Restoration of facades of private houses

The facade of the house is not just an outer shell, it is its “ceremonial-exit suit” and the first impression that will be formed about the structure at the first glance at it will depend on how well the attire “sits down”. Exterior wall cladding is a way to change the look of your home according to your desires without going into costly remodels. The action is akin to applying makeup. There are no small things in it either. Each stroke matters, and not only aesthetic, because the decoration of the facade of a private house also carries a functional load. It must protect the building from moisture, freezing, overheating, and be resistant to corrosion processes. It is not enough to cope well with the tasks assigned. The most difficult thing for external decor is to courageously endure weather disasters from year to year, not to lose your attractiveness.

In the design of the facade are important:

• The correct selection of color, which is a psychological aspect that forms the assessment of perception. He sets the mood for the house.
• Competent texture solution that gives structure to wall surfaces. It will save the facade from smooth monotony.
• A well-thought-out combination of both parameters will create the overall style of the building, endowing it with individuality.

Before starting to dive into the design subtleties of the facing process, you should deal with the practical side of the issue, having decided what exactly specialists are working in this area today. Let's start with this.

Finishing the facade of a private house: leading materials

For facing the house facade most often use:

1. Facade plasters.
2. Siding.
3. Tile.
4. A rock.
5. Brick

Any of the presented materials will be good as a finish, but it has excellent characteristics and requires a variety of preparation of the object for interaction. We will not delve into the technical subtleties. Let us dwell on the main qualitative characteristics of consumables, after which we will return to the methods of their use in facade decoration.

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Facade plaster

The facade decorated with the help of such a mixture is often called “wet”. For the decoration of the outer wall, different plaster compositions can be used, on the characteristics and distinctive features of which, it is worth dwelling in more detail.

Mineral plaster

The cheapest and most popular option, however, it cannot be called the best and most versatile. Mineral plaster has poor plasticity and short life. If we take into account the price aspect, then these indicators cannot be attributed to special shortcomings. The environmental performance of the material is excellent.The ability of the walls to “breathe” will not be impaired even under a thick layer of such a mixture, so that normal ventilation will be sufficient to maintain a normal microclimate in the interior of the house.

A mixture with a mineralized composition can be used to decorate walls with a layer of mineral wool insulation or basalt slabs.

You should not opt ​​for this type of decoration for owners of houses located in the area of ​​busy highways and railways. The buildings here are subjected to strong vibrational effects, which will provoke the rapid formation of cracks in the low-plastic decor. For the same reason, mineral plaster is not used to decorate new buildings. In this case, you need to wait until the building shrinks.

The service life of the finish is 10 years.

Acrylic plaster

A material with excellent plasticity and high moisture resistance, however, has the ability to form a strong, air-resistant film. This quality of the composition is indispensable in cases where the facade of a private house, insulated with foam glass or polystyrene foam, is to be finished, as well as for decorating houses located in the aforementioned problem areas..

Acrylic plaster cannot be used to decorate the walls of those buildings along which busy highways pass, because, like the mineral counterpart, it perfectly absorbs dust and, as a result, loses its attractiveness.

The strength of the acrylic coating and its airtightness must be compensated by the organization of forced ventilation in the living space.

Operational period - up to 20 years.

silicate plaster

This is perhaps the best representative of the family of plasters. The coating is plastic, ventilated, and even has an antistatic effect, and, therefore, is not afraid of dust.

Among the shortcomings of such a finish on the facade of a private house is only a high price, both for the material itself and for installation work.

Operating period - up to 25 years.

silicone plaster

This type is universal and suitable for use in any conditions. With the elasticity of antistatic and the ability to "breathe", silicone coatings also do not absorb chemical compounds.

A correctly applied decorative layer is guaranteed to provide the facade with strength and aesthetics for at least a quarter of a century.

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planken

The facade board is often confused with the lining, although these are fundamentally different materials. Experience has shown that the latter is not very good for outdoor decors. The problem is that the lining board, having fallen under heavy rainfall, can expand, which leads to a noticeable deformation of the facade cladding. Since the lining elements are specifically interconnected, it is not possible to replace the damaged parts. Planken does not have such cataclysms. The timber going to finish the facade of a private house is planed from all sides. It is being beveled off. The raw material for planken is larch. The high resin content in the composition of such wood allows the finish to perfectly withstand natural and weather influences, but this does not mean that it does not need to be additionally treated with protective compounds or varnished.

The planken design and the method of its installation are attractive, in which the boards are not connected to each other, but leave a gap between them.Thus, the walls of the house can be freely ventilated, and if any unit of the board fails, it will be easy to replace it.

The material is from a series of environmentally friendly, therefore, does not pose a health hazard.

With the use of planken, the house acquires not only a stylish look, but also excellent sound insulation.

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Siding

The ability to decorate houses, hiding their facades behind a wooden board, has appeared in people for a long time, but a similar decor made of polyvinyl chloride has been used in design for only half a century. The term by the standards of testing building technologies is short, but, as it turned out, it was quite enough for the new material to prove its expediency in the exterior decoration of the facade of a private house. Consider it and other options more carefully.

Vinyl siding

“It is not necessary to talk about the low price of finishing the facade of a PVC private house, since, in addition to the inexpensive basic material, frame components, specific fasteners, the cost of which cannot be called low, are used in its installation”

Sometimes you can hear critical statements about the environmental properties of the material, but are such statements grounded? Let's reason.

• PVC siding forms a kind of protective ventilated screen, which indicates that the walls of the house continue to "breathe" and are not covered with condensate, which stimulates mold growth.
• This decor also protects the building from direct exposure to precipitation.
• It is easy to remove dirt and dust from the coating.
• Polyvinyl chloride does not burn, it melts. True, toxic compounds are released at the same time, but since this happens on the street, the internal atmosphere in the house will not suffer from this.
• Vinyl siding is decorative and can modernize even an older building.

There is no need to talk about the low price of finishing the facade of a PVC private house, since, in addition to the inexpensive basic material, frame components, specific fasteners, the cost of which cannot be called low, are used in its installation. Add to this the rates of specialists, and you get a true financial picture.

And one moment. Do not save on installation and do not take on it yourself if you do not have skills in such work. Amateurs make irreparable mistakes, leading to inevitable alterations. They are unable to calculate allowances for the expansion / contraction of elements and perform the correct assembly, without a fixed fixation. As a result, with the advent of heat or vice versa, cold weather, the finish simply warps.

wood siding

A house with such decor commands respect. Its appearance is solid and elegant, however, this splendor will not last long, despite the high cost of the material. However, it is possible to try to extend the life of such a facade, and existing technologies cope with this task. The best option for finishing the facade of a private house is siding panels that have undergone impregnation (high pressure treatment). The density of such wood is quite high, which makes it as resistant to destructive factors as possible.

metal siding

It also cannot be ignored, because this type is the most resistant to mechanical stress, very durable, completely unpretentious and, moreover, fireproof. The panel is made of galvanized steel. Decorative material gives a polymer coating.

Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting the narrow design palette. The color and texture range of metal siding is offered in only a few options.

Before choosing a material of this type, you need to think about whether you will be satisfied with its conductive and shielding properties. If the first can be dealt with by equipping the grounding, then it is still unrealistic to force its radio-magnetic waves to pass through. Whether the latter is good or bad is difficult to judge. On the one hand, this is an undeniable advantage, since the house will be protected from the penetration of many types of radiation, on the other hand, it is a disadvantage, because it will be possible to use mobile communications only in certain places, for example, near a window.

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Tiled facade

“The assortment variety of finishing boards of this quality is small, which does not add to the popularity of systems for finishing the facades of private houses”

This option for finishing the facade of a private house is the simplest, but only in terms of design. As for the cost of material and installation, everything will not be so positive here. The technology of the design process is complex and requires careful observance of the requirements, even in small things. Naturally, you will have to pay well for the quality and painstaking work.

In addition to acquiring the most decorative tiles, you need to stock up on special adhesives. The only consolation is that the lining of this type is done almost once and for all.

The choice of tiles is varied. For outdoor work, any of its varieties is suitable:

1. Clinker.
2. Ceramic.
3. Stone.

Each view is ready to turn a nondescript wall into an architectural masterpiece.

Hanging systems can be used to decorate external wall surfaces. Their installation is carried out in a "dry" way. The assortment variety of the finishing slab of this quality is small, which does not add popularity to the systems when finishing the facades of private houses.

When choosing a tile model, pay attention that it is intended for outdoor use.

Walls that have passed the stage of insulation can be tiled only if a ventilated facade was chosen as a heater, the cladding material of which was:

1. OSB.
2. Magnesite slabs.

Moreover, the thickness of the skin and the method of its fastening must necessarily take into account the subsequent weight load. To be tiled and brick ventilated facade.

If you settled on tiles with a texture of brick or chopped stone, you will have to deal with grouting. To make them look aesthetically pleasing, you need to make the right gaps in the masonry. The size of the latter must be at least 5 mm. Choose the tone of the grout according to the look you want to give the building. In some combinations, masonry imitation may look more elegant, one might say, festive.

If it is planned to use a combination of tiles in the facade decor, then it is necessary to take into account their dimensional conformity. For lining the basement, large elements are used, and the walls are laid out with smaller ones. In this way, the structure is given monumentality.

When tiling the facade of a private house, care must be taken to protect the upper cladding edge from water leakage. She is able to destroy the created beauty in a very short time. To prevent this from happening, install protective cornices or attach visors. Installation of protection is carried out mechanically.

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brick finish

This material is a symbol of quality. The clinker brick also managed to embody respectability.

Brick cladding is carried out during the construction of the house and calculated in the project by the architect. The appearance of such a building will not need additional decor. Of interest is the design of the unsightly facade with masonry. Unpresentable buildings, what type can be made a model of aesthetics using this technology?

Duplicate wooden foundations with a brick wall - there is not much sense. Unless to equip a ventilated facade, where an air gap is provided. In this case, wooden surfaces will not rot prematurely under the influence of condensate. You should not count on the fact that finishing the wooden facade of a private house with brick will increase its thermal insulation qualities. In order to obtain a similar effect, it is necessary, at a minimum, to ensure the absence of air sinuses. This can be done only by ensuring the tight fit of the decorative layer, which is impossible in this case. In houses of another construction, the density of interaction is achieved by pouring liquid foam or creating a ventilated facade lined with mineral wool.

Brickwork implies the presence of a powerful foundation, therefore, it is necessary to expand and strengthen the foundation of the building itself. It is right to do this with waterproofing materials, since the brick itself readily absorbs moisture.

Whatever the wall of the house is driven out of, it must certainly be connected to the facing masonry with special flexible fasteners. There should be about 7 pieces of such bundles per square meter.

Brick cladding has height restrictions. The duplicate wall should not be higher than five meters (in conjunction with the pediment, this figure will be equal to seven meters), otherwise you will have to forget about stability and strength.

If you are already generous in ennobling the exterior of the house with elite-class materials, then do not skimp on decorative elements. Arched moldings, cornices and other decorative forms will help to revive the texture of a smooth wall and dilute the monotony of the masonry.

Feel free to combine bricks of different colors. If this is not possible, make the decoration of the facade of a private house more attractive with the help of a contrasting shade of the mortar used for masonry. Pigment dyes will help to give the desired color. This is a great way to bring out the elegance of a brick texture!

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Glass facades

This solution is also not traditional. It will be appreciated by adherents of futurism. Glass panels on the facade will make the house unusual and guaranteed to be memorable.

Such a finish, contrary to popular belief, is quite durable. Glass of different classes is used for the manufacture of the material. The glass facade easily withstands impacts, so you can’t break it with a stone. It cannot be hacked. There are even bulletproof types of panels. Of course, such beauty is not a cheap pleasure, therefore, most often behind such a finish, the facades of office buildings of powerful corporations are hidden.

To finish the facade of an ordinary private house, laminated glass, which is considered one of the varieties of expensive glass panels, is quite enough. It has a layered structure. A PVC film is laid between the glass plates.

You can use reflective or absorbing glass for finishing a country house. The first will create additional shine and attract attention, the second will shade the interior.

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Facade Design Ideas

How can finishing modify the exterior of the house? There are many ideas and techniques for this.

An absolutely flat wall surface can be made three-dimensional by simply changing the color and direction of laying wood siding. It will help in this matter and the removal of some parts of the skin outside the facade line.

The effect of volume will be achieved by combining panels of different textures, for example, with a stone-wood tandem or laying clinker bricks.

If you need to transform the visual perception of the building, you should select a window zone on the facade. Elongated vertical masonry along the openings will give the house compactness and height.

Many are impressed by Italian notes in the decoration of the facade of a private house. You can transform a building that is completely unsuitable for this style of architecture with several extensions with French window solutions, a low tiled roof and a chimney. Exterior decoration will be reduced to wall cladding with wild stone and plaster. This combination is quite in the spirit of the Mediterranean.

A traditional rural house of an unpretentious elongated shape can be transformed into a real noble estate through simple manipulations. Move the entrance to the middle of the wall and add bay windows on the sides. Plaster the facade and beat the window area, as well as the corners of the building, with embossed overlays. Pastel colors should prevail in the decor.

For home decor in the spirit of the popular fachfer, it’s good to combine dark timber and plaster. If the building has several floors, then the area of ​​​​the first is rationally tiled with stone texture tiles. With this approach, you can easily highlight the individual structural elements and at the same time not make the building unnecessarily colorful. This technique is justified in the decoration of architecturally complex and large buildings.

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Stylistic decisions of the facade

Country

Architectural cosmopolitanism has led to the fact that elements of construction and decoration of residential buildings, inherent in a certain national style, can be found not only within a specific ethnic zone, but also far beyond its borders. Today, it is not unusual to find, somewhere in the Russian outback, the decoration of the facades of private houses in the German or Victorian spirit. The most amazing thing is that they look quite harmonious there, to say nothing of the country style, which, in fact, was born in the countryside and for the countryside.

Facade cladding is traditionally done with stone and wood, and expensive natural material can be replaced with an artificial counterpart, which is in no way inferior to it in terms of aesthetics or practicality. Houses with such decor will look very harmonious against the backdrop of a forest or mountains.

Provence

This is one of the country branches, bearing French motifs, but unlike the main direction, where warm shades reign, cold and bright colors are in priority here. White is considered the style favorite.

It is not easy and expensive to reproduce pure Provence in the decoration of the facade of a private house. Decorating it with a stone will cost a pretty penny, so the designers went for a trick and suggested leaving the masonry only along the basement of the building, and then work with siding or sandwich panels. You can use ceramic tiles, decorative plaster, or generally paint the walls artistically.

The French line is characterized by the whiteness of window openings and their division into sections. In light colors, the gables of the house and small balconies, if any, are decorated.

Chalet

Outwardly, such a house will resemble a modest dwelling.Attention to its facade is attracted not so much by its aesthetic beauty, but by the warmth and comfort that literally emanates from it. Today, in the decoration of the facade of a private house of this type, it is customary to use not only stone, but also tiles of the appropriate texture, which significantly reduces the cost of the process. Shutters on the windows are a characteristic element of decor.

English facade

The decor of the front part of the house in the English style is done with facade plaster or brickwork. The entrance group is represented by a portico and columns. The corners of the house and window zones are decorated with stucco or highlighted with contrasting materials of a different texture.

Modern facades

If private households are located within the city limits or in areas close to it, then their facades often bear the features of minimalism and industrialization. Houses are not burdened by the complexity of architectural geometry and exterior decoration. Clarity, conciseness and maximum simplicity are the conceptual foundations of modern exterior decors. Any materials go to the finish. Often these are modern siding panels.

It is not difficult to doubt the stylistic affiliation of houses with such a design, it is sometimes much more difficult to understand whether the structure in front of you is really a residential building or is it an industrial building.

The leading background note is light tones. This is a consequence of the fact that rather large facade areas in a monophonic execution of dark colors would be perceived hard. Spreading modern facades are characterized by panoramic windows.

In the decor of houses of more modest squares, one can see a contrasting approach in decoration (in terms of color). Of the finishing materials, planken is popular.

Facade classics

In the classic decoration of the facade of a private house, spectacular materials are always used, which are distinguished by reliability. Marble, travertine, granite are in favor.

Heavy finishing materials can be replaced with synthetic texture counterparts. The distinctive decorative features of classicism will be:

1. presence of columns.
2. Stone carving.
3. Ornaments.
4. Cornices.
5. Sculptures.

Try not to overload the front wall with decorations. The house should be in harmony with the territorial landscape, and in this the leading role will be assigned to the stone.

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Conclusion

As you can see, becoming the owner of exclusive suburban housing is not at all difficult. Thoughtful decoration of the facade of a private house works wonders. If it is difficult for you to determine on your own how exactly to transform the building you own, invite a professional. The work will go faster, but you can be sure of the final result.

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