Finishing the facade with the tree itself
The facade is the card of the house, one might say, his face. The appearance of any structure, its durability and practicality mainly depend on how correctly the building material will be chosen for facing the house. Do-it-yourself wood facade decoration is one of the most popular cladding methods.
Nowadays existing methods of wood processing provide an opportunity to make the material fire-resistant, resistant to the effects of external climatic factors, as a result of which the service life of wooden facades becomes very long. These environmentally friendly designs - a huge field for flight design ideas. Facing the facades with wood is usually characteristic of residential country houses or for the construction of respectable hotels and restaurants.
The advantages and properties of wood cladding
If you choose wood as a facade finish, you definitely will not lose. The facade, lined with wood, is stylish, respectable and elegant. Wooden facades have a number of undeniable advantages, among which the following should be noted:
- environmentally friendly material
- moisture resistance and durability
- installation of wooden facades can be done at any time of the year,
- fire resistance of the material
- prestigious exterior of the house
- easy replacement of damaged components.
Wooden facade designs are equipped with heat and sound insulators, which can significantly increase the operational and energy-saving performance of the house. Thus, you can save on energy in the cold season. Thanks to the wooden cladding, the window and corner joints of the house will not freeze through. The tree has a high resistance to both low and high temperature indices. Due to this, the wooden facing of the house can be installed under absolutely any climatic conditions.
Choose a durable material
For facing the facade of a tree can use a variety of varieties of the array. Experts also recommend the use of local wood. They explain this by the fact that such materials will predict the estimated useful life. Because it is known their behavior in the local climate, as well as the fact that they are better treated in order to protect against pests and rot. And the price of domestic material is much lower than its exotic counterpart.
- Spruce and pine - the most common building material. It is easy to process, and the cost of these two breeds is much lower than others. Pine and spruce resistant to load. The high resin content makes the wood of this breed very durable. The best properties have an array of mountain pine. Pine and spruce do not crack.
- Larch is extremely durable, easy to dry and process. Larch differs extraordinary yellow-red shade of wood. Despite the centuries that have passed since the construction, many houses and churches have been preserved, which were made of larch wood. Over time, larch becomes silvery gray or brownish black. It is worth noting that the most popular material for cladding the facade is larch planken.
Popular is also the Siberian cedar and ash. Exquisite breeds with high performance are applicable to the decoration of a luxury house, including merbau, teak and iroko.
Types of plating
There is a wide variety of wood cladding variations on the building materials market. Moreover, these materials are distinguished not only by texture and color, but also by the method of installation. Below are the most common types of facade cladding materials:
- Wood siding.
- Block house.
- Linen.
- Front board or planken.
- Imitation timber.
Wood siding
Wood siding is made on the basis of wood fibers, which are pressed under high temperatures and pressure. Polymers are also added to it for bonding and imparting high decorative qualities to the products, emphasizing the volume of the pattern. Polymers do not allow the tree to absorb moisture. Facades must be refractory, and it is siding that meets these requirements.
Note! Siding is very easy to install on all surfaces from wood to brick. Siding panels do not harm health. Considered one of the best materials for cladding.
This product has an attractive appearance and dense structure. On the front side of the siding there is an extruded pattern imitating wood fibers.
Block house decoration
High-strength finishing material that allows you to maintain the integrity of the skin and resist mechanical damage is called a block house. The appearance of this plating is easy to restore if it has been damaged. This can be done using sanding cloth and then painting the surface in the desired color.
The decoration of the facade under the tree is a simple matter, therefore it does not require any initial knowledge and skills. Thus, you can effectively protect the house, insulate it and give it an aesthetically attractive look.
Note! All wooden facades require a certain care. Here, perhaps, much depends on the quality of the coating. It is necessary from time to time to paint or cover it with protective materials, for example, varnish.
Linen как облицовочный материал
The most famous and affordable material for cladding the facade is lining. It is a solid board, which serves as protection and beautiful home decor. The wall paneling is classified into classes A, B, C. It all depends on the purity of the wood, on the presence of darkening and knots on it. If the lining is produced in accordance with European standards, then it is already called Euro-lining. According to the quality, Euro-lining is divided into three classes: Extra, Classic and Economy. The main advantage of the wall paneling is its low weight. Thus, the load on the foundation, as well as load-bearing walls, is minimized.
It is worth noting that the wall paneling can be placed on the frame both in horizontal and in vertical position. In the process of building the facade cladding, it is very important to leave an intermediate space between the wall of the house and the decorative cladding. So, you can prevent the appearance of dampness and the processes of decay of wooden elements.
Linen или евровагонка, которой вы будете обшивать конструкцию каркаса, должна быть пропитана антисептическим составом, предназначенным для этой цели и средствами от гниения. Чтобы удерживать тепло в доме, при отделке фасада выполните теплоизоляцию всего здания.
Innovative approach! Planken
A multifunctional profile made of wood is called a front board or planken. It is made from solid wood. The profile can be both figured, and flat, and rounded. This building material was designed specifically for the decorative facing of the house outside. It should be noted that the plate has a very long life and is much more practical lining.
Note! Boards in the process of installing the planken are mounted with a certain distance, and not in a spike! Thus, if the design swells, it will not lose stability, and if necessary, one of the boards can be easily replaced.
This type of installation makes it possible to provide additional ventilation of the facade of wood. And this, in turn, only prolongs the life of the structure.
Imitation timber
Finishing material, imitating timber, looks like a planed board. It is sold at reasonable prices, so that the material has taken a leading position in sales. The raw materials for the production of artificial timber are mainly hardwood, such as linden, aspen, cedar and birch. In some cases, conifers such as spruce and pine are also used.
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