Panels for home exterior decoration: which ones to choose

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Combined exterior decoration option

Panels for decorating a house from the outside can fit into a structure that is made of almost any material. These designs vary by component type and mounting system.
In this article we will figure out which facing panels for exterior decoration to choose for facing the room. What are their differences, and where are they best applied.
You will have the opportunity to see photos and videos on this topic and choose exactly the material that suits you.

Exterior Features

To get started, let's figure out what functions our panels should perform and try to determine these parameters:

• Exterior wall panels should be selected by weight. This is a pretty important parameter.
  Not all buildings can withstand the additional load. Sometimes you have to do and strengthen the foundation.
  And this is the cost and extra time. Pay attention to the weight of the structure, it is in the certificate, which should also be checked;
• Pay attention to heat and sound insulation. If you have a room for example made of concrete, then this parameter is quite important;
• Panels for outdoor wooden house finishes should be sufficiently fireproof and protect the walls of the room from fire and high temperatures;
• Choose environmentally friendly material. Always check certificates.
  Give preference to trusted brands that have already proven themselves. Cheap Chinese products can not only not meet the requirements, but also harm health;
• Pay attention to the period of operation, it must be high. After all, the decoration should serve more than one year.
  This is not the kind of work that is done for one season;
• Decide immediately on the design, but it must match the style of the room;
• Pay attention to the installation system. If you plan to do the installation yourself, then pay attention to this issue;
• The price of the product. It includes not only the cost of the panels, but you should also add components and installation costs.
  For different types of cladding, it is quite different;
• Wall panels must calmly withstand high humidity and temperature changes. In our country, the climate is not so mild.
  This type of finish is performed using various materials that react quite differently to high humidity. It is worth paying attention to;
• Exterior finish is made of panels that have different front parts. Therefore, it is worth picking up and for maintenance costs.
  It can be very beautiful, but knowing how much you will constantly spend on maintaining the appearance of the surface is quite likely you will change your mind;
• Immediately you need to think about the repair. After all, the outer surface can be easily damaged mechanically.
  Replacement should not be difficult. Pay attention to the possibility of such damage. Finishing Material must be durable;

In any embodiment, the entire structure must be completely sealed. Therefore, the system of fastening and finishing joints is very important.

Types of panels for exterior decoration

We have listed all the parameters that the finish should meet.
Now let's see what suits us and what is worth giving up. Not all designs will do.

Thermopanels

This type of finish relatively recently appeared on the sales market, although in Western countries it has established itself on the positive side for quite some time.Let's see what is good in them, and what can repel.

Thermal panel device diagram

So:

• The thermal insulation of this material is quite high. Plates are made on the basis of polyurethane, and this material, when used correctly, reduces heat consumption through walls by 40 percent;
• The design is quite tight. High-quality joining of joints is performed, which will not allow moisture to penetrate to the base plane;

Attention: When choosing such a finishing material, with fasteners, pay attention to the location line of the first line. It should be 20 cm lower from the floor level. If this parameter is not maintained, then the dew point will shift and the opposite effect can be achieved.

• Exterior panels for home decoration made of polyurethane, it is a fairly reliable and durable design that will serve you for quite some time. The decoration tolerates temperature extremes and harsh climatic conditions, the application range is -40 * and up to + 100 *. This is a great indicator;
• This type of finish is not difficult to install and does not take much time. Mono all the work to do with your own hands and without resorting to outside help, than to reduce total costs
• This material is fireproof and you will not have problems with firefighters. Polyurethane self-extinguishes when exposed to fire;
• Such facade decoration self-supporting. It does not require additional foundation. In this regard, do not even worry;
• Affordable price will also attract the consumer. It is lower than many finishing materials;
• In retail, there is a large assortment of colors;
• The service life is about 50 years. And this is only from the manufacturer;
• This type of decoration has its own significant drawback, it is susceptible to ultraviolet radiation, this drawback is quite significant, for example, in the southern regions it is worth thinking very carefully before doing such a finish.

PVC panels for exterior decoration

Plastic panels can be not only for internal work, but also used for house exterior decoration. Nowadays, this material is often used to finish the building from the outside.
He has both undeniable advantages and his own shortcomings.

Siding decoration scheme

So:

• Such a finish will protect the building from moisture penetration;
• Installation is done on the crate and in this option you can carry out insulation of the room. And it does not matter at all which layer of insulation you want to apply;
• Modern panels are made using new technologies, and the surface will not damage ultraviolet. And also does not affect the surface and temperature changes;
• They can be used to decorate any building, and moreover, do the work yourself. The most important thing is to do this according to certain rules and comply with the installation technology. This is not a long process and not so complicated;

Caution: When installing this design, waterproofing is extremely important. This is especially true of buildings made of wood. This question must be done qualitatively, otherwise the surface may deteriorate.

• There are on sale elements of different sizes and you can choose just for your structure;
• Before mounting, you need to think about the disadvantages. Climate can also influence the decision to install.
  The fact is that with sudden changes in temperature, the mechanical indicators decrease at the panels. Vibration is also possible with strong gusts of wind.
  The panels should be fastened quite firmly.

Sandwich panels for decoration

The performance of this material is on top. Although this design appeared on the sales market relatively recently, but has already found its fans.

Sandwich Panel Trim

So:

• This type of construction is suitable for use in almost any territory. It will not affect the temperature difference and high humidity;
• Such panels facing for external decoration are quickly installed and all the work can be done by the owner himself. This is a fairly simple design;
• For such a finish, the strength of the foundation does not matter much, you do not need to strengthen it and this does not lead to additional costs. And that is important.
  There are systems for finishing the premises during the installation of which additional costs may exceed the cost of the decoration itself;
• This is a fairly high-quality material, due to this, if you do the decoration then in some cases you can not perform the interior decoration. For example, if you are doing summer kitchen.
  At the same time, it will be an exterior finish and no repairs will be required inside;
• If damaged, you can always make a replacement of the whole panel, and this does not take much time;
• But during installation, you should take into account disadvantages that may not suit the owner. This is a self-supporting structure that cannot itself bear a significant load from the outside;
• A polymer coating is applied to the elements, which is quite simple to damage mechanically;

Caution: Take care not to transport the panels. When carrying it out, there is a high probability of damage to the front part.
Therefore, it is worth transporting only if there are gaskets.

• There is another significant drawback, with improper installation of panels there can be freezing of the structure, this is usually due to incorrect joining of elements. Therefore, control all connections and make them efficiently.

Wood paneling

Panels for interior and exterior decoration can be made with wood. It can be performed in the form of lining and other types.
We are interested in the practical application of it for exterior decoration, so we will consider it.

The use of wood in home decoration

So:

• Without a doubt, this coating is the most environmentally friendly and certainly does not harm health;
• It makes the surface attractive and rich. There are relatively low cost options and quite expensive;
• Serves at the same time and as a heater. There is the possibility of bringing and additional insulation of the surface;
• Details are quite easy to process and you can give them almost any shape;
• It should only be taken into account that a quality surface will have to be constantly maintained. And it costs money.
  You can see the panels made under the varnish in the windows. It certainly looks very beautiful.
  Just keep in mind that the facade is not a showcase. There are different weather conditions and it will take a lot of work to make the plane look decent.

Attention: When choosing this material should pay great attention to its quality performance. You should not take parts where there are darkening or dropping out knots.
The price in this option will be much cheaper, but do not buy. With temperature changes, such wood cracks rather quickly. And loses its appearance.

You can choose almost any option and those listed above. Installation instructions are on the pages of our site.
Everywhere has its advantages and disadvantages. Here it is up to you to choose.