At the dacha you can relax not only from the city noise and bustle. Fresh air is an integral part of outdoor recreation. Many are tormented by the question of how to cover the walls of a dacha inside inexpensively and maintain comfort. For this purpose it is used environmentally friendly material, able to endure the unheated winter period without cost. It is advisable to preserve the natural, country style of finishing.
Why did my friend and I start studying materials?
Vadik and I each have several aunties who have no one to help except their nephews. At the beginning of spring, we began to prepare for the summer season. We need to start putting the dachas in order. The most labor-intensive work was finishing the walls inside. It is necessary to choose a material that allows the walls to breathe. It is advisable to maintain the design style.
The task was complicated by the fact that no one lived at the dacha in winter. The room was not heated. Our relatives could not spend a lot of money on decorating the inside. We will do the work ourselves, but we need to purchase the material inexpensively. It is easier to choose a combination of price and quality than the cost of the material and its naturalness and environmental friendliness.
I told Vadik about different finishing materials for wooden houses. As a result, he compiled a table that can be used as a basis when choosing an option for covering wooden walls in a country house.
| Positive qualities of the material | Negative qualities of cladding | Where finishing should not be applied |
| drywall | ||
| price | hygroscopicity low vapor permeability | at seasonal dachas |
| ease of installation | need for plastering | in buildings that have not shrinked |
| low vapor permeability | ||
| gypsum fiber sheets | ||
| price | destruction at joints | Unheated dachas |
| flexibility | reduced vapor permeability | did not shrink |
| easy installation | reduction in environmental friendliness | |
| laminate | ||
| durability | the walls don't breathe | unheated rooms |
| high cost of installation and materials | bedrooms and children's rooms | |
| cork panels | ||
| environmentally friendly | very expensive | in damp areas |
| durable | fragile | boiler rooms |
| aesthetically pleasing | ||
| lining | ||
| environmentally friendly material | high price | boiler rooms |
| durability | fire hazard | damp areas |
| plastic | ||
| aesthetic appearance | ||
| MDF | ||
| average cost | low ductility | seasonal buildings |
| environmental friendliness | hygroscopicity | damp areas |
| high vapor permeability | fire hazardous areas | |
| no deformation | ||
| plywood | ||
| plastic | presence of glue | in damp areas |
| naturalness | hygroscopicity | |
| price | sealing joints | |
| OSB boards | ||
| environmental friendliness | contains formaldehyde | bedrooms |
| no deformation | cutting dust | children's rooms |
| low cost | ||
| wooden lining | ||
| naturalness | breaks down due to temperature changes | Unheated premises |
| easy to process | lit | |
| aesthetic appearance | ||
| block house | ||
| average cost | difficult installation on the casing | damp rooms |
| natural wood | ||
| aesthetic appearance | ||
| glass magnesium sheet | ||
| cheap | requires coverage | children's rooms |
| easy | low vapor permeability | bedrooms |
| flexible |
Natural materials are more expensive. Savings are achieved due to the lack of finishing of the walls after cladding. There is no need to plaster, glue or paint.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Solid Wood
Wood is a warm and clean material. For many years, after construction is completed, it fills the inside of the house with its aroma. To finish the walls, it is necessary to take into account the shrinkage of the new structure and the constant expansion of the logs with changes in humidity and temperature. Timber and boards play less.
Flaw natural material for finishing the walls of a dacha in high cost. To make it inexpensively, you can use scraps of lining and substandard materials and make it yourself. The work becomes more complicated, it is necessary to eliminate defects and select the size. The beauty of the design is preserved. You can attach the board to wooden walls using self-tapping screws without a frame. Brick and plastered surfaces should be sheathed with profiles or slats.
To protect against moisture, wood trim is impregnated with protective compounds. The coverage is updated regularly. In a dacha that is not heated, after a year.
Finishing with slabs made of chips, shavings and sawdust
Finishing with slabs made of chips, shavings and sawdust
Wall finishing can be done inexpensively with slabs made from waste wood. OSB boards are pressed from wood chips. Glue is used as a connecting material. natural ingredients. For finishing they have a number of advantages over other materials:
- vapor permeability is close to solid wood;
- do not deform from moisture - multi-directional fibers;
- flexible, does not collapse when walls shrink;
- holds fasteners well;
- has an aesthetic appearance;
- easy to process.
The disadvantage is the formaldehyde content, especially in moisture-resistant slabs for the kitchen and bathroom. Supports combustion. When sawing, fine dust is generated. You must wear a respirator.
We sheathed OSB in all the rooms, except the bedrooms, in the country house, which is used seasonally. Its construction was completed last year, and the house was shrinking. A finish was needed that would withstand deformation.
MDF boards do not contain harmful substances. Sawdust ground into dust is glued together with tree resin. My friend and I chose a material with veneer cladding and sheathed the inside walls at the dacha where my aunt lives all year round. The house has heating and was built more than five years ago.
Plywood finishing for painting and wallpaper
In apartments and houses with constant heating, plasterboard is often used to level the walls. The slabs have smooth surface and under the wallpaper it is enough to putty only the joints and dents from the screws. fasten large sheets You can go straight to the walls if they are smooth. Gypsum does not allow air to pass through well and swells from moisture. Therefore for unheated dacha, the walls of which are made of logs, it must be laid in several layers, according to a sliding pattern. Plaster and protective paint exclude the term “inexpensive”.
External wall cladding is one of the final stages of construction frame house. And here great value has a choice of material: the microclimate in the premises, the mechanical strength of the walls, and the reliability of protection from moisture and cold depend on this. In addition, the cladding serves as the basis for finishing materials, and in some cases acts as a finishing coating and is responsible for the aesthetic appearance of the building.
The cladding gives the building frame a certain rigidity and takes on part of the load. This means that one of the main criteria is the mechanical strength of the material in bending and compression, and the absence of shrinkage during operation. The walls must retain their original shape for years, regardless of environmental conditions. In addition, the cladding must be resistant to moisture, sudden temperature changes, and the effects of microorganisms.
Next, you need to pay attention to the ease of installation of the material and its flexibility during processing. If you plan to sheathe it yourself, this aspect has great importance, because it depends on him how much effort and time the work will require. The material should be easy to cut and drill, but at the same time maintain density in cuts, not crumble, not crack. And, of course, it must be durable so that you don’t have to change the skin every 10-15 years.
Material selection
There are several types of materials that more or less meet these requirements: moisture resistant plywood, DSP, OSB, edged board, fiberboard. They have similar characteristics and are widely used in frame construction. To make a choice, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the main properties and features of each of them.
Oriented Strand Boards (OSB)
OSB panels are rightfully one of the most popular materials when arranging frame structures. They consist of layers of glued wood shavings and wood chips, with the fibers located longitudinally in the outer layers and transversely in the inside. Synthetic resins and wax are used to hold the chips together, giving the finished boards water-repellent properties.
Standard production involves the production of these slabs in several categories:
- OSB-1 is intended exclusively for interior decoration of dry rooms with reduced mechanical loads;
- OSB-2 is used when installing load-bearing structures in rooms with low humidity;
- OSB-3 is a moisture-resistant board increased rigidity, used in the installation of load-bearing structures indoors and outdoors.
In terms of quality-functionality-price ratio, OSB-3 is the most optimal, and this material is widely used in private construction for wall cladding, manufacturing load-bearing partitions, reusable formwork when pouring concrete structures. The slabs lend themselves well to grinding, cutting, drilling, and hold nails tightly even at a distance of 6 mm from the edge. Such cladding can simultaneously serve as a decorative covering for walls; you just need to treat it with waterproof varnish or paint it.
Advantages of OSB:
- the dense structure prevents delamination and splitting of the material during processing and during operation;
- the plates have elasticity and high strength, excellent resistance to vibrations, compression loads, and various deformations;
- the material is resistant to weathering and temperature changes;
- OSB is resistant to microorganisms; insects and rodents do not like it.
Flaws:
- very low vapor permeability;
- flammability;
- content of toxic compounds (phenol and formaldehyde).
Main characteristics
Prices for OSB (oriented strand boards)
OSB (oriented strand board)
Cement particle boards (CSP)
This material is a compressed mass of M500 cement and shavings (usually coniferous species). Standard plate has three layers: the outer ones consist of small chips, the inner one is made of large ones. In addition to the main components, the composition contains hydration additives, the mass fraction of which does not exceed 3%. DSP is characterized by moisture resistance, high strength, long term services. The slabs are widely used in private and industrial construction, for indoor and outdoor work.
When covering a frame, such slabs serve as an excellent basis for cladding, decorative plaster, painting, because they form a perfectly flat and smooth surface. The material can withstand 50 cycles of complete freezing and thawing without losing its characteristics; subsequently, the strength of the slabs decreases by about 10%. Among wood-based panels DSP materials is a leader in environmental and technical indicators.
Advantages:
- very low hygroscopicity;
- resistance to mold and other microorganisms;
- DSP are not damaged by insects and rodents;
- the material does not emit toxic substances;
- low thermal conductivity;
- Fire safety.
Flaws:
- mechanical processing of plates requires significant effort;
- DSP is heavy compared to other materials;
- When cutting and drilling slabs, a lot of fine dust is generated, so you need to work in a respirator;
- high price.
Specifications
Fiberboard (Fiberboard)
The material is sheets of compressed shavings, usually coniferous. During the pressing process, the raw material is highly heated, which makes it possible to achieve maximum density without the use of adhesives. Thanks to this, fiberboard is environmentally friendly clean materials, and therefore suitable for outdoor use and for finishing residential premises. The shavings contain natural resin, which acts as an antiseptic and protects the slabs from mold.
The strength of fiberboard is noticeably inferior natural lining and OSB, but surpasses them in heat and sound insulation properties.
Windproof board "Beltermo"
Now on the construction market, fiberboards are represented by insulating boards of several famous brands, the most popular of which are Beltermo and Izoplat. For cladding a frame house, slabs with a thickness of at least 25 mm are used; thinner sheets are used indoors.
Advantages:
- light weight;
- low thermal conductivity;
- ease of installation;
- the material does not delaminate or crumble;
- high vapor permeability;
- resistance to moisture and microorganisms;
- absence of harmful substances in the composition.
Flaws:
- high price;
- a long stay without decorative finishing causes slight deformation of the sheets;
- The outer lining of fiberboard requires spacer jibs in the frame or rigid inner lining.
Specifications
Prices for fibreboards (fibreboards)
Fiberboard (Fiberboard)
Gypsum fiber sheets (GVL)
GVL consists of pressed gypsum, reinforced cellulose fibers. Due to its high strength, the material is suitable for creating load-bearing surfaces, therefore it is widely used in frame construction. It differs from plasterboard in its greater density, uniformity, and absence of a cardboard shell. In terms of frost resistance, sound insulation properties, as well as resistance to moisture and combustion, gypsum fiber boards are also several times higher than gypsum boards.
Installation of gypsum fiber boards is carried out using frame and frameless way. For external wall cladding, the first option is used, where the sheets are fastened to the load-bearing posts using self-tapping screws. The material is easy to cut and drill, and, despite its heavy weight, is quite convenient to install. This cladding serves as an excellent basis for finishing with tiles and decorative plaster.
Advantages:
- low hygroscopicity;
- vapor permeability;
- absence of toxic compounds;
- fire safety;
- high heat and sound insulation properties.
Flaws:
- lack of ductility and fragility when bending the sheet;
- heavy weight.
Specifications
Plywood
Plywood is made by gluing thin sheets veneer various breeds wood (most often coniferous and birch). The sheets are laid perpendicular to each other relative to the location of the fibers, which helps to increase the mechanical strength of the material and increases resistance to deformation. For external cladding frame walls plywood with increased moisture resistance is used, which is marked FSF. The thickness of the sheets should be from 9-10 mm, more thin material will not provide the required rigidity to the frame.
Plywood grade special significance does not have any for sheathing, and you can use the cheapest unsanded 4/4 grade boards.
WITH outside all defects will be hidden under the curtain wall, so there is no point in overpaying. Subject to cladding technology, plywood covering will serve for years without losing its qualities.
Advantages:
- high bending and compressive strength;
- moisture resistance;
- wear resistance;
- ease of processing and installation;
- frost resistance.
Flaws:
- flammability;
- content of formaldehyde resins;
- tendency to chipping.
Specifications
Plywood prices
Edged board
Application edged boards for cladding is the most economical option. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, affordable, and easy to install. Boards can be filled not only horizontally, but also at an angle of 45-60 degrees. To save material, boards can be fastened in increments of up to 30 cm, although more often the sheathing is made continuous. This design perfectly strengthens the frame and is a ready-made base for a ventilated façade.
In order for the cladding to be reliable, boards should be chosen with a thickness of at least 25 mm; they can be tongue-and-groove for greater joint density. You cannot use raw lumber: during the drying process, the wood will begin to warp, and deformations of the finishing coating may appear.
Advantages:
- wood does not emit harmful substances and has excellent vapor permeability;
- boards are easy to process;
- the work does not require much financial costs.
Flaws:
- flammability of the material;
- wood is susceptible to damage by insects and microorganisms;
- Fitting and fastening elements takes a lot of time.
Prices for edged boards
Exterior cladding technology
Installation of slabs on finished frame carried out using the same technology, regardless of the type of material. Simultaneously with the sheathing, vapor barrier and wall insulation are carried out, and finishing can be done immediately upon completion of construction or after some time. Let's look at the installation technology using the example of covering a frame with OSB boards.
Sheathing can be done in two ways - with and without lathing. In the first case, the vapor barrier layer is located between the frame and the OSB, in the second - on top of the sheathing. The option with lathing is used in cases where OSB acts as a basis for plastering, painting or tiling; the second method is used, as a rule, when installing a ventilated facade. Otherwise there are no significant differences.
Step 1. Start covering from the very corner. The first sheet of OSB is applied to the frame posts so that the lower edge completely covers bottom trim Houses. Be sure to check the horizontal level. It is also recommended to install the slab itself horizontally rather than vertically - this provides the structure with greater rigidity. To fasten the material, galvanized self-tapping screws with a length of at least 50 mm are used. It is necessary to retreat about 10 mm from the edge of the OSB, the fastening step along the perimeter of the sheet is 15 cm, in the center - 30 cm.
Advice. To firmly fix the slabs, the length of the hardware must exceed the thickness of the OSB by at least 2.5 times. If the self-tapping screw enters the frame beam less than 30 mm, under the influence of loads the sheathing will begin to tear away from the supporting base.
Step 2. The next plate is installed next to the first, leaving a gap of 2-3 mm for thermal expansion. In the same way, set the horizontal level and screw the casing to the frame guides. The joints of the plates must be in the middle of the rack, only in this case the fastening will be as reliable as possible. Fix the remaining slabs in a circle, leaving open areas for doorways.
Step 3. The second row of sheathing must be installed with ligation of vertical seams. The same gap of 2-3 mm is maintained between the lower and upper plates. When sheathing openings, you should use whole sheets, not scraps - the fewer joints, the more airtight the sheathing. Cutouts in sheets are made with a jigsaw or circular saw, having previously made markings accurate to the millimeter. The edges of the cuts after installing the slab should perfectly coincide with the lines of the openings.
Step 4. The top plates are installed so as to completely cover top harness. If the house has two floors, the interfloor piping should be closed in the middle of the slab - under no circumstances should OSB be joined on this line.
Gallery 1. An example of the construction of a one-story frame house finished with OSB boards
Gallery 2. Sheathing a two-story frame house with OSB boards. Example
Step 5. Having completed the installation, they attach it on top of the casing windproof membrane. Its sheets are stretched horizontally and fixed with staplers to the OSB. At the joints, the film is overlapped and taped. The material should not be pulled too tight, but there should be no sagging.
Step 6. Next, the sheathing slats are stuffed for finishing in increments of 50-60 cm. The slats must first be processed protective composition and dried. After this, you can begin installing siding, lining or other decorative covering for the house.
On a note! If you plan to paint a facade made of OSB, then the membrane, accordingly, is mounted only with inside Houses.
With this method of cladding, the insulation is placed on the inside of the walls in the cells of the frame and closed vapor barrier film. Slabs for interior decoration, for example, plasterboard or the same OSB, are sewn on top of the vapor barrier.
Video - How to sheathe the outside of a frame house
Cozy atmosphere in country house– the key to a comfortable pastime away from the noisy city. In building favorable conditions for relax Not the least important role is played by the interior decoration of the walls of a country house, which can be done different ways.
However, not all owners can afford to purchase expensive materials in order to tidy up the dacha, which prompts them to look for more budget solutions.
Wall design options
Construction market replete with various offers, forcing the modern consumer to rack his brains over the choice finishing material.
Some choose on the simplest and available ways, which are suitable for finishing old country house, so new houses, o which will be discussed below.
Painting
To implement this finishing option You can use different types of paints(see photo), among which the most common are water-based and acrylic materials.
The advantages of this finishing method:
- painting is a very simple procedure that does not require special skills or tools;
- the painted surface can be easily repainted in a different color if necessary;
- an endless selection of colors and shades;
- ease of cleaning and disinfection.
Now about the disadvantages:
- Before painting, the walls require careful preparation, since if there is a rough surface, the paint will lie in an uneven layer, which will lead to the formation of peeling over time;
- the painted surface needs systematic wet cleaning;
Drywall
Installation of drywall will not only allow perfectly align the walls indoors, but also placed between the sheets and the main wall thermal insulation material, if there is such a need.
Advantages of using drywall:
- quick and easy installation;
- the ability to construct structures of any complexity;
- drywall makes it easy to disguise wiring and various communications;
- Possibility of finishing with various finishing coatings.
Flaws:
- decreases effective area premises;
- low resistance to mechanical stress;
- the need for additional puttying of seams and joints after installation, as well as puttying of the material over the entire area;
- drywall is afraid high humidity, which negatively affects the service life of the material.
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Textile
This finishing method often used in the old days, and now he has received a second birth. Both natural textiles and artificial materials are used to cover walls.
Textile fastened in various ways: pasted like regular wallpaper, stretched over previously constructed wooden frames, which are then installed on the wall, fixed to the wooden wall with a stapler.
Advantages of the method:
- there is no need to level the walls (except for those cases when fabric is glued instead of wallpaper);
- resistance to various mechanical damage– textiles simply stretch under load without being subject to tears or cracks;
- the room acquires a special chic thanks to the texture of the material;
- fabrics for wall decoration are made in a wide range, so there are many options to choose from, as well as the possibility of combining the material with curtains and bed linen.
Flaws:
- fabric absorbs a large number of dust, so the material must be vacuumed regularly;
- textiles quickly lose their appearance, gets dirty and rubbed easily.
Wallpaper
A traditional option that provides the modern consumer wider range of possibilities, than in the old days.
Today you can buy not only paper wallpaper, but also vinyl, duplex, non-woven, textile and other types of materials.
Advantages of wallpapering:
- walls require less thorough preparation, unlike painting, which requires repairing even the smallest cracks and irregularities;
- large selection of different types of material;
- opportunity independent conduct finishing work with minimal skills.
Flaws:
- the need to replace wallpaper (except liquid wallpaper) after 5-7 years, as they quickly lose their appearance;
- susceptibility to mechanical damage;
- difficulties in removing dirt, even when it comes to washable wallpaper.
Wall panels
Wall panels are products intended for decorative finishing of walls. Can be made from various materials (chipboard, fiberboard, PVC, wood) and various shapes - in the form of slabs, sheets and slats.
They are mounted like drywall on a frame, which in this case can be either steel or wood.
Advantages of panels:
- relatively simple installation;
- the possibility of equipping the wall with sound insulation, which is laid behind the panels;
- there is no need to level the walls before installation;
- the ability to dismantle the panels for use in another location.
The disadvantage of this finishing method is reducing the size of the room, since the sheathing on which the panels are installed takes up a lot of space.
How to choose the right material?
When choosing a material you need must be taken into account, what the walls to be finished are made of.
For finishing brick walls for a country house, the most suitable material is wet plaster, taking into account the fact that in winter the room will not be heated. Therefore, other materials (such as drywall or wallpaper) can quickly become unusable on a cold brick wall.
To finish walls made of aerated concrete, it is best to use both plaster and finishing frame materials(plasterboard, lining). One has only to take into account that for aerated concrete, due to its characteristics, Gypsum plaster is best. If the building is located in an area with a harsh climate, then a layer of thermal insulation will need to be laid under the drywall.
A distinctive property of foam concrete is gyroscopicity (the ability to absorb moisture), therefore for interior decoration of walls made of foam blocks it is better to use vapor-proof material.
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It is best to finish a frame house from the inside using OSB boards - one of optimal options. The plate increases the rigidity of the frame and improves moisture protection and thermal insulation properties buildings. As finishing Both wallpaper and paint can be used.
Walls made of laminated veneer lumber. Despite the fact that the walls are made of timber, as well as log house and the log house itself have a completely aesthetic appearance, some still resort to additional finishing. This is often due to the desire to insulate the building.
Here the same drywall or Wall panels, allowing you to hide thermal insulation material under decorative cladding.
Walls made of rounded logs in wooden structure. In this case, for lovers of natural wood, the method coatings wooden walls clear varnish.
For those who are not impressed by this option, there are other methods of wall finishing. wooden house, among which the most common are:
- cladding with PVC panels or slabs;
- siding finishing;
- installation wooden lining or house block.
However, it is worth noting that the last two options can hardly be called budget.
Decorating the inside of the house with wood with your own hands
One of original options finishes that make the walls look natural wood – use of special wood wallpaper, which are made from various types of wood.
According to the installation method, they are practically no different from regular wallpaper, requiring only the use of a special adhesive mass. But not everyone can afford such pleasure.
A more popular way to decorate a house with wood is to install a block house, this option will cost you little and has an aesthetic appearance.
Before installing it, you must keep the material indoors for 2 days. During this time, you can prepare the wall - if it is not level, you should level it with plaster. After this, they construct from the bars wooden frame for installation of a block house.
Installation of the block house is carried out from floor to ceiling, in the process material is attached to frame with self-tapping screws, screwing them into the base of the spike with which each separate element products. The boards of the block house are connected to each other using the tenon-to-groove principle.
Upon completion installation work the surface can be coated with clear varnish or varnish with stain.
Decorating the inside of a house with a block house: video tutorial.
Finishing repairs to the facade of any house are worth attention, since over time any construction material tends to deteriorate and loses its attractiveness. Repair work on the cladding of the house frame or its cladding directly depends on the type of material from which the walls are built. If you are ready to decorate the outside of a country or country house with your own hands, we will answer all your questions and help you complete the renovation quickly and efficiently.
Main questions
You probably haven’t even thought about how wide the choice of finishing materials is that may suit your home: plaster coating, natural or decorative rock, lining, wood, metal, clay tiles, thermal panels and many others. No less wide is the range of colors and varieties of each material. If materials are used correctly and combined wisely, the façade of your home will be no different from a professional design solution.
We propose to consider how the exterior of houses is finished.
Required material characteristics
A beloved home should not only have comfort, warmth, space and coziness inside, but also look aesthetically pleasing, attractive on the outside and be protected from natural disasters. To do this, the selected material for cladding must meet a minimum of qualities in order to serve for a long time:
- low thermal conductivity in order to maintain and maintain a warm temperature indoors;
- high vapor permeability of the material so that moisture cannot accumulate between layers of insulation;
- resistance to moisture is an obvious quality for using the material outdoors;
- resistance to temperature changes and hot or cold climates;
- the presence of an inert reaction to chemical influences;
- a special microclimate so that there are no favorable conditions for the proliferation of pests, fungi and mold;
- preservation of properties when exposed to direct sunlight.
The facing material will last a long time if you do not forget about the need for protective actions.
Plaster as an option for cladding a house
It is often used as a finishing coating on insulated slabs, for example, on foam plastic, fiber cement and others. The main material of the walls is concrete or brick.
Before applying decorative plaster to the walls you must:
- We install the insulation, which is supported by metal holder profiles. The thickness of the profile fully corresponds to the width of the insulated material. Dust and dirt are removed from the walls. A specially diluted solution is applied to the surface of the insulation. adhesive composition, after which it is attached to the walls in a row. After the glue has dried, all corners, window and door openings are glued using reinforcing mesh.
- We give time for the insulation to dry completely and begin applying the polymer plaster coating to the walls. The layer of plaster on the walls should be uniform and amount to 2-3 mm.
- The final stage of finishing can be considered the final application of decorative plaster. It must be chosen to your taste, color, texture and decorated in your own way.
Lathing for facade finishing
The lathing serves as an auxiliary frame for applying a decorative coating layer. Its number of layers and the position of the timber masonry directly depend on the decorative cladding. 
- We mark on the wall the approximate location of the beams. The width between the beams should be such that the insulation can easily fit into the gaps.
- We mount the beams on the wall, securing them with anchors.
- We install insulation on the walls. Next, we stretch the diffuse membrane, fastening it to the sheathing with construction staples.
- We spread the decorative facing material, apply it over the entire area of the walls and give it time to dry.
Another lathing method can be used if desired. It consists in the fact that wooden hangers are attached to the wall at such an interval from it that the insulation fits into the gap. The distance between the beams should be about 60 cm. Thus, the sheathing has a “U” shape, onto which the decorative finishing of the house from SIP panels or another version of the finishing material is attached.
Types of decorative cladding
It is very important to know as much as possible about the facing material in order to skillfully apply it to your home. Exterior finishing work always begins with choosing the right material and planning the design. Let's look at some options:
Clinker thermal panels - an option that combines both decorative finishing and wall insulation. One of the advantages of this material its versatility is considered. Panels are placed to create visual effect"brick" houses. Installation decorative styling no panels required special effort. The uniqueness of the panels allows you to care for external walls by washing and cleaning them under running water. Clinker tiles are characterized by their reliability, resistance to precipitation and durability. The total service life of the coating can reach 60 years. The shape of the panels can be straight or angular, which allows you to easily finish all the end and corner elements without much difficulty.
Siding panels
- a popular way to transform walls, imitating masonry or wood cladding. High-quality material is distinguished by its strength, safety in operation, protection from the proliferation of pests or fungi and direct resistance to natural precipitation. Note that siding is often chosen by builders because it does not require frequent maintenance, and if such a desire arises, it is enough to wash it. The structure of the panels may differ: metal constructions, wood material, cellulose-cement siding version or ordinary vinyl.
Natural wood block house simulating log house, perfect for lovers of log structures. Firstly, the surface of such material is environmentally friendly, lightweight and easy to install. Secondly, the block house is characterized by resistance to moisture, temperature changes and the ability to create a favorable microclimate. The types of material come down to metal and vinyl structures.
Fiber cement boards are produced on the basis of wood fiber. The panels contain quartz, mica, cement, and may contain chlorine and asbestos. Finish coating material is the protective and decorative application of acrylic, hydrofilceramic or photoceramic coatings. To change the size of the slabs it is used electric jigsaw, installation requires the formation of sheathing. Thus, the material serves to decorate the house in the same way as siding panels on the outside of the facade or other types of durable decorative coatings.
No less popular look material for facade finishing – fake diamond , imitated as natural rocks. The use of such material, in contrast to natural stone, significantly saves cash for repairs, and also facilitates installation due to its weight and convenient shape.
Exterior decoration of houses
Having figured out the question of which facade to choose for your home, the next one immediately appears: “How to choose the material?” The basic requirements relating to all types of cladding have been specified, which means that it remains to determine the coating depending on the material from which the house was built.
Exterior finishing of a wooden house
Today, wood remains a very beautiful and high-quality material, but it requires constant care, since the material is most often exposed to external influences. external factors. Any owner would like to protect his home from precipitation, temperature changes, and moisture. For such a case, there is a useful method - facade cladding. 
You can begin finishing work only after you are sure that the house has completely settled. This may take at least a year. Cladding, including finishing the outside of a house made of timber, is only needed when the house is used all year round. Insulating the house for summer cottage purposes is not necessary; it will be enough to treat the wood surface with protective antiseptics and cover it with varnishes and paints.
External wood finishing is divided into several stages:
- preliminary preparation of walls;
- installation of a vapor barrier layer;
- creation and assembly of the sheathing frame;
- installation of insulation;
- protection against moisture and condensation;
- decorative coating walls
Regarding the choice of facing material, it is worth paying attention to the characteristics of the coating. It is important to warn that the material should be light so that it does not increase total load on the foundation. So, wooden house will be transformed if it is trimmed on the outside:
wooden clapboard:
block house:
- the material is made from coniferous trees;
- the characteristics are similar to lining;
- finishing is done to imitate a log house.
siding panels:
- affordable price;
- easy handling;
- there is no need to treat the surface or tint;
- material strength;
- Very convenient when it comes to installation.
Home finishing options
The easiest way to finish a frame house is with facing materials such as brick, wood, siding panels, thermal panels, and also perform a number of other manipulations: plastering the walls, painting them, and more. It is important that it is necessary to decide on the type of exterior finishing at the stage of designing the house, since certain materials should be used for finishing already at the stage of foundation construction.
Brick finish
Using natural or imitation brick artificial material– the choice is yours. One thing to consider: use natural stone By standard rules finishing of the facade can lead to complete destruction in the future. The finishing will not last the expected period, damaging the frame of the house itself.
Wood finish
Decorating a country house with wood is a less difficult option; it will help the house acquire a stylish and modern “color”. Wood coverings They retain heat quite poorly, so it is recommended to use wood as finishing on double-frame houses. A disadvantage of the coating may be the constant care of the wood, treating it with antiseptic and protective solutions. For some this may not be a problem.
Siding
Simple and convenient. Frame houses can withstand the usual fastening of panels from the outside directly to the walls. The material differs mainly in that it does not deform during temperature changes and under the influence of precipitation. The choice of one type of siding or another depends on your preferences.
Thermal panels
The peculiarity of their use lies in their double layer: insulation + decorative coating, this greatly facilitates the work of the master when finishing the facade. When decorating a frame house, the owners often choose this material.
To other types finishing coatings This includes paint and other polymeric substances. It is important to note that the suitable material is one that is specifically made for OSB. We advise you not to use materials from unpopular manufacturers.
Finishing a house made of aerated concrete
Brick or thermal panels for aerated concrete walls are the best option. The material is considered very durable and creates a special microclimate that is favorable for walls. Benefits brick finishing houses made of aerated concrete from the outside are considered:
- affordability of prices for any consumer;
- types of variations in finishing and creation of patterns;
- used for low-rise cottages and houses.
An alternative option could be porcelain stoneware or clinker tiles, as well as thermal panels.
Thus, any facade, any material, given the diversity of the construction market, can be protected from weather conditions and other external factors, while improving the walls of the house and making them attractive to you and your neighbors. Plan everything in advance and create a unique atmosphere of home warmth, starting with the cladding of the frame of your cottage or country house.
Finishing for a country house is one of the most important stages creating stylish, comfortable suburban housing. Not only the cozy atmosphere depends on how your home is decorated inside and out. Materials used interior decoration country house must be of high quality, environmentally friendly, fireproof. Also, the finishing and cladding of the building should be arranged in such a way that during the cold season the house “cools down” as slowly as possible.
Exterior finishing: the most popular options
Beautiful and high-quality exterior decoration for a country house, facade design is, one might say, one of the main “calling cards” of every homeowner. This reflects his aesthetic taste, reasonable savings, and a rational approach to home improvement and repair issues. Fortunately, modern materials for finishing the outside of a dacha provide huge space for creativity, allow you to perfectly combine “aesthetic” and “practical” in one design solution.
Among the undoubted leaders in exterior decoration for a country house is, undoubtedly, siding. Finishing a country house with siding is one of the most affordable financially options. Siding is easy to install (if you have certain knowledge and skills, this work can be done independently). This material allows you to quickly “sew up” the outside of a country house, reliably hide the insulation, and literally transform an old building in just a few days. The siding is attached to a special profile, and manufacturers guarantee that such finishing will reliably serve from 20 to 35 years.
Another option how it can be produced facade finishing country house is the use of a material called “block house”. This is a natural material that, when sheathed, country house or a cottage from the outside gives the feeling that the building is made of real logs. There is also similar material, which in its own way external characteristics is a copy of the timber.
Exterior decoration in a country house can also be done using facing bricks. The cost of this type of facade design is quite high (significantly higher compared to, for example, siding) - however, the service life of brick finishing is much longer. Facade decor with facing bricks– it’s stylish, solid and expensive. And if finances allow, you should opt for just such a solution.
External finishing of a country house can also be done using special facing tiles for facade works. Experienced builders can decorate any building with tiles so that it looks like a work of design art. This, of course, is also not cheap.
Exterior decoration today it is often made from natural wood. But in this case, make sure that the tree is reliably protected with special compounds from moisture, pests, and direct sunlight.
It all depends on two important factors - your aesthetic taste and, of course, the amount you are willing to spend on decorating the facade of your dacha.
Another relevant and striking option is imitation half-timbering. Modern quality material allows you to make the dacha look like a European medieval mansion. DSP or OSB panels are used for this: they cover the facade, then plaster it, and then attach it decorative elements from a board that imitates timber. Last step– façade painting special composition with protective and decorative properties.
And finally, finishing for a country house can be done by plastering. You can perform traditional plastering work followed by painting the outside of the house, or you can use decorative plaster, which is so fashionable today, for a very impressive finish.
Which option to choose from the above is entirely up to you.
Interior decoration of the cottage
What materials to choose for interior works? It should be remembered that interior decoration for a country house should be carried out only after all communications have been laid, wiring has been completed, and engineering equipment.
There are several popular ideas on how interior decoration for a country house can be done. Always relevant natural materials: especially wood. In this case, the premises of the country house will be covered with clapboard or block house. Such materials can be installed in different ways: for example, a block house is usually placed vertically, but you can install the lining as you wish - both vertically and horizontally.
In a timber country house, as well as in frame house Wall decoration can be done using OSB sheets or plywood sheets. After the building is sheathed from the inside with such sheets, you can begin painting the walls or wallpapering the rooms. You can experiment by combining interior paint, wallpaper and lining in one interior solution.
In the bathroom, as well as in kitchen areas, often used for finishing work ceramic tile. If finances allow, you can replace ceramics with marble, if the budget is as limited as possible, tiles in the bathroom and in work area in the kitchen can be replaced with plastic. This material cannot be called environmentally friendly, but its undoubted advantage (besides the price, of course) is its ease of installation, as well as dismantling. You can remove old panels at any time and replace them with new ones using the same frame, whereas dismantling and reinstalling tiles requires a lot of time, effort and financial costs.
If the dacha is made of stone or brick, you can use other options: traditional - plaster followed by finishing, modern and fast - drywall. However, when working with drywall, we must not forget that this material (due to the installation of the frame) significantly “eats up” the space in the rooms. Therefore, for a small dacha, a more costly and labor-intensive, but also more familiar option - plaster - will still be relevant.
Floors and ceilings
Finished floors in the country can be laid from solid floorboards or from pine boards followed by staining. In the bathroom, as well as in the hallway and kitchen, you can install floors from special, floor tiles(ceramic granite). It is also possible, if funds allow, to install a “warm floor”: such a system can be either water or electric.
As for the ceiling, the most current option clapboard can be used for a dacha. You can also use:
- imitation timber;
- unedged board (imitation of rustic style);
- plywood with subsequent painting;
- drywall, etc.
Watch also a video about decorating the interior and exterior of a country house:
When choosing materials for finishing your dacha, make sure that the finish is not only beautiful, but also as environmentally friendly as possible. Have an easy and successful repair!