Is the box of a new house ready and is it time to start it to finish?

But you did not fully think over the options, or did not decide on the trim of the base? We hurry to your aid.

After all, only correctly chosen materials and their combination of each other will give the facades and will make them beautiful. Consider finishing options from different materialspresented in the construction market.

The base is part of the outer wall, which is located at the foot of the building and protects the underground space of the house. In one houses, this is an independent element, which is erected over the foundation, in others - part of the foundation itself, which advocates above the level of land ( ribbon foundations). And in that and in another case, he needs to protect.

The base may be a warent, speaking or located in one with the walls of the house plane.

The most reliable is the woodIt is easier to protect it from mechanical and atmospheric influences, you do not need to make drain. From an aesthetic point of view, the building with such a basement is more attractive.

Protruding base It is suitable in houses with thin walls, for example, frame or chopped, as well as if there is a warm underground in the house. With such a device, it is additionally required to install a drain, for removing atmospheric precipitation.

It is not advisable to arrange the base in the same level with the wall. In this case, it is harder to perform waterproofing.

But whatever the base of your home, it should be well protected by a layer of waterproofing. From the point of view of savings in the further operation of the building it is better to do from reliable materials that do not need additional decorative finish (Monolithic concrete, burned brick, stone). The base part of the foundation from the monolith is sufficient to handle cement mortar and paint.

What to separate the base of the house if you want it appearance Was it more attractive? We suggest to consider several options.

Decorative Stucco House Foundation Finish

Decorative plaster (however, as many facing materials) are applied to a pre-prepared surface: purified and primed. Before applying certain types of plaster, a mineral-based reinforcing mass is used.

If the base has significant irregularities and geometric deviations, as well as in cases where the layer of plaster exceeds 12 mm, the reinforcing mesh is fixed before applying the decorative composition to increase the strength of the plastering solution and its better clutch. The grid can be woven, welded, wicker.

With a small thickness of the plastering layer, you can apply a mesh of fiberglass. Any used reinforcing mesh prevents the cracking of the plaster when operating the house.

The decorative layer applied can be smooth, rough, made with an extender or using writing to various materials. For this purpose, special rollers and stamps are used. The finish layer of the plastered surface is often different facade paints.

Decorative trim base houses with facing materials

Many diverse materials are used for cladding: porcelain tiles, clinker tiles, natural facing stone, Siding, professionalist. The main thing is that the selected material would have harmonized with facades and the roof material.

Porcelain possesses high strength, frost resistance and durability, as well as decorative properties.

Lined with porcelain tiles, the base is perfectly in combination with the porch, the finish of which is made by the same material. The foundation lined with a ceramory is more restrained.

Clinker tile is very decorative, Creates a feeling of clinker bricks the base. But since the brick itself is quite expensive construction material, the finishing panels under the clinker will save funds, while the lined element will not look cheap.

In addition, with the help of such a tile, it is possible to decorate not only the base, but also part of the walls or corners of the building. Natural tints of clinker tiles are perfectly combined with genuine tiles and many other roofing materials.

Clinker tiles (as well as a porcelain tile) can be glued to the drainage-resistant glue composition or mount to a special frame system (with the device of the ventilated facade). The second method of the unit is more expensive than the first, but most reliable. In addition, there can be insulation between the frame and the wall.

The tile gluing is carried out on the principle of laying any other ceramics, the difference is only the moment that the level of the earth is variable around the perimeter of the building. In this connection, we calculate the number of rows (based on the width of the tile and the thickness of the alleged seams), measure the line of the second one from the bottom, fill the horizontal line, for convenience, we mount the starting auxiliary bar.

After laying the tile, it is necessary to close the seams special for the exterior work with a solution for the bunch.

Facing stone natural and artificial - another decorative material For finishing the base part of the building.

Natural stone is very durable and environmentally friendly, durable and beautiful. This is perhaps the most ancient building material.

Granite, marble, sandstone, used in the external and interior decoration of the house, speaks of the high status of the owner, as it is the most expensive material. Natural stone is placed on cement mortar.

Alternative - Artificial Finishing Stone For those who do not see their facade with another material, and the natural does not seem to be purchased.

Artificial stone produced with imitation of various breeds and rich color palette. Its weight is significantly lower than natural stone, which facilitates the installation process.

Plastic panels (PVC)Simulating various materials (stone, brick, wood), and began to be widely used when finishing the base and facades in general. But the base siding is different from the facade. It is more durable to mechanical damage.

Modern saidding panels for outdoor decoration It is maintained both very low (-50 ° C), and very high (+60 ° C) temperature, therefore, they are used with great success for finishing works.

Installation of panels is carried out on the guides (vertical or horizontal), the panels are connected between the grooves and the ridges. You can find large and fine-sized PVC cladding elements on sale.

Separate the foundation of the house outside can be galvanized or with a polymer coating. This type of finish is characterized by the cost-effectiveness and simplicity of installation. The foundation will be reliably protected from external influences and will serve for a long time.

All types of finishes are good, choose your own option, but do not forget that the selected material should not be knocked out of the overall picture. It is possible to achieve harmony only if all materials - from the base to the roof - will be combined with each other.

Good day. Not so long bought country cottage area 20 acres with two buildings - brick house And a small wooden building for guests. IN generalBoth houses are in decently condition, without serious damage to building and finishing materials. The only problem - . In both cases, it was partially absent or damaged. At the moment I am interested in how cheaply to separate the base of the brick and wooden house? I would not really want to spend much, since the buildings are quite large and the material will be needed. If they do not make it difficult to tell the nuances of the installation of these materials.

Hello. As far as I understood from your description, both buildings have a ribbon type of foundation.

For brick house It should be removed the bounced sections of the plaster or discard the whole old finish completely. In the case of a wooden structure, it is better to fully dismantle the facing, as it is according to your criteria, it is cheaper to perform a trim or imitation of a natural coating.

As it was done, you are not clear, but I think the quality of the surface has become much better. Additionally, before describing the cladding technology, I will tell you more detail about the preparation of the surface for further finishing works.

Although in your case, an important criterion is the availability and low cost of the material, I strongly recommend not to make the selection of coverage only on the basis of these factors.

The protruding type of construction is most exposed to precipitation and ambient

Finishing the base is not just a decorative facing external surface. In this case, the material plays a role not just cladding and performs a number of tasks:

1. Construction protection - ensuring the protection of the base part of the building from external influences in the form of precipitation, humidity, temperature difference and direct sunlight;
2. Protection against various substances and microorganisms - use modern materials It makes it possible to reduce the impact of harmful and aggressive substances that can cause the destruction of the concrete base. The finishing treatment with antiseptic and protective compositions excludes the formation of foci of mold and the development of fungus;
3. Cold Protection - The use of combined finishing materials and insulation allows you to level the risk of fully freezing the bearing base, and the development of erosion processes in concrete. If necessary, it is possible to carry out complete insulation using a sufficient layer of polystyrene foam materials.

Taking into account and taking into account this information, it is possible to significantly extend the life of the bearing basis, to avoid the formation of "cold bridges", reduce the costs of seasonal surface repair and the heating of the structure.

Materials for finishing and testers

Most Popular Materials for Finishing Complete Buildings

Materials used for cladding and cladding of the base part of the house can be conditionally attributed to two groups. The first is facing coatings, the installation of which is performed on the liquid base in the form of plaster, cement-sand mixture, etc. The second is facing covers that are installed on a pre-mounted frame or crate.

This conditional separation, as the use of various materials, first of all, depends on the cost and requirements that are presented to it.

In your case, taking into account that the cladding of the house must be inexpensive and affordable, the following materials can be used:

• plaster - the most affordable and easy way to complete the finish and planting the base. Plaster is distinguished by good vapor permeability, the possibility of applying to insulation, a wide choice color solutions and the decorative layer;
• the imitation of the stone is performed using plaster or cement-sandy solution. Different simplicity of implementation with the possibility of creating an absolutely exclusive surface. It is possible to apply both on the "bare" concrete and in thermal insulation;
• based siding - polyvinyl chloride panels with the possibility of simulating almost any finishing coating. Mounted on the carrier frame. At the installation stage, heat and waterproofing works are possible;
• brick - allows you to create high-quality and reliable protection with the possibility of a device of a full heat insulating layer and a ventilated gap. Requires a device of high-quality support and compliance with laying technology. Can be replaced by facing plates that mimic a natural brick and mounted on a special glue composition;
• the base thermopanel - visually resembles the base siding, fixed on the polystyrene foam plate. It is advisable to use when a device is required, both the heat insulating layer and the execution of finishing works.

This is not all covers that can be used in work, but they are quite enough for cladding the base, both brick and wood structure. If still take into account time costs, it makes sense to collect and prepare a sufficient amount of natural stone.

This approach does not differ simplicity, but can be used in areas where you can independently get such a stone as limestone, sewer or sandstone.

Below is a table that takes into account the average cost of the cladding material. For the calculation, 1 kV / m2 was taken as the value more convenient to assess.

Preparation and sequence of work with plaster

Technology of work with the use of starting and decorative plaster is the easiest in the implementation. As a plaster composition, it is possible to use conventional plaster for outdoor work, "Coroed" plaster, plaster with marble crumbs, etc.

With due diligence, you can perform imitation of natural stone, clinker or masonry brick.

For finishing work, you will need to prepare the necessary plastering composition. For conventional alignment, you will need to purchase a cement-sand mixture M300-500, a dry composition for starting plastering, Facade paint for outdoor work, an antiseptic composition, reinforcing mesh with 10 × 10 mm cells and a wire thickness of up to 1 mm.

When creating a decorative layer, special decorative mixtures are required that are sold in the ready-made form. It can be a "croroede" from various manufacturers, finishing putty, etc.

Application of the solution is performed by any convenient spatula. For alignment is used rule. The creation of the texture is performed using a wooden half-line.

Cleaning and processing of the working surface with a solution of penetrating primer

Consecutively works on the cladding of the basement will be performed in several stages:

1. Preparation of the place of work and the working surface. For the old base, where the area of \u200b\u200bdamage is quite large, it will be necessary to dismantle old finish. For surface with small flaws, you can eliminate only exhausting and disposable places;
2. The elimination of fine cracks and flaws on the surface are performed. For this, a cement-sandy solution or a plaster composition is used. Before grouting, the place of damage and the flaw itself is processed by primer deep penetration;



The plaster mortar is performed in two approaches, after which is fully prepared for application

3. If you need insulation, after drying the grouts, the polystyrene foam is fixed on the surface of the base. For this purpose, construction dowels with a plastic wide hat are used. Polystyrene foam is mounted by the "joint in the junction" method. After installation, the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe base is processed by primer;
4. On the renovated basement or thermal insulation layer, the reinforcing grid is installed. For this, steel stripes are used. You can use the steel corner to enhance the angles. After mounting the reinforcement, the base is once again processed by primer;
5. The installation of plaster beacons is performed. For installation, the main plaster composition is used. When installing on the insulation, beacons can be installed in places of steel planks;



Linear guide and plastering mixture

6. Preparation of plaster composition. To do this, use a power tool with a nozzle mixer. The application of the solution is performed by sputum movement to a certain mass on the plane. Next, the metal rule is taken and the plaster mixture is aligned with light zigzag movements. After the excess mixture is removed and the process is repeated across the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe base;
7. After 4-6 hours, provided that the application of the decorative layer is not planned, plastering is performed using a wooden half-line. When applied on top of the aligned surface of the decorative layer, a complete drying of the starting basis should be waited. At 18-20 ° C is approximately 5-7 days;



Finishing Stage - Moisturizing and Screwing Surface

8. Applying the decorative layer is performed using a conventional spatula. The layer thickness varies depending on the composition and is indicated on the package. After stretching the mixture over the surface, it should be waiting for it. Next, with the help of HEARCER, the composition is maintained;
9. At the final stage of the finish, it is painted and priming the plaster layer. These actions can be carried out after 24-48 hours after applying. A complete set of twisted surface strength is 25-28 days.

Finishing and imitation under the brick or natural stone is performed at the equalization stage. So, in the still fresh surface passed. Next, the seams are carried out with a small object 1-1.5 cm wide.

After the formation of the required amount of seams, a rough brush is passed on the surface. This will give the necessary texture. The process is repeated on the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe base. As finishing use facade paint.

Formation and imitation of stone masonry is carried out at the same stage. For this, the plaster mixture is imposed with an excess. Next, it is formed an arbitrary semicircular or flat shape of stone and produce seams. As an finishing coating, to give certain shades, you can use paint for outdoor work.

As soon as the box is ready, you need to think about finishing the foundation. It is important to choose the appropriate finishing option, considering the type of base and the overall design of the facade. Otherwise, the finishing of the foundation of the house itself personally or with the help of hired workers will look careless and will not be combined with common design. So, what materials are the most popular for cladding the base?

Why do you need a base? This is the lower part of the external walls located at the foot of the house and intended to protect the underground space from the external environment. In a number of buildings it separate element, Easy directly above the foundation, in others - a single whole with it.

Be that as it may, the grounds must be additionally protected by finishing from moisture, dust, wind and other influences of the external environment. The bases also differ in the type of location relative to the facade plane. Here are the main types:

• Wood - The easiest of use. Due to the design of the base, there is no need to additionally install plums, since it is protected from water and snow by a wall that helps over. Such grounds are easier to protect against aggressive environmental impact, as well as mechanical damage. If we consider this type from the point of view of design, then the weltering grounds look most attractive.
• Protruding from under the wall base - Option for buildings with rather thin walls or if the basement provides a warm room. It requires the mandatory presence of a plum, otherwise water and snow, accumulating on the ledge, will gradually destroy the foundation of the house.
• Casting chair. This design is used very rarely, since it is difficult to ensure the necessary degree of waterproofing the foundation of the structure.

From the point of view of practicality, the grounds are best to perform from such materials as a monolithic concrete, natural stone or burned brick due to their high strength. However, it is impossible to say that the concrete base looks quite beautiful, so facial trim is needed - it will give the extra attraction to the house.

Whatever finishing material for the base would be selected, the foundation in any case must be protected by a layer of waterproofing and only after that begin facing work. What materials are better to use for this?

Finishing base plaster

For cladding the base is used any decorative plasterIt may be textured or smooth, under marble, color, etc. In any case, pre-processing of walls is necessary - cleaning and primer. Some types of plasters require additional application of a special reinforcing paint on a mineral basis.

If, inspected the base before work, you noticed quite impressive irregularities, potholes, protrusions or geometric errors, before applying plasters, be sure to mount the reinforcing grid. This is necessary for better adhesion of the plaster mortar with the base.

The grid will be needed in the event that the wall is perfectly smooth, but the layer of plaster thicker is 1.2 cm. The reinforcing material can be any - tissue, welded or wicker, the choice depends only on the layer thickness. If you plan to apply a thin layer plaster, you can use fiberglass. Reinforcement is necessary not only for clutch, but also to protect the coating from cracking during operation.

Applying the plaster, you can show your fantasy - the surface can be with patterns, extends, writing, or simply rough or smooth. The appearance affects the grain of plaster. As a finish layer, facade paints of suitable color are often used.

More complex finishing options

Finishing the base of the house can be carried out using a variety of materials. The most popular of them:

• natural stone (marble, granite, sandstone, limestone);
• porcelain stoneware;
• ceramic tile;
• sidding panels and other materials.

Choosing the type of finish, it is worth navigating not only on specifications The material and complexity of installation, but also on the aesthetic aspect - the finish should be harmonized both with the main facade and with the roof, facing of doors and windows and even with the railings of the stairs if there is such.

Facing siding

Siding is one of the most universal finishing materials, because it can be used with ease when finishing any surfaces. Depending on the design tasks assigned to it, the panel can be imitation of natural bricks, a ship timber, natural stone or slate. Installation of siding panels is so simple that there will be no difficulties with him even with newcomers - sufficiently stock required tools and clearly follow the instructions.

Congue siding as a finish has a number of advantages:

1. High strength, the ability to withstand high loads.
2. Color stability to ultraviolet - it does not pale over time.
3. Easy in mounting.
4. High waterproofing qualities - the material does not absorb and does not let water.
5. Lifetime for up to 50 years.
6. Good resistance to any mechanical damage.

Important:these qualities are characteristic of the base siding, it is not necessary to confuse it with the usual, used for the facial finishing of the walls of the house.

Despite the external similarity, the siding panels for the base are much stronger and more reliable, and the basic material includes special substances. It is at the expense of them that the panels acquire higher operational characteristics than ordinary facade siding.

The trim of the base under stone or brick looks most organically. Singing panels imitating the real stone masonry, by strength and resistance to external factors No worse than your natural analogue.

Such siding does not require additional processing after installation. Vinyl, on the basis of which the panels are made, does not require painting, nor the smelting of the seams between the panels, nor the planned work on the submission of the facade. For decades, vinyl will not cover cracks and looks like new, and its waterproofing qualities do not become worse with time.

Siding - light material, It is precisely because it is so easy to install. The panels are practically not pressed on the foundation, so there is no need for its additional strengthening. Such material is suitable for both new buildings and very old houses. Not an exception and decoration of the base with a tree, but in this case you need to take care of breathability.

If we talk about the price, the purchase of material and work will cost a little more expensive than when using polymer panels. Some, choosing between two of these similar materials, acquire a more economical option. However, in pursuit of savings, it is worth considering that siding, even more expensive, but stronger and reliable PVC.

Finishing of the base facade PVC

Even the most strong foundation requires reliable protection against aggressive exposure to the environment - precipitation, the sun, temperature drops, mold, etc. In addition, it is the base that takes on almost all mechanical damage, it is easy to hurt the tool with, for example, a lawn Location on. The protection of the foundation needs to be approached more seriously than to the other parts of the house.

It is important to choose not only high-quality and durable facing materialHis appearance should be combined with both the finish of the house and the surrounding landscape. Incorrectly picking material, you can get too beautiful design.

The second most popular material after siding is the PVC panels for exterior decoration. According to the experience of many designers and builders, these panels have several undeniable advantages:

1. Due to the thicker layer, the basement PVC-slabs withstand impressive loads on the facade.
2. The appearance remains unchanged for decades.
3. Panels are resistant to any chemical and biological substances.
4. PVC is not afraid of strong frost and fire.

PVC panels are easily mounted - the element assembly is maintained according to the principle of puzzle. For reliable mounting of the plates to the wall, it is necessary to use a self-tapping screw and a prudently installed wooden or metal frame.

With the help of PVC panels, you can kill two hares at once - provide reliable protection The foundation of the structure and give the appearance of the house a completed and beautiful appearance. Due to the wide range of colors and abundance of a wide variety of textures (imitation under natural materials such as stone, marble plates, marine pebbles or red bricks), you can decorate the facade in any style: from a calm classic - before the modest man.

In addition, the panels are able to hide most of the lack of foundations that have arisen during its construction - irregularities, rods and others.

If you want to finish repairs as quickly as possible - the basement PVC panels is exactly the option that you have to do with the ratio of price, quality and simplicity in the installation.

Stone finish

Natural stone plates for facing at home will never come out of fashion. It is the most reliable and durable Material Of all for finishing the base. Previously, due to the high cost of raw materials, stone houses were the privilege of only very rich and noble people, in our time the stone is just one of the options of the facade finish.

Due to the variety of prices, you can choose the option that it will satisfy you. It is not necessary to facade the facade of expensive marble or granite, it is quite possible to stop your choice on more easy and inexpensive sandstone.

Regardless of the value of the material, the stone facade looks luxurious and presentable, and the protective characteristics of the stone exceed any other materials - it is not afraid of damage, chemical compositions, fire, water, precipitation, ultraviolet and mold. Such a base will be launched more than one generation. However, despite the obvious advantages regarding other materials, natural stone has no less impressive flaws. The main part comes down to:

• most weight and, as a result, a very difficult installation - to separate the base of the stone with their own hands is quite difficult;
• strengthening the foundation, otherwise it will simply not stand the weight of the stone;
• very high price.

Nevertheless, despite the biting prices and the upcoming difficulties with installation, many choose this particular finish - the advantages of natural stone outweigh its flaws on all fronts. You can not worry about the reliability and preservation of the foundation with a stone basement.

Porcelain stoneware

If a natural stone is too expensive finishing option, and you want to give the facade an impressive and rich species, you can use porcelain stoneware - an artificial view of the stone. In terms of its qualities, he is not at all inferior to his natural and more expensive analogue.

Porcelain stoneware is distinguished by a low degree of water absorption, which, on the one hand, makes it resistant to even the most severe frosts, and on the other - limits in the laying methods. Such a stone is mounted either with the help of special adhesive mixesor using a frame.

Important: Cement is not used as a binder item - in the first winter, the stone can be detached from the wall.

In its appearance, the porcelain is quite diverse, its surface can be matte or glossy, satin, glazed or intentionally made up. It is very beautiful and unusually finished with imitation of texture fabric, genuine leather or so-called wild stone.

The installation of porcelain stoneware differs little from the cladding technology with the help of baseline siding panels, so that all necessary work You can do yourself. Main steps:

1. Preliminary preparation of the foundation. Clean the surface of the foundation from dirt, dust and small garbage, drive the base. Calculate in advance required MaterialBut the size of the porcelain panels can be adjusted directly before installation, which is especially convenient when finishing the corners.
2. The attachment method largely depends on climatic conditions. If you live in a fairly cold climate, it is better to use a frame that will play the role of additional thermal insulation. Such work is longer and challenging, but will not require professionals - with due diligence, you can do everything with your own hands.
3. Instead of a tree, it is better to use more durable and reliable metal rails. Mounting the frame grille, be sure to leave the gaps between it and the air circulation wall.
4. The frame is installed within 15-20 cm from the ground - it is in such a height that the ground rises, freezing in winter.
5. In the left, the gap must necessarily put the insulation to choose from - mineral wool, foam or penplex.
6. After mounting the frame, the porrite plate plates are installed, they are attached to the grid with the help of curls.

If you decide to mount porcelain tiles on glue, it will take much less time, forces and materials. A layer of glue is simply applied to the base, and the stove is stacked on it. In this case, neither frameworks or heat-insulating materials are not needed.

Ceramic (clinker) tile as decoration

This is a very popular material for facing the foundation, in its characteristics similar to a porcelain stoneware, but cheapest at cost. The clinker can reproduce the structure of the brick, be polished to the brilliance or deliberately shrouded under the stone. In terms of installation, the tile occupies intermediate positions between porcelain stoneware and siding.

What the main stages of finishing works look like:

1. First of all, of course, the preparation of the foundation is necessary - the basis is thoroughly cleaned, aligned and ground.
2. For mounting, the tile requires a special frost-resistant glue. Instruct it to the consistency specified in the instructions, and with the spatula, apply a layer on the wall not thinner than 4 mm. Make sure that the empties are not formed in the process - if water falls in them, then when it is frozen, it will go off, and the tile will move away from the wall.
3. Installation begins S. exterior corner With the displacement - vertical seams in the ranks should not coincide with each other. For convenience, use special crosses so that the laying was smooth.
4. As soon as the glue dries, you can start the last step - grout. Unlike the interior decoration, when cladding the base, it is necessary to use compositions resistant to minus temperatures.

Since the soil level around the perimeter is constantly changing, it is necessary to calculate the number of tile series of tiles in advance - the final result depends on two factors:

• the size of the tile itself;
• widths of seams.

To make it more convenient - measure the line of the second from the soil of the row and forth the smooth horizontal line. Instead of marking, you can use auxiliary bar.

This decoration looks very beautiful - the clinker imitates natural imitates natural facing brick. Considering the most important brick, use ceramic tile In decoration - a reasonable option. Such a base will look elegantly and expensive. An interesting decorative effect can be achieved using a contrasting grout.

The tile is mounted not only on the base, but also partially on the walls, you can additionally separate only the corners of the house and window and doors. Natural tones of clinker are well combined with shades of ceramic tiles and most other materials.

If desired, the tile can be mounted not only on the glue, but also on the frame by analogy with a porcelainist, if you plan to arrange the ventilated facade. In latitudes with cold winters, it is recommended that the second option is recommended. It requires large financial and physical costs, but much more reliable compared to the adhesive method of laying. Between the frame and the foundation, you can pave a layer of insulation.

So, all the above presented types of cladding of the base are good - none of them are not better and no worse than the other. Choosing a material that the foundation of the house will be made, guided only by our own taste, convenience and financial capabilities.

Finishing the foundation of the house does not apply to the number of priorities, but significantly improves the appearance of the construction and extends its life. Modern facing materials are able to reliably protect the base from the devastating environmental impact: wind, moisture, ultraviolet, mechanical damage.

If the owner of the house decided to separate the foundation, first of all he needed to familiarize himself with the information about which front panels offer the market, and learn how to choose the most suitable in a particular case. Knowledge of the features of each type of facing materials for the base allows you to save on their acquisition and avoid mistakes in the installation.

Modern mounted facade systems allow you to solve what was previously impossible: simultaneously insulate, protect and decorate the building. At the same time, all conditions are followed to preserve the materials from which the foundation was erected. First of all, it is to ensure its ventilation, which allows to avoid dampness and premature destruction of wood, concrete and bricks.

Types of facade panels for choking finishing:

• metal with polymer coating;
• vinyl;
• wood-based fibers;
• CSP (cement-chip);
• fibro cement;
• porcelain;
• saintwich panels (cassette and three-layer);
• pillowelle.

Regardless of the materials from which they are made, the facade panels have a lot of general advantages:

• resistant to moisture, wind and ultraviolet;
• confidently withstand sharp temperature differences;
• shock-resistant;
• may have a surface imitating any facing materials: wood, stone, brick;
• installation is carried out by means of mechanical connection of the panel to the supporting base with the help of fasteners: brackets, nails, screws.

In addition to common for all types of facade dignity panels, there are some relative disadvantages:

• additional costs for the purchase of fair elements;
• the need to attract professionals for the installation of panels or independent study of all the subtleties of this work and its own fulfillment.

Mounting diagram of all types of hinged front panels are the same. It is designed to protect the building from the effects of the aggressive external environment and ensure the effect of heat and sound insulation.

Pros and disadvantages of each type of facade panels and criteria for their choice

In order to choose the most optimal material for a specific foundation, you need to know about the features of modern facing panels.

Manufacturers offer two types of metal facade panels: from galvanized steel and anodized aluminum. The latter is easier for the first weight (7 kg / m2 against 9 kg / m2), but the thickness and those and others are the same: no more than 0.75 mm. The edge of the panels can be solid or perforated. In the first case, the holes under the fasteners will have to drill on their own.

The polymer metal coating is three species: polyester, puzal, plastisol. Any of them has a gloss, high strength, resistant to high and low temperatures, moisture, ultraviolet, chemicals. But best characteristics It has plastisol, so the panels of this type are most expensive.

More modern option Metal facing panels are low-format facade plates (steel and aluminum metal cassettes of open and closed types) with a coated of patina, zinc, polyester, plastic.

Metal facade panels - Views

Metal facade panels are placed horizontally on vertically installed guides attached to the foundation of the building. Screws or screws with anti-corrosion coating are used as fasteners.

It is important to know: experts insist on horizontal laying of panels, since with a vertical it is impossible to ensure due tightness and strength of the compounds.

Vinyl facade panels

Hinged vinyl panels have a lot of advantages:

• lungs;
• simple and convenient to install;
• inexpensive price;
• have a smooth or textured surface;
• durable (period of guaranteed exploitation of at least 30 years).

But it is impossible not to note their low, compared with other types of facade panels, impact resistance. In addition, this finishing material has a sealing property from sudden temperature drops. In Claus, vinyl becomes fragile. This must be considered when choosing a finishing material for the foundation cladding in regions with severe winters.

Facade wood-based panels

Finishing materials of this type are manufactured by pressing. The protective layer is high-quality polymer paint. The panel coating most often imitates a natural tree, and the pattern is not flat, but volumetric. The foundation lined with such panels has a spectacular and presentable view.

Wood-based materials are provided with high-quality heat and sound insulation, but have a significantly smaller service life: within 10-15 years. This feature is due to the hygroscopicity of wood fibers, which, despite the defense, still absorb moisture. But this material has its advantages: it has an affordable price, easy to install and sawing, frost (withstands more than 50 cycles of thawing freezing).

The facade panels based on wood fibers are combined with a spike-groove method, installed on vertical metal or wooden racks. Scores, screws, screws are used as fasteners. When choosing this facing material, it is recommended to make sure that it has hydrophobizators (paraffin and ceresin), synthetic resins, antiseptics. All these substances increase its strength and moisture resistance.

CSP panels - an excellent choice for finishing the foundation of a residential building. This material has two undeniable advantages:

• fire resistance;
• affordable price.

Using the CSP panels, you can get better heat insulation than when applying mineral Wat and foam. This is especially important for those buildings that are located on areas with a high level of groundwater and in the regions with a cold climate.

Panels are installed on metal or wooden racks attached to the carrying base. As a support, it is most often used by rack metal products for works with plasterboard or wooden bars with a cross section of 30/40 or 40/40 mm. With this embodiment under the cement-chipboard, you can put the insulation, which is attached to the base with the help of special dowels. Between Karcas I. facade panel Leave the ventilation gap with a width of at least 10 mm.

Fiber cement

A distinctive feature of the panels of this type is the presence of a self-cleaning surface. This effect provides hydrophilic inorganic film. As part of this finishing material cement (up to 90%), cellulose, plastic, mineral supplements. The ends may have protrusions and grooves, providing a compound of panels using the groove comb.

The front side of the panel can be painted acrylic or polyurethane paint, saved stone crumb, to have imitation under stone, brick, wood. The average thickness of this finishing material is 8-15 mm, the weight is 16 kg / m2 (with the smallest thickness of the canvas).

Fibro cement panels have their advantages:

• durable (service life for more than 20 years);
• frost resistant;
• bending durable;
• capable to withstand sharp temperature differences.

The minuses include a fairly high level of water absorption and relatively low resistance to mechanical exposure. Mounting scheme provides for the presence of metallic or wooden carcass, windproofs and vaporizolation.

Video - Installation instructions for facade fibrotent panels

Panels from porcelain stoneware and natural stone

This type of facing materials is the most difficult in installation due to its heavy weight. But all the difficulties of working with it fully compensate for an attractive appearance and durability. Porcelain and stone panels for finishing the foundation are guaranteed to ensure a respectable view.

The cost of this material is quite high, but it is ensured by a lot of advantages. Among them:

• life of at least 50 years;
• fire safety;
• minimum level of water absorption (up to 0.02%);
• frosting;
• impact resistance;
• resistance to the effects of chemicals, ultraviolet, high and low temperatures.

With a panel thickness of 10-12 mm, its weight will be at least 30 kg / m2. Therefore, independent installation will be very difficult. Experts recommend attracting 1-2 assistants to work. In this case, the installation of panels will be faster and high-quality.

Porcelain Strong Panels - Installation

Sandwich Panel for Foundation Finishing

The sandwich panel is a multi-layered structure, which includes facing material and insulation. To cover the foundation, it is recommended to purchase a metal coating panels, as they can fully ensure the base of the house due to protection against moisture and wind.

In such a honey panel, the plastic insert with a thickness of 2-7 cm or a sheet of high-density foam (polyurethane foam) is clicked. Facing metal canvases of sandwich panels are covered with a protective layer, which, regardless of its thickness, to avoid the appearance of scratches requires careful circulation. Three-layer facade sandwich panels can be facing from moisture resistant plywood, OSB, metal, ceramic tiles.

The panel is attached to the foundation with a dowel. Due to the groove-comb, joints are used hermetic and durable. But despite this, they are additionally treated with moisture-resistant mastic, they are covered with neoprene-polyurethane ribbon, filled with assembling polyurethane foam.

For cladding the foundation, the sensitive panel based on a cassette profile is most in demand. They are distinguished by low levels of thermal conductivity and have a presentable view.

Video - Metal Sandwich Panel

Pharmaceans.

This type of finishing materials is used to cover the foundations extremely rare. They most often stones for the walls of representatives of the representative class.

Characteristics of facade panels

Material	Durability	Frost resistance	Flexural strength	Impact resistance
Metal with polymer coating	over 30 years	at least 200 cycles	118 MPa	high 50 kg / m2
Vinyl	not less than 30 years			low 0.09 kg / cm2
Based on wood fibers	10-15 years old	not less than 50 cycles	45 MPa	average
Fiber cement	20 years	at least 100 cycles	21.5 MPa	average 0.25 kg / cm2
Ceramographic	50 years	at least 100 cycles	50 MPa	high
Saintwich panel	over 30 years	at least 80 cycles	24.3 MPa	high

Foundation Finishing Technology On an example of installing porcelain panels

The cladding of the base is carried out according to the principle of the device of the ventilated facade. Regardless of the type of finishing materials used, it includes the following steps:

• preparation of the walls of the foundation;
• frame device;
• installation plates.

In order to accurately fulfill these tasks, it is recommended to adhere to the proposed step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Preparatory work

First of all, it is necessary to produce a visual inspection of the foundation walls. After which they determine which tools and materials will be required for execution preparatory work. They consist in strengthening and aligning the walls of the base. Regardless of whether it is a concrete or brick, eliminate all its shortcomings:

• fill in cement-sandy crack and chipped;
• perform the replacement of bricks;
• align the depressions and other flaws.

Step 2: Installing brackets

Depending on the size of the plates and the project features, the optimal step of installing brackets is selected. These metal parts are attached to the wall with a dowel, pre-drill holes of the desired diameter.

Step 3: Special fasteners are installed on the brackets

After that, the vertical metal racks are mounted.

Photo - Alignment of the bracket vertically

Step 4: Laying thermal insulation plates

Polyfoam, rolled fibrous materials (glass wool, basalt wool, stone wool) or mineral wool plates can be used as a heat insulator. The heat insulator is placed in the space between vertical metal racks and attached to the wall of the foundation using plate dowels.

Step 5: Installation of porcelain stoves

At this stage of work, metal kleimers are used, with the help of which they produce a set and fixation of the plates, setting them close to each other.

There is a different way to install porcelain stoves: on cement-sandy solution, a layer of which is applied to the wall of the base. This method is used if the foundation does not require insulation. But in this case, you need a device metal carcass. The porcelain stove will be attached to it through special fixators located on its back side.

If the base is decided to obtay vinyl, fibro cement, cement-chip or wood panels, metal-friendly or wooden bars can be taken for mounting the frame.

At each stage of work, it is necessary to use a building level with which the deviations from the horizontal and vertical are determined. If you observe the technology of work, the foundation cladding will be performed quickly and efficiently.