Sheathing of the house with a block house. Wooden block house: do-it-yourself house cladding

For sheathing a house outside, a block house is very often used - a milled material from an edged board, almost completely copying the finish of a rounded log. The main advantages of the material are: excellent appearance, durability, high protective properties and ease of installation.

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The cost of finishing the house with a block house

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Name of works	Unit meas.	price, rub.
Finishing the facade with a turnkey block-house from the outside with painting
Complete window trim with installation of slopes and ebbs
Lathing installation
Antiseptic treatment of wooden elements
Steam and wind protection device
Insulation installation
Installation of block house panels
Installation of the counter-lattice
Installation of internal/external fillets
Processing with decorative impregnation / varnish
Installation of ebbs
Finishing windows and doors

The advantages of facing the house with a block house

The block house is made from natural wood, so you do not have to worry about the release of harmful fumes. The stunningly beautiful facade of a block house is in no way inferior to a traditional log in appearance, but the construction will be many times easier - this not only facilitates the installation process, but also eliminates the high load on the foundation and walls. The main advantages of the material also include:

High degree of hydro and thermal insulation
Great strength
High maintainability
Resistance to mechanical damage and temperature extremes
High vapor permeability due to breathable structure
Low cost (compared to natural logs)

In order for the block house to serve for a long time, it is imperative that it be treated with protective impregnations. It should be understood that poor-quality installation of panels can lead to an increased risk of damage, so it is best to entrust the work of finishing the house with a block house to professional specialists.

Block house cladding technology

The installation process of a block house is divided into several stages:

Treatment of wood for lathing with antiseptics and fire retardants
Vapor barrier device
Installation of the crate with self-tapping screws or frame dowels
Insulation laying
Vertical framing device
Installation of the block house: horizontally, from the bottom corner, with fixation with clamps or self-tapping screws
Decorating holes from fasteners with a special paste or plugs
Corner decoration
Decoration of door and window openings with platbands

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For exterior decoration, you can use different panels, and the sheathing of the house with a block house is considered very popular. This material has many advantages, and also has a great appearance, and you can veneer it with absolutely any house, regardless of the material from which it was built.

This type of cladding is most often chosen in accordance with the preferences of the homeowners. Sheathing a house with them is quite simple, and the resulting cladding has the following positive parameters:

the outer layer is very durable, so various external mechanical influences cannot cause a violation of the integrity of the finish;
even if the cladding of the facades with an imitation of timber is broken as a result of a strong blow, it can be restored, for which it is simply polished, after which it can be easily;
a block house is suitable for timber and other materials from which a house can be built;
its cost is considered acceptable;
block house for outdoor decoration has an attractive appearance, so it provides excellent;
it is lightweight, so it does not create a significant load on the foundation of the building;
imitation trim is simple work, which can be performed even by a non-professional, and at the same time an excellent result of the process is guaranteed;
when a facing layer is created, it is possible to additionally produce high-quality insulation of the building, which ensures high thermal insulation parameters of the house;
facade decoration with a block house is considered the best choice, since.

Its disadvantages include a short service life, and in order to increase the useful life, it is important to regularly paint the resulting coating, as well as coat it with high-quality varnish and create other protective coatings. This leads to a regular waste of money and time.

The choice of material for finishing

An important point is right choice allowing you to get the perfect result of the work performed. Elements may differ from each other in the material from which they are made, as well as in other important parameters.

The right choice is based on the following recommendations of experts:

the most demanded material is considered to be wood, and most often a larch block house is chosen, which has a beautiful view and good parameters;
important to choose quality material, therefore, all boards used in the process of work must be exactly the same;
it is advisable to buy a house block represented by long ones, as this will reduce the number of joints;
it is not advisable to purchase material whose appearance is unattractive, and there are also visible defects, which include various rotten areas, cracks or knots;
it is important to make sure that the moisture content of the boards does not exceed 20%, and this information should be indicated in the accompanying documentation;
metal block houses are considered quite popular, and they also imitate wood;
metal material is easy to lay on the beam, however, it is taken into account that it exerts a significant load on the foundation of the structure, so it is important to make sure in advance that the base can cope with a significant impact;
when buying a material, it is important to make sure that the packaging in which it is sold is intact and reliable.

Thus, choosing a block house or imitation timber is quite simple if you follow certain recommendations and carefully study the appearance.

Cladding rules

Sheathing a house with imitation timber should be carried out only taking into account the basic rules of this work, which include:

the cladding is created exclusively on a pre-created frame, therefore it is not allowed to mount an iron or wooden block house directly to the walls of the building;
fixing is best done using metal clamps or staples, and if boards of considerable thickness are used, then self-tapping screws are suitable for this, on which a special anti-corrosion coating is applied;
before sheathing a house with an imitation of a beam with your own hands, it is recommended to leave all the elements for some time in the conditions in which they will be used for acclimatization;
should be made in such a way that the groove is at the bottom, and the spike is at the top, which will ensure the durability of the skin, and also prevent the accumulation of a large amount of dirt in the joints;
a small gap is left between the individual elements, ensuring that the finishing of the block house will not be damaged as a result of changes in temperature or humidity.

After studying the basic requirements and rules of work, you can proceed to the direct facing.

Finishing technology

Finishing a house is considered an important process. Home decorations are usually carried out by the owners of the structures themselves. This is due to the fact that it is quite simple to sheathe houses from the outside with the chosen material, and this process is divided into the following stages:

if wooden panels are selected, then they are covered with antiseptics and flame retardants;
you need your own house;
a crate is formed, since the material should be fixed only to the frame;
the selected insulation is placed in the cells of the created frame;
attached to the crate of the panel, and this work starts from the bottom corner, and the elements are located in a horizontal position;
clamps are used to fix the panels.

Thus, the design of the walls of the house with the help of this facing material- this is a simple and understandable work that can be performed even by the owners of buildings. The coating will imitate natural wood, therefore, an unsurpassed view of any structure is provided. Houses sheathed with block houses are attractive, durable and resistant to various influences.

Coating Care

A house finished with a block house needs specific care, because without proper maintenance, the finish will not last too long. For this, special processing is used, which consists in performing the following simple and understandable actions:

the cladding is covered with a high-quality primer;
painted with colorless paint or varnish.

How to paint the cover? For this, only a high-quality coloring composition should be selected, and it is desirable that it be colorless so as not to be disturbed. A painted house will serve for a long time, and also various influences of the atmosphere will not negatively affect the cladding.

Thus, a house lined with a block house is considered very beautiful, bright and unusual. It is protected from various negative influences, and a long service life is also guaranteed. At the same time, its thermal insulation parameters are improved, which leads to a reduction in the cost of heating a house.

Sheathing with a block house is a great opportunity to update the facade of the house, give it a unique flavor and provide additional wall insulation. Our article will help you understand the varieties and sizes of the block house, choose high-quality material and sheathe the house with your own hands.

Choosing a block house

Block house is a special type of dry molded product that imitates the surface of a rounded log. On an industrial scale, it is made in parallel with a floor board or an imitation of timber using a special "square in a circle" technology. At the same time, from the core of the log, products of a rectangular or square section are obtained, and from the edges - a rounded look. The sawn billet of the block house undergoes thermal and sanitation treatment in drying plants, after which it is milling machines fastening spikes and grooves are cut out.

The original appearance and the possibility of using both for internal and external works, led to the well-deserved popularity of the block house. Using wooden paneling, in a short time it is possible to give even the most unsightly facade the look of a freshly built house made of logs or add a unique color to gazebos and bathhouses made of any materials.

Wooden block house: sorting out the varieties

When choosing a block house, first of all, it is worth remembering that wood is a living, breathing and rather capricious material. You should not expect a perfectly smooth surface without a single flaw - this is possible only in artificial materials. The tree is characterized by a unique texture and an original pattern on each plank. However, depending on the grade, the appearance of a block house can vary greatly.

According to the pan-European quality standard (DIN 68/126/86), molded products are divided into three grades:

Grade A (first grade).
Grade B (second grade).
Grade C (third grade).

Most manufacturers operate on their own specifications(TU), which in any case should not differ greatly from generally accepted quality standards.

Defects allowed in the products of each grade, we will consider in detail in the summary table:

Possible wood defects	Grade A (first grade)	Grade B (second grade)	Grade C (third grade)
Live (light) knots, fully or partially fused	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed
Knots light falling out	Allowed with a diameter of up to 5 mm, no more than 1 piece per linear meter	Allowed with a diameter of up to 20 mm on a block house plate with access to the edge, no more than 1 piece per linear meter	Allowed without restrictions
Light knots not fused	Allowed up to 15 mm in diameter	Allowed with a diameter up to 50 mm	Allowed without restrictions
Dead (dark) knots	Only captive ones with a diameter of up to 7 mm are allowed, no more than 1 piece per linear meter	Only captive ones with a diameter of up to 15 mm are allowed, no more than 1 piece per linear meter	Both non-drop-down and drop-down are allowed.
Chips in the knot area, torn and fallen knots, rotten and rotten knots	Only: on the lower edge of the grooves - without restrictions; on the upper edge of the grooves - with a diameter of not more than 5 mm, not more than 1 piece per linear meter; on the ridge - invisible after assembly	allowed up to 20 mm in size, no more than 1 piece per linear meter	Allowed
Longitudinal cracks on the front plate	Through cracks up to 95 mm long are allowed at the ends	Through - up to 300 mm long on the front	Allowed
Core	Allowed up to half the length of the board	Allowed	Allowed
Roll (nodular thickening of annual rings)		Allowed if it doesn't affect assembly	Allowed if it doesn't affect assembly
Worm-hole	Not allowed	No more than three pieces per board length	Allowed
Rot	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed
Color change	Not more than 10% of the total surface	Allowed	Allowed
blue	Not allowed	Pink and light blue stripes are allowed on no more than 10% of the surface	Allowed
Wane (bark remnants)	Not allowed	Allowed on the bottom edge of the groove and tongue, invisible after assembly	Allowed
Processing defects	Minor gouging defects are allowed (roughness and small tear at the edge and in the knot area)	Tolerance of comb gaps and other defects that do not affect assembly	Gouging defects are allowed no more than 50% of the total area

Some manufacturers provide an additional variety "Extra", but it is unlikely that you will find it in free sale. Still, this pleasure is not cheap.

When choosing a block house, you need to take into account that the requirements for grade may vary. Some manufacturers use the marking - grade AB. Products of this grade may have defects acceptable for grade B, but not more than 50% of the selected boards.

The block house of the third grade is mistakenly considered rejection by some buyers. However, it should be noted that most defects of grade C are purely external. The quality of wood suffers slightly, which is used by craftsmen. When buying a block house of grade C, they eliminate visible flaws with putties and sealants on wood, sand the surface and treat it with impregnations of saturated colors.

Changes in color - blue and pink stripes - in most cases can be removed with a special wood bleach (for example, Neomid 500 or Procept Eco 50).

Even the appearance of green mold on the boards of a block house is not a sentence. You can get rid of it by drying the boards in a sunny open place - after drying, the mold is easily swept away with a brush or brush, leaving virtually no traces. True, the affected material will need to be additionally treated with a strong antiseptic (preferably in two steps) and sanded.

What is a block house made of or how to distinguish pine from spruce

The main share of all industrial timber harvesting in Russia falls on conifers, namely pine and spruce. Accordingly, most of the dry molded products are made from such wood. At the same time, production workers often do not bother with sorting, marking the material that came out of the machines as “coniferous”.

At the same time between pine wood and if there are certain differences:

Basic properties of wood	Pine	Spruce
Color	Reddish or yellowish	White, milky
Color stability	Over time, it becomes more intense, nobler	Retains original color for a long time
Texture	Pronounced fibers	The fibers are thin, evenly distributed
Density at 12% humidity (permissible moisture content of dry molded products)	480 kg per cubic meter	430 kg per cubic meter
Resinousness	High content	Reduced content
Knots and their location	A small number of large oval-shaped knots arranged in groups	Lots of small round knots
Rot resistance	high	Medium
Blue resistance (fresh wood)	Low	high
Strength	high	Slightly lower than pine
Reaction to machining	The wood is soft, does not crack, and can be processed well.	The wood is harder, the presence of knots can interfere with processing

The table shows that a pine block house has a number of advantages compared to spruce. Therefore, if you have a choice, you should give preference to pine products.

In addition to the classic coniferous block house, you can also find more expensive options from larch, oak, birch, alder and other valuable wood species on the market. Their cost can exceed the price of coniferous products several times, so such a block house is made mainly in small batches and on order, and is used as additional element decor.

For the inner and outer cladding of large areas, coniferous block house of grade AB is most often used, which is optimal in terms of price-quality ratio.

Work and general surfaces - what are the differences

A wooden block house, like any other profiled product, differs in geometric parameters.

Length

The most common sizes are 3 and 6 m, and six-meter products are less common due to production features and usually cost a little more than a three-meter one. It is much more difficult to find a block house shorter or longer than the standard three and six meters.

Width

Here they distinguish between a common (with a tongue) and a working (without a tongue) surface. At the same time, narrow types of block house are most often used for interior decoration rooms and sheathing of terraces, verandas and arbors. A wide block house is used for exterior decoration of facades of buildings of large areas.

Thickness

Measured at the highest part of the rounded part. The thickness directly depends on the width of the block house board.

At different outlets, a block house can be measured in cubic, square, or running meters. When buying, you should definitely pay attention to whether the working or general surface is indicated on the price tag. The difference between them is on average 6-7 mm.

Some sellers and manufacturers are tricky, indicating the price in terms of the total surface of the block house, which can become unpleasant surprise during installation. It seems that 6 mm is a slight tolerance, however, when sheathing big building due to such a defect, several boards may not be enough.

What else you should pay attention to when buying a block house

Having chosen a block house and calculated the required quantity, it would be useful to pay attention to the conditions under which the molded products are stored in a warehouse or store. Proper storage guarantees the safety of the presentation and performance characteristics of the block house.

Dry molded products require protection from atmospheric precipitation and dampness, but are insensitive to temperature fluctuations, so ideally they should be stored in closed, unheated rooms.

In extreme cases, it is allowed to store the block house under closed sheds, but subject to certain conditions:

Store in original packaging to protect against dirt, dust and moisture
Use of pallets and pallets
Natural ventilation - between the floor of the warehouse or shed and the bottom pack there should be a distance of at least 15-20 cm.

Of course, in no case should you buy goods in dirty packaging or stored in bulk - such storage often leads to a violation of the geometry of the block house board.

In the next article, we will talk in detail about the installation of a block house: how and from what materials to make a crate, what insulation to choose, how to make high-quality sheathing. In addition, you will learn which antiseptics are best for treating the facade from the block house.

Eco-friendly houses natural materials have become very popular in recent decades. One of the most common are traditional wooden buildings. Such structures are suitable both as a summer country house or capital cottage for year-round use, and for small office buildings.

And enthusiasts say that it is worth using a practical block house.

Why wooden houses often need cladding

Houses made of any wooden building material have long been a priority among citizens. The leaders of sales in this segment are profiled or glued beams, logs. Such materials are already dried, equipped with saw cuts, connecting elements, and prepared to the maximum for the construction of reliable walls.

Proponents of naturalism prefer to use a traditional log, which involves a long period of shrinkage of the structure - with this method flaws in the blanks will always be in sight. In this case, sheathing the house with a block house is recommended no earlier than a year or two after the completion of construction.

The walls of self-built houses often have visible defects or need additional insulation, since the climate in most regions of the country is very unstable. It would be quite a reasonable step to clad a wooden structure on the outside, which does not reduce the usable space of the premises and gives the building a special charm. Exterior wall cladding required frame houses- this method will create a cozy atmosphere inside the building and ennoble its appearance from the outside.

A separate category is capital old buildings, which lose their external attractiveness and become less comfortable. Additional presentable wall protection will extend the life of the house: it will protect against precipitation, mechanical damage. The insulation is laid outside and combined with a hydro-barrier, and the surface of the old tree is cleaned of paint, varnishes, covered with antiseptic compounds. Diligent owners can do all the work with their own hands.

Block house: advantages, species diversity and selection rules

Block house is considered the most successful and presentable type of wall paneling. Its environmental friendliness is undeniable. Most often, softwood is used as the starting material for panels. Many consumers are attracted by the ability of lamellas for many years to release phytoncides that inhibit the development of bacteria.

Strength, excellent insulating properties in combination with maintaining natural air exchange are arguments that can be decisive when choosing a facing material. Also important is the ease of installation of the structure - any craftsman can do it with his own hands - and the absence of "wet" work.

Professionals note that the pine block house is indispensable for the external cladding of the walls of a residential building, but for saunas and baths, dense hardwood panels will be a rational choice. In order to choose the best variety and not be disappointed in the material, you need to decide on the price category before the start of purchases:

Class A - an elite block house of excellent quality without the slightest error. It remains the most expensive and very presentable.
Class B - implies the presence of minor knots - up to 3 cm - on the front side, which, with a skillful arrangement, can even decorate the facade. And on the back side, small chips are acceptable.
Class B - the number of knots and their configuration is not regulated.

The grade of material for the walls is selected depending on the purpose of the building and the aesthetic preferences of each. If you plan to build a house with your own hands, then with self-selection lamellas should carefully examine each segment and put aside specimens with cracks, moldy deposits.

Masters draw the attention of beginners to special nuances: the closer the lines of annual rings are to each other, the stronger and denser the wood. The implementation of sheathing with a blockhouse of the building from the outside involves a wider modification of the board - about 150 mm.

Sheathing the house with a block house is made on a prepared frame, which is easy to build with your own hands from slats or ordinary boards. A similar crate is located along the walls in increments of 500-700 mm. And the resulting gap is great for laying insulating materials. The layer thickness is calculated depending on the region. For example: in winter, the thermometer shows from -8 to -12 o, which means that a five-centimeter thickness of the material is enough.

If you plan to use mineral wool, then the step is selected in proportion to the available plates. And in front of the block house panels there is a layer of wind protection. Any type of waterproofing will extend the life of the base material.

To do the work with your own hands, you will need a screwdriver, which can be replaced with a conventional drill. A square, saw or grinder with a set of disks will also come in handy.

When constructing the frame, plumb lines and levels are used - the rails must be installed strictly vertically. Only in this case, the lining will have the correct geometric shapes. If samples of class B or C are available, then before work, you need to scrupulously inspect them and plan the location of the panels. Defects should be masked with a special putty. Any block house is treated with impregnations.

It is important to correctly cut the material, carefully measuring all the parameters of the walls with your own hands, taking into account the presence of door and window openings.

For sheathing the outer walls of a wooden structure, the block house is laid horizontally. The spikes should be located on top: in this way they will protect the grooves from rainwater. Sealed connection - "thorn-groove" ensures the tightness of the structure.

Experienced craftsmen prefer to build corners by perfectly washing down the lamellas at an angle of 45 degrees. And for those who do such work for the first time with their own hands, it is worth using a decorative outer corner. To ennoble the joints near the window or door, you need to purchase cashiers.

For fastening to the frame of a wide block, clamps and self-tapping screws are used: holes are carefully drilled in the panels, which are then masked with the help of selected putty or closed with special plugs.

The finishing stage is the application of varnish or paint to the block house. Renewal of the coating must be done every 5-7 years.

Wood is a valuable and most attractive building material. External finishing with such raw materials has always been popular, and today it does not lose its relevance, but along with the advantages, it differs high cost. Therefore, on the modern construction market, products are presented that imitate the lining of a wooden frame, but have more affordable price, it includes a block house.

Features and Benefits

A similar material for exterior and interior decoration first became widespread in Europe, but gradually gained popularity in Russia, primarily due to its high specifications and attractiveness. As a raw material for the manufacture of a block house, various varieties wood, as well as materials imitating timber trim.

In addition to the aesthetic component, the products are notable for their practicality in comparison with most products of a similar purpose. And the buildings after finishing with a block house are transformed beyond recognition. In addition, naturalness in design has not lost its relevance for many decades.

Wood panels have a pleasant aroma that has a beneficial effect on humans. When heated, the raw material can long time keep warm, so the products are in demand for finishing residential buildings, outbuildings, baths and saunas. For work outside, wide panels are used, which are very similar to logs.

The fixation of structural elements occurs according to the “thorn-groove” method, due to which the buildings sheathed with such material acquire a reliable and beautiful exterior finish.

Among the large number of positive features of the material, it is worth highlighting the fact that the use of a block house makes it possible to perform a durable cladding of a building at minimal cost.

In addition, the material provides the building with additional thermal insulation, as well as protection from negative environmental factors. A imitation of a house from wooden frame speaks of respectability and good taste of homeowners.

Kinds

The main criterion on the basis of which the classification of the block house is carried out is the raw material used for the production of such panels. Products are made of wood, metal or vinyl.

For release wooden products prefer coniferous and deciduous types of wood, among which pine, spruce, cedar and so on can be distinguished.

The production of such panels is carried out according to the following technology:

a log is cut according to a special method, during which four elements are formed;
the resulting products undergo a drying process, which can last about 14 days;
after which the appropriate configuration is given to the material that meets the required properties, allowing them to finish the buildings.

Taking into account the quality of wooden lamellas, there are several categories of wooden block house:

category "A" - products of this group may contain defects in the form of 1 knot, 2 cracks and resin pockets per 1.5 m of material;
products with up to 4 knots, as well as 2 pockets, belong to category "B";
category "C" includes products on the surface of which there may be defects that make up no more than 5% of the length of the panel.

On sale you can find products whose quality makes it possible to include them in several categories at once. In such a situation, products are marked with two letters at once.

TO positive qualities wooden products include the following material properties:

high level strength to mechanical stress;
maintainability of individual components of the structure;
ease of installation and low weight of products;
environmental friendliness of products;
panels allow the bases to "breathe" and provide thermal insulation;
aesthetic appeal.

However, a wooden block house, like a lining, needs regular processing of paintwork materials, which at times extend the operational life of the material.

The metal block house is notable for several positive qualities.

The raw material for production is zinc coated steel sheet.
The inside of the panel is primed and painted. A certain pattern is applied to the outer side, which imitates wood.
The material stands out for its durability and resistance to temperature extremes. In addition, unlike wooden counterparts, the products are not subject to deformation from contact with moisture.

Metal gives the panels high strength, and the cost of metal products is always an order of magnitude lower than a block house made of wood. In addition, steel panels do not need to be processed and are not classified as fire hazardous construction products.

The disadvantages of facades finished with a metal block house include their appearance, which is largely inferior to other types of products. In summer, metal products can get very hot.

Vinyl products contain special additives that provide it high quality and strength. Products on the market today are characterized by a wide range of colors and low cost.

Vinyl panels perfectly imitate wood trim, among the advantages of products it is worth noting the following characteristics:

the material does not require specific care - there is no need to process or paint them over time;
according to consumer reviews, the vinyl block house has a long service life, which exceeds that of wooden products;
products have a minimum weight, which eliminates the presence of an additional load on the foundation of the building after the cladding of the facade;
panels have a high level of UV resistance.

The disadvantages of vinyl products include the heterogeneity of the structure, as well as sensitivity to temperature fluctuations, due to which, according to experts, they should not be used for all types of buildings, including houses frame type or buildings made of aerated concrete.

Dimensions

Based on the type of raw materials used to manufacture the block house, and also taking into account possible fluctuations in the size of the panels, which depend on the manufacturer of the product, the following dimensions of the panels can be noted:

wooden products - the length of the panels is from 2 to 6 m, the width is from 9 to 24 cm, the thickness is 20-45 mm;
vinyl block house - length from 3.66 to 3.81 m, width - 24 cm, thickness - 1.1-1.3 mm;
metal panels - length from 0.5 to 6 m, width of products is 18-22 cm, thickness - 0.5 mm.

Colors

In addition to the standard shades that are inherent in wood finishes, such as pine, oak, cedar or spruce, vinyl and metal panels can have quite unusual color schemes. Among them, light shades can be distinguished, such as beige, light yellow, ivory, banana or caramel and olive, or dark colors such as dark walnut or coffee.

The product range makes it possible to choose the color of the panels in accordance with the individual preferences of the customer and the features of the structure.

How to work with a block house?

Installation of a block house involves the preliminary arrangement of a ventilated structure and frame, which consists of the following components: vapor barrier, crate, heat-insulating layer, wind barrier, counter-lattice.

Self-assembly

When planning to carry out the sheathing of the house on your own, it is worth considering a number of requirements for work:

the panels are fastened along the guides;
for high-quality installation of products, it is worth using clamps or metal brackets;
it is better to hold wooden panels inside the house for several days before installation in order to reduce the moisture content of the raw materials.

Installation is carried out from the bottom corner, placing the panels in a horizontal position.

The fastening process is carried out according to the following technology:

clamps are fixed to the crate;
the first lamella is inserted into the paws with the groove down;
the second product is put on the spike of the previous panel;
according to the described scheme, fastening is carried out to the end of the wall.

Door and window blocks are decorated with platbands, on sale you can find decorative elements for decorating outside corners.

For the installation of metal or vinyl elements, it should be noted that during the installation of the panels it is necessary to leave gaps between the lamellas for climatic changes in the shape of the structure. In addition, fasteners should be performed using self-tapping screws or clamps with an anti-corrosion coating. Otherwise, the mounting technology does not differ from the standard scheme described above.

What to paint?

To extend the life of wooden products, the panels should be treated with a stain or antiseptic. A block house made of wood lends itself perfectly to coloring with varnish, paint or mastic.

Before painting, the surface of the base must be primed without fail. Experts recommend updating the coloring composition every 5 years, but use the same composition. Otherwise, the old coating will have to be removed with a grinder.

Today, on the shelves of building supermarkets there is a large selection of wood stains, thanks to which you can give the material the necessary shade and emphasize the texture of the raw material.

Can it be covered in winter?

According to the recommendations of experts, installation wooden panels must be performed only in the warm season. Since the high humidity that occurs in autumn and winter period, will affect changes in the properties of the raw material, which will complicate the installation work, in addition, cracks may occur on the panels.

There are no such seasonal restrictions for installing a metal and vinyl block house, however, during the installation of the structure in winter, it is recommended to double the size of the climatic gaps between the panels.