The choice of material and technology for finishing the facade of the house should be done at the design stage. The modern market offers a lot of the most different materials, therefore, arrange the facade in accordance with a certain budget or design idea won't be difficult. When choosing a material for finishing the facade of a private house, you should take into account two of the most important factors. Firstly, the house must be in harmony with the surrounding area, look aesthetically pleasing and in accordance with the tastes of the owner. Secondly, the facade material should become protection for the house, playing the role of additional insulation and sound insulation, as well as protecting load-bearing structures from moisture, sunlight and other negative impacts. Not everyone finishing material will cope with the tasks, so we will focus on the best options.
Types of facade structures
Among other things, when choosing a facade material, it is necessary to take into account what the building is built from; the principle of organization may depend on this facade finishing. For example, for wooden houses It is recommended to install a ventilated façade.
It is customary to divide facades into the following types:
Depending on whether there is a gap between external wall houses and finishing materials, facades are divided into:
- ventilated;
- unventilated.
Ventilated facade
Ventilated facades suggest the presence ventilation gap between the façade material and the wall or, if used. The gap is necessary for free air circulation and removal of excess moisture that condenses or leaves the house through the walls. The floor wall material remains completely protected from all atmospheric influences. It is better to equip such a façade when the walls breathe. involves installing finishing material directly to the wall. Sometimes facades are classified simply as ventilated and “wet”, although this is not entirely correct.
Now we can move on to the materials that are widely used in finishing the facade of a private house.
No. 1. Plaster for facade finishing
No. 3. Facing brick
One of the most popular materials for facade finishing has always been and is. It is clear that for these purposes, not an ordinary construction one is used, but a special decorative one, which is called.
Ceramic brick
Ceramic brick, made from clay by firing it, is well known to each of us. Its facing variety amazes with a wide variety of colors and textures, but this is not the only advantage of the material.
Advantages:
- durability;
- environmental friendliness;
- good sound and heat insulation characteristics;
- resistance to temperature changes, sunlight, fire;
- relative cheapness.
Flaws:
Hyperpressed brick
This material is obtained by using shell rock and some special additives using the semi-dry pressing method. Outwardly, it resembles ceramic brick, but in many respects it is ahead of it.
Advantages:
- durability and strength;
- good geometry;
- frost resistance;
- large assortment;
- ease of processing.
The water absorption of such bricks is at an average level - about 5-6%, and the obvious disadvantages of the material include high thermal conductivity, the ability to change color over time and heavy weight, which affects transportation. 
Sand-lime brick
Facing sand-lime brick made from cement-sand mixture by autoclaving, special additives can be used. Due to the ease of production and low cost of raw materials, sand-lime brick is considered one of the most available materials among other types of bricks.
Advantages:
- high strength;
- precise geometry;
- environmental friendliness;
- good soundproofing qualities;
- low price.
Flaws:
No. 4. Porcelain tiles for facade
Advantages:
- durability;
- the widest range. You can find tiles of any size, color and texture, as well as those imitating stone, brick and other materials;
- resistance to negative environmental factors;
- fire resistance;
- relatively light weight.
The tiles can be installed either using the “wet” method or by installing a ventilated façade. 
No. 6. Concrete facade tiles
The material is produced on the basis of cement, quartz sand, filler and additives.
Advantages:
- durability and moisture resistance;
- strength and rigidity;
- large selection;
- relatively low price.
Flaws:
No. 7. Decorative siding
Siding is one of the most inexpensive, easy to use and modern materials for the facade of the house. Has wonderful decorative qualities, sold in a wide range, boasts decent durability (up to 50 years), excellent sound and heat insulation qualities. Siding can be used to cover any surface and even improve a long-built house.
Main types of decorative siding:
- vinyl;
- wooden;
- metal;
- cement.
Vinyl siding
Made from polyvinyl chloride, it can imitate stone, brick, wood and other natural materials. – one of the most popular materials for facade cladding, used most often in domestic private construction.
Advantages:
Often the advantages include resistance to mechanical damage, but a strong blow can destroy the integrity of the material. Among shortcomings a large coefficient of linear expansion, which must be taken into account during installation, low thermal insulation qualities and the difficulty of replacing a damaged element in case of repair.
It is worth highlighting basement siding. It is completely identical to vinyl, but differs in increased thickness: 3.5 mm versus 0.7-1.2 for conventional PVC siding. Due to this, the resistance to mechanical damage increases, which makes the material one of the best in terms of price and quality ratio for. 
Wood siding
Metal siding
Made from aluminum or steel, which are coated with a layer of primer and polymer coating. in private construction it is rarely used due to high price. Better suited for cladding a house steel sheets with a zinc protective layer and polymer or powder coating.
Advantages:
- strength;
- durability (up to 50 years);
- resistance to temperature changes;
- non-flammability;
- resistance to any weather conditions;
- high aesthetics;
- relative ease of installation.
In addition, metal siding is resistant to corrosion due to protective coatings, but if such a coating is damaged, you should expect rust to appear. Naturally, there is no need to talk about heat and sound insulation qualities. 
Cement siding
The material is obtained by mixing and pressing cellulose fibers and cement. Cement siding can replace stone in its decorative and performance qualities.
Advantages:
- high strength;
- resistance to precipitation, sunlight, high and low temperatures;
- fire resistance.
Among cons heavy weight, difficult installation, high cost and insufficiently wide selection of colors and textures. 
No. 8. Sandwich panels
They are a multilayer material consisting of two layers of rigid material (usually metal) and a layer of insulation between them. This entire “sandwich” is connected using the hot pressing method; the surface of the panels can be smooth, embossed or decorative.
Advantages:
The only downside is the high price.
No. 9. Facade cassettes
Metal facade cassettes are widely used today for cladding facades administrative buildings, but more recently they have also been used in private construction. The material is easy to recognize by its characteristic appearance: these are square or rectangular elements made of metal (steel, aluminum, less often copper) with polymer coating.
Advantages:
- high reliability and durability;
- aesthetics;
- large selection of sizes and colors;
- resistance to negative environmental factors and fire.
Metal cassettes can be used for cladding old and newly constructed buildings and are mounted on a frame. The only negative is the high price.
No. 10. New and undistributed materials
In addition to those materials that have already become traditional in the field of facade cladding, there are also more innovative and in some ways even more progressive. The most interesting of them:
- concrete siding. Made from cement, sand and dyes. The material has excellent appearance and a pleasant rough surface, it is durable, but quite heavy, so it will require reinforcement;
- clinker thermal panels consist of ordinary clinker tiles and a fused polystyrene foam layer, and this is an excellent insulation material. While visually attractive, such finishing becomes an additional heat insulator. Disadvantage – high price;
- glass panels– a popular option for shopping centers and administrative buildings. To arrange a private suitable for home only if you like bold decisions.
The choice of finishing material for the facade should be preceded by a multifactor analysis, including the climatic features of the region, the type of house, the style features of the site, one’s own preferences, wall material, one’s own requirements and preferences. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from.
The facade of any building is its architectural garment, its outer shell. And the first impression that you get about the whole house depends on what it will be like. Of course, the chosen method of finishing the exterior of a private household reflects taste preferences, favorite color palette and even the lifestyle of the owners. But when planning the appearance of the facade of the house, it is important to remember not only the external attractiveness of the finishing materials, but also the functional component. The finish must protect from moisture and be resistant to corrosion, withstand frost and calmly endure active sun rays, insulate the building and be non-toxic, not harm the health of homeowners and the environment.
When choosing a style for the exterior of a building, it is important to take into account several components: the climate and surrounding nature, the territorial specifics of the location of the house, the appearance of neighboring buildings and your desire to merge with the general stop or, conversely, to stand out from the crowd of private houses.
When deciding on the style of the facade, you need to remember that design is a flight of fancy and the canons are alien to it, so most houses decorated these days have a mixture of at least two stylistic trends, and sometimes more, in their designs and finishing methods.
Country style in the design of facades of private houses
Features of national culture, art and territorial location are reflected in the methods of construction and decoration of architectural structures in different countries. Cosmopolitanism in architecture and beyond has led to the fact that there are no restrictions on the use of certain elements of the national style outside the state. It’s not difficult to find a house in Russia made in German or French style.
For example, this modern private house harmoniously combines the presence of classical, Central European and German half-timbered styles. This is indicated not only by the design of the building, but by the method of finishing. To give a finished building a half-timbered style, it is enough to use dark wooden beams placed on a light background in the surface finishing. This type of surface treatment is quite economical and quick to implement, but you need to be prepared for the fact that the beams will need to be replaced every 15-17 years.
Country style is characterized by the use natural materials- stone and wood. Even if the stone is artificial, and thanks to modern technologies, it is practically impossible to distinguish it from natural one. This style of facade design will come in handy for houses located outside the city, near forests or mountains.
As you know, the Provence style is part of the country style, which has French roots. Unlike “pure” country, which is dominated by warm shades, Provence tends to be colder and brighter color scheme. A white can be called a favorite of this style.
Completely finishing a house in the Provence style can be quite difficult for economic reasons. Finishing all the walls with stone, even artificial, may require a lot of money. Therefore, in the design of the facades of private houses, designers often resort to mixing modern finishing materials, such as sandwich panels or siding, leaving only the base of the building for cladding with expensive stone.
The warm shades of the building's stone cladding look incredibly harmonious against the backdrop of wildlife, fitting perfectly into the local landscape.
Sometimes country style is combined in design with the high-tech direction, despite the almost diametric principles of both styles. Modern technologies, simplicity and rigor, minimalism and clear lines, meet the smoothness and warmth of natural materials.
French country has always been characterized by snow-white windows, divided into several sections, and the use of light colors to decorate building gables and small balconies.
IN modern houses It is often difficult to determine whether the appearance of a building belongs to a particular style; perhaps this is due to the fact that at the design stage, rarely does anyone think about stylistic directions, and the question of choice arises already at the stage of finishing the facade surfaces.
The chalet style as a way of organizing building facades is very common in the West, especially in France and the Alps. Initially, it arose as a housing option for shepherds living at the foot of the mountains. Currently, the style has undergone many changes and has acquired the status of a chic option for arranging the facade of a private household. The use of wood and stone for surface finishing takes style to a different level of financial costs. This style is more suitable for a country retreat; meeting a chalet-style house in the urban jungle will be a rarity.
This country style has oriental roots. The design of the roof and the simplicity of the overall decoration indicate oriental motifs, which are also reflected in the landscape design of the private courtyard.
And this private house is closest in its style to modernism. A slightly shocking style, for those who are not afraid to be in the center of everyone's attention. Flights of fancy, freedom of thought, lack of restrictions are the credo of this style.
Minimalism and industrialization are the main features of modern private houses
If we talk about private households located within the city or near it, then recently there has been a tendency to industrialize the exterior of buildings. The minimalist style, combining elements of the high-tech movement, has become increasingly popular among homeowners and designers.
As a rule, houses in a minimalist style are simple in terms of geometry and facade decoration. Clear forms, simplicity and conciseness are the main concept modern buildings.
Even the use of natural materials, or their artificial analogues, for finishing private houses in the case of minimalist design does not allow us to doubt for a second the general style of home ownership.
At first glance, it is difficult to determine whether this building is residential or industrial; often only the size and landscape design of a private yard indicate the presence of homeowners.
Often a house in a minimalist style has large windows, panoramic ensembles. In general, space, or rather its abundance, is the main criterion for minimalism not only in the exterior, but also in the interior design of such houses. Nothing superfluous and complete freedom.
For this private house with a strict geometric shape, a very relaxed finishing option was chosen. The top floor seems to be shrouded in snow-white lace. A striking example of the fact that minimalism does not have to be boring.
When decorating houses in a minimalist style, light colors are often used. This is due to the fact that large areas of undiluted surfaces of modern buildings would look rather difficult in a dark palette of colors.
And this house is saturated and bright colors has an incredibly festive look, despite the simplicity of its geometric shapes.
More modestly sized homes are often full of contrasts in terms of color choices. Application of slatted finishing method vertical surfaces also often found in modern private buildings.
On construction forums where facade cladding is discussed, every third post is about how something went wrong. The plaster was cracked, the bark beetle became clogged with dirt and lost its appearance, facing bricks and tiles began to fall off. This happens when the material for finishing the facade is chosen on emotions or based only on the budget.
When choosing finishing materials, you need to focus not only on price and appearance. How the finishing of the façade of a house behaves during operation is influenced by the material of the walls, the thickness of the foundation, and even what climate zone you live in.
In this article we will look at materials for finishing facades, their advantages and disadvantages, and we will understand in which cases this or that finishing material is suitable.
Popular finishing materials:
- Decorative plaster
- Bark beetle
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural wood
- Artificial and natural stone
- Brick
- Tile
- Siding
- Facade panels
Cladding a house with decorative plaster
Where is it used?
Decorative plaster is suitable for houses with complex architecture. It can be applied to walls made of brick, shell, concrete, foam and aerated concrete. But there is a nuance: if the masonry is uneven and the vertical discrepancies reach 2-3 cm, then leveling the wall with layers of plaster is expensive.
The material may crack at low temperatures. Therefore, such plaster is rarely used in the northern regions.
Stores offer several types of plasters, depending on the problems that need to be solved.
Acrylic
Elastic plaster. If you follow the application technology, it will not crack even with slight shrinkage of the house. Resistant to high humidity and frost, vapor permeable. Plaster quickly absorbs dirt, but is easy to clean.
Using acrylic plaster you can create different textures (photo No. 1)
Silicone
It has good wear resistance. With its help you can create different wall textures: grooves, “pebbles”, patterns. Silicone plaster needs to be updated no more than once every 10-15 years.
“Pebble” effect created with silicone plaster (photo No. 2)
Mineral
Consists of cement and colored stone chips. The color range is small - 4-7 colors. The downside is low elasticity. At the slightest shrinkage of the house, the plaster on the outside cracks. This is especially impractical because all new homes are susceptible to shrinkage.
Mineral plaster with marble chips in its composition hides unevenness on the walls well (photo No. 3)
Silicate
It is based on potassium liquid glass, which provides high moisture and fire protection. High vapor permeability and low contamination are the advantages of this material.
Silicate plaster can be applied in a thin layer (photo No. 4)
Pros and cons of finishing with plaster
Pros
- Suitable for cladding very complex architectural structures.
- Can be combined with other types of materials.
- Lower price compared to other types of facing materials.
Cons
- Needs updating and repair every 2-4 years depending on the type of plaster.
- Not suitable for curved walls. It is necessary to first remove the wall so that there is no vertical discrepancy. These are additional costs.
- High requirements for compliance with application technology. Before applying plaster, the walls of the house must be prepared: cleaned, leveled, reinforced with mesh, puttied and primed.
To reinforce the facade, the builders used poor quality glue and mesh, which is why the plaster began to crack a month after application (photo No. 5)
Exterior decoration of the house with bark beetle
Where is it used?
The bark beetle is used for plastering the facades of houses and offices. Suitable for walls made of stone, brick, sandwich panels, concrete, foam and aerated concrete. It can be applied to any insulation: mineral wool, foam concrete, expanded polystyrene.
There are two types of bark beetle:
- Acrylic. Sold ready-made. Does not need painting.
- Cement-gypsum or mineral. Sold as a dry mixture. The mineral bark beetle must be painted with silicone-based paint. Otherwise, in 2-4 years not only the decorative layer will collapse, but also the base reinforcing layer.
Depending on the application technique, the bark beetle looks different (photo No. 6)
Pros
- Weather resistance. The plaster can withstand temperatures from - 55°C to + 60°C.
- Resistance to mechanical stress. The bark beetle can withstand impacts from hail, water flow, and light tapping.
- Texture, which can be used to hide uneven walls. Also, due to the pattern on the bark beetle, cracks are less visible.
- Easy to apply. If desired, you can plaster the walls yourself.
- Large selection of colors.
Cons
- It quickly becomes clogged with dust. It needs to be washed at least once a year.
- If a chip has formed, it is difficult to restore the bark beetle without it being noticeable.
- If you do not prepare the walls for application or violate the technology, there is a risk of swelling and peeling of the plaster.
Cladding a house with porcelain stoneware
Porcelain tiles according to their own technical properties not inferior to natural stone. In addition to the decorative function, porcelain stoneware also has a protective function: it provides sound and heat insulation.
Where is it used?
Porcelain stoneware is used for cladding the facades of office and residential buildings. In Russia they are used mainly for cladding basements or office buildings. The material makes the structure heavier. Therefore, if you plan to use it for cladding a private house, study the house design and make sure that the foundation has a safety margin.
In Russia, façade finishing with porcelain stoneware is rarely used in private housing construction (photo No. 7)
Pros
- Increased strength and weather resistance.
- Does not allow moisture to pass through, does not fade and does not lose its appearance. The material reliably protects the facade from destruction.
- Does not require repair. During operation there is no need to update the facade.
- Resistant to mold and condensation.
- Representative appearance.
Cons
- Heavy weight. Porcelain tiles significantly make the building heavier. It is advisable to take this into account at the design stage.
- High price. The cost of porcelain stoneware and facade cladding work is 2-8 times higher than that of other facing materials.
- Increased requirements for installation quality. It is difficult to find a team that has enough experience working with this material.
Decorating the facade of a house with wood
Where is it used?
Wood is used for cladding private and country houses. Suitable for finishing walls made of brick, foam and aerated concrete, as well as for frame cottages. Lightweight material and in most cases does not require a reinforced foundation. Can be used for finishing old houses with weak foundations.
Manufacturers offer several types wooden materials for facade cladding:
- Siding. Used in the reconstruction of old and finishing of new houses.
- Lining. Made from solid wood. Mounted using the tongue-and-groove system.
- Block house. A type of board that imitates a log house wall. The material is quite durable. It is wider and thicker than lining.
- Planken. Facade board with chamfer. It differs from a regular board in the shape of the edges; outwardly, the planken looks like a beam.
Wooden materials differ in thickness, method of fastening and appearance (photo No. 8)
Pros
- Environmentally friendly material.
- Additional heat and noise protection.
- Resistance to high and low temperatures.
- Quick installation. Depending on the type of material external finishing at home takes from 3 to 10 days.
- Large selection of colors and textures.
Cons
- Flammability.
- Knots, cracks, resin.
- Hygroscopicity.
- Susceptibility to fungal infection.
- Difficult care.
Finishing with natural or artificial stone
Where is it used?
Decorative cladding of the base with stone is most often used in country houses and office buildings. Less commonly, this material is used to finish the entire facade. It is suitable for use in any climate zone. The stone is resistant to temperature changes and moisture.
Artificial and natural stones are used to decorate the facade:
- Artificial stone. Manufacturers produce several types artificial stone: clinker, concrete, sand-polymer, ceramic. The materials differ in appearance and properties.
- Natural stone. The most commonly used stones are granite, marble, travertine, slate, tuff, sandstone, and dolomite.
Artificial stone made from a sand-polymer mixture. In appearance it is very similar to the real one (photo No. 9)
Pros
- Natural and artificial stone is strong, moisture-resistant and durable. At correct installation the façade does not require additional maintenance for ten years.
- A façade finished with natural stone looks solid and expensive.
Cons
- Natural stone is difficult to cut. The hardest thing to work with is granite and marble.
- If low-quality dyes are used in the production of artificial stone, the stone will fade. It is difficult for an ordinary buyer to determine how high-quality the product is.
- The cost of natural stone is 2-15 times higher than other finishing materials.
Cladding a house with bricks
Decorative brick for facade cladding is a lightweight brick that is cut into two halves.
Where is it used?
The material can be used for cladding any house or cottage, including frame ones. Suitable for any climate zone. If you use a whole brick for finishing, make sure that the foundation can withstand the additional load. This especially applies to lightweight strip and pile foundations.
Types of bricks:
- Ceramic brick. The material is resistant to high and low temperatures and provides additional thermal insulation. But there is also a minus - brick absorbs moisture. To prevent the brick from collapsing, it must be treated with a water-repellent solution.
- Clinker brick. The material is resistant to moisture and temperature changes.
- Sand-lime brick. The material is dense and resistant to mechanical stress. It has good sound insulation. Easy to care for.
- Brick with an aged surface effect. After molding, craftsmen treat the brick with a special compound and then fire it. The brick turns out uneven and with different patterns.
Photo different types facing bricks(photo No. 10)
Facade tiling
Where is it used?
Facade tiles are suitable for cladding country house, cottage, office building. It does not weigh down the structure of the house, so it can be used on any type of structure. Suitable for both conventional and ventilated facades.
Types of tiles:
- Porcelain tiles. Frost-resistant, environmentally friendly material. Does not absorb moisture, can also be used in rooms with high humidity.
- Ceramics. Facade ceramics are not very common, since only a few manufacturers produce options for facade cladding.
- Clinker. The tiles are even superior to porcelain stoneware in terms of frost resistance.
- Agglomerate. Made from granite or marble chips. Durable, abrasion resistant.
- Concrete tiles. Frost-resistant, durable, but inferior to other types of tiles in appearance.
Quartz agglomerate is similar in appearance to natural stone (photo No. 11)
Facing a house with siding
One of the most popular materials for facade cladding. Shockproof, fade resistant, durable. The service life of siding is from 25 years. With careful handling - up to 50 years.
The Alta Profile company annually conducts laboratory tests of its products at the Composite Test Certification Center and at the Polysert Coordination Center.
Where is it used?
Suitable for all types of houses. The lightweight design does not weigh down the building. One square meter siding weighs 2 kg. Therefore, covering a house with siding is used in the restoration of old houses and for frame cottages. Depending on the type of material, it is suitable for use in southern and northern regions.
Types of siding:
Vinyl
Siding is characterized by increased frost resistance. Even at a temperature of -60°C, the panels are shock-resistant. This type of siding is in demand in the northern regions of the country: Murmansk, cities of Yakutia. Siding is moisture resistant. This is one of the few materials that can be used in regions with high humidity. The siding is available in 40 colors, including rare ones.
Vinyl siding "Blockhouse" golden color produced by Alta Profile (photo No. 12)
Acrylic
Acrylic siding is 8 times more UV resistant than vinyl siding. It is suitable for cladding buildings in Crimea and southern Russia, where large number sunny days a year. Siding does not deform even at a temperature of +80°C. Easy to care for.
Acrylic siding in red-brown color. Imitation of a ship's plank (photo No. 13)
Block house
Plastic panels imitating a natural log house. The block house is superior to natural wood in its performance characteristics. Resistant to high humidity, resists infection by fungus and mold. Does not burn and does not require special care. It is enough to wash it once or twice a year with plain water. Alta Profile produces block houses in two types: acrylic and vinyl.
Acrylic block house in light oak color produced by Alta Profil (photo No. 14)
A private house covered with a block house looks like a log house
Pros
- Low flammability. Unlike cladding the facade with wood, cladding a house with siding is safer.
- Increased resistance to UV radiation and moisture. Can be used in regions with difficult weather conditions.
- More than 40 colors and textures. You can implement any idea for home decoration.
- Chemical resistance. Siding can be washed with any detergent.
- Elasticity and impact resistance. The material does not deform upon impact.
- Price. The cost of siding is 3-5 times less than the cost of wood.
- Easy to care for. Unlike wood panels, a plastic block house does not require special care. It is enough to wash it once or twice a year with plain water.
Cons
- Requires professional installation.
Mistakes when installing siding: video
Decorating a home using facade panels
Where is it used?
Cladding panels - especially durable material. Suitable for all types of buildings. They can be used in any climate zone and are attached to any insulation. The panels retain impact resistance at temperatures from +50 to - 60°C. The material is light and does not weigh down the building. They can be used either to cover the base or to cover the entire façade. Panels can be combined with siding.
Types of facade panels:
- Under the brick. "Alta-profile" produces several types of "brick" panels: antique brick, bassoon, clinker brick, brick. The panels are available in six colors.
- Under the tiles. The range includes 60 types of textures and colors: granite, stone, rocky stone, rubble stone and many others.
Cladding the base and the entire facade with “Stone” facade panels (photo No. 15)
Types of facade panels "Alta-Profile": video
Pros
- Complies with GOST and international standards.
- Resistant to showers, hail, thunderstorms, snow.
- Suitable for cladding facades and plinths.
- When heated, they do not release toxic substances. The panels are suitable for private housing construction.
- Suitable for any climate zone.
- Can be mounted even on an uneven wall.
- Price from 1000 rubles per m2.
- Designed for 30 years of operation.
How to decorate a façade: summary
When choosing what to clad a house with, you need to take into account the strength of the foundation, wall material, and climate zone.
Decorative plaster performs well in the southern and central regions, but is not suitable for the northern ones.
Cladding with porcelain stoneware and stone is only possible for buildings where there is a safety margin for the foundation, as they make the structure heavier. These options are not suitable for an old house, frame cottage or wooden frame.
Siding and facade panels are a universal material:
- Can be selected for any climate zone.
- Suitable for all types of houses, including piles. Does not weigh down the structure.
- Can be mounted on walls made of any material: wood, foam and aerated concrete, brick, concrete, SIP panels.
As soon as we have country house, we are looking for options for how to inexpensively decorate the facade of a house. Materials on modern market There is a huge variety presented, so owners of private buildings have the opportunity to choose what suits them best according to their financial capabilities. You shouldn’t choose completely budget options, since after all, the residential property must be reliably protected.
We choose wisely!
Finishing materials for the home are aimed at giving the exterior a special look and protecting it from various external influences. To make the facade presentable, you need to take into account many little things:
Many people are looking for solutions on how to decorate the facade of a house cheaply. But it is worth remembering that the total cost of finishing consists of several components - the price of material, components, equipment and the price of installation itself.
We work with a wooden house
It is important to choose finishing materials taking into account the characteristics of the house and the material from which it is built. Thus, owners of wooden houses strive to emphasize its naturalness, naturalness, and therefore most often refuse finishing. But in some cases you cannot do without it, since wood is a material that is not resistant to various atmospheric influences. How to decorate the facade of a wooden house to emphasize it natural beauty? Before answering this question, it should be noted that the cladding process is not a simple one, since a number of the following works are required:
Material for a wooden house: brick or plaster?
Experts say that any timber or log cottage looks very beautiful in itself. But if you still want to give it a completely different look, then we suggest evaluating a number of materials. Before finishing the façade of a wooden house, you need to approach the process itself competently, not forgetting such an important stage as insulation. Not the easiest way to finish a wooden structure is plaster, which is laid only on the sheathing. The good thing about using plaster is that it can make the façade look spectacular. appearance. Experts say this method is too labor-intensive and therefore not often used. In addition, plaster cannot boast of color variety.
Among the popular materials is brick: it can significantly transform the appearance of a building, ensure its high fire hazard, and increase the resistance of walls to frost and moisture. But the work is carried out only after the structure has completely settled; the bricks are fastened using special metal fixtures; moreover, the load on the foundation with this choice will become much higher, so you need to think about strengthening it even at the design stage. Since decorating the facade of a private house with brick is not the most simple task, you should entrust all calculations to competent specialists.
Siding, PVC panels or tiles?
Very often wooden houses finished with siding. The popularity of the material is explained by its affordable cost and ease of installation. Experts say that such finishing will provide reliable and practical protection for your home. The advantage of choosing this solution is the variety of color options, that is, your wooden house may look different. So if you are looking for an inexpensive way to decorate the facade of your house, choose siding: it is easy to care for, it is durable and does not deteriorate under the influence of natural factors. In addition, the siding is installed on the frame, which means it will be possible to insulate the building.
PVC panels are rarely used in decoration, but their advantage is their imitation different surfaces. In addition, they are resistant to mechanical stress. Looks interesting on wooden surface tiles that are attractive due to their practicality. But, as experts note, working with this material is not so easy.
House made of foam blocks
Many modern cottages are built on the basis of foam blocks and aerated concrete. The popularity of materials is explained by both the ease of working with them and durable operation. True, there are several nuances that should be taken into account before finishing the facade of a house from foam blocks:
To put the façade in order, experts advise using the following methods:
- ventilated facade: it can be erected using siding, lining, decorative panels;
- facing brick: its use allows you to think through ventilation holes, which will ensure natural circulation air between the wall and the finishing material;
- plaster mixtures;
- simple painting using which have good vapor permeability.
These are the most best solutions for those who are looking for an option to decorate the facade of a house made of aerated concrete.
Frame house
Such buildings attract attention because they are economical to construct. But you need to be more careful with the finishing, as there are a number of nuances that must be taken into account:
How to finish taking into account the above? Many experts recommend installing any suspended structures based on vinyl block houses and siding. This coating attracts affordable price, simple installation, reliability and durability, therefore this system is in high demand today.
A frame house looks beautiful when covered with clapboard, wooden siding, block house - in general, materials that emphasize the naturalness of wood. Such structures look solid, presentable and fit beautifully into the surrounding landscape. You can add some effect to the facade using facade decorative plaster. And finishing with tiles, natural or artificial stone will help express the individuality and solidity of the cottage.
Thus, we see that there are many options for how to decorate the facade of a house. But in order for your choice to be truly informed, you should pay attention to the merits of each material and its approximate cost.
Siding
This material is liked by both buyers and experts for its safety, ease of installation, ease of maintenance and beautiful appearance. Let’s say that in most European countries this material is most often used for finishing houses. And if you consider that manufacturers guarantee a service life of about 40 years, you can protect your home for many, many years. As for the price, the material costs on average about 200 rubles per 1 sq. m. m., if we talk about vinyl siding, the basement siding is more expensive - about 500 rubles per square meter. m. But still, for those who are looking for an inexpensive way to decorate the facade of a house, this material is best suited.
Plaster
This coating can make the facade of any home beautiful and worthy of attention. In terms of structure, we have a moisture-resistant and breathable material. There are many varieties of it - acrylic, mineral, silicate and silicone plaster. But in terms of texture and color scheme The material is very limited, and before cladding it is necessary to additionally paint the facade. Experts note that this coating will last for 10 years, but it is not resistant to mechanical stress.
The process itself is not the simplest - for finishing a house with an area of up to 150-200 square meters. m will need at least 6-8 weeks. And you will need to prime the surface in advance to protect it from atmospheric influences. The cost of a kilogram of plaster is from 40 rubles. for 1 kg - this is the most simple variety, silicate and silicone plaster are expensive - they cost from 100 rubles per kilogram. On average, about 3 kg of material is consumed per square meter.
Block house
How to inexpensively decorate the facade of a house if it is made of wood and you want to emphasize its natural beauty? Experts suggest paying attention to a type of lining - a block house, the front surface of which imitates a rounded log. Although environmentally friendly and natural, the material is not durable, and the appearance of the surface can be spoiled by cracks and other defects that are characteristic of wood. In addition, you will need to constantly update the surface of the block house protective equipment. The cost of one square meter of material varies between 400-1000 rubles.
Ceramic brick
If the appearance of your home is more important to you than the cost of finishing, choose facing ceramic bricks. It attracts attention with its environmental purity and natural composition, frost resistance and durability, and good sound insulation. You need to decide on a color and texture solution in advance before finishing the facade of the house. Photos of such houses show that a more luxurious coating cannot be imagined. In addition, it will last for decades. True, in terms of cost, this material cannot be classified as budget - after all, high quality and durability cannot be cheap. One square meter of cladding will cost from 1200 to 3000 rubles.
Facade tiles
Modern and reliable building material is facade tiles. It is durable, moisture resistant, durable and is ideal if you are looking for a beautiful solution to the question of how to decorate the facade of your house. The photo of the finished surface emphasizes all its beauty, however, the installation itself is not simple. In addition, careful preliminary preparation surfaces, as well as control over the straightness of the seam. In terms of quality and aesthetics, facade tiles are not inferior to bricks, and in price they are much cheaper - 1000-1500 rubles per square meter.
What to choose for cladding the facade of a house, which material is better, how long will it last, how does it correspond to the architectural features of the building and interior decoration? Perhaps these are the main questions that the owner of a private house has to solve final stage construction or overhaul when the time comes to choose materials for finishing the facade of a private house.
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Home decoration is like a person’s clothing – it protects and decorates
Facade decoration, as part of the overall idea - what to pay attention to
The choice of materials for facade finishing depends on many factors. Of course, there is no universal answer to the question of what is better to clad the facade of a house. Here are just the main points to consider:
facade is the appearance of a building, forming the impression of it architectural features;
the exterior of the house should fit organically into the overall space of the site, taking into account other buildings and the landscape;
the style must correspond to established national traditions;
design and materials of external and interior decoration must harmoniously complement each other and work towards a common idea;
cladding should be carried out using energy-saving technologies.
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Installation of insulation is increasingly perceived as a mandatory part finishing works
And the main task that needs to be solved is to stay within a certain budgetary framework.
Classic style
There are such classic finishing materials for the facades of private houses: brick, wood and plaster. They also use natural stone, but tiles made from it are expensive, so they often choose a modern analogue - façade porcelain tiles.
Brick
This finishing material cannot be called cheap in terms of one-time investments.
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Facade finishing can transform frame house in brick
But taking into account the service life of tens of years, the absence of the need to repair the facade and the ease of maintenance, the situation changes to the exact opposite - this is one of the most profitable types of cladding. But it also has its own hierarchy:
Facing ceramic brick. The most inexpensive type - the price of a single one starts from 7.60 rubles. and can reach up to 17 rubles. per piece (depending on the manufacturer and the decorative texture of the front surface). The cost of 1 m2 is in the range of 390-850 rubles.
Hyperpressed brick. Price of one building block twice as expensive as ceramic bricks, but this type has its own formats, so it is better to compare prices for 1 m2 of half-brick masonry. A relatively inexpensive option will cost 900-950 rubles, with a textured surface - twice as expensive.
Clinker brick. The most durable, but also the most expensive type of facing brick industrial production. If we round up the prices a little, then 1 pc. will cost from 20 to 90 rubles, and 1 m2 will cost 900-4300 rubles, respectively.
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The colorful Bavarian clinker brickwork gives the house a special chic
Hand-molded brick. Like clinker, it is an elite material. Piece price from 40 rubles. and higher (there are models more expensive than four times the lower price). But taking into account the different formats, it is better to quote the price of 1 m2, and it starts from 2100 rubles. and can reach up to 14,000 rubles.
The prices given do not take into account the cost of delivery, masonry mortar and labor. And if you also carry out insulation, then you need to add the costs for this part (although this stage is common for most facade cladding technologies).
If you choose clinker or hand-molded brick, then there is an opportunity to save money - choose a domestic manufacturer (lower price thresholds are indicated specifically for him). But the standard of quality is considered to be products from Germany.
And to dispel claims of benefits ceramic tiles for brick – the price of clinker tiles is almost the same as brick, and the cost of 1 m2 of hand-molded tiles can reach 8,000 rubles. And it all depends on the chosen trademark. When choosing tiles, you can only save on the foundation due to the lighter weight of the cladding.
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The weight of tiles is clearly less than that of bricks
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer finishing and insulation services for houses. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.
Therefore, when you need to choose what to cover the facade of a house with inexpensively and beautifully, it is better to use domestic facing bricks.
Tree
This material is also in demand for finishing country houses in rustic style, and for modern cottages in the eco-style that is popular today.
Therefore, all types of façade wooden panels are in use:
Facade lining. It differs from the interior one only in thickness (14 mm and above). The cost of 1 m2 depends on the type of wood, grade and humidity. Inexpensive pine lining natural humidity costs 170-220 rubles, and “Extra” class larch will cost 1200-1350 rubles. (which is comparable to the cost of domestic clinker bricks). The price of a “unit area” is also affected by the width of the panel - narrow paneling costs less.
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Cladding a house with clapboard is one of the most inexpensive and attractive options
Imitation of timber. This is practically the same lining of the “standard” type (with a chamfer), but thicker. The minimum price for 1 m2 of “VS” grade pine is 220 rubles. (with a thickness of 18 mm), and for class “A” and a thickness of 21 mm you will have to pay one and a half times more. A larch panel 20 mm thick will cost 800 rubles/m2 (class “AB”) and 1400 rubles/m2 (class “Extra”).
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Imitation timber has virtually no external differences from conventional façade lining
Block house. The difference from the lining is the rounded surface “like a log” (imitation of a log house). Pine 27 mm thick and 135 mm wide will cost around 300 rub./m2 (“VS”), 45 mm thick and 230 mm wide – 650-750 rub./m2 (“A”). The same block house made of larch costs on average 2.5 times more.
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Block house imitates the wall of a log house
Planken. Another type of cladding board, but without tongue-and-groove fastening. It comes with an oblique and straight profile, and the most characteristic difference is the gap between the panels. It costs approximately the same as imitation timber.
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Planken fits perfectly into modern architectural style
Plaster
This is the most inexpensive type of facade finishing. But here too there are “economy” and “extra” classes:
Mineral facade plaster based on cement, lime and their mixtures. The simplest type of leveling plaster costs from 220-250 rubles. per bag of dry mixture weighing 25 kg. With a consumption rate of about 12-15 kg per 1 m2 (with a layer thickness of 10 mm), you need to spend only 110-120 rubles per “unit area”. Plus primer, work and exterior paint.
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An example of finishing with mineral facade plaster
Mineral decorative plaster. If you plaster in two layers - main and decorative, then use plaster such as "fur coat", "bark beetle" or "pebble". A 25 kg bag costs 360-800 rubles, but due to the thin layer the consumption is less - from 2.5 kg to 4 kg per 1 m2, and this will increase the price by another 60-120 rubles/m2. In total, you need to spend about 250-400 rubles/m2 on all materials for inexpensive finishing of the facade of a house made of mineral plaster. But these are the prices of domestic manufacturers; “foreign” decorative plaster can cost at least 3 times more.
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Plaster with the “bark beetle” effect is always available with any type of binder
Acrylic plaster. Sold ready-made or diluted to the required consistency with water. Consumption from 1.5 to 3.5 kg/m2 (the thinnest layers can even be applied with a spray gun). Depending on the weight of the package, 1 kg of domestic plaster costs 70-90 rubles. Taking into account consumption, the cost of finishing materials is in the range of 100-300 rubles/m2. Plus you need to add the costs of a leveling layer of mineral plaster, primer, work and paint.
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Acrylic facade plaster looks good not only in one color, but also in a combination of them
Silicate plaster. Ceresite per kilogram costs 100-120 rubles, which at a consumption rate of 3-3.5 kg/m2 determines the cost of finishing coating materials at the level of 300-400 rubles/m2 (but this is not a purely silicate binder, but in combination with silicone resins ). And it is more expensive than finishing with acrylic plaster. If you choose an imported mixture, the cost of finishing doubles.
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Silicate plaster with a rough surface is not afraid of temperature changes and high humidity
Silicone plaster. If you do not take into account the “hybrid” Ceresite and mixtures with a binder in combination with acrylic polymers, then in its pure form the most inexpensive façade silicone plaster per kilogram costs at least 150 rubles, and on average – about 200 rubles. Consumption is the same as others decorative coatings, depends on the grain size of the filler (layer thickness), and can range from 2.5 to 4 kg/m2. Therefore, this type is the most expensive - the cost of the finishing coating is 350-800 rubles/m2, and this is already comparable to the price of cladding with domestic ceramic bricks.
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The colors and textures of silicone plaster allow you to choose it to suit any artistic design.
Siding
This is the general name for a whole group of materials that differ in the material of manufacture and performance characteristics. Many factors influence price formation, and the range of prices even in one category is very large. Therefore, the statement about the low cost of this type of finishing is not entirely correct. Although there is a certain hierarchy here, and the question arises of how to decorate the facade from the presented types of siding:
Vinyl wall siding. The price of products from a domestic manufacturer starts from 165 rubles/m2 and reaches 500 rubles/m2 (and this is with the same thickness of 1.1 mm). For imported siding you will have to pay twice as much - up to 1000 rubles / m2.
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Vinyl siding - inexpensive and aesthetically pleasing
Vinyl basement siding. It differs from the wall one in its greater thickness and high mechanical strength. Therefore, for domestic manufacturers the price starts from 470 rubles/m2 and reaches 1300 rubles/m2. To buy imported siding, you need to pay 1000-2000 rubles. more.
Clearly about vinyl siding look at the video:
Metal siding. If we talk about price, it does not cost much more than vinyl wall siding. Moreover, the cost is influenced not so much by the origin as by the thickness of the metal and the type of coating. But in any case, the price spread is not so significant. For example, domestic siding 0.4 mm thick coated with polyester costs from 260 rubles/m2, and Finnish siding 0.5 mm thick and covered with pural will cost 800 rubles/m2.
Metal siding can be made in many textures, including wood. Video example:
Fiber cement siding and WPC sheathing boards(wood-polymer composite). Materials of approximately the same cost – 1000-2000 rubles/m2. The main reason for the high cost is imports. But when compared with foreign vinyl basement siding, then this is the same price category.
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WPC siding is visually no different from planken natural wood but will last much longer
If the task is to decorate the facade of a house inexpensively, then vinyl or steel siding domestic production as part of curtain façade– most best option. Although here, too, additional costs will be required for accessories (up to 30% of the cost of the panels).
Conclusion
The most popular types of facade finishing are given. In principle, in each category there are options that allow you to keep it under 500 rubles. at the price of materials per square meter. And you just need to decide which one best suits the architecture of the house, landscape and interior decoration.