It’s good because it leaves a huge scope for choosing the finishing of the facade. The house can be given the appearance of a stone castle, a wooden log house or a half-timbered building... Choose any finish to your taste, and we will tell you what options there are.

What do we take as a basis?

What is frame house without finishing? In the most economical option, wooden posts are covered on the outside with a superdiffusion membrane. This is a film with micropores that does not get wet from the outside, but allows water vapor to escape from the inside (therefore, it is important not to confuse which side to mount it on the wall). The membrane protects the insulation from getting wet and from being blown by the wind.

Some façade materials can be attached directly to the membrane. For example, vinyl siding. However, in practice, only self-builders with very limited funds do this. Construction companies, as a rule, hand over to the customer a house with a ventilated facade made of OSB. To do this, wooden slats are nailed to the frame posts on top of the membrane, and OSB sheets are attached to the slats (OSB or OSB is a board made of wood chips and adhesive resin).

What does such cladding provide?
— the rigidity and strength of the wall increases;
- increased wind protection;
— a ventilated gap is created in which the membrane works better in the steam release mode. The secret is that between the membrane and the OSB sheathing there is a constant upward draft of air. Hence the name - ventilated facade.
— the vandal resistance of the building under construction increases. Whatever one may say, OSB is no longer a film that can be cut with a knife.

In this regard, an unwritten standard has developed: the façade frame house without finishing - this is OSB sheathing. How long can a house stand like this? If the roof overhangs are wide and the OSB does not get wet, then the sheathing will last for several years without visible changes. If the slab is regularly moistened, then after a year you will notice that its structure becomes looser. Moreover, OSP different manufacturers differs in water resistance.

The developer should also pay attention to the markings of the slabs. OSB-1 and OSB-2 are intended for use in dry rooms. OSB-3 is the most popular in frame housing construction. OSB-4 is the most waterproof boards; they are used as formwork for concrete. OSB boards usually have markings that indicate which side should be the bottom (reverse).

So, within a few months, the ventilated OSB facade should be covered with finishing. If this cannot be done, then the OSB must be protected from atmospheric agents. To do this, we buy the most inexpensive construction waterproofing film and cover the walls with it. The film is easily attached with a stapler. We make overlaps between the panels so that rainwater did not flow under the film. Such temporary protection will allow you to wait out the year. There will be enough time to decide on the choice of finishing material.

What does the market offer?

Vinyl siding

Many developers say that siding is already boring and immediately reject this option. But then some still return to it. Because other materials are far from siding in terms of performance characteristics.

Strengths of vinyl:
— Durability. Modern siding easily tolerates heat and cold. This is an almost indestructible façade material.
— Easy to care for. Siding is easy to clean using a mini-wash or just a stream of water from a garden hose. Only in the most severe cases will you need a brush. Drops of roofing mastic or fresh paint can be removed from siding without consequences.
— Easy installation. Vinyl slats are attached to OSB sheathing with self-tapping screws. No need to install load-bearing frame like on stone buildings. That's why installation work will be completed faster and will cost significantly less.
— A complete set of all elements for wall decoration: internal and external, drainage strips, gable trim, window slopes, etc.
There are also weaknesses, but you can work on them.
— Siding is a very popular material, and the house looks unoriginal. You can use it in combination with other options. Buy rare species custom-made finishes, and not the most popular ones on the construction market. Try combining horizontal siding with vertical siding.
— Siding dark colors Sometimes burns out in the sun. Use light and pastel colors.
— Vinyl is destroyed by exhaust gases. Do not decorate actively used garages and house facades on busy streets with it.
— The siding looks great from a distance, but after contact it feels flimsy to the touch. You should not decorate the wall area near the front door, porch or veranda with siding. Here it is better to use wood or clinker tiles.

You can read more about the types of vinyl siding and installation features.

Wood paneling

For wood paneling Three types of lumber are used:
clapboard;
block house, which imitates a log house;
imitation timber.

The price depends on the massiveness of the material. A block house can have a thickness from 20 to 60 mm, imitation timber - from 15 to 45. Standard thickness eurolining - 12.5 mm.

The price is also affected by the type and type of wood. Larch costs several times more than pine. But the biggest misunderstandings arise with the variety. For the facade it is better to use the variety A. In wood varieties B too many knots and other defects. It is only suitable for finishing utility rooms. But manufacturers came up with a clever trick - to sell AB grade material. This means that in a pack of 10 blanks, three or four will have a frightening appearance. So, for high-quality finishing of the house, you will have to buy 30-40 percent more material, and use the rejected blanks in some barn.

You can read about installing a wooden facade with your own hands in ours.

The appearance and durability of wooden cladding depend not only on the quality of the wood, but also on the construction chemicals used. To protect against fungi and insects, colorless salt antiseptics are used. They contain boron salts, a common preservative. Borates also reduce the flammability of wood.

To protect it from rain and sun, water-based “breathable” compounds are used.

These can be acrylic paints or glaze impregnations. Paint completely hides the wood texture, while impregnation, on the contrary, highlights and emphasizes it.

Advocates of environmentally friendly solutions use linseed oil to treat wooden facades. There are drugs on sale based on natural oil with various improving additives, however their use greatly increases the cost of finishing.

Using imitation timber and impregnations different colors gives enormous freedom for creativity. Sheathing elements can be placed horizontally and vertically. Several shades of impregnation will create a picturesque variety of colors.

Vertical cladding and gray colors suit the high-tech style.

Dark siding with bright contrasting elements are the hallmarks of a traditional home.

By the way, keep in mind that on a wooden facade you need to use fasteners made of stainless materials.

Finishing with decorative plaster

With the help of plaster, the frame can be stylized as or given the appearance of a heavy mansion in a classic style.

Half-timbered finishing is also one of the most budget options. At the same time, boards are attached to the facade, which imitate elements of a half-timbered frame. And the area between the boards is covered with decorative plaster, we talked about it recently.

Please note that OSB sheathing has seams: all of them must be covered with wood trim. Decorative plaster cannot be applied to the seams, otherwise it will crack in this area. For exterior finishing Acrylic pebble plaster works well with OSB.

To get a monolithic layer of plaster on the frame, you need to use technology.

In short, you will have to build a “pie” like this:
1. A layer of foam plastic is attached to the OSB sheathing; it plays the role of an elastic damper.
2. A base layer is created on the foam plastic from special glue and reinforcing mesh.
3. Decorative plaster is applied to the base layer.

Peculiarity " wet facade"is that polystyrene foam can be used to make a variety of decorative elements, unthinkable on a frame house.

The disadvantages of the “wet facade” include high cost and a number of technological limitations. Work cannot be performed at temperatures above 30 degrees and below 12 degrees, in direct sun, in strong winds; experienced workers and proven materials are needed.

Tiling

To finish a frame house, you can use clinker tiles that imitate brick, or lightweight concrete tiles that look like natural stone. How to fix them on chipboards? Some adhesive manufacturers claim that their products will cope with this task. It makes no sense to deny scientific progress; perhaps, indeed, such super-glues have appeared.

But here we will describe time-tested technology.

Facade foam plastic is attached to the OSB base and a base layer is created on it, as for a “wet facade”. You can glue tiles onto such a base using regular façade tile adhesive. It is important that the tiles are not too heavy - no more than 45 kg/m2.

It is hardly worth finishing the entire facade in this way. But this is a great option for decoration window slopes and areas around the front door. Polystyrene foam will serve as additional insulation.

Wall panels and fiber cement siding

On sale you can find several types of wall panels that are attached to the base with self-tapping screws. Such panels usually imitate stone or brickwork.

One option - plastic panels, so-called basement siding. They are lightweight and securely mounted on OSB. But their design was developed primarily for the design of the base. Houses completely covered with such panels do not always look harmonious.

A more “heavy” option - fiber cement siding. The slats are made of lightweight concrete with organic filler and measure approximately 20x300 centimeters. The pattern usually imitates wood. This is a strong and durable material. Each siding board is attached to the wall with self-tapping screws, overlapping the bottom one, similar to tiles. But unlike tiles, the adjacent lamellas in a horizontal row do not have a lock; a seam remains. It is sealed with a special mastic. The places where the lamellas are cut are tinted with paint. Working with mastic and paint requires great care, so it is better to calculate the location of the lamellas on the facade in such a way as to reduce the number of cuts and seams to a minimum.

Large manufacturers of fiber cement siding offer all necessary set accessories and consumables: starting and corner profiles, mastic, paint.

Fiber cement panels differ from siding in size and proportions. These are no longer elongated “boards”, but sheets like plasterboard or OSB. And they are attached to the facade not overlapping, but in one plane, with a gap between the edges. Large sheets can change linear dimensions due to changes in temperature and humidity. To compensate for these, manufacturers have developed special fastening procedures, which are detailed in the instructions. We would like to note that it is more practical for a private developer to use panels with dimensions of no more than 1200 mm on the larger side. They don’t “walk” that much, so they can simply be screwed to the base with self-tapping screws.

What should you pay attention to?
Some panels have a glossy surface, which give the house a high-tech style. It is necessary that other the elements of the façade were in harmony with them. For example, ordinary metal Entrance door, is unlikely to be appropriate. You will need glass.
In the visual perception of the facade, they play an important role seams between the panels: they must be even, and their color must be carefully selected.
You should buy special self-tapping screws with caps in the color of the panel.
Be prepared for passers-by to mistake your home for an office or library .

Concrete wall panels- This concrete tiles with steel brackets for self-tapping screws. Usually they imitate stone, sometimes brick. There is no single technology here. Each manufacturer boasts of its know-how. Some use metal mesh to reinforce the structure, others use fiberglass. Some offer a set of colors, others offer to use facade paint to your taste.
What to consider when choosing?
— The panel should be as large as possible easy And durable.
— The kit should contain a variety of elements For registration external and internal (if necessary) corners, window slopes, etc.
— If the panel imitates natural stone, then you will need as much as possible more texture types. If there are only 1-2 types of texture, then large facade the panels will repeat frequently, creating inappropriate symmetry. When you look at the house, it will seem like you are playing a computer game with poor graphics.
- Very good, if the length of the facade is a multiple of the panel dimensions(taking into account corner elements). If the panels have to be cut frequently, it will be very difficult to obtain a neat façade as a result.

Many of the materials listed above can be combined. We'll tell you about this next time!
I wish you success!

The facade of a frame house can be finished with various materials - panels, wood, artificial or clinker stone. You can also use glass, metal, plastic. The facade can be sheathed with siding, a block house and even covered with brick.

Existing options for frame house facades are divided into ventilated facades and non-ventilated ones, which include so-called “wet” coverings and tight-fitting panels. These options are distinguished by the presence of a ventilation hollow gap between outer wall and insulation. They also differ in the method of attaching the outer cladding - dense gluing or more flexible fastening with screws.

What are the advantages various options frame house facades? And what is better for the frame - a ventilated facade or a tightly glued wall cladding set on a cement mixture?

Facade finishing options

Ventilated facade is one of the most popular types of exterior wall decoration. It is used for various buildings. They cover the walls of old buildings that have lost their appearance. They also protect the insulation material from atmospheric influences. In frame houses it serves as an external cladding.

Ventilated facade.

The ventilated facade is a multi-layer curtain structure. It is “hung” on a frame, which is constructed on the surface of the outer wall. In frame buildings, the ventilated facade is attached to the frame wall.

The empty space between the surface of the wall, insulation and the outer cladding material is called the ventilation gap. Its thickness can vary, most often it ranges from 20 to 50 mm. Through this air gap, moisture is removed from the wall and from the insulation.

Ventilated facade with OSB sheets.

The ability to ventilate moisture ensures the dryness of the façade covering and prevents premature destruction of the wall. Therefore, hollow gaps must be equipped for those types of cladding that deteriorate from dampness (wood, metal panels). Weathering of moisture is the main advantage of a ventilated façade structure.

What materials can be used as external cladding of a frame house in ventilated facades:

• Decorative panels – metal and vinyl siding.
• Wooden block house and facade board.
• Composite glass panels for facade decoration.
• Solar panels.

On a note

IN frame structures The surface of the insulation is additionally covered with a windproof membrane, which prevents the insulation from blowing through and allows you to maintain a comfortable microclimate in the house.

Exterior decoration of block house

This finishing material allows you to give the house the appearance of a real wooden log house. In fact, no one will guess that the surface of the wall is wooden only on the outside, and on the inside there is an effective heat-insulating material, mineral wool insulation. Therefore, the outside of a block house is one of the most affordable options for “wooden” construction.

External treatment with block house.

The block house is a type of carriage-type boards. Therefore, the exterior decoration of a frame house in the photo demonstrates the real wooden house. The outer rounded surface of the blockhouse resembles a log, which allows the material to imitate a real one log house Houses.

The block house is not only decorative, but also a technological material. There are grooves and protrusions along the two long sides of each board for ease of installation and tight connection of the boards to each other. With the help of grooves, the edges of adjacent boards or panels are tightly inserted into each other.

On a note

And it is also important to take into account for durable construction. Since the block house is real wood, it needs to be protected from getting wet, moisture and rotting. Namely - sufficient roof overhang, impregnation of the surface with water-repellent components.

Facing the frame with PVC siding

Another option for finishing a frame house is siding panels. More often they are made of metal or plastic.

Plastic or vinyl or PVC siding is the most inexpensive exterior wall option. It is simple, light, bright and decorative. However, it has one important drawback - low strength, which is especially reduced during severe frosts. Plastic siding can be “inadvertently” broken by a careless kick or an accidental hit by a ball.

Vinyl siding frame technology.

Metal siding is a more durable and more expensive option for wall finishing. It is also bright and decorative because it can be coated with polymer and painted in any color. It is durable and strong. At the same time, it has two important drawbacks - it can rust and creates noise when raindrops hit. That's why metal siding It almost always needs to be protected from water and moisture. Its surface is covered with polymer. This coating also reduces noise from touching metal surfaces.

On a note

Both types of siding are called lightweight wall and roofing materials, which is why they are often used in frame construction.

Plaster

Plastering is a traditional wall decoration for buildings. Finishing a house with plastering is used as an inexpensive way to protect exterior slabs or insulation panels from the elements. More often than others, walls made of plywood or OSB are plastered.

The facade of the house is covered with plaster.

Before applying a layer of plaster to the walls of a frame house, an expanded metal sheet is used as a reinforcing mesh. The production of PVL has a high-tech process, which creates high-quality and wear-resistant material.

When applied to wood panels, the plaster protects their surface from possible wetness. The plaster itself is decorated on top - it is painted or the surface is given a certain relief, for example, bark beetle.

Exterior finishing frame construction plastering uses various mixtures. Their selection is made taking into account the base material - wood, plywood, OSB, as well as decorative requirements. The list of materials that are suitable for applying the plaster composition is indicated on the packaging of the plaster mixture.

Exterior finishing with facade bricks

In ventilated facades frame houses do not use heavy wall materials - stone and concrete plates. Sometimes they use facing facade brick, lightweight artificial stone. They are distinguished by their average weight, which allows them to be mounted on a lightweight foundation.

Brick cladding in frame

On a note

Facing the frame with brick increases the weight of its walls by 2 times. However, often the construction of a foundation for a frame structure is carried out with a large margin of safety, which turns out to be sufficient for brick finishing.

Cladding a frame house with brick is rarely used. It requires flexible connection of the external masonry to the house. In addition, it does not comply with the rules of insulation, according to which it is recommended to arrange wall materials according to the killing characteristics of thermal insulation. – less thermal insulation materials(brick, wood), on top of them are materials with better thermal insulation (cotton, polystyrene or other insulation).

Finishing the facade with thermal panels

Thermal panels are a facing material with an insulating layer. They are used in various constructions for wall decoration and insulation. The inner layer of the thermal panel is made of foam plastic. The outer one is made of facing tiles. Clinker coating is often used as the outer layer.

External imitation of masonry.

The clinker panel is similar to traditional tiles, but differs from it in improved performance characteristics. Clinker has increased frost resistance, durability, and strength. Due to this, the clinker tiles have a smaller thickness, which makes it possible to reduce the weight of the cladding, and use clinker for cladding the frame.

The use of façade thermal panels in a frame structure enhances the thermal insulation of the wall. This must be taken into account when choosing the thickness of the main insulation located between the frame posts. It can be reduced if you use insulated thermal panels as wall cladding.

On a note

Thermal panels are installed using screws and self-tapping screws. They can be placed close to the insulation, to the OSB sheathing sheets or at some distance from it (used in ventilated facades).

And one more advantage - thermal panels are very decorative. After grouting the gaps between adjacent panels, the coating creates the impression of solid brickwork.

Exterior finishing of frame

Artificial stone can be used in frame construction. It differs from natural in a more affordable price and, what is important, weight. Artificial stone is made from natural stone chips and polymer resin. This material imitates natural stonework, creates the impression of material wealth, image, and prestige.

Facade masonry from artificial stone often used for finishing brick and monolithic concrete houses. This material is rarely used in frame construction. The reason is that it is much more expensive than any other type of wall decoration, and in frame construction one of the main selection criteria is the affordability of the material.

Frame building with stone.

The exterior finishing of a frame building in the photo shows what the facade of a frame building looks like with this facing material.

Finishing a frame house

For heat-insulating materials based on mineral wool, ventilation facades are used. Cotton insulation easily gets wet and loses its heat-saving properties. Therefore, even under the vapor barrier membrane it can “absorb” moisture and require ventilation. To do this, when insulating with mineral wool insulation, ventilation gaps or a ventilated façade are installed.

For slab insulation such as polystyrene foam, you can use both ventilated facades and “wet-on-wet” cladding. Often, when insulating walls with polystyrene, they turn to the second technology and hang external walls without a ventilation gap. Without “wet” processes, foam can be hung on hooks, dowels, and self-tapping screws.

External wall cladding is one of the final stages of building a frame house. And here the choice of material is of great importance: the microclimate in the premises, the mechanical strength of the walls, and the reliability of protection from moisture and cold depend on it. In addition, the cladding serves as the basis for finishing materials, and in some cases acts as a finishing coating and is responsible for the aesthetic appearance of the building.

How to sheathe the outside of a frame house

The cladding gives the building frame a certain rigidity and takes on part of the load. This means that one of the main criteria is the mechanical strength of the material in bending and compression, and the absence of shrinkage during operation. The walls must retain their original shape for years, regardless of environmental conditions. In addition, the cladding must be resistant to moisture, sudden temperature changes, and the effects of microorganisms.

Sheathing gives the building additional strength

Next, you need to pay attention to the ease of installation of the material and its flexibility during processing. If you plan to sheathe it yourself, this aspect is of great importance, because it determines how much effort and time the work will require. The material should be easy to cut and drill, but at the same time maintain density in cuts, not crumble, not crack. And, of course, it must be durable so that you don’t have to change the skin every 10-15 years.

An example of exterior cladding of a frame house

Material selection

There are several types of materials that more or less meet these requirements: moisture-resistant plywood, fiberboard, OSB, edged boards, fiberboard. They have similar characteristics and are widely used in frame construction. To make a choice, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the main properties and features of each of them.

Oriented Strand Boards (OSB)

Application of OSB in frame construction

OSB panels are rightfully one of the most popular materials when arranging frame structures. They consist of layers of laminated wood chips and chips, with the fibers in the outer layers arranged longitudinally and transversely in the inside. Synthetic resins and wax are used to hold the chips together, giving the finished boards water-repellent properties.

Standard production involves the production of these slabs in several categories:

• OSB-1 is intended exclusively for interior decoration of dry rooms with reduced mechanical loads;
• OSB-2 is used when installing load-bearing structures in rooms with low humidity;
• OSB-3 is a moisture-resistant board of increased rigidity used for the installation of load-bearing structures indoors and outdoors.

In terms of the quality-functionality-price ratio, OSB-3 is the most optimal, and this material is widely used in private construction for wall cladding, the manufacture of load-bearing partitions, and reusable formwork when pouring concrete structures. The slabs lend themselves well to grinding, cutting, drilling, and hold nails tightly even at a distance of 6 mm from the edge. Such cladding can simultaneously serve as a decorative covering for walls; you just need to treat it with waterproof varnish or paint it.

Exterior finishing of a frame house with OSB boards

Advantages of OSB:

• the dense structure prevents delamination and splitting of the material during processing and during operation;
• the plates have elasticity and high strength, excellent resistance to vibrations, compression loads, and various deformations;
• material is resistant to atmospheric influences and temperature changes;
• OSB is resistant to microorganisms; insects and rodents do not like it.

Flaws:

• very low vapor permeability;
• flammability;
• content of toxic compounds (phenol and formaldehyde).

OSB (OSB) plate

Main characteristics

Cement particle boards (CSP)

Cement particle boards

This material is a compressed mass of M500 cement and wood shavings (usually softwood). A standard slab has three layers: the outer ones consist of small chips, the inner one is made of large ones. In addition to the main components, the composition contains hydration additives, the mass fraction of which does not exceed 3%. DSP is characterized by resistance to moisture, high strength, and long service life. The slabs are widely used in private and industrial construction, for indoor and outdoor work.

Sheathing a house with DSP boards

When covering a frame, such slabs serve as an excellent basis for cladding, decorative plaster, and painting, since they form a perfectly flat and smooth surface. The material can withstand 50 cycles of complete freezing and thawing without losing its characteristics; subsequently, the strength of the slabs decreases by about 10%. Among wood-based panel materials, DSP is a leader in terms of environmental and technical indicators.

House lined with cement bonded particle board (CSB)

Advantages:

• very low hygroscopicity;
• resistance to mold and other microorganisms;
• DSP are not damaged by insects and rodents;
• the material does not emit toxic substances;
• low thermal conductivity;
• Fire safety.

Flaws:

• mechanical processing of plates requires significant effort;
• DSP is heavy compared to other materials;
• When cutting and drilling slabs, a lot of fine dust is generated, so you need to work in a respirator;
• high price.

Wall cladding with cement bonded particle board

Specifications

Fiberboard (Fiberboard)

The material is sheets of compressed shavings, usually coniferous. During the pressing process, the raw material is highly heated, which makes it possible to achieve maximum density without the use of adhesive compositions. Thanks to this, fiberboard is an environmentally friendly material, and therefore suitable for both outdoor use and finishing of residential premises. The shavings contain natural resin, which acts as an antiseptic and protects the slabs from mold.

In terms of strength, fiberboard is noticeably inferior to natural lining and OSB, but it surpasses them in heat and sound insulation properties.

Windproof board "Beltermo"

Now on the construction market, fiberboards are represented by insulating boards of several well-known brands, the most popular of which are Beltermo and Izoplat. For cladding a frame house, slabs with a thickness of at least 25 mm are used; thinner sheets are used indoors.

Thermal insulation and windproof boards ISOPLAAT

Advantages:

• light weight;
• low thermal conductivity;
• ease of installation;
• the material does not delaminate or crumble;
• high vapor permeability;
• resistance to moisture and microorganisms;
• absence of harmful substances in the composition.

Covering with ISOPLAAT boards and wooden lining

Flaws:

• high price;
• long stay without decorative finishing causes slight deformation of sheets;
• The outer lining of fiberboard requires spacer jibs in the frame or rigid inner lining.

Jib device

Specifications

Gypsum fiber sheets (GVL)

Moisture-resistant gypsum fiber sheet

GVL consists of pressed gypsum reinforced with cellulose fibers. Due to its high strength, the material is suitable for creating load-bearing surfaces, therefore it is widely used in frame construction. It differs from plasterboard in its greater density, uniformity, and absence of a cardboard shell. In terms of frost resistance, sound insulation properties, as well as resistance to moisture and combustion, gypsum fiber boards are also several times higher than gypsum boards.

GVL installation is carried out using frame and frameless methods. For external wall cladding, the first option is used, where the sheets are fastened to the load-bearing posts using self-tapping screws. The material is easy to cut and drill, and, despite its heavy weight, is quite convenient to install. This cladding serves as an excellent basis for finishing with tiles and decorative plaster.

Sheathing with GVL sheets

Advantages:

• low hygroscopicity;
• vapor permeability;
• absence of toxic compounds;
• fire safety;
• high heat and sound insulation properties.

Flaws:

• lack of ductility and fragility when bending the sheet;
• heavy weight

Specifications

Plywood

Exterior finishing of a frame house with plywood sheets

Plywood is made by gluing together thin sheets of veneer from various types of wood (most often coniferous and birch). The sheets are laid perpendicular to each other relative to the location of the fibers, which helps to increase the mechanical strength of the material and increases resistance to deformation. For the outer cladding of frame walls, plywood with increased moisture resistance is used, which is marked FSF. The thickness of the sheets should be from 9-10 mm; thinner material will not provide the required stiffness frame.

The use of plywood in frame construction

The grade of plywood is not particularly important for sheathing, and you can use the cheapest unsanded 4/4 grade boards.

Plywood grades and markings

From the outside, all defects will be hidden under the curtain wall, so there is no point in overpaying. If the cladding technology is followed, the plywood covering will serve for years without losing its qualities.

Advantages:

• high bending and compressive strength;
• moisture resistance;
• wear resistance;
• ease of processing and installation;
• frost resistance.

Flaws:

• flammability;
• content of formaldehyde resins;
• tendency to chipping.

Specifications

Edged board

Façade cladding with inch boards

Using edged boards for sheathing is the most economical option. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, affordable, and easy to install. Boards can be filled not only horizontally, but also at an angle of 45-60 degrees. To save material, boards can be fastened in increments of up to 30 cm, although more often the sheathing is made continuous. This design perfectly strengthens the frame and is a ready-made base for a ventilated façade.

Sheathing a frame house with boards horizontally

In order for the cladding to be reliable, boards are chosen with a thickness of at least 25 mm; they can be tongue-and-groove for greater joint density. You cannot use raw lumber: during the drying process, the wood will begin to warp, and deformations of the finishing coating may appear.

Advantages:

• wood does not emit harmful substances and has excellent vapor permeability;
• boards are easy to process;
• the work does not require large financial costs.

Flaws:

• flammability of the material;
• wood is susceptible to damage by insects and microorganisms;
• Fitting and fastening elements takes a lot of time.

Edged board

Exterior cladding technology

Construction of a frame house

Installation of slabs on a finished frame is carried out using the same technology, regardless of the type of material. Simultaneously with the sheathing, vapor barrier and wall insulation are carried out, and finishing can be done immediately upon completion of construction or after some time. Let's look at the installation technology using the example of covering a frame with OSB boards.

Sheathing can be done in two ways - with and without sheathing. In the first case, the vapor barrier layer is located between the frame and the OSB, in the second - on top of the sheathing. The option with lathing is used in cases where OSB acts as the basis for plastering, painting or tiling; the second method is used, as a rule, when installing a ventilated facade. Otherwise there are no significant differences.

Step 1. Start covering from the very corner. The first sheet of OSB is applied to the frame posts so that the bottom edge completely covers the bottom frame of the house. Be sure to check the horizontal level. It is also recommended to install the slab itself horizontally rather than vertically - this provides the structure with greater rigidity. To fasten the material, galvanized self-tapping screws with a length of at least 50 mm are used. It is necessary to retreat about 10 mm from the edge of the OSB, the fastening step along the perimeter of the sheet is 15 cm, in the center - 30 cm.

Nail pitch

Advice. To firmly fix the slabs, the length of the hardware must exceed the thickness of the OSB by at least 2.5 times. If the self-tapping screw enters the frame beam less than 30 mm, under the influence of loads the sheathing will begin to tear away from the supporting base.

Step 2. The next plate is installed next to the first, leaving a gap of 2-3 mm for thermal expansion. In the same way, set the horizontal level and screw the casing to the frame guides. The joints of the plates must be in the middle of the rack, only in this case the fastening will be as reliable as possible. Fix the remaining slabs in a circle, leaving open areas for doorways.

Vertical and horizontal arrangement of OSB sheets on the house frame

Step 3. The second row of sheathing must be installed with ligation of vertical seams. The same gap of 2-3 mm is maintained between the lower and upper plates. When sheathing openings, you should use whole sheets, not scraps - the fewer joints, the more airtight the sheathing. Cutouts in the sheets are made with a jigsaw or a circular saw, having previously made markings accurate to the millimeter. The edges of the cuts after installing the slab should perfectly coincide with the lines of the openings.

Plate joint

Step 4. The top plates are installed so as to completely cover top harness. If the house has two floors, the interfloor piping should be closed in the middle of the slab - under no circumstances should OSB be joined on this line.

Fastening sheets under rafters

Gable trim

Beginning of roof sheathing with ondulin over sheathing and membrane

Completed roof finishing

Continuation of installation of OSB panels on the facade

Covered veranda

Gallery 1. An example of the construction of a one-story frame house finished with OSB boards

Gallery 2. Sheathing a two-story frame house with OSB boards. Example

Step 5. Having completed the installation, they attach it on top of the casing windproof membrane. Its sheets are stretched horizontally and fixed with staplers to the OSB. At the joints, the film is overlapped and taped. The material should not be pulled too tight, but there should be no sagging.

Step 6. Next, the sheathing slats are stuffed for finishing in increments of 50-60 cm. The slats must first be treated with a protective compound and dried. After this, you can begin installing siding, lining or other decorative covering for the house.

On a note! If you plan to paint the facade from OSB, then the membrane, accordingly, is installed only on the inside of the house.

With this method of cladding, the insulation is placed on the inside of the walls in the cells of the frame and covered with a vapor barrier film. Slabs for interior decoration, for example, plasterboard or the same OSB, are sewn on top of the vapor barrier.

Insulation and vapor barrier from the inside

Internal wall cladding with plasterboard

Decorative finishing inside

Decorative finishing outside. Coloring

Frame house covered with OSB boards several seasons after construction

An example of a ventilation façade design over OSB sheathing

Video - How to sheathe the outside of a frame house

Among modern materials used for finishing cottages, wood is not the only option. The market offers many effective ways. Read the information below and you will properly arrange your home!

1 Exterior finishing of a frame house - is it really necessary?

A modern cottage is a wooden structure built on the principle of a skeleton on which the walls, ceiling, roof and floor are attached. Its universal design gives scope for choice of cladding. Wood itself is not ideal: to prevent heat from escaping through such walls, it is necessary to increase their thickness to 6 centimeters. If metal is used for the base, then the problem of heat loss is even more aggravated. By choosing the right finishing material, you will ensure comfort and health for yourself and your loved ones. The house will be reliably protected from wind, frost, precipitation and high temperatures.

It is better to choose a material for cladding that can take on part of the load.

When choosing an option, please pay attention to the following information:

• Modern frame houses are lined with materials that can take on part of the load. They give the structure additional rigidity. The main criterion for selection is mechanical strength in compression and bending, and absence of shrinkage.
• Exterior finishing must repel moisture, be resistant to temperature changes and the effects of microorganisms - fungus and mold.
• The flexibility of the material during processing and ease of installation are important. Especially if you decide to do everything yourself. The total repair time depends on how simple the installation is. The selected building material must be amenable to drilling and cutting, while maintaining shear density, and must not crack or crumble.
• The material must be durable. This includes saving money, time and effort. You will not have problems with the cladding if it lasts for several decades and does not lose its original appearance.

If a frame house is located in the middle zone, where there are severe frosts in winter and heat in summer, it needs to be sheathed on the outside with very high quality.

2 Choosing a chipboard - OSB, DSP or fiberboard?

Oriented strand boards (OSB or OSB) consist of layers of laminated wood chips and wood chips. In the layers on the outside, the fibers are located longitudinally, and on the inside – transversely. Wax and resin are used to glue chips together. They give the material water-repellent properties. Let's pay attention to the OSB-3 marking. This is a moisture-resistant slab of increased rigidity, mounted both inside and outside the building. The material is easy to sand, drill, cut, and holds nails. The disadvantages of the slabs include low vapor permeability and flammability.

OSB boards can be used for both interior and exterior decoration

Cement particle boards (CPB) are a compressed mass consisting of softwood shavings and M500 cement. The slab contains hydration additives. Its advantages:

• moisture resistance;
• high strength;
• long service life;
• environmental friendliness;
• not damaged by rodents and insects;
• retains heat well.

Flaws:

• difficult to process;
• heavy weight;
• When drilling or cutting, it generates fine dust - it is necessary to work in a respirator.

The material is ideal as a base for finishing finishes - paint, plaster and other compounds, the application of which requires a perfectly flat and smooth surface. The approximate service life without loss of characteristics is 50 freezing cycles.

Cement-bonded particle boards are excellent for finishing cladding, which requires perfectly smooth walls

Fiberboard consists of compressed softwood shavings. Fiberboard is an environmentally friendly material, because... made without the use of glue. Maximum density is achieved thanks to the pressing method under high heat. The natural resin contained inside is a natural antiseptic and protects against mold. The strength of the boards is inferior to OSB, but superior to them in sound and heat insulation properties. If the house is frame, then this finishing option is one of the best.

Isoplat or Beltermo brands with a thickness of 25 mm or more will suit you. The slabs are easy to install, lightweight, do not crumble or delaminate, and are resistant to moisture. Fiberboards are mounted on rigid sheathing; spacer jibs will be needed in the frame.

3 GVL and plywood - for those who are looking for a cheaper option

Gypsum fiber sheet is a pressed gypsum reinforced with cellulose fibers. It is suitable for both external decoration and the role of a load-bearing surface. It is attached to the supporting posts with self-tapping screws, is easy to drill, and is convenient to install, despite its heavy weight. It is convenient to apply decorative plaster or lay tiles on GVL. Its disadvantages are heavy weight and lack of ductility, fragility when bending. And the advantages of sheets are that they:

• durable;
• vapor permeable and waterproof;
• environmentally friendly;
• fireproof;
• isolate from noise and retain heat;
• inexpensive.

The cheapest way to decorate the facade is with plywood sheets; in addition, they are easy to install

Plywood is the cheapest option for facade finishing, which is why it is widespread in the construction of frame houses. These are thin sheets of veneer glued together. Raw materials - birch or coniferous species. The material does not have outstanding strength characteristics. To increase resistance to deformation, it is laid relative to the location of the fibers perpendicular to each other. For external cladding, the FSF brand is used, the sheet thickness is 10 mm. With appropriate processing, plywood can be non-flammable and frost-resistant, and easy to install. During improper transportation, chips or cracks may form - carefully check the delivered material.

4 Finish cladding - vinyl and metal siding

This material consists of 80% polyvinyl chloride. When choosing vinyl, pay attention to this component. If there is less PVC in the composition, this will negatively affect its performance characteristics. The panels are widely used for finishing cottages, garages, and administrative buildings. They do not burn, do not rot, and have an aesthetic appearance. PVC has its own color, so it does not need to be painted periodically. Siding is easily installed on a frame house, lasts a long time, and is available in a variety of colors. The only negative is that the panels are deformed under the influence of high temperatures, so when fastening them it is necessary to leave minor gaps. The sheathing is attached to a special sheathing.

The metal option is cheaper than vinyl. It is stronger and does not deform when temperatures change. When installing metal siding, it is necessary to create a ventilation gap, because this material easily heats up in the sun and does not allow air to pass through. When working with it you need to be careful to avoid scratches on the painted surface. Choose high-quality material, otherwise it will quickly rust.

A modern version of siding material is fiber cement. Its price is higher than the price of the two previous options, but it is more reliable and durable. It feels like ceramics to the touch, the painted layer does not scratch and does not fade over time, because well fixed to the surface. Almost does not fade. The high price is perhaps the only disadvantage of fiber cement siding. Mounted on special fittings. A house covered with this material looks very beautiful and stylish. In addition to the wide color range, there are imitations different breeds tree.

5 Brick and facade board - an all-time classic

Natural brick block is a material that is traditional in the field of cladding frame houses. Brick is durable, retains heat well and does not allow cold to pass through, durable. Provided that the masonry is laid correctly, the finish looks attractive; it does not need to be painted or treated with special compounds against moisture, fire or mold. During work, it is necessary to leave a gap between the surface of the building and the brickwork. Otherwise, condensation will accumulate inside.

In order to lay a brick beautifully and correctly, skill is required. This finishing option has an average cost. Another disadvantage is that there is no opportunity to choose an interesting color or texture, as is the case with siding, clinker tiles or artificial stone. If you love eco-friendly, natural materials and want to save money, choose a facade board that imitates timber. The material has two sides. The planed part is attached to the wall, and the polished part is on the outside. The board is sanded so that the paint is better absorbed into it. There is already painted material on the market - all you have to do is choose the desired color.

Before decorating your house, read carefully the descriptions of materials that are popular today, take the time to visit a store where big choice for builders. "Live" acquaintance with different options will help you choose what's best for you!

Frame houses have now become very popular. No wonder. Low cost and the ability to combine Various types insulation and cladding attract buyers. From a frame building with the most simple insulation you can create a truly rich and beautiful house. There are several types of external cladding for frame houses. The owner’s task is to choose a material that will not cost much, but at the same time will reliably protect the house from dampness and make the appearance of the building attractive. This article will look at several options for cladding a house so that the reader can decide which one is better.

Comparison of materials for external cladding of frame houses

Facade tiles

Most often, wall cladding with tiles is carried out using clinker tiles. This material has been on the market for a long time and has proven itself on the positive side.

Particular attention should be paid to clinker thermal tiles:

Thermal tiles can have a variety of colors and shades

• clinker thermal tiles consist of two layers: reliable tiles and a polyurethane foam layer, which is insulation;
• two-layer tiles help to save on insulation;
• Wall cladding is carried out one piece at a time, which allows you to create a unique design;
• the tile is fired, so it has greater strength;
• the elements of the system are connected into grooves, so the wall will appear single;
• A large selection of designs will allow you to create “brick”, “marble”, “decorative stone” cladding. With such an imitation, the house will become truly unique.

Thermal tiles are two-layer, which allows you to save heat in the house.

One of the disadvantages is that it is difficult to correctly calculate the amount of material needed.

Scheme for laying clinker tiles on the facade of a residential building

A natural stone

Natural stone has been valued at all times. If funds allow, then the best answer to the question “how to sheathe the outside of a frame house” will be natural stone:

Stone is not usually used for a frame house

• heavy material requires the use of hired labor;
• small variety of colors and shades;
• It is not always easy to find the required amount of material from one seller.
• complexity of installation;
• wall cladding natural stone will give the building a truly rich look;
• such cladding will last for several decades.

It is much cheaper and more practical to replace the stone with imitation.

Decorative plaster

Decorative plaster has become widespread among home owners for its beautiful appearance, affordability and ease of use.

Covering the walls with plaster will give the building a finished and neat look:

• will allow you to hide the shortcomings made during the installation of a frame house;
• can serve as an imitation of brick and stone with the right approach;
• frost-resistant;
• durable;
• can be corrected if any shortcomings appear;
• can be used in combination with other cladding materials;
• does not require special knowledge for application;
• low impact strength.

  Application scheme decorative plaster on the facade of a frame house

Siding

The first thing that comes to mind when the question arises of how to properly cover a wooden house is siding.

Some time ago it gained popularity and continues to hold these positions:

• The undoubted advantage of this material is the huge selection of colors;
• You can cover your house with siding right away, without waiting for shrinkage;
• siding can be used to insulate a house;
• You can make the cladding with siding yourself;
• it will last for more than 15 years;
• shockproof;
• resistant to temperature changes;
• does not fade in the sun;
• affordable;
• does not require additional care.

  Scheme of covering a house using siding panels

If you don’t have a lot of money, is there anything else you can do to cover the house, if not siding? This material is suitable for small cottages and huge houses. You can decorate a frame house with siding imitation wood, stone or tile. Such a house will definitely attract attention. By right, siding cladding is now the market leader.

A serious disadvantage of siding is its instability to mechanical damage.

This type of material can be divided into three groups:

• metal;
• wood;
• vinyl.

Metal siding finishing

Any building requires unpretentious protection. In this case, cladding with metal siding will become the best solution. This type of material has excellent decorative properties and easy to install.

Surprisingly, with the help of such a coating you can create a cladding that imitates timber, tiles or stone. Metal quickly gains heat, but also quickly loses it, so it is not recommended to use this type of coating for finishing houses that are located in very cold areas and do not have an additional heating source.

Accessories you will need to cover a frame house with metal siding

Correctly use metal siding for industrial facilities or for storage rooms.

The advantages include the following:

• strength;
• environmental safety;
• ease of fastening;
• a large number of flowers;
• the opportunity to make a house with imitation expensive materials, timber and tiles;
• Fire safety;
• relatively low cost;

Wood siding

What is the best way to sheathe a wooden house? Of course, a tree. You can use clapboard, but now there is a wood siding, which greatly simplifies the cladding process: cladding wood panels onto a frame will take a couple of days.

Among the advantages of wood siding are the following:

Example of a building covered with wood siding

• the only siding coating that can be called truly environmentally friendly;
• possibility of cladding with imitation timber;
• wood can “breathe”;
• safety for allergy sufferers;
• looks more expensive than lining;
• visually, wooden siding will look like expensive real solid wood, which is also a definite plus.

The disadvantages of this coating include low fire resistance and high cost of the coating.

Vinyl siding

This is a fairly young material, but it is gaining more and more popularity:

• beautiful appearance;
• do not burn;
• do not rot;
• huge color palette;
• have greater resistance to moisture and fading;
• easy to install correctly without using special means and knowledge;
• serve for a long time: from 25 years;
• bend;
• are cheaper than timber, OBS, DSP;
• good impact strength;
• You can also create a cladding with imitation timber;
• does not require additional care.

Perhaps the answer to the question of how to cover the outside of a frame house cheaply, beautifully and quickly is vinyl siding. This material consists of panels that are fastened together on grooves and attached to the structure with self-tapping screws.

You can install vinyl siding yourself, without involving a work crew. A large number of colors will help you create your own unique design: you can combine a material that looks similar to lining with smooth panels of a different color, or you can imitate logs.

Vinyl siding is also quite beautiful.

Working with vinyl siding is simple and pleasant: the material is soft, easy to cut, and you can make corners and bevels without difficulty. We looked at the most popular and most environmentally friendly options for finishing the outside of a built house. There are several other types of materials that deserve attention: DSP, OSB, the use of timber and clapboard finishing.

There is not much to say about the use of timber, because it is a rather expensive material. It is much more logical to build from timber than to use it to decorate a house. But if funds allow, the use of timber in finishing will definitely make the house unique.

Vinyl siding is the best option in terms of quality and price.

DSP

This material is used not only for finishing houses, but is also used for laying floors, insulating basements and small rooms. The advantages of DSP include:

• fire resistance of DSP;
• high level of sound insulation of DSP.

The disadvantages of DSP will be:

• DSP is difficult to work with due to its large size and weight;
• difficult to cut and shape CBPB;
• It is necessary to cover the DSP with an additional coating: varnish or paint.

  Scheme of installing CBPB on the façade of a residential building

OSB

OSB is a board made of oriented strands. There are four types OSB boards and only OSB-3, which has a moisture-resistant impregnation, is suitable for outdoor work. Moisture resistance depends on what kind of glue is in the OSB composition.

The advantages of this material are the following:

• durable;
• light;
• easy to process;
• excellent sound insulation;
• there are no knots or cracks in the composition, which is discovered during the process of working with the lining;
• service life is almost unlimited;
• environmental safety is in question: opinions differ;
• low fire resistance of OSB.

Lining

Currently, the lining is a tightly knit wooden plate, which is attached to another similar one using grooves. Cladding the facade with clapboard is quite simple. Made from aspen, spruce, pine, larch.

Lining has the following advantages:

• has many types, the most best class for clapboard finishing - this is E class;
• it is better to cover the facade with clapboard, which was dried in special machines, and not naturally;
• lining is a completely natural material.

  Scheme of cladding the facade of a house using lining

Of course, each owner will decide for himself whether to clad the house with clapboard, timber or tiles. Based on budget, environmental safety preferences and design solutions. However, we can say with confidence that in terms of price/quality ratio, vinyl siding is the market leader.

Video

You can watch a video where experts will briefly talk about the features of the exterior finishing of frame houses.

Frame construction allows you to build the walls of a house from almost any material. External walls can be covered with plastic or wood, metal or OSB. What is the best way to sheathe a frame house? How to choose the right wall material and arrange a ventilated wall façade?

Requirements for cladding materials

The outer cladding of a frame house must be made of materials that are resistant to moisture and blowing. In addition, it must protect the owners from the attacks of robbers. And also be technologically advanced, suitable for wall installation.

OSB frame house cladding

When deciding what to cover a frame house with and what material to choose, you need to take into account all the tasks. The cladding of the outer wall of a house operates under conditions of seasonal temperature changes and periodic precipitation. It should protect the internal insulation from moisture and wind. Be a decorator, create style and design.

On a note

To ensure aesthetics and comfort of living, as well as to guarantee the safety of housing, various panel materials are used for external wall cladding. From natural ones - block house and metal profiles. Synthetic - plastic siding. Among the combined ones - OSB panels.

Each of the proposed types of cladding has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as installation features. Wooden cladding has a prestigious look and is expensive. Metal profile – provides ideal protection from water, wind, and reduced heat capacity. Plastic siding is characterized by high water resistance, affordability and low strength. OSB panels have the most affordable price and reduced durability.

Let's consider how cheaper it is to sheathe the outside of a frame house, and whether the desire to save money is always justified.

How to sheathe the outside of a frame house

The exterior of a frame house is covered with wall panels. They can be made from various materials– natural and synthetic. The material and technology of their manufacture determine the properties and characteristics of the finished panels. How to cover the outside of a frame house? Let's list what wall cladding can be made of.

Block house wall cladding

• Wooden panels - clapboard, block house. This is one of the most prestigious types of frame walls - “wood-like”. It is assembled from natural wood panels, the edges of which are easily adjusted to each other and connected into a common skin. The manufacturability of connecting adjacent panels is ensured by grooves and protrusions along the edges of the lining boards or convex block house. In addition, the relief of the block house creates an imitation of real log masonry.
• Wood substitute panels - OSB. This material is a conglomerate of shavings and sawdust, compressed and glued into a flat panel. Synthetic glue is used to glue wood waste. The panels themselves require waterproofing. To work as the outer surface of the wall, it is necessary to paint OSB or apply a cement “coat”. In this case, the walls of the house will look like stone, brick or concrete.

Finishing a frame house with vinyl siding

• Plastic wall cladding of a frame house or polyvinyl (PVC) siding. A frequently used option for covering the walls of a frame house and walls after insulation. Among the various photos of frame houses, most are sheathed with plastic. This material guarantees protection from water, moisture, and also makes it possible to imitate various wall materials. Siding panels can have the relief of brickwork, wood paneling, or wild stone. They can also be painted in any color. What is important to consider: plastic surfaces require careful handling in winter; at low temperatures they become especially fragile.
• Sheets metal profile under double coating – colored polymer and galvanized. This - perfect option For frame construction, which has several minor drawbacks - they create noise during rain and can corrode if the outer coating is damaged, if there are scratches or chips.

In addition, you can sheathe a frame house decorative panels from artificial stone. This kind decorative cladding costs more than plastic or cladding OSB frame home, but it looks as prestigious as the walls from a block house.

How to cover the outside of a frame house, photo of the finished wall covering.

Vinyl siding

Characteristics of materials for external cladding

Now let's look at the technical characteristics of popular wall materials. With their help, you can choose the most suitable option for external wall cladding.

Wood panels

When choosing wooden cladding, you need to pay attention to the following material characteristics:

1. Humidity – measured in %, it should be no more than 15%. The moisture content of wood determines its warping during use.
2. The type of wood determines the price and characteristics of water resistance and durability. The most expensive wood options are oak and larch. They are little susceptible to rotting, while oak is very strong and durable. Most popular type construction wood– pine and spruce, in which the natural resinousness of the wood is combined with an affordable price. There are also linings and block houses made of linden and alder; they are more suitable for cladding interior walls.
3. The shape or relief of the lining can be flat, convex, concave, wavy. This characteristic is important for the decorative effect of building walls.
4. The grade of lining is 1, 2 or 3 in the post-Soviet classification or A, B, and C in the European one. The grade determines the quality of the wood - the presence of stains from knots, chips, hidden cracks.
5. The presence of external treatment - moisture-resistant, anti-fungal or fire-retardant impregnation.

Vinyl siding

Sheathing a frame house with siding often uses plastic panels made of polyvinyl chloride. This material has proven itself as an affordable wall covering with high decorative properties. When choosing siding panels, you must consider the following characteristics:

Frame house covered with siding

• The amount of recyclable materials in plastic determines the quality, durability and price of PVC panels. Cheap panels contain up to 80% recycled plastic and are not suitable for exterior decoration. For external cladding, it is allowed to use panels whose bottom layer contains no more than 5% of raw materials.
• The content of modifiers determines the strength of the panel and its price.
• Content of other chemical compounds: butadione – no more than 1%, titanium dioxide – no more than 10%, calcium carbonate – no more than 15%.
• Panel relief - determines what type of walls vinyl siding will imitate.

How to sheathe a frame house cheaply

Sheathing the outside of a frame house with OSB has gained popularity primarily due to its very affordable price. At the same time, they try to compensate for the shortcomings of OSB, their low moisture resistance and insufficient strength, with additional protection of their surface, plaster or painting.

The choice of panels for cladding a frame house OSB should take into account the category building material. The category of slabs is indicated by numbers - 1, 2, 3 or 4. It determines the purpose and technical characteristics - strength, moisture resistance, possibility of use in external construction. For plating frame wall slabs of category 3 or 4 are required.

Now let's talk about how to properly sheathe a frame house.

OSB for cladding a frame house

Features of installation inventilated facade

The exterior decoration of a frame house is often equipped as a ventilated facade. Especially if cotton insulation was used to insulate the walls - mineral wool or glass wool. This insulating material requires a ventilation gap between its surface and the wall sheathing. How to sheathe a frame house with OSB, boards or siding?

On a note

When building a frame house, a so-called sheathing is constructed under the siding to create a gap between the insulation and the wall sheathing. It consists of wooden or metal strips that are attached to the frame supports. Wall sheathing is mounted on top of the planks. Thus, the outer panels are not located close to the heat insulator, but at some distance from it.

In order to increase the strength of the installation of wall cladding, low-strength sheathing is replaced with wide frame posts. Their thickness should be greater than the thickness of the insulation, then the necessary gap will be formed between the surface of the heat insulator and the outer edge of the frame support after hanging the outer wall panels. This is done to sheathe the outside of a frame house with OSB.

The presence of a ventilation gap protects the outer panels from moisture. Therefore, such a gap is necessary when building a frame house with imitation timber, “like wood”. Or when using wood chip boards. In the absence of air space, vapor particles will collect in external wall, cause dampness, rotting, fungus.

It's very annoying when frame house called frame-panel, it sounds as if it is made from some kind of shields. But you still need to sheathe a frame house (except in some cases). So what is the best way to sheathe a frame house? Let's look at the options for exterior cladding of the house.

So, if you do not have a one-story house (in which you can simply get by), then you need to decide how to cover the frame house (outside or inside). We are not talking about the facade, but specifically about the load-bearing outer cladding. In any case, you should try to use moisture-resistant material for wall cladding.

1. OSB-3 (OSB-3) or plywood

These materials can be used to cover the walls both outside and inside (or both outside and inside), but usually a frame house is covered with OSB or 9mm plywood only on the outside. OSB is moisture-resistant material for wall cladding, it sometimes stands open on the facades for up to 5 years and nothing is done to it.

Advantages of OSB house sheathing:

• Fast
• It’s easy to install (if there are two people) – that’s why builders love it.
• Strong - it becomes ten times more resistant to wind than just with jib.

Disadvantages of OSB house sheathing:

• • Not environmentally friendly (debatable)
  • There may be problems with steam escaping from the insulation to the outside, especially in humid climates

2. Inchboard (board 25 mm thick)

A frame house can be sheathed with inch boards, but the boards must be at an angle of 45-60 degrees in order to cover at least 3 posts. Inchboard is a board 25 mm thick (that is, almost an inch)

Advantages of continuous lining of house walls with inch tape:

• The pleasure of working with wood
• It’s easy even for one person – a 6-meter board weighs four kilograms
• Strong - although this is not a slab lining, it is monolithic and at the same time 3 times thicker
• Eco-friendly
• No problems with steam transmission
• Cheap - the cladding of my house cost 20 thousand rubles versus 40 thousand for 9 mm OSB-3.

Disadvantages of continuous lining of house walls with inch:

• • Time – covering the walls will take 3 times longer.

• Wall geometry - non-ideal thickness of the boards will not give a perfectly accurate wall, which may prevent you from insulating the wall from the outside or making a non-ventilated façade.

3. Inch board in two.

They also make this kind of cladding for frame houses: they also put inch boards in the corners, but the boards are placed every other two, i.e. in increments of 300 mm (I would advise doing this only on one-story houses, but people also do it in attics, as you see in the photo).

The advantages of this covering:

• even cheaper than continuous inch stitching (2/3)
• In essence, we get a ventilated façade without a counter-lattice, and façade materials can be nailed onto this inch.

Disadvantages of this skin:

• The solidity of such cladding is questionable, and this cladding has not yet been confirmed by calculations; on the other hand, is such cladding really weaker than 2 jibs embedded in the wall?

4. DSP

DSP is like ready-made facade, and slab lining, which gives the walls resistance to wind.
Advantages of DSP cladding:

• We immediately receive the façade material, all that remains is to paint it
• Strength
• Price (average, but not expensive)

Disadvantages of DSP sheathing:

• Heavy slabs, extremely difficult to install alone
• Aesthetics for everyone

MDVP is soft fibreboard. There are essentially two MDVPs on the market: Isoplat and Sheiko. All of them are quite expensive, but they perform several functions at once.

Advantages of cladding a frame house MDVP

• Isoplat for external cladding of a house replaces waterproof and windproof film
• MDVP releases steam well (unlike OSB-3)
• Isoplat is a lightweight and easy-to-cover material
• MDVP — moisture-resistant material for wall cladding

Disadvantages of cladding a frame house MDVP (Izoplat, etc.):

• Price (higher than OSB-3 + hydro-windproof film together)
• Problem with solidity (MDF is still softer than OSB-3 and plywood)

Questions and answers on cladding a frame house.

1. I am also asked, Is it possible to leave the frame of a house without covering for a year?? Yes, you can, cut the slopes and let it stand for at least three years without covering.

2. Which is better OSB-3 or Isoplat? Better than Beltermo

Now you know how to cover the outside of a frame house inexpensively and correctly. I chose an inch for myself and did not regret it. It turned out harsh, strong, monolithic and warm. The only negative I noticed was that it took quite a long time.

Do you know other materials for cladding a frame house? Share your experience in the comments, it will be interesting.

A frame building has a small mass, and therefore the foundation for such a house can be made of a lightweight type. But if the developer ultimately wants to cover the cottage with weighted materials such as tiles, then it is worth calculating the load-bearing capacity of the base at the design stage. Otherwise, the finished house will collapse over time. If you haven’t made a final decision yet and still don’t know what to cover the outside of a frame house with, then we suggest you familiarize yourself with the most popular materials for cladding the outside of a frame house. Understanding the technical features of each type of material, you will be able to create the final picture finished house and subsequently get excellent results from the work done.

Requirements for cladding a frame house

If you don’t know how to decorate a frame house and are still choosing the type of cladding, then it’s worth considering that the cladding must perform not only a decorative function, but also meet the following technological requirements:

• Resistant to burning and resistant to fading when exposed to direct sunlight.
• Inertia towards a large number moisture in the form of rain, snow, frost. In addition, it is worth noting here that the material must be inert to rotting.
• Additional thermal insulation properties sheathing will allow you to qualitatively enhance the thermal protection of the walls of a frame house.
• The resistance of the material to temperature changes will prevent cracking of the skin under the influence of repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• It would also be useful to have the cladding resistant to mechanical stress.

If, when choosing a material for cladding a frame building, all of the listed characteristics are inherent in the cladding, then the frame house will be reliable and durable.

Types of materials for cladding a frame cottage

Tree

The most environmentally friendly and natural material designed for cladding buildings. The breathability of the material allows for optimal microcirculation of air masses in the cottage. From here excessive humidity and the development of mold on the walls of the house will be completely excluded. In addition, wood has low thermal conductivity, which means the frame cottage will remain warm.

As wood material you can use wooden siding, clapboard, block house or cladding a frame house with imitation timber. The first type of material is long narrow panels with perforations along one of the edges. The second side of the long edge has a convex edge that covers the attachment points of the previous strip. As a result, we get an even, beautiful wood covering along the entire perimeter of the walls.

Advice: to prevent the finishing lining from drying out and changing its linear parameters, it is recommended to choose thoroughly dried material. And to protect it from moisture, it is necessary to additionally treat the siding with varnish.

• The lining consists of thin boards, dried and adjusted to ideal parameters. The lining is equipped with spikes and ridges for more reliable adhesion to each other into a single sheet. Installation of the lining is simple and even a novice master can handle it. Such wooden panels meet everything technical specifications natural material.
• Imitation of timber. Lumber that imitates laminated veneer lumber or profiled timber is made from high-quality and dried wood. After assembling such cladding, you get a beautiful “timber” house. It is important that high-quality imitation timber is not afraid of moisture and does not shrink when exposed to sunlight.
• The block house consists of panels in the form of a cut of a rounded log. That is, one edge of the panel is flat, and the second is convex. With this cladding, the house looks like a log cabin, which looks very colorful. In front of everyone positive properties block house wood is prone to a short service life (about 20 years) and combustion. Therefore, answering the question of how to cover a house with a block house, we note that the cladding will have to be additionally treated with antiseptics and fire retardants.

Siding

If you are choosing what to cover a frame house with, then take a closer look at the siding. Such panels are very easy to install and meet all the stated technical characteristics for finishing both a block and frame house. Vinyl siding, which has a cellular structure, is especially popular. Hollow cells act as additional insulation, which has a positive effect on the durability of the house. In addition, vinyl siding does not fade in the sun and is resistant to moisture and rot. In addition, I would like to say that siding panels are easy to maintain. It is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth.

Important: metal siding is less often used for cladding a frame house, since steel panels are heavy for a lightweight foundation of a frame building. In addition, metal siding produces a kind of cacophony in the rain, which is unlikely to please the residents of the house.

Facade tiles

This material is intended to beautifully cladding a frame house. Due to the fact that façade tiles contain clay, sand and glaze, such cladding can be classified as an environmentally friendly material. The tiles are resistant to moisture, fire and fungus. In addition, a house lined with such material continues to breathe. And this is important for maintaining optimal microclimate in the premises of a frame house. The disadvantages of facade tiles can be considered the high cost of the material and the complexity of its installation.

Facade panels

A relatively new material for wall cladding. The dimensions of the panels allow the cladding to be carried out quickly and efficiently without the use of complex equipment and wet solutions. The advantage of such cladding is that the panels imitate stone, brickwork, timber or log structure, and can also be simply installed for painting. There are the following types of panels:

• Vinyl. The structure is reminiscent of vinyl siding. This cladding is lightweight, not afraid of water and is not subject to combustion. PVC panels can be mounted either in a homogeneous version or as a combination for the base and walls of the house. The result will be beautiful and durable. This type of cladding is good to use especially for wooden houses. Because vinyl prevents insects from settling and breeding in the wood. The service life of PVC panels for facades is on average 50 years.
• Fiber cement panels. This cladding is made of cement with the inclusion of coal fibers and fiberglass. As a result, the panels are light, but at the same time very durable. This home cladding is resistant to mechanical stress and temperature changes. The disadvantage of this material is its hygroscopicity. That is, fiber cement panels are able to absorb moisture. But in order to protect the cladding from the effects of water, stone chips or stone chips are now applied to the surface of the fiber cement cladding. acrylic composition. In this case, a special protective layer will be formed on the surface of the cladding.

Important: installation of fiber cement panels can be carried out at any time of the year. The main requirement is dry weather.

• Metal panels. This finishing material also imitates stone, wood, brick, etc. The panels are made of galvanized steel or aluminum, and a special acrylic layer is applied on top of the material. As a result, the panels are beautiful, amenable to careful care and do not fade in the sun. In addition, such a protective layer prevents metal corrosion. The disadvantages of metal panels are low heat and sound insulation. Therefore, metal panels are mounted on top of the insulation.

Classification of facade panels

All façade panels can be divided into groups according to the type of cladding structure. There are the following options:

• Single layer panel. It is made of a layer of a certain material and is used as private or industrial buildings on top of an insulating pie. The main advantage of this material is its lightness. Cladding a house with such slabs is easy even for an inexperienced craftsman.
• Double layer panel. Contains an insulating layer in its structure. When using such material, you can avoid unnecessary labor costs for installing the insulating pie. That is, the panels play the role of not only decorative finishing, but also insulation.
• Three-layer panels. Such outer material It is a ready-made sandwich cladding that can be mounted on the frame of the house. In this case, several works are carried out at once - installation of the walls of the house, their insulation and cladding. The cost of such cladding is several times higher than all others.