The facade is the hallmark of any building, in addition, the exterior of the house, as you know, serves to protect the walls from rain and other negative environmental influences. Therefore, the choice of finishing materials must be approached competently and responsibly.
Currently, the market is replete with various offers, which, on the one hand, is, of course, good, but on the other hand, because of this, it is not easy for a beginner to decide what is the best way to decorate a house. To help in this matter, below I will introduce you to the most common technologies for exterior decoration and their features, as well as modern facade materials.
Exterior finishing options
So, the following facade finishing options are currently popular:
- dry (curtain facade)- implies the installation of the frame, which is subsequently sheathed with panels;
- wet (plaster)- carried out using all kinds of plaster solutions that can be applied to the walls in different ways;
- cladding with piece materials- means pasting walls with tiles, natural stone or other similar materials;
- brick cladding- in this case, walls of facing bricks are erected around the perimeter of the house;
- thermal panels- This is a relatively new material that is attached to the walls in a dry way.
Each of these finishes has its own characteristics, as well as pros and cons, which we will talk about below.
Option 1: curtain wall
Technology features
The ventilated or hinged facade technology is very popular, as it has a number of advantages:
- the facade is quick and easy to install, and you can do the finishing at any temperature;
- the finish is quite strong and durable;
- a large selection of materials, which allows you to implement any facade design to your taste;
- it is possible to place thermal insulation under the cladding, as well as hide communications.
Due to the absence of wet works, this finish is an excellent option for wooden buildings. Also, in a similar way, you can decorate a house from blocks, such as aerated concrete or wood concrete. Truth, in this case, it is necessary to use special fasteners for mounting the frame.
Conclusion
Exterior decoration of the house can be done in different ways and materials. Moreover, it is impossible to say unequivocally that some option is better, and some worse, since they all have their own pros and cons. Therefore, everyone must make their own choice depending on their own wishes, financial capabilities and other factors.
If you have any questions regarding the decoration of the facade, ask them in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.
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