Sheathing of the foundation with basement siding. How to sheathe a house with basement siding How to close the foundation of a house with do-it-yourself siding

Basement siding, a photo of houses with which it looks quite interesting, is a product with a low price and high quality. It looks like panels equipped with a special fastening system. During the installation process, it is enough to attach only one panel, and fasten the rest to it - it's no more difficult than building something from a children's designer.

Features of use

Due to such ease of installation, as well as a humane price and high strength indicators, siding is actively used in different areas:

• for facing the basement, which follows from its name - it looks beautiful, is easily combined with insulation, and also protects the main wall covering from the external environment;
• decoration of the veranda, porch and similar auxiliary outbuildings;
• finishing indoor spacesthat are not used as residential and in which there is high humidity;
• facing of yard buildings - looks good if the same siding is used for decorating the basement of the house and for all other buildings on the site.

A specific plus of siding is that it can be made from several materials to choose from, and can also imitate them - if you want to make a wooden-looking house, plastic siding with wood imitation is quite suitable for you.

Materials

It depends on the material how high-quality the siding will be, how long it will last and how much it will cost.

Plastic

Plastic panels are made either from polyvinyl chloride in its pure form, or covered with a second layer of acrylic. The advantages of both solutions are approximately the same:

• Resistance to chemicals... For acrylic it is slightly higher, but if you are going to wash the base with ordinary household products, the difference is not noticeable.
• Temperature resistant... Vinyl can be used at temperatures from minus forty to plus sixty, while acrylic can easily withstand temperatures up to plus eighty. For middle band Both are suitable for Russia.
• Resistance to biological hazards... Any pests are not interested in plastic at all, no additional processing is needed.
• No toxic effects... This is true only for acrylic - it doesn't matter how much it heats up, no harmful substances it won't highlight.
• Resistance to electricity... In principle, plastic does not conduct electricity.

• Resistance to open fire... The plastic does not burn, it smolders exclusively, and if you remove the fire source from it, it will fade out very quickly by itself.
• UV resistance... Available only for acrylic - no matter how long it will be under direct sunbeams, it will not change color.
• Durability... The service life of plastic is up to fifty years. Acrylic can last up to sixty, especially if painted in rich shades of dark colors.
• Price... For plastic, it is lower than for other materials. Although acrylic is considered somewhat more expensive - one plate costs a hundred rubles more than vinyl.

The disadvantages of acrylic siding are minimal - if it was made in violation of the technology, then over time it will deform and lose color. For the rest, it actually does not have them, with the exception of a specific appearance: not everyone likes houses lined with a plastic base.

Vinyl has more cons:

• Sensitive to synthetic detergents... You can wash it only with what the manufacturer specifically recommended.
• Not too sensitive to prolonged exposure to temperatures... If it freezes, it becomes brittle and easily cracks from mechanical stress. If it warms up, it will become too soft and begin to deform.
• Stores electricity... This will not harm a person, but dust will be attracted, which will often have to be washed off.
• In the bright sun gradually fades... You can slow down this process with frequent processing, but in fact, it turns out to be easier to buy acrylic siding.

Advice

Plastic is good for modern styles as well as small budgets. You won't have to count with him, but whether the walls will withstand.

Wood

Wood siding has its advantages:

• the beauty... Perhaps this is its main advantage - the tree looks beautiful, attractive, great for a home made in one of the classic styles.
• High thermal insulation characteristics... You will need a thinner layer of insulation - and in warm regions it may not be needed at all.
• Reliability... With proper frequent processing, the tree does not suffer from temperature changes, moisture, is insensitive to pests and can last for years and years.

But everything is complemented by cons:

• Need for processing... So that the tree does not dry out, does not rot, so that the bug does not eat it - it must be processed twice a year. And this is not a panacea.
• Lack of resistance to fire... The tree is on fire. If the siding catches on fire, it will be difficult to extinguish it.
• Lack of resistance to mechanical damage... Cracks easily.

Advice

The tree is a rare, almost exotic solution. It is more often used for interior decoration premises, but for the basement it is better to choose plastic that imitates wood.

Metal

Metal panels also have the following advantages:

• Reliability... Metal is a material that is resistant to almost anything. It is not eaten by pests, it does not fade in the sun, does not suffer from water, does not melt from high temperatures.
• Durability... Only stone serves longer than metal.

For siding, a metal is used that does not rust or oxidize even without additional processing.

This is partly due to its main disadvantages:

• High cost... Metal panels are not affordable for everyone.
• Specific appearance... Not every home will look good when sheathed with metal siding.
• Severity... Of course, this is not a natural stone, but transportation, and then installation can cost you many experiences and efforts.

Advice

If you like modern styles and the budget does not require too much restraint, metal as a base material is fine for you.

Fiber cement

Fiber cement is, of course, not a natural stone, but still something similar. Consists of cement and additional elements that provide additional strength.

Has corresponding advantages:

• Sustainability... Does not suffer from temperature changes, from humidity, does not burn, it is not interested in pests - from rats to mold with fungus.
• No deformation... Even with high temperatures retains its original shape, unlike the same plastic.
• Soundproofing... Provides good insulation by itself; additional layers may not be needed.

There are also disadvantages:

• Lack of resistance to mechanical stress... If you hit the panel hard, a piece is likely to break off.
• Absorbs moisture... A little, on the order of five percent, but if you live in an area with a high rainfall rate, siding can absorb moisture and deform.

Also, on the wall covered with fiber cement siding, the seams will be clearly visible - this minus is inherent to one degree or another in all panels, but here it is especially pronounced.

Advice

Fiber cement is worth taking if you like it visually, or if you live in a hot, dry area where the plastic will overheat and the wood will crack.

How to improve your home with siding?

The thickness of the siding can be:

• Thin, up to fifteen millimeters... It weighs very little, bends easily. It is with such panels that you need to decorate the house if you have it of a non-standard shape - for example, a semicircular one.
• Medium, up to twenty-five... This is an average solution. Weighs average, averagely withstands mechanical stress. Usually needs additional insulation.
• Tolstoy, more than twenty-five... Such panels weigh quite a lot, but they are also thick enough so that you do not need to install additional insulation or sound insulation - the siding will compensate for everything itself.

Width and length criteria are different:

• « Planks". Such panels are very small, up to half a meter. They can be used to imitate brickwork or plank walls. It is easy to replace a failed element, and the overall stability of the structure is greater. But harder to pack.
• « Panels". Up to one and a half meters in length. Real panels, wide, flat. They are easy to lay and replace too.
• « Strata". Most often they are square, about two and a half meters. Allows to completely cover part of the wall.

There are also panels with patterns, but sometimes it's easier to paint on your own than to find.

How to choose a specific siding?

Having decided on what siding should be, all that remains is to go to the store and order required amount. In the process, it is good to remember the basic rules:

• Quality... The panels should be flat, without dents and protrusions, without knots when it comes to wood. No cracks, no deformation, no discoloration. If something is present, then the quality is poor. In this case, it is advisable to choose a panel for inspection from the middle of the package - so there is less chance that the seller will try to deceive you.
• Docking... Take two panels and try to fit them together. This should happen easily, there should be no gaps. If it is not fiber cement, the joints should be virtually invisible. Separating elements should be easy too.
• Holes... Most elements have holes for self-tapping screws. They must be the same size, otherwise you will have to either enlarge a part or deal with water penetrated under the siding.
• Thickness... Along the entire length of the element, it must be of the same thickness. If not, it means that it was deformed, does not differ in special quality.

Advice

It's good if the store is verified. It is best to use the recommendations of friends who have already used the services, but you can also go to the Internet. Just make sure that the reviews are not of the same type - there is a chance that they are customized.

You can deliver the siding yourself, you can order delivery from the seller. The first is easier if you have your own car, the second is calmer, because if the elements are damaged on the road, no one will compensate you for this during self-transportation.

You can decorate your house beautifully and tastefully without the help of professional builders if you study the description of how to fix basement siding to the foundation yourself. This technology applies not only to decorative finishing, but also a protective measure for the materials of which the base is composed, it is a variant of a ventilated facade. It is not difficult to decorate a building in the chosen style in the case of plating the basement with siding imitating the desired natural (stone, wood) or artificial (brick, blocks) material.

Features of basement brands

The basement, as the first tier of a house from the ground, is subjected to intense impact of destructive factors: precipitation, ultraviolet light, weathering, freezing and overheating in different seasons of the year.

These cyclical attacks wear out the cementitious plaster designed to protect the foundation materials. In addition, mechanical damage and aggressive pollution pose a risk, therefore, the finishing material must be resistant to all possible loads, a durable, reliable protective barrier and, at the same time, decorate the facade of a private house.

Products for the basement belt do not differ too much from panels for facades (acrylic, PVC), based on their placement at the bottom of the house, additional strength is given to them and the sizes of typesetting elements convenient for installation are chosen.

Usually they have a stone or brick design, under different sizes, with different textures and color scheme... Cover assembly technology and fastening features, their connecting grooves are standard.

An exhibition stand in a hardware store, which presents samples of panels that can be used to sheathe the basement of a house in a short time, looks like this photo:

Standard panels that can be installed on the outside of the foundation are in the following dimensions:

• 0.47 x 1.22 m;
• 0.51 x 1.265 m;
• 0.47 x 1.13 m;
• 0.395 x 1.14 m;
• 0.52 x 1.15 m;
• 0.24 × 2.44 m.

Comparative characteristics of one of the brands vinyl siding different manufacturers are presented in the following table:

The temperature range for reliable operation of products is in the range from -45 ° С to + 55 ° С.

A significant addition to the characteristics is the absence of the possibility of fungus or mold appearing on the plastic.

The service life of such facing material at least 50 years (according to the manufacturer's warranty).

Light weight (1 m² 3.5 kg) will not make the entire foundation heavy, and in addition, under the protective casing of the panels, you can install any type of insulation (slab, roll, polymer sprayed) with your own hands. As an example for comparison: a facing brick at this place will weigh 190 kg, an artificial stone of about 35 kg.

Imitation of masonry

The decoration of the house with basement brick siding, which gives a presentable and solid appearance to the entire structure, has gained great popularity. The defining conditions are the comparative cheapness of materials in relation to natural or artificial stone and the ability to do all the work with high quality on their own.

You can choose from a wide range of panels with imitation of masonry in specialized stores.

When planning the cladding of a house with basement brick siding, it is necessary to calculate the required number of selected panels. To do this, divide the width outer wall for the length of 1 product. Thus, each of the walls is calculated and the results obtained are summed up.

In terms of the height of an ordinary foundation, as a rule, 1 panel is sufficient, but if the base is high, then the calculated amount, depending on the height that is going to be trimmed, must be multiplied by the number of vertical rows.

If it is planned to close the walls of the building with siding above the foundation, then choose the panels of the basement and the rest of the facade surface that are combined in texture, as in this photo:

Detailed information on the characteristics of the selected material, the necessary components for a building of a certain shape (internal and external corners, openings, level differences), methods for calculating their number should be obtained from a specialized hardware store from a sales assistant.

Installation technology

Self-plating of the foundation with basement siding will require tools that are present at every construction site. Installation is quick and easy with electrical appliances.

The following tools and materials are needed:

• hammer, screwdriver (screwdriver);
• puncher;
• level;
• scissors for cutting metal, grinder;
• tape measure and construction pencil;
• timber 4 × 5 cm, UD-profile 5x3 cm;
• dowel-nails;
• screws or nails.

Each siding panel is equipped with interlocks that firmly fix adjacent elements to each other.

Before sheathe the foundation with basement siding, a frame (crate) is prepared for it from a bar or a metal profile. Vertical and horizontal posts are leveled.

An example of a frame for attaching panels to the plinth and facade of a building from a profile is shown in this photo:

The frame elements are positioned so that their spacing corresponds to the panel dimensions (about 0.44 m). A support bar can also be placed in the center of the sheet to provide pressure rigidity.

Panel assembly

The assembly begins with the installation of the corner elements and the lower starting profile.

The operations for finishing the basement with siding are performed from left to right, gaining rows from bottom to top. Each subsequent part to be installed must be checked for horizontalness and uniformity of the resulting thermal gap between the sheets (2 mm - 3 mm).

The last part of the siding in the row is cut to size to match the profile with the corner part. If such a joint of the corner has a complex stepped profile, then it is better to immediately make a special template for marking the cut according to a given standard.

A private house can have complex architectural transitions, multiple inner cornersfor which ready-made curly parts are not always sold. In such cases, it is easy to make them yourself. The panel is marked according to the set size, then fixed along the fold line at the edge of the table with a clamping bar. With an industrial hair dryer, it is necessary to evenly warm the plastic on both sides until it softens. After signs of plasticity appear, the part is bent to the desired angle and allowed to cool in this position. The edge of the sheet is cut. All mismatched protrusions are aligned to the required shape with a grinder.

The next row from the corner must be started with the typesetting panel to set the spacing of the panels (mismatch of the seams). This increases the overall strength of prefabricated surfaces.

An example of the sequence in which to fix the basement siding brick can be this video:

Installation features

Like any construction operation, plinth siding trim has its own characteristics. When installing panels on a frame, you should know the following points:

1. The axis of the fastener (screw, nail) must coincide with the center of the slot in the sheet. Select the diameter of the fastener used less than the hole size.
2. Siding panels are sheathed exclusively on a vertical surface. Any protruding structural element of the building along the upper horizontal part does not need to be sheathed with siding - there are special details for this.
3. The screws must penetrate more than 11 mm into the frame rail. A gap of 1 mm - 1.5 mm is left between the cap and the sheet.
4. The allowance for the support strip for the corner post must be at least 10 mm. The upper trim strip is installed last.
5. It is recommended to use breathable (vapor-permeable) materials under the basement siding sheets for the insulation device, which, in addition, match the finish in the main color.
6. When calculating the required amount of material, it is usually laid on a consumption of + 10%. In order to subsequently be able to carry out a partial repair of the basement covering, it is better to immediately purchase several pieces of panels of this particular brand and production batch (color, size, texture) in stock.

Such a drawing can be left as a reminder during the production of work:

Modern finishing materials allow you to design a stylish basement on a foundation made using any technology (tape, pile, slab). Competently finishing the basement with siding with your own hands can immediately hide and decorate it, like this one wooden housewhich gets an indestructible appearance.

At the end of the cladding work on the foundation of the building, experts recommend that you additionally take care of sufficient ventilation of the basement space under the panels. To do this, you must first cut out small round holes in several sheets (depending on the length of the wall). After completing the installation of the siding, these holes should be closed with metal fine mesh.

After the completion of "heavy" construction works the facing stage begins - finishing the basement with siding with your own hands combines the metal strength and the aesthetics of natural materials. Of all the cladding options, siding is the easiest to install and does not require special skills.

The advantages of modern siding as a finishing material for facades and walls are quite numerous:

• Resistance to atmospheric weather and mechanical shock. A solid metal base and a dense finish surface will ensure an attractive appearance for siding for many years to come;
• The light weight of the siding panels greatly facilitates the installation process itself and reduces the load on the walls. The operating temperature range of siding covers any vicissitudes of the climate, it ranges from -50 to + 50 ° С;
• There are all the possibilities to additionally insulate the facade under the siding, and there is enough space for any insulating materials - from bulk foam to pressed mineral wool;
• Large selection of textures and color variations. As a rule, the siding of the basement is performed with imitation of stone blocks, tiles or porcelain stoneware - most manufacturers produce collections that are no different from natural colors and colors;
• Fast repair. The speed of plinth cladding with siding panels is several times faster than the most rapid plaster or natural stone finish. Having retreated just a few meters from the renovated facade, you will no longer distinguish an expensive stone from an economical siding - but the repair budget will remember this difference for a very long time;
• Simplicity of cladding basement walls of complex geometry. Of course, rectilinear facades are easier to repair - but if they are broken or curved, no particular difficulties are expected, only the time and laboriousness of the repair will increase.

Before sheathe the plinth with siding, you should take into account the specific difficulties of such work:

• Siding as a plating of the basement area will significantly increase its dimensions: from 10 to 40 cm, depending on the design of the panels and wall irregularities. When a complex finishing of a house with metal siding is performed, it does not matter - in our case, further repairs should be thought out in advance;
• All accessories for fasteners and finishing, from starter bars to mating corners, must be branded. It should be purchased with a margin, so as not to be distracted from the cladding for trips to construction stores for the sake of several cornices or profile strips;
• Cutting the siding should be done carefully but confidently. To do this, you can use mechanical tools (grinder, hydraulic shears) or an ordinary hacksaw for metal with a sharp blade. It is advisable to practice cutting the panels in advance, on unnecessary scraps, so as not to spoil the whole element with a "light movement" of an inexperienced hand.

Skills for siding installation work are gained quickly, the design advantages and repair advantages of this material are really high.

Lathing for basement siding - metal and only metal

A prerequisite for high-quality installation of siding panels on the basement of your house is the presence of proprietary fasteners and a solid frame. The lathing for the basement siding must be metal, no wooden elements are allowed in it. Even when it is necessary to install a leveling stand under the supporting or docking profile, it should be made of plastic or the same metal.

So we will exclude rotting of wood parts and subsidence of the frame over time - basement siding is installed with the expectation of many years of trouble-free use. Important stages of renovation, such as drainage around the house or insulation of a concrete blind area, should be completed before the basement cladding. These works are associated with excavation, mortar mixing and other difficult procedures - after installing the panels on the facade, their implementation will become impossible.

Finishing the basement with siding - do it yourself step by step installation

A strong and precise frame is the basis of long-lasting quality for any siding panel installation. In addition, finishing the basement with siding with your own hands has the significant advantage that it does not require scaffolding, ladders and stands - all installation takes place at a maximum height of one and a half meters.

How to decorate the basement with siding with your own hands - a step by step diagram

Step 1: Calculated

The perimeter of the plinth and the height of its cladding should be measured with an accurate tape. In the process of measurements, it is necessary to assess the strength of the wall base. If the basement wall is full of cracks, if the plaster does not hold firmly and crumbles from the slightest tapping, if bricks or cinder blocks are crumbling at hand, the wall will have to be strengthened.

As for the calculation of the required number of siding panels for the basement floor, then when performing it, installation waste should be taken into account. For example, a wall is 10 meters long and the selected siding is 1.5 meters long. The installation of one row will require 7 whole elements (1.5 * 6 + 1), the last panel will have to be cut. It is hardly reasonable to use the remaining half-meter piece when decorating the facade, it goes to rejection. You will need 10% of the total amount for possible marriage upon delivery or cutting.

Step 2: Preparatory

A fragile base will have to be plastered, loose bricks should be reinforced with mortar or completely replaced. It is better to perform the plaster on a targeted metal mesh (the cheapest mesh can be used). The plastered layer and the details of the new masonry must dry out - as you know, the cement "seizes" for several days, you must wait for them before starting to work with the siding.

Before installing the frame, the walls should be cleaned of layers of old paint, putty, cut off the beads of plaster and surround the entire basement with a broom. Pay attention to pipes, nozzles, dowels and other foreign objects sticking out of the wall, they must be removed.

Step 3: Installing the frame

Siding on a plinth is usually mounted vertically - that is, the guide profiles are installed strictly horizontally. The exception is especially large panels - for example, the Dolomite brand has collections with dimensions of 300x22 cm, they are installed horizontally.

The installation of the frame begins with the installation of the starting rail, it is set at the exact level immediately around the entire perimeter of the base. From the starting rail at all involved corners of the house, corner docking elements are raised upward - external or external and internal, if the basement has a complex shape. Corner elements and starter rail are attached to the wall with long self-tapping screws with thermal washers, using a drill and screwdrivers.

When the frame "skeleton" is exposed, metal strips - T-shaped moldings - are mounted between the brackets. The advantage of branded moldings is their depth adjustment, such guides are guaranteed to be smooth and convenient when installing siding panels. The accuracy of the installation of each molding is checked with a long metal ruler.

Step 4: insulation and siding

Insulation of the basement area is carried out along the metal crate - with roll, foam or tile insulation. The siding panels themselves are installed from top to bottom (or from left to right). Separate strips are screwed to the guides with short screws, into the recessed part of the profile, in increments of 12 to 15 cm, with mandatory thermal washers. Last but not least, the external trim elements are mounted - external docking strips and corner decorative strips.

The neat finish of the basement allows you to emphasize the style of the house, additionally protect the base from moisture and atmospheric influences. Carrying out work using siding - optimal solution tasks. The panels have a stylish look and are easy to assemble and connect. This do-it-yourself plinth finish is done with minimal cost effort and time.

When choosing suitable type materials, it is important to take into account its characteristics. Special basement siding has increased strength, provides reliable protection for the base. The panels have a stone or brick design, which allows you to improve the exterior of the building and make it unique. There are models with different textures and shades. But the specifics of the fastening, the connection of the elements are absolutely the same.

Preparing the plinth for siding installation

Correct work on the installation of panels allows correct preparation grounds. It must have an absolutely flat surface. Otherwise, the neat finishing of the basement with siding will be carried out with certain difficulties. To fix the panels, you need to prepare the frame. In the case of critical unevenness of the base, it will be impossible to install the supports evenly. Therefore, it is recommended to carefully remove any protrusions.

Then you can start building the frame. It is recommended to use a metal profile for this task. The beam as a support is not so good: it has a shorter service life, it can deform over time. The profile will last longer. It is attached to the base with dowels and self-tapping screws. It is recommended to use products with a length of about 10 cm. The profiles should be arranged in three rows: top, bottom and middle. This mounting method is suitable for finishing a single-panel house plinth (approx. 46 cm high).

Step-by-step instructions for finishing the basement with siding

For reliable fixing of the panels, it is necessary to prepare additional elements: starting bar, corners, ebb. Purchase of add-ons should be carried out according to the size and shape of the installed siding. After acquiring the elements, studying the photo and video lessons, you can proceed to the installation of the finishing according to the following scheme:

1. Mount the starter bar on the bottom profile. The distance of the top edge of the plank to the bottom of the trim should be about 4 cm.

2. External and internal corners are mounted. They will allow you to accurately make the transition between different planks, without violating the aesthetics of the design.

3. The first siding sheet is attached. It is installed in the starting bar, the upper edge is attached to the previously prepared crate.

4. The second plank is installed. It is impossible to fix it "end-to-end" to the first element: the expansion of the material can lead to its deformation at the joints.

6. After the base is completely finished, the ebb is installed: the element is attached over the siding, closing it and the gap between the panels and the wall.

The described cladding of the foundation with plinth siding after the installation of the last additional element will be completed. But experts additionally recommend taking care of proper ventilation of the basement. Pre-cut round holes in several panels. After installing the siding, the holes are closed with metal meshes.

The use of siding for plinth plating is justified by the practicality and cheapness of the material. It is resistant to moisture, does not fade, does not lend itself to deformation. Allows you to reliably protect the base of a private house and prevent its destruction. Therefore, the use of basement siding is a profitable and practical solution for finishing any house in size and shape.

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Since the base of the foundation is located at the very ground and is part of the base of the house, it must be decorated with such a material that is durable and resistant to various kinds of influences. In addition, the aspect of beauty plays an important role here. Basement siding is currently a very popular material for finishing the part of the foundation that is above the ground. Its popularity is justified by its low cost and excellent quality characteristics.

If a decision is made that the house will be clad with basement siding on its own, then it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the technology and all the nuances of this work. Otherwise, a completely unpresentable appearance and poor-quality coating may turn out. This article will tell you how to mount basement siding and what is important to consider when carrying out work.

Features of siding installation

In order to properly sheathe the foundation, you need to comply with certain requirements and take into account a lot of nuances:

• Siding panels can only serve as a finish for vertical surfaces. If the basement of the house is protruding, then its upper plane is formed with ebb, but not siding.
• Fastening should always be done starting from the left side and going right.
• Be sure to take into account the change in the size of the material with temperature drops and other conditions during installation. Backlash, expansion joints and gaps are made at the junction of the panels with each other and with extensions.
• The panels are mounted on a lathing or on a surface sheathed with plywood.
• All fasteners are screwed or hammered into the base by at least 1 cm.
• In order to insulate, but not create a greenhouse effect, breathable materials should be installed under the panels, not foil.
• The fastener is installed in the very center of the hole on the panel and is not completely clogged, but a small gap, about 1.5 mm, is left between the head and the main surface.

Advice! Calculation of basement panels for plinth siding is performed by dividing each width of the foundation by the length of one panel. After all the numbers obtained are added and the result is the required number of parts.

Usually one panel is enough in height, but sometimes you have to install 1.5 - 2 times more parts.

Installation of basement siding

Basement siding, although very easy to install material, but still, it is better to adhere to the work algorithm in order to do everything right. About how to fix the basement siding, and what you need for this, we will talk below.

What materials will be required

Siding is a panel type material that protects the outer surfaces of the walls from adverse effects external environment... In order to properly sheathe the basement, you will need the following set of materials and tools:

Preparatory work with plinth

Before attaching the siding, you need to install the crate on the base. In rare cases, the panels can be attached directly to the base / plinth surface without a crate, but it must be perfectly flat, which is extremely rare.

Important! The lathing is best made from a metal profile, since it is more durable than wood.

The height of the crate is chosen based on the climatic conditions in which the work is performed. If the soil is prone to freezing during the winter period, then the crate rises 15 cm above the soil level. If there is no freezing, then installation can be carried out without retreating from the ground surface.

The lathing is fixed horizontally in three rows at the top, bottom and in the middle. The lower and middle ones are clear where to attach, and to attach the last rail, you will need to determine the place where the upper part of the panel is located and fix the profile in its place. Metal elements are attached to the plinth using self-tapping screws with dowels. The method of positioning three horizontal profiles is suitable for decorating a plinth with a height of one panel.

You can also make a mixed type lathing horizontally and vertically. In this case, vertical profiles should be spaced from each other at a distance of no more than 90 cm, and horizontal profiles with a step of 45 cm.

If the house has a pile foundation, then it is necessary to equip a hanging crate at the bottom, which will subsequently be sheathed.

Panel mounting algorithm

Usually cladding with siding panels occurs with the preliminary installation of additional parts. This is done in the following order:

1. The metal profile that is first attached to the ground must be finished with a starting strip of the support type. It is installed strictly horizontally. Strengthening occurs by screwing in self-tapping screws at a distance of 30 cm from each other.
2. Having reached the corner of the foundation, you need to install an additional corner-type element. They are trimmed to the required height and reinforced with self-tapping screws, like all other elements. Install the support bar with a margin of about 1 cm for the support bar.
3. After installing the above elements, you can go directly to the attachment of the first panel. It is installed so that it fits exactly into the groove of the bar that was originally installed. Later it can be moved towards the corner strip but not the stop. The remaining distance will be a reserve for possible changes in the size of the panels depending on climatic conditions.
4. After successful installation of the panel, it is fixed with self-tapping screws, which are inserted into the holes on the siding.
5. Then the second panel is installed. It is inserted into the support bar and slides close to the first already mounted part. It is fastened in the same way as in the case of the first panel.
6. All basement siding panels are fixed in the same way.
7. The last element, if it does not fit in size, can be cut as necessary. After that, the installation of the corner element is performed, which covers the cut side.
8. The installed corner panel will become a beacon for mounting the first panel on another wall.
9. The upper edge of the installed panels is closed with finishing siding, which is designed to solve the problem of the finished part. If the necessary further cladding is slightly higher, then this element can become a pleasant transition to the eye, hiding the fasteners.
10. If the foundation is of a protruding type, then it may be necessary to install ebbs to cover the upper part of it. They are attached from above in such a way that the gap between the panels and the wall is covered.

Installation nuances

Each piece of home decoration with siding should be fastened in a minimum amount of 5 fasteners.

The fasteners must be screwed in at an angle of 90 degrees to the main surface.

There should be no tension between the panels, they should have small gaps between each other in case of resizing.

If the house is located in the northern area or on the ground with a close occurrence of groundwater, then before installing the siding on the basement, you need to lay layers of heat and waterproofing.

Important! A specially designed polyethylene film is used for waterproofing.

Also, to install the waterproofing layer, a special mastic can be used, which is made using natural and artificial resins. Insulation can be made with expanded polystyrene or mineral wool, which is popular when working with a foundation. At the moment, the construction market offers a huge variety of insulation materials, among which you can choose the right one.

At the time of installation of the basement panels, care must be taken to create ventilation of the space that has formed between the wall and the panels. To do this, in some places on the panels, round holes are cut out, which are covered with metal grids in the field of cladding, in order to prevent solid dirt and small animals from getting inside.

Conclusion

Siding for finishing the basement is very convenient in terms of installation and relatively inexpensive in comparison with other materials. You can do the installation of siding on the foundation with your own hands, but adhering to the algorithm of work and checking each step.

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The foundation of the house, as you know, is the foundation. Its aboveground part is called the basement. The basement is the protection of the base of the house, which is most exposed to precipitation, freezing in winter and overheating in the heat.

The scheme of insulation of the foundation with a scouring and a base with foam plastic on the example of a strip

All this does not affect it in the best way, the traditional plastering of the basement is destroyed especially quickly. In addition, the plinth is the lower belt of the facade, which also protects against mechanical damage and dirt. Therefore, the materials for its decoration must be durable, capable of creating a reliable barrier and decorating the facade of the house.

Today there are many ways to finish the base. Decorating the base with wood is quite simple and inexpensive. A dry planed board is treated with antiseptic agents, for wood it is reliable protection from weathering, ultraviolet radiation and decay.

Finishing the foundation with natural stone is much more durable than plaster, but also much more expensive. Moreover, it is difficult to do such work with your own hands. If the foundation of the house is sheathed with stone, then the appearance, of course, will be spectacular, especially if granite or marble is used for this.

FINISHING THE FOUNDATION WITH SIDING

Siding is an ideal material for cladding the foundation of a house in terms of price-to-life ratio.

Scheme of cladding the foundation of the house with basement siding

Sheathing the foundation of a house with his own hands is within the power of anyone who is familiar with the simplest construction tools. Siding is the best alternative to plaster and is not at all inferior in terms of service life to cladding with natural stone and decorative bricks. Basement siding is PVC panels of increased thickness and strength.

The decorative surface of the siding for the foundation is varied in structural pattern, it allows you to simulate such finishing materials as stone, brick, ceramic tiles, wooden plank and shingles. The size of a standard plinth siding panel is 1165 mm long, 447 mm wide and 20 mm thick.

Caring for the basement siding is not burdensome; it will not need repair at all for at least the next 20 years. The panels can be washed with a cleaning agent and rinsed with a water hose. In addition, the advantages of basement siding include:

• excellent compatibility with other finishing materials;
• endurance to temperature changes from -45 to +55 ° С;
• resistance to fungi and mold.
• Diagram of siding elements for cladding a house.

In order for the process of installing the foundation with basement siding to be quick and easy, you need to select the material and prepare the necessary tools:

• UD profile 5x3 cm;
• puncher;
• tape measure and construction pencil;
• level;
• dowel-nails;
• scissors for cutting metal;
• self-tapping screws;
• bulgarian;
• hammer;
• screwdriver.

Siding panels have locking joints, with the help of which the cladding with adjacent elements is firmly fixed. In order to sheathe the foundation with high quality, it is necessary to assemble a metal supporting frame from a UD profile with your own hands, to precisely align it vertically and horizontally. The spacing of the frame posts should correspond to the panel width, that is, it should be about 44 cm.

Then it is necessary to install the corner elements and the starting profile, after which you can proceed to the installation of the base / plinth cladding. Installation starts from the corner and leads from left to right, gradually increasing the height of the cladding.

FEATURES OF INSTALLATION

Siding installation scheme

Do-it-yourself finishing with basement siding of the foundation of a house has its own characteristics:

1. Siding paneling provides exclusively vertical cladding of the plane. If there is a protruding element, then in this case the upper horizontal plane of the basement should not be sheathed with siding.
2. Installation of panels is carried out from left to right.
3. At the joints of the panels with each other and with various additional elements, it is imperative to leave a gap allowing for thermal expansion.
4. It is necessary to fasten the siding in such a way that possible deformations caused by changes in the geometric dimensions of the panels due to temperature changes can be compensated. For this, backlashes are made.
   Do-it-yourself siding finishing on a flat wall surface on top of the sheathing or sheathed with plywood. The fasteners must penetrate more than 11 mm into the base.
5. It is recommended to use breathable materials that match the color, but not foil as insulation for basement siding.
6. The panel is fitted with fasteners in the center. At the same time, it is not worth driving in the mount to the end, leave a gap of 1-1.5 mm in the mounting part of the panel.

To calculate the required number of basement siding panels, you need to divide the width of the wall by the length of 1 panel, so calculate each wall and summarize the results. In the height of the basement, 1 panel is usually sufficient, but if the basement is high, then the previously calculated amount, depending on the height, must be multiplied by 1.5-2 times.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION OF PLASTER SIDING

Before proceeding with the plinth siding of the foundation with your own hands, you must first prepare the base. As already mentioned, we start working with the crate device. For the pile foundation, installation from the facade of a hanging lathing and subsequent cladding is provided.

Installation diagram with the correct siding offset from the top of the base

To begin with, a fastening base is attached to the plinth, on which the panels will be installed. This is the same supporting frame made of galvanized metal profile. The frame can also be made of wood, but the metal profile will be more durable than the timber. The strips of the metal profile are sequentially attached to the base in a horizontal position.

If you will use siding panels in one row in height for finishing the basement with your own hands, while taking a siding width of 46-48 cm, then the profile should be installed in 3 lines: at the base of the basement, in the middle and at the level of the upper part of the mounting panel. The metal profile is attached to the base with dowels and self-tapping screws 7-10 cm long. Now you can fasten the additional elements and the siding panels themselves.

To the profile strip of the crate, which is attached to the base of the plinth, we fasten the support starting strip strictly horizontally with self-tapping screws in increments of 30 cm. Additional elements - starting, finishing strips, corners, etc. A corner strip is installed at the corner of the building, trimmed as necessary, and attached to the crate with self-tapping screws.

The allowance for the support corner strip must be at least 1 cm. The finishing strip is mounted at the end of the sheathing. It looks like a decorative strip of the fastener. We proceed with the installation of the base / plinth panels. We install the first panel in the groove of the starting bar with the bottom part and slide it along the guide into the corner bar, leaving a gap. We fix the panel with self-tapping screws into the holes in the siding provided for fastening. Then we install the second panel, starting the support bar and sliding it close to the first one, fix it.

The entire base should be sheathed in the same way. If necessary, cut the last siding element in the row to the required size and fasten it, only after that we install the corner strip. Close the upper fastening edge of the row of siding panels with a finishing strip.

Finishing the foundation of the house with basement siding requires compliance with some points:

The scheme of finishing the pile foundation with basement siding: installation of the lathing hanging from the facade with subsequent cladding

1. Secure each siding panel with at least 5 fasteners.
2. Fasteners are installed at exactly 90 degrees to the wall surface.
3. The panels are capable of contracting and expanding due to temperature differences up to 6 mm, which is very important to take into account when fixing siding elements.
4. Installation of panels can be performed at subzero air temperatures, but it should not be lower than 10 ° С.
5. All siding elements should be kept at room temperature for 10 hours before installation.
6. The starter strip must be installed only horizontally at a distance of more than 110 mm from the corner, so there will be no problems for the installation of corner elements. The fastening lines of the starting profile at all corners of the building must match.
Ventilation in the foundation for a bath 4 6 with a fifth wall

To protect the structure of the base from the effects of an adverse environment, use various materials and technology. One of the most profitable and popular technologies is decorating the house with basement siding. We will tell you how to finish the basement of a house with siding without the participation of professional installers.

Why is it so important

The gap between the foundation and the walls (sometimes the above-ground part of the foundation) is an important element in the construction of a house. It is a buffer that protects walls from direct contact with foundation elements, as well as a means of raising the walls above the ground.

In addition, the plinth allows you to create a space under the floor that is blown by ventilation flows, which does not allow moisture to accumulate and destroy building materials.

The underground foundation has an increased humidity compared to the walls, which can move upward through the capillaries and penetrate the structure of the masonry of the building envelope.

To neutralize this threat, a basement gap is built between the walls and the foundation. During its construction, a double layer of roofing material is laid between the concrete and the basement masonry, as well as between the basement and the walls.

In addition, due to the presence of an additional gap, the walls are higher above the ground, and this protects them from the ingress of dirty splashes during rain, from the effects of melt water with high snow levels, as well as from insects and animals moving along the ground.

Important! It becomes clear that the base is nothing more than a protective structure that takes all of the above negative influences on itself. Naturally, the material of the basement masonry also wears out and deteriorates, so it should be reliably protected.

What is siding

Siding is a finishing material designed to protect facade structures from the adverse effects of the external environment ().

This is a mounting kit that consists of three main groups of parts:

1. Frame elements... Includes guide strips made of metal profile, which are fixed directly to the wall using dowels or brackets. A 5x3 cm UD profile can be used as guides;
2. Additional elements... In the case of a basement covering, these can be the following details: starting and finishing strips, external corners, internal corners, cornices and ebbs for the design of a ledge, grilles for ventilation holes and other fittings;
3. Main panels... They are polyvinyl chloride plates, on which a volumetric pattern is applied in the form natural stone, sandstone, boards, beams or other material. The panels are slightly thicker than the wall counterparts, since the basement area is subject to increased wear;
4. Consumables... All kinds of fasteners: self-tapping screws, nails, thermal washers, staples. The specific parameters of consumables depend on the type of panels and the method of their installation.

In fact, the siding installation technology repeats the ventilated facade. That is, the coating is located at a distance from the wall, which allows the structure to breathe freely, and this gap can also be filled with insulation. The only difference is in the method of fastening and fixing the panels to the frame.

Important! Siding is one of the most acceptable finishing materials in terms of price / quality ratio. PVC panels are not afraid of moisture, wind and solar radiation, do not lose their appearance and are not subject to corrosion.

Technology advantages

If you ask why we chose siding, instead of answering, we will simply list its benefits:

• The service life of the material is more than 50 years, during which its original shape and color are preserved;
• The surface of the panels does not flake or exfoliate;
• PVC, of \u200b\u200bwhich the panels are composed, is not subject to decay, biological and chemical corrosion, exposure to ultraviolet solar radiation and other natural factors;
• Wide temperature range, from - 50 to +50 degrees Celsius;
• Polyvinyl chloride is an environmentally friendly material, it does not emit any harmful compounds and toxins;
• The surface is well resistant to mechanical stress: chips, scratches, impacts, wind pressure, etc .;
• The effect of a ventilated facade, due to which condensation is removed from the gap between the wall and the covering, and the walls can allow air to pass through;
• The possibility of laying insulation in the ventilation gap;
• Simple and quick installation that does not require any special skills. Parts are connected with locks and latches, and are fixed with simple screws or nails;
• Easy care. If the coating is installed correctly, then its care will consist in annual washing with water and detergent;
• Frost resistance;
• The material is absolutely uninteresting to pests, rodents and other representatives of the animal world;
• Siding perfectly imitates natural finishing materials, and it is not easy to distinguish modern panels from the original even at a short distance.

Important! Installation of the cover resembles the assembly of a constructor, in which you just have to follow the instructions and follow simple steps step by step.

Installation of basement siding

If you liked the technology of cladding structures with siding, and you want to lay it yourself, the compiled by us will help you step-by-step instruction for finishing the basement gap with this material:

1. We clean the plinth of dust and dirt, remove all protruding objects, repair cracks and surface defects;
2. Using dowels, we attach the profile strips to the wall. At a distance of 2 - 3 cm from the ground, we fix the lower plank strictly horizontally, and at the very top of the gap we fix the upper plank. Exactly in the middle between them, set the middle bar parallel to the first two;

1. We mount a layer of mineral wool or expanded polystyrene between the planks to insulate the structure, cover the cotton with a windscreen;

1. Along the lower bar, at the very bottom, we mount the starting strip. It should be strictly horizontal;

1. On the left corner of the basement, we put on and fasten the corner strip cut to the size of the gap between the basement and the wall;

1. Insert the panel cut from the left side into the starting bar and slide it into the corner along it. We leave a gap between the wall and corner strips of 6 - 10 mm. We fix the bar with self-tapping screws through special holes in the mounting part of the part, place the self-tapping screw in the middle of the hole and tighten it by 1 - 2 mm;

We install the first wall panel.

The exterior of the house is not only for decorative purposes. It helps to ensure the durability and integrity of the wall material and, in particular, the basement section of the foundation. There is a wide range of materials to create a strong and reliable protective shell for the outer surface of the facade. This article tells about the nuances and difficulties of finishing the basement of a private house with siding. The information will help you get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe material, installation technique and other features of basement siding, which will allow you to talk competently with sellers or cladding installers.

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What is basement siding

Siding is a type of external cladding that forms a dense and airtight canvas with high decorative qualities. Originally only used wood siding, which is a narrow elongated panels, installed mainly in a horizontal position. Over time, the wood was replaced by more practical vinyl and metal sheet, although externally the surface realistically imitated wooden parts - timber, log, ship skin, etc.

Basement siding appeared a little later. As conceived by the manufacturers, the finished walls were to be complemented by the design of the basement section of the foundation. This made it possible to obtain a harmonious exterior decoration walls of the house, repeating the traditional device wooden house with a stone base.

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When creating the panels, the disadvantages of wall types of material were taken into account. In particular, the shape of the panels has been changed, which has become close to rectangular, with cutouts for the formation of invisible joints.

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Changing the configuration of the panels made it easier to install and reduce the number of components In addition, the decorative effect of the basement siding canvas turned out to be much more significant, which expanded the area of \u200b\u200buse of the material.

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The absence of vertical seams, the high realism of the imitation of the material, the general informativeness of the finish were appreciated. Nowadays, the material is often called facade panels, which expands its scope. Plinth siding, the installation of which is simple and does not take much time, has become more preferable than traditional types of wall cladding.

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Types of basement siding

Basement siding can be divided into several varieties. According to the material used, it happens:

Metal.

Plastic siding.

Plastic panels, in turn, are divided into the following subspecies:

Vinyl.

Polypropylene.

Polyvinyl chloride.

The most common are vinyl panels. They have a noticeable advantage over metal ones, which are prone to corrosion, do not have elasticity and do not return to their previous shape when mechanical stress occurs. Basement - the lower tier of the house, where the opportunity different impacts increased many times. Dents and scratches on the surface of the canvas greatly spoil the appearance of the sheathing.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Basement siding has noticeable advantages:

Plating the house with basement siding allows you to get a stylish and solid appearance houses.

When installing material no "wet" solutions are used.

Work can be done on a landscaped area without damage for design elements.

The cost basement siding is much lower than natural materials, and the result is almost indistinguishable.

There is wide selection colors and material imitation.

The material is accompanied by full set of accessories (additional) parts required for installation and shaping corners, transitions and openings.

The sheathing cloth can be any size without vertical seams, which distinguishes basement siding from conventional wall siding.

There is a possibility insulate the wall or a plinth, create a ventilated facade without significant changes in installation technology.

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The disadvantages of basement siding are:

Technology for mounting the walls of the house with basement siding requires accounting high coefficient of thermal expansion. This is especially true for vinyl panels.

In frost plastic types the panels become brittle and can burst under mechanical stress.

Some types of panels issue perceptible smellintensifying on hot summer days.

When a fire breaks out panels melt, although they themselves do not burn.

Disadvantages of the material are considered insignificant and are repeatedly compensated for by high visual appeal, ease of installation work and a relatively low price.

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Composition and accessories

In addition to the main panels that form the sheathing sheet, the basement siding is equipped with additional elements:

Start and finish bars.

Corner plank.

Inner and outer corner.

Window slats.

Low tide.

Platbands.

Soffits.

Cornice strips.

In addition to these elements, the kit should include materials for creating the lathing. These are wooden planks or metal plasterboard rails that form a flat vertical plane on which the panels are installed.

All elements perform their own functions - some serve as supporting structures, others form transitions or corners, are installed on eaves or openings. Houses finished with basement siding look very attractive due to the lack of empty seats and the accuracy of the design of the abutments.

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Installation technology

Finishing the foundation of the house with siding is done in stages. Consider the usual procedure:

Purchase of material

The beginning of work is to purchase all materials. You will need:

Panels.

Additional elements.

Planks to create the lathing.

Direct suspensions for drywall or false ceilings.

Self-tapping screws galvanized with flat caps.

Choosing the most suitable material you can do it yourself, but it is better to entrust this procedure to the people who have to carry out the installation. They have experience and will buy exactly those elements and materials that are needed.

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Surface preparation

Preparation consists in removing all foreign objects from the base / plinth surface, including brackets, lights, various attachments. Then you need to inspect the surface and patch up all the flaws found - cracks, potholes, etc. After that, a deep penetration primer is applied (if insulation is planned), or a special waterproofing impregnation.

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The lathing is supporting structure for siding installation. In parallel (if necessary), it acts as a supporting structure for the installation of insulation.

The installation of the lathing was traditionally made from wooden blocks, but their quality is not high enough in comparison with the metal guides from drywall. Their price has dropped significantly recently, making the material affordable and preferred.

The installation of the battens is carried out in such a way that the distance between the strips corresponds to the location of the fastening holes in the panels. The installation of the insulation is carried out in parallel with the installation of the lathing, direct suspensions are carried out through the panels and do not interfere with the formation of a dense and sealed layer of insulation.

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Installation of panels

Installation of panels is carried out immediately after the installation of load-bearing elements - starting strips, corner strips, etc. The panels are fixed from left to right. The first panel is cut in a straight vertical line, the rest are installed in the corresponding cutouts. An important condition for installation is loose fastening of parts, they should hang a little on self-tapping screws. This is necessary for unhindered movement of the web during thermal expansion.

For the decoration of window or doorways appropriate elements are used, the completion of the canvas is carried out according to technological requirements, depending on the location of the upper row - either with an ebb or with a cornice soffit, etc. all work must be done carefully, do not allow the installation of "vnatyag". Screws should be screwed in the center of the elongated mounting holes to allow slight movement to either side.

Video description

In the video you can see the installation of the basement siding:

Conclusion

Let's summarize what has been said. Basement siding is a versatile material that allows you to finish only basement areas or the entire wall. Appearance such decoration is very attractive, the house acquires a solid and respectable look. The installation of the material is simple, the only fundamental condition is the requirement to loosely fasten the parts to the crate, therefore, they usually do not charge expensive for installation work. The cost of time and money is relatively small and well worth the result.