Nowadays, unique technologies for creating high-quality facades are available to owners of private residential buildings, which allows not only to give the building an attractive appearance, but to provide its walls with reliable protection against wear for many years. Let's talk about how today it can look like and what is the difference between decorating the facades of houses with modern materials, photos and advice from experienced professionals.

The construction and subsequent finishing of the facade of one-story residential buildings today can be performed with a variety of materials for external work. They have unique properties, individual service life, unique aesthetics, relevance of use, level of exacting care. The technologies for applying each of them in practice also differ from each other, which is important to consider when selecting a specific material.

Decorative plaster

Decorative plaster is very often used to decorate the external walls of private buildings today. These unique mixtures provide a person with the opportunity to realize the most non-standard design fantasies, to give the house an interesting, original look. Decorative facade plaster is distinguished by a wide choice of color shades, textures, methods of application to the base.

Today, on the shelves of hardware stores, you can find several types of decorative plaster mixture, with which you can create a unique project for the facade of the house:

  • mineral;
  • silicate;
  • acrylic;
  • silicone.
Acrylic
Mineral
silicate
Silicone

Different types of decorative plaster mixture demonstrate different properties: the level of sound and heat insulation ability, resistance to negative factors: fire, precipitation, ultraviolet study, and so on. Therefore, the owner of the building has the opportunity to choose the most suitable option for the conditions of the particular area where the house is located.

The installation of plaster is characterized by certain specifics, depending on the type of mixture chosen, as well as the nature of the base. The stages of work are as follows: preparing the base, priming it, installing beacons, spraying the first layer of the mixture, installing a reinforcing mesh, organizing the second layer of the mixture, grouting and giving the base a specific texture, painting the facade.

The bark beetle facade is especially popular today, which is distinguished by its unique aesthetics, originality, and non-standard look. Externally, the facade takes on the appearance of a surface that has been eaten away by a bark beetle. The specifics of bark beetle work is quite simple: the effect is achieved through the use of a trowel, as well as the choice of a specific direction in the process of mashing the dried material. The project for finishing a residential building with bark beetle is shown in the photo below: its high aesthetics, conciseness and originality are hard not to appreciate.

Clinker bricks and tiles

Clinker bricks and tiles demonstrate extraordinary strength and resistance to negative environmental factors. Modern house decoration with clinker will not be cheap, but such options can provide reliable protection for the outer walls of the building for decades to come. The project for finishing the facade of a private cottage with clinker is shown in the photo below.

Clinker bricks and tiles are created using a unique technology using environmentally friendly raw materials, so such finishing materials in no way harm either human health or the environment.

Today, the construction and finishing works of the private sector outside of large metropolitan areas are actively carried out using clinker, the design styles of which can be varied. Such facades are able to imitate the aesthetics that other materials have. For example, they are made in the same shape and color as brick, natural stone and the like.

Therefore, with its help, the building can be given a varied look and high aesthetics, successfully fitting the hinged facade into the surrounding landscape. It is worth noting the easy installation of this material, which even a person without much experience in performing construction work can handle.


Clinker brick
Tile

Porcelain stoneware

In previous years, such finishing materials were used for facing horizontal and vertical planes on the ground floor of houses: plinths, steps, door and window openings. Today, with its help, garages, a swimming pool, facades of private houses are decorated.

This is a very durable finish. The moisture resistance and strength of porcelain stoneware, its resistance to sudden changes in temperature, and aesthetic qualities are very high. The color possibilities of porcelain stoneware are very wide: such materials provide the buyer with a wide choice of shades, as well as a variety of styles in which they can be applied. The project of the facade of a country house made of porcelain stoneware is presented in finished form in the photo below.

Today, the most popular options for such cladding for private buildings are as follows:

  • structured - a facade project with such a cladding is distinguished by the most presentable appearance, since the material is able to imitate any texture. For example, wood, stone, leather or fabric;
  • processed varieties: glazed, polished, satin and matt tiles.

Installation of porcelain stoneware on the facade of the dwelling is carried out in the following sequence of operations:

  • leveling the surface of the base, eliminating the spots, cracks, chips present on it, priming the facade;
  • base coating with adhesive;
  • numbering of porcelain stoneware slabs, their sequential installation on the wall;
  • rubbing of end connections and docking of tongue and groove joints.

The facade cassette is a panel made of durable metal, inside of which a filler with specific properties is placed. Facing of this kind is often rectangular in shape and is made of aluminum, steel, and so on.

In order for the hinged facade to acquire high resistance to various destructive influences, its surface is coated with zinc, special polymer compositions, and polyesters.

In order to understand how a house with a similar cladding looks like, pay attention to the photo below. Installation of metal cassettes from the outside of the walls is carried out by means of substructure elements. The operation project is simple. But beforehand, the walls are thoroughly cleaned of the previous finish, and they are leveled only if there is a significant deviation from the vertical. If the surface of the outer wall has no defects, it is not necessary to level it. The design styles of such finishes are very diverse.

The hinged facade with metal cassettes allows, if desired, to fill the space between the walls and the cladding with heat-insulating plates, fixing them with dish-shaped dowels. Therefore, buildings finished with metal cassettes and insulating material can become warm, cozy and durable.

Siding

The project of finishing the outer wall of country houses with siding has become popular in the domestic market quite recently. This trend is explained by many positive parameters of the material: low cost, excellent strength and a large selection of color shades.

Due to the wide variety of colors, shapes, textures of siding, the owners of residential buildings can give them the most unimaginable design with unique properties. It is difficult to find two completely identical buildings that would be finished with siding.

The installation of siding for the external walls of buildings is not complicated by difficulties, since the material is easily installed, and the project provides for the work to be completed in a short time. You can apply this finish for walls made of various building materials, timber, bricks. Finishing the facade of a wooden house with siding looks completely unsurpassed, concise and attractive, which is confirmed by the photo below.

Natural and artificial stone

Natural stone of various shapes has long been used to organize the facades of buildings for various purposes. Construction today uses it very widely, because the material has unique properties: high durability, resistance to mechanical stress, high humidity, sunlight and other factors that affect the walls of the house in a destructive way. To see the high aesthetics of residential buildings with natural stone cladding, pay attention to the photo below. It is actively used by many styles in the design of facades.

The main disadvantages that the facade project has with the use of such material for exterior wall decoration is its high cost, as well as the significant weight of the cladding. Therefore, natural stone has limitations in scope. The technology does not imply its use for finishing a frame house with thin walls.

No less successful option for organizing the facade of a residential building is the decoration with artificial stone of various shapes. The project can be varied, as shown in the photo below. Natural materials are much more expensive than artificial stone, but, as practice shows, its performance parameters are no less high.

Panels

Such options for organizing the facades of residential buildings are distinguished by high operational parameters and a unique appearance. With the help of such material, it is possible to give a private house a high aesthetics, an expensive appearance, which is confirmed by the photo presented to the attention of the reader below. A hinged facade of this kind is mounted quite quickly and easily: the work technology is simple and can be carried out even by a person without experience in such matters.

Species diversity pros Minuses
Made of polymer-coated metal Long service life, resistance to ultraviolet, temperature changes Low thermal insulation properties
wood fiber panels Natural, environmentally friendly, light weight High flammability and tendency to swell from moisture
Vinyl Practical, light weight Brittleness at low temperatures
Thermal panels Light weight, high frost resistance Component toxicity
Sandwich panels Light weight, wear resistant Brittleness if not handled carefully
Fiber cement facade systems Self-cleaning ability, high frost resistance, durability, strength Low impact resistance, high water absorption
Stone and porcelain stoneware High frost resistance High cost, significant weight
Glass panels Wear resistance, original aesthetics Difficult installation, expensive

That is, the design of such a cladding is very diverse, which expands the decorating styles in which it is relevant.


Wooden
Fiber cement
Sandwich panels
metal
Glass panels
Thermal panels

Wet façade finishing has gained respect among private homeowners due to the minimal thermal bridges associated with alternative cladding methods. But this is not the main plus of a wet facade. It is also worth noting the fact that such a finish contributes to the removal of the dew point beyond the boundaries of the dwelling. Therefore, the problem of condensate is eliminated when there is a large difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures.

Wet facade installation requires certain skills from a person. It involves the following operations: preparation of the base, installation of profiles, thermal insulation, reinforcement of the base, organization of the plaster mixture layer, giving the plaster mixture layer an actual texture (for example, using a trowel if bark beetle finishing is used), painting the dried plaster mixture. In this case, it is very important to select the type of plaster mixture for the outer layer, since the finish must be distinguished by high vapor permeability and wear resistance.

Note that a wet facade can be created using other materials for the outer layer: siding, facade panels, and so on. The photo below shows a facade with a wet finish.

What is better to choose

If the construction of the house is done by hand, its owner must choose materials for creating facades. Which of the facings described above is the best fit in a particular case depends on many factors. Namely:

  • type of building material from which the building was erected;
  • climatic conditions, characteristic areas where the house is located;
  • the size of the budget for the purchase of cladding and the performance of cladding works;
  • the complexity of the installation of a particular facade;
  • taste preferences of the owner of the cottage.

The photo below shows images of the most popular facades for residential buildings today.

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Photo examples of facades decorated with modern materials

A selection of photographs with options for decorating facades with modern materials.

The final stage in the construction of a country house is finishing, which includes, among others, facade cladding. The range of finishing materials is huge, and for the right choice consider their characteristics and features. applications.

What is the facade cladding of a country house for?

Most modern building materials have excellent thermal insulation properties and high strength, but their appearance is unassuming. Therefore, the facade cladding is included in the project of a newly built country house.

Modern materials allow you to build a house in any style, regardless of the material of the walls. In addition, often homeowners resort to facade decoration during the restoration and repair of old houses - it gives them a new look.

Facade cladding has not only a cosmetic effect, in addition, it protects wall material from harmful factors: sun, wind, moisture, improves the thermal insulation characteristics of the building. In general, properly executed wall decoration extend the life of the building.

Types of modern finishing materials for the facades of private houses

The choice of modern facing materials is diverse, when choosing them, the following factors are usually taken into account:

  • protective and thermal insulation properties;
  • resistance to external influences and service life;
  • application area;
  • complexity of finishing works;
  • price.

All materials used for facade cladding have their advantages and disadvantages, and the task of the developer is to find the best option for your home.

Plaster

This popular finish most often used for finishing walls made of bricks and building blocks.

Advantages of plaster:

  • well protects the walls from atmospheric moisture, creates an additional heat-insulating layer;
  • increases the fire resistance of walls;
  • the plaster is vapor-permeable, which ensures good removal of moisture from the inside of the room;
  • work can be done independently;
  • different types of decorative plaster differ in price, it is easy to choose an affordable option;
  • plaster can be combined with other types of finishes, choose any color scheme and texture.

Application of decorative plaster.


The disadvantages include rapid destruction of the plaster layer due to improper application and operation of the building.

Types of plaster:

  1. mineral plaster based on cement and additives - the simplest and cheapest option. Its advantages include strength and high moisture resistance. Mineral plaster is sold in the form of dry mixes and has an unattractive gray color, but it is easily painted in any shade with facade paints. Service life - from 3 to 10 years.
  2. Acrylic plaster- ready mix with various decorative textures on the basis of pitches, it differs in plasticity and resistance to moisture. Scope of acrylic plaster - walls insulated with polystyrene. Service life - from 10 to 15 years.
  3. Silicone polymer plaster- the most expensive of analogues, it is distinguished by high quality coating, durability and resistance to pollution. It does not absorb dust and does not collapse when exposed to chemical compounds, so silicone plaster can be used to decorate buildings located near cities and highways. Finishing will last at least 25 years.
  4. Silicate facade plasters based on liquid glass are characterized by good vapor permeability, they are often used for finishing houses made of gas silicate. It is plastic, easy to apply, allows you to create different textures, is not afraid of dirt and dust and retains a fresh appearance for 20-25 years.

Designers often use plaster in combination with other finishing materials: stone, decorative bricks and tiles. This technique allows you to refresh the facade, create accents, for example, on window openings, columns or corners.

Finishing facades with natural or artificial stone

The stone can be used not only for decoration, but also as an independent decoration. This type of finish is not cheap, but durable and allows you to give the house a rich appearance.

Natural stone is a heavy material, therefore they are used to decorate walls made of bricks or blocks that can withstand the weight of the cladding. The stone has an irregular shape and requires adjustment, as well as grouting.

An alternative to natural is artificial stone. It is lighter and much more affordable, imitates different types of stone, easier to mount on the surface of the walls. Like natural stone, it does not burn and is not destroyed by moisture.

Clinker tiles and thermal panels

This type of finish is a ceramic tile that imitates clinker bricks (see photo). Finishing bricks are a good way of cladding walls on their own, but they are usually fixed at the stage of laying the walls. Clinker tiles can be used for renovation and restoration of old buildings which makes it more versatile.

Clinker thermal panels combine two functions: insulation and finishing. Due to their size, the finishing work time is significantly reduced, and the appearance of such a house is no different from a building finished with bricks.

Clinker tiles have a natural color range from sandy to dark brown, it has strength and moisture resistance, does not burn, does not contribute to the development of mold. This finish is durable, with proper installation will last at least 50 years.

Porcelain stoneware

Porcelain tile is an artificial material that is not subject to shrinkage, moisture-proof and durable.

It can be mounted on a special glue, like a finishing stone, but the moisture resistance of porcelain stoneware will help retain moisture inside the walls. Therefore, porcelain tiles are more often used in ventilated facades.

This method of finishing involves fastening a crate made of a metal profile to the wall, on which porcelain tiles are mounted using special fasteners. Between tiles and wall leave a ventilated gap or lay a layer of fibrous insulation that allows moisture to be removed from the walls.

The richness of colors and sizes of porcelain tiles make it a popular finishing material for country houses. Service life - not less than 25 years.

Repairing a ventilated porcelain stoneware facade is very simple: the damaged tiles are removed and replaced with new ones.

Siding

Siding - polymer or metal finishing panels used in ventilated facades.

With their help, you can finishing new houses or restoring old ones buildings from any material. Vinyl siding has more natural and muted colors, while metal siding has brighter colors. There are varieties of finishing panels that imitate wood or stone. Mounted on a crate made of a bar or a metal profile.

Advantages of siding:

  • affordable price;
  • easy installation;
  • resistance to atmospheric moisture;
  • does not require painting, does not rot;
  • can be used for wall decoration of any material.

Flaws:

  • with improper fastening, temperature deformation is possible;
  • vinyl siding is not durable, it can be damaged upon impact;
  • light shades of siding get dirty quickly.

wood finish

wood - the most environmentally friendly material. Due to the ability to “breathe”, wood finishing is possible both for wooden buildings and for brick and block houses. Like siding, fastening of wooden trim is carried out according to the ventilated facade method.

The frame is made of bars, between which insulation boards can be laid. All wooden elements must be treated with an antiseptic, and the finishing material itself is recommended to be painted or coated with wood preservatives.

Finishing wood can have a different shape: block house - imitation of rounded logs, imitation of timber, planed facade board.

Advantages of wood finishes:

  • natural breathable material;
  • wood can be mounted on any walls, installation does not require special skills;
  • the tree is easily painted in any, including natural shades;
  • the price of materials is moderate.

Significant disadvantages include:

  • low fire resistance;
  • susceptibility to decay;
  • the need for periodic processing.

What material is better and cheaper for the exterior of the house?

Having considered the description of facing materials, we can draw conclusions and make a choice. For cladding the facade of a wooden house, it is better to use a ventilated facade made of siding or finishing wood. This finish will allow the house to "breathe", it not afraid of shrinkage and seasonal deformations, perfectly harmonizes with the style of a wooden house.

For finishing a house made of bricks and blocks, plaster, finishing stone or tiles are excellent, as well as ventilated facades with any finish.

When using waterproof materials Efficient exhaust ventilation is essential in the house, otherwise high humidity, condensation and mold cannot be avoided. Over time, this can lead to the destruction of the walls.

Finishing the facade of a private house: instructions

Each type of exterior wall decoration has its own technology, the main stages of which are given below.

Rules for applying plaster:

  1. Before applying the finishing plaster, the walls are cleaned of mortar residues, cracks and shells are sealed, and the seams are leveled.
  2. When applying plaster on top of the insulation, you need to fix it well.
  3. If the intended layer of plaster is more than 10 mm thick, a reinforcing mesh must be fixed to the wall.
  4. Beacons are set up to obtain even coverage.
  5. The solution is kneaded strictly according to the instructions indicated on the package, in the amount that can be used at a time.
  6. Ready-made solutions must be thoroughly mixed before use.
  7. The prepared wall is primed.
  8. The first layer of plaster is applied by spraying, subsequent leveling layers are applied with a spatula and leveled with a rule, and figured spatulas and rollers are used to create decorative textures.
  9. If a layer of paint is applied on top of the plaster, the plaster must be well dried, and for better adhesion and reduced paint consumption, it is recommended to pre-prime.

Rules for installing a ventilated facade:

  1. It is not necessary to remove the old coating from the walls if it provides a strong fastening of the frame.
  2. It is recommended to cover the wall with a wind-moisture-proof vapor-permeable film.
  3. The frame of the ventilated facade is made of a metal profile or wood, depending on the facing material, fixing it to self-tapping screws or nails.
  4. Insulation can be laid between the racks of the frame.
  5. The facing material is attached to the frame using special fasteners or self-tapping screws, nails.
  6. If necessary, the lining is treated with flame retardants, color and protective composition.

Rules for facing with stone, clinker or tiles:

  1. Level the wall with cement mortar.
  2. Prime the wall to improve adhesion.
  3. Facing stone or tile is placed on a special solution suitable for this type of finish.
  4. After the glue has dried, the joints are grouted.
  5. To improve the appearance and performance, natural stone can be coated with a special varnish. This will ensure shine and the absence of white plaque from salts.

Facing the facade with clinker tiles.

Facing the facade of a country house - guarantee of its beauty and durability. By choosing the material you like, the homeowner will be able to realize his ideas and make the house a real cozy family nest, give it charm and originality for many years to come.

One has only to change the cladding and the house itself will change beyond recognition. However, before delving into the design subtleties of facade design, it is important to understand the finishing materials, their properties, advantages and disadvantages. Finishing the facade of the house with your own hands can be done using:

  • siding,
  • facade plaster,
  • stone,
  • brickwork,
  • tiles.

Each type of cladding has its own characteristics and requirements for surface preparation. This article will focus on the quality of the wall and the types of cladding materials.

Siding

For more than a century, craftsmen have been sheathing houses with wooden boards, but only about 50 years ago, a PVC analogue of this material was invented. PVC siding has a number of advantages, among which it is worth noting:

  1. The formation of a protective ventilated screen around the wall, which allows the walls to breathe.
  2. Vinyl siding does not require special care: to keep the facade clean, it is enough to occasionally wash it with water.
  3. PVC does not burn. Although it melts, releasing harmful substances, this does not aggravate the situation of people inside the house during a fire.
  4. A house sheathed with vinyl siding looks very modern, without losing its aesthetic properties over the years.

Color fading resistance and service life vary by manufacturer. Pleasantly low prices can be deceiving. Poor-quality house cladding will last only a few years, and then it will have to be changed, which will entail additional financial costs.

Before buying material for finishing the facade, take measurements of the house. This will allow you to calculate the number of siding and additional elements for its installation. It is very important to follow the installation technology. Calculate the expansion and contraction ratio of vinyl siding. This event will help you avoid rework due to material expansion during the hot season.

No less common material for cladding is natural wood siding. Well, this building looks really great. However, wood is relatively short-lived, so the costly splendor of wood siding may not be worth it. However, modern technologies have made it possible for manufacturers to produce wooden siding with an extended service life. High pressure treatment increases the density of the wood. This increases the resistance of the material to the effects of an aggressive environment.

Metal siding is considered the most durable, unpretentious, fireproof and resistant to mechanical damage. It is made of galvanized steel with a polymer coating. The main drawback of the material is a limited palette of colors and types of textures. Grounding arrangement corrects the conductive properties of the metal. This event, by the way, prevents the penetration of radio waves into the building. In this case, the house will have a protective screen, but mobile communications in it will not catch well.

Classical approach - plaster

The plastered facade is also called wet. This is logical, because for its arrangement it is impossible to do without wet processes. Nowadays, various compositions of plasters have been developed for facade plastering.

Mineral plaster. It is a bestseller due to its low cost. Nevertheless, the material has the shortest service life and low ductility. Although, on the other hand, the walls treated with mineral plaster "breathe". It makes sense to apply "breathable" plaster only if the walls are also built from materials that allow air to pass through. Mineral wool or basalt slabs can be used as insulation. If your house is located near railway tracks or a busy highway, then mineral plaster for facade decoration is inappropriate in this case. The fact is that it will crack and collapse due to constant vibrations. Typically, the service life is about 10 years.

If your house has just been built, then plastering it with this composition is not worth it. The building will shrink for several years, causing the facade to crack and collapse. Simply put, such actions will lead to a waste of money.

The material is very plastic and resistant to moisture, "does not breathe". However, if you chose expanded polystyrene or foam glass as a heater, then this type of plaster will be indispensable. The facade withstands large vibrations. This means that if your house is located near a railroad or highway, then the wall cladding will last in its original form for a very long time!

Acrylic plaster absorbs dust, so if the house is located near the highway, its use should be as justified as possible.

The material is very durable, and the fact that it does not "breathe" can be compensated for by forced ventilation. The service life is about 15-20 years.

silicate plaster. The material has absorbed all the positive characteristics. It does not collect dust on itself, is unusually plastic and allows air to pass through, that is, it “breathes”. However, silicate plaster is the most expensive. Its service life ranges from 20 to 25 years.

The material is elastic, breathable, does not absorb chemical compounds, including salts, and is antistatic. If silicone plaster is applied correctly, it will be a durable decoration of the facade for 25 years, or even more. The material is so reliable that it can be used to cover the facade even near a busy highway.

Monumental facade, finished with tiles or stone

With the help of tiles it is very easy to make a beautiful design of the house. However, in order for such a facade to last for a long time, it is very important to follow the installation technology. The first thing to consider is that brickwork walls must first shrink. In addition, in order for the tile to adhere well to the walls, it is necessary to use the appropriate adhesive composition for each type of tile. By the way, tiles can be clinker, ceramic, made of natural or artificial stone, made on a sand-cement basis.

Tiling can transform a flat, unremarkable wall into an exquisite architectural masterpiece. Finishing the facade with tiles is done seriously and for a long time. The tile you use must be designed for outdoor use!

If you decide to make a ventilated facade, then the walls insulated in this way can be tiled. The method of fastening and the thickness of the sheathing are calculated in accordance with the upcoming loads. Ventilated facades are made of brick. After that, you can finish the walls with tiles.

If you decide to sheathe the house with tiles imitating chopped stone or brick, then leave gaps of 5 mm between the parts for subsequent grouting. To make the masonry look more attractive, choose the appropriate grout color.

When combining tile textures, it is important to consider their size. To veneer the base, choose large elements. Smaller tiles are better for walls. Thus, the house will look more stable. The top edge of the finish must be protected from moisture penetration. For this purpose, use protective cornices or visors.

As for the facade cladding with natural stone, the technology is as follows:

Facing the exterior walls of the house with brickwork

Brick is a symbol of the quality factor of the structure. To make the house more respectable, it is best to use clinker bricks. As a rule, wall cladding with bricks is already done at the stage of laying the walls. Such a move is usually calculated by architects in advance. What if the building has already been built? In this case, cladding the facade with clinker bricks is the ideal solution to improve the attractiveness of the house.

If you have a wooden house, then its brick finishing is only advisable if a ventilated facade is installed. Otherwise, condensation will form on the wooden wall, quickly destroying it.

Thickening the wall due to brickwork will not increase its thermal insulation properties. To make the house warmer, you need to make a ventilated facade with wall insulation with basalt slab or mineral wool. Brickwork cannot be started unless the foundation of the house is strengthened and expanded. This is due to the fact that the brick absorbs moisture. In addition, a waterproofing layer should be laid on the foundation.

Regardless of what material the walls are made of, they must be connected to the masonry with flexible ties. There are 7 flexible connections per 1 m2. The height of the masonry together with the pediment cannot exceed 7 m. Otherwise, it will be fragile. To bring the texture of the wall to life, install decorative elements on it, such as cornices, fillets, and arched molding.

In addition, you can combine bricks of several colors. Such a facade will look very original and unusual. If you add the appropriate dye to the solution, the masonry will look even more elegant.

If you have already decided how to finish the facade of the house with your own hands, then purchase the material and start doing the work. If you have any questions on the topic, then write your comments on the article. The specialists working on the site will advise you, specifying all the details of the facade decoration or the choice of materials.

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The beauty of the house is evidenced not only by the decoration of its interior, but also by a carefully made and well-groomed facade. Facade cladding should be matched to the style of the house. The facade of a private house can be decorated in different ways. Finishing the facades of houses with modern materials.

Facade of the house: what and how to veneer it

  • Finishing facades with plaster photo
  • Finishing the facade with facing bricks
  • Finishing the facade under a stone photo
  • timber façade trim
  • Finishing the facade of a private house: wood imitation

In addition to plaster, you can choose brick, stone and wood. There are many facade finishing methods, so it is worth thinking carefully about how to actually decorate the walls of the house, remembering first of all that you will have to face it every day.

1. Finishing facades with plaster photo

Plaster is the cheapest material for facade cladding. Thin-layer plaster is mainly used as the top layer in seamless insulation systems (based on foamed polystyrene). In order for plaster to decorate a house for many long years, it must be carefully executed.

More and more colored plaster appears on the construction market. A wide range of colors allows you to make an original and unusual facade.

Several types of thin-layer plaster are carried out.

one). One of them is cement-lime plaster. It is very efficient and resistant to biological corrosion. Thin-walled plaster absorbs water quite well and is resistant to shrinkage, which can lead to plaster cracking during the bonding process. Its main advantage is high breathability and durability.

2). The second type is silicate plasters, they are resistant to rain and polluted air. As a disadvantage, they have low air permeability, unlike cement-lime plaster. They are less ductile, so they cover small shrinkage cracks that occur in traditional plaster.

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2. Finishing the facade with facing bricks

Brick facades are beautiful and always relevant. Brick, front and silicate are used for this. They can lay out the entire wall or only their fragments. Finishing facades with this type of material is best taken into account immediately when designing a house structure, because it is easiest to build such a facade when the walls of the house are three-layered, the outer layer is also a facade.

A brick facade is more durable than a plaster one. But several conditions must be met.

1) Bricks must withstand weathering and corrosion.

2) In addition, the façade must be carefully crafted - the joint must be complete and the brick must be impregnated (especially in places exposed to moisture).

3) Regular care and maintenance procedures are also required.

4) It is necessary to fill the damaged seams.

There are quite a lot of facing and clinker bricks on the construction market. They differ in size, color and different facial pattern. Due to the use of lime for their production, the bricks have an alkaline reaction, so they do not develop fungus and mold.

  1. Finishing the facade under a stone photo

Facades made of stone, which until recently were on public buildings, have been decorating residential buildings for some time. Such facades are very spectacular, durable, resistant to mechanical damage and weathering, but, unfortunately, heavy and expensive.

The stone is suitable for cladding wall elements that are particularly susceptible to decay, as well as window sills and corners of the house. It also looks beautiful on prominent elements of the house, such as on walls, around windows and doors.

  1. Finishing the facade with timber

The wood on the facade looks very impressive and noble, but requires care in laying and maintenance. Any type of wall can be lined with wood. Although this material is softer than stone or brick, it is durable.

The main condition for success is the correct choice of wood type, its proper protection from decay and pests, and careful installation. The most commonly used facade board of this breed:

  • spruce,
  • pine
  • larch.

Before laying, the wood must be impregnated with a special compound, preferably under pressure. Wooden cladding is attached to the grate and nailed with galvanized nails to avoid rust spots on the boards.

Facade wood is sold as finished profile elements or as a panel from which they will be cut. They can be used on their own or combined with stone or brick.

  1. Finishing the facade of a private house: wood imitation

Finishing the facades of houses with modern materials is always not only beautiful, but also healthy. The latest architectural trends look to nature for inspiration. Therefore, more and more often wood, stone or even metal are used on facades. Unfortunately, these materials are expensive. They also have other disadvantages. It is difficult to transport, and their processing and installation require professional knowledge. Some materials require appropriate maintenance.

If, despite this, the choice is made in favor of a wooden, stone or metal facade, then you can choose to imitate these materials. Finishing the facades of houses with modern materials. Thanks to which you can create an elegant facade of the house at an affordable price.

New technologies allow, through the use of mineral plaster, facade slabs that look like natural materials, for example:

  • granite,
  • pine wood,
  • oak wood and others.

As soon as we have a country house, we are looking for options for inexpensively decorating the facade of the house. There are a huge variety of materials on the modern market, so the owners of private buildings have the opportunity to choose what suits them best in terms of financial capabilities. It’s not worth choosing absolutely budget options, since after all, a residential facility must be reliably protected.

We choose wisely!

Finishing materials for the house are aimed at giving the exterior a special look and protecting it from various external influences. To make the facade presentable, you need to take into account a lot of little things:

Many are looking for solutions on how to finish the facade of a house cheaply. But it is worth remembering that the total cost of finishing consists of several components - the price of material, components, equipment and the price of direct installation.

We work with a wooden house

It is important to choose materials for finishing, taking into account the characteristics of the house and the material from which it is built. So, the owners of wooden houses strive to emphasize its naturalness, naturalness, therefore, most often they refuse to finish. But in some cases, you can’t do without it, since wood is a material that is not resistant to various atmospheric influences. How to decorate the facade of a wooden house to emphasize its natural beauty? Before answering this question, it should be noted that the cladding process is not an easy one, since a number of the following works are required:


Material for a wooden house: brick or plaster?

Experts say that any timber or log cottage looks very beautiful in itself. But if you still want to give it a completely different look, then we suggest evaluating a number of materials. Before finishing the facade of a wooden house, you need to competently approach the process itself, not forgetting such an important stage as insulation. Not the easiest way to finish a wooden structure is plaster, which is laid only on the crate. The use of plaster is good because you can give the facade a spectacular appearance. Experts say that this method is too laborious, and therefore rarely used. In addition, plaster cannot boast of a variety of colors.

Among the popular materials is brick: it allows you to significantly transform the appearance of the building, ensure its high fire hazard, and increase the resistance of walls to frost and moisture. But work is carried out only after the building has completely shrunk, the brick is fastened to special metal fixtures, and the load on the foundation with this choice will become much higher, so you need to think about strengthening it at the design stage. Since it is not an easy task to decorate the facade of a private house with bricks, it is worth entrusting all calculations to competent specialists.

Siding, PVC panels or tiles?

Very often, wooden houses get off with siding. The popularity of the material is due to its affordable cost and ease of installation. Experts say that such a finish will become a reliable and practical protection for the house. The advantage of choosing this solution is the variety of colors, that is, your wooden house may look different. So if you are looking for how to inexpensively decorate the facade of the house, choose siding: it is easy to care for it, it is durable and does not deteriorate under the influence of natural factors. In addition, the installation of siding is carried out on the frame, which means that it will be possible to insulate the building.

PVC panels are rarely used in decoration, but their advantage is in imitation of different surfaces. In addition, they are resistant to mechanical stress. It looks interesting on a wooden surface tile, which is attractive practicality. But, as experts say, working with this material is not so easy.

Foam block house

Many modern cottages are built on the basis of foam blocks and aerated concrete. The popularity of materials is explained by the simplicity of working with them, and durable operation. True, there are several nuances that should be taken into account before finishing the facade of the house from foam blocks:

To put the facade in order, experts advise using the following methods:

  • ventilated facade: it can be built using siding, lining, decorative panels;
  • facing brick: its use allows you to think through the ventilation holes, which will ensure natural air circulation between the wall and the finishing material;
  • plaster mixes;
  • simple staining using which have good vapor permeability.

These are the best solutions for those who are looking for an option than finishing the facade of a house from aerated concrete.

Frame house

Such buildings attract attention because they are economical in construction. But with the finish you need to be careful, as there are a number of nuances that must be taken into account:


What to do with the above? Many experts recommend mounting any hinged structures based on a vinyl block house, siding. Such a coating attracts with an affordable price, simple installation, reliability and durability, so this system is in high demand today.

The frame house looks beautiful when sheathed with clapboard, wooden siding, block house - in general, materials that emphasize the naturalness of wood. Such structures look solid, presentable and fit beautifully into the surrounding landscape. You can give some effect to the facade with the help of facade decorative plaster. And tiling, natural or artificial stone will help to express the individuality and solidity of the cottage.

Thus, we see that there are many options for how you can finish the facade of the house. But in order for your choice to be truly conscious, you should pay attention to the merits of each material and its approximate cost.

Siding

This material is liked by both buyers and experts for its safety, ease of installation, ease of maintenance and beautiful appearance. For example, in most European countries, this material is most often used to decorate houses. And given that manufacturers guarantee a service life of about 40 years, you can protect your home for many, many years. As for the price, the material on average costs about 200 rubles per 1 sq. m., if we talk about vinyl siding, the basement is more expensive - about 500 rubles per square meter. m. But still, for those who are looking for how to cheaply finish the facade of the house, this material is best suited.

Plaster

This coating can make the facade of any house beautiful and worthy of attention. In terms of structure, we have a moisture resistant and breathable material. There are many varieties of it - acrylic, mineral, silicate and silicone plaster. But in terms of texture and color scheme, the material is very limited, besides, before facing, it is required to additionally paint the facade. Experts note that this coating will last for 10 years, while it does not differ in resistance to mechanical stress.

The process itself is not the easiest - for finishing a house with an area of ​​\u200b\u200bup to 150-200 square meters. m will take at least 6-8 weeks. And in advance you will need a primer on the surface to protect it from atmospheric influences. The cost of a kilogram of plaster is from 40 rubles. for 1 kg - this is the simplest variety, silicate and silicone plasters are expensive - they cost from 100 rubles per kilogram. On average, about 3 kg of material is consumed per square meter.

Block house

What is the inexpensive way to decorate the facade of the house if it is made of wood and you want to emphasize its natural beauty? Experts suggest paying attention to a type of lining - a block house, the front surface of which imitates a rounded log. With environmental friendliness and naturalness, the material is not durable, and the appearance of the surface can be spoiled by cracks and other defects that are characteristic of wood. In addition, you will need to constantly update the surface of the block house with protective equipment. The cost of one square meter of material varies between 400-1000 rubles.

ceramic brick

If the appearance of your home is more important to you than the cost of finishing, choose facing ceramic bricks. It attracts attention with ecological cleanliness and natural composition, frost resistance and durability and good sound insulation. It is necessary to decide in advance on the color and texture solution before finishing the facade of the house. A photo of such houses shows that a more luxurious coverage cannot be imagined. Plus, it will last for decades. True, in terms of cost, this material cannot be attributed to the budget - after all, high quality and durability cannot be cheap. One square meter of cladding will cost from 1200 to 3000 rubles.

Facade tiles

A modern and reliable building material is facade tiles. It is durable, resistant to moisture, durable and is ideal if you are looking for a beautiful solution to the question of how to finish the facade of the house. A photo of the finished surface emphasizes all its beauty, however, the installation itself is not simple. In addition, careful preliminary preparation of the surface is required, as well as control over the straightness of the seam. In terms of quality and aesthetics, facade tiles are not inferior to bricks, and at a price they are much cheaper - 1000-1500 rubles per square meter.