Fassadenfarbe

facade paint, exterior masonry paint

noun fa-SAH-den-far-be Rare

Usage Note

Fassadenfarbe is a weather-resistant paint formulated for external masonry and render surfaces. It differs from ordinary Wandfarbe in its UV resistance, elasticity, and water-repellent properties; Silikonharzfarbe and Dispersionsfarbe are common subtypes.

Examples

"Im Frühjahr strichen wir das Haus mit einer neuen Fassadenfarbe."

Natural Translation

In spring we painted the house with a new facade paint.

Literal Translation

In the spring painted we the house with a new facade paint.

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