If you want to make your country house more attractive in appearance, add severity to its design, then for this there are stone facade panels. Natural stone has long been used as a decorative element. And now materials are often used that are able to repeat the texture of natural stone. What type of panels is better to use for cladding, and how to attach them to the facade?

Unnatural stone

The stone surface has a rather unusual texture, which is often used to decorate various buildings. Various types of stones are practically not used in private construction, since it is expensive and impractical. As a replacement, panels with a stone texture are used, which can quite accurately be repeated under wild stone, brickwork, marble and granite.

The imitation is so accurate that it is almost impossible to visually distinguish the copy from the breed.

A similar effect was achieved thanks to special machines that can make rather beautiful embossed tiles from polymers. Facade panels have a number of undeniable advantages:

1. They are affordable, especially in comparison with natural stone, which is much more expensive.
2. Outwardly, they cannot be distinguished from a real rock.
3. You can cover the panels on the facade of the building yourself.
4. The products themselves are quite durable and practical in everyday use. They can be easily washed from dirt, and damaged parts can be replaced with new ones.
5. In addition, a layer of insulation can be placed under the panels. And there are also panels in which a heat insulator is already installed.
6. By the way, all slabs are divided into single-layer decorative and multi-layer. The former are lightweight stone panels for cladding, but a thin layer of waterproofing film or insulation can be placed under them. Multi-layer panels are slightly heavier, but have an additional layer of polyurethane insulation, so you don't need to think about thermal insulation.

But the variety of plates can amaze any user.

Varieties of products for facades

Now guess what materials can be used to make facade panels for exterior decoration of the house? At the moment, the market can offer as many as 5 different options:

1. PVC boards. Yes, ordinary plastic, decorated with a stone. Lightweight plastic products are an excellent choice for all weather conditions. PVC panels repeat any texture of stone; there are many different colors to choose from.
2. Combined multilayer PVC panels differ in that they have an additional layer of insulation. If your home is located in a cold area, then this is the option that suits you best. Ideally repeats brick and decorative stone, tiles.
3. Fiber cement panels are already losing ground. Usually this is the closest analogue of stone panels, but in terms of their price and mechanical properties they are inferior to plastic products, therefore they are not very popular.
4. Decorative clinker and ceramic tiles, stylized as a stone. These are heavy products that are best suited for decorating the facade of the basement part. Due to their severity, they have certain installation problems.
5. Last on the list, but no less interesting are metalwork and siding, which echoes rough masonry and regular brickwork. Looks very solid from a distance.

Why is it advisable to use facade slabs to decorate your home?

The facade panel is ideal for exterior decoration of houses. And that's why:

1. All types of decorative cladding are incredibly durable and can withstand severe mechanical stress. True, some will still be damaged, for example, the metal will bend, and chips will form on fiber cement products. In addition, each type of cladding should be used in special conditions, and the only universal type of panels is PVC products.
2. Huge selection of panels. If you want to decorate the facade of your house under a stone, then you will not find a better option than panels. For facade cladding, PVC, siding and decorative ceramics are perfect, and for a plinth, fiber cement and metal panels will be the best choice.
3. The panels are reusable, that is, if necessary, they can be dismantled and then hung up again, but on a different facade.
4. Most of the products are not subject to negative effects from moisture, ultraviolet radiation, cold, heat.
5. There is no debris from the material.
6. There are many modifications for the decoration of the facade of houses, for example, ventilated or insulated structures.
7. Preparation of walls for installation is practically not required.

Lightweight panels are quite cheap. For example, the dimensions of a standard product are 1x0.5 m; if it is PVC material, then the cost of 1 element will be about 100 rubles. 1 sq.m. decor imitating a stone, Russian-made will cost 350 rubles. German options are more expensive: from 700 to 1500 rubles per 1 sq. m. The same prices for Japanese panels. So when choosing a finishing material, everything will come down to considering PVC under a stone.

How to install?

Wall panels are firmly connected to each other thanks to locks. Joining, 2 elements are firmly connected into a single structure. An instruction is always included with the panels, in which it is written in detail how to connect them correctly, as well as where it is better to start the installation. In any case, you will need the following tools:

• building level and tape measure;
• in the case of PVC, a hacksaw is useful;
• you will also need a drill;
• it is advisable to take a screwdriver so as not to tighten the fasteners manually.

The sequence of work is as follows (consider a ventilated design option):

1. Before installing decorative elements, prime the walls to prevent the spread of fungus. If there are irregularities, then it is better to eliminate them, otherwise the panels will deform over time, which will ruin the appearance of the building.
2. We mount the crate from metal profiles. For this, clamps are attached to the edges of the wall, which are screwed with self-tapping screws. All profiles must be mounted strictly vertically, without distortions. The step between the retainer is 1 m, and the profiles are mounted every 50 cm.
3. After the lathing is installed, you can begin to decorate the facade with panels.
4. The installation of elements begins from any corner. 2 are attached to 1 panel; you can immediately make a corner and install decorative corners and planks, then finish 1 row. If the distance between the corners is more than 3.5 m, then a special H-shaped metal profile is mounted, with which the panels are connected. This will make the installation much easier.
5. When the siding is facing you, you will not see any fasteners as they are on the side. Side panel products are fastened with self-tapping screws into the wall. Siding with a ventilation system is attached in a slightly different way, therefore, in this case, a different installation technology is required.
6. Stone cladding panels from different manufacturers may have different locks and connection types, so read the instructions before installing them.
7. The decoration of the facade of the house with stone panels is carried out sequentially, row by row, until the entire wall is closed.

Installation nuances

Pay attention to the following nuances:

1. When working with siding, you can encounter a number of unpleasant phenomena. If a ventilated system is installed, then a very unpleasant sound, reminiscent of a whistle, will occur with gusts of wind. Wind currents will pass through the slits in the panels. It is impossible to get rid of this, so it is better not to install such systems in windy areas.
2. If the cladding is not multi-layer, then it is recommended to lay a layer of any roll heat insulator under it.
3. With scissors, you can trim products, give them the desired geometry. In the corners and in the upper part of the wall, you will have to use trimmed panels, so it is worth purchasing a few more squares than is required, according to the calculations.

Conclusion on the topic

With the help of decorative panels, you can transform both wooden and brick buildings. If you are tired of the nondescript dull look of your house, then purchase a siding kit and install it on the facade of the building. The rocky relief and texture of the rock will change the visual perception of even a small house beyond recognition.

You just need to carefully approach the choice of color.

For example, if you choose too dark siding and mount it on a small building, then it will visually become even smaller and darker.

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In the systems of ventilation facades, facade panels are used for the exterior decoration of the house from different materials with an unequal format and methods of fastening individual elements to each other. They are hung on frames from a bar or galvanized profile, imitate natural wood, natural stone or facing brick.

Exterior facade panels

Overview of species, characteristics, brands

Facade panels for exterior decoration of the house are classified according to several criteria:

If it is necessary to simultaneously insulate + decorate the facade, the subsystem (profile or bar) is attached to the wall with brackets after insulating its outer surface. This is necessary to eliminate cold bridges.

Helpful information! Laying basalt wool or extruded polystyrene foam inside the crate cells is a violation of technology. If only the improvement of the exterior of the building is required, the battens can be fixed directly to the building envelope without brackets.

Metallic

There are facade panels made of aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel. Unlike budget linear panels used for finishing industrial buildings, sports complexes, siding, cassettes have a more noble look, lamination, 3D texture.

Even with double-sided coating with polymeric materials, steel panels are subject to deformation, accumulate static electricity, and require thermal insulation. Aluminum is devoid of the last two drawbacks, but it costs much more.

Polymer

Of all the existing polymers, PVC (vinyl) is commonly used for exterior cladding. There are two types of vinyl facade panels for exterior home decoration:

• basement siding - rectangular modules measuring about 120 x 50 cm, imitating stone / brick;

Manufacturers provide a wide range of additional elements that allow you to qualitatively decorate abutment nodes, cornices, ebbs, slopes of openings of cottages.

Composite

The range of composite panels used for facade decoration is much wider:

• fiber cement - the filler is cellulose (up to 90%), which allows decorative embossing on the front surface;

• porcelain stoneware - the dimensions of the slabs are 1 x 1 m - 1.2 x 3.6 m, the material can be cut with a glass cutter, it is environmentally friendly, inert to solar ultraviolet light, household chemicals;

• aluminum composite - the price per square meter is from 1000 rubles, it is fastened with rivets, it can have a wave or a flat surface of the front side;

• clinker - has a layer of insulation, has a maximum operational resource, but unnecessarily loads the supporting structures.

Composite material is always more expensive, however, it has a high resource, original design.

Glass Panels

The original translucent panels are laminated, reinforced or hardened, obtaining high vandal resistance or diaper penetration. This material has light / visual effects (opacity, dullness), usually used for finishing the lower floor of half-timbered houses.

Helpful information! Glass panels should not be confused with facade glazing systems. Finished enclosing structures are sheathed with these materials. They are not independent walls.

Sandwich

In private construction, prefabricated and monolithic sandwiches are rarely used. This material is structural, since when the polyurethane / expanded polystyrene foam is pressed between two profiled sheets of the board, sufficient rigidity is obtained.

Sports complexes, hangars, warehouses are being built from them. Prefabricated sandwich buildings can be dismantled for transport to a new location.

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Features of installation, advantages and disadvantages

Facade fiber cement panels for exterior decoration of the house, the photo of which is presented above, are attached to the crate of the subsystem with clamps, like most other claddings with a thickness of 16 - 25 mm.

For thin-walled decors, a riveter is used (only on a steel profile) or self-tapping screws, nails on bar battens.

Helpful information! Rigid fixation is allowed only for materials with low linear expansion. In other cases, it is necessary to ensure one degree of freedom with horizontal movements.

Thermal panels have a layer of insulation, which must be placed in the immediate vicinity of the wall. Therefore, they must be glued to the enclosing structures without an air gap. In sandwiches, a heat insulator is located between metal sheets, so they are used as a wall material.

A budget option for decorating the exterior of a cottage are plastic facade panels for the exterior of a house with an outer layer that imitates natural material.

To increase the resource of the ventilation facade, composite materials and metals are used.

Siding is not just boring and monotonous exterior facade decoration. There are many varieties of this material for all occasions. If you are an adherent of capital buildings, then pay attention to the facade panels under the stone, which will give the house a new look. The material imitates large boulders, flat, rubble and other types of stone. Facade panels for exterior stone decoration will completely transform the simplest home, and in addition, it will become warmer.

Finishing the facade of the house with stone panels

Exterior blocks do more than just aesthetics. Facade decoration is a reliable protection of the house from negative influences. Installation of slabs on the walls of a building allows you to extend its service life, completely renew the facade without significant costs. Siding is a lightweight material that does not significantly load the building. Installation of panels is simple - they do not require high qualifications of workers to install them, which means that the cost of work will be low.

Facade finishing options for stone

House cladding with stone panels is made in one or several shades of panels. Using several colors and textures, several design elements can be distinguished. These can be windows, corners, basement.

It is customary to install darker and larger elements on the base. Lighter blocks are used for the walls.

The decoration of a private house is made by facade panels imitating two shades of stone

Manufacturers produce a large number of stone panels designed for various operating conditions.

Panel types

Stone siding differs in several ways:

material;

• the presence or absence of insulation;

  fixing method.

The material for siding is used:

• fiber cement.

Dark shades of the panels highlight well the light windows of the building.

Metal siding

Metal panels are made by stamping. Galvanized steel blocks are covered with a polymer protective compound, a decorative layer that reproduces the surface of the stone. By applying several layers of coating, the blocks become thicker and heavier. But this increases the strength of the material. Metal siding is more expensive than vinyl siding.

The panels can have a different pattern, for example, the corners are "lined" with a geometric pattern

On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service of finishing and insulation of houses. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the Low-Rise Country exhibition of houses.

Vinyl panels

Plastic panels (polyvinyl chloride), known as lining, serve indoors without problems. Such material is not suitable for facade decoration. Manufacturers have created a special compound for outdoor finishing work. It is characterized by increased strength, resistance to temperature and mechanical damage.

The main advantage of vinyl blocks is their lightness. They do not significantly increase the weight of the building. The material is plastic, therefore vinyl siding reproduces the appearance of natural stone as much as possible.

Its fragility is considered a disadvantage. Vinyl is inferior to metal in resistance to temperature extremes, it is easy to damage it during installation. It is less resistant to mechanical damage during operation. Under the influence of high temperature, it can increase in size. This subtlety should be taken into account when calculating the number of finishing plates.

The texture of the panels imitates granite stone

Acrylic

In terms of technical characteristics, acrylic siding is similar to vinyl siding. It has the same advantages as vinyl, but is more resistant to high and low temperatures. The material is neutral to chemical attack.

Acrylic stone panels for exterior facade decoration cost a little higher than vinyl counterparts.

Volumetric facade panels imitating rocky stones

Fiber cement

A relatively new type of finish is fiber cement siding. Of the listed types of panels, this is the heaviest. The weight of the blocks is 15 kg, the thickness is 10 mm. They have increased strength and durability.

The cost of fiber cement siding is much higher than other types. For facade finishing, consumers prefer lighter and cheaper types of slabs.

The color and texture of the finish reproduce granite, rocky stone, quarrystone or burnt stone. With the help of modern technology, natural stone can be reproduced with maximum precision. The similarity of siding is not only visual, but also qualitative.

Imitation of rubble stone

Some types of blocks are not only decorative - they have insulation on the inside, so insulation work can be combined with decoration of the facade.

If the building is located in an area with a warm climate, finishing the house with panels made of fiber cement like stone does not require additional wall insulation. If the house is located in a cold climatic area, additional insulation of the building will be required.

Therefore, it makes no sense to buy insulated siding in cold regions. The installation of blocks with a warm layer does not differ from the installation of conventional panels. The cost of warm siding is more than the cost of a simple one.

Each block is equipped with locks. With their help, the fragments are fastened. Fixation is carried out by snapping in the locks.

Advantages and disadvantages of stone facade panels

Stone siding has a number of positive qualities:

long service life (50 years);

resistant to weather factors (wind, high and low temperatures, high humidity, exposure to sunlight);

does not corrode;

universal - suitable for installation anywhere - on walls, plinths;

easy to assemble;

a large assortment is presented on the market;

Facade panels imitating burnt stone

has a low cost;

does not need care;

has a low weight (load on the surface of facade panels imitating stone is 3-5 kg ​​/ m², natural stone - 53 kg / m², brick - 34 kg / m²);

resists damage from insects and fungal infections.

Stone panels for external facade cladding are inferior to natural material in strength and durability, but not significantly. Against the background of a large number of advantages, this disadvantage fades.

Video description

See the video for how a house lined with stone panels looks like:

Plinth panels for a stone

Plinth (literally - a shoe on a wooden sole) a foot, located on the foundation of the building. The load on this part of the buildings is the greatest, therefore, increased requirements for strength are put forward to the basement itself and to the finishing materials.

The industry manufactures special plinths based on the installation site. These are blocks of a stronger material with increased resistance to damage, temperature extremes, moisture, wind, ultraviolet radiation. Fiber cement siding is ideal for base / plinth installations.

Often the basement of the house is trimmed with contrasting plates. Placing the slabs on the plinth gives the building a more beautiful look.

It is this kind of decoration of the facade of the house with stone panels in the photo below:

The use of siding that is darker than the main tone has become a popular element in home decoration. The basement blocks have a larger texture. This makes the lines of the house more expressive.

Step-by-step installation

For self-installation of sandwich panels, you should prepare:

• screwdriver;

• centimeter;

  hacksaw / grinder;

  pencil / marker / chalk.

Prepare the walls before installation. Remains of cement mortar, moisture leaks, metal elements are removed from them. The surface is treated with a special compound that prevents the appearance of fungi and insects. After the solution has dried, they begin to install the blocks.

Installation of slabs is carried out on a prepared crate. If the installation of insulation is planned, heat-insulating blocks are first mounted.

Step-by-step installation of stone siding.

A crate is installed on the wall. To do this, use wooden blocks or metal slats. The planks are positioned in increments of 30 - 40 cm. They perform not only the function of supporting the blocks, but also help to ventilate the walls.

Several types of profiles are used in the crate

The starting bar is installed. It is adjusted according to the level and the rest of the blocks are guided by it.

Corner panels, window panels are mounted. Blocks are installed around doorways.

The following panels are carefully fastened to the corner blocks. The locks should be clicked in a smooth motion so as not to break the structure.

Fixation with self-tapping screws is carried out with a small allowance. The hat is not screwed into the crate until it stops, 1-2 mm are left.

Each next row of panels is adjusted to the level. Sandwich panels should be mounted from left to right.

First, the blocks are installed on a flat surface. After installing all the panels, the corner pieces are fixed. They snap easily onto the mounting profile.

The main condition for a high-quality installation of sandwich panels is accuracy. The German Holzplast Wandstein panels have proven themselves well. Basement blocks require special attention.

Video description

An example of the installation of Holzplast panels, see the video:

Calculating the number of panels, add 10 - 15% to the resulting number. This must be done, since the blocks have to be cut during installation.

Before installing the lathing, you should first make a markup with a step of 30 - 40 cm. After the position of the beams has been precisely determined, they are installed on the wall. The correctness of the installation of the strips is checked with a horizontal and vertical level.

The screws are screwed in in the center of the holes.

After installing the starter panel, pull the thread from the panel to the opposite corner. The correctness of the tension is checked with a level. All lower blocks are installed according to this reference point.

The installation of the basement blocks is completed with the installation of the drainage system. It is placed on the upper horizontal surface of the base. For this, metal elements are used.

Where is the best place to buy panels

Manufacturers produce sandwich panels designed for various financial capabilities of the end customer. In Moscow, the cost of slabs starts at about 900 rubles per square meter. When purchasing facade slabs from certified manufacturers, one must remember that, unlike fakes, the price of the material is also affected by the rental of premises, the number of intermediaries and the remuneration of store employees. But in return you get quality products that are guaranteed.

In addition, many manufacturers are starting to master the sale of stone facades in online stores, which allows customers to save money and time.

Today we will tell you about one very interesting finishing technology that is used to decorate facades. This is the cladding of the house with stone panels. It is interesting in that, although the panels themselves are not stone, they cannot be distinguished from masonry in appearance. You will learn about the varieties of this finishing material and the technology of its installation on the front of houses. The information will be useful to those who are going to use this material for cladding their own home. It will make it possible to understand what and how the masters who have been entrusted with this responsible work are doing.

House clad with plastic facade panels under the stone

What are the panels

Facade panels for exterior decoration of a house under a stone belong to the category of siding. Accordingly, the method of their installation is fastening to the crate (frame), which itself is attached to the facade of the building. That is, no wet processes associated with cement or adhesive mortars. This is the main distinguishing feature of the panels from the same stone, tiles, clinker and other facing materials.

More recently, this material was called basement siding, because the original purpose of its production was to produce products that could be used to cover the basement part of the foundation (protruding from the ground). Over time, it turned out that the possibilities of basement siding are much wider. Some of the masters just tried to lay it on the wall, since the decorative properties made it possible to do this. The effect was unusual and original. And so it went, and the popularity of the material immediately increased significantly.

Model line of facade panels for stone

And the reason was the drawing of the panel, which is a stone or brickwork. In this case, the stone can be any, because the shape of the ebb of the product is formed on a standard masonry. That is, they collect masonry from some natural stone on the floor in the workshop, fill it with a molding mixture that repeats its pattern. After drying, the mold is removed and used for its intended purpose. It's the same with bricks.

As for the raw material for filling products, the choice is huge, but acrylic, vinyl or propylene are more often used. Although some manufacturers today offer metal panels or fiber cement. The former are classified as cheap materials, while the latter are more expensive. But in terms of quality, some panels from the first group are not inferior to the second. At the same time, the polymer material exactly repeats the pattern and structure of the stone, therefore, in terms of the degree of realism, even next to the cladding, it is difficult to distinguish it from the natural stone finish.

And if we take into account that the price component of the panels is several times less than that of natural and even artificial stone, then it becomes clear where such popularity comes from.

A huge variety of textures and colors

On our site you can find the most. In the filters, you can set the desired direction, the presence of gas, water, electricity and other communications.

Today, on the construction market, you can buy panels for cladding a house from the outside under a stone with an imitation of such varieties:

granite;

slate;

stone buta;

sandstone;

dolomite;

tuff and other stone breeds.

At the same time, manufacturers offer various color imitation of panel products, which expands the offered assortment several times more. That is, the model line of facing facade panels is so wide that it takes a lot of time to get acquainted and select. And this greatly distinguishes them from traditional siding, in which the variety of patterns and colors is not so rich.

Facade plastic panels with an imitation of rubble stone

Pros and cons of stone facade panels

Some of the advantages of panels for the facade of a house under a stone are already familiar, but here is their full list:

huge range in terms of color and texture;

realism imitated stone or brick;

small specific weight, which simplifies the installation process, while the panels do not overload the supporting structures of the building (this advantage does not apply to fiber cement products, they are quite heavy);

acceptable price(again, this does not apply to fiber cement and metal products);

copes well with all natural rays, even the sun's rays, under the negative effect of which they do not change their color and do not warp;

panels do not rot, do not rust, colonies of harmful microorganisms do not take root on them;

simple mounting;

long-term exploitation- not less than 50 years old;

simplicity maintenance - it is enough just to sometimes pour water from a hose under a slight pressure.

On our website you can get acquainted with the most popular house projects for the decoration of which panels imitating stone, natural and artificial stone were used - from construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses "Low-rise Country".

And literally two lack:

plastic panels become brittle at low temperatures;

with strong heating in summer, it appears extension products, so it is important to follow the installation instructions exactly and not to forget some of the nuances of the installation process.

Used for cladding and basement, and walls

Dimensions and specifications

It should be noted that depending on the raw material, the characteristics, and the dimensional parameters will differ.

The length of plastic facade panels varies in the range of 1-1.25 m. But on the market there are cladding elements up to 6 m. The standard width is in the range of 26-45 cm. The latter is more common. Thickness - 1-1.2 mm, for fiber cement from 6 to 12 mm. There are plastic ones with an insulating layer up to 30 mm.

As for the technical characteristics, the main one is the operating temperature, which ranges from -40C to + 60C. All other characteristics, and these are strength, moisture resistance, heat resistance and fire resistance, depend on the material from which the panels are made.

Dimensional parameters of the front panels of the "Yantar" model

Installation technology

So, having dealt with the material for cladding the house outside under a stone, we turn to the method of installing it on the facade of the building.

On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service of insulation and decoration of houses, and use materials of their own production for this. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the Low-Rise Country exhibition of houses.

Frame installation

It should be noted that some manufacturers offer panels for facade cladding with sheathing elements included. This is convenient because there is no need to select the material for the frame separately. Although the elements themselves are metal profiles. Therefore, if the crate is not included in the delivery set, then profiles for installing drywall or wooden blocks with a maximum section of 50x50 mm are used as its elements. Immediately, we denote that metal guides are in preference. They do not change their linear dimensions under the influence of changing humidity and temperature. What can not be said about wooden blocks.

It is necessary to make a reservation that not all panels with imitation stone are attached to the crate. Some of the models are attached to the wall of the house if it is well leveled, or if Penoplex-type slab insulation is laid on top of it. Such cladding material already has mounting holes and installation steps are as follows:

panels apply at the place of attachment;

through the holes on the wall make annotations;

are filming panel;

by tags perforator make holes where plastic dowels are driven;

establish facing material on the wall;

screw with its self-tapping screws.

Video description

For you to understand how it all happens, watch the video:

But in this article we are mainly interested in the crate installation method. Therefore, first of all, its elements are mounted on the facade of the house. To do this, pre-mark the installation sites of galvanized profiles. Necessarily near window and doorways, as well as at the edges of the wall. All other guides are installed in 50-60 cm increments. By the way, the direction of installation is vertical.

Along the marked lines mount straight hangers with a pitch of 50-60 cm. They are fixed to the wall with self-tapping screws on plastic dowels.

Install thermal insulation layer... Most often these are polystyrene foam boards or mineral wool in mats. The insulation is directly worn on straight suspensions.

Lay down vapor barrier from a diffusion membrane. It is laid in strips with overlapping edges within 10-15 cm and closed with self-adhesive tape.

Set to suspensions guide profiles, they are also attached to them with self-tapping screws. The main task of the contractor is to set all profiles in a single vertical plane.

Lathing for facade panels assembled

Installation and fastening of facade panels

The installation process starts from the corner of the building, usually from the left. Collect the panels in order. Mounting method:

for plastic models - self-tapping screws;

for fiber cement - kleimers.

In the first case, mounting holes have already been made directly in the cladding material. They are in the form of grooves, which makes it possible to regulate the exact joining of adjacent elements with each other.

Fiber cement panels fixed to the frame with clamps

Here is the algorithm for the installation operations carried out:

first installed and attached to the crate starting bar, which is strictly horizontal;

in this way is filled first row cladding, at the end a corner element must be installed.

It is very important to set this row horizontally. Further, in exactly the same sequence, collect the remaining rows to the upper edge of the wall. Please note that in the vertical direction, the cladding elements are assembled using a tongue-and-groove joint, which ensures complete parallelism of the rows among themselves and one hundred percent tightness of the joint, which is very important for facade materials. The edges of the top row are closed with a so-called J-bar. In fact, this is a finishing strip that gives the end face the completeness of the design.

Correct assembly of facade cladding

An important stage in decorating houses outside under a stone is facing areas near openings (windows and doors). Cladding panels made of plastic or cement - a material that lends itself well to processing. Cutting it to the required size is not a problem. To do this, use a grinder or a stationary cutting machine. Therefore, around the openings, the panels are laid with cutting to the required size (height or length). The installation itself is carried out using standard technology. After the completion of the work, the open ends are closed with special corners or slopes, which complete the decorative design of the building facade.

Video description

How facade panels from the manufacturer Döcke-R are mounted, see the following video:

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And in this video, examples of decorating houses with artificial stone:

Conclusion on the topic

Panel cladding of a house under a stone is one of the most effective ways to make a building presentable, solid and unusual, which stands out from everything that construction companies can offer today. We add that this type of cladding is an inexpensive pleasure, but with a fairly long service life. That is, in almost many respects, it surpasses other materials and technologies.

Many manufacturers offer a wide range of materials for decorating building facades. The most original way to achieve the uniqueness of a building is to create hinged ventilated facades. This technology differs not only in the variability of the color scheme of the panels, but also in the shape, texture and even the name of the materials.

Panels made of polymers (plastic) are widely used.

Advantages

Plastic panels have a number of undeniable advantages over other materials used for facades and even metal panels:

• Lightweight construction;
• Durability of the material;
• Low cost of material and installation work;
• Ease of maintenance and repair;
• Large assortment of types and shapes.

In our country, stone was considered a traditional finishing material, which is why the line of plastic panels imitating a stone surface is the most extensive both in texture and in color.

Types of plastic panels for a stone

The most popular in the market of finishing materials are plastic panels that imitate hewn, rubble or natural stone. . At the same time, manufacturers provide a full line of necessary elbows, corners and strips of a given texture and color.

It is especially worth noting that different panel manufacturers use different standard sizes of sheets, so it is advisable to purchase plastic panels for the base and walls of the same manufacturer. Mounting and fastening systems are practically the same for different manufacturers. All panels are mounted sequentially from the starting plate, while the next panel is inserted with grooves into the previous one and fixed.

Manufacturers

In the market of finishing materials, there are a huge variety of proposals for the sale of plastic panels, but many of the selling companies are resellers, not manufacturers. The main manufacturers of plastic facade panels are: Nailite, Novik, Docke (Deke), FineBer, Holzplast, Vox and Alta profile.

Different manufacturers vary not only the price of the finishing material, but also such parameters as the color scale, the size of the panels, the quality of the raw materials.

The Nailite company is widely represented in our market. One of the main reasons for this proliferation is the extensive experience in the creation of facade panels. The company was founded in 1978 in the USA and has been importing its products to different countries of the world for many years.

The main series are: rubble stone (from simple to premium class), cedar, natural stone and cut stone. In this case, the panels of each series can be made in several versions (usually two, three types) of colors.

Glacier white

Brown

The dimensions of the sheets (useful length) vary from 22.86x183.83 cm to 45.7x102.2 cm; at the same time, it should be borne in mind that the total length of the sheet is somewhat larger due to the fastening elements hidden during installation.

The prices of the official representatives of the Nailite company vary from 509 rubles for one panel.

The main dealers in Russia are the following companies: Euromet, TOP-HOUSE, Westmet, TechnoNikol.

The Novik company is a Canadian manufacturer of plastic panels, but it focuses on a large line of slabs made for brickwork, although there are also panels that imitate hewn, natural stone and cedar.

The size of the panels (useful length) varies from 101x45 cm to 80x60 cm. Each model range has its own special standard sizes, while the minimum price for one panel will be from 464 rubles and more.

The main dealers in Russia are the following companies: MirKrovli, Grotesk, Megastroy, etc.

Docke is a German manufacturer of plastic panels. The main series are: brick and stone (natural and hewn). A feature of this company is the expanded palette of panel colors. There are from five to ten varieties of panel colors, while many manufacturers are limited to two or three colors.

Earthen

Brick

Wheat

Cherry

Dark walnut

Amber

The useful area of ​​the panels varies from 0.42 to 0.45 m 2. At the same time, do not forget that many eminent manufacturers provide a service for free calculation of the required amount of materials and components. Some are limited to special calculation calculators presented on the company's website, and some companies carry out a visit of a specialist measurer to the facility. But the departure of a specialist is not always possible due to the remoteness from the representative office.

The minimum price for one plastic panel is 479 rubles. Many prices are valid for Moscow and the Moscow region. Prices in other regions should be checked with local representatives and dealers.

In order to find out the location of the nearest dealer of the Docke company, it is enough to visit the official website of the company, where more than a thousand different representative offices, intermediary firms and stores are represented.

Learn more about the quality and appearance of the Docke.

FineBer presents on the market a large number of series of facade plastic panels: stone, wild stone, large stone, natural stone, brick, facing brick, rock, slate and Britt facing stone. There can be from three to six colors for each series. The smallest coverage area has a series "Natural stone".

Earthen

Large stone white

Beige slate

Large gray stone

Ceramic facing brick

Stone gray-green

FineBer has a wide network of representative offices throughout the Russian Federation. Prices and delivery times for the company's products vary from region to region. A complete list of representative offices is presented on the official website of FineBer.

Why FineBer façade panels are among the best read.

Holzplast

Holzplast has recently entered the Russian market. It has been counting the start of its activity since 2005.

The company produces plastic panels in six different texture series: brick, quarrystone, dolomite, parfir, chip and tuff. The range of the company includes 14 panel colors, but some series are available in only three colors, for example, dolomite in beige, gray and white.

The dimensions of the slabs of this company are unified among themselves and amount to 79.5cmx59.5cm.

Holzplast has about 520 representative offices throughout Russia in Moscow and the region alone, 150 official points of sale.

Vox offers two series of plastic panels: brick or stone. Moreover, only in one standard size for each type: 109.5x44.6 for stone-like panels and 111.3x46.7 for brick-like panels.

The Vox company relatively recently entered the facade systems market and its dealer network is not as extensive as that of the eminent giants Docke, Nailite or Novik. But at the same time already today its representative offices cover the main large cities of the Russian Federation.

For what they praise Vox siding you will find out.

Alta profile

Since 2007, the Russian company Alta-profile has been active in the facade systems market. A relatively large number of color series for the decoration of plastic panels allows it to compete with more eminent manufacturers.

The novelties of this company were panels of the "Canyon" series, which almost immediately began to be produced in five color categories: Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Arizona and Kansas.

What you need to know before buying.

Moreover, one of the lowest prices for the panel is 415 rubles.

Installation technology for plastic panels under a stone

Installation of panels can be conditionally divided into 3 stages:

• Preliminary surface preparation;
• Frame device;
• Installation of panels.

They begin to mount the panels with the installation of the starting and finishing profiles, as well as guide profiles. Installation of the panels themselves is carried out as follows: the panel is inserted into one guide profile, bent with an arc and then led into another guide profile. The side on which the small fixing flange of the panel is located is inserted into the starting profile. In order to bring the panel into the start profile, you should use the rule and the mallet.

Video on the installation of plastic facade panels

Plastic facade panels are quite an interesting solution for decorating the facade of a building.