For modern developers, the facade of the house is a kind of visiting card, indicating the level of well-being, taste and even position in life. A wide selection of finishing materials allows you not to limit your design ideas and makes it possible to implement solutions of any style and complexity. Finishing the facade of a private house is a process that has its own characteristics and nuances. With the right approach, you can do it yourself, at the proper level of quality and without involving highly paid professionals.
What is a house facade
The facade is understood as the front side of the house, where the main entrance, observation window, balcony and other architectural structures are located. The appearance of this part of the building is determined by the originality of the layout, as well as the color and texture. The walls may have address plates, inscriptions, panels and promotional items. Any real estate owner strives to ensure that the facade cladding of the house is distinguished by beauty and attractiveness, since the impression of the building extends to its owner.
Facade cladding serves not only for decoration and decoration of the building. The building is constantly exposed to environmental factors.
Facade materials for exterior decoration of the house must comply with the following parameters:
- correspondence of color and texture to the style and architecture of the building, the surrounding landscape design of the territory;
- long service life, no less than that of the house itself;
- good thermal insulation properties, protection of premises from heat and cold;
- frost resistance, preservation of operational characteristics after freezing and thawing;
- waterproof, mold and mildew resistance;
- immunity to intense ultraviolet radiation;
- the ability to withstand extreme wind loads;
- lack of flammability, the ability to create protection of the building from fire;
- environmental safety for people and the environment.
You can choose from a variety of modern and time-tested finishes that fully meet these requirements.
You should not save, it is better to purchase goods from trusted manufacturers after checking the quality certificate.
Features of the facade of the house
When choosing an outdoor covering for a private mansion, it is necessary to take into account a number of nuances that are inherent in this process.
The following aspects should be taken into account:
- The material from which the walls are made. Aerated concrete houses are very popular. The blocks are lightweight, have precise geometric shapes and low thermal conductivity. However, aerated concrete is characterized by high hygroscopicity and low strength. In all cases, it must be plastered immediately after the walls have been erected.
- Shrinkage of the building. Structures made of wood are most susceptible to this phenomenon; for bricks and gas blocks, the shrinkage coefficient is slightly less. For old houses, any option is suitable, new ones are better to be plastered with polymer material or revetted with panels on the outer frame.
The possibility of covering maintenance should be foreseen. Dust settles on it, dirt accumulates.The material must be resistant to detergents and chemical solvents.
Varieties of facades
Before deciding on the exterior decoration of a private house, it is recommended to evaluate a number of conditions and circumstances that are inherent in the property. This will eliminate unacceptable options and avoid mistakes that are fraught with undesirable consequences.
It is necessary to take into account the location of the building and the climatic features of the region. If there is a body of water nearby, wet and windy weather will prevail. The proximity of an industrial plant is accompanied by smoke, a high concentration of active reagents in the air and even acid rain. Nearby construction can be a source of vibration, which can lead to cracks in the plaster and peeling of tiles.
The features of the building should be objectively assessed in terms of its layout and height. With protruding and rounded elements, finishing options are reduced to a minimum, and sometimes there is only one way left - plastering. An alternative is laying out with small mosaic tiles.
Finishing materials
The modern market is saturated with finishing materials that differ in composition, appearance, price and application technology.
To make the best choice, you should briefly dwell on each type of product:
- Plaster. The coating makes it possible to create the desired colors, textures, patterns and patterns. The finish is distinguished by thermal insulation and sound-absorbing properties. Manufacturers produce mineral, silicate, acrylic and silicone mixtures. Another plus is that the solution can be applied on surfaces of any complexity and configuration. The texture can be smooth and textured, depending on the design of the facade.
- Siding. The facade made of profiled sheet or vinyl slats is inferior in presentability to surfaces made of natural materials, but it is an excellent solution for creating ventilated walls. Installation is carried out on a steel or timber frame and is ideal for façades that are weak and prone to shrinkage.
- A rock. The facing stone for the facade provides the structure with a presentable, luxurious and even majestic look. The material is of great strength, wear resistance and durability. It practically does not react to external weather influences. The work uses natural (granite, marble, dolomite) or artificial stone based on acrylic or polyester. The only downside is the complexity of the installation.
Facade cassettes Facade cassettes. They are lightweight products consisting of sheet metal and a layer of heat-insulating material. Styled to look like wood, stone or any decorative surface. Installed in locks on a steel frame. If necessary, cassettes are replaced for repairs, wall maintenance or interior changes.
- Porcelain stoneware. It is used for finishing smooth and even surfaces of concrete, brick and foam blocks. Porcelain stoneware consists of stone chips and polymer resin. Such a composition is distinguished by its high strength and spectacular appearance. The tile imitates natural stone so reliably that only specialists can find the differences. Installation is carried out in the same way as facing the inner walls with tiles, only for gluing the tiles, a special solution for outdoor work is used.
- Sandwich panels. They are plates with polyurethane foam inside the plastic plates. The products are easy to install and have low thermal conductivity. Insufficient surface strength is compensated by the affordable cost of the panels and the ease with which they can be replaced. Sheathing of a one-story house can be carried out within two to three days.
When decorating a house, it is not necessary to be limited to one type of cladding.With the right choice of finishes, you can create an original and at the same time practical surface using several types of materials.
Self-finishing
If you have free time and basic building skills, you can do it yourself with your own hands.
You will need the following tools and materials:
- roulette;
- level;
- spatulas;
- hacksaw;
- screwdriver;
- puncher;
- Bulgarian;
- cement and sand;
- container for mixing the solution.
Work must begin with the preparation of project documentation and calculations. After that, you need to prepare everything you need, make the markup, check its correctness and perform the facing. In each case, you must act in accordance with the instructions for use of the material.
Useful Tips
Recommendations for combining practicality and decorativeness:
- choose the cladding in accordance with the conditions in which it will be used;
- prepare all used mixtures in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
- before installing the finish, reinforce, disinfect and waterproof the load-bearing walls;
- for the manufacture of the frame, use materials that do not change their configuration with changes in humidity and temperature;
- calculate the bearing capacity of the walls when using heavy cladding;
- when choosing products, give preference to trusted manufacturers.
At all stages of construction, you need to follow safety precautions so as not to jeopardize your health and those of others.
