The decoration of the facade plays an important role in the perception of the overall appearance of the house. But in addition to its aesthetic function, the facade is designed to protect the building from the harmful effects of precipitation and winds. And if previously the range of materials for facade decoration was limited to tiles, special moisture-resistant whitewash or stone chips, now every owner of a private house can choose the most suitable way facade finishing.
Let's consider the most popular types of finishing of facades of residential buildings and administrative buildings, namely:
- decorative finishing;
- decorative stone;
- facade panels;
- decorative bricks;
- professional sheet.
Decoration with decorative plaster
This method is one of the oldest ways design of the facade of both private cottages and industrial buildings. The only disadvantage of plaster is that it looks beautiful only on a carefully prepared wall.
There are several types facade plaster:
- The most popular is mineral plaster. With its help you can create an imitation of some elite coatings, as well as all known species finishing "". It is produced by adding various mineral pigments and dyes to the cement-sand mass. Mineral plaster is vapor permeable, so before applying it it is necessary to insulate the house with foam plastic or glass wool. Over time, cracks may appear on the plastered wall. Mineral plaster will last 15-20 years.
- Acrylic plaster more elastic, so the resulting cracks are not so noticeable. Foam plastic is used as insulation when finishing walls with acrylic plaster. This plaster is not suitable for finishing country house or a building located near the road, because it strongly attracts dust and is difficult to clean. Acrylic plaster will also last 15-20 years.
- It is vapor-tight, so any insulation will fit under it. It is a universal type of decorative plaster, because it is not afraid of climatic influences, dust and does not absorb salt. The service life of silicone plaster is 20-25 years. The only drawback is the too high price.
Artificial stone for cladding
This material is durable and allows you to realize any design idea. Thanks to a wide range of textures, artificial stone can be combined with decorative plaster, and brick, and can also be used to decorate the facades of houses and administrative buildings. We recommend that you read the material about.
Artificial stone is much cheaper than its natural counterpart, and thanks to its lighter weight and smooth surface it is easy to work with. The only drawback is low thermal insulation.
Facade panels
Cladding panels, otherwise called siding, are successfully used in the system. These panels provide good noise and heat insulation and allow you to hide any defect in the wall (irregularities, crumbling old coating, etc.). We recommend that you read the material about.
There are:
- metal;
- woody;
- polyvinyl chloride panels.
- Metal sandwich panels are steel or aluminum strips coated with polyester. Their advantage is strength, water resistance, resistance to precipitation and temperature changes. Aluminum panels are most often used for finishing industrial buildings, as well as for shopping complexes, where, in addition to appearance, much attention is paid to the strength of the cladding.
- Wooden panels are made by pressing wood fibers under high pressure, after which a special coating is applied to them. These panels are easy to work with, because they are easy to saw and at the same time have high strength. The only downside is that, like everyone else wooden crafts, these panels swell from moisture and dry out in the sun, and are also susceptible to burning.
- PVC panels are absolutely safe because they do not support combustion. They have a wide range of shades and textures, and are also easier to install than metal panels. PVC installation The panels are made taking into account their expansion in the heat, so small gaps are left between the panels, and the fastenings of the panels are not at the edges, but in the middle. The disadvantage is low frost resistance and the appearance of cracks from the cold. They are used mainly for finishing the facade of private houses and administrative buildings.
Decorative brick finishing
Decorative bricks have many forms - from classical rectangular shape to specimens with rounded edges and have both a glossy texture and a surface that imitates chipping. This material is characterized by increased strength and low heat transfer. Thanks to special technology processing and firing decorative brick waterproof and does not attract dust, which allows it to maintain attractive appearance despite exposure to precipitation and high levels of air pollution.
Most often used for finishing private cottages, facades of administrative buildings and fences.
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Facing profiled sheet
It is used primarily for finishing industrial buildings, warehouses and workshops due to its low cost. The main advantages - strength and resistance to chemical attack increase the service life of the profiled sheet up to 50 years. This material is suitable for creating, because when it is installed between load-bearing wall and the sheets themselves leave a gap into which the insulation is laid.
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Facade multi-storey building, like any other building, carries important functions and, basically, adheres to the same rules, standards and directions as the decoration of private houses. However, everything facade works on high-dimensional buildings they have some differences in terms of style and.
Features of façade finishing of multi-storey buildings
It should be said right away that facade work on multi-story buildings will require the use of scaffolding, which will allow builders to work on both the lower and upper levels, as well as industrial climbers.
Most often, scaffolding is taken into the arena. In general, practice suggests that they will be needed for about a week. The cost of renting scaffolding depends on its type and duration. Unlike low-rise structures, which require less materials and time, modern multi-story buildings are more complex in terms of facade work.
In addition, in the current period, houses of the so-called mixed type are widespread, in which offices and shops are located on the ground floors, while the upper floors are residential. For such houses it is necessary individual approach when designing each part of it. Wide and varied in its characteristics and appearance choice finishing materials The modern market confuses many. First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the functionality of the materials and the design features of a particular building. The climatic conditions of the region also play an important role when choosing materials.
Methods of finishing facades of multi-storey buildings
Let's look at the methods used for finishing multi-storey buildings. The first is the “wet” façade, which is a very labor-intensive process that requires special preparation. In addition, it has a rather unpleasant " by-effect" such as more dirt and waste.
If we consider tiling, this is also a labor-intensive process that is closely related to the above option. The third option is the most optimal. This is about .
This material is simply great solution, when it comes to finishing ordinary private houses or multi-storey buildings. Installation of hinged ventilated facades is quite easy, even at high altitudes.
Companies that produce this material to order can prepare panels in advance the right size since already drilled holes. In addition, this option does not require any preliminary preparation of the walls. It is reliable and features some very beneficial properties, including high thermal insulation and sound insulation.
The base on which such a facade structure is installed is a substructure that is fixed to the wall of the building. At installation work When installing such a subsystem, steel is used, both stainless and galvanized.
The main parts used in the installation process are brackets and guides made of aluminum and steel. To increase the strength of such brackets, a significant increase in the area of their longitudinal section is required.
Then carry out technological sequence mounted installation. First of all, the beacons are installed according to pre-designated verticals (or strings). After this, using anchors, the supporting brackets are installed and secured on these beacons.
The next step is to install the insulating layer using dowels on guides attached to the supporting brackets. Now you can begin the actual installation of the facing layer, which must be carried out strictly according to the instructions.
After completion of installation work, it is necessary to carry out quality control.
Video - Insulation technology for multi-storey buildings
Very often the problem is dilapidated façade plaster, which can fall off in large pieces. Such old plaster needs to be removed, that is, knocked down and the house re-plastered. After this, the facade can be painted.
To spend major renovation When engaging a municipal contractor, the following documents are required:
- Protocol on joint decision-making on major repairs of the building’s façade
- Approved list and cost of work
- Application for major repairs and inclusion of this building in the targeted municipal program for major repairs. It is submitted to the management organization of the HOA.
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In this situation, some part of the money for major repairs must be allocated from the federal budget, and the other part from the municipal budget. Tenants bear a third of the costs.
But it is advisable for the residents of the house to take care of themselves to draw an opinion about the condition of the building structures and engineering systems. The conclusion must be drawn up by a competent person, taking into account the compliance by the residents of this house with all the rules and regulations for the operation of such a building. If you have such a document in your hands, it will be easier to achieve a positive decision on facade repairs.
Types of facade repairs
One type may be with further plastering. For this type of work, it is important to follow the instructions for installing foam plastic. There are many cases where, after a strong wind, one of the walls of a building was exposed, as all the panels were torn off.
Video: Facade insulation technology apartment building foam plastic
Installation of foam blocks must be done using foam glue or for ceramic tiles. It is worth applying glue to the panel in five places (in the center and in the corners). Then the foam is glued to the wall. It is also easy to use glue to seal joints between sheets and corner seams where wind can get in.
After the panels have been glued, they need to be reinforced with dowel mushrooms. And even in such situations they can be torn off by a strong gust of wind. Before insulation, the wall must be primed, and if necessary, you can even wash it with water under pressure from a hose.
Recently, they have become popular, facing from different materials. But this type of work looks like changing the facade of a building, so it is not covered by the renovation law.
Often such finishing of buildings is carried out with the mutual consent of the homeowner and tenants. What if the apartments were privatized? Then an act is also needed on the decision of all residents of the house to carry out repairs to the facade. It should be approved by the relevant governing bodies.
After full approval, you can hire a contractor and begin repair work. The cost of such work will depend on what material the ventilation façade was lined with.
The facade of a building is the first thing that catches our eye when we see a house.
The facade must be selected not only according to aesthetic criteria, but also according to technical characteristics.
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On modern market There are many materials for facade finishing. Let's look at the newest types of facing materials.
Decoration of facades of wooden houses
Wooden facades are best suited for houses in southern regions. In other cases, you will have to treat the siding panels with protective solutions, which requires a considerable investment.
On the other hand, if good quality And home comfort play a bigger role for you than the price of finishing, wooden facade just for you, because after good processing it can be used even in regions with large temperature differences.
Siding is installed at some distance from the wall. The void is filled with thermal insulation material.
The air that circulates between the wall and the finishing material prevents moisture from condensing on the wall surface.
The most common types of profiled siding are herringbone and shiplap. 
High-pressure laminate panels are considered a fairly new finishing material.
They are made from thin cellulose sheets compressed under high pressure. The thickness of the panels is 6-15 mm. They have good bending resistance.
Such panels are coated with a special varnish that protects them from external influences. You can place any image or texture under the varnish.
This type of finishing is ideal for balconies and individual residential or small office buildings.
Facade injection molded panels
Molded panels can be used both in the facades of private houses and in multi-storey ones.
They are made from polymers by injection molding and have long term operation. The panels can withstand temperatures from -50 0 C to +60 0 C, so they can be used in regions with any climate.
Panels can imitate brick and stone and can easily be mistaken for natural material.
They are resistant to corrosion and deformation, and are difficult to bend or break. The panels are attached to the frame using self-tapping screws.
Their advantages include not only low cost and reliability, but also ease of maintenance - wet cleaning is sufficient, periodic updating is not required.
Facade finishing with clinker tiles
Clinker tiles are made from baked elastic clay. It contains no chalk or salts.
In appearance, such tiles imitate brick, but have much less weight. It practically does not absorb moisture, which prevents it from the appearance of cracks and releases of salt from cement-sand mortars.
Such tiles are easy to clean from dirt.
Facade clinker thermal panels are excellent for finishing the facades of private houses, as they retain heat well. They can also be used for finishing multi-story buildings.
Ceramic plate
A ceramic slab is made by molding and firing natural clay. Such a plate can be oriented horizontally or vertically.
It is extremely frost-resistant, so it is perfect for residents of cold regions. 
The tiles place minimal load on the foundation because they are light in weight. The material has high water resistance, strength and thermal conductivity, resistant to aggressive environments.
Ceramic tiles are equally suitable for cladding single- and multi-story buildings.
Concrete siding for facades
Concrete siding made from white cement, sand and dyes. Excellent for cladding multi-storey buildings, cottages, industrial and commercial facilities.
Thermal insulation material can be laid between the frame slats. Concrete siding can be used not only for the construction of new buildings, but also for updating old ones.
Concrete siding does not burn, so it is great for buildings with increased requirements on fire safety.
Facades of multi-storey buildings
When cladding the facades of private residential buildings, you can use almost any type of finish. If we are talking about high-rise buildings, then the materials will be somewhat limited.
In addition, glazing or composite aluminum panels are more often used to decorate the facades of buildings of large companies, since such buildings must have a presentable appearance.
Also, in ventilated structures, facades with ceramic magnets are often used. This material increases the waterproofing properties of the building and provides resistance to low temperatures and environmental influences.
The simplest and most economical material for cladding multi-storey buildings is plaster. It increases sound insulation properties and does not weigh down the foundation.
Thus, with today’s wide selection of finishing materials, you can easily choose the most optimal option for you.
