The main reason for the external finishing of the foundation is to give the aesthetic appeal of its basement. Decorative surface treatment in accordance with the general style of the building significantly improves the impression of the object. To translate into reality the most creative ideas allows foundation siding.
Benefits
Sheathing of the basement part of the foundation with decorative material is possible for any craftsman who more than once had to perform simple repair and construction works using a traditional set of tools.
Base siding is an excellent option for performing facing works, since it is absolutely not inferior to the same decorative brick and natural stone according to appearance, resistance to external influences, and service life.
Decorative surfaces are extremely diverse. Today, the consumer has access to foundation siding, which imitates ceramics, stone, brick, natural wood, and other common bases for surface finishing. Therefore, when developing projects using material, the craftsmen do not lack suitable solutions.
Installation of foundation siding
Facing work using this decorative base does not require a special approach, complex measurements and great accuracy. Therefore, even the most unprepared masters are able to cope with their implementation.
Installation of decorative cladding is carried out in stages:
- The surfaces are cleaned and prepared.
- Using the building level and the rope, the position of the initial bar is marked, which determines the symmetry of the casing.
- A wooden or metal crate is mounted (the distance between the frame elements should be 44 cm, which corresponds to the standard width of the decorative panels).
- Foundation siding is laid in the direction from left to right. The first panel joins in a groove of a starting lath, etc.
- The facing material is additionally fixed with self-tapping screws.
What does a properly laid foundation siding look like? Photos presented in the material will help answer this question. The use of such a cladding eliminates rigid fastening. Therefore, the installed panels should be slightly shifted left and right, however, do not fall out of the connections.
Eventually
Making the basement part of the foundation with decorative siding panels allows you to give the object a truly finished attractive look, keeping the surfaces in excellent condition for an impressive period. If the decorative material is damaged, it is sufficient to replace one or more strips.
The cost of siding is noticeably lower compared to most common outdoor finishes. An exception can be considered only extremely unreliable plaster, which quickly crumbles under the influence of aggressive environmental factors.