A new wooden house always pleases with freshness and naturalness. A wonderful aroma is present everywhere - both inside the house and next to it. The tree from which the house is built is a gift of nature. The task of a person is to extend the service life of this beautiful natural material, which will help to cope with the decoration of a wooden house from the outside with modern materials.
Wooden houses are different - log and timber. As a rule, log houses are not sheathed, because they are warm and beautiful in their own right. We will talk about houses made of timber, which require insulation and, accordingly, sheathing.
Finishing the facade of a wooden house is a creative process, and the result depends on the taste and financial capabilities of the owner. You can veneer the structure with natural wood or artificial materials. Types such as plastering or brickwork are alternative options for finishing a house from a bar.
Block house and lining are the most popular wooden cladding materials. A house finished with any of these building materials retains the natural beauty of wood and naturalness. The possibility of installing waterproofing and insulation layers under the skin also attracts the attention of developers.
Wooden lining is a planed board with a profile for mounting. Eurolining (a type of lining) is a better and more durable material for finishing the facade of a log house.
Clapboard trim is a fairly easy-to-work and affordable way to make a house warm and beautiful. This sheathing material has high sound and heat insulation properties, durability and environmental friendliness. Eurolining is a more demanded material, despite its high cost.
During operation, periodic painting and treatment of the walls with an antiseptic is required.
Block house outwardly resembles a natural log house, so it is used mainly as an exterior finish for a wooden house. Imitation of the surface of rounded logs is a characteristic feature of this material, made from sawn timber left during the manufacture of timber.
In case of damage to individual elements, they can be replaced without much difficulty. Qualitative characteristics are in no way inferior to wooden lining, but the cost is much higher.
What else can sheathe a log house with?
planed board 4 cm thick, stuffed on the crate according to the “bump” principle (one board goes under the other) is the most budget option when solving the question “How to finish the facade of a wooden house?”. At the same time, the appearance of the house can turn out to be quite decent, and even original.
Planed board sheathing can look unusual
- a wooden board for decoration, differing in appearance and dimensions. This is an environmentally friendly, maintenance-free material used for cladding the facade of a wooden house.
Wooden facade panels- are made by gluing several layers of wood veneer in thickness. Solid panels make it easier and faster to cover a ventilated façade.
Finishing with artificial materials
Reliable, durable, inexpensive, easy to install and maintain - these are the characteristics of modern artificial materials from which the wooden house is clad on the outside.
Exterior decoration of a wooden house involves the use of artificial materials such as vinyl or metal siding and thermal panels. Fiber cement boards and other materials can also be used to finish a house from a bar from the outside.
Siding
Sheathing with siding of a wooden house is a ubiquitous phenomenon in Russia. Siding has all the characteristic features of modern finishing materials, which were mentioned above.
A significant addition to them is a huge variety of colors and patterns. In appearance, it can be an ordinary “lining” or “herringbone” and “shipboard” that are quickly coming into fashion (see photo). The imitation of wood, stone, granite, brick and many other materials looks original. Modern technologies for the production of siding allow you to give the house a unique look for little money.
Exterior decoration of a house made of timber can be made with plastic (vinyl) or metal (aluminum, steel) siding.
Metal siding made of galvanized steel in private wooden housing construction is used quite rarely, since, having a large weight, it requires a reinforced foundation and a very strong frame. An unsurpassed advantage of this finishing material is its exceptional fire resistance.
Sheathing a house from a bar with vinyl siding – the most popular and affordable way of finishing a wooden house.
Type-setting panels-strips, in the form of which vinyl siding is made, are light in weight and have special tools for installation. Such a set of indicators contributes to the acceleration and simplification of the finishing part of the construction of a wooden house.
When choosing vinyl siding, you need to know that color fastness is ensured by the presence of titanium dioxide in the paint, which gives the product a soft pastel shade. If the initial color of the material is bright, then this component is absent, and it will not be bright for long.
Thermal panels
Thermal panels with clinker tiles are a modern universal material for sheathing a log house from the outside. The versatility lies in the fact that the polyurethane foam or polystyrene base of the thermal panel serves as an excellent insulation, and the clinker tile pressed into it is a very beautiful decorative element. The exterior finish of a log house with clinker thermal panels gives it a noble and at the same time original look.
A relatively new material on the Russian market for sheathing a house from a bar outside. The plate is a mixture, which includes wood fiber (fiber), quartz, mica, cement and other components.
These are also fiber cement boards.
The finished plate is covered with a durable protective and decorative acrylic-based layer. Glossy or matte, imitating brick or wood, externally the coating looks very presentable. In addition, it is characterized by high color fastness and ease of care.
Plates are mounted directly on the wall without crates, which greatly simplifies the cladding process.
Facade tiles for cladding
For wall cladding, facade tiles are used infrequently - this is a rather expensive and time-consuming task. It is good to tile the walls in the corners with tiles - it looks beautiful and extraordinary. The tiled foundation looks great.
There are several ways to fix tiles on the walls of the house: fixing with screws or sticking with special compounds. To carry out work on facing the facade with tiles, special preparation of the walls is required.
Plastering a log house
Plastering with clay is an ancient, well-known way of exterior decoration of a house from a bar. It is also called a wet facade on a wooden house. The clay composition of the plaster is the most environmentally friendly of all existing ones. With the help of such a solution, you can make a perfectly flat surface; it perfectly protects wooden walls from the negative effects of the external environment and insects.
Decorative plaster
In addition to clay, plaster can be acrylic, mineral and mosaic.
Acrylic plaster is water-repellent, and various color shades make it possible not to carry out such a type of work as the exterior painting of a wooden house.
The presence of quartz or marble chips in the composition of mosaic plaster makes the facade of the house beautiful and durable.
Stone cladding
Facing a house from a bar with a stone creates a large load on the foundation, which should be taken into account when designing. Of course, the house turns out to be very warm, but the cost of building a strong foundation significantly increases the cost of the entire building.
An alternative option is to clad a wooden house with artificial stone, which is lighter and suitable for all types of foundations. Stone finishing can be carried out only after the structure shrinks, that is, not earlier than in a year and a half.
brick finish
Finishing a wooden house with brick is a complex, expensive and long procedure. If we talk about expediency, it is practically zero.
If you veneer a brick house with a brick from the outside, we get a design that is illogical in terms of heat saving. Freezing in winter and accumulation of heat in summer (and a brick will behave in this way) are processes that contradict the principles of thermal insulation.
It would be more correct to lay bricks on the inside of the house so that it is heated from internal heat sources (stove, fireplace). An external wooden wall in this case would protect the house from the cold outside in winter and from overheating in summer.
Brickwork requires the construction of a separate foundation, resulting in two houses in one. There is no point in building such a structure.
There is another important point that should be taken into account if the issue of finishing a wooden house with bricks is being considered. Wood, be it a log or a bar, requires constant monitoring in order to save the walls from rot, insects and rodents. One-time impregnation with antiseptics and other compounds for wooden houses is not always enough. If brickwork is present, it will simply not be possible to exercise such control. In the case of covering the house with other material, for example, siding, the task is greatly simplified.
Conclusion
So, we have considered some options for sheathing the outer walls of a wooden house.
Let's sum up a little. Natural wood, artificial materials, plaster, stone, brick - materials that can be used to decorate a wooden house.
Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, pluses and minuses. They differ in price and labor costs, in appearance and quality.
How to sheathe a house from a bar is, of course, up to the owner to decide. Sheathing materials and technologies are so diverse that they can satisfy the most sophisticated requirements. Experts can always tell you how to sheathe a house, and rarely one of them will refuse to provide practical assistance.
Structures made of wood look natural and attractive. But under the influence of external negative factors, such houses quickly lose their beauty.
To extend the service life, the owners use the exterior finish. For facing wooden houses, materials for the facade are carefully selected.
It may seem to some that the exterior decoration of a wooden house only spoils the appearance of the house. But it performs so many useful functions that it is simply pointless to refuse.
- Protection from external irritants (solar radiation, moisture, sudden and frequent changes in ambient temperature, damage by fungus, mold and insects).
- Increasing fire safety.
- Warming.
- Improved sound insulation.
- Increase in service life.
Improving the aesthetic appeal by hiding the shortcomings that appeared during the operation and construction.
Therefore, it is not worth abandoning the cladding of external walls, but, on the contrary, take this process with all responsibility.
Variety of finishing materials
The construction market offers a wide range of materials for finishing external walls.
- Siding.
- Panels.
- Block house.
- Clinker thermal panels.
- Painting.
- Brick and stone.
- Tiles and porcelain tiles.
- Plaster.
You need to understand that not every of the proposed options is suitable for a wooden house. The main difference between the structure of wood is the natural ventilation system, that is, the walls are ways to let steam out. Thanks to this, a comfortable microclimate is constantly maintained in the premises.
Siding
This finish is made from:
- tree;
- metal;
- polyvinyl chloride.
Of course, wooden siding is better suited for exterior decoration, but it requires annual treatment with antiseptics and other protective compounds that prolong the life of the cladding.
Metal options for the exterior of a wooden house are rarely used due to the high cost and heavy weight of the structure. The most popular material is vinyl siding. It has a number of undeniable advantages:
- Light weight, therefore suitable for finishing both old and new houses.
- Not exposed to moisture.
- Duration of operation.
- Ease of installation.
- Unpretentious care.
Vinyl siding does not allow moisture to pass through, but this disadvantage is eliminated during installation. Mount the finish according to the principle where there is a gap for ventilation, which helps to remove excess moisture. Before installing the cladding, it is necessary to treat wooden parts and surfaces with antiseptics and primers.
Panels
Another popular facade material is fiber cement panels. They include high-quality cement, cellulose fibers and additional components that reduce weight, give plasticity and strength.
The advantages of such decorative cladding are:
- Safety for man and nature.
- Thermal insulation.
- Ease of installation.
- Service duration.
- Soundproofing.
- Fire safety.
- Manufacturers create imitations of various natural materials.
There are also several disadvantages:
- The surface of fiber cement boards absorbs moisture, therefore it is necessary to treat them with protective compounds after installation.
- This procedure is repeated several times throughout the entire period of operation.
- Under mechanical stress, they are easily damaged.
Block house
Most often, this finishing material is made from wood, by pressing and impregnating with resins. Wooden bars, boards and lining are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
The block house has all the technical characteristics that a wooden house has:
- Vapor permeability.
- Attractive appearance.
- Heat and sound insulation.
- The ability to hide the emerging flaws.
But keep in mind that this is wood and it has the same disadvantages:
- Exposure to moisture.
- Mold and fungus infestation.
- High price.
- Rapid flammability.
Clinker thermal panels
Such a facing material combines both decorative material and insulation. Expanded polystyrene or polyurethane is used as thermal insulation. Clinker tiles are chosen as a decorative coating. It is made from a mixture of clays and sand by baking, which makes it durable.
The advantages of clinker thermal panels include:
- Moisture repellent properties.
- The ability to withstand mechanical, ultraviolet and chemical influences.
- Service life is over 50 years.
- Safety.
- Thermal and sound insulation properties.
Be sure to remember about the shortcomings. They are also inherent in thermal panels:
- Big weight.
- Low steam permeability, which is unacceptable for finishing a wooden house.
- Fasteners must be protected with paint or grout.
Painting
This method of protecting a wooden house is considered the most unreliable. Although manufacturers in every possible way improve the composition of paints and varnishes, and hence their properties, the applied layer will last no more than two years. Before applying paint, you need to spend a lot of time preparing the surface. In addition, painting is carried out in at least 2 layers, which leads to unnecessary costs.
The surface is cleaned completely, even in those places where the paint is firmly attached. Then the wood is treated with antiseptics, but this will not protect it from the appearance of fungus and mold.
brick and stone
If such heavy options as brick and natural stone are chosen as the facing material, then you need to be ready for the construction of an additional foundation. In some cases, it will be necessary to strengthen the supporting structures, that is, the walls. The finish is durable, warm, soundproof, reliable.
She is not afraid of any mechanical or other influences, including moisture, ultraviolet radiation, sharp jumps in temperature conditions. It is difficult to cope with the cladding with your own hands, which means there will be costs associated with hiring a construction team.
Tiles and porcelain tiles
These are modern options for finishing materials for the exterior walls of a wooden house. Manufacturers have thought of an original design for each product. There is also a rustic style, and of course, not without modern sophistication.
This is an unusual ceramic for bathroom decoration. Such tiles have improved qualities due to the naturalness of the components and the method of production. Therefore, the following advantages of porcelain stoneware and tiles are distinguished:
- Strength.
- Resistance to sunlight - retains color throughout the entire operation, the shade changes slightly.
- Resistance to temperature fluctuations.
- Fast installation, according to the principle of a ventilated facade.
- You can veneer both new and old designs.
- Increased security. The material does not contain harmful substances that can be released into the air, and it does not burn.
Among the shortcomings, only its high cost is distinguished.
Plaster
For plastering wooden walls, only those compounds that have vapor-permeable properties are chosen. Plaster is used as an independent decorative material. With its help, make the walls smooth or give them texture.
You can combine plaster with other finishes. For example, you can veneer the basement and pillars with stone or brick. In order for the applied solution to hold firmly on the base, a reinforcing mesh or shingles is used. Plaster lasts a long time and has all the properties necessary for facing a house made of wood.
Rules for choosing cladding for different types of wood
The main rule for choosing facing materials for a wooden house is the ability to pass steam. It doesn’t matter what style the facade will be made in, Scandinavian, Provence or any other.
If this is not taken into account, then soon the tree will absorb a large amount of moisture, and black spots of rot and mold will appear on the inner surfaces of the walls. But outside the house will be like a picture. But is it worth making such a choice?
If materials are chosen that do not pass steam well, then additional ventilation must be arranged. This issue is solved using the design of a ventilated facade or the arrangement of ventilation throughout the house, where devices remove excess steam forcibly.
It is advisable to choose a material that burns poorly or is not affected by fire at all. Fire safety is important for a wooden house.
Facing of houses from a bar or rounded logs
I veneer a house made of rounded logs only when external defects can no longer be eliminated by grinding, grouting and painting. Up to this point, the owner does not want to lose the attractiveness and feel of the village where such buildings used to be. When the question becomes acute, most begin to wonder which option to choose?
All of the above finishes are suitable for a house made of timber or rounded logs. The main thing is to properly equip the ventilation gaps and check the structure for strength if a heavy material is chosen, for example, brick, natural stone.
Facing of frame-panel houses
Such buildings need to be lined in any case. Suitable and plaster, and siding, and thermal panels, and artificial stone, and facing brick. It must be remembered that the walls of a frame house are not strong enough to hold heavy finishes.
But if you do all the work correctly, then the decorative outer coating will add rigidity to the overall structure and extend the life of the building.
Technology and stages of exterior decoration
In private construction, there is a tendency to do all the work yourself. All due to the fact that it reduces the cost of facing work. But before you get down to business, you should read the instructions and adhere to each item.
Where do you start with the renovation of your home? First, let's examine the walls and highlight the problem areas, and then we work like this:
- We remove the old decorative coating, if it was. Paint or varnish is removed to a clean wooden surface. The plaster is left if it is firmly held, does not crumble or crack.
- Removing overhead structures. also should not contain foreign objects, because it will also get off.
- We clean the surface of all contaminants.
- If the house is made of a log house or logs, check the mezhventsovy space, and, if necessary, caulk. This will help insulate the house.
- We treat with soil with antiseptic components.
- After waiting for complete drying, proceed to the insulation of the outer walls.
Then it all depends on what material is chosen to update the one-story house. If the facade is equipped according to the principle of a ventilated structure, then a frame made of wooden slats or metal profiles is installed.
Be sure to check how evenly installed all the details, otherwise the cladding will not be strong. After arranging the crates, the selected material is mounted.
If plaster is chosen, then a solution is prepared, applied in a thin layer to the insulation, and then a fiberglass reinforcing mesh is glued. A solution is added on top and leveled. After drying, a layer of coating is applied and rubbed to a smooth surface. Or use a special textured plaster.
It is not difficult to update and at the same time protect a wooden house from external negative factors. The main thing is to know that the tree needs to "breathe", even after it is cut down. Thanks to this secret, the house will always be comfortable.
Any owner of a wooden house sooner or later has to think about the sheathing of the building from the outside. Wood is a natural material, prone to decay, which means it is best to hide it under a reliable and durable sheathing. Which, moreover, can play the role of an additional heat and sound insulator, and outwardly make the house neat and elegant. Modern construction industry offers many options for cladding for wooden buildings: they all have their own pros and cons. In the article we will talk about them in more detail, and find out what material is best to sheathe the outside of a wooden house.
Functions of facade cladding for a wooden house
Someone, perhaps, will say - why even sheathe a wooden house, let it be what it is. However, one can argue with this statement: the outer skin of a wooden house has several important functions. This is especially necessary for old log houses, which have been significantly affected by the external influence of the environment.
Let's list them in order.
Firstly, a wooden house is a fire hazardous structure. The presence of sheathing increases the resistance of the building to fire. In addition, the resistance of the house to the effects of various microorganisms, fungus, mold, and insects also increases several times. Outwardly cladding makes the house much more presentable.
You can read all the information about facing tiles for the facade.
Overview of log house materials
We will give characteristics to the most common sheathing materials that are used for wooden buildings. The review contains materials that can not only veneer, but also insulate the building.
Siding
This is the most favorite exterior cladding for homeowners. Siding appeared with us not so long ago, but in a short time it managed to leave all other types of cladding far behind in popularity. Siding is able to make a quite presentable structure even from an old shabby wooden house. In order to carry out the installation of this product on the facade of your house, you must install.
There are two types of siding: metal and vinyl. Metal is inconvenient because it heats up in the sun, and cools down a lot in the cold. In addition, it is susceptible to corrosion, and is afraid of mechanical stress: dents and scratches easily remain on it. The vinyl version is not as durable, however, it is lighter and does not rust. In addition, plastic siding makes the building modern, and gives it a certain "European" touch. Vinyl panels do not have to be painted or treated with any solutions.
A big plus of siding is that it has many color options and different plank widths. Such a wealth of choice allows you to design a house in any color, harmoniously fitting it into the surrounding space.
Siding is durable, and throughout the operation of its appearance does not get worse. In addition, this durable material is not afraid of temperature changes: it will safely withstand both frost and heat, and thanks to its special fasteners, even in wind.
The advantage is that the siding does not need to be covered with anything on top: it does not require either anti-corrosion or anti-bacterial impregnation, or a moisture-repellent composition. Siding is also good because its installation can be carried out in any weather, except for too much heat.
You can also find information about clinker panels for the facade.
Installation of the material requires preliminary installation of the crate.
The price of the material is quite affordable, which makes siding one of the most attractive in terms of price / quality of skins.
The disadvantage of this skin is also available: it is a low resistance to mechanical damage. But if you are sure that no one will encroach on your brand new siding: scratch it and leave dents, then this option is by far the most attractive.
planken
This is also one of the varieties of siding that can be used for sheathing wooden buildings. Planken differs from ordinary siding in that it is able to imitate various materials and textures: marble, brick, stone, etc.
The material is not cheap, but very beautiful and extremely presentable. It does not require maintenance, it is completely environmentally friendly and safe.
Block house
This is a rather expensive material, but also the most beautiful and presentable. Outwardly, it seems that the house is built of round logs. Therefore, if you do not want to sheathe a wooden house with plastic panels, but want to preserve the "spirit" and originality of a wooden structure, pay attention to the sheathing from a block house. This material is a perfectly calibrated (matched in color and size) small logs-slats. The house sheathed with them looks like a real fairy-tale tower. Externally, the skin looks very aesthetically pleasing. Neat logs, laid in rows, look wonderful and elegant.
The advantage of a block house is that it is not afraid of high temperatures, so they can also sheathe a wooden bath. As a result, having decorated all the buildings on the site with the same material, you can get a single style for the entire "estate".
The material is very durable and strong, which increases its attractiveness to the buyer. In addition, even a novice finisher, as well as a person who is far from construction work, can cope with a block house, independently sheathe a house with it.
Decking
This material is also called a metal profile: both names can be found in stores. The material, as an option for sheathing, is in steady demand among the owners of wooden (and brick) houses. The advantages of corrugated board are that, at a low cost, it is very durable: it can serve for 50 years without losing its performance. This material is not afraid of mechanical damage, steadfastly resists moisture, and is mounted very quickly, in a matter of days. 
For sheathing the outside of a wooden structure, a corrugated board marked C - means "wall" is required. In addition, it is quite possible to sheathe the house yourself with a metal profile and without the involvement of hired labor: installation is simple, as it is very different.
Some of the disadvantages of corrugated board include its not very presentable appearance. Therefore, for the most part, dachas, temporary huts, utility buildings are sheathed with this material. For solid buildings, corrugated board is not chosen as an outer skin, because, whatever one may say, it makes the view cheaper.
The disadvantages include the appearance of condensate on metal sheets, which over time can lead to the destruction of the skin. This type of sheathing cannot be called a heat-insulating coating either - it will not additionally protect against frost.
clapboard
A well-known material that has been used in our country for a long time. But if earlier there was only one type of lining, now you can choose from its wooden and plastic varieties.
Wooden
This material is able to preserve the environmental friendliness and naturalness of a wooden dwelling in its original form. You should know that lining made of wood is an excellent additional heat and sound insulation. Therefore, for the northern regions, this option will be more suitable. 
Notches, knots and other defects reduce the quality of the lining, and as a result worsen the appearance of the building.
The material is usually made from coniferous trees: larch or pine, as well as oak. After the house is sheathed with clapboard, it must be treated with a refractory mortar, then painted, and varnished. Then the material will last a long time, and will not lose its important characteristics.
The disadvantages of this material include the need to periodically paint it, and treat it with antiseptic solutions.
plastic
If the choice fell on the plastic version, then you need to know that in this case there will be no significant thermal insulation, but the plastic does not rot, is not afraid of moisture, and is durable. And also the lining made of plastic is very easy to clean and wash: the house will always be elegant and shining.
The technology for mounting a ventilated facade made of metal cassettes is described.
Stone and facade brick
There is also such an option for cladding wooden buildings. In this case, outwardly, the house will look like brick or stone - it is impossible for an ordinary person to guess that a wooden “filling” is hidden under the cladding.
We note right away: this is not the most popular design option for the facade of a wooden house., since stone and brick significantly increase the weight on the foundation, which is undesirable. However, if the foundation is strong enough, then such sheathing can make the house very warm. In addition, the walls will become much more fireproof.
Immediately after construction, such sheathing cannot be used: it is necessary that at least a year pass until the house “settles” completely. When performing work, it is necessary to leave a gap of 5 cm between the stone / brick and the wooden wall of the house.
How to choose facing materials for the facades of houses will tell you.
Wood is a material that is not resistant to negative environmental influences. To ensure its reliable protection, it is necessary to prevent moisture from entering the surface, exposure to faith and the sun. Facing allows you to do all this. The main question is how to sheathe a wooden house from the outside in order to provide protection, an attractive appearance and good thermal insulation performance.
The order of work on the sheathing of the house
It is important to note that the cladding should be installed only after the completion of the shrinkage of the wooden house.. The only exception is glued laminated timber, the shrinkage of which is negligible (0.5%). It will take at least 2 years for a house made of raw logs to shrink, and walls made of timber from 6 months to a year.
It is important to decide whether you need to finish a wooden house outside. Facing is appropriate mainly when the building is intended for permanent residence, that is, in the winter too. In this case, the materials used for the work will perform not only a decorative, but also a heat-insulating function.
When using the house as a summer home, it is not necessary to carry out insulation, so there is not much point in finishing. Here it is better to treat the wall with protective compounds, such as impregnations or paints, since the appearance of any wooden house allows you to leave it without additional finishing.
Exterior decoration of a wooden house is carried out in stages and includes the following types of work:
- cleaning and treatment of walls (various antiseptic compounds and fire retardants are used here);
- vapor barrier layer;
- assembling the frame to which the insulation and cladding will be attached;
- installation of thermal insulation;
- waterproofing protection;
- decorative finish.
It is important to choose the right materials for each of the stages.
Antiseptics
Home treatment with antiseptic These substances are extremely important for wooden structures. According to regulatory documents, they should process any elements of wood, regardless of their location. Materials for processing are available in two types:
- covering;
- glazing.
When protecting a building for sheathing, it is better to choose glazing compositions. They do not give the wood color and lay down with a transparent film. Covers can also be used, they differ only in that they paint the surface of the walls.
vapor barrier
This layer is necessary to protect the insulation from the penetration of steam from the side of the room. If the insulation gets wet, it will no longer perform its functions. Plastic film will help to protect the house inexpensively, but its use for a wooden house is not recommended. Such buildings are chosen because of the ability of the walls to “breathe”, and the use of polyethylene nullifies it. It is better to use more modern options, such as vapor barrier membranes, which do not interfere with air exchange.
The principle of operation of the vapor barrier membrane Installation of vapor barrier is carried out as follows:
- If the house is built from timber (including glued), it will be necessary to build a frame of slats for vapor barrier. This is necessary in order to provide a small gap between the film and the wall. When building a house from logs, this item is skipped. On the rails provide holes for free movement of air. The size is accepted 20 cm.
- With a construction stapler or nails, the film is attached to the rails or directly to the wall (for logs). In this case, it is necessary to lay the material with an overlap of 15 cm.
- All joints and fastening points are glued with adhesive tape.
thermal insulation
Installation of thermal insulation The type of insulation is chosen depending on financial capabilities and preferences. Laying penoplex will be inexpensive, but such materials will block the air from moving through the walls, and the house will need additional ventilation. The most common material for cladding wooden houses is mineral wool. You can also use options such as ecowool. It is similar to mineral, but is made of flax, which is especially important when increased environmental requirements are imposed on the house.
The mineral wool is mounted on the frame. At the same time, it is important to provide a ventilation gap between it and the decorative cladding, which will allow excess moisture to be removed from the surface of the material.
To provide such a gap, the thickness of the frame should be approximately 5 cm more than the heat-insulating layer. The frame will also become the basis for attaching the skin.
After the insulation is laid, it is necessary to fix the wind-moisture protective membrane.
Fastening is carried out with staples to the frame, the requirements for overlaps and gluing of joints are the same as for steam protection. It is important not to mix up the sides of the film when fixing it. If a special windproof membrane is used, then its uneven side is adjacent to the thermal insulation, and the smooth side is turned towards the outside air.
Sheathing options
When choosing how to decorate the facade of a wooden house, one should be guided by the characteristics of the materials and their appearance. In addition, such walls do not have a high bearing capacity and will not be able to hold massive panels. Products used for finishing should not be heavy, otherwise the load on the foundation and frame of the house will increase.
When deciding how to sheathe a wooden house, you can consider the following options:
- Wooden lining. When using this finishing method, you can preserve the original concept of a wooden house - environmental friendliness and naturalness. The advantages include strength, ease of installation, soundproofing and heat-insulating characteristics. As a disadvantage, one can name the need for periodic painting of the walls and treatment with antiseptics.
The house, sheathed with wooden clapboard, looks very impressive and modern. - Block house. The material can be called one of the types of wooden lining. Coniferous trees are used for production. The advantages are the same as the previous option, but the possibility of simulating a log house is added. The disadvantages include the high cost.
Block house will give your home the look of a log house 
- planken. One of the varieties of siding. With this material, you can imitate marble, brick or stone. A very expensive material, but at the same time very beautiful, environmentally friendly and does not require any maintenance.
House cladding with pvc panels The choice of how to decorate the facade of a wooden house depends on its future owner. If funds allow, it is worth giving preference to materials from natural raw materials.
Facing a wooden house from the outside can give the new building an archaic look of a Russian hut and, conversely, turn the buildings of the old building into a modern "teremok". In addition, the cladding improves the heat and sound insulation of the building, which is actively used by the owners of wooden houses.
Despite the development of construction technologies and the introduction of innovative materials, wood is not inferior to its position as a material for the construction of low-rise buildings. Statistics say that the share of new wooden buildings in private housing construction is about 23%, yielding in percentage terms only to low-rise brick buildings and houses made of concrete blocks of various modifications. With such popularity of residential buildings made of wood, the cladding of a wooden house from the outside is in demand, which can give the new building an archaic look of a Russian hut and, conversely, turn the buildings of an old building into a modern "teremok".
Why do we need sheathing of wooden walls, requirements for finishing materials
The centuries-old practice of using wooden residential buildings in Russia shows their fairly acceptable performance. In modern conditions, finishing the outside of a house with wooden walls has several goals:
- Protection of walls from adverse climatic factors - precipitation, wind, icing, sudden temperature changes. The outer layers of the sheathing material must not be impregnated with sedimentary moisture and condensate.
- Creation of reliable thermal insulation and waterproofing of residential premises. The lower the material's thermal conductivity and vapor permeability, the better.
- Protection of walls from mechanical damage such as cracks, chips.
- Additional sound insulation of the interior of the house.
- Protection of the wooden part of the house from dampness, rot, fungi.
- Decoration of the facade of the building in a certain architectural and artistic style. In order for the appearance of the building to remain unchanged for as long as possible, it is desirable to select a material that is resistant to direct sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. This reduces the chance of fading/discoloration of the skin.
- Protecting the house from open fire, ensuring the fire safety of the building.
The surface can be protected and reinforced in various directions
An important requirement for cladding is ease of installation when sewing walls, which minimizes the need for special equipment.
As a result, the best solution than to sheathe a wooden house from the outside would be the use of facing materials adapted to perform utilitarian (protective) and aesthetic functions. Not all of them equally possess such properties, so sometimes you have to choose between beauty and reliability.
How finishing affects the heat and sound insulation of the house
Even if sheathing materials protect the outer walls of a wooden house from moisture, sun and mechanical damage, this does not guarantee a significant increase in the heat and sound insulation of the building. The energy efficiency of the cladding will be higher if a layer of insulation (mineral wool, polystyrene foam, polystyrene) is placed under the cladding, which is placed in the voids that are left between the wall and the cladding during installation. In some cases, insulation is already on the installed components - most often sandwich panels do this.
Two in one - beauty and warmth in one bottle
Most popular exterior cladding materials
When choosing how to sheathe a wooden house from the outside, it is cheap, but with maximum thermal protection and a beautiful decorative effect, there are always several options. The most popular materials for exterior cladding are stone, wood and plastic. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of using these materials when cladding the outside of the house.
Sheathing with clapboard and block house
Clapboard (or wagon board) is called a thin sheathing board made of natural wood. From the point of view of environmental friendliness, lining is an ideal material for cladding a house with wooden walls, since the house turns out to be made entirely of natural wood.
Additional Information. The term "lining" has firmly taken root in everyday speech to refer to cladding boards having a tenon-groove connection, manufactured by the industry in accordance with GOST 8242-88. The original purpose of wagon boards was the lining of wagons, which then "migrated" to the construction industry.
The advantages of lining
The main advantages of external wall cladding with clapboard are:
relatively low weight of the facing coating, which saves on strengthening the foundation;
The lining is essentially a thin board
- natural wood lining does not contain toxic substances and has a beneficial effect on the human body;
- the wall of the house "breathes" and does not accumulate condensate, thereby preventing the formation of mold and mildew;
- excellent heat-shielding and noise-absorbing properties;
- lining from lining is endowed with high performance, resistant to temperature extremes, high humidity and mechanical damage.
- the outer surface of the wagon board is easily painted, allowing you to give the facade of the house color shades of any design style;
- good ventilation of clapboarded walls thanks to special air ducts in the solid board.
Disadvantages of lining and how to deal with them
Among the disadvantages of wooden cladding, the following factors should be noted:
- combustibility inherent in natural wood;
- excess moisture contained in damp skin;
- the presence of natural structural defects;
- susceptibility to destruction from insects.
To increase the period of trouble-free operation of the wagon board, it is treated with special compounds applied to the outer surface of the board:
antiseptics - to protect wood from decay, bacteria and insects, from exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
impregnations - to give fire-fighting properties;
stains and varnishes - to create color shades and protect against moisture, sunlight and pests.
Installation of lining is carried out only after pre-treatment
What type of lining to choose for the outer skin
Sheathing board is divided into four quality classes, depending on the type and location of defects and the presence of knots:
class "Extra" is assigned to a board with a flat surface, devoid of any defects, knots and cracks;
class A - the board has separate knots in the absence of potholes or holes from fallen knots;
class B - there are cracks, knots or holes from them, recesses and dents on the board, which were eliminated directly at the factory with putty;
class C - a complete analogue of defects, like class B boards, but not eliminated.
Such a detailed classification of the wagon board allows the developer to determine for himself the budget cladding option that matches the chosen facade design while minimizing costs and ensuring the required quality. An elite “teremok” is unthinkable without an “extra” class lining, while for an unbiased suburban residential extension, class B and C boards are enough.
Where and when is a block house used
A modern version of a cladding flat lining is a block house (from the English. Block house) with a convex front surface, imitating a rounded log segment, and a flat back surface. The wall sheathed with a block house looks colorful, not inferior in attractiveness to traditional Russian huts.
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Clearly about the use of a block house in home decoration on video:
Being, in its essence, an improved lining, the block house is endowed with the same pluses and minuses inherent in the wagon board.
Cladding with brick, decorative stone and tiles
The use of brick, decorative stone or tile for sheathing will make it possible to clad the house from the outside cheaply and in the shortest possible time. Even an old nondescript wooden building, dressed in brick or artificial imitation of natural stone, cannot be distinguished from brick mansions or stone castles.
The transformation of a wooden house into a brick one has two main goals:
If the house looks unpresentable, was built from wood of dubious quality, with violations of the architectural geometry of the building, then the brickwork will be able to correct the facade and hide the flaws.
Brickwork is necessary not so much to improve the facade, but to increase the strength and stiffness of the wall structure. The renovated house becomes heat-shielded and will be able to serve its owners for a long time.
With proper cladding, a gap is left between brick and wood
Pros and cons of using brick for decoration
The use of brick for the exterior cladding of a wooden house has significant advantages over the use of other materials:
the availability of the material;
low water absorption, providing excellent resistance to sediment moisture;
resistance to cyclical and sudden temperature changes;
good sound-absorbing and heat-insulating properties;
long service life exceeding 20 years.
Brick cladding is a good budget option in terms of price / quality compared to the cost of cladding from decorative coatings.
Of the shortcomings, it should be noted the large weight of the facing masonry, which creates an additional load on the foundation. It is advisable to calculate before starting work whether it is worth strengthening it.
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Additional nuances of finishing the house with bricks on the video:
Porcelain stoneware and clinker
Of the artificial stones, porcelain stoneware has gained wide popularity, the cladding of which gives a truly “stone” solidity to the entire residential complex. The purchase and installation of porcelain stoneware slabs is more expensive than other cladding methods, however, long-term operation that does not require repair, and the always fashionable architectural style more than pays off all costs.
Along with porcelain stoneware tiles, other modifications of facing tiles are produced that imitate brick and natural stones (under granite, basalt or marble), which can give an individual flavor to a simple wooden building.
Especially high strength and wear resistance has clinker tiles obtained by extrusion followed by firing at a temperature of 1250 ° C. Clinker tiles are characterized by minimal water absorption, since technological firing gives the tile an almost vitreous structure with water-repellent properties.
siding
In the Russian market of building materials, siding is called cladding panels that have a perforated edge on one side for fastening to the frame, on the other - an edge with a slight protrusion for covering the fasteners of the underlying elements.
Stone effect siding panels
Thus, the skin is given integrity and an attractive appearance.
Additional Information! The term "siding" often refers only to wall cladding panels of certain sizes. This approach is very incorrect, since siding (siding) in translation from English means “outer cladding”. So in the 19th century in the USA and Canada they called planed painted wooden boards nailed to the wall so that the bottom edge of the board slightly overhangs the top edge of the board set lower. With such a "leak", sedimentary moisture rolled straight down the cladding, without penetrating to the wall. In the general case, siding can even be called lining or block house, since they also belong to the outer cladding.
Varieties of siding
Siding panels are made by pressing, followed by applying the texture of wood, stone and other materials. There are several types of panels for siding:
- Wooden siding. Obtained by pressing wood pulp at high temperature. It has increased environmental friendliness, attractiveness, low thermal conductivity. The disadvantage is poor resistance to moisture.
- pvc siding. This material is also called vinyl siding. It is represented by lightweight PVC panels of a cellular structure, used as an independent heat-insulating layer due to the rather low thermal conductivity.
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About the nuances and procedure for finishing the house with siding on the video:
Vinyl siding is the most popular budget facing material, which compares favorably with other types of siding in the following indicators:
- does not increase the weight load on the foundation;
- does not have a tendency to corrosion and decay;
- tolerates temperature fluctuations from -50. up to +60 °С;
- retains an attractive fresh look for over 20 years;
- easy care, easy to clean.
Metal siding. For its production aluminum, zinc or steel is used. The thickness of the plates is 5 mm, installation is much easier than other types of cladding.
Fiber cement panels. Siding from a mixture of polymer fibers and cement. Differs in durability and high degree of fire safety.
facade paint
Painting walls is one of the most inexpensive ways to enhance their appeal. Still, well-chosen paint is an additional protection of wooden walls from ultraviolet radiation and moisture. Based on this, the requirements for paint and varnish coatings were formed:
Weather resistance. In addition to weathering, this includes the sun's rays, sudden changes in air temperature and other negative effects.
The manufacturer labels his products according to their purpose.
Biosecurity. Properly selected and applied paint is not eaten by any insect, and in addition, it prevents the formation of mold, fungi and the development of the process of decay.
Safety. After drying, the paint layer should not emit toxic substances.
Durability. The paint must retain all its properties throughout the entire service life - usually it is 5-7 years.
Types of paints
In order not to get confused in other characteristics, it is enough to learn for what purposes this or that basis is better suited.
Oil. An old-timer on the market, inferior to newcomers in quality, but winning in price. Of the minuses: dries for a long time, fades quickly, smells unpleasant. For work requires dilution with drying oil.
Acrylic. They dry quickly and are well absorbed into the surface, do not react to ultraviolet light, are vapor-permeable and environmentally friendly.
Alkyd. According to the result of staining, they are divided into matte and glossy. Thanks to the resins contained in the composition, the painted surface becomes moisture resistant. No strong odor.
Silicone. In addition to all other advantages, silicone paint additionally increases the mechanical strength of the painted surface.
The type of paint is also indicated on the packaging.
The nuances of using paint and varnish coatings
Savings and a good result of coloring depend on the correct use of paints and varnishes.
In addition to the cost, you also need to look at the paint consumption ml / m²
When choosing paint from a foreign manufacturer, one must understand that there are no serious frosts in Spain, unlike Finland. Therefore, for hot regions, it is better to take Spanish paint, and for frosty regions, Finnish products.
It is equally bad for painting when it is done in damp or hot weather. In the first case, the adhesion of the paint to the surface deteriorates, and in the second case, it may crack due to drying too quickly. If painting takes place in the morning, then first of all it is necessary to check whether dew has fallen out. The ideal option is a dry, slightly cloudy day, with air humidity up to 50% and a temperature of +5/+20 °C.
Painting is a very simple process, but before starting it, do not forget to study the instructions on the can of paint, if only because it indicates how many layers must be applied for a good result.
How is the installation of the exterior cladding of a wooden house
Regardless of the type of material used for cladding wooden walls, measures for cladding the outer wall are reduced to a unified algorithm.
Installation of all types of cladding is approximately the same
Treatment of the outer surface of wooden walls with antiseptic compounds. The purpose of the treatment is to prevent the possible destruction of wood from various kinds of biological factors. After installation of facing panels, the walls will no longer be available for processing.
Arrangement of a vapor barrier for natural air circulation in the wood of the wall using films, foils or special vapor barriers.
The construction of the frame (battens) for the heat-insulating layer.
Thermal insulation installation. For placement between the panels and the wall, foam, foam or mineral wool is used
Installation of waterproofing.
Installation of facing materials.
Prices for finishing materials for facing wooden houses
Choosing the better to sheathe a wooden house from the outside, reviews and prices become the main guidelines. In order to choose a budgetary and, if possible, high-quality option for facing the outer walls of a wooden house, it is necessary to navigate at least in the average prices on the line of sheathing materials. On the websites of organizations offering materials for sheathing, the following price ranges are indicated:
lining - from 150-250 rubles / m² for coniferous wood to 300-700 rubles / m² for valuable wood species;
block house - from 200 to 600 rubles / m²;
artificial stone - from 600 to 3000 rubles / m²;
In specialized stores there is always a wide choice - in terms of quality and prices.
- brick - within 800-1600 rubles / m²;
- wood siding - from 60 to 200 rubles / m²;
- PVC siding - from 100 to 300 rubles / m²;
- metal siding - from 200 to 700 rubles / m²;
- fiber cement siding - from 1000 to 3000 rubles / m².
In addition to the price, it is worth evaluating the availability of the purchase of material and delivery. If the material is difficult to find, then if the quantity is incorrectly calculated, then there is a risk of buying the missing cladding at exorbitant prices or finishing part of the work with another cladding.
It is important! When choosing an inexpensive facing material, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the prices for sheathing, but also to the prices of component parts, as well as consumables.
In this case, the cladding of a wooden house will be inexpensive for the developer and will allow you to build a new house or reconstruct an old one with minimal costs.
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About a non-standard solution in the exterior of the house on the video:
Also, on our website you can see the most popular projects wooden houses with various options for finishing the facade, from construction companies represented at the exhibition of houses Low-Rise Country.
Conclusion
In our realities, finishing the facade of a wooden house, at least at the initial stage, often becomes a search for a solution than to sheathe the house from the outside cheaply and beautifully. But the choice of a budget cladding option should not be reduced to a simple arithmetic operation showing where the least money will be spent on purchasing the material.
It is also necessary to take into account the cost of installation work, during which it becomes necessary to equip the frame and crate for thermal insulation, as well as the resource of trouble-free operation of the house. For example, the cost of wood siding is not high, but wood cladding must be periodically impregnated with special compounds to maintain antiseptic properties. Practice has shown that the most budget option is PVC siding and lining of medium quality.