Modern siding for the facade is a popular material for the exterior covering of the walls of the house. It not only protects the structure from the influence of adverse factors - wind and precipitation, but also gives it an aesthetically finished appearance. The material attracts with its durability, practicality, it is easy to clean, does not require annual painting.
Types of siding for the facade
The material is a dial-board, before it was made of wood in the form of lining. Now the progress has gone further, and the facade is finished with siding using metal, vinyl, PVC, the planks can imitate many textures. When choosing a cladding, you can find various color and relief solutions. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, which must be taken into account when buying.
Plastic siding on the facade
PVC siding for the facade is made of polyvinyl chloride or acrylic, it accounts for about half of all sales. The main advantage of this finish is its affordable cost. In addition, PVC siding for the façade is durable, resistant to temperature changes, has corrosion resistance and low weight. It is easy to care for - there are enough sinks from the garden hose. The polymer surface does not rot, does not separate and does not burn out.
This material has its drawbacks - it is not very strong and with a strong impact it is possible to break the integrity of the cladding, then for repair it will be necessary to change some part of the wall covering. In addition, the material does not hold heat well, but it is advisable to use a heat-insulating layer in the form of a mineral wool or a foam plastic. Mounting is performed in a vertical or horizontal way.
Aluminum siding for facade
Metal siding for the facade of aluminum does not burn, does not rust, does not mold, is light in weight. In the production process, it is covered with primer and painted with powder paints. Sheets can have a one-tone hue, the color range is unlimited. Also, manufacturers have mastered the technology of aluminum siding for the facade with embossed wood texture, it is more expensive than usual, but it looks richer.
The material has hidden fastening systems, is made in different shapes: traditional "Christmas tree", double or single block house under the log, vertical corrugated board, lining, shipboard. The disadvantage of aluminum is that it easily bends - when forming dents, the bar is no longer aligned. Another minus of metal is low soundproofing during the rain.
Vinyl siding on the facade
Popular vinyl siding for the facade is a kind of PVC material. Panels do not dry out, are not afraid of insects, do not burn (but can melt), are exploited at temperatures from -50 ° С to + 50 ° С. They are produced without the involvement of harmful components, therefore environmentally safe. The facade decoration of the house with vinyl siding can be made in any shade - its color range is unlimited. In addition to the single-tone versions, the material successfully imitates wood, stone, and brick.
The panels are produced in the form of single, double, triple herringbone, block house, shipboard. It is important that the straps and accessories from different manufacturers can differ in their size and do not dock with each other. Of the shortcomings of vinyl, experts note the absence of a heat-insulating layer, so it is desirable to lay a heater under the crate.
Fibreconcrete siding for facade
Modern fiber-reinforced concrete siding for the facade perfectly conveys the color and texture of natural materials - wood, stone, but is made of quality cement with the addition of cellulose. It has high strength, is resistant to cold and moisture, is not afraid of sunlight and does not fade from them. The material does not rot, does not burn, is not afraid of insects, it is easily restored.
Concrete admits moisture, so the facade siding must be made of fibre-cement panels with a moisture-proof film. The disadvantages of the material include its weight, installation should be done on a massive crate. The laths do not have any locking joints, they are lapped using self-tapping screws or metal plates.
Finishing of the facade with wooden siding
Attractive wooden siding for finishing the external facade of the house is made from wood-cellulose sawdust and polypropylene in the MDF type. It differs in moisture and frost resistance, strength. Such properties are provided by resin impregnation, externally it imitates the color and structure of the tree, has a wide palette of shades, does not burn out. Wooden trims play the role of an additional heat-insulating layer for walls.
The panels can be lapped, butt-end, using a groove-groove system. The shortcomings of the material include fire hazard, the need for constant care for it - impregnation, stains. But even with this treatment, the surfaces lose their beautiful appearance over time - fade, deform, they do not last long, about 15 years. Due to the attractive woody natural texture, this siding is still popular for finishing private houses.
Facade design from siding
Finishing the house starts with choosing the options for siding and its color. At purchase the design of a structure, material possibilities of owners are considered. Siding slabs for the facade have a low load on the walls and their use can be ignored when designing a house. On the market there is material of different colors and textures, it remains only to decide what kind of decoration should be reproduced on the walls of the house - similar to a smooth board, a wooden beam, block house, stone or brick.
Finishing of the facade with wood siding
Siding the facade with a siding under the tree allows the house to look natural, without increasing its fire hazard. The walls of the building can be faced with smooth material under the shipboard of any shade, this design looks effective and elegant. Cottage lined with siding for the facade under the rounded log (block house), looks like a fairy tale. Unlike real log cabins, the slats do not dry out and need no coloring.
Natural looks like a house, faced with panels under a wooden beam, imitating a real relief texture of wood. A copy is difficult to distinguish even from a short distance, such a cottage will organically fit into a landscape with lush vegetation. Preference in choosing a material should be given to natural shades. The outlines of light walls are best distinguished by the outlines of the roof, gutters, socle, made in equally dark tones.
Facades of houses siding under a stone
Finishing the facade with a siding under the stone will build solidity. You can choose a material stylized for slate, limestone, dolomite - the building will look like an ancient castle that belonged to several generations of the owners. Good looking facades in gray, sand, beige tones. The plinth is best lined with the same material, but dark in color - claret, brown, green, wet asphalt.
Facade of a siding under a stone
Finishing the facade with a siding under the brick will allow the house to look more expensive without a significant increase in its value. This mansion looks solid and reliable, no one will guess that its walls are lined with artificial panels. Acceptable options for decorating the walls - brown, red, sand, white brick. With this decoration often use contrasting colors - corners, window and door openings, roof overhangs can be highlighted with a lighter or darker tone, using imitation of artwork.
Combined siding on the facade
Often the facade is finished with siding in combination. The following ideas are used for design:
- Combination of horizontal and vertical stacking of panels. Often, the first option is used for facing the house, but the surface will be monotonous, especially if you use one color. Separate zones (corners, windows, doors) can be distinguished by combining vertical and horizontal masonry. Different shades of material will help to further emphasize the architecture of the building.
- Combination of colors is an effective trick. Often for the main background, choose pastel colors, with the help of different colors, allocate balconies, windows, corners, spread on the surface squares, rhombuses. Effectively it looks like a combination of contrasting colors. In this case, for a small structure it is better to wall the walls with a light foundation, and for an impressive building it is permissible to use a dark intensive general background.
How to sew the facade of a house with siding?
The big plus of siding is the ease of installation, its installation is so simple that it can be carried out independently. Facing does not require special skills and preliminary preparation of the wall. On the contrary, it helps to hide many of its defects and irregularities. For work you will need:
- screwdriver;
- Bulgarian;
- hacksaw;
- roulette;
- rope;
- level.
Facing the facade with siding in the following sequence:
- The panels are installed on the crate. It is mounted over the entire surface of the building, in the case of uneven walls, the frame is leveled using gaskets. The material for the crate can be dry wooden bars or metal profiles, attach them to special suspensions.
- If the house is insulated, the space between the slats is filled with mineral wool, foam.
- Installation of the siding begins with the installation of the start panel, it is leveled.
- Afterwards, the outer and inner corners are set.
- Window openings are made with a J-lath and external corners
- The panels are fastened to the crate with the help of screws. They are cut by a Bulgarian.
- Stitched with H-bars.
- After the installation of the drain pipes, the facade is finished.