The modern construction market offers a variety of decorative materials designed to decorate building facades. When choosing one of them, it is necessary to consider not only their cost, but also weight. Otherwise, there is a high risk of excessive load on the foundation, which will negatively affect the operation of the house. In addition to the aesthetic function, facade materials protect the foundation and walls from atmospheric precipitation.
What can be faced with walls in the house? Currently, builders use a variety of materials, the cost of which varies significantly. Among the materials demanded for decorating walls, there are: stone, clinker brick, glass, artificial stone.
The choice of material depends on the material capabilities of the owner of the house, as well as on his personal preferences.
Cement and mineral slabs
Among the various building materials that are used in modern finishes, cement-mineral slabs stand out. This version of the finishing building material was created thanks to modern technology. Using these plates, you can significantly transform the facade of a country house.
Cement and mineral slabs can be used for various purposes. They are facing facades of country houses, as well as interior decoration.
In the Russian Federation, this decorative material appeared in 2007. For ten years, cement-mineral slabs have been able to gain a lot of fans, they have become popular among domestic homebuilders.
Materials are resistant to temperature changes, have a high environmental friendliness. They are easy to install, resistant to the negative effects of precipitation. Such products are available in two versions: for interior and exterior decoration.
Water panels
The composition includes a core made on the basis of cement. It has a mineral filler, a reinforced mesh reinforced with fiberglass. In the manufacture of such plates use special antiseptic agents that are completely safe for human health. They do not cause allergies, but decompose over time. Therefore, from these plates, an excellent finish of the facade of a country house is obtained. The thickness of the water panel can reach 12.5 mm. The technology of their installation is similar to the fastening of drywall.
What are the main operational characteristics of this decorative material? Products are resistant to high humidity, do not swell, do not crumble, and do not lose their operational properties throughout the entire service life. The panels are not exposed to fungus and mold, therefore, they can be used even at high humidity, which is especially true in difficult climatic conditions. They are lightweight, so they are used for the reconstruction of old buildings.
Plaster
The budget option for decorating the walls is plaster.
It was she who became the most common material that allows you to level brickwork, hide vertical and horizontal seams. Plaster makes it possible to insulate walls from moisture and freezing.
Covering the walls with a layer of such decorative material significantly increases the building's resistance to fires, increases the thermal insulation characteristics of the entire structure.
Piece cladding
There are many options for decorating surfaces. One of the most popular materials for facing facades of country houses is piece lining. This option is suitable for decorating frame houses, since the products are lightweight.
Finishing tiles, decorative panels, bricks - all of these options for the modern design of the facade of the building are designed to protect the foundation of the house from moisture.
Of course, the assortment of such products is important for the consumer, so that you can choose a particular option for the cladding in color, shape, cost.
Decorative bricks
The facade of a country house is often lined with brick. It is a strong and durable material, therefore, it makes it possible for a long time to protect the bearing walls from precipitation. The building after finishing work acquires an aesthetic appearance.
The facing brick is light, and for the most part it is hollow. Thanks to this structure, it has excellent soundproofing and thermal insulation characteristics. Speaking of aesthetic characteristics, we can compare these decorative materials with tiles. In the first case, the dimensions of the product are clearly smaller, that is, you can decorate with such elements even a small facade of a country house. There are no special differences in color. Facing brick has a relief or textured surface. As a result, the facade of a country house acquires individuality and originality. The dimensions of the facing brick can vary significantly. On sale there are European and ordinary bricks. In shape, manufacturers offer shaped and rectangular options.
Facade tile
If there is no desire and time to tinker with a facing brick, then you can choose a faster method of finishing. For example, in the design of the facade of a country house, decorative tiles are often used. These materials are able to simulate almost all types of natural decorative coatings. They are lightweight, durable, do not require special care. Facade tiles protect the walls and foundation from mold, fungus, the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. Among the advantages of such a material, it is necessary to note a long service life. This makes facade tiles even more attractive material for modern homeowners.
Stone cladding
Among the finishing materials currently used, natural stone is of interest. It fits perfectly for the facade of a country house, as it has a lot of positive qualities:
- has an impeccable appearance;
- helps to translate into reality any design ideas and ideas;
- practical and easy to care for;
- suitable for combination with other finishing materials.
But this material has certain disadvantages. It is difficult to use natural stone for cladding the facade of a country house: it has considerable weight, and therefore has a significant additional load on the foundation of the building. Any deviation from the technology can lead to the loss of individual fragments, peeling of the stone, which negatively affects the appearance of the structure. To beautifully revetment the facade of a country house, the photo of which is presented above, with natural stone, not only material resources will be required, but also serious labor costs. Work can only be taken if there is at least some construction experience.
Facing stone options
If plastering the facade of a country house is a familiar option for decorating, then the use of natural material is not common. The reason is the high cost of the material itself, as well as the complexity of the finishing work.
Among natural finishes, granite is distinguished. This stone is characterized by high frost resistance, as well as a wide color range. Stops homeowners from using granite the price of this material.
Marble has excellent aesthetic and operational qualities, it transforms the building, giving it status and style. Natural veins on the stone make the facade truly unique, therefore in our time more and more often you can see marble trim on elite suburban mansions.
An alternative to granite is basalt. Having high quality indicators, the stone has a very reasonable price. The most common facade option is limestone. The builders are attracted by its reasonable cost and good thermal insulation properties.
Dagestan stone
This amazing decorative material, mined in the rocks, has a beautiful brown hue. Among the positive qualities of the stone are:
- the possibility of styling, regardless of weather conditions;
- installation on standard adhesive composition;
- lack of need to carry out additional preparation for laying.
In order to completely dry the wall decorated with Dagestan stone, 3-4 days in dry weather are enough.
Mounting Features
When carrying out cladding of the facade of the house, separate fragments are used, between which it is important to leave small gaps. To obtain the desired result after finishing work, you must follow certain rules:
- Facing with natural stone is performed on cement mortar.
- Joints are treated with sealant.
- Before starting the facing, it is necessary to level the surfaces, remove dirt and dust from them.
To summarize
When choosing a material for decoration, it is necessary to take into account its moisture resistance, fire resistance, weather resistance, as well as the ability to withstand ultraviolet rays.
For the northern regions, the selection of facade materials that can withstand low temperatures and strong winds is relevant. An important factor in the selection of decorative material for the facade of the building is the ease of care for it. An excellent option for the facade and walls is artificial stone, which is not inferior to the natural counterpart in aesthetic characteristics, but much cheaper and lighter.
In addition to natural and artificial stone, the use of metal panels has recently become fashionable. Such products are made of stainless steel, so they are resistant to atmospheric and chemical corrosion. This option is suitable for those who prefer modern solutions for decorating their home.