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How to sheathe wooden house outside: 3 most popular options

What is the best way to sheathe a wooden house outside? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to consider all possible options which is what I propose to do. Clear illustrations and technical specifications of suitable materials will help us with this.

General requirements

Wooden houses have been built by people for more than one century. It would seem that wood is an ideal building material. But in fact, everything is not so rosy.

It, despite its beauty, good thermal insulation properties and environmental friendliness, has a number of vulnerabilities to atmospheric phenomena, dampness, fire and pests. Therefore, it needs protection.

What should be the finish to protect the tree from the mentioned threats and affect its dignity as little as possible? Here you need the following qualities:

• Low thermal conductivity. This will be an excellent addition to the thermal insulation properties of the wood itself;
• Good vapor permeability. It is necessary to exclude the possibility of condensation under the lining, as it will provoke the appearance of mold and decay processes;
• High moisture resistance. Protection from precipitation and earth dampness should be maximum;
• Excellent temperature resistance. Here resistance to sunlight matters, but the absence of flammability in case of a fire hazard is much more important;
• Inert to chemically active substances. It is especially useful when you need to wash the walls from the accumulated dirt with the help of household chemicals;
• Lack of attraction to pests. This will become an obstacle on the way to the tree so desired by many insects and rodents;

It is also effective to use special ultrasonic repellers against rodents. They not only protect wooden walls, but also exclude the penetration of mice and rats into the house through open doors and ventilation holes.

• Attractive appearance. After all, the design of the facade of a residential building is being carried out, so the aesthetic component here is also of great importance.

Option number 1: siding

This cladding option is represented by special panels that are mounted on a pre-installed crate. They are made of plastic or metal, less often of wood. In our case, the second option is most preferable, since the first, although cheaper, but it loses a lot in resistance to mechanical stress and temperature extremes, and the third has the same disadvantages as the walls themselves wooden house.

Let's analyze the advantages of metal siding in more detail:

Advantages

• Long operating period reaching half a century. The exact term depends on the model, manufacturer and operating conditions, but in any case after completion installation work it will be possible to forget for a long time about the need to change something in the facade of the building;
• Ease of maintenance. It is enough to periodically wash off the settled dust with a jet from a hose or a car wash. If at the same time especially stagnant spots are found, then the use of detergents is allowed;

• Good moisture resistance thanks to the special polymer coating. The additional layer effectively protects the steel from corrosion;

• Ease of installation work. All sections have special locking systems, with the help of which they are securely connected to each other, and are attached to the crate using self-tapping screws. And even finishing the corners will not cause problems, since special corner elements are provided for them;

• Affordable price. Although metal panels are more expensive than plastic ones, they are still used for cladding purposes. wooden building will be relatively inexpensive;
• Variety of appearance. Due to the special coloring and texture, siding sections may resemble wood, stone, facing brick or other finishing material. In addition, there is simply a large abundance of a wide variety of colors. So the old wooden house after such a new thing will look completely new.

Flaws

Decorating a building with metal panels brings not only pluses, there are also a couple of negative points:

• High thermal conductivity. Metal practically does not hold heat at all;

I recommend that it is mandatory to lay such heat-insulating materials as polystyrene foam or mineral wool in the cells of the crate. This not only compensates for the shortcoming described, but will also make the house warmer and more comfortable.

• Lack of vapor permeability. Metal panels do not allow air to pass through, so if you want to decorate the facade of a wooden building with them, then it will be necessary to think over and implement natural ventilation between them and the wall.

Examples

In hardware stores you can find the following siding models:

• Grand Line Amerika Block House:

• Grand Line Ekobrus Quarzit Cuprum Steel:

• Dolomite Rockvin Cinnamon:

• Soffit Aquasystem:

Option number 2: plaster

What else, besides siding, can be revetted with a wooden structure? The old proven way: using a plaster mortar. And it also has its strengths and weaknesses:

Advantages

• Cheapness. The use of plaster is the most cost-effective in comparison with other finishing materials. True, it should be noted that there are special decorative mixtures that may not be so cheap, but they will allow you to win in aesthetic terms;
• Good mechanical and weather resistance. Hardened cement is not so easy to damage. At the very least, such a cladding will definitely withstand the effects of precipitation and accidental contact with animals or people;
• Presence of insulating properties. A layer of such a finish protects against heat loss and the penetration of extraneous sounds;
• Environmental friendliness. As part of the plaster, only materials of natural origin;

• The presence of vapor permeability. The wood of the wall will be able to "breathe", getting rid of excess moisture and normalizing the microclimate in the house itself.

Flaws

• Boring appearance . This problem is eliminated by the use of decorative mixtures, but, as I mentioned above, this leads to an increase in costs;

• Difficulty and complexity of application. Plastering takes place in several stages, which also need to be carried out correctly. You can, of course, hire specialists, but then you can forget about the cheapness of this finishing method;

• Lack of durability. Periodically, you will have to carry out restoration work on such a cladding, since it tends to crumble over time.

Option number 3: stone

Stone is noble and solid, besides, it goes well with wood.

Advantages

• Solid appearance;
• Excellent water resistance;
• Long service life. What could be more durable than stone?
• High resistance to physical influences;
• Relatively easy installation procedure;
• Environmental friendliness. Natural stone is of natural origin, and artificial stone is made from natural materials;
• Ease of maintenance;
• Presence of insulating properties.

Flaws

• high cost. Especially when it comes to natural stone;
• Big weight, which exerts an additional load on the walls and foundation.

Conclusion

You got acquainted with what materials you can veneer a wooden house. In the comments, you can ask additional questions on the topic.

October 3, 2017

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Many people after the construction of housing are puzzled over how to sheathe the house from the outside. Therefore, in this article I decided to tell you about six modern finishing materials for the facade. Next, we will consider their features, as well as the main advantages and disadvantages, which will help you in choosing.

Modern finishing materials

The article will focus on the following facade materials:

Material 1: wooden finishing boards

Wood paneling is certainly not a new solution. But, modern technologies wood processing allowed manufacturers to create better finishing materials, which will be discussed later.

The most common among them are:

• eurolining - is a tongue-and-groove finishing boards. It differs from ordinary lining by a deeper groove and, accordingly, a wide spike, which ensures reliable docking. In addition, there are grooves on the back of the board that provide ventilation of the space.

Also, eurolining, as a rule, has a more accurate geometry than ordinary lining;

• block house - differs from eurolining by the front side, which has a cylindrical shape;

• planken - unlike lining, it does not have tongues. Planken edges are bevelled.

Before mounting wooden materials, they must be acclimatized, i.e. survive several days outdoors. This will prevent the appearance of cracks and some other negative consequences.

Wooden finishing materials have many advantages. The main one is, of course, environmental friendliness. Moreover, the tree, as you know, is able to "breathe", which contributes to a favorable microclimate in the house.

Other positives include:

• attractive spring appearance - wooden coatings allow you to beautifully veneer even the most nondescript buildings. Finishing a wooden house in this way will preserve its natural spring appearance;
• they have good heat and sound insulation qualities, thanks to which such house cladding will make housing even more comfortable;

• modern antiseptic impregnations make wooden products resistant to moisture, decay, and other biological factors. Thanks to this, wooden finishing materials are very durable;
• flame retardants make wood materials fireproof;

• they are relatively inexpensive, although this only applies to materials from inexpensive species, such as pine, spruce, etc.

The disadvantages include only the fact that wooden finishing materials must be looked after - periodically coated with protective compounds or paints and varnishes.

Below is the average price of some wooden finishing materials:

Material 2: plastic siding

The most common facade material today is plastic panels.

They are widely used due to a number of positive qualities:

• they are cheap - first of all, this applies to PVC siding;
• durability - products can last several decades;
• attractive appearance - imitate wood, brick and other natural finishing materials;

• practicality - plastic is easy to clean and does not require maintenance;
• resistance to moisture and negative biological factors;
• do not ignite when exposed to open flame, but only melt.

To determine the quality vinyl siding, pay attention to its back side. The material must be homogeneous, without visible impurities.

Of course, there are also disadvantages:

• vinyl siding is resistant to mechanical stress. In cold weather, it becomes brittle. This disadvantage is especially characteristic of the cheapest products from little-known manufacturers;
• durable plastic panels, the so-called "basement siding", is quite expensive.

Overall finish plastic siding is a good alternative to wood. The only thing is that it is desirable to purchase panels from well-known manufacturers. Below is the cost of some of their products:

Material 3: metal siding

Another modern material, which is worth paying attention to is metal siding. It is a stamped metal panel made of galvanized steel or aluminum sheets.

The profile of such panels can imitate timber, block house or siding (lining "American").

In addition, metal panels differ in the type of coating into two types:

• painted monophonic;
• with photo printing - these panels reliably imitate the texture of wood, as well as other materials.

The main advantage of metal facing material is its strength. It is resistant to shock loads and other negative influences. Therefore, it is often used for country houses.

Other advantages include important points, how:

• durability - manufacturers, as a rule, give a guarantee for metal panels for several decades;
• attractive appearance, especially for facade cladding materials with photo printing. Outwardly, they are difficult to distinguish from wood paneling;

• are a practical cover, since similarly plastic panels do not require care;
• fire-resistant - in this parameter they are superior to wooden and plastic panels.

Of course, this material, like all others, is not ideal.

Its disadvantages include the following:

• high thermal conductivity, however, mineral wool or other heat-insulating material located under the panels will level this drawback;
• noise during precipitation and strong wind;
• rather high cost, especially for metal siding with photo printing.

The cost of metal siding of various brands is given below:

Material 4: fiber cement siding

When choosing a facade material, many people prefer fiber cement siding, as this material has the following positive qualities:

• attractive design - the material can quite reliably imitate various finishing materials, including wood;
• fire safety;
• durability;
• resistance to biological influences, moisture, as well as low and high temperatures.

True, despite all these advantages, fiber cement siding has not gained such popularity as plastic, which is due to some of its serious drawbacks:

• high cost even in comparison with such finishing materials as metal siding and plinth panels;
• brittleness, as a result of which the material is unstable to mechanical stress;
• great weight.

The cost of fiber cement panels of some famous brands is given below:

Brand	Price for 1m2
CEDRAL	1300 rub.
Konoshima	1700 rub.
KMEW	2500 rub.
Asahi	2500 rub.

Facade material with insulation - thermal panel

Material 5: thermal panels

If you are interested in what you can sheathe the house from the outside in addition to siding, I recommend paying attention to thermal panels.

Unlike all the products described above, this material consists of the following two layers:

• insulation - is the base of the panel, made of polyurethane foam, extruded or ordinary polystyrene foam. The thickness of the plate can be from 30 to 150 mm, which allows you to choose the optimal thermal insulation for each individual case;

• decorative and protective coating that protects the insulation from atmospheric influences. As a decorative coating, clinker tiles can be used, which imitate brick lining, porcelain tiles, marble chips, etc.

Thanks to this, thermal panels allow you to clad the facade and at the same time insulate your home without using additional heat-insulating materials. This is perhaps their main advantage.

Of course, they also have other positive qualities:

• due to docking with each other in a lock, they form a continuous surface without cold bridges;

• high durability, especially for polyurethane foam-based panels covered with clinker tiles. The latter retains an attractive appearance for more than 100 years, although the insulation is unlikely to last as long;
• visually, clinker tiles used in thermal panels cannot be distinguished from brick cladding;

• resistance to negative biological factors;
• provide good sound insulation;

Among the shortcomings, the following points can be distinguished:

• high price - panels are more expensive than separate insulation and finishing material;

• heaters that are used in thermal panels have zero vapor permeability. Therefore, if you have a wooden house, sheathing must be done using a frame, i.e. hinged facade technology. Otherwise, moisture will accumulate on the surface of the walls.

Below is the cost for some domestic and foreign brands of thermal panels:

Material 6: aqua panels

Finally, consider such material as aquapanels. It is also unique in its kind, since it is used for rough finishing of the house from the outside. In this case, decorative can be used as a topcoat.

In other words, aquapanels allow you to combine "dry" facade finishing and "wet" finishing. Accordingly, you can paint the facade in any color you like.

Aquapanels are sheets consisting of several layers:

• core - made of Portland cement with a light filler;
• fiberglass mesh - reinforces the core on both sides;
• glossy outer layer - made of cement.

Working with aquapanels with your own hands is reminiscent of working with drywall indoors - first, the seams are reinforced, after which the entire surface of the panels is covered with putty. After that, the finish is applied.

To reinforce the seams of aquapanels, fiberglass mesh and adhesive plaster are used. For example, you can use the Knauf Sevener mixture.

Among the shortcomings of aquapanels, a rather high cost can be distinguished - about 700 rubles per 1m2. In addition, the panels are quite fragile, so they require careful handling.

Here, in fact, are all the materials for facade cladding that I wanted to tell you about.

Conclusion

We got acquainted with the most important qualities of six modern facade materials. Well, now everyone should decide how to sheathe the house from the outside, having estimated all their pros and cons, which I described above. I recommend watching the video in this article. If you have any questions about this or that material, write them in the comments, and I will answer you as soon as possible.

Completing the construction of a private house, dacha or cottage, developers are approaching the final stage, which is able to transform the appearance of the building, give the building a “zest”, and also add presentability. This is the exterior of the house. It improves the aesthetic perception of the structure, protects the facade from erosion damage as a result of exposure to precipitation, temperature changes and ultraviolet radiation. Consider the types exterior finish houses, each of which has certain characteristics.

Home decorating work

When should exterior finishing of the facade of the house be carried out?

Long before the end of construction, even at the stage of design work, the owners are thinking about how to finish the house outside after the walls have been erected and the roof has been installed. The choice of finishing material is a serious task.

It is important to foresee a set of moments:

• consider a method of attaching decorative trim;
• pay attention to the performance characteristics of the cladding;
• think over color scheme providing aesthetic perception;
• to prevent violation of the integrity of the skin at the final stage of work.

Consider the following factors:

• exterior cladding of the house must be done after installing windows and doors;
• the installation of decorative cladding should be carried out after the building has completely shrunk;
• before the start of finishing activities, it is necessary to check the deviation of the walls in the vertical plane;
• attention should be paid to the horizontalness of the base before fixing the decorative sheathing;
• facing work must be carried out before the onset of winter frosts;
• before the installation of finishing elements, the load capacity of the foundation of the building should be assessed;
• consider the compatibility of the cladding, which, according to its characteristics, must correspond to the wall material.

To guarantee a long service life decorative cladding, study the installation technology.

Exterior decoration of the house from SIP panels

We use natural materials - natural stone cladding

When deciding how to finish the walls outside the house, choose natural materials whenever possible. Using natural stone, you can change the external perception of the house, emphasize the sophistication of the taste of the owners.

The following types of natural stone are used for decoration:

• noble marble;
• traditional sandstone;
• granite of various shades;
• textured limestone.

The stone has the following properties:

• resistance to ultraviolet rays;
• increased margin of safety;
• ecological cleanliness;
• resistance to moisture;
• long period of use;
• decorative.

Installing a stone finish requires building qualifications.

Finishing the house with natural stone

Exterior cladding of the house with artificial stone

Usage artificial stone, produced on the basis of Portland cement, polymers or gypsum with modifying additives, allows you to finish the building in an original way, imitating the natural texture.

Artificial veneer has the following advantages:

• variety of invoices;
• extended range of colors;
• increased strength;
• reduced weight;
• ease of installation;
• reduced level of spending.

The formed surface needs a decorative coating with a protective varnish to ensure durability.

Brick use

Experienced developers, answering the question of how to sheathe the outer walls of the house, often recommend lining the house with bricks. This is the only method of decorative cladding of a building that is carried out before the installation of window and door frames. The technology allows, when arranging brick cladding, to lay insulation in the space between the masonry and the bearing wall.

The use of bricks in the decoration of the house

Various bricks are used for cladding:

• ceramic, made by firing clay;
• silicate, produced in autoclaves;
• pressed, obtained by the action of pressure on the raw material.

Advantages of brick finishing:

• reliable protection of capital walls from natural factors;
• the possibility of creating an original design;
• decorating masonry flaws;
• additional thermal insulation and sound absorption;
• resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• increased strength properties.

The disadvantages include only increased weight, which increases the load on the foundation. At the design stage, the load capacity of the foundation should be assessed. Professionally executed brickwork can decorate any building.

The use of tiles for facing works

Among many finishing building materials, it is also popular.

Finishing the facade of a stone house with brick-like concrete tiles

The following types apply:

• clinker;
• porcelain tile.

The appearance of the tile imitates natural stone or aged brick.

Benefits of tiles:

• increased texture;
• a variety of colors;
• reduced weight of products;
• no need for special care;
• accelerated dismantling of worn-out elements;
• resistance to negative temperatures.

The tile is able to maintain integrity for decades. With a limited budget for construction activities, this option is the best.

Decorative design of external walls with stone chips

marble plaster: wall decoration decorative crumb

Many developers are concerned about the question of how to sheathe the walls of the house from the outside, ensuring the originality of the texture. The answer is unequivocal - it is a stone crumb. It allows you to achieve a decorative effect, which is combined with high performance.

A special composition is used, in which there is a crushed fraction of mineral origin:

• granite particles;
• marble waste;
• sifted sand;
• crushed lime;
• small particles of mica;
• acrylic filler;
• Portland cement with dyes.

The composition contains some of the indicated ingredients, which, when mixed in certain proportions, reproduce the granite surface, as well as natural marble. The finishing mixture has good adhesion to concrete surfaces, drywall, brickwork and other fundamentals.

Advantages:

• accelerated application;
• increased strength;
• good vapor permeability;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• durability.

The weaknesses of the finishing mixture are the impossibility of coating metal panels and thermal insulation.

Exterior wall cladding

Exterior decoration of the house can be done with plaster

Plaster is traditionally used for finishing work.

Various plaster mixtures are used:

• cement;
• acrylic;
• silicate;
• silicone.

Mineral compositions differ:

• environmental friendliness;
• fire resistance;
• durability.

They also provide noise protection and keep you warm. Disadvantages - require processing with finishing mixtures and quickly harden.

Advantages of polymer plaster:

• high adhesion;
• moisture resistance;
• ease of application;
• elasticity;
• texture.

Acrylic plaster is in good contact with concrete, wood, brick and stone surfaces, without forming cracks on their surface. However, the plaster loses its properties under the influence of ultraviolet rays, and needs to be periodically updated.

Acrylic plaster house

Silicate plaster is different:

• affordable price;
• fire safety;
• high adhesion;
• ease of application.

Plaster based on liquid glass needs preliminary surface preparation, hardens quickly and is not compatible with all building materials.

Silicone plaster mixtures are quite expensive. They are supplied in ready-made and are characterized by improved performance properties:

• moisture resistance;
• adhesion;
• plasticity;
• durability;
• frost resistance.

Deciding on the choice of plaster is made individually.

External decorative finishing of houses with siding

Siding differs from lining by fixing method - it is attached with an overlap.

Exterior wall decoration frame house basement siding

Various materials are used to make siding.:

• metal;
• vinyl;
• wood.

Siding is different:

• the presence of a protective coating;
• a wide range of colors;
• original invoice.

Siding is widely used for finishing work.

Exterior decoration of the facade of the house with wooden clapboard and block house

Wooden planks of various sections with fasteners are called lining. The lining differs in price, which is due to the use of hardwood, hardwood or coniferous species.

Lining features:

• naturalness;
• decorative.

Starting housework wooden clapboard

Lining is divided into varieties that differ:

• type of wood;
• profile;
• operating conditions.

A block house is a type of lining that has a semicircular profile of the outer surface. The material is easy to mount and allows you to simulate a log house.

Decoration with facade panels

When deciding how to clad the house outside, you can choose different panels:

• metal with polymer protection;
• plastic, characterized by low weight;
• heat-insulating, insulated with a layer of polyurethane foam;
• sandwich panels with heat-insulating and sound-absorbing properties;
• fiber cement, requiring additional painting.

The life of the panels is calculated in decades. All types of panels provide:

• reliable protection of facades from the effects of natural factors;
• textured imitation of natural raw materials;
• possibility of accelerated installation.

Preferring panels, carefully study the operational properties.

facade panels for exterior home decoration

Construction of ventilated facades

The facade surface with the possibility of ventilation is a relatively new type of finish.

It is a multi-layer structure that combines:

• load-bearing frame;
• finishing material;
• thermal insulation layer.

The ventilated façade provides:

• the attractiveness of the building;
• thermal insulation;
• moisture removal.

The design differs in the increased price, provides effective energy saving.

External decorative painting

Using paint, you can quickly transform the appearance of facades from various building materials at low cost:

• wood;
• bricks;
• stone;
• concrete.

Decorative painting of the facade of the house

To ensure quality, roughness should be removed and the base should be prepared for painting.

Exterior cladding of the house with expanded polystyrene

Although styrofoam is heat-insulating material, it is used for the manufacture of finishing elements:

• frieze linings;
• decorative moldings;
• light gables.

Styrofoam is different:

• small weight;
• accelerated installation;
• accessibility.

There is a serious drawback - polystyrene foam is afraid of mechanical damage.

Combined finish

It provides:

• combination various materials. Tiles, for example, can be combined with plaster, paint or other finishes;
• division of the facade into parts with different design. This allows you to emphasize the corners of the building or individually design the different floors of the building.

Combined finish house facade

Decorativeness is provided through the use of matching materials.

Exterior decoration of the house from a bar

Buildings built from timber have certain features. With slight shrinkage, cracks may form on the surface of the walls, which will adversely affect the finish.

It is possible to use various finishing materials:

• bricks;
• tiles;
• siding;
• lining.

It is undesirable to use plaster, which may lag behind when the wooden structure shrinks.

There are many ways to finish the exterior of the house, involving the use of various finishing materials.

Having decided to clad the facade of the building, adhere to the following tips:

• wait for the final shrinkage of the building;
• study the characteristics of finishing materials;
• check the compatibility of the selected cladding with the wall material;
• understand the technology of cladding work.

The publication will help determine the best option, thanks to which the building will acquire an aesthetic and original look.

Often finished house requires finishing touches. Or the outdated walls of the building need to be updated, insulated and sheathed with other building material. At the same time, 90% of developers in all cases want to save the budget and choose an inexpensive facade material. That is why in the article we will analyze the cheaper it is to sheathe a house from the outside and at the same time get a beautiful decorative effect.

Important: when choosing a facade material for cladding a house, it is worth considering the difference in the linear expansion of the wall material and the material chosen for cladding. If this aspect is not taken into account, then under the influence of temperature changes, the walls of the house and the cladding will expand each in its own way. As a result, cracks may form outside or inside the cottage.

Before you inexpensively finish the walls of the cottage, you should take into account some points:

• So, when choosing a facing material for a house, it is worth considering not only the cost of the sheathing itself, but also the price of all components for the work. In addition, if the cladding will be done by craftsmen to order, then the price for the work should be added here.
• Sheathing the house is best done in the dry and warm season. So the material will grab as tightly as possible, and its very structure will not be disturbed by moisture.
• It is advisable to insulate the house under the cladding in order to reduce the sound permeability of the material and enhance the energy efficiency of the finished cottage. Mineral wool, polystyrene foam or polystyrene are used as heaters.
• Everything Construction Materials it is advisable to purchase from a trusted supplier who can provide quality certificates for all purchased goods. Thus, it will be possible to avoid possible marriage and subsequent downtime in work.

Important: choosing how to sheathe a house outside cheaply and beautifully, give preference to non-combustible materials.

Facade plaster

The most budget option for making the exterior of the house attractive. Besides that facade plaster plays the role of a decorative finish, since it is most often textured, such a building mixture also has a number of other advantages, such as:

• The function of thermal insulation allows you to additionally protect the walls of the house from the effects of cold;
• The soundproofing characteristics of facade plasters have also proven themselves on the positive side;
• In addition, plaster mixes have a positive effect on the safety of wall material, protecting blocks or bricks from destruction, burnout, swelling, etc.

For outdoor work, the world of building materials offers the following types of plaster:

• Silicone. The most expensive type of textured plasters. But at the same time, with minimal costs for the purchase of the mixture (in comparison with other finishing materials), it is possible to get strong walls of the house at the output. The effect is achieved due to silicone resins added to the composition of the building plaster mixture. In addition, thanks to this additive, silicone plaster does not pass or absorb water, and also does not lose its shade under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
• Mineral. This type of building mixture is made on the basis of cement and sand. Such a mixture is resistant to fading, the effects of temperature extremes, mechanical stress. However, more often mineral plaster is used in industrial construction.
• Acrylic plaster. It contains acrylic, which allows you to get a protective film on the surface of the facade dried after plastering. Thus, the lined house is not afraid of dirt, moisture, dust and debris. In addition, acrylic mortar does not fade in the sun. The only disadvantage of such a cladding is its poor vapor permeability.
• Decorative. It differs from the rest in a finished shade. That is, in the store you can choose the final shade of the mixture and plaster the house in a single tone, in accordance with the intended design.

Important: for aerated concrete walls, you should purchase plaster specially designed for such blocks. It allows you to even out visible irregularities and defects and protect the walls from moisture and temperature extremes.

facade paint

Another of the budget options, designed to decorate the walls of an old house. Let's say we have an old brick house that has lost its gloss. But at the same time, the walls are still quite strong. In this case, paint can be used as a facade "new thing". Such a material is a building mixture, which includes a structuring filler. The thickness of applying such paint is 10 mm, which allows you to form a protective and at the same time decorative barrier on the walls of the cottage.

The peculiarity of such a facade paint is that it can be applied even to an unprepared surface without first repairing cracks and chips. Due to its structure facade paint will cover up any imperfections. In addition, the coloring mixture is able to "breathe", which has a beneficial effect on both stone / block walls and wood.

Siding

Such sheathing material occupies one of the leading positions in the construction market. And competitiveness is due not only to the acceptable price of the material, but also technical specifications. Siding is thin long panels 150x500 mm, which have a perforated edge in their design for simplified installation of the material to the frame. The second edge of the panels has a light protrusion that allows you to cover the attachment points of the underlying elements. In this way, the skin takes on integrity and attractiveness.

Siding is also popular because it has a wide range of colors. Or rather, it is made in various designs - wood, marble, stone, brick, etc. Thus, you can give the house any look in accordance with the intended design.

There are several types of siding according to the type of material from which it is made:

• pvc siding. These are honeycomb panels that are lightweight. Thanks to such a hollow structure, siding panels act not only as decorative sheathing, but also additionally insulate the walls of the house. Such material does not rot, is not afraid of water, is resistant to burning and decay.
• Metal siding. Thin panels in steel, zinc or aluminium. They are 5 mm thick. Easy to install, resistant to negative effects of atmospheric precipitation and corrosion. You can sheathe such material yourself, without resorting to the help of professionals.
• Wooden siding. natural material, which is characterized by increased environmental friendliness, attractiveness and low thermal conductivity. However, wood panels cannot withstand moisture. And even if the panels are carefully treated with antiseptics and varnishes, wood has a shorter service life than metal or PVC.
• Fiber cement siding. The material is made from a mixture of cement and polymer fibers. The result is a material that is strong and resistant to various negative factors.

Important: siding can be mounted on top of the ventilated facade system. The material does not interfere with air microcirculation.

Tree

For sheathing a house in a country style, you can use a cut or unedged board. The first option is lumber with perfectly even edges. The second type of board is lamellas, sawn from an unprepared and uncleaned log. As a result, bark, bast and sapwood remain on the ends of the boards. Such sheathing material is used for wall cladding with a herringbone or overlap. The panels overlap one on one in the direction from the bottom up. The upholstery with proper care will last 15-20 years. Then the boards will need to be changed. Although for a small country house this finish is perfect. After all, the tree retains heat, provides the walls with breath, and it looks just beautiful.

If you want to use wood as a cladding, but in such a way that the house looks rich, then you can also use a block house. These are the same wooden panels, but with a convex side. That is, it imitates a log. Sheathing the house with a block house looks colorful and expensive at a low cost of material.

Tip: if you want to save even more, you can buy siding for a block house.

Decorative tiles

Clinker tiles are often used for facing the house. It can imitate brick, stone, etc. Such material is made from a mixture of water, clay and glaze. The result is an environmentally friendly material of low weight. Therefore, facing the house with tiles does not require strengthening the foundation. The tile perfectly interacts with the sun, water, low and high temperatures. And to fire, such material is completely inert. Laying tiles can be done independently, observing all the principles of laying. Thus, a budget option will be released.

Panels for house cladding

You can clad the house with light PVC panels. Such material is also inexpensive and attractive. Finishing can be done in the form of natural stone, marble, brick, wood, etc. The panels are lightweight, and therefore easy to install. With the help of such facing plates, you can make a beautiful decorative trim the whole cottage. Moreover, the panels can be combined by finishing the basement and corners of the house under a stone, and the walls can be done under a tree or simply by decorating in a uniform shade.

Remember, a house finished with the right materials not only gets a new look, but also gets a longer life.

As a rule, those building materials from which the walls of residential buildings and other buildings are erected require further cultivation, since they do not have an aesthetic appearance. In addition, such materials generally lose their attractiveness over time. Therefore, after the completion of construction, the question immediately arises: “How and how to sheathe the house from the outside?”. In any case, what is meant is the fact that technologies not related to “wet work” are preferred. At the same time, the main emphasis is on the speed of the work performed, as well as on their low costs. To save money, preference is given to independent work. Currently, this problem is solvable, since such materials and technologies are available.

The main requirement for materials is to ensure that their vapor permeability is higher compared to the materials from which the walls are made. This is necessary so that excess moisture, which from time to time appears in a person’s dwelling, can go out unhindered. In other words, it is necessary that both the walls and their lining breathe.

Always consider the vapor permeability of materials

If this requirement is violated, then moisture will accumulate at the border of the materials, which will lead to condensation, and this is a fertile environment for the development of rot and mold, which adversely affect building materials. V winter time moisture will freeze, which will lead to the destruction of the material of the walls, as well as finishing materials. As a result, sooner or later, everything will have to be redone or the skin removed.

The problem is that only wood products meet such requirements, and all other materials have low vapor permeability. But this problem can be solved technologically. Proceed as follows:

To date, both options are considered to be in demand, although the preference for either technology lies in the availability of funds, although it is impossible to say that the options differ greatly in terms of costs. Nowadays, all finishing materials and technologies are not cheap. In any case, the seeming cheapness of the option will cost a tidy sum, since all technologies are simple and do-it-yourself. A variant of an integrated approach is possible, with both options, which gives a much greater effect.

wood paneling

Wood as a building and finishing material has been used for many centuries. Our time is no exception, and wood trim remains relevant to this day. In addition to the fact that wood has a natural appearance, it is a material that removes excess moisture, regardless of what material the walls of a residential building are made of.

Facade decoration with wood

Most suitable materials for wall cladding, a block house and materials imitating timber are considered. It is possible to offer lining for exterior decoration, which is thicker than lining for interior work.

Block house is a material that imitates processed logs and is distinguished by a rounded shape of the front. The material that imitates the beam is similar to a square-shaped planed beam. All facing materials made of wood are mounted and covered with protective compounds, while they can either be painted or varnished.

Blockhouse decoration

Such facing materials are well suited for refining walls made of foam blocks. Installation boils down to the fact that a crate made of wood or metal is nailed to the walls. If necessary, then a heater is laid between the guide rails, in the form of mineral wool. After that, finishing material is attached to the crate.

Most cheap option- this is a sheathing of the front part of a residential building with an ordinary planed board. The board is mounted according to the same principle as the block house, but at the same time it is necessary to make sure that the lower edge of the next board overlaps the upper edge of the previous one by at least 1 centimeter, according to the “bump” principle, which allows you to reliably protect the walls of a residential building from atmospheric precipitation. This is a budget option, although in the end it will turn out quite well if everything is done wisely and slowly.

Planed board finish

This type of finish has the same disadvantages as all wood, since it is prone to rotting and pest infestation. Without appropriate and, as practice shows, annual care, such a surface quickly loses its decorative functions, as it darkens and becomes less and less attractive. Therefore, such material requires constant care, and this is not the principle on which modern developers or owners of private houses rely. As a rule, the owner wants to do everything reliably, quickly and forever, so as not to think about such a problem anymore.

siding

In addition to the fact that wood is not always available, it is also expensive, since it is included in the category of environmentally friendly materials. That is why building materials made of wood are very popular nowadays, and prices, as a rule, are dictated by demand. In addition to being expensive, it requires annual maintenance. If you sheathe a residential building with siding, then it will cost less, and besides, you don’t have to take care of it every year: do it and forget it.

Home decoration with siding

The siding is attached to the crate, so the facade is ventilated. Siding sheathing is very popular because the installation technology is so simple that you can handle it yourself. The advantage of this finishing material is that it is easily processed and it is permissible for them to sheathe the walls of buildings and structures made of any building material. This is also possible due to the fact that this finishing material is not heavy and does not overload the walls of buildings. It is safe to say that siding is a versatile finishing material with a long service life.

Vinyl siding

This finishing material is made from pvc material and is called vinyl. As a rule, the finishing material is represented by strips, 205 and 255 mm wide, having a thickness of 1.1 or 1.2 mm. On one side of the strip there is a lock for connecting panels, and on the other side there is a perforated strip for attaching the strip to the crate. Fastening is mainly carried out with self-tapping screws (PSh) with a wide hat.

Before installing the siding, a crate of wooden bars or a profile (SD-60) is attached to the wall, designed for the installation of drywall systems. The strips are completed with various profiles (starting, connecting, corner, etc.) so that the work has a complete look. As a rule, the screws are slightly undersized so that the strip slides freely under the influence of temperature fluctuations. environment. Such installation will not allow the siding to crack from the resulting stresses associated with siding extensions, and vice versa.

The advantage of this finishing material is that it is inexpensive (considering self-plating), it is quite simple and durable.

When choosing a material, it is better to give preference to imports, since domestic siding quickly fades in the sun. In addition, the finishing material of a domestic manufacturer becomes brittle in the cold, so it can be easily damaged.

Houses sheathed with siding on their own do not always look good, without regard to proportions, as evidenced by the photo below.

Many nuances are not taken into account here, so the facade looks like a barn: specialists do not work like that. In any case, if there is no experience with siding, it is better to invite the masters. It will turn out much more beautiful, and there will be someone to ask for the quality of work.

metal siding

The main material of manufacture is either aluminum or galvanized steel, on the bases of which a protective and decorative coating is applied. Mounting such siding is no different from mounting vinyl siding.

metal siding

As a rule, siding is covered with polymeric materials, which increases its service life, since the coating is resistant to fading, as well as other climatic processes. It is noted that metal siding is no different wide choice colors. In the case of powder coating, the color gamut is wider, while the coating is more reliable.

Metal siding is not a bad option, although it is too expensive. Despite this, everything pays off due to the fact that it will not be possible to simply damage metal siding, as is the case with vinyl. The advantage of this finishing material is also that it is permissible to sheathe a building even at sub-zero temperatures, and with ordinary siding such manipulations are undesirable.

The building is completely covered with metal siding.

A great option in terms of durability, but aesthetically, siding is inferior to many finishing materials, although ease of installation captivates, and this is an opportunity to save money by doing the cladding yourself. In addition, the practicality of the design and its functionality do not cause any doubt.

basement siding

This is a material that was developed specifically to protect the plinths of buildings. It is a type of vinyl siding, but it differs in appearance and thickness of the panels. Despite its purpose, the characteristics of the finishing material made it possible to use it not only for finishing the plinths of buildings, but also for cladding the facade of buildings and structures. This finishing material is distinguished by patterns that imitate various building materials, including brick and wild stone. The pattern turns out to be so believable that at a distance it is generally difficult to understand that this is a finish of vinyl siding, and not of decorative brick.

Basement siding under the stone

Basement siding has the same fastening as conventional siding, but there are also differences: basement siding is not produced in strips, like vinyl, but in the form of separate fragments that should be joined using curly edges. Therefore, the crate is performed somewhat differently, taking into account the size of these fragments. The most important thing is not to screw the screws to the end, leaving a small gap.

The crate is made of wooden bars treated with special antiseptic compounds or from metal profiles. Alternatively, the sheathing can be solid, made of plywood or OSB boards. In this case, you can get a fairly reliable facade of a residential building, the quality of which is much higher.

Fiber cement boards and fiber cement siding

New materials appeared on the market of facing materials in the form of fiber cement boards, as well as siding made of the same material. It is produced in the form of sheets using a special technology, using wood waste, quartz, mica, cement, as well as containing chlorine or asbestos, but such finishing materials can only be used for exterior decoration. The surface of the plates consists of a decorative and protective coating, of the following nature:

• Acrylic, which is cheap, but at the same time it is resistant to fading.
• Hydrophilic, quite expensive, but having a service life of about 30 years.
• Photoceramic, both inexpensive and expensive, retaining color for a long time.

The nature of the coating can be smooth, glossy or matte, and also have a pattern that imitates various building materials.

Wood grain fiber cement siding

Installation of plates is carried out on a kind of brush, which is attached to the base with special fasteners. Such sheathing material creates the appearance of a continuous surface, and the joints of the plates are hermetic, which prevents precipitation from entering the structure.

Fiber cement siding is a cladding material produced using the same technology, but is produced in the form of long strips of a certain size. The material is easily processed and mounted on the crate with an overlap, with overlapping of the lower strips according to the “bump” principle. The siding is attached to the base with nails or self-tapping screws.

Thermal panels

Thermal panels perform two functions: they serve for facing the facades of buildings, as well as for their simultaneous insulation. Therefore, in the factory, a decorative layer is applied to the heat-insulating layer. Thermal panels can look like marble or a natural stone, while they do not burn, and also do not absorb moisture.

Material options

The main material of their manufacture may be different, but mainly foam, mineral wool or extruded polystyrene foam is used. The installation method depends on what material the thermal panels are made of. If it is polystyrene foam or polystyrene foam, then the plates are simply glued to the surface using a special adhesive. The joints are closed either with special aluminum strips, or rubbed with a special compound, in the form of a paste or mastic.

If it is mineral wool, then such thermal panels are mounted on a special crate, and the joints are sealed in the same way.

The advantage of such a material is that a minimum of time is spent on refining, while the walls are immediately insulated. As practice shows, a very decent appearance is obtained. Since thermal panels have appeared quite recently, the experience of their use is still not enough to make a final conclusion about their quality and practicality.

There are also clinker thermal panels, when clinker tiles are glued onto the base of the insulation. It should be immediately warned that the material is not cheap, but its characteristics are unique, as are the possibilities for a variety of finishes.

Clinker panel options

In our time, it will not be difficult to carry out a decorative finish on the facade of a building, since the choice of materials allows this to be done, regardless of financial capabilities. The main thing is to do everything right so that condensate does not accumulate on the border of two materials - construction, from which the walls of the house are built, and finishing, intended for decorative finishing.

Finally

You can’t forbid living beautifully, but this is not the most important thing when it comes to cladding the facade of a private house or other building or structure. The main task pursued by the owner is the appropriate protection of the walls from atmospheric precipitation, which quickly turns the material from which the walls are built into an unattractive building structure. In addition, after some time, under the influence of precipitation and temperature changes, the material begins to collapse.

To prevent this from happening, the walls have to be closed, and with the help of finishing materials that can create a harmonious appearance for many years, as well as able to withstand atmospheric influences. As a rule, most citizens do not have sufficient savings to use more modern, environmentally friendly materials, so they sheathe the walls with siding or foam, after which the foam is covered on top decorative plaster. It can be said that this budget options, but they play a certain decorative and protective role, in addition to this, the walls are insulated at the same time.

Installation of siding is much easier compared to the use of foam, and also more practical, since it is devoid of "wet" technology. The use of polystyrene involves a number of technological steps associated with glue and putty. In addition, the final stage of work associated with the application of a decorative layer is impossible without professionals, which means that it is unlikely that you will be able to finish the walls of the house yourself, especially with high quality.

Whoever has more money prefers a block house or other more modern products and technologies.