Country houses and cottages, as a rule, are constructed of wood, concrete or brick, which have insufficient resistance to environmental influences. As a result, new homes very quickly become old and unattractive. Therefore, in order to protect the building from precipitation, wind and other weather conditions, the building is usually additionally finished with other building materials. And the first question that arises: is it cheaper to sheathe a house from the outside without saving on the quality of the finish?
Basic building materials for house cladding
Today, there is a wide variety of different building materials that are applicable for cladding buildings. And every year something new appears. Each of the building materials has its pros and cons, but mostly they are of good quality and durability. Therefore, one of the main consumer characteristics is the price of the product, and the question of whether it is cheaper to sheathe a house from the outside is of paramount importance when choosing a material.
For the maximum cost per square meter, we will conventionally accept 1,000 rubles, which is quite affordable for most of the inhabitants of our country. Of course, the definitions of “cheap-expensive” are different for everyone. But provided that the cost of facing the building with stone or brick costs at least 3000 rubles. for 1 square. m (cost of material plus labor costs), price 1000 rubles. seems reasonable enough.
Decorating a house with lining, block house and other wood materials
Due to the fashion for naturalness and naturalness, houses made of lumber have become especially popular today. The excellent characteristics of such a structure significantly spoil one serious drawback. Wood is subject to rapid destruction from environmental influences and requires mandatory protection. Therefore, it is not enough to build a wooden house, it must be additionally protected.
There is another side to the issue. Not every owner of a suburban area can afford to build a new house or cottage to replace the old building. Therefore, it is necessary to bring to a decent view the building that is already available. And immediately the question arises of how to sheathe an old wooden house from the outside cheaply and extend the life of the building.
Oddly enough it sounds, but it is better to protect a wooden house with lumber, that is, with the same wood. Therefore, such materials as block house (wooden siding under a log), lining and others are perfectly suitable as cladding for such buildings. These lumber is still in production processed by all necessary means to prevent rotting and destruction of wood.
At the same time, the cost of such materials is quite democratic, a block house of Ukrainian or Russian production can be purchased at a price of 350-700 rubles. per square meter, lining for outdoor work - 400-1000 rubles. The cost of imported building materials, of course, is slightly higher.
It is worth considering other options, the cheaper it is to sheathe a wooden house outside. As well as other buildings made of bricks, concrete blocks and other building materials.
Facade thermal panels
Depending on the material from which the building is built, as well as the requirements for heat and sound insulation, as a rule, they choose how to sheathe the house from the outside cheaply (the photo below demonstrates this option).
If a wooden structure holds heat well, then a brick or concrete house has very cold walls. Therefore, for its sheathing, it is preferable to choose materials with good thermal insulation. The best option in this case are thermal panels consisting of polyurethane and ceramics. To date, Russian manufacturers have fairly well established the production of thermal panels, so the cost of this material is quite reasonable. If the cost of lining from foreign companies varies in the range of 1600-2500 rubles. for 1 square. m, then the panels of domestic production can be purchased for 900-1300 rubles per square.
Fiber cement panels
For stone buildings, another good option than to sheathe a brick house cheap outside is fiber cement panels. This is a relatively new material, the production of which has already been established by Russian manufacturers, and he is predicting a great future. Excellent strength characteristics and ease of installation make this material particularly attractive. The cost of imported material is 1600-2000 rubles. for 1 square. m, while the domestic counterpart can be purchased for 700-900 rubles., without losing quality.
Fiber cement panels have high strength, reliability and resistance to changeable weather conditions. The only drawback is their rather significant weight, so they are practically not used for finishing wooden or panel houses.
Vinyl or metal siding
We choose further than the cheaper to sheathe the house outside. Also, a brick or concrete building is conveniently and profitably finished with siding. In addition, due to its light weight, this building material can also be used for cladding a wooden structure.
Both types of siding have their own advantages and disadvantages. Metal siding withstands greater temperature differences, is more durable and reliable, but strongly removes heat from the walls of the building. Vinyl material, although it does not warm, does not cool.
At the same time, the cost of different types does not differ much: the price of metal siding is about 100-195 rubles., Vinyl type - 190-200 rubles. per linear meter. However, with the sheathing of a large-sized building, this relatively insignificant difference can result in a tangible amount.
Profiled sheathing
Another option, the cheaper it is to sheathe a house outside, is a corrugated board. You can’t imagine a cheaper material. The price of this building material varies from 160 rubles. up to 350 rub. per linear meter, depending on the region and brand of the sheet. It should be borne in mind that, as a rule, a professional sheet with small stiffeners is selected. Among the disadvantages of this material is its poor thermal conductivity, which can be compensated by additional thermal insulation. Like siding, corrugated board is attached to the frame, and the sheathing process is much faster due to the larger area of the attached canvas. Installation of corrugated board does not require special knowledge and skills, therefore, it is possible to sheathe a house with this material yourself, even alone, saving on the involvement of professional builders.
Both siding and decking can be used to decorate houses made of timber or logs, as well as panel houses.
Today, these are probably the most common materials that can be purchased at a reasonable price. But thanks to the rapid development of industry, who knows what the construction materials market will offer us tomorrow?