Do-it-yourself wall cladding with a block house outside. Decorating a block house: the advantages of the material and installation rules Decorating a house with a wooden block house

For a long time, houses in Russia were built of wood. Wood is an amazing material that creates an atmosphere of comfort and coziness. Today the market of building and finishing materials offers block house wooden panels. The cladding of the house with a block house gives the building a presentable look and spectacular design... A block house allows you to provide high-quality protection for your home at a low cost level.

Advantages of block house panels

The block house panels have a semicircular outside, which in appearance resembles a rounded log. On back side there are two slots to relieve stress and provide ventilation. Most often, these panels are made from spruce, larch or pine.

Conifers are highly durable.

The panels are widely used for both external facade decoration and interior decoration of premises.

When evaluating the facade cladding with a block house, the following advantages should be noted:

1. Favorable visual perception, which is caused by a natural wood finish.
2. The mechanical strength of the material allows it to adequately withstand external influences: small stones, sand, accidental impacts.
3. In case of damage, the material can be easily restored by grinding.
4. Installation of house cladding with a block house is simple, it can be done without special skills in a short time.
5. The panels provide additional insulation for the house.

How to choose the right block house?

Panels may vary in appearance and technical specifications... It is very important to choose the correct board width. For outer cladding it must be at least 150mm. The boards should be the same.

• The facade will look attractive for a long time if you use conifers, since they are highly resistant to decay. Larch and pine, due to the increased resin content in the wood, have water-repellent properties. These species contain natural antiseptic components that protect the tree from mold and decay. The strongest and most durable larch paneling. The pine block house has the most affordable price. For external cladding it is not recommended to use a block house made of spruce, since this material does not have sufficient strength. It can only be used for interior decoration.
• Hardwood is used less often for facade decoration, for example, alder, oak, birch. They are quite expensive, but in individually you can also order such material.
• Wood from northern regions... Outwardly, this can be determined by the distance between the rings - they are smaller.

Facade cladding technology with a block house

After purchasing the panels, they should be kept outside for some time without packaging for "acclimatization".

"Acclimatization" is necessary for the material in order to avoid further shrinkage.

For installation you need:

• block house,
• corner board and ebb board,
• timber for lathing,
• dowel (dowel),
• level,
• antiseptic and brush,
• hacksaw for wood,
• sandpaper,
• drill,
• hammer,
• screwdriver and self-tapping screws.

1. The front and inner surfaces, as well as spikes and grooves, must be treated with an antiseptic. After you apply the first layer, roughness and irregularities will appear on the surface that need to be processed sandpaper.
2. Then a second layer of antiseptic should be applied. Currently on construction market there are a number of antiseptics that can protect the surface from exposure to sunlight with different shades and colors. Using them, in the future it is possible not to paint the panels and not to varnish them.
3. A crate is installed on a pre-cleaned flat wall using a level. Pre-concrete and brick walls need to be covered with a special waterproofing layer. The wind and moisture protection film should be fixed to the bars with metal staples using a stapler.
4. As a crate, you can use wooden bar 30x30 mm. We attach it to the wall vertically using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws. A distance of up to 60 cm must be maintained between the bars.
5. Insulate the building. Insulation sheets can be installed between the lathing timber. They are fastened with special dowels-nails. Cover the top layer of insulation with a layer of waterproofing, securing it with double-sided tape.

For fixing the panels are used different ways fasteners:

• staples;
• nails;
• self-tapping screws;
• clamps.

It is best to use self-tapping screws for this purpose - this will minimize the possibility of deformation of the skin due to changes in humidity and temperature.

1. From below, we begin to install the casting board on the self-tapping screws. We begin assembly of block house panels from the bottom row. Wooden panels are arranged strictly horizontally with a spike up.
2. We fit the panels tightly to the casting board and fix them with self-tapping screws. We drill a hole to a depth of 15 mm. The hole must be made so that it matches the diameter of the nail (a wooden plug from the same board). It is better to use a head made of hardwood, its size may vary. Universal diameter 25 mm.
3. Then we screw in the self-tapping screw, and the hole is closed with a dowel. Its cut is trimmed and painted to match the wood or slightly darker. Before installing the dowel, it must be covered with a layer of PVA.
4. In the future, the block house panels are installed using a groove / spike fastening and fixed with self-tapping screws. It is very important during installation to position the panels with the spike upwards, which excludes the ingress of dust into the groove and the accumulation of moisture, and therefore their long-term preservation. It is imperative to maintain an air gap between the thermal insulation and the outer panels.

Important nuances

• In order to dock the boards at the corners, they can be cut at an angle of 45 degrees. or use a corner board.
• If the length of the wall exceeds the length of the panels, then they are joined using a bar equal in thickness to the thickness of the panel. In this case, the facade is well protected from the wind and looks more aesthetically pleasing.
• If small gaps are formed during joining, they are closed with a jute rope.

Features of the care of the outer skin

In order for wood panels to serve for a long time, you need to take measures to protect them from external influences.

To exclude the appearance of a white stripe when the wood shrinks, the spike is covered with the same solution (varnish or stain) before installation, which will later cover the facade. You can get acquainted with the material about.

With the help of wood stain, you can highlight the texture of the wood or give the desired shade.

First, the surface is primed, and then the panels are covered with colorless paint or varnish.

After the coating has dried, the surface must be sanded.

After sanding, a final coat of paint or varnish is applied to the surface. To panels long time looked beautiful to cover you need to choose quality materials with a long service life. But still, periodically, after seven to eight years, you will have to renew the coverage. It is advisable to apply the same tone, the same paint or varnish, otherwise, before applying a new coating, you will have to completely remove the old one.

Block house installation (video)

Block house cladding options

Today, the cladding of the facade of a house can be performed not only with wooden panels of a block house, but also with plastic (vinyl) and metal ones. In each of these options, a facade is obtained that is almost impossible to distinguish from a natural log house.

Metal panels block-house "under a log" are inexpensive material, resistant to corrosion, as they are made of galvanized steel with a special coating. The panels have a rounded shape, outwardly reminiscent of a rounded beam.

Vinyl block house also has a number of advantages. He:

1. Easy to clean.
2. Long lasting.
3. Frost resistant.
4. Not prone to corrosion.
5. Has presentable appearance.
6. Vinyl siding not only accurately imitates the color of the wood, but also its texture.

Block House is a special type of wagon board that has a outside panels are a kind of rounded logs. It is used for finishing the house from the inside and from the outside. The main advantage of the house block is its excellent appearance and ease of installation (the panels have a “tongue-and-groove” connection system).

There are several options for fixing the panels to the sheathing timber.

How to fix a house block?

The first option provides for the use of a special galvanized clamp "claymore". One part of the claymore is bent into the "groove" of the wooden panel, and the other is attached to the batten of the lathing using a self-tapping screw. After that, adhesion to the next panel occurs and the process is repeated. Claymore helps to unblock the connecting lock, thereby achieving high strength and reliability of laying. If necessary, the use of liquid nails is allowed.

The second option is a little more complicated and will require additional preparatory work. In this case, it is provided for the direct fastening of the house block panel itself to the timber by means of self-tapping screws. To do this, a hole is made in the board half of its thickness and with a diameter in the head of the screw. Next, the screw is recessed into the hole, and it is with a wooden stopper, which will need to be sanded flush with the surface of the board. As an alternative to sealing the hole, a special wood-colored paste can be used, it will not only hide the screw cap but also protect it from moisture and rust.

With this method, there is a risk of damage to the board and the formation of cracks and chips on it.

There is also a third way of attaching the house block boards to the lathing, in which a galvanized nail is hammered into the groove of the board at an angle of 45 degrees. But due to the large number of rejects with this styling option and the need for a certain skill, we will miss it.

Video: Installation of a block house

Difficulties that you may encounter during installation

The first problem that can arise is the joining of panels at the corners of the building. And although there are special corners and baseboards, it is sometimes very difficult to fit parts of a house block under them. It is best to first drive out both walls of the corner, and then, using a semicircular or flat wagon board, hide the joint by attaching it with liquid bunches or special glue. More experienced craftsmen they prefer to hide the corners, making a kind of groove in the frame itself.

The note: sharp corners it is worth hiding behind a special wooden lath.

The second difficulty that may arise is styling last panel which will need to be cut and adjusted to the ceiling. If the ceiling has yet to be finished, then possible irregularities can be hidden during the installation process. Well, if the ceiling has already been decorated, the targets can be covered with a wooden baseboard.

Window and door openings can be another problem. For their finishing, it is necessary to use specially provided wooden platbands... They will hide backlash and cracks, as well as protect against drafts and moisture. Depending on the situation, the platbands are mounted using nails, self-tapping screws or glue.

Note: exist different variants platbands. They differ in shape and finish. For beautiful design window openings decorative trims are best suited.

Advantages:

• Great appearance finishing material.
• Additional noise and heat insulation of the building.
• The ability to hide the wiring and other communications behind the panels of the block house.
• Good stability and durability of such cladding.
• Fast and intuitive styling process.

Disadvantages:

• Not the most low price on the panel.
• The need for additional processing all wooden parts.
• Even after processing, the material is poorly flammable.

End of finishing.

After completing the main stage of installation of the house block, it can be varnished with different shades and thus betray the desired color range the interior.

If cracks are found, they should be sealed with a special wood-colored paste.

Exterior cladding of the building using wood block house panels.

This type of log house design is used when using profiled or glued beams during construction, to give it a more respectable look, as well as for additional protection of the log house from external influences.

The cladding process is practically no different from that which is used for the interior decoration of a building.

Note: under no circumstances use ordinary bunches and self-tapping screws, they will begin to rust under the influence of moisture and can cause wood to rot. During installation, only galvanized metal parts should be used.

Photo of the house sheathed block house. Well, isn't it a wonderful facade

A frame is mounted around the log house, on which the house block panels will subsequently be laid. The difference may lie in the use of polystyrene foam and construction film as insulation (to protect against wind and moisture). Also, the panels are subject to the will of careful processing with a special mixture, due to the constant exposure to direct sunlight and seasonal temperature drops.

Tip: paint or varnish can be used as a protective material with the addition of various impurities that make the wood resistant.

At exterior cladding block house, its layout looks very nice with a stone finish at home.

To do this, after the crate has been installed, Bottom part houses (about ¼ of the height of the first floor) decorative bricks or natural stone... After that, the panels themselves are installed, while the integrity of the insulation is preserved (the brick is laid around the crate, leaving space for the insulation).

Look at the video for the exterior of the house sheathed block house:

Note: block house also looks very harmonious with siding. With skillful combination, amazing results can be achieved.

Advantages:

• Decent exterior of the house.
• Excellent protection against harmful factors.
• A wide range of possibilities for combining with other methods of external design of the facade.

Disadvantages:

• Wood in the open air with poor processing can quickly deteriorate under the influence of temperature and moisture.
• The need to reprocess wood protective equipment every 5-6 years.

Types of block house:

Block house is mainly made from coniferous trees, less often from deciduous ones. There are two types of quality classification "A" and "B". For cladding a building, the use of a "B" class house block is not permissible, such products may contain many cracks (up to 25% of the entire surface).

There is another option for finishing the building, with the help of a metal block house that has appeared on the market not so long ago. In fact, this is a kind of siding panel, decorated in the style of a rounded log. Such a house block is devoid of all the drawbacks of a wooden counterpart and has a pretty good appearance, there is also a vinyl one (picture below)

A blockhouse is a special type of cladding that imitates:

• rounded log;
• construction beam;
• decorative lining.

Due to its aesthetics and ease of fastening, the blockhouse can be used not only for external cladding of a house, but also inside buildings. A similar solution looks quite natural if the same material is used. This allows you to maintain a single style of design (including for wooden log cabins from a typical bar).

Is it necessary to veneer wood-like walls? The following nuances can be the answer to this:

1. When assembling a log house from logs or a bar (using the principle of joining "in a paw"), its external and internal surfaces in the presence of cladding in any case will look stricter and more elegant than without it.
2. This allows you to give the building a traditionally "Russian" look.
3. And, finally, additional insulation of the building walls and their protection from external climatic influences is provided.

You can decorate the house with a blockhouse yourself, but you should take into account some of the features of this design. When purchasing a cladding, first of all, you should make sure that there are special connecting grooves on the samples you have chosen. The fact is that there is a type of blockhouse, the plates of which are devoid of such grooves, which significantly complicates their installation. As for the conditions for carrying out the work, it must be remembered that fixing the coating can only be done after the final shrinkage of the structure.

Preparatory stage

To fix the boards, a crate is prepared, which is mounted directly on the walls. Basic structure It is made of 30 × 30 mm bars, placed vertically with a step of about 60 cm. Before installing the frame made with ordinary nails, the bars are treated with a composition that protects the wood from fungus and prevents it from rotting.

At the stage of arranging the lathing, it will be necessary to decide whether the insulation, which is usually placed between the blockhouse and the walls, will be laid. Having completed this work, you will not only insulate your home, but also provide it with good sound insulation.

At the end of the frame assembly, it will be possible to proceed to direct installation decorative panels... Regardless of the type of fastening chosen, work is carried out from the bottom up. Do not forget that the blockhouse must be pre-treated with an antiseptic.

Connection methods

Let's consider how to properly fix the boards to the crate. Known methods installation assumes the following options:

• the use of a retainer called "cleat", which is inserted into the groove with one part, and with the other part it is fixed on the frame bars with the help of self-tapping screws;
• fixing the blockhouse with screws or self-tapping screws;
• nailing at an angle of 45 degrees into the groove.

The clamping fastener ensures the wedging of the connecting lock, due to which the necessary strength and reliability of the assembly is achieved decorative coating... The indisputable advantage of this method of fixing is considered to be the hiddenness of the fasteners themselves and the ability to do without self-tapping screws that violate the integrity facing material and increasing the likelihood of splitting.

The second option for fixing the panels looks a little more complicated and needs additional preparation, made as we sheathe the building with the blockhouse. To implement it, a round recess is made in the board half of its thickness with a diameter equal to the size of the head of the fastening screw. In this case, the screw is completely recessed in the hole, and from above it is closed with a pre-prepared plug, which is subsequently sanded flush with the surface. Not a bad alternative wooden cork is a special paste of the corresponding (wood) color that reliably protects the screw cap from moisture and rust.

Video: instructions for cladding a private house

No matter how new your home is and no matter what material it was built from, it still needs good protection. Also, it is imperative to close also insulation materials that do not tolerate open interaction with external environment and moisture. That is why it is important to choose one of the many different finishing materials that will best suit you in all respects. Although the market offers tiles, stone finishes, the latest synthetic materials etc., decorating a house with a block house outside is still in vogue.

Block house photo of houses

Earlier, we have already described how to make repairs to a country house, in the same article we will talk about how to sheathe a house with a block house, as well as how the house is actually finished with a block house.

Preliminary preparation

As in any other form construction works before sheathing, it is required to carry out preparatory work... By the way, it is worth noting that the best period for cladding a house with a block house is at least a year after its construction. So, for a start, it is worth making sure that all the thermal insulation work has been done at home. In the case of cladding a wooden house from the outside with a block house, it is imperative to dig in the joints between the logs. Otherwise, after sheathing, you will not be able to properly insulate the house, and it will remain cold.

The next step will be to select the materials required for cladding the house with a block house. Such cladding consists of many layers, including:

• vapor barrier film
• lathing
• thermal insulation
• counter-lattice
• windproof film

It should be noted here that using a block house for decorating a house outside of wooden and brick houses the vapor barrier film will be superfluous, so you can not use it.

As for the thermal insulation material, then you need to rely on the materials of the house, the thickness and density of the walls. For example, 15 cm walls require 10 cm of insulation. But at the same time, if the house is clad with a block house, then a layer of insulation with a thickness of about 5 centimeters is sufficient.

The timber for the lathing is selected exactly the same thickness as the thermal insulation, since their thickness must exactly match the calculated dimensions in order to achieve the best effect. The lathing with inserted insulation is covered with a wind-proof film and then covered with a counter-lattice.

This design provides high level thermal insulation, as well as impeccable natural ventilation, due to which the house will be dry and warm.

Choosing a block house

The choice of a block house is, in fact, influenced only by the size and material of which the board is made. Generally, a general division of the block house board into two categories is used:

• wide board (over 15 centimeters wide)
• narrow board (less than 15 centimeters wide)

A narrow board is usually used indoors, and a wide board is used outdoors, as wide boards provide better protection from the wind. However, due to this, the price for a wide board is slightly higher.

In terms of material, the best boards for a block house, larch boards are considered, which has remarkable properties:

• high strength
• not affected by moisture
• not subject to decay
• has a long service life

In addition to larch, pine can be used, it has more modest characteristics, however, it will provide excellent opportunities for use as a block house.

As for the length of the board, the same advice can be given as for the width - long boards are better, since the fewer joints, the better protection will be.

From the above tips, we can conclude that it is better to use more expensive and reliable materials that will last much longer.

Facing the house with a block house

Of course, there are many subtleties outlined above, and this is only a small part related to the choice of a block house. Now we will talk about what stages await you when repairing the facade of a private house, as well as about possible difficulties when working with it.

The first trick to avoid dust accumulation at the joints of the block house is to place the boards with the groove down and the spike up. Since dust will not accumulate in the groove, the block house will last longer and will not lose its appearance. In addition, it is necessary to make a small gap between the block house and the ceiling and the block house and the floor. This technique will help create natural ventilation interior cladding, which will also extend its service life.
For fastening the skin, it is worth choosing powerful fasteners that do not corrode. For example, galvanized or anodized self-tapping screws will do. the best way... They will perfectly hold the block house, and will also not spoil the look with rust.

Nuances of block house protection

So, the block house cladding of your house is complete. Now the question arises of processing the boards so that they do not lose their appearance and properties, and can serve you for many years. They are well protected from atmospheric influences varnish coatings, you can also use special types paints. When painting, it is worth considering that no matter how dry the wood is, it still gives off moisture, which is why cracks and white stripes appear at the joints of the boards during shrinkage. To prevent this, simply paint over the tenon and groove of each board before assembling the planking with the same paintwork that you will paint the rest of the blockhouse surfaces with.

In addition, the manufacturer's instructions must be followed carefully. paintwork, properly prime the surface before painting, observe the temperature regime.
As you can see, cladding a house with a block house not only makes your home more beautiful, but also perfectly protects the internal components of the insulation from external influences. Knowing simple rules, You can easily get a good result finishing works and you will enjoy the view of your home for many years.

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High-quality and beautiful facing of the house from foam blocks is necessary. How about sheathing the house with a blockhouse? Today we will find out why decorating a house with a blockhouse is so popular, what this technology is, what are its main advantages, and there are disadvantages. All this and a little more you will learn from our material. Do-it-yourself house cladding with a block house has its advantages.

Before the house is cladded with a block house, you should figure out what it is all about. If we talk essentially about the material, then this is a long lining, which has a groove-row joint. The blockhouse is presented as a part of a cylindrical log or a profiled bar. This material has found wide application in the internal and exterior decoration houses.

Mainly one of three tree species is used as a material for the manufacture of a blockhouse:

• Larch;
• Pine;

There are also other trees, but much less frequently. This is due to the characteristics and properties of these rocks, which are able to withstand climatic loads. Larch is preferred by builders because it contains a lot of resin. This protects the wood from decay processes. Therefore, when choosing a wooden blockhouse, we advise you to stop at larch.

The blockhouse is divided into two classes that determine the quality of the products.

1. Grade A material. One running meter the presence of captive strong knots and defects is allowed, the width of which does not exceed 3 millimeters, and the length is 50 centimeters.
2. Class B material. Captive knots allowed dark shades no more than 45 mm, knots falling out up to 65 mm, cracks up to 1 mm wide.

The walls are sheathed wooden block house, which allows you to create an appropriate facade. The house itself can be built from foam blocks, bricks and any other building materials... It is quite simple to mount a blockhouse on the surface of foam blocks, even with your own hands. But most of the cladding is done by professionals. Having looked at the cladding of the house with a block house photo, you understand why it is better to entrust the work to the masters. No, you can sheathe the house with a blockhouse with your own hands. However, in this case, the cladding of the house is a block house and interior decoration at home may not be what you planned. A relatively complex technology of cladding outside a wooden house or inside a house, if it is aerated concrete, requires appropriate knowledge and skills.

Advantages and disadvantages of a blockhouse

It is not so important whether your house is built of foam blocks, bricks, wood, etc. Anyway, a wooden blockhouse is able to demonstrate its advantages. To the strengths of this facing facade material carry.

1. High performance mechanical strength wooden blockhouse. It is about natural wood, which copes well enough with mechanical stress, damage. Small defects on the material can always be renewed, restored by sanding and varnishing.
2. The attractive structure of the tree makes your home look beautiful and graceful. Such cladding is in great demand also because of its decorative properties.
3. The relative lightness of a wooden blockhouse does not create a large load on the walls made of foam blocks, bricks, wood, does not load the foundation.
4. Cladding is carried out with the help of wooden cladding material very easily, many do the work with their own hands. This applies to walls inside and outside buildings.
5. The facade remains vapor-permeable. Excess moisture will escape through the seams between the blockhouse planks, or through the structure of the tree itself. This will provide a favorable microclimate inside the house from foam blocks and other building materials. But in order for the walls of the blockhouse to retain vapor permeability, they cannot be painted with oil and alkyd paints... Ideally hydrophobic silicone formulations and acrylic water-based paints are suitable.
6. The blockhouse itself is great insulation material... If you consider its insulating characteristics insufficient, the cladding is done by hand on a special crate. The formed space is filled with insulation, and elements of a wooden blockhouse are mounted on top.

Now for the disadvantages of this wood material. There are two of them, but many call similar cons conditional.

• Surface wood material will need periodic care. To do this, the blockhouse is processed with sandpaper or grinders in case of damage, defects, signs of decay. After that, the primer, varnish or paint is reapplied. The procedure will have to be carried out with your own hands inside and outside the house, but not more than a couple of times in 10 years. It is not as difficult or as difficult as some might think.
• Price. The current price of a wooden blockhouse is from 500 rubles per square meter... That is, such a facing is not a cheap pleasure. The highest quality tree species and a class A blockhouse will require you to spend about 1000 rubles per square meter.

Blockhouse installation

How to sheathe a house? Decorating a blockhouse is a complex process. But as we have already noted, the cladding of a house with a blockhouse may well be done by hand. The material is mounted directly on the walls or lathing is used. We will consider the option of creating a windscreen and insulating layer... Such a cladding of a house with a block house is most common today, since it provides comprehensive protection at home.

1. Unpack the previously purchased blockhouse, leave it indoors with good ventilation or outdoors under a canopy. This will allow the material to adapt, not to deform as a result of changes in humidity after facing the house.
2. Install a crate on a wall made of foam blocks or other building materials. It is made of wooden blocks with a step depending on the size of the insulation. Mostly when sheathing a house with a blockhouse, slabs are used. mineral wool.
3. Insert mineral wool slabs into the formed cells of the crate, inner side should fit snugly against the wall surface. Use special glue or fix the cotton wool with umbrella dowels.
4. Armed with furniture stapler, fix the wind barrier on the surface of the insulation. it special films that allow steam to pass through, which will not allow the insulation to collapse or deform under the influence of wind, air flow.
5. A counter-lattice is mounted through the film. It is made of slats no more than 20 millimeters thick. This will create the necessary free space between the windscreen and the blockhouse boards themselves. Consequently, ventilation will work efficiently. Do not forget to provide for air vents on the bottom and top of the facade. Without them, the air will not be able to circulate.
6. Now the cladding with the help of a wooden blockhouse begins with their own hands. The spike on the board is directed upward, which will allow water to slide down to the ground, and not flow into the space between the cladding material.

Performing such work does not require serious skills, vast experience and professionalism. Study several video lessons, read the instructions and the features of the material. We also advise you to see the photo. finished houses to understand where you want to end up. It is possible that the work will have to be entrusted to specialists. Some people do not want to take risks, have problems with time constraints, or simply do not want to take it on their own.

Today, there are a huge number of home decoration options. The main thing here is to understand what exactly you want. Having decided on your desires, as well as financial possibilities, proceed to the choice of finishing material. Natural wood in the form of a blockhouse today they perfectly replace plastic panels that imitate wood as accurately as possible. Although the house decorated with natural BH looks much more interesting.

But nevertheless, plastic remains plastic, and the naturalness and environmental friendliness of the material for many is in the first place. It is not surprising that people are ready to pay 1000 rubles per square meter to cover own house from foam blocks, bricks and even wood blockhouse.