How to decorate a house with siding. Do-it-yourself siding of a wooden house with siding. How to choose a material for cladding a house with siding

Most often, people build houses from wood. The reasons may vary. Wood is an environmentally friendly material. Such a house is cheaper to build than a stone one. It maintains a normal level of humidity. For such a construction, a strip base is sufficient. But often this structure requires additional external finishing. There are a huge number of facing materials on the market. Therefore, it is recommended to thoroughly study them all in advance. Only after this can you make a choice than to sheathe wooden house outside.

Reasons and goals

The decision to make additional skin wooden house can be accepted for several reasons:

1. During the construction of the house, wood was used, which is visually not very beautiful.
2. Over time, the tree has lost its appeal.
3. The house requires additional heat and waterproofing.
4. An increase in the refractoriness of the structure is required.
5. Pests have appeared: termites, mold, fungus, etc.

To achieve these goals, there is a huge amount of different materials (facing, insulating).

Material selection rules

When using insulating materials, it is important to maintain normal indoor humidity. For this, there must be a decrease in vapor permeability from the inside out. Thus, moisture will leave the home naturally. Failure to follow this rule can lead to serious problems. The formation of condensation between the layers will create excellent conditions for the development of mold and mildew. Destruction will begin. And in cold weather, this condensation will freeze and expand, deforming your home.

This rule applies only to wood. The rest of the materials have not very good steam permeability. There are two ways to fix this.

1. The first method is to fix the cladding directly to the facade wall. In this case, the inner part of the wall must be equipped with a vapor barrier. Through it, moisture will not penetrate into the house, but will come out with the help of ventilation.
2. The second way is to install a ventilated facade. It is a unique dividing layer between the interior wall of the house and the exterior finish. Thanks to her, the air inside circulates freely, providing natural ventilation.

Wait until the house has completely shrunk before tiling. For each material from which the house is built, its own term:

• felled trees are planted for at least two years;
• rounded logs - from 6 to 12 months;
• glued and profiled beams do not need shrinkage.

Wall preparation and vapor barrier

Foil, polyethylene and bituminous roofing material... But most often, a polyethylene film is used for vapor barrier of wooden structures. It does its job well and is inexpensive.

When using polyethylene as vapor barrier, leave a small space between the walls and this layer.

If the house is built from round logs, you need to make a rack frame. The thickness of the slats is 20–30 mm. They need to be nailed vertically to the wall at a distance of 400–500 mm from each other. And already to mount polyethylene on them.

The vapor barrier is installed in 3 stages:

1. Make small holes (diameter 200–300 m) in the battens along the edge of the wall perimeter.
2. Use nails or a construction stapler to attach the film to the frame with an overlap of 150 mm.
3. Using a special 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: high rates of heat and sound insulation; easy installation; resistance to pests. Disadvantages: does not allow air to pass through, which can lead to rotting of the tree; burns easily; not environmentally friendly.
Penoplex	Appeared relatively recently. Manufactured by extrusion method. Advantages: good thermal insulation properties; increased fire resistance; resistant to fungus and bacteria. Disadvantages: vapor permeability; the complexity of self-mounting.
Mineral wool	The most popular option. Advantages: good air permeability; easy to assemble; does not burn; characterized by environmental friendliness. This material has one drawback. He absolutely does not tolerate moisture on the surface.

It is mineral wool that is most often used. It should be purchased in the form of plates. It is more convenient to work with.

The installation process takes place in several stages:

1. First of all, the frame is installed. For 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 more snug fit of the material to the wall surface without using additional fasteners. Mineral wool can be laid in 2 layers. To do this, you need to make another frame so that the second layer covers the joints of the first.
2. The waterproofing material is now attached. The uneven rough side of the film should adhere to the mineral wool, and the smooth side should look outward. You need to fasten the film using a construction stapler with an overlap. And the joints and places where the material is fastened with staples must necessarily be glued with special tape.
3. On the frame, which was made for thermal insulation, boards of 5x4 cm are nailed. This will be a crate. It will create additional space for air circulation, and will become a frame for finishing works on finishing.

Photo gallery: thermal insulation materials

Table: how you can sheathe the house outside

Name		Benefits	disadvantages	Features:
Wood cladding	lining	Recreates the wooden essence of a house. Looks like a flat wood plank different shades... Easy to install. Environmentally friendly, durable, has good heat and sound insulation.	Susceptible to insect pests, but this problem can be solved. It is enough to treat the surface with special protective agents. Requires periodic touch-up.	-
	imitation of a bar	Environmental friendliness, durability, good heat and sound insulation, low weight, reliable fastening.	Increased flammability, the need for constant care.	Wood panels, very similar to real timber. There is a thorn-groove system. Made from conifers hardwood and cedar. The panels are from 2 to 6 m long, and from 13.5 to 19.5 cm wide. Their thickness varies from 2 to 3.5 cm. The panels are fastened with tongue and groove. Their moisture content is not more than 10-14%. Divided into classes: AB (the highest and most expensive material); ВС (they have minor defects, but the surface is flat and smooth); C-class (there are slight irregularities). You can also find an elite class, the cost of which is very high.
	block house	Aesthetic appearance, environmental friendliness, durability, low initial level of humidity, easy installation.	Low level of vapor permeability, the need for constant maintenance, lack of thermal insulation properties, it burns.	This is a board made of wood, the inside of which is flat and the outside is cylindrical. Equipped with a 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 facing surface and for ventilation. Maximum material moisture 15%. To make the material, you need to cut a 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 timber and lining. The block house is made from pine, spruce, cedar, Siberian larch, linden, birch and aspen. Divided into classes: E (perfect specimens); A (there may be light or dark knots, but without mechanical damage); B (normal surface, there are knots that have fallen out, there may be cracks or chips, but insignificant); C (the quality is acceptable, but worse than the previous ones).
Siding	metal	Reliability, fire resistance, lack of brittleness, ease of installation even at subzero temperatures, durability.	A small selection of colors, it looks like a public building. You can opt for powder coated siding. Its color assortment is larger, and the paint will not leave the surface for a very long time.	For manufacturing, thin aluminum or galvanized steel is used. Covered with a decorative and protective layer. Fasten in the same way as vinyl.
	vinyl	Low price, easy to assemble.	Sun exposure. Increased fragility in the winter season.	In the manufacture, polyvinyl chloride or PVC is used. These are thin strips (1.1–1.2 mm thick), the width of which is 20.5–25.5 cm. There is a lock on one side of the longitudinal edge, and a perforation for fasteners on the other. Fasten it to a crate, preferably metal. During installation, the screws are loosely screwed in so as not to deform the material.
PVC panels		Moisture resistance, flexibility, wide range of applications, wide range of colors, ease of installation, no need for special care.	Poor UV resistance, low 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 from corrosion by a plastic coating, environmental friendliness, durability, low price.	Low noise insulation, high probability of condensation formation, difficulty of installation on the roof due to large sizesas 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, decking 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 tile		Moisture resistance, reliability, durability and strength, attractiveness appearance, fire resistance, color stability, ease of installation due to low weight.	Increased fragility.	-
A rock		Environmental friendliness, durability, reliability, resistance to climatic changes, ease of installation, uniqueness of appearance.	Very heavy 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 a glazed or engobed type of brick, clinker. The first two will give the house an original look. Have a wide color range... The surface of the facade before cladding must be free of severe deformation. When working, you need to be very careful, since these bricks are fragile. Clinker, in addition to the facade cladding, is used to finish the basement. Facade bricks are made using refractory clay. It is fired at a high temperature.

Photo gallery: types of facing material

The lining can be absolutely any color A house with an imitation of timber finish looks very natural There are several types of material with their own advantages and disadvantages, one of them is a block house
A house clad with metal siding looks more like a public building Vinyl siding looks like a tree 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 nice, but the tree is already beginning 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 out eighteen or even more liters of paint on these walls. And periodically painting is also not the best solution: the house is large enough. Together with the finishing of the facade, a complete change of the roof is also planned, since the tin roof is just "tin" !!! There is no question of any painting here. So the priority is practicality and durability, not authenticity.

http://forum.onliner.by/viewtopic.php?t\u003d14667282

If it is metal, then I would not recommend it for living quarters: 1. Metal can heat up in summer 2. The siding itself in places of bending or cutting can corrode. In principle, we solve this issue by processing with anticorrosive material from the inside, but for an office, a hangar, a utility room, that's it. For a house, a wooden house block is still better suited. Eco-friendly and beautiful. But more expensive. I disagree with those who write that the house block requires constant maintenance. I have a block house facade decoration in my dacha. No problem in 5 years. The main thing is to correctly process it initially before sheathing. And under the skin.

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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 extra. insulation. And if you hang them on a 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 inherently insulating material in the form of a finish of a purely decorative nature? But here "everyone sharpens as he wants." I don’t pretend to be the ultimate truth, I just express my doubts.

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Since 96 I have been dealing with cladding from natural stone, and not a single stone fell, I agree with RELIABLE, for a natural stone a structurally strong wall is needed, although our guys will cover it with insulation, but work is added and it takes a lot of time.

engineer 05 Doug

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Step-by-step instructions for cladding a wooden house with a professional sheet with your own hands

All the work on cladding a house from a log house or other materials can be done independently.

How to make a choice

For cladding wooden buildings, a professional sheet of grade C is ideal. It has subspecies:

1. C8 - lightweight and durable sheets. Their low weight makes it possible to perform the cladding in the shortest possible time.
2. C10 - it has a wide wave and is thicker than the previous one. Ideal for vertical cladding of building façades.
3. C15 - like C10 too a good option for cladding. In addition to all the advantages, it is galvanized and polymer treated.

Material calculation

Payment the required amount professional sheet means:

1. Determination of the area that will be covered by the skin. The height of the facade must be multiplied by the width. This will give you the total surface area of \u200b\u200bone wall. However, not all of it will be covered by the skin. Therefore, you need to measure the area of \u200b\u200bthe elements that will not be faced (windows, doors). Take similar measurements on each side of the house. All found numbers must be added.
2. 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 number of sheets you want. But always have a small supply of material.

Stages of work

Facade cladding takes place in several stages:

1. Installation of battens. Sheathing of corrugated board is done on metal carcass with reinforced fasteners, fixed with dowels. Can also be laid on wood. At this stage, you need to use the building level.
2. Fastening the insulation. Place it in the grooves of the lathing, secure it with disc dowels.
3. Fastening profiled sheets. Self-tapping screws are suitable for this.
4. Installation of fractional elements: basement, corner, drainage and roofing.

Helpful hints:

1. Use a protective film for the insulation to keep moisture out.
2. Self-tapping screws with moisture-proof gaskets are ideal for mounting cladding.
3. The originality of the sheathing design can be achieved by laying the corrugated board horizontally and vertically alternately.
4. Don't forget to waterproof your foundation.
5. Fix the guide profile with anchor bolts.
6. Fasten well to the frame profile of the struts with jumpers.

Video: sheathing with corrugated board

Facade cladding with block house

The cladding of a wooden house with a block house has its own characteristics

Table: required tools and materials

Material calculation

For cladding the facade, pine timber is often used 10–20 cm wide and 4–6 m long. required material you can find out by calculating the total area under the cladding.

Step-by-step finishing with facade bricks

When to choose a brick for cladding:

1. When you need to protect low quality and unattractive timber.
2. When you need to carry out additional thermal insulation.
3. If built frame house.

Warming

The insulation can be put both outside the house and inside. If you choose the second option, then the space of the rooms will be reduced. For this option, you should not take foam insulation... It has too many disadvantages. Better to use basalt. In this case, a vapor barrier must be placed on both sides. After that, sheathe the walls with clapboard or imitation timber.

For insulation of the house outside, a mineral wool or basalt material is suitable, which must be covered with a vapor barrier membrane. Then you can proceed directly to the finishing itself.

Table: calculating the number of bricks

unit of measurement	The size bricks	Excluding mortar joints, pcs.	Taking into account 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

Brick finishing stages

Now you can go to the cladding. For this:

1. Clean the wall surfaces well from unnecessary parts and treat them with an antiseptic.
2. Install vapor barrier material.
3. Make a horizontal batten with the distance between the battens 2 cm less than the width of the insulation material.
4. Fix the insulation using disc dowels.
5. Add another layer of vapor barrier.
6. Leave a small gap up to the brick for ventilation (20-40 mm).
7. Throw plumb lines from the corners of the building. This will ensure that the brickwork is being laid correctly. Control the process with a level.
8. Tie a wooden wall and brickwork reinforcing mesh. For this, one end of the reinforcement is attached to wooden surface walls, and the second, without protruding, rests against the brickwork.
9. Do the facing in half a brick.
10. Leave small gaps (1–0.5 mm) for air circulation in the first and last rows of masonry. The distance between them is no more than 4 m.

Video: facing with facade bricks

Variety of finishes wooden structure great. Among all these species facing material you can easily find the right one for you.

Do not know how to decorate the house from the outside so as to get by with minimal costs, while obtaining a durable and effective facade as a result? In fact, it is quite possible, if you choose the right budget options. finishing materials... Consider the main options for finishing materials that can be used in order to cheaper to decorate the walls of the house from the outside.

Textured plaster for facade cladding

It is difficult to imagine a material for finishing outside, which would cost even less than facade textured plaster... It is she who is most often chosen for wall cladding, realizing that in addition to affordable price the material has other advantages as well.

Plaster is an excellent heat insulator, increases the degree of sound insulation of the house, prevents premature resolution of 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 consider in more detail the features of each type.

Characteristics of different types of finishing plasterers

Let's start with decorative plaster, which allows you to give the facade of the house a finished perfect look with minimal costs for material and work. Decorative plaster high quality does not require additional coloring, since it already has a color due to the addition of color pigments to the mixture.

Another option for plastering for budget exterior wall decoration at home is silicone... It is she who leads the rating of the most popular mixtures for facade cladding. The plaster is based on a silicone resin, due to which it becomes especially strong and durable.

Silicone plasters do not allow water to pass through, do not lose color saturation when exposed to sunlight and temperature extremes. Compared to other types of plasters, silicone is the most expensive.

Mineral plaster it is most often used for cheap decoration of industrial buildings. Its peculiarity is a structure of increased density with cement and sand in the base, resistance to high and low temperatures, mechanical damage.

Acrylic plaster it is 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 decorate houses close to the roadway. The lack of coverage is insufficient vapor permeability.

Goes apart facade plaster for aerated concrete wall... 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. Such plaster is perfect for the role of material for inexpensive and durable finishing, especially when you consider that cladding can be done by hand.

Facade paints for wall decoration

Another a budget option for finishing the facade from the outside 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. 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 is this is the possibility of using the material without preliminary surface preparation... It is possible to paint outside walls 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 permeabilitythat do not disappear even when applied in a thick layer. In addition, the material makes it possible to form a film resistant to moisture and mechanical damage on the surface of the facade, extending the life of the walls.

Textured paints can be applied on any type of surface that must meet the main requirement - to be as strong as possible to adhere to the material.

In order to achieve various effects on the wall surface using textured paints, special tools such as a Teflon spatula or structural roller should be used. The fastest way to finish the walls of the facade with paint is using a pneumatic spray gun.

Siding and block house for outdoor 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 you to form its aesthetic appearance.

Siding can be represented in several types:

• with imitation of wood;
• natural stone;
• lining;
• bricks, etc.

Each panel is equipped with fastening locks, which greatly simplify and speed up installation, allowing you to form 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. To install siding does not require special knowledge and experience. The panels can be mounted on a crate made of wooden or metal battens.

Vinyl siding it costs less than metal, in addition, it is lighter and more varied in terms of colors and textures. The panels can imitate a wide variety of materials, serve for more than 50 years without requiring repair, while maintaining a rich color.

Additionally, it should be noted that vinyl siding does not interfere with the natural circulation of air, does not allow condensation to accumulate in the walls, is resistant to fire. During operation, the original appearance of the siding can be returned 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 of pressure-extruded wood, painted and varnished. Such siding requires constant staining during operation, is not resistant to moisture and fire, rots over time and loses color saturation. Wooden siding allows you to decorate the facade of the house to 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 a rounded log, in contrast to which they do not crack and retain their presentable appearance longer. Decorating 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, represented by panels with different parameters.

Decorative stone and tiles for facades

Decorative (artificial) stone Is a worthy alternative to heavy and expensive natural granite, marble, limestone and others. The material, just like the natural prototype, is resistant to sun rays, 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 much cheaper than natural counterparts.

A natural stone imitates the most popular species of natural material, well suited for cladding basements of buildings, walls, creating decorative ornaments on the facade. The material is presented in a wide selection of colors and textures, easy to install, practically not inferior natural stone in terms of durability and reliability.

A worthy option for inexpensive finishing of the exterior walls of the house - is the use of budget tile brands... Just like decorative stone, tiles are distinguished by a wide selection of colors and textures, allowing you to implement any design ideas.

The slab is made on the basis of glaze, clay and water, therefore it is an environmentally friendly finishing material. Correct installation tiles will allow the finish to be used for many decades without special maintenance work.

The more expensive the cladding tiles you decide to choose for finishing the building, the more you can save if you take on the installation work yourself. The process of laying products is not the easiest, but quite realizable if you follow the instructions and recommendations of professionals. For installation, you will need to prepare cement or adhesive mortars, prepare the base using leveling mixtures.

Currently, the question of how to sheathe a house from the outside is very relevant for many owners. Now there are a lot of materials that can completely transform a structure. In addition, they are able to make it more comfortable, warm, respectable and practical. Next, let's take a closer look at the best way to sheathe the house from the outside.

General information

Many people ask themselves: how to sheathe a wooden house from the outside. There are several lucrative options available today. As a rule, people tend to choose the least expensive one. What is the best way to sheathe the outside of the house?

Costly way

It consists in building a brick wall around the entire perimeter of the house. In fact, this option requires a colossal investment of funds. First of all, this applies to the arrangement of a new foundation. Moreover, its "linking" 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 cladding of the building. Basically, the walls are covered with bricks. This, as already mentioned, is a very expensive option. How to sheathe a house outside is cheap?

Popular materials

What can be used to sheathe the outside of the house? There are several popular materials:

1. Siding.
2. Block house.
3. Imitation of a bar.
4. Finishing quarter.
5. Planken.
6. Wooden lining.

Each of the above materials has its own characteristics. You should take them into account before sheathe the outside of the house.

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, the euro or the usual lining. The first has its own characteristics. They consist in additional processing, which is carried out using special compositions that significantly improve technical specifications lining. Thus, it becomes less susceptible to atmospheric phenomena. Thanks to this, its service life is increased.

Differences encountered

The entire wooden paneling is equipped with installation grooves. They greatly facilitate the conduct installation works... In addition, thanks to them, the strength of the structure increases. It should be noted that in most cases the grooves of the Euro lining are located deeper than in other variations. There are several types of wood that are used in the manufacture of this facing material. The most popular are 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 external finish should provide heat retention. Wooden lining greatly contributes to the heat and sound insulation of the building. This material is quite resistant to oxidative processes. Nevertheless, the tree needs additional processing. In particular, various formulations are used. They help fight the effects of insects, mold and mildew.

Planken

When choosing how to sheathe a wooden house from the outside, many prefer this particular material. By external signs planken is similar to that described above. In this case, the absence of mating grooves is noted. Planken usually has beveled or straight edges. Installation work is carried out end-to-end. However, the provided process clearances must be taken into account. Thanks to them, the facade will be well ventilated. The advantages of the material include practicality, economy and ease of installation. Planken does not imply additional interventions when the structure shrinks or the material dries.

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 edges. They are designed for overlapping panels. By analogy with planken, this material is used to create a ventilated facade.

Block house

He is one of the varieties of lining. The block house is a board made of natural wood... Its front side is spherical. There is an external resemblance to the rounded timber. The back is flat. It has technological ventilation slots. The ribs are equipped with mounting elements, which is also observed in ordinary lining.

Key features

The materials used to make a block house can be different. Currently, conifers are the most popular. Larch is also often used. During the manufacturing process, materials must be thoroughly dried. Thus, the block house becomes more durable and wear-resistant. This is its advantage over conventional clapboard. This material is considered one of the most practical and economical. Before sheathe the outside of the house using a block house, you should take into account its disadvantages. These include, in particular, poor vapor permeability. In this case, cracking is likely. For this reason, during installation work, it is necessary to use special compounds that are designed for processing a block house.

Timber imitation

When choosing how to sheathe a frame house from the outside, many stop at just such a material. The obvious differences in timber imitation 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 timber can significantly transform the appearance of the entire structure.

Siding

He is one of the most modern options... Every year the "siding" cladding of a wooden house is gaining more and more popularity. The material is easy to assemble. Moreover, it does not require much maintenance.

Exceptional virtues

There are two common options for this material - metallic and vinyl. The latter is made of PVC. At the same time, vinyl siding is one of the cheapest options for cladding a structure. This material has one peculiar merit. It is able to "imitate" most natural materials. In addition, it is extremely easy to install and maintain. Siding is quite fire resistant. However, its environmental friendliness cannot be compared with natural materials, since it is significantly inferior to them. In some cases, this factor turns out to be key. Then the owners should think about choosing another material for cladding. Metal siding also has certain benefits. It is resistant to a variety of microorganisms and weather conditions. This material is considered to be quite durable. Its service life is notable for its enviable duration. At the same time, throughout the entire service, he continues to maintain his shape. However, there are some nuances worth noting. A wooden structure, sheathed with metal siding, needs additional insulation. It is also worth noting that the panels themselves are quite massive. It is natural that such a material is suitable for finishing buildings with a stable frame. It is necessary to lay in advance any roll insulation before sheathe the outside of the house. Strong and dense material is recommended.

How to sheathe a brick house from the outside?

The decoration in this case has some peculiarities. It should be noted that brick is a very durable building material. It is believed that the structure erected with it does not need special finishing. However, this stereotype is not confirmed in practice. In reality, cladding of brick buildings is observed quite often. The following materials are mainly used for it:

1. Thermal panels.
2. Tile.
3. Siding.

Moreover, their purpose is not only an aesthetic function. They are also able to significantly insulate the structure. How and how to sheathe the house, only the owner decides. Nevertheless, it is worth learning more about the most popular materials and the elements accompanying their installation.

To carry out work, as a rule, the following tools are required:

Thermal panels

This type of cladding began to gain popularity relatively recently. Any thermal panels consist of two layers: outer - clinker tiles, inner - expanded polystyrene or polyurethane foam. In this case, the tile serves to decorate the structure. At the same time, polyurethane foam acts as a heater.

Stone or tile?

If one of these materials was chosen for cladding, then some nuances must be taken into account. The adhesive must have good frost resistance. Do not use a cement-based composition. The point is that it does not absorb water. Thus, flaking occurs. You will need a notched trowel to apply the adhesive. It is recommended to clean the work surface from dirt and dust in advance. Only then can you start priming. The adhesive is evenly spread over the brick using a notched trowel. Stone and tiles are laid out on a horizontal level. It is recommended to use the frost-resistant compound as a grout. When mixing it, it is recommended to carefully read the instructions from the manufacturers. For example, excess water can lead to discoloration or reduced strength. When choosing a natural stone, you should also take into account a number of nuances. It is known that granite and marble are very heavy. Accordingly, not every structure can withstand such a cladding. Lighter options include sandstone or limestone.

Cozy atmosphere in country house - a guarantee of a comfortable pastime away from the noisy city. In building favorable conditions for recreation not the least 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 to buy expensive materials in order to tidy up the dacha, which prompts them to look for more budget solutions.

Wall design options

Construction market replete with various offers, forcing the modern consumer to pretty much smash his head over the choice of finishing material.

Some people stop choosing on the simplest and available ways, which are suitable for both finishing the old country houseand new homes oh which will be discussed below.

Painting

To realize this finish can be used different kinds paints (see photo), among which the most common are water-based and acrylic materials.

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 choice of colors and shades;
• ease of cleaning and disinfection.

Now about the disadvantages:

• before painting, the walls require careful preparation, since if there is a rough surface, the paint will lay in an uneven layer, which will eventually lead to the formation of delamination;
• the painted surface needs systematic wet cleaning;

Drywall

Installation of drywall will allow not only perfectly align the walls indoors, but also lay insulating material between the sheets and the main wall, if necessary.

Benefits of using drywall:

• quick and easy installation;
• the ability to construct structures of any complexity;
• drywall makes it easy to disguise wiring and various communications;
• the possibility of finishing with various topcoats.

Disadvantages:

• the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe room decreases;
• low resistance to mechanical stress;
• the need for additional filling of seams and joints after installation, as well as filling the material over the entire area;
• drywall is afraid of high humidity, which negatively affects the service life of the material.

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the cloth

This finishing method often used in the old days, and now he has received a second birth. Both natural textiles and artificial materials are used to cover the walls.

the cloth fastened in various ways: glued like ordinary wallpaper, pulled on pre-built wooden frames, which are then installed on the wall, fixed to the wooden wall with a stapler.

Method advantages:

• 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 subject to tears and cracks;
• the room acquires a special chic, thanks to the texture of the material;
• fabrics for wall decoration are made in a wide range, due to which there are many options for choosing, as well as the possibility of combining the material with curtains and bedding.

Disadvantages:

• the fabric absorbs a large amount of dust, so the material needs to be vacuumed regularly;
• textiles quickly lose their appearance, easily get dirty and rubbed.

Wallpaper

The traditional option that provides the modern consumer wider range of possibilities, than in the old days.

Can be purchased today not only paper wallpapers, but also vinyl, duplex, non-woven, textile and other types of materials.

Advantages of wallpapering:

• walls require less thorough preparation, in contrast to the same painting, in which even the smallest cracks and irregularities must be repaired;
• a large selection of materials of various types;
• possibility of independent conducting finishing works with minimal skills.

Disadvantages:

• the need to replace wallpaper (except for liquid) after 5-7 years, as they quickly lose their appearance;
• susceptibility to mechanical damage;
• difficulty in removing dirt, even when it comes to washable wallpaper.

Wall panels

Wall panels - products intended for decorative finishing walls. Can be made of various materials (Chipboard, fiberboard, PVC, wood) and different shapes - in the form of plates, sheets and slats.

They are mounted like drywall on a frame, which in this case can be either steel or wood.

Pros of panels:

• relatively simple installation;
• the possibility of equipping the wall with sound insulation, which is laid behind the panels;
• there is no need to level the walls before installation;
• the possibility of dismantling the panels for use in another place.

The disadvantage of this finishing method is reducing the size of 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, you need be sure to consider, 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 the room will not be heated in winter... Therefore, other materials (such as drywall or wallpaper) can quickly deteriorate 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 consider that for aerated concrete, due to its characteristics, gypsum plaster is 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 (ability to absorb moisture), therefore, for interior decoration walls made of foam blocks it is better to use a vapor barrier material.

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The frame house is best finished from the inside using OSB boards - one of the optimal options... The slab reinforces the rigidity of the frame and improves moisture-proof and heat-insulating properties buildings. As finishing both wallpaper and paint can be used.

The walls are made of laminated veneer lumber. Despite the fact that the walls are made of timber, as well as log house and log cabins by themselves have a completely aesthetic appearance, some still resort to additional finishing. Often this is due to the desire to insulate the building.

Here the same drywall or wall panels comes to the rescue, allowing to hide the thermal insulation material under the decorative cladding.

Rounded log walls in a wooden structure. In this case, for lovers of natural wood, the method is suitable coverings wooden walls transparent varnish.

For those who are not impressed by this option, there are other methods of decorating the walls of a wooden house, among which the most common:

• cladding with PVC panels or plates;
• siding finishing;
• installation of a wooden lining or block of a house.

However, it should be noted that the last two options can hardly be called budget.

Decorating the house inside under a tree with your own hands

One of original options finishes allowing the walls to look like natural wood - use of special wood wallpaper, which are made from various types of wood.

By the way of installation, they are practically are no different from ordinary wallpapers, requiring only the use of a special adhesive mass. But not everyone can afford such pleasure.

A more popular way to decorate 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, a wooden frame is erected from the bars to install the block house.

The installation of the block house is carried out from floor to ceiling, in the process the material is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws, screwing them into the base of the spike with which each separate element products. Block house boards are connected according to the principle of a thorn in a groove.

Upon completion of the installation work, the surface can be coated with clear or stained varnish.

Decorating a house inside a block house: video tutorial.

The appearance of the house speaks about the status of the house and the taste of the owners. To create something exclusive and presentable, a lot of building finishing materials are called upon. However, the choice must be conscious and correct, beauty is supported by quality - this is an axiom. Let's take a look at popular types of cladding and cladding for a suburban facility to combine these two factors.

Requirements for facing material

Based on the factors that determine the comfort of the house, it is required to find a cladding 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 the object is composed of cement blocks, then the stone cladding will require a considerable number of layers of insulation. On the contrary, a frame house made of wooden beams is considered the most heat-intensive, which is why the need for a large thickness of insulation is eliminated. Hence, lighter cladding is applicable to it.
• The ability to keep walls from natural factors. To a greater extent, this is moisture - it is detrimental to any building material, be it brick, concrete or wood. The biological threat is also important - all types of wood sheathing are a treat for rodents and insects, and are also an excellent breeding ground for mold spores.
• Non-flammability. Fires are not uncommon for a private house. Therefore, when choosing a facing material, you should carefully consider options in terms of safety. Or you will have to spend money on a certain number of special impregnations, which do not give an absolute guarantee of surface preservation.

The price and appearance stand apart. Fortunately, today the construction industry is rich in budget types of cladding and a variety of imitations. They are able to emphasize the individuality of the house or make it completely different from the building material.

Review of popular skins

Conventionally, we will divide all known claddings by material of manufacture. They are classified by this quality in the first place.

Wood cladding

The list includes: lining, block house - imitation of a bar, it is also imitation of a log, wooden siding. Two main advantages make listed types popular - ecological cleanliness and beauty. A house faced with one of the materials, even made from different raw materials, will create a primordially traditional look of Russian housing. Moreover, these skins are heat-consuming in and of themselves, compared to stone, brick or plastic.

However, wood is a moody material. Its disadvantages include: shrinkage, susceptibility to burning, decay, and rodents. Temperature changes can change the original surface beyond recognition - cracking, cracks. The cladding requires constant prophylaxis in the form of impregnation, painting, varnishing. Lifetime wood paneling - several times less than the others. The price of valuable species is significant.

Plastic cladding

This includes: siding - wall and basement, block house imitation, PVC and vinyl panels, soffits, thermal panels. The advantages include: a decent appearance - a rich palette and beautiful styling, not susceptibility to temperature changes and weather manifestations, a democratic price and the ability to work independently.

By cons: when burning, a caustic poisonous gas is released, light shades can fade, a violation of the laying technology will lead to a fracture of a panel or other building unit.

Metal

This is a familiar profiled sheet, metal or aluminum siding. Unfortunately, such materials are popular only among owners of commercial real estate - the view of a residential building will be similar to a roadside kiosk.

In addition, the metal is devoid of any sound insulation - the rain cannonade will lead even unperturbed owners out of patience. Iron is susceptible to corrosion, even if an appropriate protective layer is applied to it - installation must be accompanied by gaskets in the fastening holes.

The material is cold and for cladding a residential building requires multi-layer insulation. In a word, it can only be purchased for a seasonal dacha - after all, 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 careful preliminary preparation. Clinker and ceramic tile - road, such sheathing weighs impressively - before work, the ability of the walls to load 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 the walls, but also participation in a large amount of earthwork.

So, as you can see, there is plenty to choose from. If the priority for the owners is the solution of the issue in favor of the budget, then of all the listed skins, the most popular was polyvinyl chloride siding. It completely balances the sought-after 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 stepladder of sufficient height. It is better to work with an assistant, since the length of one bar is impressive and without a simultaneous lining, the unit can be shifted. Inconsistency will lead to a skew of the entire surface.

In addition to external siding strips, components are purchased:

• corners - outside and inside;
• starting bar;
• h- and j-profile;
• drain;
• window;
• sloping elements.

Self-tapping screws in a special anti-corrosion design act as fasteners. A beam is required for laying the lathing. The thickness varies depending on the parameters of the insulation. Wind and water protection must be purchased.

Preparing the walls

All protruding parts - shutters, window sills - are removed from the walls of a wooden house. The wood is impregnated with protective compounds and the cauldron is renewed - this is no longer expected. Old plaster is removed from brick and concrete walls, bald spots are putty, impregnated with soil compounds.

Installation of the lathing

What is it for?

• Firstly, it creates an ideal plane for even laying the cladding.
• Secondly, under the siding, it is necessary to have ventilation ducts... This is especially important for a wooden house.
• Thirdly, insulation is placed in the boxes formed by the timber, which lasts longer than simply fixed on the wall.

The timber is cut to the full height of the house. An important condition is that the lathing is performed 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 fit into the boxes tightly, without bumpiness and gaps.
The level is strictly observed.

Cladding installation

Work begins with the installation strip, placing it at the bottom of the wall. It is important to bring it out in accordance with the level - the entire surface depends on it. The bar is fastened into special grooves with self-tapping screws, without embedding their caps by 3 mm. This creates a compensation gap - temperature drops can deform the bar, and tight fixation will break it.

Each siding strip has a locking mechanism - a thorn-groove. It is important to install them with the groove down. So, the cladding will protect itself from moisture accumulation during the period of rains and melting snow. The plank should be inserted until a characteristic click and then proceed to laying a 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 on top and bottom, closing the technological gaps. Then they fix the corners - internal and external, mount the slopes and ebb. Choosing a contrasting color of the components with the general background, an interesting combination of the palette is obtained.

The bottom line: DIY siding installation is simple. The material itself deserves its own popularity in all respects. Therefore, it is not worth putting off the cladding of the house - it's time to get to work and provide your own home with a decent look.