Facing the facade of the house which material is best suited for these purposes

When facing the facade of the house what material is better to solve is quite problematic. The choice of material will dictate the design of the building and the affordability of materials for facades. The modern market of finishing materials offers a wide range. You can preview the photo, get a consultation, the better these or those options.

The facade of the house is his calling card, as other people see it. It is important that the preferences of the owner fit into the general picture of the street, because often the unsightly appearance of the house can seriously ruin the relationship with neighbors.

Why facade cladding is necessary

In addition to the decorative function and creating an aesthetically attractive appearance, facade claddings perform protective role for walls, preventing the negative impact of natural and other factors on the load-bearing designs:

• precipitation;
• the effects of temperature changes;
• condensation formation;
• spores, the development of fungi and mold on the surface and in the thickness of the walls;
• exposure to UV rays.

A competently tiled house will not be subject to destructive factors and the owner will save himself from additional expenses for repair and restoration work. We can say that investing in a good facade of the house, it is very profitable to invest in your comfortable stay.

Types of cladding facades of houses

All types of cladding facades of houses used in the decoration of external walls are divided into 4 types of decorative and protective materials:

• plaster (finishing and decorative);
• stone (natural and artificial);
• siding (wood, plastic, metal, metal plastic);
• polystyrene based materials.

In order to determine what facade material is facing the house, it is necessary to analyze the positive and negative qualities of each individual.

Decorative plaster

Plaster is a very popular facing material. In addition to aesthetically pleasing appearance, the walls are protected against moisture and at the same time they remain breathable. Silicone, silicate, mineral, acrylic substances can act as binding components.

Plaster itself is limited in the range of color schemes and textures, but this is fully offset by the ability to paint for the facade. This technique is often used when deciding on an original design. There are also 2 types of textures: rustic or rough. Plaster as a finishing material will last about 7-10 years. However, even though manufacturers improve the material, plastered walls are subject to mechanical damage.

To finish the walls of the house will have to spend not only strength, but also time. For clarity: 200m² walls require 8 weeks to finish. In addition, this material implies a wet application method, before which it is necessary to primer the surface. Facing the facade in this way will depend on the weather, temperature conditions on the street.

Plaster imposes restrictions on some heat insulators. Acrylic plaster denies the use of mineral wool, as it has low vapor permeability. Mineral plaster is compatible exclusively with aerated concrete.

Brick

There are ceramic and clinker facing bricks. Clay is based on natural natural raw materials, which are processed as part of repeatedly tested technological processes.

The ceramic look has long established itself as a high-quality, durable and externally attractive material for the facade of buildings. Bricking external walls is advantageous because the material is characterized by a low degree of absorption. moisture, excellent sound insulation, withstands low temperatures, which is important in Russian climate. The brick is compatible with all types of heat-insulating materials that can be laid in the space between the walls formed during cladding.

Clinker bricks are also suitable for cladding the exterior walls of a house. They have excellent physical characteristics, in addition, the features of production technology make it possible to obtain material without characteristic voids.

So that a design based on the appearance of the masonry does not lose its aesthetic qualities, care must be taken that no efflorescences appear. The cause of this defect can serve as a poorly prepared solution. The facade, decorated with bricks, is guaranteed to survive 150 cycles of freezing and thawing. Such finishing is planned at the construction stage, since the brick implies laying on the main foundation. If the cladding is done later, additional reinforcement of the base is necessary.

Tile

Exterior walls can also be clad with facade tiles. This option is not afraid of moisture. The material is strong, durable and reliable in its performance characteristics. Laying tiles requires skill and good ground preparation. It is necessary to maintain a straight seam, which is practically impossible to achieve without experience. In addition, as long as the material is not laid, it is quite fragile and, if handled carelessly, can lead to the formation of chips and scratches. Tiles are cheaper than bricks and this is its undeniable advantage.

When choosing a tile, careful selection is required. Good appearance and quality must be combined with high performance. This is the case when expensive does not mean quality. Tiles can subsequently require extremely difficult maintenance. There are options involved in the insulation of the facade. The walls so clad in this way do not need additional insulation, which will really save money.

Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain tiles reliably established themselves as a material that can participate in the most stylish and daring design decisions and at the same time not require significant labor costs. The aesthetic appearance of the facade is combined with the excellent protective properties of the facing material against adverse environmental influences.

This facing material can seriously save time and money. Initially, the high cost of porcelain in the future will avoid additional costs for repairs and maintenance on the facade of the building. It turns out a profitable investment.

This is a reliable and long-term protection of the walls from destruction. Porcelain in its characteristics is one of the most durable types of material for facade cladding. In addition, the technology of mounting plates is quite simple and does not require special skills. The material is resistant to temperature extremes, high humidity and aggressive chemicals. Such a facade will last for many years without the need for repair and maintenance.

Porcelain tile provides great opportunities for the implementation of design solutions. A wide range of colors and textures practically does not differ in price, which allows you to freely experiment.

This decorative and protective material helps to improve the indoor microclimate. The walls become thicker, thermal insulation improves, which means that heating costs become much less.

Porcelain stoneware has only two drawbacks:

• significant weight of the plates themselves;
• if the installation is carried out by the contractor, the cost of services will be quite high.

Siding

There are 2 types of siding - vinyl and socle. The positive aspects of this material include safety, ease of installation and easy maintenance. A certain disadvantage of this type of facade finish is called deliberately artificial look, which not everyone likes.

Despite the fact that manufacturers declare a service life of up to half a century, in practice this is far from the case. The materials from which siding is made are quite susceptible to environmental factors. Exposure to low temperatures provokes siding deformation, and hot sun rays cause burnout and the untidy appearance of the building. Nevertheless, siding remains a highly sought-after way of decorating facades in view of its relatively low cost.

The basement type of siding cladding has a more attractive appearance, but more expensive in price.

Front panels

A large number of builders and those who used this material to repair their house agree that facade panels are a simple and reliable option for covering the facade. He appeared relatively recently, replacing the lining. They use facade panels both as an independent material and as components of a system of ventilated facades.

Facade panels are based on both natural and synthetic materials. Glass, PVC, metal, aluminum, copper, wood and timber, even porcelain tiles. Parameters can vary greatly. There are large and small options. The range of panels includes narrow profiles, sandwich panels, polymer panels, profiled sheets.

Positive sides of front panels:

• resistant to temperature extremes, high humidity, any precipitation. The facade is reliably protected from any influences;
• high resistance to corrosion and UV rays. Contribute to maintaining a comfortable microclimate in the house at high temperatures on the street;
• installation is carried out regardless of the time of year, while alignment and other wall preparation are not required. Mounting is carried out mechanically, directly on the external wall, or on a previously installed supporting structure. It is possible to use building screws, staples or nails. Stacking takes place on the principle of a puzzle;
• both horizontal and vertical laying is possible. It can be used in the design of cornices and decorative elements of the building;
• convenient for reconstruction, renovation of old buildings;
• a wide range of imitations of natural materials;
• fireproof - do not burn, do not smoke.

With all the variety of advantages, facade panels have their drawbacks:

• some species are quite expensive;
• there are still restrictions for use in harsh climates;
• if necessary, installation by contractors, the work will cost a round sum.

A rock

Natural stone in strength is many times superior to most finishing materials. Such a facade will perfectly cope with climatic differences, practical, durable and beautiful.

The advantages of using stone are the following qualities of the material:

• natural color palette, unique texture;
• environmental friendliness due to natural origin;
• resistant to moisture, perfectly insulates heat and sound;
• the use of natural stone is a sign of the high status of homeowners;
• self-assembly possible.

Natural stone is divided into types of facing format:

• Euro-2 tile is the most popular for facing external walls. It has parameters of 600x300x20 mm;
• wild stone - presented in the form of so-called “plastukas”. It has an irregular shape, the corners are neatly crafted;
• slabs - in the manufacture of a solid block of stone is taken as a basis. The most expensive type;
• die - trimmings are being made. Aesthetically attractive, but more expensive than laying tiles. Parameters 300x30x20 mm;
• “Moscow fur coat” - the material, as well as the cost of its installation, is the most expensive at a price. A distinctive feature - the dimensions are respected while maintaining the torn effect of the base.

Cassette facade

This type of facing materials is valuable in that it allows you to quickly modify any facade or interior design. During reconstruction work, you can completely change the appearance of the building, while abandoning laborious, expensive methods. In addition, cassette facades are used in the installation of ventilated facades.

Ventilated facade cassettes of metal and composite types are complete structures. They have curved edges, through which the modules are connected into a single coating. Such a facade is resistant to changes in weather conditions and mechanical damage, durable, tough.

Release form may vary. Most often these are long strips or rectangular parts. Operational parameters are modified taking into account the technological need and design solutions.

The first to conquer the construction market were galvanized steel facade cassettes. Often they were supplemented with a polymer coating. Aesthetically attractive models, durable, resistant to corrosion processes. This type of finishing materials gives a wide range of colors. However, there was a significant drawback: a small thickness with a large surface area led to the formation of a deflection, the so-called "lens effect". Therefore, in steel products small sizes prevail. They are widely distributed in the decoration of small architectural forms.

Aluminum front cassettes later version. Their service life exceeds the option of steel, they are much lighter. This allows you to seriously reduce the load on both the structure and the fastening system in the case of a ventilated facade. This quality allows their use in dilapidated buildings. The lining material is durable, resistant to climatic conditions, completely fireproof. The most versatile facade cassettes using a composite are produced with 2 layers of aluminum, between which a filler is placed - mineral or polymer. The increase in thickness contributes to the fact that deflections are no longer formed even if the size of the plate is quite significant. The protective polymer-decorative layer makes the products aesthetically attractive. They are used in all categories of facilities.

Block house

Block house is considered a kind of already known lining. Externally, this finish resembles a log. It is a natural, environmentally friendly material. Its disadvantages include high cost, fire hazard and a relatively short service life. In addition, the surface of the material may have processing defects - knots, cracks, even wormholes.

When purchasing a block house for decoration, you need to make sure that it was kept in dry conditions. Otherwise, decay processes may begin. In addition, the facade of the tree must be additionally treated with special compounds to protect it from adverse climatic influences. The cost of a block house varies depending on the type of wood used.

Tree

In this segment, the choice is very wide. First you need to understand exactly what kind of cladding is required: a facade board, block house, wooden siding or lining. All of these materials are freely sold in construction markets.

Palm tree at the lining. The panels from the processed board have a spike-groove system, which makes installation simple, requiring no special skills. In addition, the lining has a very affordable price compared to other types of material. This material is quite light, it does not overload the building structure. Lining has long been well established in the decoration of external walls, does not lose relevance.

Imitation of a bar - one of the modern materials used for a covering. At the end of installation, the wall looks as if from a wooden beam. The material is similar to lining, but also has distinctive characteristics:

• installation is made horizontally;
• It is mainly used for decoration of buildings made of brick, requires additional insulation of the structure. Laying the insulating layer requires the installation of a crate;
• connection of panels according to the principle of a thorn groove.

Which material is better

Everyone chooses the materials for the facing, based on the needs, design project and capabilities of the wallet. For convenience, the positive and negative characteristics can be represented in the form of a table.

Name of finishing material	pros	Minuses
Decorative plaster	attractive appearance; moisture resistance; breathing; long service life	susceptibility to mechanical damage; limited variety of textures; few color schemes
Brick	environmental friendliness; frost resistance; low water absorption; soundproofing; the possibility of using insulation; great quality; attractive appearance; long service life	the possibility of efflorescence; the need for planning during the construction phase; the need to strengthen the facade
Tile	moisture resistance; high strength; long term of operation; cheaper than brick; there are species involved in the insulation of the facade	styling requires skill; need a quality foundation; fragility before laying; may require complicated maintenance
Porcelain Tiles	saving money and time; there is no need for preventive maintenance and repair; the material is durable, easy to install; resistant to sudden changes in temperature, high humidity, exposure to chemicals; does not require special care; contributes to a favorable microclimate inside the house, reduces the cost of heating the building	high weight of plates; high cost of installation services when attracting contractors
Siding	security; ease of installation; ease of care; low cost	artificial appearance; short service life; fragility; exposure to frost and ultraviolet
Front panels	resistance to temperature changes, high humidity, any precipitation. The facade is reliably protected from any influences; high resistance to corrosion and UV rays; contribute to maintaining a comfortable microclimate in the house at high temperatures on the street; installation regardless of the time of the year; alignment and preparation of walls are not required; mechanical fastening. styling is on the principle of a puzzle; horizontal and vertical laying is possible; convenient for reconstruction work; a wide range of imitations of natural materials; fire safety	some species are quite expensive; there are restrictions for severe climate conditions; during installation by contractors, expensive work
A rock	natural color palette, texture; environmental friendliness; moisture resistance, heat and sound insulation; prestigious; self-assembly possible	expensive material; requires certain skills
Cassette facade	allows you to carry out work in a short time; are applied at installation of the ventilated facades; resistant to changes in weather conditions and mechanical damage, durable, tough; aesthetically attractive, durable and resistant to corrosion processes; wide range of color schemes; fireproof; apply in all categories of structures and buildings	operational parameters are modified taking into account technological need and design solutions - you need to select; in steel products small sizes prevail due to the possibility of deflections
Block house	naturalness; environmental friendliness; attractiveness	high price; short term of operation; fire hazard; the possibility of defects; susceptibility to decay; the need for protection
Tree	wide selection in the segment; materials are freely sold in construction markets; have a tongue-and-groove system, installation is simple; lightweight material, does not overload the building structure	you need to understand what kind of cladding is required; the need for additional insulation of the structure; laying of a heat-insulating layer needs a lathing; additional surface treatment is needed to protect against moisture, mold, fungi; mechanical damage is possible; some types are fire hazard

The key to a good result is a competent, meaningful choice and approach to work. In this case, regardless of the material, the facade of the house will become the pride of the owners, the envy of the neighbors.

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