Inexpensive, functional and beautiful way cladding the base of the wall - plastic panels. The panels weigh little and are easy to install. They do not allow water to pass through and do not react to temperature changes. There are many colors and textures, of which the most popular are brick and slate.
Features of finishing the base with plastic panels
Facade and basement plastic is siding. Elongated flat boards equipped with locks for connecting to each other and mounting holes for mounting on a base.
Panels for finishing the plinth differ from the façade in the following characteristics:
- greater thickness: y facade siding up to one and a half millimeters, for the basement - up to three;
- higher strength;
- plinth panels are shorter and wider. If the height of the base is small, one row may be enough for cladding.
note
The area of the plinth board is on average about half a square meter. The mass of the coating is no more than 4 kilograms per square, i.e. it creates virtually no additional load on the foundation.
You can choose panels in the same color as the facade, several shades darker or contrasting. The texture is to the taste of the home owner.
Most often, brick is chosen for the base, even if the rest of the facade is finished in wood.
Pros of PVC siding:
- quick installation. Base small house can be coated in a day;
- durability - half a century or more;
- no processing required protective compounds, unlike and wood.
Even metal siding needs to be inspected and restored from time to time. polymer coating in places of damage. Base finishing PVC panels does not require any maintenance measures; it is enough to periodically wash the wall with water from a hose;
- low price of finishing the base with panels;
- resistance to water and temperature changes, to UV rays;
- resistance to rotting, corrosion, fungal and other biological damage;
- mechanical strength and ductility. After impact deformation, the panels completely restore their shape (unlike metal siding).
- the coating does not breathe. To avoid the accumulation of condensation on the wall and in the insulation, it is recommended to carry out the cladding using ventilated facade technology (i.e., frame method);
- thermal expansion. To compensate for this, small gaps are left at the joints of the panels with the shaped elements, and the fastening screws are not fully tightened so that the panel can move.
Finishing the basement of the house with plastic panels
Materials
To determine the amount of material, you need to measure the length and. The height is divided by the width of one panel, the length - by the length of one panel. If finishing is done in more than one row, the top one is shifted halfway in relation to the bottom one so that the seams are not located along the same vertical line.
In addition to ordinary boards, you will need shaped elements:
- starting and finishing bars. Total length – perimeter of the house;
- corners (external). The number of corners multiplied by the height of the base;
- J-bars;
- low tides You can purchase plastic ones along with a set of materials or install regular metal ones.
To construct the frame, it is better to use metal profiles. If you still choose a wooden beam, it must be treated with hydrophobic and antiseptic compounds.
Fastening the panels to the frame is done with self-tapping screws, and the frame itself to the base is done with dowels (you can use mounting gun) or direct suspensions.
For the device, holes of the appropriate diameter are cut out in the panels. Upon completion of installation, they are covered with decorative grilles.
For insulation, you can purchase polystyrene foam or mineral wool. The last option on the base is not recommended due to its high hygroscopicity. A windproof membrane is stretched between the insulation and the cladding.
Tools
You need to prepare the following tools
- screwdriver with bits;
- hammer drill with attachments for concrete;
- hacksaw or jigsaw;
- roulette, level.
Procedure
1. Draw a horizontal line on the wall 3-5 cm from the blind area or ground. This is the bottom edge of the frame and the installation location for the starting siding strip. Control the level markings.
2. The profiles are installed perpendicular to the future location of the panels, secured with corners. If wooden slats are used - with hangers. The distance from the wall to the frame is such that the insulation boards fit. The step between the profiles (bars) is carried out in such a way that the siding board is attached at four points (more precisely, it is written in the instructions for the material).
3. Lay insulation, secure with dowels or glue.
4. Install a starting strip along the bottom edge of the profiles.
starting bar at wooden slats
starting bar on metal profiles
5. Install a corner element on one of the corners.
6. Mark holes for ventilation on the panels and cut them out.
7. Snap the finishing panel onto the bar with a lock and push it into the corner not all the way (leave 2-3 millimeters).
8. The mounting holes do not have an oval oblong shape. The self-tapping screw should be placed in the center of the hole, screwed in perpendicular to the base, not all the way (play is about a millimeter).
9. The same way install panels along the entire wall. If there are two rows, the top panel is snapped onto the bottom panel with a lock.
10. Install a corner element at the corner. Trim the panel if necessary.
11. Veneer next wall etc.
12. The upper end of the protruding base. The ebb should extend beyond the cladding plane by 3 millimeters.
13. If the base is located in the same plane as the wall, the upper cut is covered with a finishing strip. When facing the facade vinyl siding The finishing strip of the plinth can be used as a starting strip for the facade.
14. Install decorative plastic grilles on the vent openings.
Facade panels are designed to improve the facade and basement of the building, as well as protect it from the negative influence of the environment.
Due to its quality characteristics, fairly low price compared to expensive natural facing materials, decorative panels for façade cladding are popular and have become indispensable in the range of building cladding materials.
The basement part of the building is the lower, foot part of the walls lying on the foundation. Often the basement part protrudes beyond the walls of the building. It happens that the base is located level with the wall line.
The basement of any building is the most vulnerable part in relation to dirt, mechanical stress, and moisture. A kind of transitional part from the foundation to the wall should prevent cold and water from entering the façade of the building, so it must be carefully protected and insulated.
A waterproofing barrier is used to protect against moisture. If there is a need to insulate the basement, install insulation. To prevent influence external factors, including mechanical stress, the basement of the building is protected by means of facing materials.
Plinth panels are reliable protection base In addition, they are able to improve the basement part from the point of view decorative design: the building will look neat and stylish.
Types of plinth panels
The construction market is saturated with a variety of plinth panels. They may differ in material of manufacture, shape, front design, quality, and method of fastening. There are a huge number of stone materials: they differ in texture, composition, and shape.
The range of any plinth materials is presented in a variety of colors and shades, various patterns and imitation natural materials. Unlike siding panels, plinth panels are stronger and the sheet itself is thicker, which provides increased strength of the material.
Depending on the material from which the plinth panels are made, they are classified as follows:
- . The most common type of basement finishing, since the range is quite large, the price is low, and the quality is affordable. Made of polyvinyl chloride, resistant to various temperatures, quite durable, do not require special care. There are quite a lot of options for stone in different colors. The disadvantage of this type may be instability to ultraviolet radiation, so you should choose a material with an additional protective coating. Moreover, with frequent exposure low temperatures plastic panels become fragile;
- acrylic. No less popular, slightly more expensive than vinyl, but at the same time they have improved quality characteristics due to the content of acrylic resins in the material. They are distinguished by a variety of assortments, are quite durable, sun-resistant and temperature-resistant material. Acrylic plinth panels are not susceptible to chemical or alkaline agents, they are abrasion resistant and durable;
- metal. The material is made from galvanized steel with a multilayer coating of polymer components. The panels have rigidity, high strength, are not affected by the sun: they do not fade, withstand temperature changes well, but can become very hot. The material is fireproof and not affected by chemicals, easy to care for. It is believed that the aesthetic drawback of these slabs is that the imitation is applied only vertically, which may not always be in harmony with brickwork facade. In addition, the joints metal panels not always aesthetically attractive, which violates the integrity of the masonry pattern;
- . Due to the presence in this type of sand concrete mixture with the addition of various modifiers and fillers, this type of plinth material is quite heavy (compared to previous types), but also more durable. Accordingly, the price of such slabs is slightly higher, but it is worth it: the material is highly durable, fireproof, and waterproof. Not affected by organic and chemical acids. The range of slabs imitating masonry is quite high in various options texture and color design.
Regardless of what material the stone-look plinth panels are made of, their fastening method involves installing a sheathing onto which the cladding is attached.
The purchase of plinth panels should be made from reliable sellers who have high-quality manufacturer documentation.
Products good producers complies with all relevant regulations, safety and quality requirements.
Main manufacturing companies
Based on the popularity of manufacturers of high-quality plinth materials with imitation masonry, the following companies can be distinguished:
- Hlzplast – produces popular Wandstein panels, which are of excellent quality, are products of a joint Russian-German enterprise. Stone variations are most often made in dimensions of 79.5 x 595 cm. The range of stone imitation is quite large: flat layered stone, various convex and straight stone blocks. Respectively, color solutions quite a bit of;
- Novik - Canadian manufacturer. Produces imitation for hewn, field, river, wild stone. Differs in a variety of colors. Panels can be different sizes: each type of masonry is different from the other;
- – German brand with factories in Russia. Products High Quality, “stone” variations are presented in a variety of colors and textures. The production principle is to cast the material, which ensures a long service life;
- Alta profile - Russian manufacturer . Produces the thickest panels compared to analogues. It is one of the most popular in the Russian construction market. The panels are available in a wide range;
- . Specializes in Russia, is a sales leader among building materials, is distinguished by high-quality products.
Each manufacturer systematically modifies production and improves quality own products, has modern equipment and qualified employees.
How to choose the right one
It is sometimes quite difficult for a non-professional to decide on the choice of material. Having a superficial understanding of the material, it is difficult to immediately understand what points to pay attention to. Only during installation or operation can you notice the deficiencies of the coating.
Here are some tips to help you avoid mistakes when choosing a basement covering:
- recommended during inspection inspect the joints of parts: they should not have gaps and have a tight connection;
- you should check the locking parts: easy snapping will free you from problems during installation;
- the material must be thick enough and have rigidity due to the specific purpose;
- the front surface of a separate sheet must be evenly colored, should not have chips, scratches, parts of the same batch should not differ in color;
- you should be wary of inexpensive types: They may be of poor quality, which will affect performance characteristics coverings.
Technology of finishing the base with stone panels
The technology for installing plinth elements includes work on the lathing and direct fastening of the plinth material.
It is advisable to make the lathing from galvanized metal profiles, since they have characteristics that are most suitable in this case: they can withstand loads well and are not susceptible to corrosion from moisture.
If it is wood, then it must be thoroughly dried and thoroughly treated with antiseptic and moisture-resistant agents.
The lathing can be done in a horizontal arrangement of guides or in a vertical one. Horizontal strips should be fastened in increments of half the width of the panel, vertical ones - in half the length.
NOTE!
When installing vertical sheathing with your own hands, you should additionally install profile strips from all external and internal corners.
The distance from the corners should be no more than ten centimeters.
Usually, when arranging the basement part, it is provided. In addition, it is mandatory to install a waterproofing barrier that will prevent penetration groundwater into the basement of the building and into the façade surface.
The sheathing of the base must be done as follows (photo below):
- the starting bar is being installed. Using a level, you should determine its horizontalness and fasten it with self-tapping screws, with the obligatory condition of observing thermal expansion (with a gap of several millimeters);
- installation of corner elements it is made either using corner elements, which can be supplied with the base cladding material, or the joints of panels in the corner parts are formed using special additional elements;
- sheets of basement siding are laid in rows: from left to right;
- the panel should be fastened to the sheathing in special openings with self-tapping screws, while maintaining a temperature gap between the head of the screw and the plane to prevent deformation of the surface when temperatures change;
- screws must enter the surface strictly perpendicularly, otherwise deformation of the coating cannot be avoided later.
During installation work You should use a level to constantly monitor the uniformity of laying the plinth elements.
If the base part does not fit perfectly in size with the height of the slabs, they must be cut. To do this, use a hacksaw for metal, or a diamond-coated disk (in the case of fiber cement material), top part the trimmed part is decorated with a finishing strip.
If there are window openings in the basement, then platbands and window profiles, and the window itself is most often closed with a protective grille.
Thus, the basement is an important part of any structure. It not only has a protective function, but also contributes to the perception of the house as a single original and tastefully decorated structure. High-quality plinth material will last a long time, especially if all installation nuances are taken into account, and the panels are the product of a responsible and conscientious manufacturer.
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Modern production technologies cladding panels don't stand still. Now, for cladding the basement part of the foundation, there are special materials that can withstand heavy loads.
The upper part of the foundation, which is located above the ground level, is called the base. She is constantly under the influence of negative factors, such as:
- High humidity.
- Sudden temperature changes.
- Mechanical impact (impacts, scratches).
- Insects, mold and rodents.
Also, the basement is that part of the house through which a large amount of heat is lost from interior spaces. Therefore, it must be covered with facing materials. When choosing a finish, they focus on what it can protect from the above negative influences.
Types of basement cladding
Range construction stores offers wide choose plinth panels. Manufacturers choose as starting material:
- polyvinyl chloride;
- cement with the addition of cellulose fibers;
- metal;
- acrylic.
Each type of cladding has its own positive and negative aspects of application.
Features and Benefits
Now let's look at each type separately to decide which material is suitable in a particular case.
Vinyl siding
This is one of the siding options. Such panels differ from wall panels in the greater thickness of the material. Its main advantages are:
The disadvantages include the following:
- There are no thermal insulation or noise absorbing properties. Therefore, before installing such cladding, the base must be covered with insulating materials.
- Linear changes under the influence of high and low temperatures. This drawback must be taken into account during installation. During the fastening process, I leave a compensation gap, which will allow the panels to move smoothly and not deform.
- The material is highly flammable.
Fiber cement boards
This version of plinth panels is made from high-quality cement with the addition of components that improve the properties of the base substance. These may be cellulose fibers and quartz sand. The cost of this cladding is higher than the previous option.
The positive points are:
- Fire and environmental safety.
- High temperature resistance.
- Strength.
- Resists aggressive cleaning agents.
There are also disadvantages here:
- Poor moisture repellency. Special impregnations help to cope with this.
- Fragility during transportation and installation.
- The damaged panel is completely replaced.
- Heavy weight of the slab.
Aquapanel is a representative of cement panels for facing work. It consists of a cement core, which is covered on both sides with fiberglass mesh, creating a durable frame. Such panels are used as a basis for decoration both outside and inside the building.
Metal plates
Made from galvanized steel. This could be a type of siding or corrugated sheeting.
The material is different:
- Long service life if the polymer coating is not damaged.
- UV resistance – color remains virtually unchanged.
- Possibility to use during sudden changes in temperature.
- Repels moisture.
- Does not ignite.
- Does not promote the development of microorganisms.
- High strength indicators.
The main disadvantages are:
- The structure is heavy, so it is possible to cover plinths with a durable structure.
- Changes in size when heated and cooled.
- Lack of thermal and sound insulation.
- It is impossible to return the original appearance of a curved panel.
Acrylic slabs
Acrylic resins and other polymers are used for production. Such panels are more resistant to impact ultraviolet radiation, how plastic products. The color is maintained throughout its entire service life. Manufacturers claim that with proper installation and care, the panels can last more than 50 years.
Acrylic material does not burn, but melts, and is caustic and harmful substances do not stand out. The panels are also resistant to temperatures from -50 to +85 degrees and high environmental humidity.
Main manufacturing companies
Decorative facing material It is better to buy in specialized stores where many manufacturers are represented and always require quality certificates. Since there are many types of plinth panels, there are also a sufficient number of manufacturers. Some specialize in a specific type of cladding, while others offer different options.
Foreign manufacturers:
- Docke.
- Vox.
- Novik.
Most often, owners of private houses choose foreign companies, citing quality guarantees. But they are also often counterfeited, so be sure to check the certificates.
Domestic manufacturers are no longer inferior in quality to their products to foreign companies, but the products are much cheaper.
- Dolomite.
- Alta profile.
- Technical equipment.
How to choose the right one
Since the base is often subjected to negative impacts, then the choice is taken very responsibly. The first thing people pay attention to is quality decorative covering. There should be no defects on it. Also pay attention to:
- Dimensions of parts. Items from the same package and batch have the same parameters.
- Docking. If there is a gap between the two panels when joining, then it is better not to take this option.
- The mounting holes are evenly spaced along the edge and have an oval shape.
- If for fixation there is metal elements, then there should be no bends, damage, or rust on them. They are securely fastened to the panel.
- Price - good material can't cost a penny. And it’s not worth saving on the cladding of the base.
- Availability of a certificate from the seller and the technical characteristics specified in it.
Only if the selected product meets all the requirements proposed above can it be purchased.
Calculation and purchase of materials
- The length of the base around the perimeter of the house.
- Base height. If on different walls the indicators are different, then this is also taken into account.
The obtained parameters are compared with the dimensions of the panels and additional elements, and calculate the number of parts. But they always take materials with a margin of 15% of the received figure. No one is immune from defects in the process of adjusting parts to size, especially if all the work is done by hand.
DIY installation technology
Manufacturers indicate installation rules for plinth panels on the packaging of the material or in separate instructions. This general provisions, which, of course, must be done, but professional masters have their own tricks and nuances.
If the owner decides to install the panels himself, then it is worth consulting with those who have been doing this for several years. Or at least watch a few videos on the Internet.
Preparing tools for work
Before you begin work, you need to collect all the tools and materials so as not to be distracted. You will need:
- Metal profile or wooden beam for the construction of sheathing.
- Fasteners (dowels, screws, clamps).
- Hammer.
- Building level.
- Roulette.
- Tool for cutting panels.
- Insulation and waterproofing membranes, if necessary before cladding.
- Base panels.
- Finishing elements that will make the structure airtight and more attractive.
Construction of sheathing
The first stage of facing the base will be the installation of the frame. For this part of the house it is better to choose metal sheathing, it is durable and less susceptible to destruction. Wood is also used, but before installation it is treated with antiseptics and moisture-repellent agents.
- A horizontal frame is suitable for the base, but if necessary, you can add vertical elements.
- When installing the lower part of the frame, be sure to retreat 3–5 cm from the ground.
- How level the profile is installed is checked using a building level.
Under the plinth panels, the surface must be insulated. An exception is made only when a sandwich or thermal panels that already have insulation are chosen for finishing. Leave a small amount between the cladding and the heat-insulating material. ventilation gap. Through it, excess moisture will be evaporated by air currents.
Fastening
After the frame is constructed, the installation of panels begins. Consider the option of installing basement siding:
- A starting bar is attached to the bottom part of the frame. A compensation gap of 5 mm is left between the two elements, which will allow the material to expand when heated.
- The fastener is inserted exactly into the center of the hole in the perforated edge.
- Do not tighten the fasteners too much. The self-tapping screw is not tightened one turn. When the part is fixed, it needs to be moved from side to side. If this is possible, then everything is done correctly.
- The construction level is used to check how smoothly the part is fixed.
- Now they fix the external and internal corner elements.
- Next, take the first part and insert its lower edge into the starting plan, its side into the corner profile.
- The panel is fixed at the top using self-tapping screws.
- After installation, it is also necessary to move the part.
- All subsequent panels are installed in the same way.
Installation of finishing elements
The finishing parts are installed last. The ebb is fixed in such a way that it goes under the façade cladding material. At the same time, he is fixed to top bar frame, which was equipped for the installation of plinth panels.
If not siding, but another type of panel was used for cladding, then it is necessary to secure the corner elements, which will prevent the penetration of atmospheric moisture under the finish.
Covering the base with panels is easy even for someone who has never done such a thing. To ensure that everything is done efficiently and correctly, there is no need to rush. All measurements are checked several times. They also do not forget about the ability of the part to move.
Covering the foundation with plastic panels not only decorates the house, but also has a great effect on protecting and insulating the foundation. The foundation is protected not only from physical damage, but also from weather conditions. Finishing the base with plastic is simple and quick.
Advantages and disadvantages of plastic panels
Plastic panels for finishing building facades (including foundations) are very popular in the world, primarily due to their low price - this is one of the cheapest materials. And the installation of panels can be easily done with your own hands.
The panels are mounted on a wooden sheathing. The gap between the panel and the foundation creates an additional layer of air, which acts as a natural insulation.
The plastic from which the panels are made is a highly durable and frost-resistant material. It is not afraid of temperature changes, can withstand shocks and other physical impacts, and is easy to clean from dirt and dust. The plastic used is fireproof and does not react to various chemical influences. A large selection of panels allows you to choose them by color, shape, relief ( appearance) and sizes. Any store will offer big choice plastic panels both on demonstration stands and in photos in catalogs.
The panel for finishing the base is a kind of “dumpling” - insulation sealed in plastic. This provides not only high strength characteristics, but also thermal insulation.
A series of plastic panels allows for additional finishing and application of relief designs, paint, etc.
Preparatory work before installation
Before you start sheathing the foundation of the house, you need to make a series of preparatory work. You should start by cleaning the foundation from dust, dirt, stains (paint, grease, dog marks, etc.). This can be easily done using an ordinary broom, a damp cloth and, if necessary, a solvent. The protruding elements on the base are also removed.
Next, you should achieve an almost perfectly flat surface of the foundation. To do this, you can putty or cement all the holes, cracks and crevices. If the amount of leveling work is large, then it is recommended to cement it - it is cheaper and easier.
After completing work on leveling the base, it is impregnated with Aquastop, anti-fungal solutions and a primer - this will increase its strength and give additional protection from moisture. Primers and other liquids must be of high penetration.
During preparatory work, processing is also carried out wooden beam under the sheathing (if timber is used and not profiles). It is allowed to dry in a dry room with room temperature. Otherwise, the beam may lead. Next, it is treated with “Aquastop” and antifungal impregnations. The treatment takes place in stages: first, antifungal substances, and after the timber dries, “Aquastop”.
At this point, the preparation stage is complete, and you can proceed to installation.
Tools and materials for cladding
To carry out work on finishing the base with plastic panels you will need:
- The panels themselves. They are selected according to color and relief, the number of panels is calculated based on the area to be sheathed.
- Fastening strips for panels and fittings. They choose according to the type of panels; usually sellers recommend the strips needed for fastening and their quantity.
- Beam 50x50 or metallic profile. Used for lathing.
- Fastenings for sheathing (depending on the material of the base and sheathing).
- Screwdriver.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Film for waterproofing.
- Measuring instruments: levels, plumb lines (preferably several), meter, pencil or marker for marks.
- Insulation, materials for fastening insulation and for artistic finishing of panels - upon request.
How to install panels
In order to cover the base, you must first fill the sheathing. The sheathing is made either from wood or from a profile. It is fixed with special fasteners. In the process of filling the sheathing, it is very important to carefully maintain even vertical and horizontal lines to prevent the appearance of unevenness and distortion.
The next step (optional) is insulation. There are many materials that can be used as insulation. The classic option would be polystyrene foam or mineral wool, the highest quality is Izhevsk polyurethane foam. The insulation sheets are fixed with special fasteners (parachute anchors) so that the vertical seams between the slabs of one row do not coincide with the next row.
If there is no need for insulation (or there is no money for insulation), then it can not be produced.
New necessary stage- attaching a waterproof “breathable” film to the sheathing to protect the foundation from flooding. It can be secured with ordinary nails, construction (reinforced) tape or a special stapler.
After fixing the fittings, the panels are installed. They can be attached to special strips or simply screwed to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. When fastening with self-tapping screws, it is necessary to take into account wind loads and loads caused by precipitation. Each new panel should clearly fit with the previous one. You can cut off the excess with a construction knife, hacksaw or grinder. After installing the panels, a special canopy is attached to the walls to protect against rain and snow. After that, the seams between the panels are grouted (if panels that do not overlap are selected). This completes the installation of the panels.
Conclusion on the topic
Finally, a piece of advice: when purchasing panels, fittings, canopies and slats must be purchased from the same company. Each manufacturer produces its own “exclusive” panels and materials for them, so there are a huge number of options for planks, locks, and artistic fittings from different manufacturers.
As a rule, in order to avoid problems when finishing the facade, the plinth is done last, when the walls and blind area are ready. This type requires work special attention for the reason that the base is constantly exposed to adverse effects, such as atmospheric precipitation, and moisture from the soil.
That is why finishing the basement of a house with plastic panels is one of the most attractive options, because the material is not afraid of moisture.
Main features of the material
Before choosing this option, it is worth familiarizing yourself with its properties and specifics of use in more detail:
- For . It, unlike wall panels, is much thicker, which makes the panels stiffer and more resistant to deformation.
If regular siding has a thickness of 1-1.5 mm, then basement siding has a thickness of 2.5-3 mm. - Typically, panels imitate a natural structure: stone, brick or even wood. Moreover, they are made very realistically, which is facilitated by the high-quality coloring of the elements.
- This type of finishing material can be used not only as a base material, but also as the main covering of walls - it looks great, especially if the base is a different shade.
- Low weight greatly simplifies loading, transportation and installation. Square meter coating weighs no more than 3.5-4 kilograms, this is the lowest among all finishing materials. Thanks to this, the protective cover does not load the building structure at all and can be used on any base.
- The installation process is quite simple, so you can do a very large amount of work with your own hands in a day, even without outside help.
- The service life of the material is more than half a century, and it does not need to be coated with protective compounds. If the surface becomes dirty, you can clean it very quickly using a hose and a soft brush.
- The price of the material is quite affordable, because the cost of other options or tiles is quite significant.
Advice!
Choose products from well-known manufacturers that have proven themselves in the market.
A low price most often indicates an appropriate level of quality.
Main installation features
As noted above, finishing the base with plastic panels is a fairly simple process, but still there are a lot of subtleties and nuances that should never be forgotten. The instructions issued with the product are required to be studied, since if its requirements are violated, the warranty on the material is automatically terminated.
Naturally, due to the fact that the area of one panel is about 0.5 m2, the installation speed is higher than that of any other option. But it is impossible to carry out all the work reliably and efficiently without prior preparation.
Preparatory stage
To ensure installation goes quickly, the following steps should be taken beforehand:
- Take measurements of the area that will be sewn up basement siding, so you will determine the required volume of material. Also, immediately calculate how many starter strips, J-planks and outside corners you will need. If this is difficult for you, take all the measurements and the selling company will do all the calculations for free.
- You should also purchase material for the sheathing; it can be either a wooden block or a galvanized metal profile. The choice of option is up to you.
- Stock up sufficient quantity fastening materials, depending on the type of base, these can be self-tapping screws or dowels. In addition, it is best to set the level of the frame using direct hangers, which also require quite a lot.
- As practice shows, it is better to insulate the space between the base and the siding. For this, foam or mineral wool is used.
- Remember to prepare everything the necessary tool: a screwdriver with a set of bits, a hammer drill with a set of drills when working with a concrete and brick base, a hacksaw for metal and wood, or a jigsaw with blades. Don't forget about measuring instrument: level, tape measure, square and construction pencil.
Fastening plinth panels
Home decoration plinth panels begins with the installation of the sheathing, which will be the basis of the entire structure.
The nature of the work depends on the base and materials used:
- Remember that the lower edge of the frame to which the starting bar will be attached should be located at a distance of 3-5 cm from the ground or from the level of the blind area. This will be the guideline for the bottom edge of the sheathing.
- For the base, it is most advisable to make a horizontal frame. If it is metal, then the fastening is done using corners, if it is wooden, using hangers.
- If insulation is to be laid under the siding, the distance from the wall to the sheathing should be sufficient for the placement of the sheets. However, remember that for mineral wool a gap should be left to ventilate the structure and remove excess moisture.
- The pitch of the vertical ribs should be such that each panel is attached in 4 places: 2 at the edges and 2 in the middle. The easiest way is to measure the panel or read the instructions, the data should be indicated there.
The panels for finishing the base of the house are attached from the bottom up, so a starting strip is installed along the bottom edge, with the help of which the structure is leveled along the entire length.
As can be seen in the figure, the screws should be fastened evenly, and they should be located in the middle of the slots so that the bar can be moved if necessary horizontal plane. At the same time, do not forget that the panels are not attached rigidly and with a small gap of 1 millimeter, since temperature changes can cause the material to expand.
It is important to remember one more point - to ensure high reliability of the coating, the vertical seams between the slabs should not coincide, that is, the sheets are positioned with an offset of about 30 cm.
After the fastening is completed, the upper end, if it protrudes, must be closed with a plastic or metal ebb, which will prevent moisture from entering the structure.
Advice!
The ebb should protrude beyond the plane by 2-3 cm, so the plane of the base will be protected even better.
Conclusion
If you need to finish the base quickly and without any problems, while saving money, then plastic panels will become great solution. The video in this article will show in more detail some of the features of the installation process.