The socle is the lower belt of the building, which is most prone to climatic and mechanical influences, which is why this issue should be given special attention. Natural stone is an expensive kind of decoration. The plinth occupies only 1/5 part of the entire facade, therefore the plinth of the socle with a natural stone can be considered affordable.
Natural stone on the base: species
The stone can be untreated, it is extracted in the form of cobblestones, layers, pebbles, the size and the form the diversified. The use of this type of decoration allows you to create truly original surfaces.
The processed stone is represented by tiles, "humpback" (cutting on the outside, one side is sawed, the rest are natural), with tinted finish sharp corners are smoothed, strips are cut by flat types of stones (length 35-50 cm).
The most popular materials for the socle part are shale, dolomite, limestone, marble, sandstone, schungite, granite, and gold. The scope of use is not limited only to the lower part of the facade: these materials are relevant for the device of retaining walls, facing a full-fledged facade, fence, blind area, terrace , stairs. Excellent fit in the landscape and aquadizin, the creation of small forms (benches, arches ).
Advantages of finishing the socle with natural stone
The operating life of the stone is tens of years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. Such building material practically does not pass moisture, frost resistance is maximum, heat conductivity is minimal, ecology - 100%.
When adapting the stone for construction works, it undergoes certain processing, including thermal treatment - all this increases the strength of the material. After fixing the panels on the plinth, the surface must be treated with a special solution. This approach excludes the occurrence of moss, fungi.
To make the socle perform its functions, its height should be at least 20 cm. Works begin with cleaning the surface and its priming. A natural stone for the lining of the base of the house is attached with a glue mixture. Seams can be very different - from 2-20 mm. They are filled with special frost-resistant compounds. Sandstone and limestone must be treated with a hydrophobizing compound. If the base part protrudes, do not forget about the basement cornice.
When buying materials, remember that cutting the stone is inevitable, so the stock should be 5-10%. Presentation of the house will add the right selection of color solutions. The cost of a stone often depends on its color. Green, red, blue - the most expensive, the gray coloring usually has the lowest cost.
If we talk about the very masonry of the stone, the process is not complicated enough, it reminds the assembly of a mosaic. If the height of the plinth is up to 1.5 m, it is possible not to use additional fasteners to the base. Otherwise, hooks, self-tapping screws or dowels in the seam are mounted to the supporting structure. If the thickness of the material exceeds 3 cm, it has a large weight, for example, dolomite or limestone. The hooks are hooked to L-shaped hooks. The end part of the stone must be drilled and then "planted" on this hook and glue. To the base of the house could withstand the weight of the finish, a masonry or welded mesh (5x5cm) is used.
Continuation of the socle is a blind area. Its arrangement is also very important. A narrow platform is prepared along the perimeter of the building. It is covered with gravel or rubble, set the net and concrete. The minimum width is 0.6 m, the site runs under a slope from the house (so that the precipitation does not focus at the base of the house). The composition and width of this construct depends largely on the characteristics of the soil and the cornice dimensions.
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