Finishing the outside of a home is a necessary process that affects the design of a living space. Everyone wonders what is more suitable, because they want not only to get reliability, but also to save as much as possible. Now there are few people who do not care about financial costs. Although it is not always useful to give preference to the most budget option. After all, you will additionally have to create protection from rain, wind, frost, etc.
Therefore, before making a decision, it is worth considering every moment and creating the best conditions for yourself. It will not work to get a completely cheap option, but you can try to choose a material that will serve as good protection. It is for this reason that you will have to arm yourself with knowledge, since the seller can not always give objective advice on buying.
Based on what choice?
Finishing the house outside (photos of examples can be seen in our article) can be done with any materials. And no one wants to pay twice. At the selection stageyou will have to evaluate all the qualities of each option. The first is the external indicators of already fixed material. Although this indicator will directly depend on the preferences of the owners and the desired service life. But such indicators should be taken into account:
- Tint.
- The ability to withstand the rays of the sun and not change shape.
- Resistant to mechanical damage.
- Safety for humans and incombustibility.
Besides this, everyone is trying to extend the service life. Finishing the walls of the house from the outside (the reader can see the photo of the options in our article) should last for many years. Do not assume that you only need to make a competent choice - you also need to make the right installation. It is worth considering the seasonal indicator, the presence of additional components. The final result will also include:
- Cost per square meter.
- Price of all required items.
- The indicator of financial costs for the work performed.
If you approach the choice correctly, you will have to take into account every moment and only then will the final price be formed.
What to look out for?
Today there are many popular home decoration options. Located outside, it must meet the requirements of safety and strength, taking into account the conditions of the region and the financial capabilities of the owner. But at the same time, it does not necessarily have high performance and other positive characteristics. Among the popular solutions, it is worth notingthe following:
- Siding.
- Facade plaster.
- Block house.
- Facade tiles.
- Facing brick.
- Stone.
Everyone pays attention to many indicators before making a purchase. To know which of them to rely on, it is worth arming yourself with useful information. And only after that, after weighing all your options, the purchase is made.
Siding
Finishing the house with siding outside (photo below) is the most common option. There are two main types. It's vinyl and plinth. But the use of the aluminum version for houses is not always relevant. There are the main qualities for which it is chosen - this is the ease of installation, complete safety. But there is also a drawback, it refers to external data.
Strange as it may seem, but it is Europe that is against such cladding and aluminum siding is used only for finishing outbuildings. They even have a negative attitude towards those models that imitate other building materials. But in Russia, this finish is often used and it is considered the best option for today.
In terms of service life, manufacturers call a large figure - about 40 years. But what happens in practice? According to people, in practical application, the period is reduced by half, because the material is not resistant to frost, physical impact, and the most problematic is fading in the sun. There are also cases when, after five years, the house begins to look terrible and you want to completely replace it.
How much will it cost to finish the walls outside with such material? Vinyl material on average in cities can be bought for 200 rubles (price per square meter). The basement today costs more (up to 350), but it wins in terms of service life and external data. In the end, you will have to decide what exactly is suitable and whether financial opportunities have it.
What you need to know about plaster?
This is a method that allows you to create an attractive appearance. Among the pluses are resistance to moisture and breathable functions. There are some simple suggestions:
- Mineral putty. The base will be cement.
- With acrylic resins.
- Silicate. Contains liquid glass.
- Silicone. Resins are taken as a basis.
But there are not as many color solutions as we would like to receive. Most often, such facing materials have to be stained.
What does it say about service life?
He's not that big (average seven years old). To mechanical damage, this design is not so weak.
How is the finishing done?
To do the work on an area of about 180 square meters, it will take seven weeks. To maximize adhesion, primer mixtures are used.
If it is a wet base, then it will already react to rain. When choosing a mixture for finishing, it should be borne in mind that some compositions may not be suitable for every heater. Construction mastersthey say that the cost of each line up in a certain way.
House block
This material can be compared with lining, but according to external data it is closer to a tree. This is an environmentally friendly type of finish and natural. At the same time, it will serve not so long, but at a cost very expensive. There are also some shortcomings in external data. This is:
- Knots.
- Cracks.
- Wormholes.
Before you start finishing with such material, it is worth determining that it is completely dry. If you skip this, then in the end the whole finish will completely rot. When the tree is not protected from natural influences (primarily from rain), then something will need to cover the surface. The cost, most often, will depend on the chosen wood. This figure sometimes reaches up to three thousand rubles per square meter.
Brick application
Finishing a house with a brick outside is also a frequently requested option. This type of finish has many different advantages. The main thing is an environmentally friendly material created in a certain way. What qualities does he have:
- Frost resistant.
- Durable.
- Virtually absorbs moisture.
- Excellent soundproofing.
There are clinker and ceramic bricks. The former has many advantages because it is produced in a special way. And that is what is chosen more often. In addition, this material has many colors, shapes and textures. But there is also a minus - this is the formation of efflorescence.
Oddly enough, but aging with such a finish will look attractive and the house will not change its external data for many years. But it is worth considering certain qualities even before deciding to finish the house with stone outside or brick. The fact is that all the material must be fixed on the main foundation. If this is not taken into account, then the entire structure will have to be supplemented.
What do you need to know about cost? There is a big difference in price. But reliable and high-quality material will not be sold cheaply. In addition, the installation itself will be expensive, which means that not everyone can afford it. To make a beautiful and insulated brick facade, you will need up to six thousand rubles per square meter.
Using panels or tiles for facade
Finishing the house outside with panels (photos of examples are in our article) is reliable and beautiful. It does not feel moisture, durable and will last a long time. If professionals take up the work, in the end everything turns out neatly and attractively. If ceramics are used in the process, then the finish will last for decades. But it is important to pay attention to the adhesive solution.
Not everyone will be able to do the work, as there are some features:
- You need to prepare the surface well.
- Not everyone can handle even seam lines.
- Material is fragile during operation.
But after the structure is assembled, it looks beautiful, and the material itself lasts a long time. But according tothe cost of such a finish is lower than brick. A square meter of decoration will cost three thousand rubles, the market average. Another plus is that each person will be able to gradually create a neat finish without having much experience in this area. This is what will save money.
How to create a finish inexpensively?
Now everyone wants to get a quality result and not overpay. It is clear that one of the ways to save some money is to do the main work yourself. But for this you will have to arm yourself with useful tips and necessary information.
Some materials may not seem expensive at first glance, but when the analysis of each nuance begins, it turns out that many additional components are required and the initial cost increases. Therefore, experts recommend carefully planning the entire process and thinking through each step. When the budget is calculated to kopecks, there will no longer be additional expenses and sudden situations.
In addition, you need to realistically evaluate such factors as the service life, the need for additional care, and how soon the investment will have to be applied again. It is also worth previewing photos with the available finishes from the selected material in order to understand what awaits in the end. After weighing the pros and cons, it is easier to make a choice.
