A variety of materials for exterior home decoration. Review of modern materials for finishing the facade of a private house The best cladding of a private house

On construction forums, where facade cladding is discussed, every third post about how something went wrong. The plaster cracked, the bark beetle got clogged with dirt and lost its appearance, the facing bricks and tiles began to fall off. This happens when the material for finishing the facade is chosen out of emotion or based only on the budget.

When choosing finishing materials, you need to focus not only on the price and appearance. How the facade decoration of the house behaves during operation is influenced by the material of the walls, the power of the foundation, and even the climatic zone in which you live.

In this article, we will consider materials for finishing facades, their advantages and disadvantages, and we will figure out in which cases this or that finishing material is suitable.

Popular finishing materials:

  • Decorative plaster
  • Bark beetle
  • Porcelain stoneware
  • Natural wood
  • Artificial and a natural stone
  • Brick
  • Tile
  • Siding
  • Facade panels

Facing the house with decorative plaster

Where is used
Decorative plaster is suitable for houses with complex architecture. It can be applied to walls made of bricks, shells, concrete, foam and aerated concrete. But there is a nuance: if the masonry is uneven and the vertical discrepancies reach 2-3 cm, then it is expensive to level the wall with layers of plaster.

Material may crack at low temperatures. Therefore, such plaster is rarely used in the northern regions.

Stores offer several types of plasters, depending on the tasks that need to be solved.

Acrylic
Elastic plaster. If you withstand the application technology, it does not crack with a slight shrinkage of the house. Resistant to high humidity and frost, vapor permeable. The plaster absorbs dirt quickly, but is easy to clean.

With the help of acrylic plaster, you can create a different texture (photo # 1)

Silicone
Differs in good wear resistance. With its help, you can create a different texture of the walls: grooves, "pebbles", drawings. It is necessary to renew silicone plaster no more than once every 10-15 years.


"Pebble" effect created by silicone plaster (photo # 2)

Mineral
Consists of cement and colored stone chips. The range of colors is small - 4-7 colors. The downside is low elasticity. At the slightest shrinkage of the house, the plaster on the outside cracks. This is particularly impractical because all new homes are prone to shrinkage.


Mineral plaster with marble chips in the composition well hides irregularities on the walls (photo # 3)

Silicate
It is based on potassium liquid glass, which provides high moisture and fire resistance. High vapor permeability, low pollution are the advantages of this material.


Silicate plaster can be applied with a thin layer (photo # 4)

Pros and cons of plastering

pros

  • Suitable for cladding very complex architectural structures.
  • Can be combined with other types of materials.
  • Lower price compared to other types of facing materials.

Minuses

  • It needs renovation and repair every 2-4 years depending on the type of plaster.
  • Not suitable for curved walls. It is necessary to first bring out the wall so that there is no vertical discrepancy. These are additional costs.
  • High requirements for adherence to application technology. Before applying the plaster, the walls of the house must be prepared: cleaned, leveled, reinforced with a mesh, putty and primed.


To reinforce the facade, the builders used poor quality glue and mesh, which is why the plaster began to crack a month after application (photo # 5)

Exterior decoration of the house with bark beetle

Where is used
The bark beetle is used for plastering the facades of houses and offices. Suitable for walls made of stone, brick, sandwich panels, concrete, foam and aerated concrete. It can be applied to any insulation: mineral wool, foam concrete, expanded polystyrene.

The bark beetle is of two types:

  • Acrylic. Sold ready-made. Does not need painting.
  • Cement-gypsum or mineral. Sold as a dry mix. Mineral bark beetle must be painted with silicone-based paint. Otherwise, after 2-4 years, not only the decorative layer will collapse, but also the base reinforcing layer.


Depending on the application technique, the bark beetle looks different (photo # 6)

pros

  • Weather resistance. The plaster can withstand temperatures from - 55 ° C to + 60 ° C.
  • Resistance to mechanical stress. The bark beetle withstands blows from hail, water flow, light tapping.
  • Texture, due to which you can hide uneven walls. Also, due to the pattern on the bark beetle, cracks are less visible.
  • Ease of application. If you wish, you can plaster the walls yourself.
  • Large selection of colors.

Minuses

  • Clogs up quickly with dust. It should be washed at least once a year.
  • If a chip has formed, then the bark beetle is difficult to restore so that it is invisible.
  • If the walls are not prepared for application or if the technology is violated, there is a risk of swelling and peeling of the plaster.

House cladding with porcelain stoneware

In terms of its technical properties, porcelain stoneware is not inferior to natural stone. In addition to the decorative function, porcelain stoneware also performs a protective one: it provides sound and heat insulation.

Where is used
Porcelain stoneware is used for cladding facades of office and residential buildings. In Russia, they are used mainly for cladding a basement or office buildings. The material makes the structure heavier. Therefore, if you plan to use it for cladding a private house, study the project of the house and make sure that the foundation has a margin of safety.


In Russia, in private housing construction, facade decoration with porcelain stoneware is rarely used (photo No. 7)

pros

  • Increased strength and resistance to weathering.
  • Does not allow moisture to pass through, does not fade and does not lose its appearance. The material reliably protects the facade from destruction.
  • Doesn't require repair. During operation, there is no need to update the facade.
  • Resistant to mold and condensation.
  • Representative appearance.

Minuses

  • Great weight. Porcelain stoneware makes the building much heavier. It is advisable to take this into account even at the design stage.
  • High price. The cost of porcelain stoneware and facade cladding is 2-8 times higher than that of other facing materials.
  • Increased requirements for the quality of installation. It is difficult to find a team that has enough experience with this material.

House facade decoration with wood

Where is used
Wood is used for cladding private and country houses... Suitable for wall decoration made of bricks, foam and aerated concrete, as well as for frame cottages. The material is lightweight and in most cases does not require a reinforced foundation. Can be used to decorate old houses with weak foundations.

Manufacturers offer several types wood materials for facade cladding:

  • Siding. It is used in the renovation of old and decoration of new houses.
  • Lining. Made from solid wood. It is mounted on the thorn-groove system.
  • Block house. A type of board that imitates the wall of a log house. The material is strong enough. It surpasses the lining in width and thickness.
  • Planken. Facade board with bevel. It differs from an ordinary board in the shape of the edges; externally, the plank is similar to a bar.


Wooden materials differ in thickness, fastening method and appearance (photo # 8)

pros

  • Environmentally friendly material.
  • Additional heat and noise protection.
  • Resistant to high and low temperatures.
  • Fast installation. Depending on the type of material, the exterior decoration of the house takes from 3 to 10 days.
  • Large selection of colors and textures.

Minuses

  • Flammability.
  • Knots, cracks, resin.
  • Hygroscopicity.
  • Susceptibility to fungal infection.
  • Difficult care.

Finishing with natural or artificial stone

Where is used
The decorative facing of the plinth with a stone is most often used in country houses and office buildings. Less often - this material is used to decorate the entire facade. It is suitable for use in any climatic zone. The stone is resistant to temperature extremes and moisture.

Artificial and natural stone is used for facade decoration:

  • Fake diamond. Manufacturers produce several types of artificial stone: clinker, concrete, sand-polymer, ceramic. Materials differ in appearance and properties.
  • A natural stone. Most often they use granite, marble, travertine, slate, tuff, sandstone, dolomite.


Artificial stone made of sand-polymer mixture. In appearance it is very similar to the real one (photo # 9)

pros

  • Natural and fake diamond strong, moisture resistant and durable. At correct installation the facade does not need additional maintenance for ten years.
  • The facade finished with natural stone looks solid and expensive.

Minuses

  • Natural stone is difficult to cut. The hardest thing to work with is granite, marble.
  • If low-quality dyes are used in the production of artificial stone, the stone fades. It is difficult for an ordinary buyer to determine how high-quality product is in front of him.
  • The cost of natural stone is 2-15 times higher than that of other finishing materials.

Facing the house with bricks

Decorative brick for facade cladding is a lightweight brick that is cut into two halves.

Where is used
The material can be used for cladding any house or cottage, including frame ones. Suitable for any climatic zone. If you are using whole bricks for finishing, make sure that the foundation can withstand the additional load. This is especially true for lightweight strip and pile foundations.

Brick types:

  • Ceramic brick. The material is resistant to high and low temperatures, provides additional thermal insulation. But there is also a minus - the brick absorbs moisture. To prevent the brick from collapsing, it must be treated with a water-repellent solution.
  • Clinker brick. The material is resistant to moisture and temperature extremes.
  • Silicate brick. The material is dense, resistant to mechanical stress. Differs in good sound insulation. Unpretentious care.
  • Aged brick. After molding, the masters process the brick with a special compound, and then burn it. The brick turns out to be uneven and with a different pattern.


Photos of different types facing brick(photo # 10)

Facade cladding

Where is used
Facade tiles are suitable for cladding country house, cottage, office building. It does not make the structure of the house heavier, therefore it can be used on any type of building. Suitable for both conventional and ventilated facades.

Types of tiles:

  • Porcelain stoneware. Frost-resistant, environmentally friendly material. Does not absorb moisture, can also be used in rooms with high humidity.
  • Ceramics. Facade ceramics are not very common, since only a few manufacturers produce options for facade cladding.
  • Clinker. In terms of frost resistance, the tile surpasses even porcelain stoneware.
  • Agglomerate. It is made of granite or marble chips. Durable, abrasion resistant.
  • Concrete tiles. Frost-resistant, durable, but inferior to other types of tiles in appearance.


Quartz agglomerate is similar in appearance to natural stone (photo # 11)

Facing the house with siding

One of the most popular materials for facade cladding. Shockproof, fade resistant, durable. Siding service life - from 25 years. With careful handling - up to 50 years.

Alta Profile company annually conducts laboratory tests of their products at the Composite Test Certification Center and at the Polisert Coordination Center.

Where is used
Suitable for all types of houses. Lightweight construction does not weigh down the building. One square meter siding weighs 2 kg. Therefore, house cladding with siding is used for the restoration of old houses and for frame cottages. Depending on the type of material, it is suitable for use in the southern and northern regions.

Siding types:

Vinyl
Siding is characterized by increased frost resistance. Even at temperatures of - 60 ° C, the panels are shock-resistant. This type of siding is in demand in the northern regions of the country: Murmansk, cities of Yakutia. Siding is resistant to moisture. It is one of the few materials that can be used in humid regions. Siding is presented in 40 colors, including rare ones.


Vinyl siding"Blockhouse" of golden color produced by Alta Profile (photo # 12)

Acrylic
Acrylic siding is 8 times more UV resistant than vinyl siding. It is suitable for cladding buildings in Crimea and southern Russia, where a large number of sunny days a year. Siding does not deform even at a temperature of + 80 ° C. Unpretentious care.


Red-brown acrylic siding. Imitation of a ship board (photo # 13)

Block house
Plastic panels imitating a natural frame. The block house surpasses in its operational characteristics natural wood... Resistant to high humidity, resists infection by fungi and mold. Does not burn and does not need special care. It is enough to wash it once or twice a year with plain water. Alta Profile produces block house in two types: acrylic and vinyl.


Acrylic block house in light oak color produced by Alta Profile (photo # 14)

A private house sheathed with a block house looks like a log house

pros

  • Low flammability. Unlike wood cladding, house cladding with siding is safer.
  • Increased resistance to UV radiation and moisture. Can be used in regions with difficult weather conditions.
  • More than 40 colors and textures. You can implement any idea for home decoration.
  • Resistant to chemicals. Siding can be washed with any detergent.
  • Elasticity and impact resistance. The material does not deform upon impact.
  • Price. The cost of siding is 3-5 times less than the cost of wood.
  • Ease of maintenance. Unlike wood panels, the plastic block house does not need special care. It is enough to wash it once or twice a year with plain water.

Minuses

  • Requires professional editing.

Siding installation errors: video

Home decoration with facade panels

Where is used
Cladding panels are a particularly durable material. Suitable for all types of buildings. They can be used in any climatic zone and are attached to any insulation. The panels retain their impact resistance at temperatures from +50 to - 60 ° C. The material is lightweight, does not weigh down the building. They can be used to veneer the basement or sheathe the entire facade. The panels can be combined with siding.

Types of front panels:

  • Under the brick. Alta-profile produces several types of brick-like panels: antique brick, bassoon, clinker brick, brick. The panels are available in six colors.
  • Under the tiles. The range of 60 types of textures and colors: granite, stone, rocky stone, rubble stone and many others.


Facing the basement and the entire facade with "Stone" facade panels (photo # 15)

Types of facade panels "Alta-Profile": video

pros

  • Compliant with GOSTs and international standards.
  • Resistant to showers, hail, thunderstorms, snow.
  • Suitable for facades and plinths.
  • When heated, they do not emit toxic substances. The panels are suitable for private housing construction.
  • Suitable for any climatic zone.
  • Can even be mounted on uneven walls.
  • Price from 1000 rubles per m2.
  • Designed for 30 years of operation.

How to decorate the facade: summary

When choosing how to tile a house, you need to take into account the strength of the foundation, the material of the walls, the climatic zone.

Decorative plaster works well in the southern and central regions, but is not suitable for the northern ones.

Facing with porcelain stoneware and stone is possible only for buildings where there is a margin of safety in the foundation, since they make the structure heavier. These options are not suitable for an old house, frame cottage or log house.

Siding and facade panels are a versatile material:

  • Can be matched to any climatic zone.
  • Suitable for all types of houses, including piled ones. Does not make the structure heavier.
  • Can be mounted on walls made of any material: wood, foam and aerated concrete, brick, concrete, SIP panels.

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The final stage building a house is facing the facade, and here many owners have an important question - which material is better and cheaper to buy? Ideally, the choice of material for exterior decoration should occur even at the design stage of the house. Today, a huge assortment is presented on the market of finishing materials, so everyone can choose an option to their taste and their wallet. However, in the selection process, several important factors should be taken into account: the facing material should look aesthetically pleasing, improve the exterior of the house, and be in harmony with the territory. Secondly, it must reliably protect the structure from the adverse effects of the environment, have high sound and heat insulation properties. Third, the choice of finishing should be based on the type of building material.

A variant of the combined cladding of the house.

Plaster

One of the most common, inexpensive, simple materials decorative plaster is used for the exterior cladding of the building. The composition of various modern plasters is very different, and therefore the properties and appearance of the resulting surface will also differ.

Pros of finishing material:

  • aesthetics;
  • the ability to paint in any color;
  • resistance to moisture, precipitation. At the same time, excess moisture inside the building can freely pass through the coating to the outside;
  • resistance to temperature extremes, ultraviolet light;
  • high sound and heat insulation;
  • ease of application;
  • suitable for any building wall material;
  • most types of plaster are inexpensive.

However, if the application decorative plaster was produced in violation of the technology, the following problems may appear: cracking, flaking and the appearance of spots on the surface. To reduce the risk of such problems, entrust your plastering to a responsible and experienced craftsman.

There are many formulations of plaster that allow you to get a different surface and appearance. Let's consider them in more detail.

Mineral plaster

As the name implies, this material has a mineral base, which consists of marble (granite), lime, Portland cement. Has a porous structure. Thanks to its components, mineral plaster has very high performance properties:

  1. Strength, durability (with the correct application and the right combination building materials the plaster will last at least 15 years).
  2. High thermal insulation properties.
  3. Vapor permeability (moisture can escape outside, and the walls of the building "breathe").
  4. Resistance to heat and frost, daily temperature extremes.
  5. Resistant to aggressive detergents.
  6. Fire resistance.

Various colors of mineral plaster.

When installing, it should be borne in mind that mineral plaster sets very quickly - within 15 minutes, therefore all work with it must be carried out quickly and in a single stage, otherwise the surface will be curved, wavy. The specified feature of the plaster can be used to your advantage - all application work will be done as soon as possible, but for this you need to hire a competent person.

Mineral plaster is not suitable for cladding recently erected buildings, as it can crack during shrinkage.

Acrylic plaster

It is produced on a water-based acrylic base. Main advantages:

  1. Elasticity (that is, the material is suitable for cladding new buildings).
  2. Wear resistance and durability (up to 18-20 years).
  3. Water vapor permeability and the ability of walls to "breathe".
  4. Resistance to the development of fungi, mold.
  5. Wide color range.
  6. The formulations are sold immediately ready to use.

However, there are some disadvantages:

  1. Higher cost compared to mineral composition.
  2. Flammability, and accordingly, the inability to use with some materials (for example, mineral wool).
  3. Fast drying.
  4. Attraction of dust and the need for regular washing.

Texture and color options for acrylic plaster.

Silicate plaster

Another high-quality type of facade plaster is silicate. The composition is based on silicate glass, therefore the material has the following operational properties:

  1. Long service life (up to 30 years).
  2. Resistant to moisture, ultraviolet light, and other adverse external influences.
  3. Elasticity (no cracks when the building shrinks).
  4. Minimal contamination and easy cleaning.

However, if you are faced with the question: which material is better and cheaper to choose for facing the facade of a house, then there will be no silicate plaster the best solution due to its high cost. Also small color palette, quickness of drying, the need to apply a special primer. It should be borne in mind that silicate plaster is not combined with all heaters.

The house is faced with silicate plaster.

Silicone plaster

Also a very high quality, durable facing material, which has practically no drawbacks. It is created on the basis of silicone resins, therefore it has unique performance characteristics: durability, strength, resistance to environmental influences, the ability to use with any insulation and building materials, minimal tendency to contamination and ease of cleaning. Plus, silicone plaster is easy to apply.

The only drawback of the material that stops many from buying is the high price.

The elasticity of the silicone coating.

Siding

By right, siding can be called the leader in the market of facing materials. It gained such extreme popularity due to its low cost, simplicity of decoration, modern and stylish appearance. Siding are narrow panels made of various materials with a length of 2 to 6 m, which are attached to each other using a herringbone profile.

Siding allows, in a short time and at minimal cost, not only revet a new building, but also restore the old building.

Main advantages:

  1. Durability (the coating will last at least 50 years).
  2. Aesthetic appearance.
  3. Simplicity and speed of installation.
  4. Simplicity of care (washing), no need for additional painting.
  5. Huge selection of siding materials, as well as colors.
  6. Resistant to damage by insects, fungi, mold, microorganisms.
  7. Lightness, flexibility of the material.
  8. Resistant to temperature extremes, moisture, ultraviolet.

Country house clad with siding.

At the same time, it is worth considering the disadvantages of this type of cladding (many disadvantages depend on the specific siding material):

  1. Synthetic and non-ecological material.
  2. Flammability (for example, vinyl siding ignites very easily, emits corrosive smoke when burning, it is difficult to extinguish).
  3. Brittle at low temperatures (vinyl siding).
  4. Metal siding is susceptible to deformation upon contact (for example, it can be bent, but it will not be possible to return to its original appearance).

Siding can be made from the following materials:

  1. Wood. It is made of pressed wood fibers with the addition of binders. Not in demand due to cost, fragility, susceptibility to moisture.
  2. Aluminum / steel. It is used for finishing public and industrial buildings due to its durability and fire safety. Available in any shade. However, it is rarely used for finishing private houses due to its high cost.
  3. Cement. The basis of the material is cement and cellulose. Due to its fire resistance, it is used mainly for finishing industrial and public buildings. Not widely used in the decoration of private houses due to the large weight, limited colors, price and complex installation.
  4. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Vinyl siding is the undisputed leader in purchases, therefore we will consider it in more detail.

Vinyl

And of all types of siding is the most budgetary, has a wide range of colors, moreover, it can imitate the texture of wood and other materials. Has all the benefits of siding. But before deciding to buy, consider the shortcomings of the material:

  1. Low level of thermal insulation.
  2. The complexity of replacing the panel in case of damage.
  3. High coefficient of linear expansion (this is more likely not a minus, but a feature that should be taken into account during installation).

Vinyl siding for the building facade.

Basement siding is also made from polyvinyl chloride. Differs from vinyl thickened wall panels (up to 3.5 mm). This material is the ideal solution for cladding the lower floors of buildings.

The use of basement siding for cladding a residential building.

When choosing vinyl siding, pay attention to the components in the composition and color - due to the presence of titanium dioxide (TiO2), the material becomes resistant to fading in the sun.

And since this substance is white, then all colors with its addition have gentle, pastel, soft tones. Therefore, it is better to refuse to buy siding of a rich, unnatural shade - there is a high risk of stumbling upon a low-quality coating, which will soon fade in the sun.

Facade brick

For facing work, a special brick is used, which is called facade, facing or front. Depending on the composition, the appearance and properties of the brick differ, but the common features for this facing material can be called:

  • strength and stability;
  • a large selection of textures, colors, shapes;
  • aesthetic appearance.

Various types of bricks for facade work.

Cladding bricks can be of the following types:

  • clinker;
  • ceramic;
  • silicate;
  • hyper-pressed.

Let's consider all types in more detail.

Clinker

It is made of refractory shale clays, fired at high temperatures, as a result of which it acquires the highest refractoriness, frost and moisture resistance, strength.

Main advantages:

  1. Resistance to mechanical damage.
  2. Wear resistance.
  3. Resistance to temperature extremes, ultraviolet light, moisture, aggressive substances.
  4. Nice appearance.
  5. Environmental friendliness.
  6. Ease of maintenance (periodic cleaning of the facade).

Dark clinker brick for facade cladding.

Considering its performance characteristics, clinker brick is the best solution for cladding a house. However, the disadvantages of the material include cost, heavy weight and difficult installation. Alternatively, you should take a closer look at clinker tiles, which have similar parameters, but differ in their small thickness.

Ceramic

It is made from clay by firing at high temperatures. It has the same advantages as clinker bricks, but is cheaper. It can have a classic brick surface (matte / smooth), imitate a stone, be covered with glaze of various shades.

The disadvantage is high water absorption (up to 10%), as a result of which it can reduce the resistance of the material to frost.

Ceramic brick in classic shade.

Hyper pressed brick

Unlike the two previous varieties, high-temperature firing is not used in the manufacture of this material. And clay with sand is not used in the composition. Hyper-pressed bricks are molded under high pressure from cement, limestone, dyes and other additives.

Pros of facing material:

  1. Strength and durability.
  2. Large assortment of colors.
  3. The perfect geometric shape of each product.
  4. Ease of operation and installation.

Despite such high performance, bricks have disadvantages: thermal conductivity, heavy weight and color change over time.

Various shades of hyper-pressed bricks.

Silicate

Sand and cement are used for manufacturing. This type of brick is the most budgetary, but the least popular due to its low external characteristics. It differs in strength, good geometric shape of products, soundproof qualities, however, this brick has quite a few disadvantages:

  1. Low thermal insulation performance.
  2. High water absorption.
  3. Low indicators of frost resistance.
  4. Great weight.

A house with sand-lime brick cladding looks very aesthetically pleasing, but this material is now used less and less.

A rock

With this finishing material, no others can compete in durability, strength, decorative properties. It can be natural and artificial.

Natural stone

Natural stone is a very expensive pleasure, because if you decide which material is better and cheaper to buy for facing the facade of a house, then this option is definitely not suitable. However, natural stone can not be completely revetted the entire area, but it can be used as a decoration or to accentuate attention.

Obviously, natural stone shows excellent resistance to moisture, UV, low and high temperatures... Even after decades, it does not lose its beautiful appearance, does not require repair and maintenance. However, in addition to the high price, the large weight of the material stops it from buying.

Types of stones used for outdoor decoration:

  • granite;
  • dolomite;
  • sandstone;
  • slate;
  • dolomite;
  • marble;
  • quartzite;
  • travertine;
  • gabbro.

Cladding made of natural stone makes the house expensive and elitist, looks harmonious on large houses complex design and architecture.

Natural stone inserts in the cladding of the house.

Fake diamond

An alternative to natural is artificial stone. Outwardly, the two types are hardly distinguishable (as can be seen in the photo), but the cost of an artificial analogue is much cheaper, besides, it has a lower weight. It has similar characteristics to natural stone.

Even in the case of buying an artificial stone, its cost will be much higher than the price for a similar amount of other finishing materials for the facade.

Also take into account the service life - this is if the natural stone will serve you for decades, but the decorative analogue for finishing the facade will last about 20 years.

A variety of shades, textures and forms of artificial stone.

Facing tiles

It is also a very common material for finishing the exterior walls of a building. It allows you to restore an old building, as well as transform and even insulate a new building.

Types of tiles for cladding:

  • ceramic;
  • concrete;
  • clinker;
  • agglomerate;
  • terracotta;
  • porcelain stoneware.

For cladding private houses, the first three types are often used, the rest are used in the facades of public buildings.

Ceramic tile

A common cladding material with a pleasant decorative view and high operating rates. Pros of choosing ceramic tiles:

  1. Low water absorption.
  2. Resistant to high and low temperatures.
  3. Mechanical strength.
  4. A large selection of shades, textures, the ability to implement many design ideas.
  5. Minimal dust and dirt contamination.

Ceramic tiles are in the middle price range in the cladding market. Its disadvantages include very low vapor permeability (ie, the walls of the building cannot “breathe”), as well as a relatively high weight.

A variety of shades of ceramic tiles.

Concrete tiles

It is successfully used for decoration of both residential buildings and office buildings, commercial premises. It is made on the basis of quartz sand, portland cement, various additive components. Material advantages:

  1. Large selection of shades (it can be painted as itself concrete mix and ready-laid tiles). So, you can choose tiles with imitation of granite, marble, malachite, amber, iridescent, monochromatic.
  2. Possibility of inexpensive finishing of the building.
  3. Wear resistance, durability, reliability.
  4. Possibility of using for the restoration of an old building.

This material is not without its drawbacks: large modules of concrete tiles can only be mounted dry (for small modules, both dry and wet methods are suitable). It is undesirable to use concrete tiles in regions with severely frosty winters.

Plinth covered with concrete tiles.

Clinker tiles

Previously, we have already considered clinker brick cladding. Clinker tiles are no different from bricks in terms of their characteristics and properties, but they are lighter in weight. In terms of frost resistance and strength, clinker tiles are ahead of porcelain stoneware and marble.

The facade of the building can be designed for every taste if you use clinker tiles as decorative inserts.

Facade clinker tiles look very aesthetically pleasing and advantageous.

Sandwich panels

Sandwich panels are high-tech, modern, high-quality structures for finishing the facade of a building. They are mainly used for cladding industrial and commercial buildings, but can also be used for cladding a residential building. They consist of several layers: a heat-insulating core sewn between two metal profiles. For bonding, glue is used, and outside a metal sheet covered protective film... The core can be used:

  • polyurethane foam;
  • mineral wool on a basalt basis;
  • expanded polystyrene.

Sandwich panel structure.

Sandwich panels have high performance characteristics:

  1. Resistance to biological factors;
  2. Heat and sound insulation.
  3. Low moisture absorption.
  4. Mechanical strength.
  5. Easy to install and work with panels.
  6. Consistency of material properties over time.
  7. Aesthetic and modern appearance.

The only and very significant drawback of this material is its high cost.

House in modern style lined with sandwich panels.

Facade design options

The choice of facing material should be based not only on the characteristics of the material itself, but also on what the building is built from and how these materials can be combined.

Classification of facade structures:


Wet facade construction.

Using our overview of facade materials, you can make the right choice and decide which material is better and cheaper to use for cladding the facade of a house.

You can learn more about finishing facade materials from the video:

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Types of facades

Cladding materials for exterior home decoration

It is the facade materials for finishing the house that can give the structure a special flavor, make a bulky building built according to a standard design more elegant, add a touch of exclusivity to the music of foam concrete, brick or gas silicate blocks from which the walls are erected.

Due to the wide variety of finishing materials, many today are faced with a difficult choice. Do not forget that the facade finishing carries not only an aesthetic function, but also must withstand external destructive factors such as water, wind, UV radiation, snow and low temperatures, mechanical damage.

How to choose a facade material

First, you need to highlight a few particularly important criteria that you need to pay attention to when determining the material for cladding a building:

  • Durability. Manufacturer's declared service life.
  • Waterproof. The higher the hygroscopicity of the material, the longer it will last.
  • Resistant to fading. Any material burns out, but how slowly and evenly this will happen, speaks of its quality.
  • Complexity of installation. Based on the complexity, we can say the cost of installation.
  • Specific gravity material. The larger it is, the more difficulties it has with strengthening the foundation.
  • Flammability degree. A safe material must not support combustion.
  • Frost and heat resistance.
  • The cost of the material itself and, what is important, its components.
  • A variety of colors and textures.

The most common types of facades

Let's consider the most common types of facades. Today it is:

1) Siding. It is made from various raw materials, most often it is PVC or metal. It consists of long narrow slats that are installed on the crate. Of the indisputable advantages - low cost and ease of installation. This type of facade is lightweight and does not rot.
2) Fiber cement panels. Manufactured from a mixture of cement, natural mineral fillers, fiberglass and cellulose fibers. Durable and environmentally friendly façade material.
3) Front thermal panels. They consist of high quality clinker tiles based on expanded polystyrene. They create an additional layer of insulation. When installed, the tiles look very aesthetically pleasing, and the seams between them will be perfectly even.
4) Facade / basement panels. Consist of high quality polypropylene. They have increased strength compared to PVC. Resistant to shock and mechanical damage. A wide range of textures and colors from brick to rocky sandstone. They are installed as easily as siding.

Each of these facing materials finds its consumer, they can also be combined, thus creating a special expressiveness of the building.

Each of these facing materials finds its consumer. Various types of facade materials make buildings more attractive, aesthetically expressive and interesting. We offer products from leading European and Russian manufacturers.

The exterior of the house is as important as its interior decoration... Both the status of a person and his taste are assessed by the facade.

Since the construction market offers a large number of materials for facade finishing, there are also many types of facades. The main thing is to decide how the owner wants to see the house every day.

To make the building attractive and unique, but at the same time be protected from negative influences, the material for finishing is chosen as follows:

  1. Resistant to temperature extremes.
  2. Heat and sound insulation properties. If there are none, then you will have to use insulation.
  3. Mechanical strength.
  4. Duration of operation.
  5. Installation and maintenance conditions.
  6. Ability to resist mold and mildew.
  7. Price.
  8. Aesthetic look.

Someone is wondering why external characteristics remain in last place in the list of requirements. Everything is simple enough. The outer cladding should first of all keep warm and cozy in the interior, then protect the main structure from negative influences.

And of course, it would be very good if the finish will last for many years without changing its appearance. And beauty is a relative concept and depends solely on the taste preferences of the owner of the house. Therefore, such a characteristic is left at the end of the list.

What are the facades of buildings, houses?

Facing manufacturers offer a large selection to the attention of buyers. Depending on what the external walls are finished with and the types of building facades are distinguished.

Each of them has a number of specific characteristics that make up positive and negative aspects during operation. Let's consider each option.

Facing brick

Brick is used not only for the construction of a whole structure, but also as a facing material. They differ slightly in their characteristics. Face brick It can have a different texture, color and even a glossy or matte surface.

The building material is simpler, but this also has its own appeal. Brick for construction and decoration for more than II centuries. During this time, both the compositions and production conditions have changed, therefore several varieties of this material are now known.

Clinker

They create a material from clay and other natural ingredients. The mixture is fired until a homogeneous mass is obtained, therefore clinker bricks are as strong as natural stone. The main advantages of clinker are:

  • strength;
  • durability;
  • repels moisture;
  • allows steam to pass from outside rooms;
  • color does not change over time;
  • heat and sound insulation;
  • frost resistance.

The palette in which the clinker is produced ranges from red-orange to dark brown, almost black.

The only drawback is the price and complexity of laying this material. In order to get a quality finish, you need to hire a professional bricklayer.

Ceramic

This version of the brick is also made from clay, but only certain rocks are used. One of the stages of creating the material is firing, as in clinker bricks. But ceramic differs in slightly lower strength indicators, hence the price is slightly lower.

Otherwise, it is as good as the previous version. A little fewer options on color solutions, but everyone can choose the right one.

Hyperpressed

There is no firing stage in the production of this material, but this does not mean at all that this brick has poor technical characteristics. In addition, there is no clay or sand in the composition. What makes brick exceptional.

Create a hyper-pressed material like this:

  1. Limestone, cement and dye are thoroughly mixed.
  2. The mixture is distributed into molds.
  3. They act with high pressure values.

The result is elements of interesting shapes and colors. The material is durable, resistant to negative temperatures and moisture. But it cannot keep heat, therefore an additional insulating layer should be used.

Silicate

Recently, less attention has been paid to silicate brick as a finishing material. It costs much less, but at the same time it looks worse. And modern consumers provide overestimated requirements for the aesthetic appearance of facing materials.

TO technical specifications silicate brick no complaints. It is also durable, resistant to negative influences such as frost, high humidity and mechanical damage. Protects residents of the house from heat loss and noise penetration.

Natural and artificial stone for wall decoration

Natural stone is an expensive finish, therefore not everyone will be able to allow the walls to be sewn up completely with such material. A house in this style completely resembles an impregnable medieval castle. Accordingly, the territory around the building is equipped in the same style.

Such material:

  • lasting;
  • wear-resistant;
  • attractive;
  • noise insulating;
  • prevents the development of harmful microorganisms and insects.

But the high cost turns off most buyers. And some use natural stone to decorate the basement and corner parts of the house. It is also difficult to install such a finish, so you cannot do without professionals.

As a replacement natural material, manufacturers of building materials made an artificial stone, which is not much different from natural. Synthetically engineered material that is durable and reliable and lasts a long time.

Differs in low cost and ease of installation. Artificial stone looks like ordinary tiles that is easy to glue or fix with mechanical fasteners.

External wall plaster

Another long time ago known way facade finishing. As long as technology has existed, so much has it changed and improved. Therefore, now the market offers ready-made mixtures of different compositions. They are selected for different reasons.

Mineral

This is the cheapest option for plastering a private house. There are also ready-made mixtures on sale that need to be diluted with water in a certain ratio. But you can make a composition, and independently having the necessary components at hand. All elements of the mixture are also added in a certain ratio.

Mineral plaster is easy to apply, but hardens quickly, so you should not prepare the solution with a margin. It protects the facade well from negative influences, does not burn and does not emit corrosive substances. But that's not strong enough.

Acrylic

More modern and elastic composition. Works well on all surfaces. Sold ready-made. After opening the container, the solution is thoroughly mixed and you can work immediately. There is a pigmented version or white, which, after drying, are colored. The facade will serve, covered with such a composition for up to 25 years.

The lack of acrylic plaster is low vapor permeability. As well as flammability and static attraction of dust. Moreover, dirt from such a surface is difficult to wash off.

Silicate

Another modern version facade plaster - composition based on silicates or liquid glass... This option allows steam to pass well, it fits well on difficult surfaces. It is durable and lasts up to 30 years. In addition, it has antistatic properties, which means that dust is easily washed off even with water in the form of precipitation.

A person who has not previously worked with silicate solutions should not start processing large surfaces. The composition requires confident and precise movements, moreover, the solution hardens quickly. The cost can be an unpleasant surprise.

Silicone

The most expensive option of all known plasters. Everything is associated with excellent performance:

  1. Elasticity - cracks are extremely rare.
  2. Moisture repellent properties.
  3. Water vapor permeability.
  4. Long service life.
  5. Strength.

The treated surface can be painted with any facade paint. In this case, the layer will look attractive, since the dust is easily washed off with running water.

Porcelain stoneware slabs

Such a clay finish is created with the addition of components that impart hardness and strength to the material. That is why it is called porcelain stoneware. Possesses the following properties:

  • hardness;
  • cleanliness (ecological);
  • Fire safety;
  • repelling moisture;
  • frost resistance;
  • long service life.

Available in different sizes of tiles. The disadvantage of such a cladding is the high cost and high weight of the structure. Therefore, carefully evaluate the strength of the structure when choosing such a facing.

Outdoor concrete tiles

A more affordable option for facing the facade, but at the same time it looks quite nice and has positive characteristics:

  1. Strength.
  2. Less weight than porcelain stoneware.
  3. There are options that imitate natural stone.
  4. Repels moisture if the surface is treated with a hydrophobic compound.
  5. Long service life if installed correctly.

Concrete tiles also have disadvantages. For example, there is a high probability of buying poor quality material, therefore we check the certificate at the place of purchase. The presence of protrusions on the edge of the tile, which complicate the installation process.

They must be cleaned so that the structure looks as aesthetically pleasing as possible and is airtight. It is difficult to install concrete tiles with a wet method, since each element is large and heavy.

Ceramic tile

Tiles are created, like ceramic bricks, based on clay and mineral additives. Only the tiles are thinner. The firing process allows you to make the material as strong and reliable as possible.

Main advantages:

  • repels moisture;
  • withstands any temperature load;
  • high strength;
  • long service life;
  • good appearance.

Not without its drawbacks. Although the tile is thin, it weighs a lot, therefore it is not worth revealing old houses. Ceramics are poorly permeable to moisture from indoor spaces... The cost of such cladding is high.

Decorative siding

Recently, siding has become popular among private developers. The material is lightweight, reliable, inexpensive, easy to install and well protects internal structures from moisture and cold penetration. It is easy to hide the flaws of the structure under the siding, and you can also place an insulating layer.

There are several types of siding on sale that differ in the basic materials used for production. All of them have the advantages listed above, but each has its own disadvantages.

Vinyl

Made on the basis of polyvinyl chloride. Very lightweight, therefore suitable for any building. There are options with imitation wood or natural stone. Among the disadvantages are:

  1. Linear changes of panels under the influence of temperature environment.
  2. Low strength, easily damaged.
  3. Fade quickly in the sun.

Wood

Made from wood fibers and impregnation. The material is subjected to pressure. Thereby wood siding has a slightly higher exploitation layer than regular board... But even after such treatment, the tree remains a tree that does not tolerate the influence of the environment. Especially high humidity and regular temperature changes.

Therefore, wooden siding requires regular maintenance:

  • cleansing old stains and traces of mold;
  • getting rid of insects;
  • processing with protective compounds.

Metal

To create such a finish, aluminum or galvanized sheets are used. Metal siding is more suitable for industrial buildings or garages. During rain, drops hitting a sheet of metal create a loud noise, which causes discomfort for the residents of the house.

In addition, the metal does not retain heat well in the winter, and in the summer, on the contrary, it quickly heats up. The service life of the metal finish is long, but if the decorative layer is damaged, corrosion will destroy the cladding very quickly.

Cement

To make such a siding for the facade in cement mortar cellulose fibers are added. They lighten the material while adding strength. It is much stronger than the vinyl version. Able to last longer than wood siding.

Sandwich panels

This option solves two problems at once - insulation and cladding. The sandwich panel consists of two layers of metal, between which a heat-insulating material is placed. In order for the elements to hold firmly, they are pressed against each other at high temperatures.

  1. Has the following characteristics:
  2. Insulation and isolation from noise.
  3. Repels moisture.
  4. Resists temperature fluctuations.
  5. Withstands mechanical stress.
  6. Installed quickly.
  7. Easy to clean.


Facade cassettes

Most often, such a finish is used for multi-storey public buildings. But for some time now, private developers have been using it to decorate their homes. There are several options for facade cassettes:

  • aluminum;
  • galvanized;
  • composite.

They are installed according to the principle, which means that the installation is quick. All irregularities and imperfections are hidden under the finish without special preparatory activities... The internal structure is reliably protected from moisture and strong wind gusts. The finish can withstand mechanical stress.

Ventfacade

This type of facade is distinguished by the presence of space for natural ventilation and removing excess moisture. This space is called a ventilated gap. To create a gap, a crate is arranged on the outer walls, to which the facing material is subsequently fixed.

With such an arrangement of the facade, insulation can be carried out without much difficulty. The selected insulator is placed in the cavity of the frame and protected with special membranes on both sides.

Such a design will not only reliably protect against external influences, but also allow excess vapors to be removed. This will lead to the fact that a favorable microclimate always remains in the premises.

Clinker thermal panels

This is a simplified version of sandwich panels. There is insulation and a decorative part here. There is no third component. But the material fulfills its functions. Thermal panels are mounted directly on the facade using an adhesive solution, or according to the principle of a ventilated facade on a batten.

In addition, there is no need to choose weather conditions or season. You can perform such insulation and facade cladding at any convenient time.

Glass Panels

This cladding option is chosen by those who want to fill their home. sunlight... Previously, only offices and entertainment centers used façade glazing, but today the boundaries have expanded. Glazing of balconies and loggias or southern walls of the house is performed.

Glass panels are very durable, because the most durable and tempered glass is chosen for this. It is not afraid of any gusts of wind or blows. But the weight is large and will not protect against heat loss.

Advantages and disadvantages of finishing materials

Each material has its own set of positive and negative properties. When choosing a facade finish, you should not focus only on style, color, cost or size. All points are important. After all, if this or that type of cladding is too heavy for a particular structure, then this will lead to the destruction of the structure.

The most expensive option is not always the best. Consult with the seller, acquaintances who have already renovated the facade of their house, or professional craftsmen.

An overview of the cost of different types of materials for exterior home decoration

The cost of facing the facade depends on:

  • the size of the house;
  • type of selected material;
  • whether insulation is used or not;
  • work will be done by hand or by professional craftsmen.

When choosing a material for finishing the facade, keep in mind that some have a price per square meter, others for a piece, and others for a kilogram. Therefore, count to one denominator and then make your choice.

In this table, prices are indicated from the lowest, and the range may increase depending on the manufacturer and composition.

Cladding type Price
brickclinker16 rubles per piece
ceramic25-35 rubles per piece
hyper-pressedfrom 19 rubles per piece
silicate13 rub per piece
a rocknaturalfrom 1300 rub / m2
artificialfrom 1000 rubles / m2
plastermineralfrom 317 rubles for 25 kg
acrylicfrom 350 rubles for 25 kg
silicone1450 rub for 25 kg
silicate6360 rub, 25 kg
porcelain stoneware from 480 rubles per stove
concrete tiles from 450 rubles / m2
ceramic facade tiles from 750 rub / m2
siding from 220 rubles / m2
sandwich panels from 1200 rubles / m2
facade cassettes from 550 rub / m2
thermal panels from 1500 rub / m2

What material should you choose?

It takes a lot of time, money and effort to get a quality finished facade. Ideally, the cladding for a new home is chosen during the creation of the project. But in order to choose the material for the old facade, they pay attention to:

  1. Service life and structural strength.
  2. Cladding and base material compatibility.
  3. Certification of finishing materials.
  4. Installation and maintenance conditions.
  5. Choose a suitable design.

The final stage of the construction of a country house is finishing, which includes, among others, work on facing the facade. The range of finishing materials is huge, and for the right choice you need to consider their characteristics and features application.

What is the cladding of the facade of a country house for?

Most modern building materials have excellent thermal insulation properties and high strength, but their appearance is unassuming... Therefore, the facade cladding is included in the project of a newly built country house.

Modern materials allow you to build a house in any style, regardless of the wall material. In addition, it is not uncommon for homeowners to resort to facade finishing when restoring and renovating old houses - this allows you to give them a new look.

Facade cladding has not only a cosmetic effect, moreover, it protects the wall material from harmful factors: sun, wind, moisture, improves the thermal insulation characteristics of the building. In general, a properly executed wall decoration will extend the service life of the building.

Types of modern finishing materials for the facades of private houses

The choice of modern facing materials is diverse; when choosing them, the following factors are usually taken into account:

  • protective and thermal insulation properties;
  • resistance to external influences and service life;
  • application area;
  • complexity finishing works;
  • price.

All materials used for facing facades have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the task of the developer is to find the best option for his home.

Plaster

This popular type of decoration most often used for decoration of walls made of bricks and building blocks.

The advantages of plaster:

  • protects walls well from atmospheric moisture, creates an additional heat-insulating layer;
  • increases the fire resistance of walls;
  • the plasterer is vapor-permeable, which provides good challenge moisture from inside the room;
  • work can be done independently;
  • different types of decorative plaster differ in price, it is easy to find an affordable option;
  • plaster can be combined with other types of finishes, choose any color scheme and texture.

Application of decorative plaster.


The disadvantages include rapid destruction of the plaster layer in case of improper application and operation of the building.

Types of plaster:

  1. Mineral plaster based on cement and additives - the simplest and cheapest option. Its advantages include strength and high moisture resistance. Mineral plaster is sold as dry mixes and has an unattractive gray color, but it can be easily painted in any shade with facade paints. Service life - from 3 to 10 years.
  2. Acrylic plaster- a ready-made mixture with various decorative textures based on resins, it is distinguished by its plasticity and resistance to moisture. Scope of acrylic plaster - walls insulated with polystyrene. The service life is from 10 to 15 years.
  3. Silicone polymer plaster- the most expensive of its analogues, it is distinguished by high quality coating, durability and resistance to dirt. It does not absorb dust and does not collapse when exposed to chemical compounds, therefore, buildings located near cities and highways can be finished with silicone plaster. The finish will last at least 25 years.
  4. Silicate facade plasters based on liquid glass, they are distinguished by good vapor permeability, they are often used to decorate houses from gas silicate. It is flexible, easy to apply, allows you to create various textures, is not afraid of dirt and dust and retains a fresh appearance for 20-25 years.

Designers often use plaster in combination with other finishing materials: stone, decorative bricks and tiles. This trick allows you to refresh the facade, create accents, for example, on window openings, columns or corners.

Facade decoration with natural or artificial stone

The stone can be used not only for decoration, but also as an independent finish. This type of finish is not cheap, but it is durable and allows you to give your home a rich look.

Natural stone is a heavy material, therefore, walls made of bricks or blocks that can withstand the weight of the cladding are trimmed with it. The stone is irregular and requires adjustment and grouting.

An alternative to natural is artificial stone. It is lighter and much more affordable, imitates different types stone, easier to mount on the surface of the walls. Like natural stone, it does not burn and does not collapse from moisture.

Clinker tiles and thermal panels

This type of finish is ceramic tiles imitating clinker brick (see photo). The finishing brick itself is in a good way wall cladding, but it is usually fixed at the stage of masonry walls. Clinker tiles can be used for the renovation and restoration of old buildings making it more versatile.

Clinker thermal panels combine two functions: insulation and decoration. Due to their size, the time for finishing work is significantly reduced, and the appearance of such a house does not differ at all from a brick-clad building.

Clinker tiles have a natural color range from sand to dark brown, she possesses strength and moisture resistance, does not burn, does not contribute to the development of mold. This finish is durable, with proper installation it will last at least 50 years.

Porcelain stoneware

Porcelain stoneware tiles are an artificial material that is not subject to shrinkage, moisture-proof and durable.

It can be attached to a special glue, like a finishing stone, but porcelain stoneware is moisture resistant will promote moisture retention inside the walls. Therefore, porcelain stoneware tiles are more often used in ventilated facades.

This method of finishing involves attaching the sheathing to the wall metal profile, on which porcelain stoneware tiles are mounted with the help of special fasteners. Between the tile and the wall leave a ventilated gap or a layer of fibrous insulation is laid, which allows moisture to be removed from the walls.

The richness of colors and sizes of porcelain stoneware tiles make it a popular finishing material for country houses. Service life - at least 25 years.

Renovation of a ventilated porcelain stoneware facade is very simple: the damaged tiles are removed and replaced with new ones.

Siding

Siding - polymer or metal finishing panels used in ventilated facades.

With their help you can decorate new houses or restore old buildings from any material. Vinyl siding has more natural and muted colors, while metallic siding is brighter. There are varieties of finishing panels that imitate wood or stone. Fastened to a crate made of a bar or a metal profile.

Advantages of siding:

  • affordable price;
  • easy installation;
  • resistance to atmospheric moisture;
  • does not require painting, does not rot;
  • can be used for wall decoration from any material.

Flaws:

  • with improper fastening, thermal deformation is possible;
  • vinyl siding is not durable, it can be damaged by impact;
  • light shades of siding quickly get dirty.

Wood finishing

Wood - the most environmentally friendly material... Due to the ability to "breathe" wood finishing is possible both for wooden buildings and for brick and block houses. Like siding, wood trims are fastened using the ventilated facade method.

The frame is made of bars, between which you can lay insulation plates. All wooden elements must be treated with an antiseptic, and the finishing material itself is recommended to be painted or coated with wood preservatives.

Finishing wood can have various shapes: block house - imitation of a rounded log, imitation of a bar, planed facade board.

Advantages of wood finishing:

  • natural breathable material;
  • wood can be mounted on any walls, installation does not require special skills;
  • the tree is easily painted in any, including natural shades;
  • the price of materials is reasonable.

Significant disadvantages include:

  • low fire resistance;
  • susceptibility to decay;
  • the need for periodic processing.

What is the best and cheaper material for exterior home decoration?

Having considered the description of facing materials, one can draw conclusions and make a choice. For facade cladding wooden house it is better to use a ventilated facade made of siding or finishing wood. Such decoration will allow the house to "breathe", it not afraid of shrinkage and seasonal deformations, is in perfect harmony with the style of a wooden house.

Plaster, finishing stone or tiles, as well as ventilated facades with any finish, are excellent for decorating a house made of bricks and blocks.

When using waterproof materials obligatory arrangement of effective exhaust ventilation inside the house, otherwise high humidity, condensation and mold cannot be avoided. Over time, this can lead to the destruction of the walls.

Finishing the facade of a private house: instructions

Each type of exterior wall decoration has its own technology, the main stages of which are given below.

Plastering rules:

  1. Before applying the finishing plaster, the walls are cleaned of mortar residues, cracks and sinks are sealed, and the seams are leveled.
  2. When applying plaster on top of the insulation, you need to fix it well.
  3. If the intended plaster layer is more than 10 mm thick, it is necessary to fix the reinforcing mesh on the wall.
  4. To obtain an even coverage, beacons are exhibited.
  5. The solution is mixed strictly according to the instructions on the package, in the amount that can be used at a time.
  6. Ready solutions must be thoroughly mixed before use.
  7. The prepared wall is primed.
  8. The first layer of plaster is applied by spraying, the subsequent leveling layers are applied with a spatula and leveled with a rule, and curly spatulas and rollers are used to create decorative textures.
  9. If a layer of paint is applied over the plaster, the plaster must be dried well, and for better adhesion and reduction of paint consumption, it is recommended to pre-prime.

Ventilated facade installation rules:

  1. It is not necessary to remove the old covering from the walls if it provides a strong anchorage to the frame.
  2. It is recommended to close the wall with a wind and moisture-proof vapor-permeable film.
  3. The frame of the ventilated facade is made of a metal profile or wood, depending on the facing material, fixing it on screws or nails.
  4. Insulation can be placed between the frame posts.
  5. The cladding material is attached to the frame using special fasteners or self-tapping screws, nails.
  6. If necessary, the cladding is treated with fire retardants, color scheme and a protective compound.

Rules for cladding with stone, clinker or tiles:

  1. Level the wall with cement mortar.
  2. Primer the wall to improve adhesion.
  3. The facing stone or tile is placed in a special mortar suitable for this type of finish.
  4. After the glue dries, grout the joints.
  5. To improve its appearance and performance, natural stone can be coated with a special varnish. This will ensure shine and no white salt deposits.

Facade cladding with clinker tiles.

Facing the facade of a country house - guarantee of its beauty and durability... Having chosen the material they like, the homeowner will be able to realize his ideas and make the house a real cozy family nest, give it charm and originality for years to come.

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