The base of the house is the lower part of the outer walls, its facing serves as the protection of the whole facade from mechanical damage, pollution, exposure to atmospheric humidity and other unfavorable factors.
Options than to sew the base of the house, just mass - from plastic panels to natural stone. All of them have their own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. We offer to consider several options, which are the most common and popular in our time.
Facing with natural materials
For the lining of the base of the house with natural stone, one of the options is used: granite, marble, sandstone, lemezite, dolomite, shungite, quartzite, slate or shell rock.
For facing the base of the house with wild stones (cobbles) choose stones with a flat surface, 2-3 cm thick. If their size is too large, you can work with a sledgehammer. Obtained flat stones just laid, they are strong and reliable, and the appearance of the house is simply stunning. Especially rich with such a lining of the socle look wooden houses.
The indisputable advantages of such finishing are durability, durability, attractive appearance. However, there are also disadvantages: high cost, hygroscopicity and the need for additional coatings with moisture-proof solutions.
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Facing with artificial stone and brick
In response to the high cost of natural stone manufacturers of modern finishing materials offered a more budgetary alternative - artificial stone . It consists of a solution of cement and sand with the possible addition of crumbs or gypsum. For exterior decoration, stones based on cement are preferred.
The lining of the base of the house with an artificial stone is in demand due to the significant positive characteristics of the material, such as strength, frost and moisture resistance, thermal conductivity, ecological compatibility.
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Also, the popular methods include the lining of the base of the house with a brick. A high-quality finish with this material will give the house a complete look and protect it from moisture and mechanical influences. In addition, the brick serves as an additional thermal insulation layer.
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Tile for facing the base of the house
Often, clinker tiles are used for cladding the house's basement, as well as resin-based tiles or polymer-sand tiles. All of them imitate a brick and have an attractive appearance. You can also use a special porcelain tiles.
The tile for the socle is much lighter than the brick, it is easy to put, while it does an excellent job of its basic tasks: protecting the socle of the house from moisture and mechanical damage.
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PVC paneling
The lining of the base of the house with plastic panels is suitable for those who aspire to save money and time for construction as much as possible. PVC panels are light and convenient for self-assembly. They are resistant to weather conditions: changes in temperature, moisture and frost.
The variety of their textures and a wide range of colors allows them to create various surfaces: mosaic plaster, brick wall, stone and much more.
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Facing the base of the house with siding
Incredibly popular modern finishing material. Vinyl and metal siding is durable, weatherproof, has an attractive appearance, can simulate many surfaces - stone, tile, brick, wooden block house. Installation of the siding is simple, and under it you can make the insulation of the socle with various insulating materials.
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Facing the base of the house with a flat slate
The choice of this material is determined by the desire to find a durable, accurate-looking, weatherproof and inexpensive finish. In addition, flat slate is very easy to mount. Despite its visual simplicity, this material allows you to choose your own design by painting it in any color.
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