The cladding of the building protects the house from numerous external influences. Today, more and more installation facade panels apply to new and old buildings - it is beautiful and reliable. Is it possible to do the work yourself, we will analyze in the article.
Do not confuse facade panels and siding, although their purpose is the same - facing the exterior walls of the house. Facade slabs appeared relatively recently and are actively replacing other methods of protecting buildings from atmospheric and other influences. They are thicker and more durable than siding. Materials for the production of such a shelter for the outer walls have also significantly expanded the range. Today, facade slabs are used both for full coverage at home, and for the basement cladding. Their demand is easy to explain: such a design of the facade replaces many natural materials, but is much cheaper.
The house, finished with facade slabs, is protected and beautiful
There are numerous types of facade slabs on the market:
An inexpensive cladding option that can be mounted on a lightweight frame or directly on the wall, taking into account the ideal surface. A variety of shapes and colors can please any owner. The disadvantage is the lack of vapor permeability and fragility. Frost resistance is not too high, so it is not worth using such a cladding in the Far North. Many types of vinyl boards are flammable, and most emit harmful fumes when burned.
They are made of concrete and wood fibers with the use of synthetic additives, which are a binding component. Durable, environmentally friendly, vapor-permeable, non-flammable fiber-cement facade cladding has won the market in many countries. Imitation natural materials not only in outward coincidence, but also in quality characteristics. The material "under the tree" has the warmth of natural wood, but does not burn or rot.
They are mainly used for the lungs. country houses and cottages, as they have significant drawbacks: combustibility, susceptibility to decay. But these are one of the most frost-resistant materials - up to 100 cycles, they do not crack and are environmentally friendly.
They are made of galvanized steel or vinyl-coated aluminum. Easy to use and install, especially cassette types. Durable, not subject to decay, well protect the house from noise, dust and moisture. The disadvantage is that the material does not breathe, the outer coating is prone to burning, a considerable cost.
This facade material differs in the high durability, resistance to all types of fungi and damages. Porcelain stoneware slabs look expensive and stylish. Such facades give the impression of prosperity and protect the house from any outside influences. Lack of panel weight. It is quite difficult to carry out cladding alone.
We tend to associate glass facades with major shopping malls or office buildings, but glass is increasingly in demand among those who want to give the walls of their mansion a stylish and sometimes fantastic look. Used shockproof, often bulletproof glass class A and B. Reinforced glass, triplex, glass from foamed glass granulate are used. The advantages of such walls are in their beauty and unusualness. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to install and expensive.
The design of the thermal panel is a thick layer of polyurethane foam or polystyrene, covered with ceramic tiles to protect the material from external influences. Such protective facades have a lot of advantages: high heat and noise insulation, durability, frost resistance, impact resistance. The simplicity of the tenon-groove fasteners makes it easy to mount such a cladding.
They are two layers of metal, between which is pressed plastic layer and vapor barrier. This is an excellent sound insulator. Withstands any temperature fluctuations. Such plates may be different surface. Not subject to corrosion and fungus. Operating temperatures from -180 to +100 degrees.
Variety of exterior wall cladding
Finishing the building with facade slabs has more pluses than minuses, and therefore we will immediately say about the disadvantage. The fastening of the facade panel is always carried out on a special frame, and therefore the manufacture of such facades requires knowledge and certain experience. In addition, the cost of many materials is quite high. The advantages of wall cladding with these finishing materials are obvious:
Before you get started, there are a few important tips to keep in mind.
The first step will be the manufacture of the crate. It can be of several types, but the most important thing is to decide if you need insulation under the facade elements or not. It must be remembered that even if you live in a warm area, insulation serves not only to retain heat, but also protects from heat. It takes on the moisture of evaporation and transfers the dew point beyond the walls of the house. Modern heaters are noise absorbers and carry part of the protective function. facade system. This is only the main part of the advantages of organizing a facade with heaters. True, there is a drawback: the material has a cost of 200 rubles per square meter. On the other hand, if the walls require quality straightening, you cannot do without it. It is better to follow the advice and design a good ventilated facade on your house, then straightening the walls is not required.
Sheaths are of two types
The crate can be made of metal and wood. For heavy boards, e.g. natural stone, glass or porcelain stoneware frame is required from a metal profile.
Let's take a metal grill as a basis. If you live in a warm area, then vertical planks can be dug into the ground, and in areas with freezing soil, you need to measure at least 40 cm from the ground and start attaching the planks in increments of 91 cm or a little smaller size insulation. When fastening plates without insulation, horizontal strips are mounted to vertical strips without protrusions "flush", the strapping step will be 46 cm.
Strapping plan
We proceed to the installation of the starting profile. It is mounted above the tide, if any. In the case of a ventilated facade, the ebb is installed under the J-profile, into which the lower layer of insulation is attached. Installation of the starting profile begins along the bottom bar of the frame strictly horizontally. Don't forget to measure the corner panels. Usually their sides are 10 cm, so the starting profile is mounted with a 10 cm indent from the corner. If the lower edge of the slab requires trimming, then the starting profile is not used, and the lining is screwed or nailed directly to the crate.
Lathing with starting profile
Attach the corner first. Now move the first panel along the starting profile to the left until it is fully connected to the corner. Note that the mounting pins must mate correctly. Fix the plate and fill the joint with sealant. Move on to the next plate, moving from left to right. Cut slabs as needed, being careful not to cut more than one field connection. The elements are cut with a grinder or a saw with rare teeth. Adjust the saw stroke to avoid chipping. last panel cut to size.
Installation of the first row
Subsequent rows are fastened according to the scheme of the first row. For "brick" facades, it is necessary to move the slab relative to another in order to get a natural pattern of a brick wall.
To mount internal corners, you can use a J-profile or cut the slabs according to the size and pattern. Take two profiles and install in the inner corner of the building. The fastening step is 15-20 cm.
The last row of panels ends with the fastening of the J-profile and the ebb.
Installing a J-profile for internal corners
Installation of heavy facade elements is carried out in a different way. It is impossible to simply fix a fiberboard or porcelain stoneware to the starting profile without additional fasteners. Therefore, the course of work is as follows.
Important! Do not use a galvanized profile for plasterboard! The facade is too heavy for this metal. You need to purchase a special reinforced profile.
Wall surface prepared for fixing the facing material
We install the brackets on which the vertical profile will then be attached. The size of the working part of the bracket is calculated from the thickness of the insulation. After laying the thermal insulation, we install vertical profiles. Mount the main and intermediate profile. The main one should be located at the junction of the plates, and the intermediate one in the middle. The step is calculated based on architectural features building design and wind load: the dimension between the profiles is usually 40-60 cm. The horizontal planks have a pitch corresponding to the dimensions of the panel.
Important! During installation, do not forget to leave 3 mm between the plates for thermal expansion! The ends are protected with a special sealant, which should be included.
Corner mounting
Metal or composite cassette plates for outer cladding- very comfortable and advantageous material for self cladding.
Important! Some cassettes made of composites can warp and fade under intense sun, so be sure to read the instructions before buying! The material must comply with GOST.
External and interior view cassettes
Mounting cassettes is a whole structure, which includes metallic profile, internal and outer corners, platbands, flashings, slopes, fasteners. These frameworks make it much easier self-mounting. Work can be done with the help of internal and external fasteners. The visible principle is carried out through special holes with which each cassette is equipped. Usually these are steel curved tiles. Hidden way characteristic of cassettes with curved bases. They are inserted into the grooves, like a Lego constructor. For such a system, the installation of an L-shaped profile is required.
Flush-mounted cassette
For a better understanding of the installation work, we bring to your attention a film about fixing vinyl panels yourself.
Installation of vinyl panels
There are many ways to decorate the exterior walls of a building, we have shown one of them. Do-it-yourself installation of facade panels can be done even alone.
When the house is built, you should take care of the facade decoration, which should be not only beautiful, but also functional. Today there is a huge variety of materials that protect the walls. frame house from moisture, natural precipitation, wind. The most common material today can be called facade panels.
The surface on which the facade panels are attached must be clean (without fungal and mold formations), as well as smooth and without cracks - they must first be eliminated.
A crate made of metal treated or treated with an anti-corrosion spray, such as zinc, is mounted around the perimeter. 
The formed frame creates and provides a flat surface. A heater or is added to the resulting voids. This is necessary for the so-called heat shield effect, it effectively retains heat indoors.
Installation of the first facade panel
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the tart plank is attached at the lowest point of the building, it is necessary to leave 10 cm from each edge of the wall in order to mount the outer corners there. It is important that its position remains horizontal, since the rest of the panels will be oriented towards it.
Sometimes it is necessary to cut the panels of the 1st row, for this you can use a circular saw, in such situations the starting profile is not used: the panels are only fastened through the front side with 5 nails or more, if necessary. A separate hole is drilled under each nail.
Subsequent rows of façade panels should be installed with a small distance so that the material has room for expansion.
Often the top row also needs trimming, do not violate the integrity of the protective layer in this case, otherwise the facade panels will not only look ugly, but also specifications get worse.
Consist of reinforcing fibers and mineral fillers. Differ high level resistance to external influences and good flexibility.
Such panels are attached to an already attached frame (if we are talking about 14 mm panels), on or the supporting frame of the building (panels 16 mm and more). Thin panels are mounted on galvanized screws, thicker ones are fixed with clamps.
Fiber panels are installed on the frame, which, in turn, is fixed to the wall on brackets through paronite (it will help minimize the load on the frame structure at the time of settlement). A vapor barrier film is placed between the cells of the frame, on top of which a vapor barrier film is laid.
Additional workflow levels: a basement ebb is fixed to the frame (above the blind area by 5-10 cm);
Kleimers for installation of plates are placed on all vertical guides.
A seam bar is made to properly position the plates relative to each other.
On the clamps located below, fiber plates are put on and fixed with fasteners. All joints are processed and painted in the color of the panels.
To install them, it is also necessary to remove the previous decoration of the house, remove irregularities. Then the walls must be marked with lines clearly vertically and horizontally at a distance of 50-70 cm. It can be wooden or metal, it is reinforced in the area and. The cells of the lattice are also filled with insulation and film.
The specificity of the work is that plastic panels mounted from the corner of the building and from the bottom row, by connecting the locks and attaching them to self-tapping screws.
Differ in the increased level of durability and polymeric protective coating. requires metal crate, which is attached to the walls with perforated hangers.
Insulation is laid in the cells, but it is necessary to provide for such an aspect as the possibility of a facade, otherwise the condensate formed under the metal will begin to destroy the wooden surface.
Mounted from the bottom corner.
Installation starts from the left corner in the starting profile, the clamps are fixed on the spikes, to which the next thermal panel is attached.
This name is not accidental, since the panel contains 3 layers, one of which is a heater.
Such panels are not easy to install alone: first, a U-profile is attached, where the 1st panel is inserted, and a frame from the corner of the building. Everything is set according to the level, the plate is attached directly to the frame.
Installation of facade panels is perhaps the most important stage in finishing your home. From correct installation depends not only on the appearance and protection of the main material of the structure, but also on the guarantee. We remind you that 50 years of service can only be ensured if the facade panels are correctly installed. Alas, some homeowners, trying to save money, entrust the installation to non-professional workers, who often do not even read specially developed recommendations for the installation of facade panels. As a result, there are not provided thermal gaps, panels tightly screwed to the facade, which do not have the ability to expand and contract under the influence of temperatures. One of the most common mistakes in the installation of facade panels is the neglect of creating a crate.
Pay attention again! Mounting wall panels – milestone work on your home. Read the installation instructions carefully. Use original profiles and tools and materials recommended by the manufacturer.
Install wind and vapor barrier, if provided by the project. If you plan to install additional thermal insulation, mount an additional crate for insulation.
The crate for facade panels can be wooden (in this case, it must be pre-treated with special bioprotective compounds) or from special galvanized profiles intended for facade work.
The crate is installed vertically / horizontally. The horizontal lathing is installed under the starting profile, J-profile, horizontal panel fastening points. The vertical lathing is installed at the corners and vertical points of fastening of the panels. The step of the crate is determined based on the dimensions of the installed panels. All installed crate must provide a flat surface.
Due to the fact that facade panels tend to expand and contract with temperature changes, the following rules must be followed during installation: In order to proceed with the installation of panels, it is necessary to measure the basement of the building "to the horizon", determining the lowest and highest points of the wall above the horizon. This can be done using the water level. After the water in the level takes a horizontal position, mark it with a pencil on the wall. This is done with each of the corners of the building, bypassing it around the perimeter. You must come to the same point from which you started. From pencil marks, measure the distance to the bottom of the wall.
If the distance from the marks to the ground is different, the foundation is uneven. In this case, with small slopes, it is better to make a blind area parallel to the previously measured horizontal line and mount the starting profiles, as described above. If this is not possible, then the need for start profile disappears in these areas. Then it is necessary to determine at what height it is better to place the second row of panels.
From this level mark required size and trim the bottom of the panels to right size. Install them by fixing them in the upper horizontal and side vertical holes. If necessary, you can make additional nail holes, similar to the factory ones in the bottom of the panels. It is better to do this in the places of the "seam" so that the self-tapping screw is less noticeable.
Attention! It is impossible to fix the panel with a self-tapping screw by screwing it directly into the panel (outside the nail hole), since over time this can lead to deformation of the product.
Using the facade J-profile in the finishing of the inner corner:
Using the facade J-profile as a edging for the upper part of the panels:
If you want to make your Vacation home more attractive in appearance, add rigor to its design, then for this there are facade panels under the stone. Natural stone has long been used as a decorative element. And now materials are often used that are able to repeat the texture of natural stone. What type of panels is better to use for cladding, and how to attach them to the facade?
The stone surface has a rather unusual texture, which is often used to decorate various buildings. Various types of stones are practically not used in private construction anymore, since it is expensive and impractical. As a replacement, panels with a stone texture are used, which can be quite accurately repeated under wild stone, brickwork, marble and granite.
The imitation is so accurate that it is almost impossible to visually distinguish a copy from the breed.
A similar effect was achieved thanks to special machines that can make quite beautiful relief tiles from polymers. Facade panels have a number of undeniable advantages:
But the variety of plates will be able to amaze any user.
Now guess what materials facade panels for exterior decoration of a house can be made of? At the moment, the market can offer as many as 5 different options:
For exterior decoration of houses, the facade panel is ideal. And that's why:
Lightweight panels are quite cheap. For example, sizes standard product- 1x0.5 m; if it is PVC material, then the cost of 1 element will be about 100 rubles. 1 sq.m. decor imitating stone, Russian-made will cost 350 rubles. German options are more expensive: from 700 to 1500 rubles per 1 sq. m. The same prices for Japanese panels. So when choosing finishing material it all comes down to looking at PVC under a rock.
The wall panels are firmly connected to each other thanks to the locks. Docking, 2 elements are firmly connected in single structure. Complete with panels there is always an instruction, which describes in detail how to connect them together correctly, and also where it is better to start installation. In any case, you will need the following tools:
The sequence of work is as follows (consider a ventilated version of the design):
Pay attention to such nuances:
With the help of decorative panels, you can transform both wooden and brick buildings. If you are tired of the nondescript dull look of your house, then purchase a siding kit and install it on the facade of the building. The stone relief and texture of the rock will change beyond recognition visual perception even a small house.
You just need to carefully approach the choice of color.
For example, if you choose too dark siding and mount it on small building, then it will visually become even smaller and darker.
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By appearance facade panels are almost indistinguishable from brickwork or natural stone finishes. However, if you need to have the appropriate skills and tools to lay natural materials, then a non-professional can handle facade panels. And the installation itself will take much less time.
Ease of installation is perhaps the main advantage of basement siding, although not the only one (for more information on the benefits, see the article " Exterior finish basement siding at home: pros and cons). But it also has a number of nuances that need to be taken into account. Let's see?
If you decide to do the installation of facade panels with your own hands, this step-by-step instruction will help you.
"Try on" the finish you like on your home. Will you combine it with other materials? Or would you prefer a single-panel façade? You can choose the cladding in online program « ».
Measure all parameters of the house: walls, windows, doors, all openings and decorative elements. This will allow you to accurately calculate the required amount of materials. By the way, a preliminary calculation can be done in the same Alta Planner. But before buying panels, trims and accessories, it is better to contact the company salon for the final calculation. Alta-Profile specialists will calculate the materials for your home free of charge upon purchase.
All elements that may interfere with work must be removed from the surface of the facade. If there's leftovers on the wall old finish, it is better to remove them. wooden structures process protective equipment from moisture, mold and mildew.
The crate must be installed. It can be plastic, metal or wood. We recommend giving preference to the first option. The plastic crate has the same characteristics as the panels themselves, so the facade does not deform during thermal expansion and contraction. Please note: different batten profiles are used for different panels!
At this stage, it is very important to use a level so that all the planks are installed strictly horizontally and vertically. Otherwise, there will be a distortion of the entire facade.
Installation of panels begins with the starting bar. It is installed exactly horizontally and fixed with self-tapping screws every 30-40 cm.
Also, instead of the starting bar, you can use a j-profile. It allows you to create a kind of side on the wall of the house. The same bar can be taken to finish the inner corners.
Make sure that outer corner installed straight. Secure it with self-tapping screws.
Install the panels from the bottom up, from left to right.
Insert the first panel into starting bar and secure with fasteners. Insert the next panel into the fasteners of the first. And so on until the end of the first row. After that, you can go to the second row and above.
The installation of the facade is completed by installing the j-profile strip.
Insulation can be installed under the facade panels. It is attached to the crate and must be protected by an insulating film.
Facade panels are designed exclusively for mounting on vertical surface and are not suitable for roofing or flooring.
Facade panels are fastened to the crate through special grooves. Do not make holes yourself!
Self-tapping screws must be screwed strictly perpendicular to the mounting base and, of course, in the center of the perforation in panels and planks.
With temperature fluctuations, facade panels change their linear dimensions. So that at the same time they do not deform, leave gaps between the panels, and do not screw in the screws until they stop.
Especially for the facade panels "Alta-Profile" finishing elements "" were developed. They will give the facade a more interesting, bright and complete appearance.
Before starting work, we recommend that you study and watch the video. If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better not to take risks and order. Thus, Alta-Profil's certified teams have been trained by facade panel manufacturers and have extensive experience in working with materials. Therefore, we can guarantee the quality of their work.
