Despite the development of construction technologies and the introduction of innovative materials, wood is not inferior to its position as a material for the construction of low-rise buildings. Statistics show that the share of new wooden buildings in private housing construction is about 23%, yielding in percentage terms only to brick low-rise buildings and houses made of concrete blocks of various modifications. With such popularity of residential buildings made of wood, cladding is in demand wooden house from the outside, capable of giving the new building an archaic look of a Russian hut and, conversely, turning the buildings of the old building into a modern "teremok".

Why do we need sheathing of wooden walls, requirements for finishing materials

The centuries-old practice of using wooden residential buildings in Russia shows their fairly acceptable performance. In modern conditions, finishing the outside of a house with wooden walls has several goals:

• Protection of walls from adverse climatic factors - precipitation, wind, icing, sudden temperature changes. The outer layers of the sheathing material must not be impregnated with sedimentary moisture and condensate.
• Creation of reliable thermal insulation and waterproofing of residential premises. The lower the material's thermal conductivity and vapor permeability, the better.
• Protection of walls from mechanical damage such as cracks, chips.
• Additional sound insulation of the interior of the house.
• Protection of the wooden part of the house from dampness, rot, fungi.
• Decoration of the facade of the building in a certain architectural and artistic style. In order for the appearance of the building to remain unchanged for as long as possible, it is desirable to select a material that is resistant to direct sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. This reduces the chance of fading/discoloration of the skin.
• Protecting the house from open fire, ensuring the fire safety of the building.

The surface can be protected and reinforced in various directions

An important requirement for cladding is ease of installation when sewing walls, which minimizes the need for special equipment.

As a result, the best solution than to sheathe wooden house outside, there will be the use of facing materials adapted to perform utilitarian (protective) and aesthetic functions. Not all of them equally possess such properties, so sometimes you have to choose between beauty and reliability.

How finishing affects the heat and sound insulation of the house

Even if sheathing materials protect the outer walls of a wooden house from moisture, sun and mechanical damage, this does not guarantee a significant increase in the heat and sound insulation of the building. The energy efficiency of the cladding will be higher if a layer of insulation is placed under the cladding ( mineral wool, foam, polystyrene), which is placed in the voids that are left between the wall and the cladding during installation. In some cases, insulation is already on the installed components - most often sandwich panels do this.

Two in one - beauty and warmth in one bottle

Most popular exterior cladding materials

When choosing how to sheathe a wooden house from the outside, it is cheap, but with maximum thermal protection and a beautiful decorative effect, there are always several options. The most popular materials for exterior cladding are stone, wood and plastic. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of using these materials when cladding the outside of the house.

Sheathing with clapboard and block house

Clapboard (or wagon board) is called a thin sheathing board made of natural wood. From point of view environmental cleanliness lining is an ideal material for cladding a house with wooden walls, since the house turns out to be made entirely of natural wood.

Additional Information. The term "lining" has firmly taken root in everyday speech to refer to cladding boards having a tenon-groove connection, manufactured by the industry in accordance with GOST 8242-88. The original purpose of wagon boards was the lining of wagons, which then "migrated" to the construction industry.

The advantages of lining

The main advantages of external wall cladding with clapboard are:

relatively low weight of the facing coating, which saves on strengthening the foundation;

The lining is essentially a thin board

• natural wood lining does not contain toxic substances and has a beneficial effect on human body;
• the wall of the house "breathes" and does not accumulate condensate, thereby preventing the formation of mold and mildew;
• excellent heat-shielding and noise-absorbing properties;
• lining from lining is endowed with high performance, resistant to temperature extremes, high humidity and mechanical damage.
• the outer surface of the wagon board is easily painted, allowing you to give the facade of the house color shades of any design style;
• good ventilation of clapboarded walls thanks to special air ducts in the solid board.

Disadvantages of lining and how to deal with them

Among the disadvantages of wooden cladding, the following factors should be noted:

• flammability inherent natural wood;
• excess moisture contained in damp skin;
• the presence of natural structural defects;
• susceptibility to destruction from insects.

To increase the period of trouble-free operation of the wagon board, it is treated with special compounds applied to the outer surface of the board:

antiseptics - to protect wood from decay, bacteria and insects, from exposure to ultraviolet radiation;

impregnations - to give fire-fighting properties;

stains and varnishes - to create color shades and protect against moisture, sunlight and pests.

Installation of lining is carried out only after pre-treatment

What type of lining to choose for the outer skin

Sheathing board is divided into four quality classes, depending on the type and location of defects and the presence of knots:

class "Extra" is assigned to a board with a flat surface, devoid of any defects, knots and cracks;

class A - the board has separate knots in the absence of potholes or holes from fallen knots;

class B - there are cracks, knots or holes from them, recesses and dents on the board, which were eliminated directly at the factory with putty;

class C - a complete analogue of defects, like class B boards, but not eliminated.

Such a detailed classification of the wagon board allows the developer to determine for himself the budget variant of the cladding that corresponds to the chosen facade design while minimizing costs and ensuring the required quality. An elite “teremok” is unthinkable without an “extra” class lining, while for an unbiased suburban residential extension, class B and C boards are enough.

Where and when is a block house used

A modern version of a cladding flat lining is a block house (from the English. Block house) with a convex front surface, imitating a rounded log segment, and a flat back surface. The wall sheathed with a block house looks colorful, not inferior in attractiveness to traditional Russian huts.

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Being, in its essence, an improved lining, the block house is endowed with the same pluses and minuses inherent in the wagon board.

Cladding with brick, decorative stone and tiles

The use of brick, decorative stone or tile for sheathing will make it possible to clad the house from the outside cheaply and in the shortest possible time. Even an old nondescript wooden building, dressed in brick or artificial imitation of natural stone, cannot be distinguished from brick mansions or stone castles.

The transformation of a wooden house into a brick one has two main goals:

If the house looks unpresentable, was built from wood of dubious quality, with violations of the architectural geometry of the building, then the brickwork will be able to correct the facade and hide the flaws.

Brickwork necessary not so much to improve the facade, but to increase the strength and stiffness of the wall structure. The renovated house becomes heat-shielded and will be able to serve its owners for a long time.

With proper cladding, a gap is left between brick and wood

Pros and cons of using brick for decoration

The use of brick for the exterior cladding of a wooden house has significant advantages over the use of other materials:

the availability of the material;

low water absorption, providing excellent resistance to sediment moisture;

resistance to cyclical and sudden temperature changes;

good sound-absorbing and heat-insulating properties;

long service life exceeding 20 years.

Brick cladding is a good budget option in terms of price / quality compared to the cost of cladding from decorative coatings.

Of the shortcomings, it should be noted the large weight of the facing masonry, which creates an additional load on the foundation. It is advisable to calculate before starting work whether it is worth strengthening it.

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Additional nuances of finishing the house with bricks on the video:

Porcelain stoneware and clinker

Of the artificial stones, porcelain stoneware has gained wide popularity, the cladding of which gives a truly “stone” solidity to the entire residential complex. The purchase and installation of porcelain stoneware slabs is more expensive than other cladding methods, however, long-term operation that does not require repair, and the always fashionable architectural style more than pays off all costs.

Along with porcelain stoneware tiles, other modifications of facing tiles are produced that imitate brick and natural stones (under granite, basalt or marble), which can give an individual flavor to a simple wooden building.

Especially high strength and wear resistance has clinker tiles obtained by extrusion followed by firing at a temperature of 1250 ° C. Clinker tiles are characterized by minimal water absorption, since technological firing gives the tile an almost vitreous structure with water-repellent properties.

siding

On the Russian market building materials siding is a cladding panel that has a perforated edge on one side for fastening to the frame, on the other - an edge with a slight protrusion for covering the fasteners of the underlying elements.

Stone effect siding panels

Thus, the skin is given integrity and an attractive appearance.

Additional Information! The term "siding" often refers only to wall cladding panels of certain sizes. This approach is highly incorrect, since siding (siding) translated from of English language means "outer cladding". So in the 19th century in the USA and Canada they called planed painted wooden boards nailed to the wall so that the bottom edge of the board slightly overhangs the top edge of the board set lower. With such a "leak", sedimentary moisture rolled straight down the cladding, without penetrating to the wall. AT general case siding can even be called lining or block house, as they also belong to the exterior cladding.

Varieties of siding

Siding panels are made by pressing, followed by applying the texture of wood, stone and other materials. There are several types of panels for siding:

• Wooden siding. Obtained by pressing wood pulp at high temperature. It has increased environmental friendliness, attractiveness, low thermal conductivity. The disadvantage is poor resistance to moisture.
• pvc siding. This material is also called vinyl siding. It is represented by lightweight PVC panels with a cellular structure, used as an independent heat-insulating layer due to the rather low thermal conductivity.

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Vinyl siding is the most demanded budget facing material, which compares favorably with other types of siding in the following indicators:

1. does not increase the weight load on the foundation;
2. does not have a tendency to corrosion and decay;
3. tolerates temperature fluctuations from -50. up to +60 °С;
4. retains an attractive fresh look for over 20 years;
5. easy care, easy to clean.

Metal siding. For its production aluminum, zinc or steel is used. The thickness of the plates is 5 mm, installation is much easier than other types of cladding.

Fiber cement panels. Siding from a mixture of polymer fibers and cement. Differs in durability and high degree of fire safety.

facade paint

Painting walls is one of the most inexpensive ways to enhance their appeal. Also, well-chosen paint is additional protection wooden walls from ultraviolet and moisture. Based on this, the requirements for paint and varnish coatings were formed:

Weather resistance. In addition to weathering, this includes the sun's rays, sudden changes in air temperature and other negative effects.

The manufacturer labels his products according to their purpose.

Biosecurity. Properly selected and applied paint is not eaten by any insect, and in addition, it prevents the formation of mold, fungi and the development of the decay process.

Safety. After drying, the paint layer should not emit toxic substances.

Durability. The paint must retain all its properties throughout the entire service life - usually it is 5-7 years.

Types of paints

In order not to get confused in other characteristics, it is enough to learn for what purposes this or that basis is better suited.

Oil. An old-timer on the market, inferior to newcomers in quality, but winning in price. Of the minuses: dries for a long time, fades quickly, smells unpleasant. For work requires dilution with drying oil.

Acrylic. They dry quickly and are well absorbed into the surface, do not react to ultraviolet light, are vapor-permeable and environmentally friendly.

Alkyd. According to the result of staining, they are divided into matte and glossy. Thanks to the resins contained in the composition, the painted surface becomes moisture resistant. No strong odor.

Silicone. In addition to all other advantages, silicone paint additionally increases the mechanical strength of the painted surface.

The type of paint is also indicated on the packaging.

The nuances of using paint and varnish coatings

Savings and a good result of coloring depend on the correct use of paints and varnishes.

In addition to the cost, you also need to look at the paint consumption ml / m²

When choosing paint from a foreign manufacturer, one must understand that there are no serious frosts in Spain, unlike Finland. Therefore, for hot regions, it is better to take Spanish paint, and for frosty regions, Finnish products.

It is equally bad for painting when it is done in damp or hot weather. In the first case, the adhesion of the paint to the surface deteriorates, and in the second case, it may crack due to drying too quickly. If painting takes place in the morning, then first of all it is necessary to check whether dew has fallen out. The ideal option is a dry, slightly cloudy day, with air humidity up to 50% and a temperature of +5/+20 °С.

Painting is a very simple process, but before starting it, do not forget to study the instructions on the can of paint, if only because it indicates how many layers must be applied for a good result.

How is the installation of the exterior cladding of a wooden house

Regardless of the type of material used for cladding wooden walls, measures for cladding the outer wall are reduced to a unified algorithm.

Installation of all types of cladding is approximately the same

Treatment of the outer surface of wooden walls with antiseptic compounds. The purpose of the treatment is to prevent the possible destruction of wood from various kinds of biological factors. After installation of facing panels, the walls will no longer be available for processing.

Arrangement of a vapor barrier for natural air circulation in the wood of the wall using films, foils or special vapor barriers.

The construction of the frame (battens) for the heat-insulating layer.

Thermal insulation installation. For placement between the panels and the wall, foam, foam or mineral wool is used

Installation of waterproofing.

Installation of facing materials.

Prices for finishing materials for facing wooden houses

Choosing the better to sheathe a wooden house from the outside, reviews and prices become the main guidelines. In order to choose a budgetary and, if possible, high-quality option for facing the outer walls of a wooden house, it is necessary to navigate at least in the average prices on the line of sheathing materials. On the websites of organizations offering materials for sheathing, the following price ranges are indicated:

lining - from 150-250 rubles / m² for coniferous wood to 300-700 rubles / m² for valuable wood species;

block house - from 200 to 600 rubles / m²;

fake diamond- from 600 to 3000 rubles / m²;

In specialized stores there is always a wide choice - in terms of quality and prices.

• brick - within 800-1600 rubles / m²;
• wood siding - from 60 to 200 rubles / m²;
• PVC siding - from 100 to 300 rubles / m²;
• metal siding - from 200 to 700 rubles / m²;
• fiber cement siding - from 1000 to 3000 rubles / m².

In addition to the price, it is worth evaluating the availability of the purchase of material and delivery. If the material is difficult to find, then if the quantity is incorrectly calculated, then there is a risk of buying the missing cladding at exorbitant prices or finishing part of the work with another cladding.

It is important! When choosing an inexpensive facing material, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the prices for sheathing, but also to the prices of component parts, as well as consumables.

In this case, the cladding of a wooden house will be inexpensive for the developer and will allow you to build a new house or reconstruct an old one with minimal costs.

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Pro custom solution in the exterior of the house on the video:

Also, on our website you can see the most popular projects wooden houses With various options facade decoration, from construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses Low-rise Country.

Conclusion

In our reality, finishing the facade of a wooden house, at least at the initial stage, often becomes a search for a solution than to sheathe the house from the outside cheaply and beautifully. But the choice of a budget cladding option should not be reduced to a simple arithmetic operation showing where the least money will be spent on purchasing the material.

It is also necessary to take into account the cost of installation work, during which it becomes necessary to equip the frame and battens for thermal insulation, as well as the resource of trouble-free operation of the house. For example, the cost of wood siding is not high, but wood cladding must be periodically impregnated with special compounds to maintain antiseptic properties. Practice has shown that the most budget option is PVC siding and lining of medium quality.

A timely exterior finish of a wooden house will help eliminate damage to the facade and make the old building more attractive. In preparation for the upcoming repair work, you need to be able to choose the right stylish type of sheathing, taking into account all the features of the local climate and landscape.

Exterior cladding of a wooden house

Paying all attention to the interior of their home, built of logs or timber, many owners forget to check the condition of the facade, which over many years of operation can become covered with cracks, mold or other unpleasant damage. In most cases, the situation is saved by a new exterior finish of a wooden house, choosing options for facing material, one should take into account its cost, practicality, durability and resistance to external influences.

What requirements should the exterior finish of a wooden house meet:

1. The renovated facade must be durable.
2. Modern and attractive appearance.
3. The finish must protect against possible mechanical damage.
4. Resistant to mold and pests.
5. Resistant to solar radiation.
6. Protection of the facade from precipitation and critical temperature changes.
7. Good thermal insulation characteristics.
8. Maximum masking of existing layout defects.
9. It is recommended that the exterior finish of a wooden house be made exclusively from fire-resistant materials.

Even strong wooden houses without finishing and treatment with protective compounds quickly become moldy and begin to collapse under the influence of vaga and ultraviolet radiation. To avoid deformation of the outer layer, it is required to carry out a set of measures using special tools. The best option is to apply an antiseptic and fire retardant primer.

An example of antiseptics to protect a wooden house:

In fresh buildings made of logs, it is not recommended to carry out major facing work; it is necessary to wait until it shrinks completely, until the material completely gives up its moisture. The facade finish of a wooden house can collapse during the drying of raw wood. An exception is constructions made of specially prepared profiled timber, which undergoes high-quality drying at the factory.

Main steps exterior finish wooden house:

In buildings made of logs or timber, both wooden and plastic double-glazed windows can be installed. The exterior decoration of a wooden house and the design of the slopes are often made with plastic, wooden clapboard or board. It is advisable to choose a practical option that will reliably protect the living space from bad weather, and will look beautiful against the general background of the facade.

Options for finishing window slopes in a wooden house:

The basement part of the structure serves as a barrier separating the lower trim of the wooden frame from the foundation. It protects the walls from water and snow, improves thermal insulation characteristics. There are three options for the design of the plinth - protruding beyond the walls, sinking, flush with the walls. For decorative purposes and to increase comfort in residential premises, it is recommended to insulate and finish the basement surface with various durable materials.

wooden house:

How to finish a wooden house outside?

It is chosen taking into account the taste of the owner of the estate and his financial capabilities. It is advisable to carefully consider the interior of the house and the layout of the entire site so that the exterior finish of the wooden house matches the general style of the home and the surrounding landscape. The strength characteristics of the facing material and its resistance to external influences are important.

Exist different ways fastening of the decorative layer - wet and spatial-volumetric. In the first case, the use of glue or mortar is required. In the second case, the panels are installed using a crate and are located at a distance from the rough wooden wall. Application this method allows you to improve the thermal properties of the building and better protect the house from the vagaries of the weather.

Options for finishing a wooden house:

• brickwork;
• clinker thermal panels;
• PVC or metal siding;
• painting;
• stone;
• tile;
• decorative types of plaster;
• porcelain tile.

Using, you can significantly increase the strength characteristics of the building, make the facade reliable, fire resistant and durable. This material for finishing a wooden house has a significant drawback - a lot of weight, so an additional foundation is required for the width of the upcoming masonry. Brick cladding is carried out no earlier than 3 years from the moment of erection of the main wooden structure.

Pins or clamps are used to connect the facing wall to the load-bearing wall. They are installed in 3-5 rows, depending on the type of masonry, which can be done on a brick edge or in half a brick. Using curly material in the design of the cornice, windows and doorways, you can transform the appearance of the facade, soften strict forms. Interesting and spectacular results are obtained with a combination of bricks different color or shade.

Aging wood in the air loses its color, turns pale, cracks, becomes moldy. For the purpose of protection of a facade from the revealed damages exterior paint is applied to the wooden house. First, the previous finish is removed, the timber or log walls are cleaned, after which they are treated with a primer layer and an antiseptic. In the end, after the surface has completely dried, we are engaged in painting. Acrylic paint lasts the longest, it does not lose its luster, color and presentable appearance up to 10 years.

A thin layer of plaster reacts faster to shrinkage, and if you do not meet the recommended deadlines, then your facade may become cracked. At the initial stage, it is necessary to clean the wood from debris, caulk the cracks, and treat them with antiseptics. Increases the adhesion of the plaster composition with wood multi-layer shingles, which is made of slats with a thickness of 5 mm. Stuff it with nails in perpendicular rows at an angle of 45 °, creating even square cells.

It is possible to combine this process with the capital warming of the dwelling, creating a multi-layer cake from a heat-insulating material, a reinforcing layer and plaster. There are different high-quality ways to finish a wooden house with plaster, but they all require certain skills from the worker. Currently, the following types of working compositions are mainly used:

It is allowed to install siding exclusively on a metal or wooden crate. It is convenient to fill the resulting gap with heat-insulating material, and the ventilation ducts will protect the structure from the spread of mold. In addition to PVC panels, there is an exterior finish for the house, which is made from dried unedged board coniferous species. After giving the material a predetermined shape, followed by varnish or paint, the outer lining of wood acquires strength and resistance to external factors.

Block house will appeal to people who want to keep the classic design of the facade in the form of a Russian hut made of round logs. The exterior cladding of a wooden house is installed similarly to siding, it requires the arrangement of a crate, the fastening of a heater and a windproof film. Alternative option - . This material outwardly strongly resembles a rounded log, but has a number of advantages. The exterior finish of a wooden house made of metal is fire-resistant, does not lend itself to rotting processes, and is much cheaper than wood.

It is possible to make stone facing of individual fragments of the building (windows, openings, corners, cornices) or completely cover the wooden walls with decorative material. In the question of how to finish a wooden house from the outside, it is more practical and cheaper to use imitation rocks in the form of an easy-to-use thin facing tile. At the initial stage, the rough wall is cleaned and processed, the crate is fixed, then a reinforcing net is nailed to the insulation. Exterior stone trim is made from the base using a special glue.

Types of exterior finishes for natural stone:

The exterior decoration of the house with wooden panels in the form of a lining looks decorative, expensive, and well insulates the walls from frost. Flaw this method- high cost, in addition, regular maintenance of the surface of natural material is required. Practical owners of private buildings are trying to look for alternative options and are increasingly performing exterior cladding with panels of durable artificial compounds.

Types of exterior panels for finishing a wooden house:

External insulation of a wooden house

Work on strengthening the thermal insulation of external walls, which can be successfully combined with facade decoration, helps to significantly save increasing energy costs and increase comfort in the home. A vapor barrier is attached on top of the crate, and an external insulation for a wooden house is installed on top. Next, a waterproofing barrier is mounted in the form of a thin film that protects the mineral wool from precipitation and condensate. Outside, we protect the complex “pie” with clapboard, siding or other material.

Wood is a material that is not resistant to negative impacts environment. To ensure its reliable protection, it is necessary to prevent moisture from entering the surface, exposure to faith and the sun. Facing allows you to do all this. Main question: how to sheathe a wooden house on the outside to provide protection, an attractive appearance and good thermal insulation performance.

The order of work on the sheathing of the house

It is important to note that the cladding should be installed only after the completion of the shrinkage of the wooden house.. The only exception is glued laminated timber, the shrinkage of which is negligible (0.5%). It will take at least 2 years for a house made of raw logs to shrink, and walls made of timber from 6 months to a year.

It is important to decide whether you need to finish a wooden house outside. Facing is appropriate mainly when the building is intended for permanent residence, that is, in the winter too. In this case, the materials used for the work will perform not only a decorative, but also a heat-insulating function.

When using the house as a summer home, it is not necessary to carry out insulation, so there is not much point in finishing. Here it is better to treat the wall with protective compounds, such as impregnations or paints, since the appearance of any wooden house allows you to leave it without additional finishing.

Exterior decoration of a wooden house is carried out in stages and includes the following types of work:

• cleaning and treatment of walls (various antiseptic compounds and fire retardants are used here);
• vapor barrier layer;
• assembling the frame to which the insulation and cladding will be attached;
• installation of thermal insulation;
• waterproofing protection;
• decorative finish.

It is important to choose the right materials for each of the stages.

Antiseptics

Home treatment with antiseptic

These substances are extremely important for wooden structures. According to regulatory documents, they should process any elements of wood, regardless of their location. Materials for processing are available in two types:

• covering;
• glazing.

When protecting a building for sheathing, it is better to choose glazing compositions. They do not give the wood color and lay down with a transparent film. Covers can also be used, they differ only in that they paint the surface of the walls.

vapor barrier

This layer is necessary to protect the insulation from the penetration of steam from the side of the room. If the insulation gets wet, it will no longer perform its functions. Inexpensive to protect the house will help polyethylene film, but its use for a wooden house is not recommended. Such buildings are chosen because of the ability of the walls to “breathe”, and the use of polyethylene nullifies it. Better to use more modern options, such as vapor barrier membranes that do not interfere with air exchange.

The principle of operation of the vapor barrier membrane

Installation of vapor barrier is carried out as follows:

1. If the house is built from timber (including glued), it will be necessary to build a frame of slats for vapor barrier. This is necessary in order to provide a small gap between the film and the wall. When building a house from logs, this item is skipped. On the rails provide holes for free movement of air. The size is accepted 20 cm.
2. With a construction stapler or nails, the film is attached to the rails or directly to the wall (for logs). In this case, it is necessary to lay the material with an overlap of 15 cm.
3. All joints and fastening points are glued with adhesive tape.

thermal insulation

Installation of thermal insulation

The type of insulation is chosen depending on financial capabilities and preferences. Laying penoplex will be inexpensive, but such materials will block the air from moving through the walls, and the house will need additional ventilation. The most common material for cladding wooden houses is mineral wool. You can also use options such as ecowool. It is similar to mineral, but is made of flax, which is especially important when increased environmental requirements are imposed on the house.

The mineral wool is mounted on the frame. At the same time, it is important to provide a ventilation gap between it and decorative cladding, which will allow to remove excess moisture from the surface of the material.

To provide such a gap, the thickness of the frame should be approximately 5 cm more than the heat-insulating layer. The frame will also become the basis for attaching the skin.

After the insulation is laid, it is necessary to fix the wind-moisture protective membrane.

Fastening is carried out with staples to the frame, the requirements for overlaps and gluing of joints are the same as for steam protection. It is important not to mix up the sides of the film when fixing it. If a special windproof membrane is used, then its uneven side is adjacent to the thermal insulation, and the smooth side is turned towards the outside air.

Sheathing options

When choosing how to decorate the facade of a wooden house, one should be guided by the characteristics of the materials and their appearance. In addition, such walls do not have a high bearing capacity and will not be able to hold massive panels. Products used for finishing should not be heavy, otherwise the load on the foundation and frame of the house will increase.

When deciding how to sheathe a wooden house, you can consider the following options:

1. Wooden lining. When using this finishing method, you can preserve the original concept of a wooden house - environmental friendliness and naturalness. The advantages include strength, ease of installation, soundproofing and heat-insulating characteristics. As a disadvantage, one can name the need for periodic painting of the walls and treatment with antiseptics.

The house, sheathed with wooden clapboard, looks very impressive and modern.

1. Block house. The material can be called one of the types of wooden lining. Coniferous trees are used for production. The advantages are the same as the previous option, but the possibility of simulating a log house is added. The disadvantages include the high cost.

Block house will give your home the look of a log house

1. planken. One of the varieties of siding. With this material, you can imitate marble, brick or stone. A very expensive material, but at the same time very beautiful, environmentally friendly and does not require any maintenance.

House cladding with pvc panels

The choice of how to decorate the facade of a wooden house depends on its future owner. If funds allow, it is worth giving preference to materials from natural raw materials.

People are judged by their appearance, and a house is judged by its facade decoration.

Now on the construction market there are many materials that differ from each other in characteristics, price and appearance.

Which option to opt for?

How to make the exterior decoration of the house not only beautiful, but also durable?

Let's talk about this!

Why do you need an exterior finish?

Facing the house is not only decorative. Most often it is also used for insulation.

For houses that have already "seen life", and for new buildings, this factor is not secondary.

Good thermal insulation of the house will significantly reduce heating costs.

Another factor is protection. Wall material is often not durable enough.

To avoid damaging effects external environment, a more durable lining material is used.

Exterior finish will help protect the walls of a wooden house from insects, rot and mold.

Soundproofing is an important point. Distinguish between airborne and structural noise. If you live not in a place remote from the city, then you know firsthand about this.

Home is a place where you want to be alone with yourself and get away from the bustle of the city. External finishing will help you with this.

Finishing materials

The choice of material also depends on who will be involved in facade work.

If you decide to do it yourself, then it is better to opt for panel-type materials.

They are easier to mount, as they are mounted on a finished frame and fixed to each other using grooves.

The main options for finishing a wooden house are from the outside:

• plaster,
• brick,
• thermal panels Termosit,
• lining,
• siding,
• coloring.

Let's talk about each in more detail.

Plaster

Decorative facade plaster is a great option. A wide range of colors and a variety of textures will make the design of the house unique.

An interesting combination would be decorative plaster with natural or artificial stone.

The main thing is to take into account the characteristics of the material when choosing. For finishing the facade of a wooden house, silicone plaster is best suited.

It is quite expensive compared to other varieties, but durable and does not require additional care.

Advantages:

• variety of colors and textures;
• affordable price;
• suitable for any surface;
• allows you to hide small flaws;
• can serve as a steam, hydro, sound insulator.

Flaws:

• Not suitable for self-finishing (experience needed).
• You can't do the finishing alone.

For a wooden house, this type of exterior finish should be carried out according to a pre-prepared crate.

It is necessary to apply in several thin layers, and the subsequent application is possible only after the previous one has completely dried.

Brick

This material has long earned the trust of consumers. It makes the surface fire resistant.

When choosing this finish, please note that the brick is heavy, so you need to know permissible load to the foundation.

To prevent the material from cracking, finishing work is best done a few years after the erection of the foot - the house shrinks.

Advantages:

• strength;
• durability;
• resistance to decay and fire.

Flaws:

• the high cost of the material;
• it is impossible to carry out finishing without experience.

Before proceeding with this type of work, make sure that the foundation will support the structure. After that, proceed to drawing the boundaries of the future masonry and leveling the base.

Then on strip foundation a layer of roofing material is laid to prevent direct contact between the brick and the base.

The basic work of laying bricks for professionals is not difficult.

Thermal panels

Thermal panels are a fairly new type of facade decoration. About 40 years ago they were created by German craftsmen.

They took best qualities from polyurethane foam and clinker tiles. It is worth noting their aesthetic appeal, strength and durability.

Thermal panels perfectly retain heat, leaving it inside. There are a wide variety of finishes available for sale.

You can create an imitation of a stone, brick or marble wall.

Installation of thermal panels will not be a problem, as installation is quick and easy. They are attached to the base surface most often with the help of self-tapping screws or dowels.

Since the material appeared relatively recently on our market, the price is quite high.

clapboard

Standard lining - environmentally friendly material.

Its popularity does not pass over the years, and more and more of its varieties appear on sale, both in terms of the material of manufacture and in appearance.

More and more block - house is used for facade work. Finishing with such material looks like sheathing with timber.

On sale there is both a wooden version, and metal, and vinyl.

Advantages:

• aesthetics;
• environmental friendliness (wooden);
• allows the tree to breathe (wooden);

Flaws:

• susceptible to rotting and fungi (wooden);
• needs constant processing (wooden);
• fade (vinyl).

Metal lining is practically devoid of flaws. Fastening takes place on a pre-prepared crate.

They are attached to each other according to the "thorn-groove" principle. Can be installed both horizontally and vertically.

The price of wooden lining depends on the breed and quality of the material.

In any case, the price of high quality lining cannot be called affordable.

Siding

Siding is easy to install. Even a non-professional can carry out work on its installation.

It does not weigh down the structure. It is easy to fasten it to each other and fasten it to the finished crate.

Additional elements during installation are guides and corners. When fastening, always check the angle with a level.

On sale there is a siding option made of metal and PVC. The vinyl version of low quality quickly fades in the sun.

When choosing a material, look at the manufacturer and check for mandatory certificates.

Vinyl siding is considered a budget option.

Coloring

Painting the wooden surface of the house can be done using both varnishes and paints. Previously, oil bases were most often used, but now their former glory is increasingly fading.

An excellent option for facade work are water emulsions and alkyd paints.

The latter option is resistant to external factors, but dries for a long time and has a strong unpleasant odor.

The characteristics of aqueous emulsions depend on the base component.

Acrylic is considered the best.

It creates a film that protects both from negative external factors and from rot and mold.

The advantages of paint and varnish products also include a wide color scheme. These compositions are applied to the wall with a roller, brush or spray gun.

The price depends on the composition and manufacturer.

The disadvantages include the constant need to apply new layers to refresh appearance buildings.

Whichever option you choose, do not focus on the cost of finishing a wooden house alone.

As a rule, cheaper options require constant updating and refinement.

It is better to spend a significant amount of money once and forget about this issue than to invest in finishing every year, while wasting not only money, but also valuable time.

If you settled on the "panel" version, it is best to fasten the structure with clamps.

it hidden way installation, which will not allow the material to deform.

External finishing of the facades of the house is necessary not only to give an aesthetic appearance to the building, but also to increase the service life of the outer walls by protecting the structures from negative environmental factors.

To finish the house from a profiled timber or a log of natural moisture, they start after the shrinkage of the house. If chamber drying timber, then immediately after installation.

Finishing work frame house can be performed immediately after the construction of walls and roofs.

The following types of facade finishing are used: painting, cladding, plastering.

In houses made of profiled timber or logs, as a rule, facade painting is used.

To paint the facade, it is necessary to prepare the surface for finishing. Preparation consists in grinding and subsequent priming of the surface with an antiseptic.

Compositions for painting wooden surfaces are transparent, the so-called glazing, they do not hide the natural texture of the tree and only emphasize it.

Also, paint solutions are not transparent, completely covering the wood texture pattern. Such paints are alkyd, oil and acrylic.

The most common materials for cladding wooden houses are: imitation timber, siding, facade panels, sometimes brick cladding is used.

It is recommended to use imitation timber for the outer cladding of the facade with a thickness of at least 20 mm. On the surface of the walls, a crate of 25x50 mm bars is arranged every 50-60 cm, on which the imitation timber panels are fixed. After that, the surface is first coated with an antiseptic, and then with a paint and varnish composition.

There is a wide variety of surface textures and colors of siding, but the composition distinguishes three main groups: metal, vinyl and basement siding.

The most common cladding option for wooden houses is vinyl siding, which is based on polyvinyl chloride. It is easy to install, in case of cracks and breaking during operation of the siding panel, it can be easily replaced with a new one.

Lined houses look exquisite facade panels. Such finishing panels can imitate natural brick or stonework.

There are many variations of the exterior finish of the facade for every taste and financial possibilities. The finishing stage of building a house is very important and requires a professional approach to solving this problem.

Call us now and we will help you decide on the type of exterior decoration of the facade of your house and calculate the cost of finishing work.