Finishing the plinth under the stone

The basement is a ground part of the basement, it needs protection from frost and moisture, performs a decorative function. It is important when facing the house to give the foundation a beautiful appearance. Panels for the socle under the stone are not afraid of moisture, do not burn out, are durable and are much cheaper than natural stone. This method of finishing will be the fastest and inexpensive.

Features of the lining of the plinth panels under the stone

For the finishing of bases a special socle siding is used , it is thicker than the wall siding and less prone to deformation. Panels mimic natural stone, different types of masonry - torn stone, rubble stone, boulder and look quite realistic due to the quality of the paint. The color of the socle siding is selected for several tones darker than the walls. Such material is easy to assemble and very durable - it can last up to fifty years.

To reduce the heat loss of the building, it is possible to use insulated panels for the stone cap, in which the outer layer is made of plastic, and the inner layer is made of expanded polystyrene or foam. When mounting for thick boards, more mounting fasteners per square meter of coverage are used. Warmed panels are most preferable in conditions of negative air temperatures.

Facing the base of the panels under the stone is a simple process, it can be handled without assistance. For installation, use angular profiles, starting rails, mounting brackets. The panels use a special locking system, which ensures the reliability of their fastening between them. When facing, it is advisable to make a base, this method will make the base more resistant to damage. The use of decorative panels for decoration allows in a short time to put in order the appearance of the house.