Facade plastic panels for a stone. Facade panels under a stone for exterior decoration of the house. Step-by-step instructions for installing profiles

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For the exterior decoration of the facade, plastic facade panels are most often used. They are sometimes called. This material has great strength and is quite easy to install. It is recommended to install it with insulation: this will allow the house to keep the heat inside as long as possible.

Installation features

Most often, ordinary wooden slats are used for installing vinyl siding. Sometimes they are replaced with a special metal CD profile. The same profile is used for indoor plasterboard installation. Considering that the panels will be mounted outdoors, it is better to use metal products, since wood tends to absorb moisture, which significantly reduces its service life.

Choose a CD profile with a honeycomb frame: this will make it easier. The profile should be placed vertically; each strip is mounted at a distance of 35 cm from the adjacent part. Only the upper and lower strip is installed horizontally.

In order to install the profile, metal hangers are often used. They are bent with the letter P and attached to the wall with screws or dowels. The distance between the dowels should not be more than 50 cm. It is optimal to place them at a distance of 40 cm from each other.

The panels will be positioned a short distance from the main wall, creating a decorative surface. These voids can be used by placing insulation in them. Mineral wool or polystyrene is often used as insulation. When installing imitation stone siding, it is important to take into account that there are no gaps or crevices left.

Often, the siding does not ideally fit in height, and the last row has to be shortened by yourself; but there will be no mounting holes on the panel. The sheet should be fastened in such a way that the screws pass along the decorative seam. Three fixation points are enough for one sheet.

For finishing the facade under a stone, it is best to use the facade panels, since they are specially designed for this. The price of the material is much lower than that of natural stone, but, unlike the latter, the siding always looks perfect and is easy to install.

In addition to ease of installation, siding has the following advantages:

It is easy to clean and requires no additional maintenance.
The use of siding will allow you to insulate the wall and hide the insulation at no additional cost.
The material does not allow moisture to pass through and will be able to protect the walls from it.
No cement mortars are required, which are quite expensive.
The material itself is much cheaper than natural stone and has a shape convenient for installation.

You can install vinyl siding yourself. This will take a little time, minimal tools and a little patience. Even an amateur can handle editing.

Exterior walls in buildings must be protected from atmospheric damage, additionally insulated and take care of an acceptable appearance. Natural and artificial materials are used to decorate the facades of houses. Natural stone creates an original decorative effect. Facade panels with stone imitation are a modern and practical solution for arranging the exterior.

Features and Benefits

Facade panels fulfill the decorative and protective function of the outer walls. The natural stone repetition design helps create a beautiful and elegant backdrop for the entire home.

Stone panels have many advantages:

variety of textures and colors;
a high level of imitation of a stone structure;
quick installation;
cheaper than natural counterparts;
moisture resistance;
the size and weight of the panel is adapted for self-assembly;

do not fade;
frost resistance up to -40 degrees;
heat resistance up to +50 degrees;
can serve up to 30 years;
easy care;
environmental friendliness;
maintainability;
does not put a lot of stress on the supporting structures.

When cladding the facade of a new house, you can achieve a unique design by combining different textures and colors. Installing panels on houses with a year of construction will hide the destroyed and unpresentable appearance of the building. This does not require repair and reconstruction of the walls themselves. Installation requires only the construction of the lathing frame. An insulating layer can be installed under the panels. Mineral basalt wool, glass wool, expanded polystyrene, polystyrene foam are used as insulation.

In addition to cladding the facade and foundation, stone panels can be used for finishing fences. It is not necessary to sheathe the entire house, it is possible to partially finish the desired structural element, the upper or lower floor.

Description

Stone panels were originally used for foundation cladding. Finishing siding showed high performance and was used to cover the entire facade. With the expansion of the range of products of different textures, you can make an aesthetically attractive and durable cladding of the house.

The production of cladding panels is based on copying various masonry from natural materials. For exterior wall decoration, different types of natural stone are imitated: these are slate, granite, sandstone, rubble stone, limestone, dolomite and many others.

To add realism, the slabs are painted in the natural shades of a particular type of stone and given the appropriate relief and shape.

Depending on the structure, there are two types of panels for the exterior of the house.

Composite. The design assumes the presence of several layers. The outer protective layer on the surface acts as a decorative finish. The inner heat-insulating layer contains an artificial insulation made of expanded polystyrene.
Homogeneous.The slab consists of one outer cover. During installation, flexible panels do not deform, they are easily connected to each other into a monolithic cladding. They differ in their low price and low weight.

Composition

For the production of slabs similar to natural stone, artificial and natural raw materials are used.

In accordance with the material of manufacture, facade cladding panels are of two types:

fiber cement;
polymer.

Fiber cement products are composed of quartz sand and cement with the addition of cellulose fibers. They are characterized by fire safety, frost resistance up to -60 degrees, sound-absorbing qualities. The downside is the ability of the material to absorb water, making the structure heavier. A low level of impact resistance indicates a tendency to damage. Fiber panels do not have a pronounced deep texture of stone, as they are made by casting.

The composition of polymer panels includes polyvinyl chloride, resin, foam, stone dust. If a composite panel is made, a polyurethane foam layer is added. PVC panels are able to clearly highlight the stone texture, highlight the rubble and wild stone. Plastic does not react to moisture, has antiseptic properties. The panels are resistant to impact and damage.

Dimensions and weight

The weight of the facade panel depends on its size and material of manufacture. The size is determined by the ease of installation and transportation. Lightweight plastic boards weigh approximately 1.8-2.2 kg. The size of the panels is developed by the manufacturer. Length and width parameters vary depending on the type of imitated stones. The length can vary from 80 cm to 130 cm. The width varies from 45 to 60 cm. On average, the area of \u200b\u200bone panel is half a square meter. The thickness is small - only 1-2 mm.

Fiber cement slabs for the facade are large in size and large in weight. Length from 1.5 to 3 m, width from 45 to 120 cm. The smallest panel thickness is 6 mm, maximum - 2 cm. The weight of heavy cement products can vary depending on the thickness of 13 - 20 kg per square meter. On average, fiber cement boards weigh 22 - 40 kg. One large, thick panel can weigh over 100kg.

Design

The variety of shapes and sizes of facade panels makes it possible to sheathe a structure of any configuration. The decorative properties of the material depend on the texture of the front side. Manufacturers produce a wide range of artificial stone with a wide range of colors.

The texture of the panel is similar to the natural masonry of different species. For facade decoration, you can pick up a rocky or rubble stone, "wild" sandstone, hewn masonry. The color changes depending on the type of natural stone - beige, brown, gray, sand, chestnut.

Slabs with stone chips are produced for an original and exclusive design. Fractions are held together by epoxy resin. The grainy stone structure is painted in any bright colors - malachite, terracotta, turquoise, white. The disadvantage of this texture is that they wipe over time, are poorly washed.

Manufacturers overview

The market of finishing panels for the facade is divided by foreign and Russian manufacturers. Döcke, Novik, Nailaite, KMEW stand out among foreign manufacturers. Domestic manufacturers - "Alta-profile", "Dolomit", "Tekhosnastka" receive positive reviews.

Canadian company Novik produces facade panels with the texture of field stone, cut masonry, river stone, wild and cut limestone. They are characterized by high quality, increased thickness over 2 mm.
German mark Döckeproduces high-quality facade panels of 6 collections, imitating rocks, sandstone, wild stone.
American company Nailaitesupplies facing siding of several series - rubble, natural and hewn stone.
Japanese fiber cement facade panels of the brand are distinguished by a large assortment KMEW... The size of the slabs is 3030x455 mm with a protective coating.

The leading production is occupied by a domestic company "Alta profile"... There are 44 options for masonry siding in the range. There are imitations for granite, wild stone, rubble stone, the "Canyon" and "Fagot" collections. The products have all certificates of conformity and a developed distribution system in many cities of the country.
Company "Dolomite" is engaged in the production of PVC coatings for exterior decoration of houses. The range includes basement siding with a texture like a rocky reef, sandstone, shale, dolomite, alpine stone. Profile 22 cm wide and 3 m long. Panels are painted over in three options - completely uniformly painted, with painted seams, heterogeneous multilayer painting. The declared service life is 50 years.

Company "European Building Technologies" manufactures Hardplast facade panels that simulate the structure of slate. Available in three colors - gray, brown and red. They are characterized by a small size: 22 cm wide, 44 cm long, 16 mm thick, which is convenient for self-assembly. The material of manufacture is a polymer sand mixture.
Belarusian concern "Yu-plast"produces vinyl siding with the texture of natural stone series "Stone House". The panels are 3035 mm long and 23 cm wide in four colors. The operational period is at least 30 years.

Moscow plant "Tekhosnastka" produces facade panels from polymer materials. A covering for a wild stone, imitating a rocky texture and granite, will allow you to install a fire-resistant, durable, environmentally friendly facade. The domestic firm Fineber produces panels of slate, rocky, stone texture made of polypropylene with a size of 110x50 cm.
The domestic manufacturer of fiber cement boards is the plant "Profist"... The product line includes panels for a stone "Profist-Stone" with a coating of natural stone chips. More than 30 color shades with grainy structure will bring any facade design to life. Standard sizes are 120 cm wide, 157 cm long and 8 mm thick.

House decoration with facade panels can be carried out independently or by a special construction team. Pre-count the number of panels required for cladding. The number depends on the size of the slab itself and the area of \u200b\u200bthe cladding. Determine the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls, excluding windows and doors. They purchase external and internal corners, starting guides, platbands and strips.

When self-installing, you need to take care of the availability of working tools. You will need a level, drill, saw, sharp knife, tape measure. It is better to fix structural elements with zinc-coated self-tapping screws.

If the decoration of the facade is combined with the insulation of the walls from the outside, then first a vapor barrier membrane is mounted.

A vertical crate is placed on the walls. A small-section timber or a metal profile is used as guides. Thermal insulation is installed in the crate frame. The material is placed close to it so that there are no cold bridges. The insulation layer is protected by a waterproofing film.

Then a ventilated facade is erected with a gap of several centimeters. To do this, a counter-lattice is mounted from slats or metal guides. To avoid distortions and bumps in the finished facade, all frame parts are placed in one plane.

The technology of finishing the basement with panels that externally imitate stone originated in Canada and the USA, but now it is spreading more and more due to the mass of advantages. The panels we are talking about in this article are a type of siding and it is easy to guess that outwardly they look like stone. They are produced using high pressure casting.

Despite the fact that sheathing the basement with this material is beneficial from many sides, the installation must be carried out very accurately and carefully, however, the same applies to other finishing materials. So, let's look at how the basement should be finished with stone panels.

A plinth is the part of the foundation that is above the ground. One of the functions that the plinth performs is to protect the building from moisture ingress, including due to rain. Both the functional and the architectural load are on the basement, so this part of the house must be treated very responsibly. The plinth also provides thermal insulation between the main building space and the basement.

Interesting! Architects believe that the basement should be attributed to the wall, its lower part, but the builders, on the contrary, are sure that this is still an element of the foundation.

Advantages and relevance of plating a plinth with stone panels

Firstly, modern materials have excellent design and significantly improve the exterior of the building. Secondly, the technique allows you to increase resistance to moisture, which allows you to forget about the problems with cracking of the foundation for a long time. If the liquid gets into the voids of the material from which the base of the building is made, it will freeze in cold weather, and, as you know, ice has a larger volume than water, and as a result, cracks will appear. To better understand the principle, you can put a PET bottle filled to the top with water in the freezer overnight - in the morning the container will be severely deformed. The same thing happens with building materials if moisture gets into them.

The basement has a much higher load than the facade, so this part of the building must be treated with great attention. Temperature changes that cannot be avoided, groundwater currents, the pressure of the house itself, precipitation in the form of rain or snow, can adversely affect the condition of the basement.

Plinth trim panels - material and fastening features

One of the ways that have proven themselves well in protecting the basement are special panels, stylized as a stone structure. Among the important positive points are the following.

Basement siding "Alta-profile"

Decorative stone price

Decorative rock

disadvantages

It is difficult to find really serious negative sides of the panels for finishing the basement, but you can point out a couple of points.

Limitations in color... It will not work to choose a shade to taste, since the panel is externally stylized as a stone, which has specific dull colors. But, if you were unable to choose the desired design in the store catalogs, you can always contact the manufacturer directly and place an order according to your taste. Whether it is worth paying extra for such a service is up to you.
Despite the fact that the panels withstand very well loads and the influence of many destructive factors, fire resistance is not expected... Since the main production material is still plastic, the panel will quickly melt at elevated temperatures, and therefore it is not worth frying a barbecue or burning garbage near the house.

Materials from which the stone panels are made for basement decoration

The production of such products is carried out only using new, innovative technologies, which appeared thanks to the hard work of highly qualified specialists. Only materials are used that have high resistance to low temperatures and are endowed with water-repellent properties. Also, they (materials) should not crack in winter and with strong wind. Most often, polypropylene is taken as a basis, which is formed by casting, the characteristics of such panels are always at a high level.

In general, it is possible to use different polymers if chemicals are added to increase the product's useful life. The choice of the base material directly affects the cost.

Existing types of panels

Before choosing and purchasing the required number of panels, you need to understand the existing types of these products, with all their features, strengths and weaknesses. Each variety has some differences that need to be considered. Today, 4 types are widely used, which are presented in the table.

Table. Popular types of basement panels for stone.

Panel view	Features and Benefits
	Fiber cement panels stand out from the whole range of products for their overestimated strength characteristics and a high degree of weather resistance. Such products are difficult to distinguish from a real stone, they do not harm either nature or human health.
	These plinth panels are made on the basis of vinyl plastic, they can also be added with a variety of specific dyes, so that the color palette is the widest here, and it is also easy to choose the desired texture. Ideal for those who value the visual impression of the appearance of the house.
	Acrylic plinth panels are highly resistant to harmful UV rays from the sun. They are capable of retaining their original color throughout their entire life cycle. The panels presented can withstand continuous shock loads.
	They are good in cases where it is necessary not only to strengthen the basement and make the interior more pleasant, but also to improve thermal insulation. The structure of such panels has several layers, the uppermost of them - decorative - finished with a stone. The rest are important from a technical point of view.

What does the cost depend on?

The price will depend on several factors at once. Firstly, this is the country that produces the siding, and the specific company - the more reputable the company, the higher the cost. The material used also affects what kind of polymers, modifiers, and so on. If you are looking for products that are easy to install and have large dimensions, then the price for them will be higher than for small options. If you want to save money, then you should not choose pretentious panels, since the intricate texture and color significantly increase the cost. The better the characteristics of the product, that is, resistance to temperature extremes, strength, resistance to wind, the more expensive it will cost.

Important! It is worth paying attention to the domestic manufacturer, among the goods they represent on the market now you can find very good copies not only in appearance, but also in characteristics, while the price is an order of magnitude lower than that of foreign counterparts.

Prices for popular finishing stone wall panels

Stone-look wall panels

Panel selection

When you start choosing stone-styled panels for your base / plinth finish, there are a few things to focus on. If the product is of high quality, then the characteristics specified by the manufacturer will be high, while the appearance should be appropriate, without defects. The material greatly affects the rate of burnout under the sun, if the base is not in the shade and you want to maintain a beautiful exterior for a long time - ask the seller for more details.

It is better to buy panels in those places where there is a large selection of different goods, so that there is plenty to choose from. The period of successful work is also very important: if a company has existed for several years and has managed to accumulate many customers with positive reviews, it means that it is selling a quality product. Decide which is more important - ease of installation or savings. If the former, then you should pay attention to the large panels, if the latter, then to the small ones. A good product must be accompanied by a license and a certificate that guarantee quality.

The facade faced with Dagestan stone looks prestigious and gives the impression of the homeowner's wealth. However, the cost of such finishing is relatively small and comparable to the cost of installing a "wet facade". Therefore, with relative cheapness, you can get an impressive result. Read more in.

Panel mounting

Installing panels under a stone is easy. You need to be very careful and pedantic in the process, carefully carry out all measurements and calculations.

We will show you how to properly install the finishing panel on a concrete base.

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Cordless drill / screwdriver

We need:

roulette;
circular saw with diamond disc;
puncher;
fasteners.

Step 1.We calculate the required number of panels in one row. To do this, divide the total length of the wall (minus the space for the corner elements) by the effective length of one panel.

Step 2.If there is not enough part to cover the full length of the wall, or you need to install the panels along the contour of the window or other element without closing it, use a tape measure and measure exactly how to cut the panel. Using a circular saw with a diamond disc or a hacksaw, we cut out the part we need from one panel.

Important! Do not cut more than 1 piece from each piece, otherwise the result will not look so natural.

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Angle grinders (grinders)

Step 3.Moving on to installing the panels. We lean the product against the base exactly in the place where it will be located. We need to drill a mounting hole using a punch, then we use special fasteners for secure fixation.

Step 4. We push the next panel, fasten it in 6 places so that it is resistant to the wind - 5 fasteners on top and 1 on the side. The top attachment line should start from the center.

Step 5. Make sure that the mount is not too rigid to ensure proper response to temperature changes (expansion compensation).

Important! Also between the panels you need gaps for the same purpose. If you are installing in winter, then the joint width should be about 15 cm, and if in summer, then no more than 10 cm.

Video - Installation of basement panels

As you can see, the installation process is not at all complicated and does not take much time, while your house will be insulated, and the base will be hardened and protected from moisture. The technology allows you to simply and cheaply give elegance to the exterior and increase the duration of the building's operation.

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In the systems of ventilation facades, facade panels are used for exterior decoration of a house from different materials with an unequal format and methods of fastening individual elements to each other. They are hung on frames from a bar or galvanized profile, imitate natural wood, natural stone or facing brick.

Exterior facade panels

Overview of species, characteristics, brands

Facade panels for exterior decoration of the house are classified according to several criteria:

If it is necessary to simultaneously insulate + decorate the facade, the subsystem (profile or bar) is attached to the wall with brackets after insulating its outer surface. This is necessary to eliminate cold bridges.

Useful information!Laying basalt wool or extruded polystyrene foam inside the crate cells is a violation of technology. If only an improvement is required to the exterior of the building, the battens can be fixed directly to the building envelope without brackets.

Metallic

There are facade panels made of aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel. Unlike budget linear panels used for finishing industrial buildings, sports complexes, siding, cassettes have a more noble look, lamination, 3D texture.

Even with double-sided coating with polymer materials, steel panels are subject to deformation, accumulate static electricity, and require thermal insulation. Aluminum does not have the last two drawbacks, but it costs much more.

Polymer

Of all the existing polymers, PVC (vinyl) is commonly used for exterior cladding. There are two types of vinyl facade panels for exterior home decoration:

basement siding - rectangular modules measuring about 120 x 50 cm, imitating stone / brick;

Manufacturers provide a wide range of additional elements that allow you to qualitatively decorate abutment nodes, cornices, ebbs, slopes of cottage openings.

Composite

The range of composite panels used for facade decoration is much wider:

fiber cement - the filler is cellulose (up to 90%), which allows decorative embossing on the front surface;

porcelain stoneware - slab dimensions 1 x 1 m - 1.2 x 3.6 m, the material can be cut with a glass cutter, it is environmentally friendly, inert to solar ultraviolet light, household chemicals;

aluminum composite - the price per square meter is from 1000 rubles, it is fastened with rivets, it can have a wave or a flat surface of the front side;

clinker - has a layer of insulation, has a maximum operational resource, but unnecessarily loads the supporting structures.

Composite material is always more expensive, however, it has a high resource, original design.

Glass panels

Original translucent panels are laminated, reinforced or hardened, thus obtaining high vandal resistance or diaper penetration. This material has light / visual effects (opacity, dullness), usually used for finishing the lower floor of half-timbered houses.

Useful information!Glass panes should not be confused with facade glazing systems. Finished enclosing structures are sheathed with these materials. They are not independent walls.

Sandwich

In private construction, prefabricated and monolithic sandwiches are rarely used. This material is structural, because when the polyurethane / expanded polystyrene foam is pressed between two profiled sheets of the board, sufficient rigidity is obtained.

Sports complexes, hangars, warehouses are erected from them. Prefabricated sandwich buildings can be dismantled for transport to a new location.

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Features of installation, advantages and disadvantages

Facade fiber cement panels for the exterior of the house, the photo of which is presented above, are attached to the sub-system crate with clamps, like most other claddings with a thickness of 16 - 25 mm.

For thin-walled decors, a riveter is used (only on a steel profile) or self-tapping screws, nails on bar battens.

Useful information!Rigid fixation is allowed only for materials with low linear expansion. In other cases, it is necessary to ensure one degree of freedom with horizontal movements.

Thermal panels have a layer of insulation, which must be placed in the immediate vicinity of the wall. Therefore, they must be glued to the enclosing structures without an air gap. In sandwiches, the heat insulator is located between the metal sheets, so they are used as a wall material.

A budget option for the design of the exterior of the cottage are plastic facade panels for the exterior of a house with an outer layer that imitates natural material.

To increase the resource of the ventilation facade, composite materials and metals are used.

Not every homeowner allows his financial condition to improve his home with stone tiles or decorative bricks. It's not only the cost of materials, but also the complexity, high cost of the installation. There are special facade panels for insulation and making the house more aesthetic. Such panels have many advantages, including a low price.

The main advantage is an easy solution for ennobling the building. Panels are very simple products that have become popular due to their external qualities. They are able to transform an ordinary building into a beautiful and well-kept home.

The first thing to look at is the price. Facade panels are made of high quality and inexpensive polymer. The production of such panels is much cheaper than the production of facade bricks and decorative stones.

The installation method is different. While a few fasteners and screws are enough for the panels, much more is needed for brick and stone. Stone and brick are laid out much longer, due to the peculiarities of their installation - cement, sand, water are needed. In addition, the stones must be adjusted to each other. The panels are installed on a pre-installed frame. Various mineral wool and foam insulation materials can be installed under them.

What are panels for?

First of all, panels were invented not only as a means to decorate the facade of a building, but also as a way to hide additional insulation. Their main advantage is that in the space between the panel and the wall, where there are frame wastelands, you can additionally put a layer of insulation.

Unlike decorative stones and bricks, this method of improving the facade additionally insulates and allows you to keep heat inside the building. In addition, as already mentioned, the panels are very easy to install with your own hands, without the use of third-party equipment, materials and people.

The advantages of facade panels

This method of facade decoration was thought up as a cheap alternative. In addition, it is much easier and faster to install this kind of facade and related structures on your own than to lay out a facade from tiles, bricks and other materials. In addition, the plastic from which the products are made is durable.

Convenience during operation is also noted. It is easy to clean such a facade with a water hose. In addition, this method of finishing the facade allows you to simultaneously insulate the building itself. Additional components or special panels are used.

A significant plus of polymer panels is giving any shape and visual design. The panels are painted to match different materials - wood, the same bricks and stones. This is their multifunctionality.

The most important thing is not only the cheapness of the panels themselves, but also of the accompanying materials. The work will require a minimum of materials and forces. The disadvantages include the susceptibility of some products to mechanical damage. Another drawback - in case of damage to one of the components of the facade, it will be necessary not only to replace the corresponding part, but also to dismantle the entire facade. However, it is much better and cheaper than replacing and repairing a facade made of natural materials.

Basic rules for installing panels

Before installing the facade panels, you need to choose the material from which they will be made, design and shape. In addition, the preparation consists in the acquisition of consumables (screws, dowels) and tools (screwdrivers, grinders, screwdrivers). Here the main advantage over brick and stone is observed - there is no need to purchase cement or sand.

In addition, the panel itself can not only decorate the walls of the building, but also the foundation. The building will look solid yet elegant monolithic.

Next, you should carry out preliminary measurements of the house itself. This is necessary to determine the squaring of the panels, an approximate calculation of the number of screws and dowels. After measurements, it will be best to draw out the approximate location of the panels, the creation of the frame structure itself. This is a general scheme of work on the installation of the future facade of the house.

Schematically, the preparation looks like this:

The most important rule for installing panels is to follow the diagram. The first layer, the first panel laid down, is the most important part. If it is installed incorrectly, then the entire structure will have to be redone in the future. Use a level to determine the angle of installation for each panel. In this way it is possible to avoid uneven laying of the panels.

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Screwdrivers

Types of facade panels

Choose for yourself the material from which the panels will be made. Today, apart from polymer panels, there are more durable metal ones. At the same time, plastic retains heat better. At this stage, the question of the appearance of the facade is also decided. The panels can be styled like wood, decorative brick, stone and much more. There are a lot of design solutions.

Panel view	Material
	Stainless steel, aluminum
	Panel sheets are made of polystyrene foam / expanded polystyrene. Tile - pressed polymer
	Polyvinyl chloride (in other words, plastic)
	Pressed wood
	Plastic

These are the most demanded and popular panels. There are certain differences not only in the material, but also in the installation of the facade itself. Each of the types of the future facade will be different in appearance.

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Installation of metal siding

Everything starts identically: materials are prepared, the future structure is drawn schematically, and installation is carried out. The profiles are installed in accordance with the drawn diagram at right angles to the base of the house with a step of 50 cm. The supporting profiles must be fixed with dowels.

After installing the vertical profiles, it is necessary to install transverse bulkheads. Here you need to make legs on each side of the panel for attaching to the profile. There are immediately ready-made frames, but such structures have a clear drawback - they must be fixed directly to the walls of the house. If the wall is made of foam concrete, then such a frame may collapse. Also, the frame is not recommended to be installed on a silicate brick. Red brick walls are also not suitable for a prefabricated frame. In addition, such designs are more expensive than self-installed ones.

After the bulkheads have been installed, various types of insulation can be inserted into the formed rectangles.

Once the insulation is installed, the panels can be fixed to the frame. Each panel has holes for screws. This allows you to hide the seams and not violate the aesthetic appearance of the facade.

Schematically, the installation looks like this.

Stage 1... Drawing up a diagram of the house and the future frame for the panels.

Stage 2.Cleaning the building from unnecessary decorative elements.

Stage 3... Making an external frame on the walls of a building or installing a ready-made one.

Stage 4... Installation of the ebb, starter bar and the very first row of panels. A level is used to determine the correct angle.

Stage 5. The following rows are installed with subsequent fastening to the frame.

Insert the next panel into the lock part of the previous one and repeat the installation

Stage 6... Installation of the final plank, spotlights and decor elements.

In the future, similar installation elements are saved for each type of panel. This is also a plus of the panels - their installation is similar, which means that you can easily learn how to install the facade.

Metal siding is a good option for a summer residence and a one-story house. These panels perfectly replicate the wood effect. In addition, the products are perfectly processed without unnecessary tools. Easy maintenance - just wash the polluted part of the house with water.

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Multifunctional cutter

Decorative panels for tiles (clinker)

A relatively new material that gives an aesthetic appearance to the facade and insulates the house at the same time. Such panels have two components - a base made of insulation and an outer coating. The coating can be styled for any material - brick, stone, etc.

Such panels are attached very quickly, due to a simple method. For fastening, you will need a spatula, construction glue, a prepared frame. The latter is not necessary, since such panels can be attached immediately to the wall. The frame serves to install an additional layer of insulation.

The panels are fixed in the following way - a mortar of building glue is applied to a notched trowel. With regard to mortar, each tile manufacturer indicates the proportioning formula required for installation. The adhesive is applied to the product, which is applied to the outer wall or frame. After that, the panel comes off after three minutes, and is again attached to the surface. This method is necessary in order to increase the bond strength.

The panels can be glued between the joints with building glue, and for extra strength the panels are fixed with screws. The only drawback of such panels is their high cost. In return, you get not only a beautiful facade, but also a warm home.

Most likely, this is the best option not only for improving the appearance of the building's facade, but also for insulation. Such panels look the most attractive because they take the form of various materials and products from them. The house can turn into a stone fortress.

In addition, in the event of damage to one of the parts of the facade, there is no need to disassemble the entire structure. It is enough to select the required size of the panel, remove the damaged one and install a new one.

The main recommendation is to install it during the warm season, since the glue may harden incorrectly at low temperatures, and the whole structure will not adhere firmly to the wall. Each manufacturer indicates on the packaging at which air temperatures it is most appropriate to fix the panel.

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Video - Installation of facade thermal panels (PPU) with clinker tiles

Fiber cement panels for plastering

Such products have a number of advantages over others:

the weight of such products is insignificant, there is no load on the walls and frame;
high thermal insulation. In addition, you can additionally install insulation between the frame and the panel;
good condensation drainage. The walls of such a facade seem to "breathe".

However, such panels are not without drawbacks. The most important of these is fragility. Products are subject to mechanical damage. At the same time, replacing one panel entails reworking the entire frame.

The pluses include the installation method. Such panels are installed in the same way as the above metal siding.

Step by step, the whole installation looks like this:

Video - Installation instructions for facade panels

Perhaps one of the most expensive types of panels, but the most beautiful. The panels are made from pressed sawdust, treated with special solutions for strength and durability. However, if you do not take care of such a facade regularly (every two seasons), then it quickly deteriorates. In addition, this finishing method is only suitable for one-story houses, since the panels are heavy, the frame may not withstand.

As in the case of metal siding, wooden panels are attached to a prepared frame. The installation methods are identical:

The above panels can be replaced with longer ones. The advantage of such panels is that they are fixed directly to the wall one after another in a row. The length of such products is 6 meters. This is a faster way to install. But in order to complete the work on the facade, at least two people are required. One person will not be able to cope with this work, since the panels may be installed incorrectly.

In order to cut off the unnecessary part of the panel, it is recommended to use a grinder. She will most quickly cope with such a product and evenly cut off a part of the panel.

The complexity of such products lies in their mass. It is best to call an assistant for installation. So, the process will be optimally fast and correct.

PVC panels

PVC siding is the easiest and cheapest way to decorate a building facade. Such panels are popular for several reasons: ease of installation; low cost; huge color options. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting that such panels are made of plastic and any facade will look plastic even at the farthest distance.

This type of panel is installed exclusively horizontally. For work, you will need a construction knife or any other knife. In addition, a punch will be needed. You will also need a level to determine the angle of the panels, as well as a hammer for hammering in nails.

The initial stage of installing PVC panels is a preliminary inspection of the house. The location of the first row of panels needs to be determined. In the case of a new building, it is recommended to install panels from the beginning of the foundation. Also, PVC panels can be installed from the initial row of old finishes.

Further, the initial frame should be installed, namely: corners, both external and internal, platbands, the first strips for fastening the panels. Installation starts from the corners. The gap between them and the cornice should not be more than 6.5 mm.

The most crucial stage, on which the further fate of the entire facade will depend, is the installation of the first strip of panels. It is important to install the first strip of fasteners as correctly as possible, since the fastening of the panel itself depends on it. If the strip was laid flat, then the panel will be flat.

On windows and doors, it is necessary to install platbands, ebbs and linings. And after the steps taken, the installation of all the other rows of the facade begins. The top panel is inserted into the profile and hammered in with a nail, but not completely. There should be a spacing of 0.4 cm between the panels, and no more than 6 mm between other components. In order to avoid vertical overlaps, it is recommended to install the panels at half the factory mark. So the joints will not be visible from the front side.

When installing the panels, remember that parts of the products will need to be cut off. For this, a construction knife is used. A ruler and level are also needed to more accurately measure the angle and draw a straight line on the product. We draw a line on the panel in the place where you want to cut a piece, carefully draw it several times with a knife. Plus plastic - it is ideal for such manipulations.

You must be extremely careful, since mechanical damage is very visible on such material.

Such panels are most in demand due to their ease of installation and low cost. In addition, PVC products are installed at different building heights because they are very lightweight. Installation of such panels is simple and does not take much time.

The final step is to install the top row of panels. The top row only needs whole panels. In addition, the last panel is closed with a special watercourse profile.

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Prices for thermal insulation materials

Thermal insulation materials

If we pay attention to the installation methods, then there are no fundamental differences. There are certain nuances that should be considered when installing panels yourself:

The bottom layer is the most important. An evenly laid or installed panel is the key to correct and successful work. In the case of an incorrect installation, there is a high probability of replacing the entire structure.
The frame is an important component. In addition to clinker panels, other products require a frame. It will minimize the load on the walls of the house and distribute it correctly. In addition, various insulation can be installed in the space between the wall and the tile thanks to the frame.
The seams of the panels are perfectly hidden behind each other when correctly installed.
The minimum number of tools - you need a construction (preferably) knife for cutting off excess parts of the panels, a screwdriver, a level, a ruler. In addition, the installation of the panels will not take long.
If you feel the difficulty of installing the panel yourself, without a specialist, hiring one person is enough. In the future, observing the work, you can easily repeat all the work done for other buildings.
A large field for design solutions. Most of the items are stylized like stone, wood and decorative brick. The house will look rich and elegant.

This is what a person needs to know if he independently decided to start installing panels. The process is not distinguished by its technical complexity. It is necessary to act carefully and carefully to achieve the desired result.

Comparison of different panels

There are both pros and cons of each type of facade panel. We all have strengths and weaknesses.

Panel type	pros	Minuses
	1. They take various forms. 2. Ease of installation. 3. Strength. 4. Average price. 5. Styling. 6. The most durable.	1. For a house no more than one floor, due to weight. 2. Metal bends easily. When replacing one component, it will be necessary to recycle all the installed structure
	1. Lightweight material. 2. Complete with insulation. 3. Ease of installation. 4. Installation speed. 5. Various decor options.	1. High cost. 2. Subject to mechanical damage.
	1. The cheapest of all. 2. Various colors of panels. 3. Lightweight material.	1. Subject to mechanical damage. 2. Not the best option for decoration.
	1. Durable and beautiful material.	1. The most expensive option for facade panels. 2. For a one-story house.
	1. Reasonable price. 2. Excellent heat-saving qualities.	1. Subject to mechanical damage.

The fundamental differences will be in the price and durability of the products. Of course, each of the above options has its own individual characteristics, for which such panels are chosen.

It is worth noting that the panels were created not only to improve the appearance of the building, but also to hide various types of insulation. Moreover, the panels allow you to hide not one, but even two or three layers of insulation. It all depends on the type of products, the height of the frame and the correctness of its installation.

In addition, panels can and should be used to insulate not only living quarters. Such a move as insulation and the use of panels for the facade of a building is used in industrial enterprises. For large rooms, this is a huge plus in terms of saving heat inside the building. For the industry, PVC panels are most in demand due to the value for money.

First of all, you need to prepare the place of work. It is necessary to dismantle the elements of the stormwater system, lamps, and more. This is necessary in order not to damage the panels themselves and related products.

The installation of the panels must be neat. They must move on top of each other in order to easily install the corresponding panel in the correct position. After all the panels are installed and secured, the result is obvious - a smooth and beautiful wall.

It is not necessary to seal the formed overlaps. It would be most correct not to use such sealants, since they will disrupt heat transfer and condensate drainage from the building.

A knife is one of the most essential tools. With its help it is necessary to adjust the length of the panels. In the case of metal siding and wood panels, the knife is replaced with a grinder. It must be remembered that even corners are necessary for the correct joint of the panels.

After installing the facade, the most important thing is maintenance. If you take care of the panels properly, the structure will not lose its appearance and will serve for a very long time.