Thermal insulation and finishing of the basement is quite an important stage in home improvement. Without the design of this part of the building, the building will not look complete. The appearance of the basement can be represented by one of the many options. For cladding, you can use corrugated board, fiber cement panels or basement siding. But this list is by no means complete.
Which base to choose
Some property owners use protruding plinths. This approach allows the use of additional insulation of the basement of the building. However, this option is the least protected from mechanical damage and external influences. The falling base is the most protected design option. You can use a clinker tile finish, which has a small thickness. With such a finish, the foundation will be resistant to external influences, however, it will be quite difficult to insulate the plane.
Design and layout of the basement floor
Under the plinth, a whole basement can be hidden, which is sometimes equipped, increasing the living space of the house or making this part of the building more functional. Under the house can be located one or more rooms. The presence of underground living space helps to insulate the house and make the building more comfortable and warm.
Bottom you can arrange rooms such as:
- workshop;
- warehouse;
- bath;
- garage;
- boiler room.
If you plan to use this space for storing vegetables and other products, then the basement floor will be an ideal place for a warehouse. It allows you to save space on the site. The basement project is created together with the project of the main house. It may include a pantry, boiler room, workshop and garage. You can convert the interior space under the house into a dressing room or hallway. Some even arrange recreation areas there.
If you want to save space in the house, then on the lower floor you can place a dryer, washing machine and other household appliances. This will eliminate excess moisture in the house. More and more houses today, in which the basement serves as a place to place the pool. When choosing the layout of the house, you may prefer a project that provides for the presence of a ground floor, where the stairs lead. However, this zone can become a place of increased danger, so the march must have certain dimensions - about 90 cm. As for the width, it is usually 30 cm.
Moisture protection
Tothis floor was protected from moisture, you need to take care of this in advance. It is important to install a waterproofing system and make sure that groundwater does not damage the materials at the base of the building. The walls of such a floor are usually made of materials stronger than brick. This includes iron and concrete. Before choosing a project for a house with a basement, you need to find out about the level of groundwater. Usually they do not exceed 180 cm. The line of passage of the aquifer depends on underground rivers.
To protect against moisture, you can equip a sand cushion with the addition of gravel. This approach is relevant for high soil density. If the soil on the site is wet and loose, then a concrete foundation should be laid, which will act as a good basis for the walls. The ground floor is quite often used for a gas boiler room, which cannot be installed in apartments and residential buildings. Sometimes the layout provides for a bathroom, bathroom or pantry.
Outside plinth design and decoration ideas
The plinth of a building can be lined with different materials that will not only decorate, but also protect the surface. This process is done before the wall cladding so that you have the opportunity to hide the sills under the finish. The material must have certain performance characteristics, for example:
- low thermal conductivity;
- high strength;
- excellent reliability;
- low hygroscopicity.
The plinth of the building can be finished with the following materials:
- natural orartificial stone;
- PVC panels;
- decorative or mosaic plaster;
- clinker or porcelain tiles;
- brick;
- profiled sheet.
Design Tips
Before choosing a particular material, some nuances should be taken into account. If the repair of the basement of the building is carried out using thick material, then a low tide must be installed above the protruding part. The foundation should be expanded, it is better to use brickwork for this.
If you decide to purchase corrugated board or siding, you must first install a frame, the space of which is filled with insulation for thermal insulation. Frame-cladding technology allows you to carry out work at any time of the year.
Choosing quality material: using plaster
If you want to finish the plinth of a building inexpensively, it is best to use plaster. But it should be noted that it is not so durable. Such lining can be damaged by mechanical influences. From external factors, plaster protects the plinth not so effectively. Despite this, this method is popular, because the material has a low cost. In addition, it can be used if the plinth was built of brick and was installed on a strip foundation.
Plastering is not the final step. To protect the layer from the effects of the external environment and moisture, alkyd, acrylic or silicone paint is applied to it. This will decorate the plinth andmake it more durable. Enamel paints should not be used for painting, as they do not allow air to pass through and are environmentally unsafe. It is best to use decorative plaster, which creates the effect of a fur coat.
The use of mosaic plaster allows you to form a multi-colored mosaic on the surface, which is provided by fine crumbs in the composition. The resin here acts as a binder and makes the composition waterproof. If you want to decorate the plinth of a building in imitation of natural stone, but at the same time save money, you can use plaster and a special silicone stamp with which you can create impressions on the surface.
Interesting design idea - natural and artificial stone
In terms of sophistication and environmental friendliness, natural stone is in the first place when decorating a basement. It is expensive, but allows you to create the most wear-resistant and durable coating, which is durable and presentable appearance. The basement of the building and the blind area can be decorated with the following types of stone:
- marble;
- granite;
- limestone;
- sandstone.
They are produced in the form of tiles and are laid on a cement mortar. The stone can be with a rough, polished or matte surface. Before installation, the back side of the porous material is treated with a water-repellent compound, which increases its waterproofing properties.
Facing the basement of the building can be done using wild stone. It has a significant weight and increases the load on the base. In this case, a reinforced connection between the drainage pad and the foundation should be created. Facing with natural stone does not provide for a well-defined distance between individual elements, as this is a long and laborious process.
An alternative to natural material is artificial stone, which is produced in the form of concrete slabs that imitate natural texture. Modern technologies make it possible to obtain a frost-resistant, reliable and durable facing stone, which has less weight and affordable cost. For finishing, you should choose a material of 3 matching colors that resemble natural stone. For uniform masonry, large elements are mixed with small ones, smooth - with rough ones.
The package includes drainage gutters that protect the material from flaking from the base after frost. The laying of the material is carried out according to the same technology as in the case of natural stone, however, here you can do without strengthening the surface.
Modern solution for plinth design - clinker tiles
Finishing the basement of the building can be done with clinker tiles, which protects the insulation and the wall of the building from negative influences. The main advantage of the material is mechanical strength, which is combined with resistance to aggressive environments and increased moisture resistance.
Clinker tiles can be used not only for the plinth, walls and corners of the building are finished with it. On saleproducts are presented in a wide range of colors. Installation is carried out using a frame system, which provides for the laying of an additional heat-insulating layer. When installing it, frost-resistant glue is used.
Cash calculation
The price of a tile depends on the brand and country of manufacture. The average cost is 1,500 rubles. per square meter. In order to calculate how much money will be spent on laying the basement of a building, it is necessary to determine the area of the surface being trimmed. To do this, measure the width and height of each side of the base, and then separately multiply the values \u200b\u200band add them up. The resulting value is multiplied by 1,500 (in this case), which will allow you to get the amount to be spent on facing material.
Using corrugated board and plinth siding
The basement of the facade of the building can be finished with siding and corrugated board. The first option is one of the cheapest today. This cladding has a low weight and a special method of fastening, so it is easy to install. The surface will not require special care. The material is chosen due to its reliability, resistance to mechanical and atmospheric influences, as well as durability. Plates well protect the material from moisture.
The plinth of a brick building can also be finished in the area of \u200b\u200bthe corners. Manufacturers offer special elements for this. Design solutions allow you to finish with panels for brick, wood, mosaic tiles and stone. Installation is carried out using a metal or wooden crate, which is attached to the base with self-tapping screws.
In closing
Private houses are also finished with profiled sheets. This material is moisture resistant, durable and tolerates temperature fluctuations well. It is easy to process, easy to install on a wooden crate. But you should not use corrugated board for finishing wooden buildings, as it corrodes under the influence of moisture, which can cause wood to rot.
