How to decorate a house with siding. Sheathing a wooden house with siding with your own hands. How to choose material for house siding
Most people build houses out of wood. The reasons may be different. Wood is an environmentally friendly material. It is cheaper to build such a house than a stone one. It maintains a normal level of humidity. For such a construction, a tape base is sufficient. But often this building requires additional external finishing. There are a huge number of facing materials on the market. Therefore, it is recommended to study them thoroughly in advance. Only after that you can make a choice than to sheathe wooden house outside.
Reasons and purposes
The decision to make additional skin wooden house may be accepted for several reasons:
- During the construction of the house, wood was used, which is visually not very beautiful.
- Over time, the tree has lost its appeal.
- The house requires additional thermal and waterproofing.
- It is required to increase the fire resistance of the structure.
- Pests appeared: termites, mold, fungus, etc.
To achieve these goals, there is a huge amount of different material (facing, insulation).
Material selection rules
When using insulating materials, it is important to maintain normal humidity in the room. To do this, there must be a decrease in vapor permeability from the inside to the outside. Thus, moisture will leave the dwelling in a natural way. Failure to follow this rule can lead to serious problems. The appearance of condensation between the layers will create excellent conditions for the development of fungus and mold. The destruction will begin. And in cold weather, this condensate will freeze and expand, deforming your home.
This rule only applies to wood. The rest of the materials have not very good steam conductivity. This can be fixed in two ways.
- The first way is to fasten the cladding directly to the facade wall. In this case, the inside of the wall must be equipped with vapor barrier material. Through it, moisture will not penetrate into the house, but will come out with the help of ventilation.
- The second way is to install a ventilated facade. This is a unique separating layer between inner wall home and exterior decoration. Thanks to it, the air inside circulates freely, providing natural ventilation.
Wait for the house to completely shrink before you start facing work. For each material from which the house is built, its own term:
- felled trees are planted for at least two years;
- rounded log - from 6 to 12 months;
- glued and profiled beams do not need shrinkage.
Wall preparation and vapor barrier
As a vapor barrier material, foil, polyethylene and bituminous roofing material. But most often, polyethylene film is used for vapor barrier of wooden structures. It does its job well and is inexpensive.
When using polyethylene as a vapor barrier, leave a small space between the walls and this layer.
If the house is built of round logs, you need to make a slatted frame. The thickness of the rails is 20–30 mm. They need to be vertically nailed to the wall at a distance of 400–500 mm from each other. And already on them to mount polyethylene.
Laying the vapor barrier takes place in 3 stages:
- Make small holes (diameter 200-300 m) in the slats located along the edge of the perimeter of the wall.
- Attach the film to the frame with nails or a construction stapler with an overlap of 150 mm.
- Using special adhesive tape, glue all the joints of the vapor barrier, as well as the places where it is material to the frame.
Installation of heat and waterproofing layer
There are not so many heaters for wooden structures.
Table: heat and waterproofing materials
| Name | Description |
| Styrofoam boards | Advantages:
Flaws:
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| Penoplex | Appeared relatively recently. Manufactured using the extrusion method. Advantages:
Flaws:
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| Mineral wool | The most popular option. Advantages:
The disadvantage of this material is one. It absolutely does not tolerate moisture on the surface. |
Most often it is mineral wool that is used. It should be purchased in the form of plates. It's more convenient for work.
The installation process takes place in several stages:
- First of all, the frame is installed. To do this, boards 5 cm thick and 10 cm wide are nailed onto the vapor barrier layer. The distance between them should be 20–30 mm less than the width of the mineral wool slab. This is necessary for a tighter fit of the material to the wall surface without the use of additional fasteners. mineral wool can be applied in 2 layers. To do this, you need to make another frame so that the second layer closes the joints of the first.
- Now fastened waterproofing material. The uneven rough side of the film should be adjacent to the mineral wool, and the smooth side should look out. It is necessary to fasten the film with the help of a construction stapler with an overlap. And it is imperative that the joints and places where the material is attached with brackets must be glued with special adhesive tape.
- Boards 5x4 cm are nailed onto the frame, which was made for thermal insulation. This will be the crate. It will create additional space for air circulation, and will become a frame for finishing work on finishing.
Photo gallery: thermal insulation materials
Table: how to sheathe a house outside
| Name | Advantages | Flaws | Peculiarities | |
| wood cladding | lining | Recreates the wooden essence of the house. Looks like a flat plank of wood different shades. Easy to mount. Environmentally friendly, durable, has good heat and sound insulation. | Subject to insect pests, but this problem is solvable. It is enough to treat the surface with special protective agents. Requires occasional touch up. | - |
| timber imitation | Environmental friendliness, durability, good heat and sound insulation, low weight, reliable fastening. | Increased flammability, the need for constant care. | Wooden panels, very similar to real timber. There is a thorn-groove system. Made from conifers hardwood and cedar. The panels are 2 to 6 m long and 13.5 to 19.5 cm wide. Their thickness varies from 2 to 3.5 cm. The panels are fastened with tongues and grooves. Their humidity is not more than 10–14%. Divided into classes:
You can also meet the elite class, the cost of which is very high. |
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| block house | Aesthetic appearance, environmental friendliness, strength, low initial humidity level, easy installation. | Low level of vapor permeability, the need for constant care, lack of thermal insulation properties, burns. | This is a board made of wood, the inside of which is flat, and the outside is cylindrical. Equipped with tongue and groove system for easy installation. One or more longitudinal grooves are made on the inside of the board to reduce pressure on the surface of the cladding and for ventilation. The maximum moisture content of the material is 15%. For the manufacture of the material, it is necessary to cut the log from four sides with special equipment. A block house is made from the cut parts, grinding and giving the desired dimensions. The central part of the log goes to the beam and lining. The block house is made from pine, spruce, cedar, Siberian larch, linden, birch and aspen. Divided into classes:
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| Siding | metal | Reliability, fire resistance, lack of fragility, ease of installation even at sub-zero temperatures, durability. | A small selection of colors, looks like a public building. You can choose powder coated siding. Its color range is larger, and the paint will not move away from the surface for a very long time. | For the manufacture of used thin aluminum or galvanized steel. Covered with a decorative protective layer. Attach the same way as vinyl. |
| vinyl | Low price, easy to install. | Sun exposure. Increased brittleness in winter time of the year. | In the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride or PVC is used. These are thin strips (1.1–1.2 mm thick), whose width is 20.5–25.5 cm. There is a lock on one side of the longitudinal edge, and perforation for fasteners on the other. Attach it to the crate, preferably metal. During installation, the screws are loosely screwed in so as not to deform the material. | |
| PVC panels | Moisture resistance, flexibility, a wide range of applications, a large selection of colors, ease of installation, no need for special care. | Poor UV resistance, poor impact resistance. | This finishing option is used quite widely, and not only for its intended purpose due to its low cost. | |
| High fire resistance, preservation of the original appearance for a long time, a wide variety of colors and shapes, ease of installation, protection against corrosion by plastic coating, environmental friendliness, durability, low price. | Poor sound insulation, high probability of condensation, difficult installation on the roof due to large sizes because it is not easy to cut the sheets. | Transversely rigid profiled steel sheet. Manufactured by cold stamping. The thicker the steel sheet, the deeper the stamping and the stronger the product itself. The thickness varies from 0.5 to 1.2 mm. A polymer or zinc layer is applied to protect against corrosion. Currently, corrugated board with a zinc layer and a polymer coating for decoration is popular. It is made of rolled steel, so the length can be any, and the width is from 98 to 185 cm. | ||
| Facade tiles | Moisture resistance, reliability, durability and strength, attractiveness appearance, fire resistance, color retention, ease of installation due to low weight. | Increased brittleness. | - | |
| Stone | Environmental friendliness, durability, reliability, resistance to climatic changes, ease of installation, unique appearance. | Very big weight. | - | |
| High strength, resistance to UV rays, natural color, frost resistance, a wide range of textures, water resistance. | High cost, fragility before installation. | For home decoration, professionals recommend glazed or engobed bricks, clinker. The first two will give the house an original look. Have a wide color scheme. The surface of the façade before cladding must be without severe deformation. When working, you need to be very careful, because these bricks are fragile. Clinker, in addition to cladding the facade, trim the base. Facade bricks are made using refractory clay. It is fired at high temperature. |
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Photo gallery: types of facing material
The lining can be absolutely any color. A house with imitation timber trim looks very natural. There are several types of material with their own advantages and disadvantages, one of them is a block house
A house sheathed with metal siding looks more like a public building Vinyl siding looks like wood PVC panels are not only monotonous, but also with patterns
Bright color options for corrugated board allow you to choose the perfect cladding for yourself Facade tiles has a different texture Finishing the facade of the house with natural stone looks very expensive
Varieties of facade bricks
Reviews of real people
The house is good, but the wood is already starting to deteriorate in places. Therefore, we thought about its good and reliable protection. Painting is not an option, definitely, since the tree has never been painted. We'll have to pour eleven or more liters of paint on these walls. Yes, and periodically painting is also not the best solution: the house is quite large. Together with the finishing of the facade, a complete change of the roof is also planned, since a tin roof is just “tin”!!! There is no mention of painting here. So the priority is practicality and durability, not authenticity.
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If metal, then I would not recommend it for living quarters: 1. Metal can heat up in summer 2. The siding itself can corrode at the bend or cut. In principle, we solve this issue by treating it with anticorrosive from the inside, but for the office, hangar, utility room, that’s it. For a house, a wooden block house is still better. Eco-friendly and beautiful. But more expensive. I do not agree with those who write that the block house requires constant care. At my dacha, the facade is finished with a block house. No problems for 5 years. The main thing is to properly process initially before sheathing. And under the cover.
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Honestly, I don't really understand. Maybe I'm wrong, but the meaning of panels filled with foamed polymer, in my understanding, is energy saving and, as an additional. warming. And if you hang them on the ventilation facade, then, in fact, there will be no energy saving, the air calmly walks both inside and outside. Accordingly, does it make sense to use an essentially insulating material in the form of a purely decorative finish? But here "everyone sharpens as he wants." I do not pretend to be the ultimate truth, I simply express my doubts.
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Since 1996 I have been facing from natural stone, and not a single stone fell, I agree with RELIABLE, for natural stone a structurally strong wall is needed, although our guys will also veneer on insulation, but the work is added and it takes a decent amount of time.
engineer 05 Doug
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Do-it-yourself step-by-step instructions for facing a wooden house with a professional sheet
All the work on facing the house from a log house or other materials can be done independently.
How to make a choice
For cladding wooden buildings, a profiled sheet of grade C is ideal. It has subspecies:
- C8 - light and durable sheets. Their light weight makes it possible to complete the lining in the shortest possible time.
- C10 - he has a wide wave, and he is thicker than the previous one. Ideal for vertical cladding of building facades.
- C15 - like C10 too a good option for sheathing. In addition to all the advantages, it is galvanized and polymer-treated.
Material calculation
Calculation required amount professional sheet means:
- Determining the area to be covered by the sheathing. The height of the facade must be multiplied by the width. This will give you the total surface area of one wall. However, not all of it will be covered with sheathing. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the area of the elements that will not be lined (windows, doors). Make similar measurements on each side of the house. All found numbers must be added.
- Finding the right amount of material. To do this, calculate the area of \u200b\u200bone sheet of corrugated board. Divide the previous parameter by the size of one unit of material. Get the right number of sheets. But always keep a small supply of material.
Stages of work
Facing the facade takes place in several stages:
- Lathing installation. Sheathing of corrugated board is done on metal carcass with reinforced fasteners, fixed with dowels. You can also lay on wood. At this stage, it is necessary to use the building level.
- Heater attachment. Lay it in the grooves of the crate, secure it with dish-shaped dowels.
- Profile fastening. Suitable for this self-tapping screws.
- Installation of fractional elements: socle, corner, drainage and roofing.
Helpful Hints:
- Use a protective film for insulation so that moisture does not get on it.
- Ideal for mounting the cladding with self-tapping screws with moisture-proof gaskets.
- The originality of the sheathing design can be achieved by laying the corrugated board horizontally and vertically alternately.
- Don't forget to waterproof the foundation.
- Fix the guide profile with anchor bolts.
- Fasten the racks with jumpers well to the profile of the frame.
Video: corrugated sheathing
Facing the facade with a block house
Sheathing a wooden house with a block house has its own characteristics
Table: required tools and materials
Material calculation
For facade cladding, a pine beam 10–20 cm wide and 4–6 m long is more often used. required material can be found by calculating the total area under the cladding.
Step-by-step finishing with facade bricks
When to choose a brick for cladding:
- If you need to protect low-quality and unattractive timber.
- When you need to carry out additional thermal insulation.
- If built frame house.
Warming
Insulation can be placed both outside the house and from the inside. If you choose the second option, then the space of the rooms will be reduced. For this option, do not take foam insulation. It has too many flaws. It is better to use basalt. In this case, a vapor barrier membrane must be placed on both sides. After that, sheathe the walls with clapboard or imitation timber.
To insulate the house from the outside, mineral wool or basalt material is suitable, which must be covered with a vapor barrier membrane. Then you can proceed directly to the finish itself.
Table: calculation of the number of bricks
| Unit | Size brick | Excluding mortar joints, pcs. | Including mortar joints. PC. |
1 m 3 masonry | 1 | 512 | 394 |
| 1,5 | 378 | 302 | |
| 2 | 242 | 200 | |
| 1 m 2 masonry in 0.5 bricks (thickness walls -12 cm) | 1 | 61 | 51 |
| 1,5 | 45 | 39 | |
| 2 | 30 | 26 | |
| 1 m 2 masonry in 1 brick (thickness walls - 25 cm) | 1 | 128 | 102 |
| 1,5 | 95 | 78 | |
| 2 | 60 | 52 | |
| 1 m 2 masonry in 1.5 bricks (thickness walls - 38 cm) | 1 | 189 | 153 |
| 1,5 | 140 | 117 | |
| 2 | 90 | 78 | |
| 1 m 2 masonry in 2 bricks (wall thickness - 51 cm) | 1 | 256 | 204 |
| 1,5 | 190 | 156 | |
| 2 | 120 | 104 | |
| 1 m 2 masonry in 2.5 bricks (wall thickness - 64 cm) | 1 | 317 | 255 |
| 1,5 | 235 | 195 | |
| 2 | 150 | 130 |
Stages of brick finishing
Now you can move on to the cladding. For this:
- Clean the wall surfaces well from unnecessary details and treat them with an antiseptic.
- Lay vapor barrier material.
- Make a horizontal crate with a distance between the slats 2 cm less than the width of the thermal insulation material.
- Fix the insulation using dish-shaped dowels.
- Lay another layer of vapor barrier material.
- Leave a small gap to the brick for ventilation (20–40 mm).
- Throw plumb lines from the corners of the building. So you will see if the brickwork is laid correctly. Control the process by level.
- Tie a wooden wall and brickwork reinforcing mesh. To do this, one end of the reinforcement is attached to wooden surface walls, and the second, without protruding, rests against the brickwork.
- Do the cladding in half a brick.
- In the first and last rows of masonry, leave small gaps (1-0.5 mm) for air circulation. The distance between them is no more than 4 m.
Video: facade brick cladding
Variety of finishes wooden structure great. Among all these types facing material you can easily choose the right one for you.
You don’t know how to finish the house from the outside in such a way as to get by with minimal costs, while getting a durable and spectacular facade as a result? In fact, it is quite realistic if you choose the right budget options. finishing materials. Consider the main options for finishing materials that can be used to cheaply finish the walls of the house from the outside.
Textured plaster for facade cladding
It is difficult to imagine a material for finishing the outside, which would be even cheaper than facade textured plaster . It is she who is most often chosen for wall cladding, realizing that in addition to affordable price material has other advantages.
Plaster is an excellent heat insulator, increases the degree of sound insulation of the house, prevents premature resolution of the walls under the influence of external manifestations of the weather.
There are several types of facade plaster, which can be used to decorate the walls from the outside:
- decorative;
- silicone;
- mineral;
- acrylic.
Let's take a closer look at the features of each type.
Characteristics of different types of plasters for finishing
Let's start with decorative plaster, which allows you to give the facade of the house a finished perfect look with minimal cost for material and work. Decorative plaster high quality does not require additional staining, as it already has color due to the addition of color pigments to the mixture.
Another option for plastering for budgetary finishing of the walls of the house outside - silicone. It is she who leads the rating of the most popular mixtures for facade cladding. The plaster is based on silicone resin, due to which it becomes especially strong and durable.
Silicone plasters do not let water through, do not lose color saturation when exposed to sunlight and temperature changes. Compared to other types of plasters, silicone is the most expensive.
mineral plaster most often used for cheap decoration of industrial buildings. Its peculiarity is the structure of increased density with cement and sand at the base, resistance to high and low temperatures, mechanical damage.
Acrylic plaster better suited for finishing the facades of private houses and cottages, it allows you to mask small surface defects, creating a protective film that is resistant to temperature extremes and moisture. The material is inexpensive and easy to use, justifies itself in cases where it is important to finish houses close to the roadway. The disadvantage of the coating is insufficient vapor permeability.
Goes apart facade plaster for aerated concrete walls. The material is convenient in that it allows not only to level the surface of the walls from the outside, but also to protect them from external influences. For the role of a material for an inexpensive and durable finish, such plaster fits perfectly, especially when you consider that cladding work can be done by hand.
Facade paints for wall decoration
Another a budget option for finishing the facade from the outside - this is painting. For this, special facade paints, among which the so-called textured mixtures, which include structuring fillers, are especially popular. Most often, textured paints are applied in one layer using a sponge, spatula, roller or spray gun. The paint consumption will depend on which tool or equipment was chosen for application, which is already quite large due to the layer thickness - up to 10 mm, which is many times higher than the layer thickness when finishing with ordinary paint.
The main advantage of painting the walls of the facade - this is the possibility of using the material without preliminary surface preparation. It is possible to paint walls from the outside even with cracks and with an old coating. Thus, it is possible to save on materials for leveling the base and work on its preparation.
Textured paints have high vapor permeability that do not disappear even if they are applied in a thick layer. In addition, the material allows you to form a film resistant to moisture and mechanical damage on the surface of the facade, prolonging the life of the walls.
Textured paints can be applied on any type of surface, which must meet the main requirement - to be as strong as possible for adhesion to the material.
In order to achieve different effects on the surface of the wall using textured paints, special tools should be used, such as a Teflon spatula or a structural roller. The fastest way to finish the walls of the facade with paint is with a pneumatic spray gun.
Siding and block house for exterior decoration
Siding is one of the most affordable and convenient options for decorating the exterior walls of a house. The panels will become reliable protection for the facade, will allow to form its aesthetic appearance.
Siding can be represented by several types:
- with imitation wood;
- natural stone;
- lining;
- bricks, etc.
Each panel is equipped with fastening locks, which greatly simplify and speed up installation, allowing the formation of practical and durable structures.
The most durable and reliable type of siding is metal. The material is resistant to temperature extremes, can be mounted both vertically and horizontally. Installing siding does not require special knowledge and experience. Panels can be mounted on a crate made of wooden or metal slats.
Vinyl siding it is cheaper than metal, moreover, it is lighter and more diverse in terms of colors and textures. Panels can mimic the most different materials, to serve for more than 50 years, without requiring repair, while maintaining a rich color.
Additionally, it is worth noting that vinyl siding does not interfere with natural air circulation, does not allow condensation to accumulate in the walls, and is resistant to fire. During operation, the original appearance of the siding can be restored by wiping the panels with a sponge and soapy water.
wood siding for home decoration is not used as often as metal or vinyl. Wood siding is made from pressure-compressed wood, painted and varnished. Such siding requires constant painting during operation, is not resistant to moisture and fire, rots after a while and loses color saturation. Wooden siding allows you to decorate the facade of the house in an eco-style, which is especially fashionable today in our country and in European countries.
And another option for panels for budget house cladding is wooden block house. Visually, they have almost complete resemblance to round logs, in contrast to which they do not crack and retain a presentable appearance longer. Finishing a house from a block house will protect it from external influences and will guarantee the durability of the structure. Separately, we note that the wooden block house is easy to install and operate, it is represented by panels with different parameters.
Decorative stone and tiles for facade decoration
Decorative (artificial) stone is a worthy alternative to heavy and expensive natural granite, marble, limestone and others. The material, like the natural prototype, is resistant to sunbeams, moisture, does not require special care and is not damaged when exposed to high and low temperatures, mechanical damage. But unlike natural, decorative stone weighs little, does not require expansion of the foundation and is an order of magnitude cheaper than natural analogues.
A natural stone imitates the most popular types of natural material, well suited for cladding the basement parts of buildings, walls, creating decorative ornaments on the facade. The material is presented in a wide selection of colors and textures, easy to install, almost as good as natural stone regarding durability and reliability.
A worthy option for an inexpensive finish on the exterior walls of a house - this is the use of budget tile brands. Just like decorative stone, tiles are distinguished by a wide choice of colors and textures, allowing you to implement any design ideas.
The plate is made on the basis of glaze, clay and water, therefore it is an environmentally friendly finishing material. Correct installation tiles will allow you to use the finish for many decades without special work to care for it.
The more expensive the cladding tiles you decide to choose for finishing the building, the more you can save if you take the laying work on yourself. The process of laying products is not the easiest, but quite feasible if you follow the instructions and recommendations of professionals. For laying, you will need to prepare cement or adhesive mortars, prepare the base using leveling mixtures.
Currently, the question of how to sheathe the house from the outside is very relevant for many owners. Now there are a large number of materials that can completely transform the structure. In addition, they are able to make it more comfortable, warm, respectable and practical. Next, we will analyze in more detail the better to sheathe the house from the outside.
General information
Many people ask themselves: how to sheathe a wooden house from the outside. Today there are several profitable options. As a rule, people tend to choose the least expensive one. What is the best way to sheathe a house outside?
costly way
It consists in building a brick wall around the entire perimeter of the house. In fact, this option requires a huge investment. First of all, this applies to the arrangement of a new foundation. At the same time, its "linkage" with the old foundation is a prerequisite.
Advantages and disadvantages
Docking with the roof creates a lot of additional problems. In fact, the building gets completely new walls. It should be noted that in this case the house will become much warmer. It will be less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. This option cannot be fully called the sheathing of the building. In essence, the walls are covered with bricks. This, as already mentioned, is a very costly option. How to sheathe a house outside cheaply?
Popular materials
How can you sheathe the house outside? Among the popular materials, there are several:
- Siding.
- Block house.
- Imitation of a bar.
- Finishing quarter.
- Planken.
- Wooden lining.
Each of the above materials has its own characteristics. You should take them into account before sheathing the house from the outside.
Common variant
Many owners decide to sheathe the house with clapboard. Outside, this finish is considered optimal. There are several types of material. For example, euro or ordinary lining. The first has its own characteristics. They consist in additional processing, which is carried out using special compounds that significantly improve technical specifications lining. Thus, it becomes less susceptible to atmospheric phenomena. Due to this, its service life is increased.
Encountered differences
All wooden lining is equipped with mounting grooves. They greatly facilitate the installation work. In addition, thanks to them, the strength of the structure increases. It should be noted that in most cases the grooves of eurolining are located deeper than in other variations. There are several options for wood that are used in the manufacture of this facing material. The most popular include larch and pine species. Birch, ash and oak are expensive options.
Main advantages
When deciding how to sheathe a house from the outside, home craftsmen choose materials that have certain qualities. First of all, the exterior finish should ensure the preservation of heat. Wooden lining greatly contributes to the heat and sound insulation of the building. This material is quite resistant to oxidative processes. However, the tree needs additional processing. In particular, various formulations are used. They help in the fight against the effects of insects, mold and fungi.
planken
When choosing how to sheathe a wooden house from the outside, many prefer this particular material. By outward signs planken is similar to that described above. In this case, the absence of docking grooves is noted. Planken, as a rule, has beveled or straight edges. Installation work is carried out end-to-end. However, the stipulated technological gaps should be taken into account. Thanks to them, the facade will be well ventilated. The advantages of the material include practicality, efficiency and ease of installation. Planken does not imply additional interventions during shrinkage of the structure or drying of the material.
Finishing quarter
This material is also not equipped with spike fasteners. However, it is slightly different from planken. The finishing quarter is distinguished by the presence of technological grooves, which are located on the ribs. They are designed for overlapping panels. By analogy with planken, this material is used to create a ventilated facade.
Block house
It is one of the varieties of lining. Block house is a board of natural wood. Its front side is spherical. There is an external resemblance to a rounded beam. The back side is flat. It has technological ventilation slots. The ribs are equipped with mounting elements, which is also observed in conventional lining.
Key Features
The materials used to make a block house can be different. Currently, coniferous trees are the most popular. Larch is also often used. During the manufacturing process, the materials must be thoroughly dried. Thus, the block house becomes more durable and wear-resistant. This is its advantage over conventional lining. This material is considered one of the most practical and economical. Before sheathing a house from the outside using a block house, its disadvantages should be taken into account. These include, in particular, poor vapor permeability. In this case, the likelihood of cracking is high. For this reason, during installation work, it is necessary to use special formulations, which are designed to process the block house.
timber imitation
When choosing how to sheathe a frame house from the outside, many stop at just such material. The obvious differences in the imitation of timber include the front surface, which is flat. This material is very similar to profiled timber. Thanks to him, the house will look very respectable. Imitation of a bar can significantly transform the appearance of the entire structure.
Siding
He is one of the most modern options. Every year, the "siding" sheathing of a wooden house is gaining more and more popularity. The material is easy to install. In addition, it does not require special care.
Exceptional Advantages
There are two common options for this material - metal and vinyl. The latter is made of PVC. At the same time, vinyl siding is one of the cheapest options for cladding a building. This material has one peculiar advantage. It is able to "imitate" most natural materials. In addition, installation and maintenance are exceptionally easy. Siding is fairly fire resistant. However, its environmental friendliness cannot be compared with natural materials, as it is significantly inferior to them. In some cases, this factor is key. Then the owners should think about choosing a different material for cladding. Metal siding also has certain advantages. It is resistant to various microorganisms and atmospheric phenomena. This material is considered quite durable. Its service life is enviable. At the same time, throughout the service, he continues to maintain his shape. However, it is worth noting some nuances. Wooden building clad with metal siding needs additional insulation. It is also worth noting that the panels themselves are quite massive. It is natural that such material is suitable for finishing buildings with a stable frame. It is necessary to lay any rolled insulation in advance before sheathing the house from the outside. It is recommended to use a strong and dense material.
How to sheathe a brick house outside?
Finishing in this case has some features. It should be noted that brick is a very durable building material. It is believed that the structure erected with the help of it does not need special finishing. However, this stereotype is not confirmed in practice. In reality, sheathing of brick buildings is observed quite often. The following materials are mainly used for it:
- Thermal panels.
- Tile.
- Siding.
However, their purpose is not only an aesthetic function. They are also able to significantly insulate the structure. How and how to sheathe a house, only its owner decides. However, it is worth learning more about the most popular materials and their associated installation elements.
To carry out the work, as a rule, the following tools are required:
Thermal panels
This version of the skin began to gain popularity relatively recently. Any thermal panels consist of two layers: external - clinker tiles, internal - polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam. In this case, the tile serves to decorate the building. At the same time, polyurethane foam acts as a heater.
Stone or tile?
If one of these materials was chosen for sheathing, then some nuances must be taken into account. The glue must have good frost resistance. Do not use a composition made on the basis of cement. The thing is, it doesn't absorb water. Thus, peeling occurs. To apply the adhesive, you will need a notched trowel. It is recommended to clean the work surface from dirt and dust in advance. Only then can you start priming. The adhesive is evenly distributed over the brick with a notched trowel. Stone and tiles are laid out on a horizontal level. Frost-resistant mass is recommended for use as a grout. When mixing it, it is recommended to carefully read the instructions from the manufacturers. For example, too much water can lead to discoloration or reduced strength. When choosing a natural stone, a number of nuances should also be taken into account. It is known that granite and marble are very heavy. Accordingly, not every building can withstand such a sheathing. Lighter options include sandstone or limestone.
Cozy environment in country house- the key to a comfortable pastime away from the noisy city. In building favorable conditions for recreation not the last role is played by the interior decoration of the walls of suburban housing, which can be done in various ways.
At the same time, not all owners can afford the purchase of expensive materials in order to put the dacha in order, which encourages them to look for more cost effective solutions.
Wall decoration options
Construction market full of various offers, forcing the modern consumer to pretty much break his head over the choice of finishing material.
Some people choose on the simplest and available ways, which are suitable for finishing the old country house, and new houses, oh which will be discussed below.
Painting
To implement this finishing option can be used different kinds colors(see photo), among which water-based and acrylic materials are the most common.
The advantages of this finishing method:
- painting is a very simple procedure that does not require special skills and tools;
- the painted surface can be easily repainted in a different color if necessary;
- an immense selection of colors and shades;
- ease of cleaning and disinfection.
Now for the disadvantages:
- before painting, the walls require careful preparation, since if there is a rough surface, the paint will lie in an uneven layer, which will eventually lead to the formation of delaminations;
- the painted surface needs systematic wet cleaning;
Drywall
Installation of drywall will allow not only perfectly align the walls indoors, but also lay heat-insulating material between the sheets and the main wall, if necessary.
Advantages of using drywall:
- quick and easy installation;
- the ability to build structures of any complexity;
- drywall makes it easy to disguise wiring and various communications;
- the possibility of finishing with various finish coatings.
Flaws:
- the useful area of the room is reduced;
- low resistance to mechanical stress;
- the need for additional puttying of seams and joints after installation, as well as puttying the material over the entire area;
- drywall is afraid of high humidity, which negatively affects the life of the material.
You may be interested in information on how to level a wall with drywall. Read this one.
Textile
This finishing method often used in the old days and now it has been reborn. Both natural textiles and artificial materials are used to cover the walls.
Textile fixed in various ways: glued like ordinary wallpaper, stretched over pre-built wooden frames, which are then installed on the wall, fixed to the wooden wall with a stapler.
Advantages of the method:
- there is no need to level the walls (except when the fabric is glued instead of wallpaper);
- resistance to various mechanical damage - textiles simply stretch under load, without being torn and cracked;
- the room acquires a special chic, thanks to the texture of the material;
- Wall fabrics are available in a wide range, so there are many options to choose from, as well as the ability to combine the material with curtains and bedding.
Flaws:
- the fabric absorbs a large amount of dust, so the material must be vacuumed regularly;
- textiles quickly lose their appearance, easily get dirty and overwritten.
Wallpaper
A traditional option that provides the modern consumer a wider range of possibilities than in the old days.
Available for purchase today not only paper wallpaper, but also vinyl, duplex, non-woven, textile and other types of materials.
Benefits of wallpapering:
- walls require less thorough preparation, in contrast to the same painting, in which it is necessary to repair even the smallest cracks and irregularities;
- a large selection of materials of various types;
- possibility of independent finishing works with minimal skills.
Flaws:
- the need to replace wallpaper (except liquid) after 5-7 years, as they quickly lose their appearance;
- susceptibility to mechanical damage;
- difficulties with the removal of contaminants, even when it comes to washable wallpaper.
Wall panels
Wall panels - products intended for decorative finishes walls. Can be made from various materials (chipboard, fiberboard, PVC, wood) and different shapes- in the form of plates, sheets and rails.
They are mounted like drywall on a frame, which in this case can be either steel or wood.
Panel advantages:
- relatively simple installation;
- the possibility of equipping the wall with sound insulation, which is laid behind the panels;
- no need to level the walls before installation;
- the ability to dismantle the panels for use elsewhere.
The disadvantage of this method of finishing is downsizing the room, since the crate on which the panels are installed takes up a lot of space.
How to choose the right material?
When choosing a material, be sure to take into account, from which the walls are made, which are to be finished.
For finishing brick walls country house most suitable material– wet plaster, given the fact that in winter the room will not be heated. Therefore, other materials (such as, for example, drywall or wallpaper) can quickly become unusable on a cold brick wall.
For finishing walls made of aerated concrete, it is best to use both plaster and finishing with frame materials (drywall, lining). One has only to take into account that for aerated concrete, due to its characteristics, gypsum plaster works best. If the building is located in an area with a harsh climate, then a layer of thermal insulation will need to be laid under the drywall.
A distinctive property of foam concrete is gyroscopicity (the ability to absorb moisture), therefore, for interior decoration foam block walls it is better to use a vapor-proof material.
Do you know how long the primer dries? Detailed information in this article.
A frame house is best finished from the inside using OSB boards - one of best options. The plate reinforces the rigidity of the frame and improves moisture-proof and heat-insulating properties buildings. As finishing both wallpaper and paint can be used.
Glued timber walls. Despite the fact that the walls are made of timber, as well as log house and the felling themselves have a very aesthetic appearance, some still resort to additional finishing. Often this is due to the desire to insulate the structure.
Here, the same drywall or wall panels come to the rescue, allowing to hide heat-insulating material under decorative cladding.
Walls made of logs in a wooden structure. In this case, for lovers of natural wood, the method is suitable coatings wooden walls clear varnish.
For those who are not impressed with this option, there are other methods for decorating the walls of a wooden house, among which the most common are:
- lining PVC panels or plates;
- siding trim;
- installation wooden lining or block house.
However, it is worth noting that the last two options can hardly be called budget.
Decorating a house inside under a tree with your own hands
One of original variants finishes that allow you to give the walls the look of natural wood - use of special wood wallpaper, which are made from various types of wood.
According to the method of installation, they are practically no different from ordinary wallpaper, requiring only the use of a special adhesive mass. But not everyone can afford such pleasure.
A more popular way to finish a house under a tree is to install a block house, this option will cost you cheap and has an aesthetic appearance.
Before installing it, you must keep the material indoors for 2 days. During this time, you can prepare the wall - if it is not even, it should be leveled with plaster. After that, they build from the bars wooden frame to install a block house.
Installation of the block house is carried out from the floor to the ceiling, in the process the material is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws, screwing them into the base of the spike, which is equipped with each separate element products. The block house boards are interconnected according to the tenon-to-groove principle.
Upon completion of installation work, the surface can be coated with a transparent varnish or varnish with a stain.
Finishing the house inside the block house: video lesson.
Its appearance speaks about the status of the house, the taste of the owners. A lot of building finishing materials are called upon to create something exclusive and presentable. However, the choice must be conscious and correct, beauty is supported by quality - this is an axiom. Let's look at the popular types of cladding and cladding for a suburban facility in order to combine these two factors.
Cladding material requirements
Based on the factors that determine the comfort of the house, it is required to find a sheathing material that can protect the object from external and internal manifestations.
The raw material should have the following advantages:
- The ability to keep warm at home is the main condition for comfort, especially in the climate of our country. For example, if an object is made of cement blocks, then stone cladding will require a considerable number of layers of insulation. On the contrary, a frame house of wooden beam is considered the most heat-intensive, which is why the need for a large thickness of insulation is eliminated. Therefore, a lighter skin is applicable to it.
- The ability to save walls from the effects of natural factors. IN more it's moisture - it's detrimental to anyone building material, be it brick, concrete or wood. Biological threat also matters - all types of wood paneling are a treat for rodents and insects, and are also an excellent breeding ground for mold spores.
- Fire resistance. Fires are a phenomenon that is not uncommon for a private house. Therefore, when choosing a facing material, one should scrupulously consider options in terms of safety. Or you will have to spend money on a certain amount of special impregnations, which do not give a 100% guarantee of surface preservation.
Price and appearance stand apart. Fortunately, today the construction industry is rich in budget types of skins and a variety of imitations. They are able to emphasize the individuality of the house or make it completely different from the material of construction.
Overview of popular skins
Conventionally, we will divide all known linings according to the material of manufacture. They are classified according to this quality in the first place.
wood paneling
The list includes: lining, block house - an imitation of a bar, it is also an imitation of a log, wooden siding. Two main advantages make these species popular - ecological cleanliness and beauty. A house lined with one of the materials, even created from other raw materials, will create an original traditional look of Russian housing. In addition, these skins are heat-intensive in themselves, compared to stone, brick or plastic.
However, wood is a capricious material. Its disadvantages include: shrinkage, susceptibility to burning, rotting, rodents. Temperature fluctuations can change the original surface beyond recognition - cracking, cracks. Facing requires constant prevention in the form of impregnation, painting, varnishing. The service life of wooden cladding is several times less than the rest. The price of valuable breeds is significant.
plastic cladding
This includes: siding - wall and basement, imitation block house, PVC and vinyl panels, spotlights, thermal panels. The advantages include: a decent appearance - a rich palette and beautiful styling, not subject to temperature changes and weather manifestations, a democratic price and the possibility independent work.
By cons: when burning, caustic poisonous gas is released, light shades can fade, violation of laying technology will lead to a fracture of the panel or other building unit.
Metal
This is a familiar professional sheet, metal or aluminum siding. Unfortunately, such materials are popular only among owners of commercial real estate - the look of a residential building will become similar to a roadside kiosk.
In addition, the metal is devoid of any sound insulation - rain cannonade will bring out of patience even unflappable owners. Iron is subject to corrosion, even if an appropriate protective layer is applied to it - installation must be accompanied by sealing gaskets in the mounting holes.
The material is cold and requires multi-layer insulation for facing a residential building. In a word, you can buy it only for a seasonal dacha - after all, the metal is durable, unlike wood or plastic.
cement cladding
Traditional plaster - ready-made mixtures can turn a house into a fashionable object, however, they require scrupulous preliminary preparation. Clinker and ceramic tile- the road, such sheathing weighs impressively - before work, the ability of the walls to withstand loads should be assessed.
They also need preparation. Fiber cement panels are good for their heat capacity, however, they are heavy, brittle when mechanically damaged and expensive for a budget pocket. Facade brick is a beautiful stone cladding that requires not only the preparation of walls, but also participation in a large amount of earthworks.
So, as you can see, there are plenty to choose from. If the priority for the owners is to resolve the issue in favor of the budget, then of all the listed skins, polyvinyl chloride siding has received the greatest popularity. It completely balances the desired factors - price and quality.
Installation of PVC siding
For independent work, you will need tools: a laser level, a square, a plumb line - it can be replaced with a cord with a load, a grinder, a screwdriver, a ladder of sufficient height. It is better to work with an assistant, since the length of one plank is impressive and without simultaneous lining, the unit can be shifted. A mismatch will result in a distortion of the entire surface.
In addition to the outer siding strips, accessories are purchased:
- corners - external and internal;
- starting bar;
- h- and j-profile;
- drain;
- window;
- slope elements.
Self-tapping screws in a special anti-corrosion design act as fasteners. A beam is needed for laying the crate. The thickness varies depending on the parameters of the insulation. Be sure to purchase wind and hydro protection.
Wall preparation
All protruding parts - shutters, window sills - are removed from the walls of a wooden house. The wood is impregnated with protective compounds and the caulking is renewed - this possibility is not foreseen anymore. Removed from brick and concrete walls old plaster, puttied bald spots, impregnated with soil compositions.
Lathing installation
Why is it required?
- Firstly, it creates an ideal plane for even laying of the skin.
- Secondly, under the siding, it is necessary to have ventilation ducts. This is especially important for a wooden house.
- Thirdly, a heater is placed in the boxes formed by the timber, which lasts longer than just fixed on the wall.
The beam is cut to the entire height of the house. An important condition is that the crate is strictly perpendicular to the siding strips.
The installation step is slightly less than the width of the insulation - usually cotton mats are used for this purpose. Then they will enter the boxes tightly, without chatter and gaps.
The level is strictly observed.
Sheathing installation
Work begins with the installation bar, placing it at the bottom of the wall. It is important to bring it in accordance with the level - the entire surface depends on it. In special grooves, the bar is fixed with self-tapping screws, without sinking their hats by 3 mm. This creates a compensation gap - temperature changes can deform the bar, and tight fixation will break it.
Each plank of siding has a locking mechanism - a tenon-groove. It is important to install them with the groove down. So, the lining will be protected from the accumulation of moisture during the period of rains and snow melting. The bar should be inserted until a characteristic click and then proceed with laying the new one, leading the installation to the under-roof space.
After the entire surface of the walls is covered with siding, they begin to install special profiles above and below, closing the technological gaps. Then fix the corners - internal and external, mount the slopes and ebbs. By choosing a color of components that contrasts with the general background, an interesting combination of palettes is obtained.
As a result: do-it-yourself siding installation is simple. The material itself deserves its own popularity in all respects. Therefore, it is not worth postponing the cladding of the house - it's time to get to work and provide your own housing with a decent look.
