After you have erected the walls, covered the roof, special attention must be paid to the outer cladding of the facade. For these purposes, various materials can be used, which differ significantly from each other in their characteristics and properties. When performing these works, several goals are pursued at once, firstly, additional protection of the facade of the building from all kinds of atmospheric influences (ultraviolet radiation, moisture, low and high temperatures) is carried out, and secondly, aesthetic appeal and beauty are given to the structure, style and unique image are emphasized. To a greater extent, when facing facades, many pursue an aesthetic goal, because the appearance of the house speaks of the status and well-being of its owner.
It is not necessary that the facing material should be expensive, the main thing is that it satisfies with its aesthetic appearance and quality.
Currently, there is a wide variety of facing materials for sale for people with any financial capabilities.
All facing materials currently available on the construction market can be divided into groups:
natural (natural stone, slate, natural facing brick),
artificial (facing tiles, artificial stone, porcelain stoneware),
synthetic (vinyl siding, wall panels with trim). It is impossible to say unequivocally what is the best finish, since the facade of the building has a large number of surfaces, each of which needs its own material. So, for example, finishing the basement with natural or artificial stone, and the facade itself with facade tiles or facade plaster, has been very popular for many years. Facade decoration can be performed either by one of the selected materials or by its combination with others. It all depends on your imagination.
Consider the currently most popular finishing materials for exterior wall cladding.
A natural stone.
Finishing with natural stone is more demanding when finishing the basement of buildings or various landscape works. Natural stone is quite expensive and massive material. Mounting it on vertical planes is not an easy task. Depending on the degree of its processing, type and size, the price of natural stone can vary widely. Slate, onyx or granite can give exclusivity to the decoration of natural stones. Do not forget that natural stone is a non-standard product that has various shapes and surface geometry. When laying it, it will be necessary to carefully select stones, choosing the optimal facet, size and pattern. Such masonry must be performed by a qualified bricklayer, and, therefore, his services will not be cheap.
Tile.
Recently, special facade tiles are often used for exterior and interior decoration of facades. This tile has a wide variety of colors, textures, shapes and sizes. It can be used for cladding facades, walls and floors of balconies, decorating room interiors and much more. Facade tiles are fastened with a special frost-resistant cement adhesive. Facade tiles are very easy to install, easy to maintain and do not require seasonal maintenance and repair, and if necessary, its elements can be easily replaced. Another of its advantages is its low weight, which makes it possible to clad even the facades of wooden houses, thereby increasing the resistance of the building to moisture and fire. Facing brick.
Facing brick is an excellent material for wall cladding.
It has excellent physical and technical characteristics, is resistant to various atmospheric effects, has a fairly low thermal conductivity, has noise-insulating properties, and is also suitable for finishing the walls of buildings made of any material. Facing brick is presented in a wide range of colors, textures, and sizes. Currently, facing bricks are produced in six formats, the most popular of which are the NF format (240x115x71 mm – 48 pcs/m2) and Valformat (210x100x50 mm – 76 pcs/m2). Facing bricks can be laid in various ways, change the color and thickness of the seam, use bricks of various colors and shades, create an original ornament, etc.
Wood trim.
Sheathed facade of the house with wood has an original and unique look.
Wooden lining is perfectly combined with various building materials, is environmentally friendly and quite easy to use. Currently, the construction market offers a wide range of lining of various types of trees and various profiles. The wooden facade will give your house not only a noble and elitist look, but also perfectly retain heat. Along with this, there are a number of disadvantages that you should pay attention to: high exposure of the tree to weather conditions, low resistance to pests (insects can start in the tree), combustibility in case of fire, as well as additional costs for seasonal maintenance. Of course, some costs can be avoided by using special hydrophobic agents and antiseptics, but you need to be prepared for the fact that they can cause allergic reactions in the residents of the house.
Siding.
Vinyl siding is considered the most popular and inexpensive method of finishing facades.
Vinyl siding has high weather resistance, fire safety (flash point 391°C), it is easy to transport and install. The disadvantages include low mechanical strength, vandal resistance, as well as difficulties in replacing damaged facade elements.
Currently, siding on the construction market is represented by a huge variety of colors, shapes and textures, a large number of manufacturers, of various price categories. Commercially available herringbone, block house, brick or stone look profiles will give your façade a sophisticated look. This type of wall cladding is mainly used in conjunction with thermal insulation of the facade. Decorative facade plaster Another popular method of facade cladding is the use of decorative facade plaster. Facades clad in this way will add elegance, sophistication and elegance to your home.
This cladding technology will not only change the appearance of your house, but will additionally help reduce heating costs, since facade plaster also has heat-insulating properties. The facade plaster offered on the market is replete with a wealth of texture and color schemes. All types of modern plaster are divided into universal, internal and external. According to the type of binder, they are divided into silicone (organosilicon resins and liquid potash glass), mineral silicate (lime) and polymer (acrylic).
Also, the composition of the plaster differs in the size of the grain (filler), which is directly included in the composition of the material used (fur coat (lamb), bark beetle (rustic)). The richness of types and types of plaster will allow you to implement various artistic ideas for cladding and decoration, will add beauty and originality to your home.
Summing up, I want to note that the cladding of the facade of the house is a purely individual matter, depending on the material of the erected walls, the need for their insulation, as well as what appearance of the house you want to get as a result of finishing and cladding, which style you prefer.