Finishing the facade - transforming the appearance of buildings

An attractive view of any building - residential orpublic - depends on how correctly the façade is finished. In addition to the decorative function, it contributes to the achievement of reliable protection of walls from external factors. To ensure the durability of operation, it is important to choose the facing materials competently and competently.

Today there is a huge amountmaterials, thanks to which the decorative finishing of the facades can be performed in any stylistic solution. And every home owner chooses such material that will meet the requirements of aesthetics of the surface appearance, reliability, resistance to various influences, as well as durability.

So, one of the most popular finishingmaterials is considered vinyl siding. Appeared in Russia not so long ago, this material has already managed to gain popularity among buyers. The essence of this cladding is the use of panels, which are walled. The panels are easy to use and easy to install, with a wide range of colors, an excellent appearance, but there is not much strength to expect from them. The same not very strong, but apparently attractive material is the lining.

Finishing of the facade can be carried out with the help ofstone - artificial or natural. Such surfaces are durable, durable, which is the main requirement of most buyers. Modern technologies have contributed to the fact that even the simplest stone has an incomparable texture, and from the point of view of color execution, a wide choice of facing materials is offered.

Using stone materials for finishing facades,It is worth to start from what size and style the building will be. For example, a house in the style of a castle or mansion should be faced with materials of a darker shade: diorite, granite, gabbro. If you want to create a light, airy facade, it is better to use limestone or marble. In any case, you should choose a stone that will differ in durability and frost resistance, because these are the most important properties for operation in Russian climatic conditions.

Effectively looks and finishing the facade with the help ofplasters. Today, you can choose it of different types: cement-sand, facade or decorative, so that the wall surfaces can be given a variety of shapes. In this case, the feature of the material is its fire resistance and high heat and sound insulation. The most natural type of raw material is cement-sand, in which, in addition to sand and cement, there are no chemical additives.

Finishing the facade with decorative plasterIs the opportunity to create an expressive and individual exterior. The cheapest type of this decorative material is acrylic, but it is not resistant to the effects of temperature changes. If you add to the plaster quartz sand, seeding rocks or rock crumbs, you can achieve the effect of simulating expensive finishing materials.