How to transform your "face" own home and make it unforgettable? The topic of facade decoration is inexhaustible...

The variety of finishing options is dictated not only by the need to decorate wall structures, but also to protect the wall material from external environmental influences.

Ordinary brick, cinder block, aerated concrete, foam and gypsum blocks have either low decorative qualities or poor resistance to any precipitation, wind and temperature changes. Even material like sand-lime brick, having an attractive and reliable appearance, is inferior to its facing counterpart in most respects.

This is a type of lining, the front surface of which imitates a rounded log. Economical and environmentally friendly material.

Finishing with a block house or imitation timber is best done using double wooden sheathing. The first is used for laying insulation, the second is for creating a ventilated gap and installing the cladding. Ventilation is needed not only for mineral wool, but also for wood. In addition, each panel must be treated from the inside (to protect against rot and insects), as well as from the outside (to protect from precipitation).

Used for finishing walls with low vapor permeability. Insulation boards (foam plastic, extruded polystyrene foam) are attached using an adhesive solution and fixed with dowels.

A fiberglass reinforcing mesh is mounted on top and covered with a solution (this is necessary in order to avoid cracks at the joints of the insulation boards). Upper layer rubbed, and after it dries, they lay it on it facade plaster, which is then primed and painted with exterior paints.

Siding

Literally from English “siding” - “outer cladding”. One of the leading materials used in residential construction.

Installation of siding is extremely simple and installation usually takes place at a high pace of work.

A supporting frame (sheathing) is required, which can be constructed, for example, from a metal profile or wooden beam. Foam plastic with a thickness of at least 20-40 mm is used as insulation.

The use of insulation such as mineral wool, due to its ability to absorb atmospheric moisture, requires the creation of an air gap.

Types of siding:

Vinyl

Gives the building a complete look, aesthetic appearance. Inexpensive, durable and elastic material. Before use, we advise you to weigh the pros and cons, including: for environmental and fire safety reasons.

It is also advisable to make inquiries regarding the performance characteristics of the products of the selected manufacturer before purchasing. There have been cases of swelling, warping, cracking, increased brittleness in winter and uneven fading in spots in summer.

The author of this article had the opportunity to work with the Polish siding brand ROYAL and Tecos (joint Belgium-Russia). Over the past two years, the panels on the south side have been observed to burn out, which is generally uncritical. There are no complaints about the mechanical characteristics.

Steel

The increased cost relative to vinyl and the need for additional costs for treatment with an anti-corrosion compound make it somewhat difficult to use metal siding for finishing private buildings.

However, some owners still opt for a more solid “metal” option. Steel siding meets requirements fire safety and can be involved incl. for finishing fire hazardous objects.

Time-tested finishing material (first used in Europe more than 100 years ago). Durable, fireproof, not afraid of moisture and biological corrosion.

More recently, it was in the shadow of its vinyl counterpart, but the domestic consumer could not ignore the material on the traditionally beloved cement base.

On some Internet sites you can still find outdated information. that fiber cement siding is not in demand in private construction and is hazardous to health. The fact is that previously asbestos was used in production, which can really threaten health. Today this component is excluded from technological cycle and its function is performed harmless cellulose.

Cement siding looks perfect, and can also be painted after installation, allowing the owner country house use unlimited color options.

Some manufacturers provide a guarantee for this type of product for up to 50 years!

Wooden, commonly known as “Canadian” siding

It is not afraid of Russian frosts and looks amazing!

Eco-friendly, aesthetic and dear to the heart, the material probably does not need any introduction. Unfortunately, this excellent coating retains all the imperfections of wood and therefore service life is not its strongest point. Relatively expensive, less elastic and therefore requires increased precision during installation and maintenance during operation.

Facade thermal insulation panels (Thermopanels)

A relatively young, but trusted method of insulation and decorative finishing façade is widely used in both countries European Union so in Russia in accordance with the new, more stringent standards SNiP No. 02/23/2003 “Thermal protection of buildings”.

It is a lightweight but durable panel made of foam plastic, extruded polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam providing excellent heat capacity. The technology involves the creation of a single monolithic layer having the effect of a thermos. (keeps cool in summer and warm in winter).

Suitable for mounting on any surface: concrete, wood, gas and foam concrete blocks, brick, glass-magnesite sheet, etc.

Ceramic tiles (porcelain tiles)

Artificial finishing material with excellent performance characteristics.

Thanks to high operational characteristics From tiles intended for flooring, it has turned into a universal finishing material widely used for finishing the walls of architectural structures. This perfect option for cladding ventilated facades ( more details about the technology at the end of this article) .

Facade plaster

To this day, this traditional solution enjoys well-deserved popularity.

The abundance of modern technologies brings pleasant variety to the choice of the owner of a country house, puzzled by the high-quality relief of wall surfaces. The main limitation is the relative labor intensity of applying plaster and the need for skilled labor.

The attempt at mechanization here was not crowned with success because the “old-fashioned” method of work has not undergone significant changes.

Durable and the most budget plaster. Over time, the hardness of the coating only increases.

This plaster has a high pH reagent and is resistant to biological corrosion. A small selection of colors from the manufacturer is not an obstacle to using a wide range of color range. Plaster being applied white followed by painting with silicate facade paint.

Flaws: low elasticity, low adhesion to the base. Price: most a budget option. Durability: about 30 years old. Frost resistance: 75 cycles.

Does not require kneading and eliminates dosage errors. The choice of color is unlimited - the mixture is tinted.

Acrylic plaster goes on sale as a ready-to-use mixture on a water-dispersion basis. Elastic, durable, highly resistant to aggressive influences external environment. Flaws: low vapor permeability.

It is not advisable to use it on facades with cotton insulation. Price: relatively inexpensive (compared to silicone and silicate plasters), but more expensive than mineral ones. Durability: 50 years. Frost resistance: fifty cycles.

Can be applied to all types of mineral substrates. It has neutral electrostaticity - does not attract dust and dirt.

Durable and durable coating. Manufactured based on liquid glass, which provides high vapor permeability (higher than mineral and acrylic) and resistance to biological corrosion.

Flaws: Small selection of colors. Price: Above average price category. Durability: 60 years.

If your budget allows, then this is the most preferable option. Includes all previously mentioned advantages of materials.

Manufactured on the basis of modified silicone resin, with the addition of an organic acrylate binder, mineral fillers and pigments.

Flaws: used in combination with silicone primer, very expensive. Price: The most expensive plaster. Durability: 60 years. Frost resistance: 60 cycles. Among facade paints By analogy with plasters, Acrylic, Silicate and Silicone paints are distinguished.

Not the most popular, but worthy option.

Ceramic facing brick has many advantages, including high mechanical strength, resistance to water, wind, ultraviolet radiation and temperature changes. Unfortunately, it also has disadvantages, such as, for example, low thermal insulation, considerable weight and high price, which is why it has recently lost its position in the finishing market. facade materials.

To ensure that the thickness brick wall complied with the requirements of SNiP in terms of protection against heat loss, it should be 80 to 90 cm thick. This is both expensive and requires a more powerful foundation. Although for a low-rise building such a wall has excessive strength.

You can use well masonry when a gap is created between the ordinary brick and the facing brick, which is filled with a heat insulator. This technique allows you to reduce the total thickness of the wall by 1.5 times. But the use of warm facade systems reduces this figure by half

Looks like the real thing, but weighs 1.5 times less.

This type of finish has an amazing decorative surface, due to its similarity to its natural counterpart. However, it weighs one and a half times less and is more adapted to finishing works, since any collection already contains additional elements for cladding window and doorways, corners and joints, which greatly simplifies installation.

Artificial stone is easy to process, durable, environmentally friendly (which is important recently), and can be easily mounted on any base.

The only thing this finish is afraid of is humidity. Therefore, in places where the influence of natural moisture is high, the surface lined with artificial stone must be treated with hydrophobic solutions.

Suspended ventilated facade

The most common method for walls with high vapor permeability.

The idea is to form load-bearing frame providing a gap for air circulation between the insulation and the cladding. Mineral wool is used as insulation.

A system of brackets made of metal profiles is installed on the wall, the height of which should ensure the placement of heat-insulating material, a protective vapor-permeable membrane and a gap of the required width.

Mineral wool mats are strengthened with glue and (or) plastic umbrella dowels; a membrane is placed on top, which prevents the material from collapsing, but at the same time allows water vapor to erode.

Metal profiles are installed on the brackets, which serve as the basis for installing the cladding. The cladding can be any sheet or slatted material, from corrugated sheets to composite panels or porcelain stoneware.

The use of each of them has its own characteristics in terms of the method of fastening, pitch and lathing material. For example, composite panels should only be attached to aluminum profiles. Finishing the facade will not only strengthen the external walls of the house and prolong its life, but will also decorate the area, creating a unique aura of attractiveness and captivating the views of passers-by.

Wood is a durable and beautiful building material, which proper care will last for many decades. At the same time, wood is quite an expensive material, especially if we're talking about O various types well-dried timber, so the walls are made thinner and heat loss is reduced additional insulation And external cladding. We’ll tell you about the requirements for cladding material, and also compare various materials to determine which one is best suited for wooden house. In addition, we recommend organizing a ventilation system (ventilated façade) for any cladding, because this approach extends the service life of the wood and reduces the requirements for cladding materials. We will try to answer the most important question - what is the best way to sheathe wooden house outside so that it is cheap and beautiful.

Requirements for cladding materials

Any cladding material must meet the following requirements:

• fire resistance;
• resistance to precipitation;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• UV resistance;
• ease of installation;
• low price.

Fire resistance- one of the most important parameters for cladding material (cladding). It is clear that if there is a strong fire near the house, then any material will catch fire, but it should be very difficult to set it on fire with a match and paper, or even pouring gasoline on it. In addition, the cladding should not be afraid of rain or snow, that is, precipitation should not lead to its destruction. Another condition is resistance to temperature changes. If the facing material strongly absorbs water, then when the temperature drops to negative values, water in the outer layers will freeze and tear the material. UV resistance protects the cladding from discoloration under the influence of sunlight - the more resistant the material, the less it fades over time. Equally important are parameters such as ease of installation and cost of material. After all, the use of difficult-to-install material increases overall costs, because it is necessary to use special technologies or equipment that not everyone has access to.

Sheathing materials

Here is a list of the most popular materials for cladding wooden houses:

• various thermal panels;
• reinforcing mesh and plaster;
• PVC siding;
• metal siding;
• wood-cellulose siding;
• fiber cement siding and panels;
• fake diamond;
• block house;
• board;
• waterproof OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and plywood.

Thermal panels- the simplest finishing option, because they combine polystyrene or foam insulation and various external finishing. The most popular panels are those with a brick finish. However, to install them, you must first install the bars of the ventilated facade. Plaster with reinforcing mesh can be applied to any hard surface, therefore it is often used if a wooden house is insulated with foam plastic or highly compressed mineral wool. This finishing scheme is very popular - mesh + glue + bark beetle plaster.

All types of siding are mounted on an insulated ventilated facade with wooden blocks or metal profile. Siding is the easiest way exterior finishing premises, the only difference is the cost of materials. The advantage of siding is that it can be used as classic rectangular panels, and panels “under the log”. Fiber cement panels are used if it is necessary to increase the fire resistance of a house, because this material is ten times more difficult to set on fire than even timber treated with pyrophobic impregnation. After finishing the house with fiber cement boards, the cladding must be painted with waterproof paints. Artificial stone is tried on for finishing a ventilated facade. To install it, the facade must be sewn up hard material such as fiber cement board, OSB or plywood. Then the artificial stone is glued to the facade, using the same reinforcing mesh as for plaster.

Block house, that is, a board whose outer part imitates a rounded log. Covering a wooden house with a block house allows you to restore its exterior to some extent, demonstrating to everyone the aesthetic taste of the owner and his desire to live in a house made of natural materials. A house covered with a block house must be regularly treated with antiseptics and impregnations. Read about how to choose antiseptics and impregnations in this article (I think it’s called how to choose impregnations or antiseptics, I don’t remember exactly). The advantage of a block house over other materials is its very high vapor permeability, therefore the requirements for façade ventilation are much lower. Another wood material is carriage board. It is cheaper than a block house and creates a more primitive exterior of the house, but has all the performance qualities of a block house.

OSB and plywood used in three cases:

• when it is necessary to create a hard, rigid surface for applying plaster;
• for cladding outbuildings;
• for cladding for painting.

Waterproof plywood and OSB have all the disadvantages and advantages of boards and block houses, however, they are much cheaper. Therefore, they are used for cladding inexpensive houses and outbuildings where there are no high requirements for the exterior.

Cost of finishing materials for cladding a wooden house

Below we have provided average cost data posted on the websites of stores selling finishing materials:

1. Thermal panels Russian production, thickness 60–80 mm, panel size 100x68 cm (length and width), cost per panel 1000–2300 rubles, cost per m² 1600–3400 rubles.
2. Reinforcing mesh for plaster (glue + bark beetle plaster) will cost 20–50 rubles per m² of mesh. The cost of one bag of dry plaster (20 kg) is 150–300 rubles, with a consumption rate of 2–4 kg m². That is, one bag is enough for 5–10 square meters. The cost of one bag of bark beetle plaster (20–25 kg) is 150–500 rubles, with a consumption rate of 3–6 kg per m². That is, one bag is enough for 3–8 m².
3. PVC siding - price per m² excluding the cost of lathing is 100–300 rubles.
4. Metal siding - price per m² excluding the cost of sheathing is 200–700 rubles.
5. Wood-cellulose siding - price per m² excluding the cost of lathing is 60–200 rubles.
6. Fiber cement siding and panels – price per m² is 1–3 thousand rubles.
7. Artificial stone - price per m² 600–3000 rubles.
8. Block house made of dry boards - price per m² 200–600 rubles.
9. Board (lining) made of coniferous and hardwood 150–250 rubles per m², from valuable wood 300–700 rubles per m².
10. Moisture-resistant plywood and OSB 12–16 mm thick price per m² 150–250 rubles.

Conclusion

The correct choice of material for finishing a wooden house will allow you to achieve the desired effect at minimal cost. After all, the cladding is not only decorative element, but also protects the insulation and walls from external influences. By choosing one or another coating, you can dramatically change the exterior of the house, both emphasizing that it is made of wood and harmoniously coordinating it with other buildings in the area.

Many people, after building a home, rack their brains over what to cover the outside of the house with. Therefore, in this article I decided to tell you about six modern finishing materials for the facade. Next, we will look at their features, as well as the main advantages and disadvantages, which will help you in your choice.

Modern finishing materials

The article will discuss the following façade materials:

Material 1: Wooden finishing boards

Wood paneling is, of course, not a new solution. However, modern technologies wood processing allowed manufacturers to create higher quality finishing materials, which will be discussed further.

The most common among them are:

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

Also, eurolining, as a rule, has a more precise geometry than conventional lining;

• block house - different from eurolining front side, which has a cylindrical shape;

• planken - unlike lining, does not have tongues. The edges of the plank are beveled.

Before installation wooden materials, they need to be acclimatized, i.e. stand for several days outdoors. This will prevent the appearance of cracks and some other negative consequences.

Wooden finishing materials have many advantages. The main one is, of course, environmental friendliness. Moreover, wood is known to be able to “breathe”, which contributes to a favorable microclimate in the house.

Other positive aspects include:

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

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

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

The only disadvantage is that wooden finishing materials need to be looked after - periodically coated protective compounds or paints and varnishes.

Below is average price some wooden finishing materials:

Material 2: plastic siding

The most common facade material today is plastic panels.

They have become widespread due to a number of positive qualities:

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

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

To determine the quality of vinyl siding, look at the back of it. The material must be homogeneous, without visible impurities.

Of course, there are also disadvantages:

• vinyl siding is not resistant to mechanical stress. In the cold it becomes brittle. This drawback is especially characteristic of the cheapest products from little-known manufacturers;
• durable plastic panels, the so-called " basement siding", is quite expensive.

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

Material 3: metal siding

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

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

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

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

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

Other advantages include: important points, How:

• durability - manufacturers, as a rule, provide a guarantee for metal panels of several decades;
• attractive appearance, especially for materials for façade cladding with photo printing. Externally, they are difficult to distinguish from wooden paneling;

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

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

Its disadvantages include the following:

• high thermal conductivity, however, mineral wool or other thermal insulation material located under the panels can offset this drawback;
• noise during precipitation and strong winds;
• quite high cost, especially for metal siding with photo printing.

Cost of metal siding various brands is given below:

Material 4: fiber cement siding

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

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

True, despite all these advantages, fiber cement siding has not gained as much popularity as plastic siding, which is associated with some of its serious disadvantages:

• high cost even compared to finishing materials such as metal siding and plinth panels;
• fragility, resulting in the material being unstable to mechanical stress;
• heavy weight.

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

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

Facade material with insulation – thermal panel

Material 5: thermal panels

If you are interested in what you can use to cover the outside of your house other than siding, I recommend paying attention to thermal panels.

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

• insulation – is the base of the panel, made of polyurethane foam, extruded or regular polystyrene foam. The thickness of the slab can range from 30 to 150 mm, which allows you to select the optimal thermal insulation for each individual case;

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

Thanks to this, thermal panels make it possible to clad the facade and at the same time insulate the home without using additional thermal insulation materials. This is perhaps their main advantage.

Of course, they have other positive qualities:

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

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

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

The disadvantages include the following:

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

• insulation materials used in thermal panels have zero vapor permeability. Therefore, if you have a wooden house, the cladding must be done using a frame, i.e. using curtain façade technology. Otherwise, moisture will accumulate on the surface of the walls.

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

Material 6: aquapanels

Finally, let’s consider such material as aquapanels. It is also unique in its kind, since it is used to rough-finish the outside of the house. At the same time, as finishing coating decorative can be used.

In other words, aqua panels allow you to combine “dry” facade finishing and “wet” ones. Accordingly, you can paint the facade in any color you like.

Aquapanels are sheets consisting of several layers:

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

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

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

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

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

Conclusion

We got acquainted with the most important qualities six modern façade materials. Well, now everyone must decide for themselves what to cover the outside of the house with, having considered all their pros and cons, which I described above. I recommend watching the video in this article. If you have questions about this or that material, write them in the comments, and I will answer you as soon as possible.

After a residential building is built, there is a need to make its appearance aesthetically attractive.

Therefore, the question arises of what to cover the outside of the house with. There are many options for this. It is worth familiarizing yourself with each of them in more detail. So, what to cover the house with?

For what reasons is it necessary to sheathe a residential building?

1. Insulation is considered the most common reason for covering a residential building. Through insulation, it is possible to achieve high energy efficiency at home and reduce heating costs.
2. Improvement of the exterior of the house. Creativity to the process will help you masterfully create decorations for your home.
3. Creating an additional barrier against aggressive environmental factors. Such factors unfavorable for the structure of the house include exposure to various chemicals and biological species pests.
4. Ensuring fire resistance. It acts as a secondary function of the cladding, but sometimes this reason is considered as the main one.

What are the requirements for cladding materials?

Moisture absorption

This property evaluates the ability of a material to absorb moisture from the surrounding space. It is important to take into account here that a high rate of water absorption is sometimes undesirable for finishing a house, especially in areas with frequent rainfall.

Hygroscopicity

This is the absorption of water vapor from the surrounding air. Increased hygroscopicity, in addition to rotting, can lead to a significant increase in the weight of the building, which can cause its partial destruction.

Vapor permeability

This characterizes the ability of the material to pass steam through itself. This parameter is especially important when it is necessary to create conditions for removing excess water vapor from the inside. But if the building material does not allow vapor to pass through, then the cladding will not function properly. For this purpose, it is advisable to select “breathable” types of finishes together with building materials with a high degree of vapor permeability (for example, aerated concrete).

Breathability

A property that determines the permeability of a material to air and gases. The climate inside the building is largely determined by this property. Houses sheathed with materials with a high degree of breathability, in winter period very difficult to heat.

Thermal conductivity

The characteristic is very significant and determines the rate of heat removal. Naturally, low thermal conductivity is desirable.

Thermal diffusivity

The quality of the material conducts temperature across its volume.

Fire resistance

This quality reflects the degree of deformation of the material when exposed to high temperature.

Fire resistance

A parameter reflecting the degree of dependence of the material on combustion and melting. In the event of a fire, only sheathing with a high fire resistance rating can provide a minimum of damage.

Chemical resistance

Gives the skin the ability to prevent the harmful effects of pesticides. This indicator is very important in an aggressive environment.

Biostability

Resistance to the influence of living organisms: fungi, bacteria, insects.

Environmental friendliness

The criterion characterizes the safety of the material for the health of the inhabitants of the house.

Soundproofing

The quality of finishing prevents the penetration of external noise into the house. It is an additional characteristic of the cladding.

What materials are suitable for cladding?

After considering all the properties that cladding materials should have, it came to the right time find out what is the best way to sheathe the outside of a residential building.

A recently popular material for cladding country houses and residential buildings. If the house is finished with siding, you can obtain high fire resistance and fire protection from the cladding side. If you want to choose siding panels, then you need to know the difference between vinyl and metal strips.

Each type of siding has its own advantages. Metal panels made from thin sheet steel. However, despite this circumstance, they are protected by an anti-corrosion coating, on which paint can be applied on top.

The main disadvantage is poor resistance to mechanical manipulation. In other words, dents and scratches often form on the panels. Thermal insulation with such cladding remains low.

Vinyl strips are quite durable and completely resistant to corrosion. However, the thermal insulation capabilities of such cladding are not very good. high level. But the main advantage of vinyl siding is great opportunities V color choice models. You can choose any color for the walls of your own home.

Block house

Some people are more familiar with another name for this material - rounded timber. Its advantage is that this material is completely natural and environmentally friendly. Has a high degree of breathability.

The use of thermal insulation boards is also considered as house cladding. This method of finishing the facade is very versatile. Firstly, the thermal insulation characteristics of the walls as a whole are increased. Secondly, the slabs attached to the base of the house can be finished with a coating of decorative plaster. The latter is applied on top reinforced mesh laid on slabs. The plaster can be painted or another layer of another covering material can be applied to it. What is this thermal insulation boards, we will consider further. The disadvantage that all of them need to be covered with something else on the outside will not be noted for each case.

Fiberglass boards

Excellent thermal insulation material with high performance. IN construction stores presented in sufficient assortment. The main disadvantage is that the material’s health safety is low.

Mineral wool

Most of the parameters of mineral wool boards are similar to the characteristics of glass wool boards. The only and most important difference is that this material is environmentally friendly.

Styrofoam

Time-tested material. They are used for both old houses and newly built ones. The material is inexpensive, easy to install, and durable. Despite its low thermal conductivity, it has a disadvantage - it has very low vapor permeability compared to wood, so it is not recommended to use it for cladding wooden houses.

Expanded polystyrene boards

They can be made of extruded or foamed polystyrene. They have different thermal conductivity qualities.

Plasters for thermal insulation

This type of finish is used as a top layer on the outside. They have excellent characteristics of sound insulation, thermal insulation, and vapor permeability. Mainly used for decorating and decorating the exterior of the house.

What is the best way to cover it?

When choosing a material, you need to take into account not only its attractiveness, but also its thermal conductivity and sound insulation properties.

Each specific type of house with the choice of material for cladding must be approached individually, based on the qualities building material, from which the walls are made.