Facing the house with exterior panels: choose

Wall cladding at home

Facing the house with wall panels is found at every step. Finishing is carried out by the private sector and is also applied to high-rise buildings.

Panels for cladding houses are abundant in retail. Their characteristics are quite different.

Today we will determine how to choose cladding panels for home decoration and get acquainted with their features and characteristics. Also for your attention will be presented photos and videos on this work.

The content of the article

Paneling
- Technology basics
- Types of facade panels
Installation of facade structures

Paneling

After reading this article, you can find out how it can be beautifully and originally made wall cladding panels, you will also learn about all its types, technology features, etc.

Attention: Remember that when doing the installation of an external insulation system with your own hands, you can qualitatively protect the house from atmospheric precipitation, moreover, in this way, you can assess the resistance to ultraviolet radiation, while also finishing with panels you do not need to carefully prepare the walls.

So, as soon as there is a desire to decorate with facade panels, you need to know that this can be done regardless of weather conditions, which of course is a major advantage, and you will appreciate it as it should. Cladding houses outside with panels is not so complicated and you can do it completely with your own hands.

Technology basics

Lining of houses with panels is done according to the technology and it should be observed:

Starting to engage in this work, you should understand that it consists in the mechanical fastening of plates to the crate, the walls, while the details must be fastened together in a careful manner.
When installing such a system, know that you need to use screws, construction nails and staples, thereby you can organize high-quality and reliable fastening, and this is important.
Installation is done on the frame. It can be made like their wood, as well as a metal profile.

Types of facade panels

Panels for facing a country house can be divided into several types. They are mainly distinguished by the material of manufacture.

It is necessary to build on this. After all exterior finish implies temperature changes and high humidity.

And this should also carry the facing material:

Choose the desired type of facade panel

You can always purchase metal products that have a polymer coating.
You can give preference to wooden, glass facade panels, which also look decent.
Polymeric materials, etc.

Now you understand that even a picky buyer will be able to choose for themselves those products that are ideal for decorating the facade, so do not worry at all about this.

Panels for facing the house from the outside are as follows:

Metal use	Typically, developers fasten slabs of this type either horizontally or vertically, on the battens, which are installed in advance. But you should definitely consider that metal is not able to retain heat. Moreover, it is absolutely necessary to purchase and install a crate carefully, so the work will cost a little more.
Tree use	If you begin to use wood, then know that here as a protective layer of the plate will act - paint. Wood can stick well, moreover it can be easily lined with certain materials, which is no less important, but wood products are distinguished by the fact that they are combustible, moreover, swelling often occurs with significant exposure to moisture, so you should take this into account.
PVC - products	Facing panels for decorating houses of this type are most often found in the private sector. The price of such panels is not high, but the quality is on top. They, in turn, add modifiers, dyes and other components.Vinyl elements today are produced in a wide variety. They are in different colors. You can choose not just smooth, but under the stone. This is perfect for finishing the basement of the house. Moreover, the surface of such a siding can be embossed, and PVC panels are famous for the fact that they Disadvantages: As soon as sharp temperature changes occur, a serious decrease in mechanical characteristics occurs, so be sure to take this into account. Vibration of siding occurs instantly in high winds, so you should not forget about this. Starting to fasten the siding (seeDIY siding decoration: how to do it right), of course, you need to avoid the appearance of rusty drips on the facade surface, for this use nails made of aluminum alloys.
Thermal panels	Such panels for facing a frame house are used with pleasure by builders. The basis of thermal panels is plastic, which, in turn, has a cellular structure. Starting to install such panels, you should know for sure that the crest of one element must necessarily fall into the groove of another element. The disadvantage of thermal panels is that when they burn, they begin to release toxic substances, so you need to decide whether to purchase products of this type or not.
Facade sandwich systems	These panels for cladding a private house are no less popular, installation can be done without any problems, but there is also a drawback, for example, it is necessary to observe increased requirements in terms of handling structural details, as they are too fragile.
Fiber cement slabs	Such paneling of the house is not used often. The slabs are made up mainly of cement, and cellulose and plastic are also added. Plates should be installed on the crate, kleimers are used for this, as a result, a really reliable fastening is obtained, and this is the main thing. The surface of slabs of this type can be painted either with acrylic or polyurethane paint, thereby creating an imitation of a particular texture, it can be either brick, wood, or marble.
Porcelain Tiles	It is customary to actively use granite and marble in the construction industry, remember that modern technologies allow the use of natural stone in the construction and home repair sectors.
Glass plates	If you want your home to be able to acquire a magnificent and original look, then know that you can always use such plates. But there are some drawbacks, for example, it is not always easy to calculate the design of the glazing, moreover, installation of such products is not cheap, installation work is not as easy as it seems.

Installation of facade structures

Starting to carry out the installation of facade structures, you must follow some features and nuances, because the important technology for installing facade structures must be observed. Only in this way can everything be done correctly and effectively, so the decision is yours to make.

So:

Decorating the house with a facing panel is carried out from the correct and convenient place of work. This cannot be done on the ladder. Buy or rent scaffolding. Then the work will not be a burden.
At the very beginning, a crate is made, because it is designed to install elements, which means it is necessary.

Attention: when installing it, special attention must be paid to the mounting plane. It is adjustable by gaskets. You need to check with a fishing line by pulling it diagonally.

If you chose wood as the framework, then it must be pre-treated with antiseptics. This will significantly extend the life of the structure.
It is necessary to install panels on it, thereby constructing a ventilated system.For proper installation of this or that type of material to be made, you must definitely watch the video from professionals carefully.
Panels for wall cladding of the house can be installed in conjunction with insulation. Only for this you need to make a gap in the frame and think about it in advance.

When buying any panel, the instructions for their use should be fully read.

Particular attention should be paid to application temperatures. They can be quite different.

Now you know for sure that there are many types of facade systems that you can safely use. This means that it is up to you to make the decision, so try to make the right choice.