Brick house facing

Facing the building with bricks is a great opportunity to get not only an aesthetic facade, but also significantly increase the reliability, durability and durability of the house. Brick facade cladding can be performed on any type of surface. Brick cladding is successfully installed both on wooden walls, and on timber, frame and brick.

Facing brick. Special features

What is facing brick? In size, it is not much different from our usual product. However, inside it usually has empty cavities. This provides a high level of frost resistance, heat insulation and protection from moisture.

When choosing a brick should pay attention to the following characteristics:

• clear form;
• uniform color;
• lack of chips and cracks;
• frost resistance level;
• moisture absorption capacity.

On the modern building materials market there is a large variety of bricks for lining. They have a different color and texture. How facing brick is better to finish the facade of the building, we now tell.

Types of facing bricks

Consider the main types of materials:

• Ceramic bricks. The most popular type of product. Clay is used as its filler. The technology of its manufacture is somewhat complicated, so this type of brick has a high cost. It has a high level of frost resistance, moisture resistance, low thermal conductivity. Due to its composition, brick is presented on the market for goods in a wide range of colors and a variety of textures. It can be used both for facades and for lining wide arches and columns.
• Brick from silicate materials. It contains quartz sand. The technology of its manufacture is much simpler compared to ceramic brick, therefore it is a brick of a rather low price category. It differs in the average level of absorption of moisture and resistance to frosts. Thermal conductivity and density is much lower than that of ceramics. It provides a high level of sound insulation. The range of products is wide and is represented by bricks of various colors and various textures.
• The brick made by means of hyper pressing. New technology in construction, which allows at minimum cost to get a brick on the properties almost equal to the ceramic product. Various materials can be used as fillers. The most popular shell rock.

Preparation for lining

Before proceeding directly to the lining itself, it is necessary to conduct basic preparatory work:

1. Calculation of the material. To make the correct calculation of the required number of bricks, it is necessary to calculate the working area of ​​the walls. To do this, from the total area should take away the area of ​​all door and window openings.
2. Conduct antiseptic work. They are necessary if the lining will be carried out on a frame or timber-shaped building. Antiseptic treatment should be carried out at least two times, maintaining a break of 48 hours.
3. Strengthening the base. The foundation should be well strengthened. To do this, it should make holes. Their depth must be at least 10 cm from the surface of the earth. In them it is necessary to hammer reinforcing rods. The foundation prepared in this way is poured with cement. After it dries, the perimeter of the foundation is covered with two layers of waterproofing material.
4. Installation of air vents. This is necessary if the work is carried out on wooden walls. This will prevent the spread of rot and the development of pathogenic bacteria. In the walls, be sure to install air ducts. The optimum installation step is 2 m. To prevent the holes from becoming clogged with dirt, they should be covered with protective grids. To achieve an optimal level of ventilation, it is also recommended to make an air gap.

For information, see the video about the strengthening of the foundation:

Preparing the solution correctly

Facing the house with a brick is done by hand after the building is fully prepared for work and the mortar is prepared.

Typically, the solution for fixing materials is prepared according to the instructions indicated on the packaging of facing products. Its composition and properties vary depending on the selected building material.

Consider the basic rules for working with a solution:

• Typically, the composition of the solution includes sand. To prevent its subsidence and loss of basic properties, it is necessary to constantly mix the finished solution.
• The solution should be applied evenly. The amount of the mixture is average. Before starting work it is recommended to practice a little in the correct application of the mixture.
• The seams between the bricks should be of equal thickness. They should not exceed one cm. To make the seams even, you can use a template.
• Work should be done very carefully. Particles of the mixture on the front side of the brick are not allowed. If this happens, remove the mixture immediately.

Basic lining rules

So, how to brick a house? To do this, follow the basic rules of masonry:

1. Counting material. It is recommended to purchase a number of bricks slightly more than calculated. This is due to the fact that during the work materials may be damaged.
2. Conducting a trial facing procedure. This is necessary to establish the degree of strength of the mortar, its texture and to determine the method of making the seams between bricks. Usually produced on 1 m² used surface.
3. In the process, you can not change the technology of lining and binder mixture. Work is also not carried out at low temperatures.
4. Brick should first be soaked in water for a while. This will allow it to absorb the necessary moisture. Due to this, the main liquid in the binder solution will be saved. In addition, when a brick is immersed in water, dust and external contaminants will be removed from its surface. Wet brick will provide sufficient for the work of the durability of the binder solution.
5. During the work, it is necessary to periodically assess the quality of the lining being performed. It is built at some distance from the building.

See how to properly brick veneer:

Warming

Many consumers complain about the low level of heat in the room. Fix it will help holding the facade cladding brick with the use of insulation.

Stages of work:

1. Surface preparation. Cleaning walls and removing unwanted items.
2. Installing the frame of the rails. The installation step is 50 cm. The slats must be fixed on the surface with self-tapping screws.
3. Install a layer of insulation. The best option is the use of mineral wool material. He is able to well maintain the required level of heat. However, you can use foam, foam, glass wool. The average layer thickness is at least 10 cm.
4. A waterproofing film must be installed on top of the insulation layer. You can use a special waterproofing membrane. The film is necessary for protection against moisture and evaporation.
5. Installation of masonry mesh. It is necessary for fixing facing materials. Attach it to the surface with screws. The grid is applied every 4 rows.
6. Brickwork. It should be built vertically, starting from the surface of the foundation. Its evenness must be periodically checked with a plumb line.

Video

The main stages of the masonry cladding are presented in the video:

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