Restoration of facades of private houses

The facade of the house is not just an outer shell, it is its “dress-gown” and how well the apparel “sits down” will depend on the first impression that will form on the structure at the first glance at it. External facing of walls is a way to change the appearance of a house in accordance with your wishes, without going into expensive restructuring. The action is akin to applying make-up. There are also no trifles in it. Every stroke has a value, and not only aesthetic, because the decoration of the facade of a private house also carries a functional load. It should protect the building from moisture, freezing, overheating, and be resistant to corrosive processes. It’s not enough to cope well with the tasks. The most difficult for the external decor – courageously surviving the weather cataclysms from year to year, not to lose its attractiveness.

In the design of the facade are important:

• The correct selection of color, which is the psychological aspect, forming the assessment of perception. He sets the mood at home.
• A competent textural solution, which gives structure to the wall surfaces. It will relieve the facade of smooth monotony.
• A well thought out combination of both parameters will create a general style of the building, giving it an individuality.

Before you start immersing yourself in the design subtleties of the facing process, you need to understand the practical side of the issue by determining what exactly specialists work in this area today. With this and begin.

Finishing of the facade of a private house: leading materials

For facing the house facade, the most commonly used are:

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

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

Facade plaster

The facade decorated with a similar mixture is often called “wet”. For decorating the outer wall, different plasters 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 can not be called the best and universal. Mineral plasters have poor plasticity and short life. If we take into account the price aspect, then these indicators can not be attributed to special shortcomings. Ecological characteristics of the material at height. The ability of the walls to “breathe” will not be disturbed even under a thick layer of such a mixture, so that normal airing will be sufficient to maintain a normal microclimate in the interiors.

Mixture with a mineralized composition can be used for decorating walls with a layer of insulation from mineral wool or basalt slabs.

Do not choose your choice for finishing this type of home owners located in the zone of busy trails and railways. The buildings here are subjected to a strong vibration effect, which will provoke the rapid formation of cracks in the low-plastic decor. For the same reason, mineral plaster is not used for decoration of new buildings. In this case, you need to wait until the building shrinks.

The operational term of finishing is 10 years.

Acrylic plaster

A material with excellent ductility and high moisture resistance, however, has the ability to form a strong, non-breathable film. This quality of the composition is irreplaceable in those cases when the facade of a private house, insulated with foamed glass or styrofoam, and for the decoration of houses located in the above-mentioned problem areas.

Acrylic plaster can not be used to decorate the walls of those buildings along which there are lively highways, because, like the mineral analog, it absorbs dust well and as a result, loses its attractiveness.

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

The operating period is up to 20 years.

Silicate plaster

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

Of the disadvantages of such finishing the facade of a private house is only a high price, both on the material itself and on the installation work.

The operating period is up to 25 years.

Silicone plaster

This kind of universal and suitable for use in any conditions. With elasticity of antistatic properties and the ability to “breathe”, silicone coatings do not absorb chemical compounds.

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

Planken

The facade board is often confused with the lining, although this is fundamentally different materials. Experience has shown that the latter for outdoor decors is not too good. The problem is that the board lining, falling under heavy rainfall, can expand, which leads to a noticeable deformation of the facade plating. Since the elements of the lining are specifically interconnected, it is not possible to replace the damaged parts. Planken does not have such cataclysms. The beam, going to the finish of the facade of a private house, is shaved from all sides. Chamfers are removed from it. The raw material for planken is larch. The high content of resins in the composition of such wood allows the finish to withstand natural and weather effects perfectly, but this does not mean that it does not need to be treated with protective compounds or varnished.

Attractive design of the planken and the way of its installation, in which the boards are not connected with 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 not be difficult 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 appearance, but also excellent noise insulation.

Siding

The ability to decorate houses, hiding their facades behind a wooden board, people have appeared for a long time, but similar PVC decor has been used in design for only half a century. The deadline for testing the construction technologies is small, but as it turned out, the new material was enough to prove its feasibility in exterior decoration of the facade of a private house. Consider it and other options more closely.

Vinyl Siding

“It’s not necessary to talk about the low price of finishing the facade of a private house in PVC, because, apart from inexpensive base material, frame components, specific fasteners, whose cost is not low can be used in its installation”

Sometimes you can hear critical statements about the environmental properties of the material, but do such statements have grounds for themselves? Let’s talk.

• Siding PVC forms a kind of protective ventilated screen, which indicates that the walls of the house continue to “breathe” and are not covered with a condensate that stimulates the growth of mold.
• This decor protects the structure and direct exposure to rainfall.
• With a coating, it’s easy to remove dirt and dust.
• Polyvinyl chloride does not burn, it melts. The truth is that toxic compounds are secreted, but as this happens on the street, the internal atmosphere in the house does not suffer from this.
• Vinyl siding is decorative and is capable of modernizing not even the newest building.

Talk about the low price of finishing the facade of a private house PVC is not necessary, because, in addition to inexpensive base material, its installation uses frame components, specific fasteners, the cost of which can not be called low. Add to this the rates of specialists, and you will get a true financial picture.

And one moment. Do not save on installation and do not handle it yourself, if you do not have the skills in such works. Amateurs allow irreparable mistakes, leading to inevitable alterations. They can not calculate the allowances for expansion / contraction of the elements and perform the correct assembly, without fixed fixation. In the end, with the arrival of heat or vice versa, cold weather, the finish simply jar.

Wooden siding

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

Metal siding

It also can not be left without attention, because this species is most resistant to mechanical influences, very durable, completely unpretentious and, moreover, fireproof. The panel is made of galvanized steel. Decorative material gives the polymer coating.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the narrow design palette. The color and texture range of metal siding is offered only in several variants.

Before you decide on the material of this type, you need to think about whether you will be equipped with its conductive and screening property. If the first can be handled by equipping the ground, then it is unrealistic to make it possible to miss its radio-magnetic waves. Whether the latter is good or bad is difficult to judge. On the one hand, this is an indisputable advantage, as the house will be protected from penetration of many types of emissions, on the other – a disadvantage, because you can use mobile communication only in certain places, for example, near the window.

Tiled facade

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

This option of finishing the facade of a private house is most simple, but only in terms of design. As for the cost of material and installation, everything here will not be so positive. The technology of the design process is complex and requires careful adherence to regulations even in small things. Naturally, for quality and laboriousness it is necessary to pay well.

In addition to purchasing the most decorative tiles, you need to stock up with special glue compounds. Consoles only that the facing of this kind is done almost once and for all.

The choice of tiles is varied. For outdoor works, any of its types are suitable:

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

Each kind is ready to turn a shabby wall into an architectural masterpiece.

For the decoration of external wall surfaces, hinged systems can be used. Their installation is carried out in a “dry” way. The assortment variety of the finishing plate of this quality is small, which does not add popularity to systems when finishing the facades of private houses.

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

Walls that have passed the warm-up phase can be tiled only if the ventilated facade was chosen as a heat insulation material, the cladding material being:

1. OSB.
2. Magnesite plates.

Moreover, the thickness of the skin and the method of fixing it must necessarily take into account the subsequent weight load. It is to be tiled and a brick ventilated facade.

If you are staying on a tile with a brick or chopped stone texture, you will have to trowel the seams. To make them look aesthetic, you need to make the right gaps in the masonry. The size of the latter should be at least 5 mm. Select the tone of the trowel according to the type of building to be given. In some combinations, imitation masonry can look more elegant, we can say, festive.

If in the decoration of the facade it is planned to use a combination of tiles, it is necessary to take into account their dimensional correspondence. For the lining of the plinth, large elements are used, and the walls are laid out with smaller ones. Such a reception is given to the structure of monumentality.

When tiling the facade of a private house, care must be taken to protect the upper facing edge from water leaking. She is capable of destroying the created beauty in a very short time. That this did not happen, install protective cornices or attach visors. The protection is installed mechanically.

Brick decoration

This material is a symbol of good quality. Clinker brick was also able to realize respectability.

Brick lining is performed during the construction of the house and is calculated in the project by the architect. The external appearance of this structure will not need an additional decor. Interest is the design of the masonry of an unpretentious facade. Unpresentable buildings, what type, can be made a model of aesthetics with the help of this technology?

Duplicate the brick wall with wooden bases – there is no special meaning. Unless to equip a ventilated facade, where there is an air gap. In this case, the wooden surfaces do not rot before the time under the influence of condensate. Do not expect that finishing the wooden facade of a private house with a brick will increase its thermal insulation qualities. In order to obtain a similar effect, it is necessary, at least, to ensure the absence of air sinuses. This can only be done by ensuring a tight fit of the decorative layer, which is impossible in this case. In houses of another construction, the interaction density is achieved by pouring liquid foam or by creating a ventilated facade lined with mineral wool.

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

Whatever the wall of the house was driven out, it must necessarily be connected with the cladding by special flexible fasteners. On a square meter should account for about 7 pieces of such bundles.

The brick facing has high-altitude restrictions. The duplicating wall should not be above five meters (in conjunction with the pediment this figure will be equal to seven meters), otherwise stability and durability will have to be forgotten.

If you are already generous in improving the exterior of the house with elite material, then do not save on decorative elements. Revitalize the texture of a smooth wall and dilute the monotony of the masonry will help arch moldings, cornices and other decorative forms.

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

Glass facades

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

Such a finish, contrary to the opinion of the rest, is quite strong. To produce the material is glass of different classes. The glass facade can withstand the blows, so you can not break it with a stone. It’s impossible to crack. There are even bulletproof panels. Of course, such beauty is not out of cheap pleasures, so most often behind such a facade hide the office buildings of powerful corporations.

To finish the facade of a typical private house, laminate glass is quite enough, which is considered one of the varieties of expensive glass panels. He has a layered structure. Between the glass plates a PVC film is laid.

It is possible to use reflecting or absorbing glass for the decoration of the countryside. The first will create additional shine and draw attention, the second – will shade the inner rooms.

Ideas of facade design

How can I trim the exterior of the house? For this, there are many ideas and techniques.

Absolutely flat wall surface can be made volumetric, just changing the color and direction of laying wooden siding. Help in this matter and the removal of some parts of the plating outside the front line.

The effect of volume will be achieved by a combination of different panels, for example, with a stone-tree tandem or clinker brick laying.

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

Many are impressed by Italian notes in the decoration of the facade of a private house. Transform completely unsuitable for this style of architecture, the building can be several annexes with French windows, a low tiled roof and a chimney. The exterior decoration will be reduced to facing the walls with a wild stone and plaster. This combination is quite in the spirit of the Mediterranean.

Traditional rural house of unpretentious elongated form by simple manipulations can be transformed into a real noble estate. Move the entrance opening to the middle of the wall and attach the bay windows from the sides. Plaster the facade and beat the window area, as well as the corners of the building, with relief pads. Pastel scale should prevail in the decor.

For the decor of the house in the spirit of the popular fahferka not bad combine dark bar and plaster. If the building is several floors, then the first area is rationally tiled with a stone texture. With this approach, you can easily identify individual components of the structure and do not make the building unnecessarily variegated. This method is justified in the decoration of complex in architecture and large in area buildings.

Stylistic solutions of the facade

Country

Architectural cosmopolitanism led to the fact that the elements of construction and decoration of residential buildings, inherent in a certain national style, can be found not only within a particular ethnic zone, but also far beyond its borders. Today, it is not surprising to find somewhere in the Russian outback the finishing of the facades of private houses in German or Victorian spirit. The most amazing thing is that they look there quite harmoniously, what can we say about the country style, which, in fact, was born in rural and rural areas.

Facing the facades 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 neither in aesthetics, nor in practicality. Houses with such decor will look very harmonious against the backdrop of the forest or mountains.

Provence

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

Reproduce in the decoration of the facade of a private house pure Provence is not easy and expensive. Making it a stone will be a pretty penny, so the designers went to the trick and offered to leave the masonry only on the base of the building, and then work as a siding or sandwich panels. You can use ceramic tiles, decorative plaster or even paint the walls artistically.

The French line is characterized by the snow-whiteness of the 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 home. Attention to its facade attracts not so much aesthetic beauty, as warmth and comfort, which literally blows from it. Today, in the decoration of the facade of a private house of this type, it is customary to use not only a stone, but also a tile corresponding to the texture, which significantly reduces the cost of the process. A characteristic element of the decor is the shutters on the windows.

English facade

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

Modern facades

If private households are located in the city or in areas close to it, their facades often bear the features of minimalism and industrialization. The houses are not burdened with the complexity of architectural geometry and exterior decoration. Clarity, conciseness and maximum simplicity are the conceptual foundations of modern exterior decors. On the finish are any materials. Often these are modern siding panels.

To doubt the stylistic affiliation of houses with such a design is not difficult, it is much more difficult sometimes to understand whether the construction before you is really a residential structure or this industrial building.

The leading background note is a light tone. This is a consequence of the fact that rather large facade areas in a monochromatic performance of dark colors would be taken seriously. For spreading modern facades, panoramic windows are characteristic.

In the decoration of houses of squares, it is more modest to see the contrasting approach in decoration (in color). Of finishes, planken is popular.

Facade classics

In the classical decoration of the facade of a private house, always use spectacular materials that are distinguished by their reliability. In the favor of marble, travertine, granite.

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

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

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

Conclusion

As you can see, it’s not at all difficult to become an owner of exclusive suburban housing. Thoughtful decoration of the facade of a private house works wonders. If you find it difficult to determine on your own how to transform the existing building in your possession – invite a professional. The work will go faster, but in the final result it will be possible to be sure.

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Author: Daria Degtyareva

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