It also depends on the house. With a bungalow, the plaster facade is easy to reach. You can get everywhere with a broom, brush, or when painting, roller and brush, using two trestles and a board. A city villa is a pain. You need scaffolding. Gable sides of 1.5 stories, too. What should you paint on plaster? Lotus effect paints are, in my opinion, a rip-off. Silicone resin paints are not; they work and provide a water-repellent, easy-to-clean surface. They are worth the extra cost. Instead of facing bricks, you can also clad with Eternit panels. That is no longer the asbestos stuff from back then, but today a high-quality facade curtain in beautiful colors. K.