The combination of the words country house evokes an association with a small structure, but the phrase cladding country house siding makes you realize that the structure is not so small. Siding is chosen as a finishing material for a country house because of its affordable cost and a good set of performance characteristics.
It is appreciated for its unpretentiousness, long service life, for different shades and textures. The material is used for the restoration of long-lasting wooden, block, brick buildings, for cladding newly built frame structures.
Facing a country house with siding allows, without investing significant funds, to quickly give buildings an attractive and finished look. Samples of design fantasies during registration country house siding, you can look at the photo in the material galleries.

So:

• Long-term exploitation does not change the impeccable appearance of the house, trimmed with siding, in contrast to the lining.
• This finishing material does not undergo decay processes; insect pests do not like it.
• The material is resistant to mechanical stress and high temperatures during combustion.
• Facing a summer cottage with siding is able to protect its facade from external atmospheric influences, isolate it from noise penetration into the house.
• Sheathing with siding allows you to insulate the structure of the house due to the air gap or special heaters that do not interfere with the house "breathing".
• Various regions of the country with temperature drops from -50 to + 50ᵒС can offer the population to use this data.
• Its paint does not fade even in direct sunlight, regardless of the location of this material in the south, under the scorching rays of the sun, or in the north, in severe frosts, siding is able to withstand all weather difficulties.
• Using vinyl siding instead of similar clapboard does not require painting.
• It is enough to wash it with water from a hose and the surface will once again shine with novelty, cleanliness and freshness.

Attention: Despite the speed installation works when sheathing with siding, the performance of work has its own nuances when finishing openings, corners and transitions.

• The cladding of country houses with siding must be carried out in compliance with the allowances for thermal expansion. If you neglect the advice of professionals in the video, you can get a cladding that warps after warming or cracks from frost have formed in it.

Types of siding and its choice

They are different. They are divided into large buildings and not very, capital ones, in which it is possible to live all year round, or summer for the season, brick, wooden, panel boards.
It is better to sheathe any types of buildings with siding, which are also different, but serve as an excellent option exterior decoration with the right choice.

Siding type	Dignity	disadvantages	Application
Wood	Prepared from wood fibers by pressing and adding resins	High price, not practical, burns well	It is rarely used for decoration of garden houses.
Metal	Steel and aluminum material does not burn	Heavy weight that light walls may not be able to handle
Fiber cement	Strong, beautiful, durable, practical	High cost, may exceed the price of the structure itself and the weight	Capital buildings for year-round use
Vinyl	Low cost, variety of colors, resistance to temperature extremes, ease of maintenance	It is susceptible to accidental damage from garden tools	Summer garden houses, on permanent buildings, where the lower part is sheathed with vinyl basement siding

So:

• Vinyl products are made from polyvinyl chloride, which is a hard strip called a panel.
• Each individual panel is a monolithic sheet with the desired shape.
• When installing siding with their own hands, the owners of country houses carry out the insulation of the building due to the convenient laying of the insulation material in the sheathing space.

Methods for finishing work with siding

There are not so many options as the materials themselves. There are two ways of development of events, facing a country house with siding is performed vertically or horizontally.
For each type of work, its own types of vinyl products are produced:

• The horizontal finishing of the facade is carried out with a "ship board" and "herringbone".
• Vertical cladding resembles log masonry because panels are used that are similar in shape to logs.
• Single fracture shipboard trim is widespread in the United States.
• Facing with siding of a country house "herringbone" with a double fracture is used in Europe.

Attention: For all types of siding, excluding wood products, which can then be repainted in the color you like, the right color is an important and responsible point.

• The selection of color for siding is not entirely simple, since there are at least 25 colors of them.
• For simplicity, they are divided into 3 groups. One group is made up of whites, another is pastel, and the third is colored.
• Pastel colors are most common outside the city.

Calculation and rules for installing siding

So:

• The correct calculation of the material is determined by the surface area that must be sheathed.
• Why the surface is divided into geometric shapes.
• Window and from the calculation of the area are not excluded.
• 10% is added to the results obtained, which is quite enough for cladding.
• The calculation includes siding fasteners used for outdoor and inner corners for horizontal and vertical installation.
• Facing with siding of country houses on a wooden crate is carried out with special nails, fastening to the profile with self-cuts.
• Sheathing of buildings is made for a round house, but the temperature should not be lower than 10 ° C, otherwise the vinyl material loses its plasticity and may crack.
• The fastening of the panels with nails is not tight, the cap does not reach the end of 1-2 mm.
• The nails must go straight into the product, otherwise you can get a wavy surface.
• It is unacceptable to stretch the siding during installation.
• The next panel connects to the previous one, and then pushes against the wall until the locking system locks in place.

Attention: All materials used in the installation of the cladding should not corrode, otherwise the siding will begin to recede after a few seasons.

Installation and cost of work

So:

• country house begins with preparatory work.
• The protruding elements of platbands, grilles, doors are dismantled.
• Cement mortar or polyurethane foam used to seal cracks around openings.
• The walls are freed of dirt and dust, swollen plaster, paint, decay and mold.
• Houses made of wooden products are treated with antipyretics and antiseptics, foam concrete walls are treated with a primer.
• The average cost per square meter of siding in rubles depends on the material: metal -190-215; wooden - 1000-2500; vinyl - 180-600; cement - 400-1000 per one panel.

• Country houses are clad with siding from the rear.
• To do this, the bottom edge of the panel must be in the starting strip, and the top must be attached to the crate.
• The fasteners are at least 10 cm away from the edge of the panel.
• The next row begins together with the beginning of the previous one.
• The joints should not be placed one above the other; for this, the staggered installation order is observed.
• If the panel is shorter than the wall, the instruction recommends using a connecting strip during installation.
• The last cladding panels are fixed according to the following rules. A finishing strip is nailed flush to the cornice. The last panel is installed by pressing it until the lock system works.

After each installation, extra pieces remain that should not be thrown away. Accidental mechanical damage to the panels can always be replaced. There will be no difference in panel colors because vinyl siding does not fade in the sun.

If you are looking to finish your façade using the dry method, siding your home is suitable for most modern buildings, especially if they are made of sandwich panels or aerated concrete.

Decorating your home with this material can be done on your own without spending a lot of effort. Siding is different not only beautiful view buildings that he can create, but also at a favorable price.

Considering the complex characteristics of the proposed materials for wall decoration, they pay attention to the following factors:

• operating conditions of the finish;
• total cost of finishing;
• environmental friendliness.

Information about the characteristics of siding that can be useful for deciding on siding a house with siding:

• durability;
• subject to thermal deformation;
• resists direct sunlight, adverse external influences;
• shockproof;
• it is easy to install;
• the finished facade is easy to repair;
• fire safety.

If you decide to use siding for cladding your home, first of all, you need to personally visit a hardware store. When buying over the Internet, it will be difficult for you to find out the following features:

• uniformity of color on the outside and inside, indicating the quality of the material;
• the quality of the mounting holes;
• uniformity of the thickness of the panels around the perimeter and among themselves.

Types of finishing materials

Siding has excellent technical characteristics... Due to the wide range of colors and textures, there is a steadily growing demand for a house clad in siding on the materials market.

It is available in the following variations:

• vinyl;
• aluminum;
• basement;
• steel;
• copper;
• cement;
• wood.

Any of the above types are suitable for finishing external walls. Focus on your budget, the desired appearance of the facade. The cheapest will be vinyl (the most popular), the most expensive - including wood or copper. The first two types are usually used to trim wooden house do it yourself without much time.

Amount of material

To calculate the amount of the main material (panels, hydro, vapor barrier), you need to measure the area of ​​the facade for finishing minus the area of ​​the windows, plus five percent from above. The number of the profile is equal to the length of the corner lines of the house, including the touching angles of doors and windows, the perimeter and doubled.

For a rack-mount profile, it is enough to find out the length of the walls from the ground to the beginning of the roof, multiply by the length of the perimeter, divided by 60 cm.To find out the number of additional parts, before sheathe a wooden house with siding with your own hands, and parts, you need to divide the length of the rack-mount profiles by a distance between the fasteners (70 cm). For you need self-tapping screws:

1. LN 9 - for galvanized profiles, it is possible to find out only an approximate quantity.
2. TN 25-30 - for a tree, for the calculation we multiply two by the U-shaped mount, adding five percent.

What will come in handy when facing

Usually, do-it-yourself siding house cladding requires the following tools:

• screwdriver;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• scissors;
• grinder / saw with fine teeth;
• hammer;
• level;
• square;
• ladder reaching the roof.

Before decorating the house with siding, study its complete set, which consists of the following parts:

• starting, corner, finishing, connecting strips;
• elements for slopes;
• drainage systems;
• spotlights.

Let's get down to preparatory work

Without preparing the facade for work, you should not start cladding. Remove obstructions such as window shutters, external sills, cornices, window sills, drain pipes. Seal old cracks with mortar or foam. Mold, rot should be removed from a house built long ago. old paint and peeled plaster.

After that, treat the walls: with a fire retardant, antiseptic, the walls of a wooden house, with a special primer, brick or concrete. Further, it is necessary to carefully examine the facade in order to understand whether the cladding of the facade with siding needs an additional frame. It may not be installed only for smooth log walls, in other cases, especially when insulating, its installation is mandatory.

Installing the frame

As we just said, in most cases you need a frame: from slats for a log house and from a galvanized profile in the case of concrete or brick walls at home.

Attention: the slats, which are necessary to sheathe a wooden house with siding, after drying, are processed with the same materials as a wooden house.

So, how to sheathe the facade of a private building with siding:

• make a marking of lines for a closed contour using a tape measure and a level;
• put a mark on the lower point of contact between the wall and the plinth, making a second contour, where in the future we will set the initial bar;

Be careful: if the second circuit deviates from the level indicators, the wall finishing panels may skew.

• start the installation with vertical guides, which are mounted using U-shaped mounts;

Tip: For a tight fit, you can place pieces of wood or foam underneath them.

• additional guides are made on corner lines, places of future lighting, as well as near door and window openings;

Attention: if you connect the vertical rails to each other, there will be no air circulation, due to which the facade will be exposed to destructive biological effects, such as fungus or mold.

• do-it-yourself layers of hydro and vapor barrier of a wooden house with siding;
• between the crate, layers of rolled mineral wool or foam plates are laid, if necessary, fixed with clamps.

Plinth trim

If you want to use this material and for, use the following instructions:

• install horizontal profiles on the frame;
• attach the initial strips on top;
• measure the supporting parts with a level and a corner;
• fasten the profiles and knees together;

Attention: for a strong fastening, use a dowel-nails up to 8 cm long for this process.

• if you want to end up with a stable base, fix the profiles horizontally.

If this is your first time faced with the need to perform cladding with such material, and are not sure how to properly sheathe a house with siding, study the following material:

• when fixing the panels, observe the gap between the siding and the self-tapping screw of 1 mm

Attention: if finishing the house, forget about the thermal gap, the finishing will soon be covered with cracks due to expansion when heated.

• leave 0.3–0.5 cm between the edge and end joint;

Tip: If siding is done in winter, the gap distance is increased due to temporary compression of the material.

• fasten all self-tapping screws in the center of the hole, with the exception of one at the top of the pediment, which is driven into the center of the panel itself and the self-tapping screws of the upper panels.

Without fulfilling these simple rules the technology of siding the house with siding will be wrong, and the frame will not hold the material well.

Let's start cladding the facade with panels

Step by step, you have come to the main point that siding has - fastening the main panels, for this:

• use a level to attach the initial profile;
• put panels on it, attach each of which to the crate;

Attention: the mount is made using self-tapping screws in the color of the siding, when choosing which, attention is drawn to the cap - for strong fastening, it must be large and with corrugations.

• fasten the panels from the bottom until you reach the pediment;
• assemble the cornice, for which the serifs are applied to the pediment and the installation of the starting panel;
• attach the crate to the bar;
• mount the cornice with self-tapping screws.

What to do with openings

For finishing the slopes of doors and windows with panels, if present, there are special accessories that include the following elements:

• slope profiles;
• window aquilons;
• platbands and others.

For facing slopes, after repairing windows and doors, you can use two mounting options. Ways to sheathe slopes with siding:

• on the side - it is more reliable to protect against moisture;
• end-to-end - has a more beautiful appearance.

Against the background of the complexity and high cost of implementing the previous options, the technology of siding a wooden house can exclude them. To do this, frame the frame along the perimeter of the opening and arrange it with a J-profile. In this case, the siding bypasses the slopes, which are lined separately using a different technology.

Conclusion

Vinyl siding will almost always match your requirements. Despite this, some owners use a log blockhouse so that the cladding of a wooden house with siding with their own hands retains the look of expensive natural wood. It is very convenient to finish a house in which the windows are level with the walls, without external slopes.

Metal siding is used for commercial properties, where its capabilities provide the advantages of a clapboard, which it cannot do for a private home, except it complicates the work. If you don't have a strong desire to figure out how to sheathe your house with siding with your own hands, hire professionals.

The fact is that if you do the decoration yourself, in case of failure, there will be no one to blame. In addition, due to inexperience, you risk spending twice as much materials, especially if you are not in the habit of carefully studying the nuances of the plating process before starting it.

Siding is considered one of the most practical materials used for facade cladding.

The siding has good quality and performance characteristics, and is also very easy to install.

Products have a varied assortment, which makes it possible to provide the home with an ideal appearance.

In this article you will see a photo of siding houses.

The material consists of panels, which later acquire an integral system on the facade of the house. The material used for the production of products is varied... Accordingly, each type of siding has its own characteristics and performance characteristics.

Options for the implementation of the desired design solution quite a lot, each type of product has its own color scheme and a variety of textures. Basically, the products are characterized by a sufficiently high level of strength and reliability, it is also beneficial to use them because their price level is not too high.

Beautiful siding for house cladding - photo:

Advantages and disadvantages

There are a lot of positive characteristics of siding material, the main ones are:

• the duration of the period in which the siding can be operated without problems reaches 50 years;
• thanks to the finishing with siding panels, the house acquires an attractive appearance... With the help of this material, it is possible to create a variety of styles and implement the most daring design ideas;
• the material does not need special care measures, it does not need to be painted. It is very easy to handle;
• siding is characterized by lightness and elasticity;
• the process of installing panels is very simple, it requires the efforts of only one person, which allows you to significantly save on a team of workers;
• has high indicators of resistance to sudden changes temperature regime;
• creates a reliable protective barrier for the surface of the facade of a house finished with siding from the effects of negative destructive environmental phenomena;
• condensation does not form under the surface of the panels, since there are ventilation holes in it that remove accumulated moisture;
• the material is resistant to the processes of decay and corrosion, and also does not deteriorate due to the vital activity of insects and microorganisms.

As for the disadvantages of this material, it is worth considering the following points:

1. The material from which the siding is made is completely synthetic. Respectively, does not possess sufficient level environmental friendliness... This does not apply to the wood panel variety, although it is not as durable as the others.
2. Flammability of siding... Such a moment is important in the event of a fire. If the panel begins to melt from fire, then corrosive and toxic substances are released from it, which are dangerous to the health of people and animals. It is very difficult to extinguish products.
3. If persists long time low temperature, then siding panels become very fragile and may start to crack... Chipping of panel parts is even possible.
4. The material is not too resistant to mechanical damage... This is especially important for the metal variety, since even a scratch on the surface is a significant quality threat for it. The panels cannot be restored, which requires the cost of replacing the damaged panel.

NOTE!

For homes that are more likely to be affected sunlight, it is better to choose siding light colors as it is less prone to fading.

Views

Those who decide to use siding for finishing work on the facade should familiarize themselves with the varieties of such material.

Allocate:

1. Aluminum... It is characterized by a wide assortment of various reliefs and colors, this variety is intended for finishing office premises or residential type of multi-storey buildings. This is due to the fact that the panels weigh very little, and therefore will not weigh down the facade of a private house.
2. ... It contains wood fibers, which are pressed under high temperature conditions with the addition of a special resin. In appearance they imitate natural wood. The price category of such products is quite high. The panels are flammable.
3. Steel... In most cases, this variety is used in industrial construction. The color gamut is wide enough, the product weighs a lot and has a tendency to corrosive processes.
4. ... This variety is one of the newest invented by foreign industry. Has a high level of fire resistance... Made from cement and cellulose fibers. In appearance it resembles wooden planks. Well suited for finishing work in educational institutions, kindergartens. It is also gaining popularity in private construction.
5. ... It is also one of the newest inventions. It has its origins in Japan. The price category of the material is low. The siding contains clay and some other natural materials.
6. ... It is considered the most common and popular, because it has an affordable cost, a simple installation process, the ability to hide all defects of the facade surface, and is also resistant to moisture and does not support combustion.
7. ... A type of siding panels that vary in width. Manufactured from steel (galvanized). During production, a polyester coating is applied to the surface of the product, which protects the material from corrosion. The main advantages of this type are a high level of fire resistance, strength and the maximum possible duration of operation. Resistance to a wide range of temperature conditions.

CAREFULLY!

When choosing an aluminum type of siding for decorating a house, it is necessary to take into account that during the installation process there is a risk of injury. Such work should be approached as carefully as possible.

Photos of houses sheathed with siding in different colors:

Finishing options

Departing from the performance and protective properties of the siding material, it is worth paying attention to the appearance of the building, which will be achieved through the panels. There are a great variety of finishing options, since the assortment of this material allows any imagination and fantasy to come true.

In addition to the fact that it is possible to combine several colors of the material on the facade of the building, you can purchase panels of different textures and, for example, create an imitation, or.

With regards to finishing options for installation technology, there are two of them:

• horizontal.

With the help of vertical installation of siding panels, the facade of the house is visually extended, the height of the wall becomes visually larger. The horizontal finish creates a single, coherent system that looks harmonious and cozy.

To create a more expressive and vibrant facade of the house, you can use dark colored siding on the corners of the building.

Care features

To maintain a neat appearance at home, it is sometimes necessary to clean the surface of the siding panels from dirt. If the contamination is insignificant, then they can be easily removed using a strong pressure of a jet of water... You can use the usual Karcher for this. If more significant contaminants appear on the surface, then a soft brush is used to remove them.

If mold is found on some panels, then after removing it, the panels must be treated with a solution with 5% chlorine concentration. It is prohibited to use pure chlorine for panels. It is impossible to clean the surface if the outside temperature is low.

It is not recommended to use various cleaning agents, which include abrasive structures, as they can damage the top layer of the material. Chemicals do not leave on the surface of the siding for more than 10 minutes.

Useful video

In this video, you will see many options for the design of houses with siding:

Conclusion

The ease of use of siding material, as well as its simple installation and affordable price make it very good option for finishing works on the facade. Observing all the necessary recommendations during operation, you can not return to repair work very long time.

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Outdoor Finishing work pursue several main goals, of which an attractive decorative view... At the moment, many materials are used, but houses covered with siding look the most original and aesthetically pleasing. The products are presented in a wide stylistic variety, which allows you to realize your design imagination.

There are several main types of material that are in constant demand.

Vinyl

The most popular products are made of PVC. The cheapest options are made from recycled materials, which reduces attractiveness and durability. High-quality panels stand out for their large decorative variety, including various imitations.

Among all types of such siding, block house stands out especially. When used, the coating takes on the form wooden frame thanks to the faithful reproduction of color and texture.

Vinyl block house - imitation of a wooden frame

Acrylic

Can be used as an alternative to vinyl. The material also belongs to the polymer type, but has a more modern manufacturing technology, which consists in the use of special components. The front coating of such parts is not subject to fading, which contributes to the preservation of decorativeness and color saturation throughout the entire service life.

Acrylic siding - quality and color saturation

Wood

It is produced on the basis of a composite, which includes wood raw materials and cellulose. Due to pressing, the material acquires resistance to moisture. Decorative and protective processing of such parts is most often carried out at the last stage of production. You can renew the coating after 3-5 years if you want to change the design.

Wooden siding - warmth and comfort

Externally, the elements completely reproduce the appearance of a wooden board, so it is difficult to distinguish such a finish from a natural one.

Metal

This facing material includes two varieties:

• Steel products are very popular, since the cladding of a house with such siding allows you to get an excellent imitation of a rounded log. The effect is provided by the outer coating, which is applied in a special way. The result is a rich color and the desired texture. Also popular is a type of metal siding called "ship beam".

Metal siding "ship bar"

• Aluminum parts do not have such a wide decorative range, therefore they are more suitable for cladding industrial and commercial buildings.

Fiber cement

It is made on the basis of cement and cellulose, which provides high performance properties. Like the previous variety, it perfectly imitates the texture of a woody surface, which can be seen in the photo below. But it is extremely rare due to the high price.

Fiber cement panels - excellent performance but high cost

On a note! Fiber cement and vinyl options can include not only facade materials, but also products for the basement, which are successfully used for complete house cladding. There are three main types of imitation: stone, brick and wood chips.

Components

In order to finish the house with siding from the outside according to the technology, it is necessary to use special fittings. Also, additional elements make it possible to highlight the main color scheme, because most often they are of a different shade. The use of accessories allows you to harmoniously combine different panels.

How to choose a siding color

To sheathe beautifully private house or a summer cottage, you need to pay great attention to the selection of a shade. For this, many factors should be evaluated: the size and shape of the building, the presence of other buildings nearby, the need to adhere to the old design idea.

Possible solutions

Different siding colors allow you to highlight the advantages and hide the flaws of the object.

Light coating

These are white, beige, cream, pale blue shades that significantly transform small houses, giving them volume and solidity. These colors are suitable for buildings with curly hedges or surrounded by small trees or shrubs.

An interesting effect is obtained if a house, sheathed with beige or other light shade siding, is framed by a small front garden without massive ornamentation and decor items.

When choosing such a finish, it is necessary to correctly place accents. The fact is that a completely monochromatic facade will not give the structure a zest, therefore it is recommended to highlight windows and doorways. For this, deeper tones are used, combined with the main skin.

Homes sheathed with white or beige siding will look more expressive if windows and doors are highlighted with dark elements.

Dark cladding

This design can be gray, dark blue, brown, rich cherry. These colors add austerity to the home, making it look smaller. But for the right choice it is necessary to assess the location of the object and the surrounding space.

So, brown and rich green tones in the outer cladding are especially relevant when you are around large trees with a spreading crown. Although in such cases light shades can also be used, dark options allow you to emphasize the status of the owner and his commitment to order.

As in the previous version, we must not forget about accents, allowing you to smooth out the tension. If you completely decorate the building with too dark shades (blue, black), then the house will look gloomy and uninhabited, so some details must be highlighted in light.

Small light elements complement dark paneling perfectly

Bright paneling

This color should be clearly thought out. The fact is that overly saturated solutions can quickly get bored, cause fatigue, or increase irritability. Important role the shape of the house plays: it should be non-standard, without the same type of straight lines.

For example, yellow panels can be used to cover an entire building if it has more than one floor. The intricate shape of the roof, facade and windows at a considerable height will create an unusual effect. But it is advisable to highlight all openings with white or dark accessories.

Photo of a house with bright yellow cladding

In order to properly combine the facade and the roof, there are some tips to consider.

Classic combinations

The most popular solution is to combine dark and light shades, the latter being used exclusively for walls. This style is chosen if it is necessary to achieve complete harmony with the surrounding space and avoid pretentiousness. You can also overlay the base with a stone or use special siding for this.

A monochromatic solution also belongs to the classic, but this option will make the house faceless and uninteresting. To avoid this, corners, openings, and the edges of the roof overhang are highlighted. Such a structure looks whiter, stylish and individual.

Since siding is often chosen with imitation of wood (like a log, timber or herringbone), the walls reproduce the texture and texture of the natural material. In this case, cherry-colored tiles or green corrugated board are installed in advance.

You should know! The opposite combination (light roof and dark facade) requires a responsible approach, since the object may turn out to be incomplete, devoid of a bundle. To avoid this, light accents are placed against a dark background, and all corners and edges of the roof are highlighted in the same shade as the walls.

Non-standard solutions

To make siding houses expressive, you can use unusual combinations... So, if the roof of a calm of blue color, then the facade is decorated in yellow, turquoise or beige.

The brown roof is perfectly complemented by light green walls.

The blue and gray surfaces will look standard. To make such a composition look more complete, it is decorated with catchy accents.

Green roofing can have many combinations if you want to get non-standard solution... Yellow, gray and turquoise panels are suitable for such a coating.

If the walls are of complex shape, you need to choose one main color and highlight all the protrusions with another. This technique is used to level the massiveness of the structure.

Warm and cool shades are suitable for a rustic style. The surface can be faced with basement siding in a natural stone or fired brick color. The plinth must be highlighted. The appearance of any home will benefit if the pediment differs from the main cladding. You can also make a wide border separating it from the rest of the house.

Siding combination options

The use of different colors in the design of the facade allows you to give a private or country house individuality. Several basic methods are used for this.

Horizontal and vertical stacking

The arrangement of the panels in different directions is perfect solution if you want to make the structure more expressive. In such a situation, there is no need to use shades of different colors: The desired effect can be achieved if the main part of the facade is clad horizontally and the pediment vertically.

Interesting options obtained when sheathing multi-storey buildings. In this case, you need to create a visible border between the combined multidirectional elements. The building takes on shape and shape, which allows you to hide the existing shortcomings.

Sheathing in two colors

When choosing this method, the shades must match each other, therefore it is advisable to have product samples in order to evaluate the real result. Since it often happens that pictures in catalogs distort the real color.

Cladding technology: walls are divided into sections that will be performed in different styles... Also, the tone of the connecting profile for joining the panels is being thought out, it should not attract much attention to itself.

Most often, this combination is used to highlight corners, but it is also suitable for areas above and below the window opening.

Houses and cottages, sheathed with siding (24 photos)

Siding home decoration has found a wide response among the owners of private buildings. The reason for the popularity lies in the versatility of the material. In addition to protecting walls from adverse external factors and the ability to increase the level of thermal insulation of the room, the finishing material successfully performs a decorative function. Siding finishes are striking in their variety. About the features of use different types siding will be discussed later.

Practicality of siding

The characteristics of the finishing coating are largely determined by the material of manufacture. Initially, siding was the name given to wooden planks, with which houses in North America were sheathed in a special way. Gradually the experience was adopted by the inhabitants of Europe. Time has made its own adjustments, and natural wooden boards have replaced materials that are more resistant to external influences.

Now on the market there are many types of siding with different performance characteristics. When choosing a coating for the exterior of a house, pay attention to the following qualities of the material:

• the ability to tolerate temperature extremes;
• resistance to mechanical shock;
• susceptibility to moisture;
• the possibility of the appearance and development of mold and mildew;
• color fastness and more.

Any siding in one way or another has the necessary properties, but each type has its own characteristics, which are taken into account when choosing a finish for a private house. When studying options for a finishing material, do not forget about the aesthetic side of the issue.

Examples of beautiful design finishing houses with siding in the photo below:

Advantages of finishing with a vinyl product

Due to its high performance in conjunction with an affordable cost, vinyl siding is in the lead in popularity. The main advantages of the material intended for the exterior decoration of the house are as follows:

Attention! A large number of additional elements allows you to make high-quality finishing any section of a private house, be it a basement, a pediment or window openings.

In addition to the external design, gazebos, terraces and verandas decorated with siding from the inside look spectacular.

There are also negative aspects to finishing with vinyl siding. They are as follows:

• Choosing a bright color for areas with constant sunlight is not desirable. This is especially true for a low-quality product with a low price. An alternative will be color-fast metal products.
• Low strength in comparison with metal siding makes it necessary to abandon finishing in places subject to frequent impacts or with high intensity of use.
• The degree of fire resistance is lower than that of metal siding. But the vinyl product has been assigned a fire safety class 2, which corresponds to the parameters for use in external decoration.
• During installation, you need to take care of the presence of gaps that will provide ventilation between the wall and the finishing material.

There are many options for finishing the facade. In addition to the variety of colors and textures, vinyl siding also differs in the form of release. It is produced in the form of panels and strips. The texture of the panels imitates brick treasure and all kinds of types natural stone... The approximate size is 0.5x1 m. Rack siding allows you to decorate a house with a design in the form of a ship's beam, rounded logs or lining that is familiar to everyone. With a width of about 26 cm, the slats reach a length of 6 m.

Examples of beautiful houses with vinyl siding trims are shown below:

Pay attention to how impressive the design looks in which the combination technique is used. Whether it is a combination of colors in the corners or textures, when the finished base / plinth and walls contrast with each other.

What to expect from home decoration with metal siding

Metal siding is also characterized by reliability and durability. If a steel product is used exclusively for industrial buildings for a number of reasons, then aluminum products will become a practical finishing coating for a private house. A weighty list of advantages will help to verify this:

• High strength and no deformation under mechanical stress.
• The simple installation process takes from two to three weeks, depending on the size of the private house, the complexity of the architecture and the design of the finish.
• Minimal waste due to the ability to use in the finishing of surfaces of various configurations.
• Long service life up to 30 years.

  Important! Aluminum siding does not corrode. Afraid that design beautiful house over time, it will lose its former attractiveness, it is not worth it.

• It is allowed to use various thermal insulation materials.
• A wide range of colors and the ability to imitate various textures gives scope for the creative design of a private house.
• The use of metal siding in home decoration allows you to interestingly beat complex geometric shapes. The beautiful towers will impress the most sophisticated connoisseur of architecture.
• High degree of resistance to fire.

Optimal places for metal siding in home decoration - middle stripe Russia and southern regions. This is due to restrictions on climatic conditions... Home decoration in places with high humidity and regions where freezing temperatures exceed the twenty-degree threshold, it is better to carry out fiber cement or vinyl siding.

When thinking through the design of home decoration, it is worth considering combined option... In addition to color and texture, combination solutions are practical. various materials... Combining metal with fiber cement or vinyl siding, or maybe all three types, you can achieve practical and interesting examples design.

Compared to vinyl finishing material, the assortment of textures and color palette is scarce here. Optimal options installation of metal siding:

• finishing of the basement;
• areas where the risk of impacts and deformation is increased;
• decoration of garages and utility rooms.

Attention! The significant weight of metal siding requires a preliminary calculation of the load on the foundation. Otherwise, the supporting structure of a private house may not withstand the additional weight of the finishing, which will lead to a violation of the integrity of the entire building as a whole.

Examples of harmonious design of the facades of private houses are shown in the photo:

Fiber cement in decoration: advantages and disadvantages

Fiber cement siding is a relatively new word in home decoration. The composition of fiber cement directly includes cement, cellulose fibers, sand and mineral additives. Before opting for a spectacular design, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the material. Among the advantages are:

• Strength and durability.
• Lack of toxic secretions.
• Immunity to fire.
• Resistant to moisture.

Fiber cement siding is able to imitate the texture of wood, stone, brick or have a smooth surface. The color palette is limited to about twenty tones.

The main obstacle to widespread use in home decoration is the high cost and significant weight of the material. With the ability of the foundation to withstand the additional load and financial ability of the owners of private housing construction, the use of fiber cement guarantees an effective design of the finish. Enjoy beautiful appearance modern material help photo:

The feasibility of using wood siding

In the production of wood siding, in addition to wood and cellulose, additives are used to improve performance. As a result of pressing under high temperature beautiful material comes out without harmful impurities.

But still, wood is at the core, so the installation of siding is carried out with special care, preventing moisture from penetrating inside. In this case, it is imperative to process the material with protective compounds.

A beautiful appearance of the finish when using wooden siding is ensured, but the decision to use this particular material in the design has a number of negative points:

• high material cost;
• short service life compared to vinyl and metal products;
• high degree of flammability;
• susceptibility to moisture and the need for regular finishing treatments.

Home decoration wood siding possible in arid regions or places with moderate moisture levels. Photo examples represent harmonious design options:

Examples of beautiful design

It is not at all necessary to copy the design you like, it is enough to take it for finishing own home as a basis for the idea, supplementing it with individual features.

Important! Photos of siding in catalogs do not fully reflect the texture and color of the material. Therefore, it is a good idea to visit a store and collect samples in natural light before designing the finish.

The house is distinguished by its elegance, the decoration of which is made with slatted siding with imitation of a ship board. When decorating the basement, a material was used that conveys the texture of natural stone.

The slate texture transforms a private house into a kind of castle. Combining a darker color helps to accentuate the base / plinth. The same technique is used to accent the corners.

The successful imitation of rounded logs by siding turns the cottage into a fabulous tower. The surrounding landscape contributes to the creation of the desired surroundings.

It is not at all necessary to completely decorate the house with siding. It is enough to emphasize a separate architectural element. Design can only benefit from this.