The cladding of the façade of a private house is carried out after insulation of its walls. There are many technologies and materials for performing both types of work. However, it is much more practical to immediately install thermal insulation and facade decor, using special multi-layer cladding. To do this, it is enough to purchase thermal panels with clinker tiles, consisting of insulation and a facing coating. Such finishing elements are not cheap, but they are installed easily and quickly.

What are facade thermal panels with clinker tiles

Decorative thermal panels for decorating the facade of a low-rise private house are a multi-layer cake made from several materials. The outer layer is frost-resistant and waterproof clinker tiles made from clay baked at high temperatures. There is insulation underneath:

PPU (polyurethane foam);

• EPPS (extruded polystyrene foam).

Panel structure

Conventional foam plastic is practically not used in these façade panels for residential buildings. It's too flammable. There are also few thermal panels with mineral wool on the market. It is capricious in relation to moisture, which leads to higher installation costs due to the need to install waterproofing, and is more difficult to operate. If it is necessary to do insulation and exterior finishing of the house with it, then it is best to install mineral wool and cladding in the form of clinker tiles separately.

Some manufacturers, to add additional rigidity under the heat insulator of the decorative facade panel, make another layer of OSB or SML backing. However, this option is more intended for cladding the facades of private houses built using frame technology. For brick or foam concrete cottages, it is preferable to take less expensive thermal panels without wood or glass-magnesite board on the inside.

Option using OSB

The facade of a house, finished with warm panels with clinker tiles, will last at least 20–30 years without repair. This external cladding is resistant to precipitation and changes in outside temperature. Small clinker tiles with front finish reliably protect the polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam inside the thermal panels from external influences. And the variety of their shades makes it easy to select other facade decoration materials that harmoniously combine with it for such cladding.

Advantages and disadvantages of thermal panels

Facade thermal panels intended for exterior decoration of a house have a lot of advantages, including:

Simplicity and speed of decorative design of the facade;

No need for additional thermal insulation of the house;

Durability of polyurethane foam and environmental safety of expanded polystyrene;

Removal of the dew point from the thickness of the external walls to the cladding, which only increases the durability of private country houses;

A variety of colors and textures of clinker tiles (for sale there are panels with imitation of ordinary or aged brick, adobe and natural stone);

Savings due to easier independent installation of finishing the facade of your own home, consisting of large elements;

Resistance of clinker tiles on decorative panels to mechanical stress, frost, water and fire;

A small number of seams, minimizing the number of cold bridges in the façade cladding made of thermal panels;

The resistance of the exterior decoration of the house to ultraviolet radiation; even after a decade, clinker tiles will not fade under the sun.

House before finishing
House after finishing

Among the disadvantages of the thermal panels under consideration for facades, four disadvantages are worth mentioning:

The presence on the market of facade building materials for private houses is a considerable amount of low-quality counterfeit.

The bending rigidity of panels with clinker tiles in their structure means that for walls with differences of a couple of centimeters, a frame will have to be made.

If installed incorrectly, the service life of residential building facades with expanded polystyrene inside is quite low, only 10–15 years.

The high cost of thermal panels with a heat-insulating layer and external clinker tiles.

Unlike polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam in facing slabs for the facade of a house has voids inside into which moisture can enter. And when it freezes, this water freezes, which leads to chipping of the insulation in the thermal panel mounted on the facade of your cozy home. Polyurethane foam under clinker tiles is not susceptible to this scourge. Panels with it, in any case, will last at least fifty years.

Types and characteristics of thermal panels for facades

At the factory, during the manufacture of panels, clinker tiles with polymer insulation are connected with glue or simply pressed into it. When using the second version of this facing material, house facades last longer. It is more reliable and durable. However, the price of pressed panels is higher than that of glued products.

The cost also depends on the place of production. Facade thermal panels from German manufacturers will cost more than those made in Russia. This affects the cost of the brand and the transportation distance to the house being built. However, their quality and the resulting facade will definitely be at their best.

E-Klinker (termopaneli-kd.ru)

The company produces panels with Polish and German clinker tiles based on EPS. Operating since 2010. Also offers finishing and visualization services.

Panel characteristics table

Work examples

Installation instructions

The company provides turnkey installation services. There are no instructions for independent work.

Plitker (plitker.ru)

The company produces thermal panels based on German and Polish clinker tiles. Polyurethane foam is used as insulation. Has all the necessary certificates, free delivery. It also provides installation services.

Work examples

Presentation of the company

Fraid (termopaneli-fraid.ru)

One of the first companies in this field. Operating since 1994. Participant of many construction exhibitions and awards.

Tile	Area, m2	Thickness, mm	Insulation	Price from
Feldhaus	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	2500 rub.
Estima	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	1350 rub.
Cerrad	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	1680 rub.
Falcon	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	1390 rub.
Kerama Marazzi	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	1635 rub.
Opoczno	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	1750 rub.
Paradyz	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	1650 rub.
Robin	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	2740 rub.
Keramin	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	1350 rub.
Stroeher	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	2520 rub.
A.D.W. Klinker	0.5 or 1	50/100/150 or 30/60/80/100	Expanded polystyrene PSB-S35	2140 rub.

Work examples

Video of installation of Fried thermal panels

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Today, many different construction technologies are appearing - some disappear almost immediately, not meeting the hopes of developers, and some take root and serve for quite a long time. And the point here is not at all about their effectiveness (although this is also important) - for a finishing or building material to be recognized among the people, it must have many advantages and surpass its analogues in many respects.

Unfortunately, this does not happen often, and in the modern market many innovations remain unclaimed or at least in little demand. Thermal panels for facades are no exception here, which, although they have shown themselves on the positive side, still do not have universal recognition - the reason for this is their exorbitant price, which forces the majority of people to turn their attention to more inexpensive and familiar technologies. We will talk about facade thermal panels in this article, analyze the material and compare it with other technologies for insulating and finishing the facade of a house.

Characteristics of facade thermal panels for exterior finishing

In fact, considering the technical characteristics of facade thermal panels for a home, we can clearly conclude that this material is useful and worthwhile in terms of finishing and insulating the facade. In many respects, it is, if not superior, then in no way inferior to other similar materials. For some reason it is surprising that it is not so widely recognized. See for yourself.

As you can see, everything is very serious, and technical indicators simply open the way for this material to people. But that’s not the case - the qualities described above are not enough for people. Required ease of installation, so that all the work can be done with your own hands, or, at a minimum, an inexpensive price for their installation. You also need an affordable price for the material itself, which is what thermal panels lack - in this regard, panels for the facade of a house have not managed to bypass foam plastic and other simple finishing and insulation technologies.

Facade thermal panels with tiles

The main advantages of insulating facades with thermal panels

In principle, we have already dealt with the main part of the advantages of this material above, and those who understood the properties of the material long ago realized what they would need to deal with. There's just not much left to add.

And, of course, a rather attractive appearance - these panels have a polymer-sand coating on the outside; it can be given almost any texture, including making it look like brick or natural stone. It is this polymer-sand layer of slabs that distinguishes them from other similar building materials, making it almost not subject to external influences.

Globally, all facade panels manufactured today can be divided into two large classes of materials made on the basis of polyurethane, and those materials where polystyrene is used as insulation. The differences between them are quite significant, and you need to be aware of them.

The only positive thing about this material is its price; unlike its counterpart made from polyurethane, it is 50 percent less.

If we consider other types of facade thermal panels, then we can also distinguish differences in the type of external decorative layer - there are polymer-sand and metal thermal panels. The latter appeared later, and their appearance was due to an attempt by manufacturers to reduce the price of the material. In fact, nothing good came of this, since an analogue of this material already exists, and it is called a sandwich panel.

Also, a feature by which thermal panels for the facade of a house are classified is their appearance - for example, there are clinker panels for the facade (or, in other words, to look like brick), thermal panels to look like wood, like stone and many other artificial and natural materials. We think you can sort out the problem of the appearance of the house yourself.

Thermal panels for facades: price issue

Today, thermal panels are offered by almost all companies that deal with facade finishing. They can be seen in almost any hardware store. Prices vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Finnish, Dutch and German panels are the most expensive in price, costing up to 3000 rubles/sq.m. This can be partly explained by the fact that many of them are made with clinker coating.

Polish panels with prices in the range 1500-1800 rub./sq.m. And domestic ones, even with clinker cladding, cost around 900-1200 rubles/sq.m.

Features of installing thermal panels with your own hands

Like most other modern building materials, thermal panels can be installed in several ways - using a frame and directly on the wall. The best way to install this material is to install it on the wall surface, but this is not always possible - for example, if the walls have a significant deviation from the level, then it is advisable to install a frame. Let's take a closer look at these two options for installing thermal panels.

• Frameless installation option– as mentioned above, it is only possible with smooth wall surfaces. The point of this installation option is that the panel is simply nailed to the brick wall with dowels through the holes made by the manufacturer.
• Frame method it looks almost exactly the same, but the panels are screwed or nailed not to the brick, but to the supporting beams of the frame - the difference is small, besides the ability to level the surfaces of the walls, the frame does not provide anything. You can even say so - with this installation option it will even do harm. Air will circulate in the space between the thermal panel and the wall, taking heat from the house - that is why, after attaching the first row of thermal panels, the space between the wall and the panel is sealed with construction foam.

In all other respects, finishing a brick house with facade panels is done in the same way as with any other building materials.

First, the base is installed - in this case, the panels go deep into the ground no less than 10-20 cm– the upper part of the base thermal panel must be sealed with construction foam. Then the ebbs are attached to the base, and only after this the first row of slabs is laid - everything must be done level and clearly, without any deviations.

As mentioned above, the first row of slabs is sealed with construction foam to prevent air circulation in the space between them and the brick - sealing is required both for frame installation and in the case of frameless installation. And then follow the pattern - the second row is laid behind the first row, after the third, and so on until the end.

Much attention must be paid to the slopes - they are installed as standard using a corner element, thanks to which all corners are mounted. There are internal and external corner parts. But that’s not the point - before attaching thermal panels to slopes, they must first be insulated. Otherwise, there are no difficulties during installation - sometimes you even wonder why builders charge so much money if we are talking about, so to speak, assembling an ordinary construction set.

By and large, that’s all, and there is almost nothing to add about facade thermal panels for the exterior decoration of a house - just mention once again that the panels are assembled according to the principle of children’s puzzles. One plate is inserted from the side under the other, then fixed to the sheathing or wall.

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Exterior cladding of private homes is done using a variety of materials, from brick to vinyl siding and plaster. Over the past few decades, facade thermal panels have been considered the optimal solution for insulating a facade and giving it an ideal appearance.

The basis for this is the design of the material - a layer of polyurethane foam or polystyrene 60 millimeters thick with a decorative coating. They are glued together with a special compound such as Berit PUR501 (German-made glue), which guarantees a reliable and permanent connection.

Should I choose thermal panels for facade cladding?

There are no restrictions on the use of this material - thermal panels for facades can be mounted on any type of wall: concrete, brick, plastered or without a layer of plaster, wood or any dense fibrous materials.

An example of finishing an external wall of a building

The facing material is used in the finishing of new buildings and in the process of insulation of old buildings. The appearance of the buildings undergoes dramatic changes, acquiring a completely new appearance.

The main arguments in favor of using façade thermal panels:

• with the help of this facing material you can correct the broken geometry of the walls;
• installation work is carried out in any weather;
• There are many colors and textures of panels on sale, allowing you to implement various design projects;
• the use of thermal panels minimizes the period of finishing work and does not require special professional training of performers;
• fastening is carried out with dowels, glue, foam for foam boards;
• the panels have a long cladding service life, exceeding fifty years;
• the material is resistant to rotting, mold or mildew;
• due to the design features and compliance with geometric dimensions, there are no prerequisites for the appearance of cold bridges, and the dew point after installation is located in the insulation layer;
• the light weight of the panels (about 15 kg per 1 square meter) eliminates the need to strengthen the existing foundation when renovating old buildings.

Facade thermal panels are manufactured by leading manufacturers of facing materials, including A.D.W. Klinker, TERMOSIT, Isosiding and many others. Photographs of various types of facade thermal panels are presented on the manufacturers' websites. We will show you the main ones here:

Multi-colored panels on the wall Light brick-like thermal panels Panel installation work

Installation on the inside corner of a building
Various thermal panels on display Dark brick panels

Types of facade thermal panels

Look at the main types of thermal panels used in construction and decoration.

Clinker thermal panels

Clinker is a finishing material characterized by an impeccable appearance, with many options for coloring and texture of natural material, and the absence of chemical additives. In terms of strength and resistance to aggressive environments, facade thermal panels with clinker tiles are not inferior to natural stone. Clinker has a very low water absorption coefficient - less than 3%, its strength grade is M800, frost resistance is more than three hundred cycles.

An example of finishing with clinker thermal panels

Facade thermal panels with glazed tiles

Just like panels with a decorative layer of clinker tiles, this type of coating is very popular for exterior decoration of the facades of low-rise private houses. The tile has a smooth surface, often imitating brickwork. Its main characteristics: excellent appearance, the ability to imitate various materials, easy installation, long service life.

Glazed tiles (ceramics) look much better than regular clinker panels

There are also façade thermal panels of the following types: metal with insulation based on synthetic insulation up to 10 centimeters thick, wood fiber with insulation made of polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam coated with acrylic or marble chips.

All types of thermal panels are distinguished by a long service life, excellent appearance, the ability to imitate brickwork or natural stone, and effectively retain heat in the building. Proof of this are the positive reviews of facade thermal panels posted on the Internet by developers who used them to decorate their houses.

Installation of thermal panels

Installation of facing thermal panels is carried out in various ways:

1. If the walls are uneven, not exceeding 30 millimeters vertically, installation is carried out directly on the cleaned surface using plastic, metal dowels or self-tapping screws. For gas silicate, foam concrete blocks and cinder blocks, the installation of a vapor barrier film or membrane is required.
2. In cases where the geometry of the façade is distorted or when installed on wooden walls, pre-fixed substructures made of metal profiles or wooden beams with a cross-section of 30-50 millimeters are used.

When installing without using sheathing, a line for the base profile is marked along the base along the perimeter of the building 15-20 centimeters below the floor level. The lower plane of the starting panel, located at this height, avoids the risk of cold bridges. Holes are drilled in the wall for dowels for the first panel from the corner of the facade, its outer edge is sawed at an angle of 45° (if corner elements are not used), then the panel is fixed to the facade and sealed with polyurethane foam. The installation continues from left to right and from bottom to top. Upon completion, the seams between the panels are filled with frost-resistant grout.

Different fastening locks on panels

Installation on the lathing is carried out in accordance with the fixed and leveled horizontal and vertical guides.

A standard façade thermal panel has an area of ​​0.68 square meters and is sold individually. This saves money on cladding the house, given the fact that when using thermal panels there is no need for additional insulation of the walls.

Private sector developers have fully appreciated the benefits of using facade thermal panels and their use in our country is constantly growing.

Facade thermal panels for the external cladding of a house are a building material consisting of two layers, the first layer consists of polyurethane foam insulation, and the second layer has a decorative function and looks like clinker tiles. The polyurethane foam layer comes in different thicknesses and can range from 2.4 to 8 cm, the degree of insulation of the walls will depend on this. The density of polyurethane foam can also fluctuate and it can range from 48 to 53 kg per square meter.

The decorative part itself, namely clinker tiles are pressed into the insulation using a special method that eliminates the possibility of individual tile elements falling off. Just like insulation, the thickness of clinker tiles ranges from 12 to 15 mm. The standard dimensions of the decorative part (tiles) are 2.4 by 7.1 cm.

Some manufacturers of facade thermal panels with clinker tiles also add a third layer; this layer serves for convenience when attaching the panel to the external wall of the house. The third additional layer will serve as additional thermal insulation and can serve as a supporting base, which is necessary when installing elements of the finishing structure.

In the production of the material, only natural materials are used, without any synthetic admixtures. Natural rather than artificial dyes are used to color clinker tiles, which gives the tiles a natural shade.

Cladding a house with thermal panels with clinker tiles is durable, and it is also one of the most durable materials for facade finishing.

After many years, clinker tiles do not lose their color or fade when exposed to direct sunlight. It does not crumble or crack after a long service life. The facade of a building sheathed in this way will retain its original appearance for many years and will look modern and neat.

This material is resistant to large changes in temperature conditions, as well as precipitation.

Clinker tiles on facade panels are resistant to various chemical reactions, and fungus and mold do not form on them. Insects are absolutely not harmful to such façade panels. The degree of water resistance is very high.

One of the most important advantages of clinker panels is that they can be used for mounting on any frame, because they can be mounted either on a pre-installed frame or on just a wall.

Almost all manufacturers of facade panels with clinker tiles claim that their service life can reach about 25 years, but in practice, their durability can be much longer and exceed the service life specified by the manufacturer by almost several times.

Such facade panels allow steam to pass through well, so unwanted moisture will not accumulate under them, which once again confirms that there is a high probability of resistance to fungi.

Façade panels of this type can be installed in any weather. The installation process is so simple that you can do it absolutely yourself, without the help of specialists, this will significantly save your money, because the work of repair specialists is not a cheap pleasure. In addition, by covering the facade of your house with panels with clinker tiles, you are doing two things at the same time, namely, insulating your house, and also decorating it externally.

Thanks to the convenient and correct shape of the facade panels, it is almost impossible to attach it crookedly and incorrectly; this will significantly reduce the time spent on cladding the house.

Thanks to the insulation, this will significantly save your money on the purchase and installation of additional insulation for the walls of your home.

Owners will not have any problems with the choice of color and shape of façade panels with clinker tiles. After all, the extensive range will allow you to bring to life even the most extraordinary design idea.

Thanks to the not very cheap, but rather expensive material that is used to make thermal panels, such facade panels have a high price, so cladding the front of a house will cost the home owners quite a bit of money. Not every owner can afford such an expensive pleasure.

Clinker tiles are made of ceramics, and everyone knows that ceramics break easily from a strong impact. Therefore, when installing such facade panels with clinker tiles, be careful not to break or damage the appearance of the panels.

Preparing house walls before installing clinker panels

Each owner of his home wants to make repairs in his house as little as possible; it not only takes a lot of time, but also additional and not small costs, the same can be said about facade cladding. If you properly prepare the outer walls of the house before installing the facade panels, then your facade will serve you not only for the allotted service life provided by the manufacturer, but also much longer.

Stages of preparation of external walls

• The first stage of preparation is to inspect and clean the surface. To do this, you need to carefully inspect the entire facade of the house and get rid of all objects protruding from it (if possible), including removing the air conditioner, shutters and other removable structures on the walls.
• If your house was previously painted or whitewashed, then you should get rid of it; the walls of the house should be clean without coating. You can remove paint or whitewash using a metal brush.
• To prevent the occurrence of fungi, the surface of the walls should be treated with an antiseptic agent. Liquid antiseptic should be applied in at least two or even three layers. When the anti-fungal agent has completely dried, the wall must be coated with a primer.