It is a facade covering of the walls of the building, consisting of panels laid on a crate.
The range of panels is varied: they can be made from various materials and come in a variety of shapes, textures and colors.
Installation of siding is quite simple, its operational period can reach fifty years.
In this article, you will find out how you can sheathe a house from the outside besides siding.
The popularity of siding cladding is primarily associated with its characteristics, which are inherent in this type of material. Siding houses are aesthetically pleasing and very neat.
The distinctive indicators of siding are:
- Durability of the material;
- a large assortment;
- a variety of materials of manufacture (wood, vinyl, metal);
- ease of care;
- availability air gap between the wall of the house and the cladding prevents the formation of mold or mildew;
- quite easy to install;
- resistant to ultraviolet light;
- frost-resistant;
- waterproof;
- has resistance to mechanical damage.
rather fragile at negative temperatures, flammable and quite flammable.
It requires care during installation, since even with a slight bend, the material cannot be restored: the panel needs to be replaced.
short-lived.
In the presence of disadvantages, the advantages of siding are still much greater, which leads to a rapidly growing interest in this type of cladding.
Siding analogs
In addition to siding panels, it is possible to clad the house with other materials that are no less common in the construction market.
These include:
- decorative plaster;
- porcelain stoneware;
- sandwich panels;
- natural and artificial stone;
- tree;
- brick.
Each type of house cladding has its own advantages and disadvantages. Before choosing a cladding option, one should be guided not only by the aesthetic appeal of the material, but also by its technical characteristics.
Decorative plaster
Decorative plaster belongs to budget materials, therefore it is widespread.
Plaster can be non-aqueous and non-aqueous.... Mineral plaster is popular, which is made on the basis of cement and additional components.
Decorative plaster can be polymer, silicone or silicate.
ATTENTION!
The material is presented in the form of a dry mixture, and for application this mixture must be diluted with water. Various colors and admixtures can be added to the plaster mixture to achieve the desired color and effect.
Merits decorative plaster are:
- lack of toxic fumes;
- high adhesion ability;
- long shelf life of dry mix;
- no special care required;
- ease of manufacture and application;
- does not absorb dirt;
- big variety color solutions, textures;
- vapor permeability of the material provides a comfortable microclimate in the room;
- resistance to temperature fluctuations;
- good sound and heat insulation properties.
The plaster perfectly withstands atmospheric and mechanical influences.
Decorative plaster has disadvantages, but they are not decisive when choosing a cladding:
- in the absence of a reinforcing mesh, the plaster is prone to chips and cracks;
- holding renovation works must be done at temperatures above + 5 ° C;
- the cost of decorative plaster is much higher than usual.
When using decorative plaster, you should follow the recommendations for its application.
Creating a textured relief requires professionalism and a lot of time.
Decorative plaster
Porcelain stoneware
Porcelain stoneware is a pressed and fired clay mixture with the addition of quartz, feldspar and natural dyes.
The main quality of the material is strength.
Porcelain stoneware is made in the form of slabs of various thickness, texture and color. It has properties that are not inferior to natural stone.
The main indicator of the color, structure and texture of a material is its composition, which includes manganese, chromium, iron, zirconium or cobalt salt. The surface can be matte, polished, embossed, sanded or glazed.
The features of porcelain stoneware are:
- high strength;
- durability;
- independence from weather changes;
- environmental friendliness;
- no fading;
- soundproofing;
- thermal insulation;
- fire safety and protection of walls from fire;
- resistance to microorganisms;
- ease of installation;
- a ventilated facade provides a comfortable microclimate.
The aesthetic appearance of a building made of porcelain stoneware is provided due to the textured color of the material, it is easy to maintain and easy to repair.
The disadvantages of porcelain stoneware are the heavy weight of the slabs, due to which a solid foundation of the building is required and load-bearing walls and high cost.
Porcelain stoneware
Sandwich panels
Sandwich panels are thin aluminum sheet with an insulating layer. They are used for decoration of office, administrative, sports and socially significant objects.
Panels are glossy, matte, varnished with color coatings, and also processed with powder or polymer mixtures.
The advantages of sandwich panels are:
- environmental friendliness;
- soundproofing;
- good thermal protection;
- a light weight;
- resistance to corrosion and decay;
- ease of installation;
- durability;
- low cost.
Sandwich panels are easy to install and the structure itself is not heavy, which does not require additional wall reinforcement.
- the possibility of the presence of fire-hazardous heaters in the panels;
- limited range;
- areas of joints during installation are required to be pasted over with a special sealing tape.
CAUTION!
The installation of sandwich panels should be entrusted to professionals, since minor mistakes can reduce the thermal insulation qualities of the cladding.
Particular attention should be paid to the places where the plates are connected.
Sandwich panels
Natural and artificial stone
Facade stone can be natural, which is classified by species, and artificial, which is an imitation of natural rock or an organic mineral.
Natural stone
There are several types of stone cladding for masonry:
- "From the plate";
- Castle;
- "Plateau";
- Shakhriar;
- "Assol";
- Rondo.
The texture of natural stone can be granite, marble, limestone, slate, sandy.
The advantage of natural stone cladding is durability and strength... The material is environmentally friendly, frost-resistant and fireproof.
Natural stone cladding requires processing protective equipment to prevent the formation of salts on its surface.
The disadvantage of natural stone cladding is its cost and heaviness.
Natural stone
Fake diamond
It is produced by mixing polymer and mineral components, which are poured into molds and hardened under a vibrating press.
it happens:
- clinker;
- concrete;
- architectural;
- polymer sand;
- resin-based;
- ceramic.
Artificial stone has similar characteristics natural material, but much easier.
Compared to natural stone, the resistance of artificial to external influences is much less, in connection with which the service life is reduced.
Fake diamond
Cassette facade
Cassette fronts are facing material in the form of plates. Cassettes can be composite or metal... The design of the structure is developed by a computer method, based on the shape, size of the building and the material of the cassettes.
Small cassettes are made of aluminum. Composite materials are used for large forms.
Cassettes differ in color, size and texture.
Positive characteristics of the cassette facade:
- strength;
- resistance to atmospheric and mechanical influences;
- resistant to corrosion;
- ease of construction;
A high degree of decorativeness provides individuality to any building equipped with cassettes.
A significant disadvantage of this type of facade improvement is its high cost.
Cassette facade
Tree
Wood is used as cladding to give the home a natural look.
Wood can be used modern species facing:
- lining;
- block house;
- facade board (planken);
- imitation of a bar.
The lining is a solid board. Has a different quality class. Differs in ease, affordability and low cost.
Block house is a high-strength material, which is a covering in the form of a bar... It is classified by color, texture.
Facade board - profile materialresembling siding panels. The peculiarity of the installation lies in the technology of the permissible distance between the boards to ensure ventilation.
Imitation of timber looks like a board... It is mounted using the tongue-and-groove technology.
The advantages of wood are environmental friendliness, non-toxicity and good heat and sound insulation properties.
A significant disadvantage of the tree is its susceptibility to decay and fragility. However, with regular processing wooden facade, its service life is significantly increased.
Brick
The brickwork that is used to clad the building is designed to give the building strength and protect the internal load-bearing wall.
The structure of facing brick can be:
- ceramic;
- clinker;
- silicate;
- hyperpressed.
Brick on the front surface is classified into:
- smooth;
- raised;
- glazed;
- engobed.
Brickwork can be of different colors, and the material itself differs not only in texture and composition, but also in color.
The main advantage brick cladding - strength, resistance to external influences, protection of the house.
In addition, the brick has:
- fire resistance;
- environmental friendliness;
- frost resistance and low thermal conductivity.
The disadvantage of brick cladding is its considerable weight. In addition, the price of bricks is quite high.
Conclusion
Thus, quite a few alternative options cladding, in addition to siding panels, can be used for facade decoration. It is possible to determine what exactly is suitable in a particular case, based on the price, characteristics of the material, the ability to mount it yourself, as well as in accordance with design ideas.
Useful video
In this video, we will consider all the analogues of siding:
In contact with
- Log house decoration
- Facade of aerated concrete building
- Styrofoam and blockhouse
- Color selection for wooden house, its repair and lighting
During the finishing work for a house made of timber or aerated concrete with your own hands, you must only use quality materialsthat can even change and beautify the design of the building. Let's look at what to sheathe wooden house outside, what is the need for facade lighting, protection and how better material decorate the house outside.
We sheathe the house outside on our own
Log house decoration
Exterior decoration of the house with wood
Before finishing a house from a bar, it should be remembered that significant deformations are possible due to the shrinkage of the structure. Therefore, finishing country house from a bar or country cottage should take place somewhere in 2-3 years after the end of construction. Very often, timber is used for cladding houses natural materials, such as: wood, stone, metal or decorative plaster.
It is possible to sheathe the house with clapboard outside. The use of such material for timber buildings is due to the following advantages:
- The lining is durable and reliable, the design with its help will serve you for a long time
- Simple installation allows you to do the work yourself
- Indoor use allows you to hide communications
- Good heat and sound insulation performance
- Eco-friendly material is used not only to protect the facade. With the help of the lining, you can decorate any house
- Repair of the damaged area is not a problem
In addition to natural elements, artificial materials can also be used. Their advantage lies in the simplicity of do-it-yourself cladding, low cost, the ability to decorate the facade and give it any color. The durability of such cladding allows you to forget for a long time about finishing the facade of a house from a bar. In particular, for this they use:
- Siding panels
- Fiber cement boards
- Thermal panels
Siding panels are the most common and sought-after option for inexpensively decorating your home. Processing of such material is not required, its care is very simple, and even a beginner can master the installation and repair. However, having sufficient weight, the panels should be installed only on a reliable foundation and frame of a house made of timber. Fiber cement boards are also a good design option. The ability to choose any color only makes the slabs more in demand.
Brick can be used for the facade of a house from a bar, however, during work, one should not forget about shrinkage. In addition, the brick has a lot of weight, for which the foundation must have special strength. Brick has the following advantages:
- Fireproof
- Easy to use
- Aesthetic appearance - the design of the facade will look much more attractive than gray plaster
- Brick allows you to achieve good sound and heat insulation
In order to use a brick for a wooden house, remember the need for ventilation gaps - you can install ventilation grates at a distance of 2-3 m from each other. In order to connect a brick and a wooden wall, you must apply metal elements... On one side they are attached to a wooden wall, and on the other they are cemented. Brick allows you to give the facade an aesthetic look and decorate the old building. However, due to its cost, brick is not used very often.
Facade of aerated concrete building
Finishing the house outside
Not only owners wooden buildings interested in how to sheathe the house outside. What is the best for aerated concrete house? Most often, plastering is carried out for aerated concrete walls, but brick and tile can be used for them.
Important! Protection of the facade outside the house made of aerated concrete should take place after finishing the interior finishing work. This is due to the possibility of unimpeded escape of the formed vapors through the walls.
Remember that ordinary plaster it is not used here, since aerated concrete walls instantly absorb moisture. It is for aerated concrete that special mixtures are made that prevent moisture absorption. After finishing the plastering processes, you can decorate the facade and give it the desired color with paint. Aerated concrete is also processed using special water repellents. Porcelain stoneware slabs can significantly speed up and simplify the do-it-yourself cladding process. The slabs are large, and their installation takes place not only with the help adhesive solutions, but also on the crate.
Also recently, wall decoration with a metal profile has become very popular. And if earlier it was used more for industrial buildings or warehouses, now you can decorate the facade of even a country house with a metal profile. The color of the material is so diverse that it becomes possible to use the most extraordinary colors for the facade. In addition, the metal profile can be fixed both vertically and horizontally. Vertical paneling is in no way inferior to the horizontal position.
Styrofoam and blockhouse
We sheathe the house with a blockhouse
Very often, when choosing a facing, the privilege is given to the design of a blockhouse. In order to make the decoration of a country house with a blockhouse with your own hands, you must:
- The first step is the calculations the required amount material. Only with the correct calculation will you be able to quickly decorate the facade with panels
- The panels must stand for several days after purchase for "acclimatization"; installation immediately after purchase is not recommended
- Clean the surface of the wooden wall for subsequent cladding. In addition, treatment with drying oil, an antibacterial mixture is needed. You also need priming
- The lathing is made using a level, you need to adhere to a step of 50 cm
- With a blockhouse, it is enough to simply finish the surface. Fastening takes place with the “thorn-groove” system and self-tapping screws
- If the wall cladding of the house is a vinyl blockhouse, then a small gap is left to compensate during expansion
The blockhouse panels are universal: color and texture allows you to bring any design to life, even inside the house. The protection of the blockhouse with panels indicates the possibility of carrying out repairs with your own hands, because when scratches appear, it is enough to grind and paint the surface. The panels have only one drawback, which many turn into an advantage: the material needs to be painted periodically. At the same time, it becomes possible to change the color of the walls of the country house.
Warming of the house, like its cladding, can be done with penoplex. The main thing to remember is that this material requires subsequent plastering. Penoplex finishing is high-quality protection country house, which will cost you significantly less than cladding with siding panels or using a slab of fiber cement. Before you start warming with penoplex, you should make sure that the walls are even and if they have significant differences, then the surface will first have to be leveled. The walls are finished with dense foam, the thickness of which should be at least 5 cm, the plates are fixed with glue and dowels. It is important to pre-prime the surface and place the foam in a checkerboard pattern. After finishing with penoplex is completed, it is necessary to start plastering the surface. If you have not yet decided how to sheathe the house from the outside, then think about all the usual options: foam insulation and plastering. By the way, if in plaster mortar add pigment, the facade can be given a different color. It seems to me that there is simply no cheaper way to decorate the walls of a house.
Choosing a color for a wooden house, repairing it and lighting
Of course, over time, the dacha wooden house loses its original appearance, and we are starting to renovate the facade. But how does it happen, and what kind of wall treatment should be done to preserve protective properties for a tree?
If you do not know which color to choose for the future facade, then the overall design and color of the roof should be taken into account. Usually in northern latitudes more warm shades, and in the south, cold motives are popular. However, the design of your facade is purely your right and therefore you can decorate it, even with blue or lilac paint. Very often, homeowners use similar colors for both interior design and exterior wall design. Prepare the surface before painting. In some cases, the facade may only require processing with special stains and impregnations. By the way, varnishing will give the wood its former appearance and thereby protect it from external negative influences.
The repair should include only high-quality materials, and sometimes even those elements with which it was built country househic. If we talk about wood, then everything is clear, but clay and even manure were often used for buildings. Repairs suburban area It may well happen without the involvement of people from the outside, because painting the facade, insulating walls and treating them with various impregnations, repairing the fence can be done independently. Design is also important indoor space, it should match the overall style of the building. And if you have built a wooden house in the country, then there is no point in using a high-tech style design in it.
Interior decoration is an important part and the final stage of construction country house... Many do not think about this during the construction of the foundation and installation of a log house, installation of communication systems. But when the house is already under the roof, engineering networks have been installed, the question arises of how to decorate a wooden house inside. Zero finishing is not suitable for everyone, and it also requires special processing of the walls paints and varnishes... In addition, a house with such a finish looks empty and uncomfortable.
I would like the materials to be durable, reliable, but at the same time inexpensive. As a result, the interior is cozy, comfortable and attractive. In addition, when arranging a wooden house, it is important that the products are environmentally friendly, preserve the naturalness of the structure and maintain a comfortable indoor microclimate. Today the market offers a lot of finishing materials. In this article we will look at how to sheathe walls in a wooden house inside inexpensively and beautifully.
Features of the choice of finishing materials
- Pay attention to the markings. The E1 designation says that building materials are intended for residential premises, E2 - for the hallway, kitchen, toilet, utility rooms, E3 - for public and industrial premises;
- If you use wood finishing materials, you can choose a class and quality worse than required. After that, finalize the products and bring them into aesthetic appearance on their own. For example, sand and sand, varnish and / or paint, soak protective compoundstrim if necessary. In this way, financial resources you will spend less than buying high-end materials;
- For rooms with high humidity (bathroom and toilet, balcony, basement, cellar, etc.), choose moisture resistant materials... If you use wooden products, be sure to treat the products with protective equipment against negative impact moisture, rot and mold;
- Choose environmentally friendly natural materials for arranging a wooden house. In such a structure will look inappropriate plastic double-glazed windows or panels. They will violate the environmental friendliness of the house, introduce disharmony and only ruin the interior;
- Choose durable, reliable materials and do not forget about the quality of the finishing work. remember, that wooden blockhouse shrinks gradually, which can lead to cracks. Think about this point in advance so as not to make repairs every 3-5 years and not to change the damaged skin.
Can not use
Before determining how to sheathe a wooden house from the inside, we will analyze which materials will not work. When finishing, you need to abandon plastic panels and linoleum. Such products are characterized by affordability and cost-effectiveness, high resistance to moisture and a wide selection of colors, easy installation. However, the advantages of PVC cover the artificiality and lack of environmental friendliness. They emit a strong toxic odor when heated, collect dust, and allow air and steam to pass through.
Linoleum is a popular flooring available, but not recommended for wood floors. It is not environmentally friendly and requires careful preparation of the base, since the material can only be laid on flat surface... In addition, it does not look very appropriate in a wooden house. In rare cases, linoleum can be laid in utility rooms or basement. However, it is better to lay the usual wooden boards there.
OSB, fiberboard or chipboard panels are also not suitable, since harmful industrial glue is used in the manufacture of materials. In addition, these are the most environmentally friendly products that are made from wood waste. They do not have a very aesthetic appearance, so such materials are often used for rough finishing. Including it is not recommended to use laminate flooring. It is not resistant to moisture, slippery and cold.
Wall panels MDF - a foreign analogue of fiberboard, which is more environmentally friendly, as when gluing individual elements do not use toxic resins and enzymes. These panels are easy to mount directly onto walls. They differ varied design and colors. However, they are not at all resistant to high humidity and wear and tear.
The panels listed above are not strong enough and not resistant to moisture. In addition, they are fire hazardous and not very attractive in appearance. When clad with such panels, the room looks more like an office or study than a living room.
But what then to choose and what is the best way to sheathe the walls inside a wooden house? A suitable option would be natural materials made of wood with a protective impregnation. It can be planed and sanded boards, lining, veneer and other similar products. Let's take a closer look at what materials are best for finishing vacation home from a bar or log.
Wooden materials for decoration
Immediately, we note that the most suitable option would be a wooden lining. it available material with an attractive appearance, eco-friendly and natural, easy to install and maintain. Thin slats are used for both the ceiling and walls. If you want to create an effect log house, choose a block house that simulates a rounded log. One surface of the block house is semicircular and the other is flat.
Lining is the best combination of price, quality, appearance and environmental friendliness. But if you're willing to pay, opt for luxury natural wood materials. These are cork panels and solid wood panels.
Cork covering - modern materialswhich are characterized by environmental friendliness, high quality, strength and durability, luxurious appearance... They perfectly tolerate high humidity and are suitable for every type of room. The only but significant drawback is the very high cost.
A solid board or solid wood panels is also an expensive option, but at the same time it is very reliable and of high quality, since it is completely made of natural wood elite breed. Such coverage looks expensive, luxurious and prestigious. A solid array, even under heavy loads and high humidity, will easily serve for 30-50 years without repair.
Parquet board is a suitable option for finishing the floor in a wooden house. This is an affordable material that characterizes easy and quick installation. AND decorative painting or varnishing will make the appearance of the parquet elegant and aesthetic.
Veneer panels - lovely budget material, with which the walls are sheathed. It is a thin slice of solid wood that retains the wood grain, color, texture and structure. For finishing, choose only natural veneer, as it is more durable and reliable.
The veneer has an attractive appearance, is characterized by ease of installation and practicality, good sound and heat insulation, low price. But at the same time, the basis of the material is fiberboard or chipboard, so the material is not 100% environmentally friendly and cannot be used in rooms with high humidity.
Other types of budget materials
Plaster is a traditional option for finishing the ceiling, which is sometimes used for walls. It is an inexpensive and affordable material, easy to use and install. It will give a flat white surface, however white color is not always appropriate in a wooden house. Such material is used if it suits the style of room decoration. For example, it can be classic or French provence.
Drywall is an affordable and fast finishing option. These are sheets of cellulose and compressed gypsum that are easy to install and secure. Modern manufacturers produce material with a special treatment that increases resistance to moisture and fire. Drywall allows you to create complex design projects, install two-level ceilings. However, this is a fragile and not very aesthetic material, therefore it requires improvement after installation (painting or wallpapering).
Ceramic or tile tiles are suitable for finishing a bathroom, bathroom or kitchen. When laying tiles on your bathroom floor, choose products with a rough surface to avoid slipping and to ensure safety. This material is characterized by strength, durability and increased resistance to moisture and dampness. Today you can find a lot of design options for tiles, including those decorated under a tree.
But when laying tiles on wooden walls, keep in mind that a reinforced base must be made under the material, otherwise the product will not last long! It is not necessary to completely lay out the bathroom with tiles. Can only be sheathed separate areas or use a mosaic. By the way, the combination of mosaic and wooden materials looks very impressive and harmonious.
Lining is the best option
Wooden lining characterized by high strength, reliability, aesthetics and 100% environmental friendliness. Such products are used for cladding walls and ceilings in a wooden cottage, country house, bathhouse and sauna, balcony and loggia, in an apartment. it universal material, which is easy to install, so even a layman can handle the installation.
Narrow thin slats fit tightly to each other, form good sound and heat insulation, level the surface of the walls and ceiling. Wood materials look aesthetically pleasing and sophisticated. If you want to save money, buy grade B. After installation, defects can be hidden with varnish or paint. Class A is more expensive and elite, it does not need to be improved, and grade C is only suitable for rough work or finishing of utility rooms.
Do not forget about the protective treatment of the lining. You can buy materials from finished processing or process the tree yourself. The second option will be cheaper. Install the lining on the lathing made of bars. It is convenient to install hydro- and heat-insulating materials in the crate. The slats can be laid vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
Today you will find a wide range of lining, differing in type of wood, width and length, profile and class. The best combination quality and price of pine. This variety wood fit for a house, a summer residence or a gazebo. For a bath, choose linden or alder, as they tolerate moisture well and high temperaturedo not heat up. After installation, you can paint the material in any color, achieve the desired shade or gloss.
Can drywall be used to decorate a wooden house
Drywall is the most popular finishing material that is used both in an apartment and in a private house. These are flexible sheets with a refractory surface and increased moisture resistance. They create a flat surface and hide flaws in walls or ceilings, and are easy to install.
Drywall hides pipes, wires and other communications. But the main advantage of this material is availability and low cost. In addition, slabs can be found on the market today different sizes, shapes and colors, which allows you to create any room design.
But plasterboard finishing often looks unfinished and requires a finish painting or wallpapering. In addition, it is a rather fragile and fragile material that may not be able to cope with serious loads. Therefore, drywall is best used to create partitions or shelving, but not for finishing a wooden house.
If you decide to use drywall, choose only quality products reliable manufacturer. Often, harmful toxic substances are added to the material, which is harmful to human health and violates the environmental friendliness of a wooden house. High-quality real drywall is safe, as it is made of natural gypsum.
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The walls in the country can be finished different ways... It all depends on your desires and financial capabilities.
Wall painting. Choosing paint
The simplest solution for decorating a summer cottage is to paint the walls. To do this, you can use one of the following materials:
- Water-based paint. This method is the most acceptable. Absolutely anyone can paint the walls with such paint. The advantages of using for painting the walls of a country house water-based paint is its good water solubility, lack of unpleasant odor and fast time drying. It is completely safe for health. In addition, it can be given any shade.
- Acrylic paint. Acrylic resins are used for this material. This paint dries quickly enough. Forms a film on the surface. Paint has no unpleasant odors and has excellent characteristics. By painting the walls with acrylic paint, you will give them a perfect look. If necessary, the paint can be tinted in the desired color.
- Decorative paints that allow you to model and perfectly replicate surfaces such as silk, sand or stone. This material is environmentally friendly. You can use stencils to decorate the walls. If you wish, you can paint the walls, giving them a great glaze effect.
- Ecological type paints. They do not contain components harmful to our health. This is a great option for those families with allergies.
Plastering
A good solution is to decorate the country house with. For these purposes, you can use venetian plaster or plaster bark beetle.
Venetian plaster creates imitation of materials natural origin... Plastered walls are incredibly durable. This finish can last up to 18 years. It is moisture resistant and air permeable. The only drawback of this finishing option is the high cost.
Bark beetle Plaster produces a texture that resembles wood damaged by a woodworm beetle. Actually, this is where the name of this finishing material came from. This option pleases with the ease of application and bright design, which can be seen in the photo below.
Plasterboard finishing
If you want to change the scenery from time to time, you can use drywall sheets.
In fact, sheets of drywall (GKL) are alabaster, which is pasted over on both sides with cardboard. This material is not very durable. He is afraid of moisture, so it is not always advisable to use it for the walls of a country house.
GVL plates are a worthy alternative to gypsum board. Alabaster is also used as a filler, but with strengthening fibers. The cardboard is being replaced by a moisture resistant, durable cellulose coating. You can not even be afraid to hammer nails into the walls sheathed with this material. In addition, GVL is moisture resistant.
Clapboard decoration
Another a good option - interior decoration of the country house with clapboard. The material is completely natural and environmentally friendly. Its design is original and at the same time the most practical. Wooden lining does not rot, fungus and mold do not appear on it. The thing is that during its manufacture it is impregnated with special compounds. This finishing material is strong and durable. It will last at least 15 years.
Clapboard cladding - the best option for finishing a country house The wood texture looks very nice. You can choose your preferred shade and pattern. Wooden paneling is suitable for all rooms.
It is very simple to sheathe the walls with clapboard. This option is the most affordable. First, the walls should be filled with guiding strips every 50 cm. The strips are attached to them using mounting brackets. Further, the lining can be treated with a special antiseptic and varnished. It all depends on the chosen design of the room.
Wallpapering
If you want to decorate the walls in the country, you can use wallpaper to decorate them. Today there is great amount types of this material, however, there is no need to choose expensive options.
It is worth remembering that the coating for the walls of a country house must be durable and strong.
It will take just a few days for pasting. Anyone can handle the gluing technique. You can change any room with wallpaper. Perfect solution - a combination of wallpaper in two colors.
When choosing wallpaper for decorating a summer residence, it is better to stay at an inexpensive but practical option. The most affordable and popular material for finishing - paper wallpaper... However, before you start gluing them, you need to carefully prepare the walls. It is better to take two-layer types, as they are much stronger.
It is very easy to paste such wallpapers. In addition, they will last 5 years. This option is inexpensive, so at any time you can change it to other wallpaper for a summer residence.
There are impregnated duplex types. They are resistant to moisture and are not afraid of light. Therefore, when choosing wallpaper for a summer residence, many prefer them.
Vinyl wallpaper will look really noble. This material is universal. The assortment also pleases with its diversity: there is foam type vinyl, silk-screen printing, hard vinyl. They are very durable and will not fade. When finishing, you can not prepare the walls so thoroughly, and if they get dirty, you just need to wipe them with a damp soft cloth.
Vinyl wallpaper works well for hallways and bathrooms. Today, there are versions with special micropores that allow the walls to "breathe".
There are also bamboo, textile, non-woven, cork, liquid wallpaper. But these types of cottages are not used very often.
Bamboo wallpaper although they are not used as often as other types, they look very natural and stylish inside the country house Other finishes
You can use laminate flooring to decorate the walls of a country house. As unusual as it sounds to us, laminate flooring is not only excellent coverage the floor, but also the walls. However, moisture resistant options should be preferred.
Many people today prefer special panels made of plastic. This coating is inexpensive and practical, and comes in many different colors and textures. In addition, plastic is the most durable material that is unpretentious during operation. Installation is carried out in almost the same way as the lining.
The choice of material is quite difficult. It all depends on your preference and the design you want.
Decking for a summer residence
Most often, a plank floor (wooden flooring) is used in the country. This is not surprising. Wood flooring has always attracted owners with its aesthetics and durability. In addition, wood is environmentally friendly pure material, and therefore the floor will be as safe as possible for human health.
Before proceeding with the installation of wooden flooring, you need to make a rigid screed. For it, mixtures created on the basis of porous materials are used. A striking example - expanded clay. On this framework the floorboard is laid, preferably grooved. You can easily make such a flooring yourself.
Further, the plank floor can be painted or covered with linoleum. For painting, you can use oil, alkyd, acrylic, polyurethane or perchlorovinyl paints, as well as acrylic and oil impregnations and varnishes. They will not only improve the appearance of the floor, but also protect it from external factors.
By the way, the flooring of the boards has found wide application not only inside the country house, but also on the site itself. In this case, the flooring is laid directly on the ground.
But before proceeding with the interior decoration of the country house, you need to think about its high-quality insulation. Our article will help to answer many questions related to insulation, which contains information on how to choose the right one.
When the walls of a private house are built from foam blocks, aerated concrete and other similar materials, they need to be additionally revetted both inside and outside. Traditional brick facades from modern cladding also look much better, what can we say about frame buildings, where you simply cannot do without it. The purpose of this article is to tell you how you can sheathe a house from the side of the street so that it turns out both cheap and beautiful.
What materials are there to choose from
To begin with, we will list the common methods of exterior wall decoration, and then we will highlight the options that are relatively inexpensive:
- smooth or textured plaster with and without insulation;
- vinyl or metal siding, professional flooring;
- decorative elements made of wood - lining, house block and the so-called shingle (planks that form a coating in the form of scales);
- panels made of fiber cement and foam with imitation of bricks and other types of facade cladding;
- artificial and natural stone;
- different kinds cladding bricks - ragged, figured, bassoon and so on.
Sheathe the walls of the house artificial stone - not the most cheap option
If you choose the right colors and sheathe the walls in any of the above ways, then your country house will look beautiful, but not the fact that the work will be cheap. It is not difficult to make sure of this: find out how much it costs in your city to decorate facades with stone or cover with clinker bricks. Since we are interested in inexpensive options finishes, the last two will not be considered.
A little about what is better to sheathe different types buildings. If any house can be upholstered with siding, wood and various panels, then external plaster or a fur coat applied by a wet method is not suitable for wooden walls of log and log dwellings. Plastering is appropriate to do in cottages made of stone, slabs and blocks, and even in old adobe houses. You can get more visual information about the methods of cladding private houses by watching the video:
An important point. The technology of work performance depends on the selected type of cladding. Here the rule applies: water vapor moving from the thickness of the fence structure to the street should not meet obstacles on the way, otherwise it will condense, causing the wall to get wet and as a result a fungus will form.
Since wood, plaster and fiber cement do not impede the passage of moisture (has good vapor permeability), then products made of these materials can be attached directly to the walls. Another thing is the upholstery with panels made of plastic or metal, which absolutely does not allow water vapor to pass through. So that it can freely go out, such a sheathing is mounted along new technology - on a wooden or steel frame - a subsystem. The latter provides a ventilation gap (air) between the structure and the cladding.
To prevent the structure from being saturated with moisture, all its layers must be vapor-permeable
Note. The rule also applies to heaters. Vapor-permeable mineral wool is mounted directly to the surface of the structure, and a small air opening is required for foam and foam. Therefore, polymer boards do not cover glue mixture solid, as shown in the photo.
Exterior wall plastering
The technology for applying smooth plaster has remained unchanged for decades. Self-made or factory beacons in the form of strips are installed on the leveled base, after which the first layer is applied building mixture and is stretched by the rule. The second layer is trowel, which is made smooth or textured with various instruments - graters, curly rollers and stamps.
Reference. The most popular type of plaster is the bark beetle shown in the photo. The grooves resembling wormholes are made by the round fractions present in the solution, stretched by straight or circular movements of the float. How to do this correctly, see the video:
After the solution has solidified, the surface is painted with an acrylic, silicate or silicone compound, depending on the base used plaster mix... A more progressive, but also expensive option is the application of tinted plaster, which does not need to be painted during the entire service life.
If the wall before facing needs to be sheathed with insulation, then the work is done in this order:
- The base is impregnated with a primer, after which foam or mineral wool slabs are glued to it. After a day, the insulation is additionally attached to the wall with dowels in the form of umbrellas.
- Next, a waterproofing layer is applied from a special building mixture, into which the reinforcing fiberglass mesh is embedded. The canvases are stacked vertically and with an overlap of at least 10 cm.
- After the waterproofing has hardened, it remains to apply a layer of plaster, as described above.
Insulation cake under plaster
Note. You should not use the described technology for cladding a wooden house, because after a while the cladding will crack and collapse. The reason lies in the properties of wood - it "breathes" (absorbs and gives off moisture), which is why a bar or log changes in size by several millimeters.
Sheathing with siding and corrugated board
The advantages of these materials are a wide range of colors, affordable cost and quick installation no "wet" processes. This view finishing the house outside involves the construction of a frame from metal profiles or wooden blocks (the latter are cheaper). If the walls are made of aerated concrete and do not need insulation, then the subsystem serves to create a ventilation gap, level the plane and fasten the sheathing.
The full cycle of finishing works together with insulation looks like this:
- Bars or metal profiles of the subsystem are attached to the walls in increments of 0.5-0.6 m (depending on the width of the slab insulation). Between them is laid thermal insulation material and the dowel is fixed with umbrellas.
- The entire surface is covered with sheets of a diffusion membrane that allows moisture to pass through only in one direction - from the inside of the "pie" to the outside. It works as a protection against wind and precipitation.
- A counter-lattice is mounted on top, providing a ventilation airflow of 4-6 cm, as shown in the diagram. In the corners, above the plinth and under the roof, additional elements - starting, finishing and corner strips - are attached to the subsystem on self-tapping screws.
- The sheets of corrugated board or siding strips are cut to size, taking into account a gap of 6 mm for thermal elongation, after which they are inserted into the grooves of the extensions and screwed with self-tapping screws. The latter should not tightly press the elements against the crate. How to properly sheathe a house with siding is described in detail in.
Note. The frame profiles are attached perpendicular to the intended position of the siding or profiled sheet strips.
Sheathe the walls with metal or plastic panels you can do it yourself, saving money for work. Please note that the construction is not interfered with by weather conditions (except for heavy rain) and there is no need to wait until the adhesive and waterproofing layer hardens, as is the case with plaster. One final point: siding is not only different affordable price and looks beautiful, but it is also well washed from dust using a regular hose.
Installation of wooden cladding
The wooden cladding of the house looks nice and stands out with its main advantage - environmental friendliness. At the same time, it requires care - antiseptic treatment during construction and periodic painting during operation. Correctly made cladding is well permeable to the outside excess moisture and "breathes" along with the wooden walls.
This is how facades sheathed with clapboard look
Reference. Moisture enters the thickness of the enclosing structures in two ways: from inside living quarters and as a result of condensation from the dew point. So the internal vapor barrier solves the issue only partially and the water vapor still needs to go outside, and the pores in the wood contribute well to this.
House block imitates a log building
The choice of finishing method depends on the material from which the building is built. In houses from SIP panels and erected by frame technology lining can be attached directly to oSB sheetsas they are flat and fairly even. In the same way, dwellings from ordinary and glued beams are sheathed, when there is such a need. Log houses with uneven surface, stone and brick houses... You can't do without a device here timber frameas described above.
Sheathing with wood products is performed in the following ways:
- Lining and its variety - the house block is installed according to the example of siding - the spike of each subsequent strip enters the groove of the previous one. Fastening - galvanized nails or special clamps.
- Elements of the shingle (otherwise - shingles) are stacked with an overlap one on top of the other and nailed with nails, 2 for each detail.
- The original way of sheathing a country house is to use conventional and unedged boards about the same width. They are mounted in a horizontal herringbone position, superimposing the edge of the next element on the upper end of the previous one, as shown in the photo.
At the end of the finish, fittings made of wood are placed on the corners, basement and roof junctions of the abutment, after which the facade is covered with varnish or paint. More details about the installation of the lining are described in the following video:
Finishing with finished panels
These types of finishing materials cannot be called cheap, but their use allows, in most cases, to save on the subsystem device. For example, fiber cement panels made using the technology of the Japanese brand Kmew are attached directly to any smooth walls several screws or dowels. Also, foam plastic clinker panels with cladding imitating brick, natural stone and other types of finishes are mounted.
Installation of fiber cement panels on a subsystem of steel profiles
Both types of products are distinguished by their undoubted advantages. Service life of fiber cement boards equal to the period operation of the entire building, and they do not lose their appearance over time and are permeable to water vapor. If you want to sheathe the walls with clinker thermal panels, then you will kill two birds with one stone: decorate your house beautifully and insulate it with foam. Installation technology is clearly shown in the video:
Conclusion
As you can see, relatively inexpensive ways outer cladding there are many at home. Some of them are more labor-consuming and extended in time (plaster), others require investments in the material with low installation costs (fiber cement panels). Judging by the reviews of homeowners, various types of siding are the undisputed leader in terms of price / appearance of the facade. Well, the cheapest option is corrugated board, which has a bad feature to quickly fade in the sun.