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Everything architects and specifiers need to specify Licata EWI and render systems — from NBS clauses and BBA certificates to CPD sessions and technical support.

40+
Years manufacturing EWI and render systems
BBA & KIWA
Certified EWI systems — independently tested and approved
Class A1
Non-combustible EWI systems available for all building types
Certified BBA Certified EWI Systems KIWA Certified EWI Systems ETA Certified — ETAG 004 Class A1 — Reaction to Fire UNI EN 998-1 GP Mortar
Specification & Technical Documents

Everything you need to specify a Licata system

All technical documents are available to download below. If you need a document that isn't listed or require a bespoke system specification, contact our technical team.

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Licata on NBS Source
Licata EWI and render systems are listed on NBS Source. Find and specify our systems directly within the NBS Chorus specification platform.
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System Certificates
BBA and KIWA certificates for Licata licataTHERM EWI systems — independently tested and approved.
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System Build-Up Drawings
Technical drawings showing EWI system build-ups, layer thicknesses and detailing at key junctions.
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Fire Classification Data
Reaction to fire test data and classification reports for Licata EWI systems — including Class A1 non-combustible systems.
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Product Technical Data Sheets
Full technical data sheets for all Licata products — available on each individual product page.
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System Guide

Find the right Licata system for your project

Licata manufactures systems for a wide range of facade applications. Use the guide below to identify the right system for your project requirements, then contact our technical team to confirm specification.

I need a thermally insulated facade

licataTHERM external wall insulation systems — available with EPS, graphite EPS or mineral wool insulation on masonry, steel frame and timber frame substrates. Silicone render, brick slip or mineral brick slip finish.

EWI EPS / Mineral Wool Masonry / Steel Frame Class A1 Available BBA KIWA
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I need a decorative render finish only

Licata render systems for new build masonry, concrete and existing rendered facades — no insulation required. Wide choice of silicone, acrylic, siloxane and silicate decorative finishes in over 33 colours.

Render Only Masonry / Concrete New Build / Retrofit 33+ Colours
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I need a traditional or heritage lime finish

Licata lime render systems for heritage, conservation and traditional build projects — breathable, vapour permeable and compatible with older building fabric. Suitable for listed buildings and conservation areas.

Lime Render Heritage Conservation Breathable
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I need a brick appearance without full brickwork

Licata brick slip systems — clay or mineral brick slips applied over EWI or directly to the substrate. Achieves the appearance of traditional brickwork at a fraction of the weight and cost, with Class A1 options available.

Brick Slips Clay / Mineral EWI or Direct Fix Class A1 Available
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Not sure which system to specify? Contact our technical team — we'll advise on the right system for your project.

CPD Programme

Free CPD for architects & specifiers

Licata offers a free CPD seminar on external wall insulation systems — covering system selection, fire safety, vapour permeability, specification and common detailing issues. Available face-to-face or online.

Book a CPD Session

Available face-to-face at your office or online. Contact us to arrange a session for your team.

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Fire Safety & Non-Combustible EWI Systems Understanding reaction to fire classifications, Building Regulation requirements and specifying A1/A2 rated EWI systems.
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Vapour Permeability & Moisture Management How EWI systems manage moisture — breathable vs non-breathable systems, condensation risk and substrate considerations.
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Specification & Detailing Correct specification of EWI systems — key junctions, movement joints, window reveals, base details and common detailing failures.
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Certification & Compliance BBA, KIWA and ETA certification — what they mean, why they matter and how to reference them in your specification.
Case Studies

Licata systems in use

Real projects using Licata EWI and render systems — residential, commercial and retrofit.

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EWI Residential Mineral Wool

Residential Retrofit — London

licataTHERM mineral wool EWI system with Siloxan Color silicone render finish. Chalk coloured render with anthracite grey windows.

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EWI Social Housing Class A1

Social Housing — Midlands

Large-scale social housing retrofit using licataTHERM A1 mineral wool system. Clay brick slip finish to lower floors, silicone render above.

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Render Commercial New Build

Commercial New Build — Manchester

Licata render system on new build commercial development. Monoscratch300 monocouche render in Wien with black aluminium windows.

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Samples & Colour

Samples for client presentations

We supply physical render colour samples for use in client presentations and materials boards — available as colour cards or sample pots. All samples are supplied free of charge, delivered directly to your office.

Choose from 33 standard colours in the Siloxan Color silicone render range. Use our online colour visualiser to shortlist colours before ordering physical samples for client sign-off.

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Render colour cards Physical colour swatches from the Siloxan Color silicone render range — 33 standard colours
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Sample pots Small pots of silicone render — apply directly to a wall for a true colour representation
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Free delivery Up to 3 samples delivered to your office free of charge
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Colour visualiser Use our online tool to visualise render colours on different property types before ordering samples

Ready to specify a Licata system?

Contact our technical team for specification support, system documentation and project-specific technical advice.