Block house how to fix it

Block house - facing material, with which you can sheathe internal and external walls Houses. These boards have an impressive rounded profile that imitates a log. The radius of curvature may vary. Narrower and flatter panels are used for cladding interior spaces, to finish the facades you need a wide house block.

A traditional block house is made from high-quality wood. Recently on the market finishing materials Cheaper models made of vinyl and metal appeared. They have the same name: "block house", but are actually a type of vinyl and metal siding, which determines the technology of their installation.

Characteristics of a wooden block house

Wooden block house is a type wooden lining and inherited from it all the design and installation features. As a result, on the back side of the panels there are two longitudinal gutters that serve as ventilation gaps.

Their presence is extremely important for cladding made of wood. Natural material is “breathable”, so it is necessary to ensure the ability to remove excess moisture. Vinyl and metal panels do not need this.

Relatively high price wooden block Hausa is explained by the peculiarities of its production technology. Its stages:

from each suitable for production cladding panels the logs are cut down into 4 outer parts;
the resulting blanks are sent to chamber drying(10-12% moisture content of lumber is achieved);
the workpieces are sent for machining, at the stage of which tenons and grooves are cut;
ventilation gutters are cut out on the back side of the panels;
form a rounded profile of the front side of the panel;
perform planing and grinding.

Manufacturing scheme various types wooden block house

Dimensions of a wooden block house

The most popular dimensions of a wooden block house for exterior wall decoration:

height (thickness) up to 6 mm;
length from 140 cm to 4 m;
width 142 mm.

The finished product may have deviations from the dimensions originally stated by the manufacturer:

up to 0.5 mm in width;
up to 3 mm in length.

Not all panels are made in accordance with the accepted size standard. Much depends on the features base material: logs. Therefore, the market offers block houses of different dimensions: 27/140/2000 mm, 45/190/3000 mm, 36/190/1400 mm, etc.

It is important to know: the number of panels in 1 m3 depends on their size. The manufacturer has the right to vary the number of facing boards per cubic meter of finishing material so that the covering area remains unchanged. For example, in a 1 m 3 block of a house 3 m long there are 158 panels. And in a 1 m 3 block of a house with a length of 2.7 m there will be 175 facing boards. The area that they are able to cover, in both the first and second cases, remains the same.

When purchasing a wooden block house, you need to pay attention to the radius of the profile. The higher the ridge, the fewer panels will fit into 1 m3. Accordingly, the cost of finishing the facade will be higher than when using classic material.

The block house with dimensions of 36/193/6000 mm is considered the most advantageous for exterior finishing. A cubic meter of this material can cover 27.75 m2 of façade area.

Grade of wooden block house

Depending on the quality of the wood, there are three types of block house: A, B and C.

Wood defects
"Live" bitches	No more than 1 for every 1.5 m panel	No more than 4 with a diameter of up to 2 cm for every 1.5 m panels	Not limited
Resin pockets	No more than 2	No more than 2	Diameter no more than 6 cm
Non-through cracks	No more than 2	No more than 2	No more than 10% of the panel length
Through cracks	Unacceptable	Unacceptable	No more than 5% of the panel length

Some manufacturers offer “Extra” class block houses. This material does not have any flaws, but its cost is quite high. According to consumer reviews, grade B panels are the most profitable, since they have affordable price And a small amount of minor defects.

The most a big problem wooden facing boards - “dead” knots. They tend to shrink and fall out. A through hole remains in this place, which not only spoils the appearance of the facade, but also causes heat leakage.

Resin pockets are no less a nuisance. Most often they are found in pine products. These pockets exude resin, which absorbs dust and significantly reduces the aesthetic appeal of the facade cladding.

Choosing the type of wood for a block house

The block house is made from different breeds tree. Most often you can find cladding panels made of pine, larch, spruce, cedar, linden and black alder.

Of the coniferous species, the most inexpensive are spruce and pine. finishing boards. But they have a significant drawback: resin leaks. However, spruce is not as resinous as pine. In addition, this wood (spruce) has a beautiful light texture.

Block house made of larch, which is also coniferous tree, has a higher price, as it has good strength and moisture resistance. Larch panels are distinguished by a wide range of shades from light golden to pale red.

The alder block house is notable not only for its spectacular wood texture, but also unique property This rock increases its strength with increasing humidity. As a result, alder boards differ for a long time operation. Moisture-resistant and durable panels are extremely beneficial for cladding facades in areas with high level air humidity.

Linden block house is known for its low thermal conductivity, so this material is often used for interior decoration residential premises and baths. But it is also suitable for cladding facades. Linden is good for its absence resin pockets, light texture, smooth and not splintery.

The cedar house block is considered to be the elite of this group of finishing materials. Cedar is known for its unsurpassed resistance to cracking, has a beautiful texture, is not resinous, strong and durable. A facade made of cedar cladding panels has all the possible advantages, but will require significant financial costs.

Prices for a wooden block house

Wooden block house

Wood block house installation technology

The walls of the house are not always smooth, so it will not be possible to directly attach the house block to them. First you need to build a sheathing that will ensure ease and quality of installation. To construct this frame, you can use both wooden and metal planks. But a wooden house block is traditionally attached to a wooden sheathing.

Selection of vapor barrier material

Depending on the type of material from which the walls are built, the following types of vapor barrier are used:

perforated polyethylene films;
polypropylene films;
foil sheets;
coating mastics;
two- or three-layer membranes.

For brick and concrete walls You can use coating materials, but it is worth considering that most compositions of this type are made on the basis of bitumen, so when the wall is heated, the mastic can emit a weak but specific odor. If you have household members with a sensitive sense of smell, it is better to avoid this option for a vapor barrier device.

Inexpensive vapor barrier roll material– polyethylene and polypropylene films, which can be reinforced or unreinforced. For wooden walls optimal choice– “Izospan V”, characterized by good vapor barrier characteristics, but low strength. Therefore, when laying it you need to be extremely careful.

"Izospan B"

Roll materials are secured as follows:

measure the height of the wall and cut the canvas to the appropriate length;
alternately fasten the canvases to the wall, maintaining an overlap of 10-15 cm (use staples and a construction stapler);
cover the joints with wide self-adhesive tape;
the upper and lower edges of the film are fixed using thin metal or wooden profile(or use the same staples and stapler).

If there is no need to install thick-layer thermal insulation, great choice– foil vapor barrier. The most popular are Penofol, Armofol, and Alucraft. They are attached in the same way as roll films. The foil side should be directed towards the interior, this ensures that heat is reflected back into the house.

A modern and more expensive option is multilayer “breathable” membranes. The most popular products of the TechnoNIKOL company. For wooden walls the best choice- Optima brand.

Dorken Delta PLUS and Dorken Delta LUXX membranes have excellent characteristics.

The installation of these materials is similar to the installation of roll films, but it is important to consider the side of the canvas. Manufacturers of membranes mark the front. It should not be directed towards the load-bearing base (adjacent to it), but towards the street.

Prices for vapor barrier materials

Vapor barrier material

Stages of installation of a wooden block house

Step 1. Preparing the base.

Old finishing material is removed from the surface of the walls: plaster and old paint, which hold weakly. The platbands that line the door and window openings are removed. Clean the wall from dust and remnants of the old finish.

Step 2. Installation of vapor barrier.

If a membrane, film or foil material is selected, installation is carried out in accordance with the instructions above. If a coating vapor barrier is used, the mastic is applied with a brush or roller with a fur coat rather than a foam coat.

Step 3. Installation of the first tier of sheathing.

To construct the frame, use smooth, well-dried, antiseptic (coated with a layer of bioprotective composition) bars with a cross-section of 40x40 mm, 40x50 mm or 50x50 mm.

If there is a need to level the wall, the bars are attached to metal hangers, which are used when installing drywall. Suspensions are thin and narrow strips with perforations. Self-tapping screws are screwed through these holes.

In order to level the wall, you need a long bubble level. If possible, use a level or laser level. The main thing is to ensure that all the frame posts are located in the same plane. Sequence of work:

draw up a drawing in which they indicate the dimensions of the wall and the distances between the sheathing strips;

along the lines corresponding to the location of the frame posts, hangers are attached in increments of 40-45 cm (the upper and lower hangers should be at a distance of 12-15 cm from the corresponding edge of the wall);
strong threads are pulled at the top and bottom of the wall, which will determine the plane of the future frame;
bend the “legs” of the suspensions and install the block;

fasten the block through the perforation of the “legs” with self-tapping screws;
fix the lower and upper parts of the frame with horizontal bars of a similar section.

It is also possible to install sheathing with horizontally directed racks. In some cases, this option is the most convenient. The second-level planks should always be located vertically, so it is more convenient to attach them to horizontal rather than vertical supports of the first level of the sheathing. The block house installation technology allows for both options for constructing a frame.

Step 4. Laying insulation.

To insulate walls sheathed with a block house, you can use both rolled and sheet materials. The most popular are mineral wool and polystyrene foam. The insulation is placed in the openings between the first-level sheathing strips. Fasten with dowel nails.

Step 5. Installation of wind protection.

To protect walls from wind, special films and membranes are used. Tyvek, Izospan, Yutafol, Ondutis A100 or Ondutis A120 are recommended. Installation of windproof membranes is similar to installation of vapor barrier films.

Step 6. Installation of the second level of the wooden frame.

At this stage of work, the same materials are used as when installing the first tier of sheathing. But hangers are not needed here. Wooden blocks are attached in increments of 60-65 cm (if the first tier is mounted from horizontal slats) and directly to the posts of the first level of the sheathing (if its slats are vertical).

Step 7. Installation of the block house.

Both horizontal and vertical mounting of the block house is possible. But traditionally they use the first. If you have experience working with lining, installing a block house will not cause any difficulties. The finishing principle is the same.

A thread is pulled along the wall at the level of the lower edge of the first panel, which will serve as a guide when installing the first row of the house block.
At an angle of 30° in the direction from the front side of the panel, cut off that end of it that will border the adjacent panel to the right or left. This is necessary for a tight and even joining of the boards.
The first lower panel is unfolded with the tenon facing up, aligned along the thread and attached to the sheathing posts.

To clad the façade with a block house, additional elements will be required: decorative wooden planks, external and internal corners, platbands for decorating window and door openings.

The spectacular appearance of the facade will be ensured by two-color tinting of the boards. To do this, the block house is painted lighter, and the decorative elements are painted lighter. dark color. Experts recommend tinting (or varnishing) a house block twice: before installation and after it.

Video - Installation of a block house

Methods of fastening a wooden block house

The panels are fastened using self-tapping screws, staples or clamps. Self-tapping screws are more suitable for fixing a thick house block. If these fasteners are used, then they are screwed into the tenons. In this case, the board that will be installed on top will hide the self-tapping screw. This will prevent you from spoiling the appearance of the finish.

The second option for fixing the house block with self-tapping screws is as follows:

holes for self-tapping screws are drilled in the lower and upper parts of the panel;
install the panel on the wall and secure it;
While drilling holes, sawdust is collected, which is mixed with PVA glue and covered with the resulting slurry on the fastener heads and the recesses around them.

If staples are used, their “legs” should be 5-7 mm longer than the thickness of the tenon. To drive staples, you need a fairly powerful construction stapler.

Most convenient option installation - fastening with clamps. That's what they call it metal plates with holes for entry of nails and screws. Fastening with clamps is traditionally used for interior decoration. For facades, this installation method is convenient if the panels are thin and narrow. Work order:

Installation of corners from a wooden block house

There are several options for arranging internal and external corners from a block house. The most obvious is to saw the ends of the boards at an angle of 45°. This method is inconvenient because it is not always possible to achieve tight joining of the panels. Cutting at a certain angle requires professional skill and special equipment. Therefore, the method of sawing off the ends is used infrequently.

Construction of an internal corner from a block house using a template

The external corners of the cladding of a block house cannot be drawn using templates. To decorate these corners, additional elements are used: wooden decorative corners. But it will not be possible to install them close to the block house, so there will inevitably be gaps, but this corresponds to the installation technology.

Video - How to make a neat internal corner from a block house

Video - Exterior decoration of a block house

Manufacturers of vinyl block houses managed to replicate in this material not only the shape of a rounded log, but also the structure of the tree. A house lined with such siding looks like a real log house.

What is good about a vinyl block house? First of all, because, unlike natural wood, does not require such careful care. Vinyl does not require painting or varnishing. With it there will be no problems with the release of resin and harm from insects.

Of all the vinyl sidings sold on the Russian market, the most impressive is from Holzplast. But it costs no less than its natural analogue - a log. However, during operation it will not cause any trouble.

The manufacturer Holzplast has developed a special system for fastening panels and additional elements for the Holzblock product line. It is significantly different from the one used when installing a standard vinyl block house. Therefore, when purchasing Holzblock siding, you will need to study the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. All other types of vinyl block houses are attached to the facade according to the same rules.

Prices for vinyl block house

Vinyl block house

Vinyl block house installation technology

Installation of a vinyl block house is similar to installation of conventional siding. But there are some peculiarities that you need to know about correct installation panels.

The vinyl block house can be mounted in the direction from bottom to top or from top to bottom. Installation in the bottom-up direction is used if it is not possible to accurately determine whether horizontal trimming of the panels will be necessary. This cladding method is more convenient, so it is used more often.

When installing a wooden block house, connecting decorative strips are installed after covering the entire wall, and when laying a vinyl house, before installing the panels. Each sheet of vinyl block house is inserted onto the connecting strips at both ends, and only after that is attached to the frame.

For a vinyl block house, they build not a wooden one, but metal sheathing. Its installation is carried out according to the same rules that are used to build a frame for a wooden house block. Namely:

all racks must be located in the same plane;
hangers and self-tapping screws are used to install racks;
in the lower and upper parts of the wall, the vertical frame strips are connected horizontally.

Preparing walls for cladding is carried out as follows:

attach a vapor barrier membrane;
install the frame;
lay insulation;
on top thermal insulation material and windproof film is laid on the frame posts;
since the sheathing strips will be closed, they are duplicated wooden blocks, which are attached to each frame support along its entire length.

In this way we obtain the required technology ventilation gap. After this, they begin installing the vinyl block house. This will require not only panels that imitate a log, but also a set of additional (finishing) elements, which includes:

starting bar;
finishing bar;
connecting strip;
J-chamfer;
J-trim;
outer corner;
internal corner.

Procedure for finishing the facade with a vinyl block house

The panels are fastened with self-tapping screws so that they are not tightly pressed to the sheathing. This is necessary for the free movement of the house block, which will slightly increase in size when heated by the sun and shrink at low temperatures.

Caring for this type of façade finishing material is simple: summer period it is washed with water from a hose or wiped with a damp cloth.

Video - Alta Profile Blockhouse log siding: installation

Additional elements for vinyl siding: dimensions

Wooden Block House - external cladding option low-rise buildings, which is quite common in individual housing construction. The beauty and natural warmth that wood cladding gives can leave few people indifferent. Knowing how to attach a Block House, you can easily finish the house yourself, saving a lot of money on this.

Characteristics and properties of Block House panels

The material for the exterior and interior decoration of the Block House imitates a coating made from natural valuable wood. This finishing material is made from wood, vinyl and galvanized metal. Therefore, the answer to the question - how to fasten the Block House is - the fasteners must correspond to the material from which the cladding is made.

By the way, we will also show you how to attach a block house outside and inside the house in the video below.

The word Block House itself translated means “block for a house” and was borrowed from Europe, where the construction of frame buildings is common. There frame houses They are sold turnkey, but in our country, Block House is the name given to panels for hanging facades.

The Block House is secured to the wall using galvanized dowels or hanging brackets. It all depends on what material the panels are made from.

The positive characteristics of the material include the following factors:

Attaching the Blockhouse does not take much time and installation of the cladding can be done independently;
Finishing is carried out using the technology " curtain façade", therefore, it allows you to efficiently insulate and waterproof the walls of the house;
The material does not lose its color under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, that is, it does not fade in the sun;
Finishing the walls, plinths and gables of the house with this cladding allows you to organize high-quality ventilation space under the finishing, which prevents the occurrence of mold processes;
Blockhouse fasteners can be made on walls made of any materials (brick, concrete, stone);
The finishing does not carry a significant load on the walls and foundation of the house, which cannot be said about materials made of wood and metal.

On sale you can find four varieties of this type of wood finishing material:

"Extra"— material without knots and mechanical damage, chips and cracks. In this class of finish, resin pockets and wormholes are unacceptable;
Grade "A"— allows the presence of knots up to three millimeters, but not more than two per meter of board. Also, the board must be well planed without cracks or mechanical damage;
Grade "B"- for two linear meters the instructions allow for the presence of inside boards are chipped or chipped;
Grade "C"— allows the presence of knots, cracks and resin pockets. But dark knots should not be more than thirty millimeters in diameter.

Let's consider the installation sequence of a Block House made of different materials in more detail, and very soon the promised video with step by step instructions.

Installation of Block House

Depending on what material the Block House is made of, the fastening feature will be selected. But preparing the surface of the walls before installing this type of cladding with your own hands is basically the same.

Surface preparation before installing the Block House

The panels must be installed dry and smooth walls. Therefore, all irregularities should be plastered. In wooden houses, it is necessary to clean and sand areas affected by mold and mildew, and also treat the wood with an antiseptic primer for boards and logs.

The installation instructions for this finish provide for preliminary waterproofing of the walls. To do this, apply to walls made of reinforced concrete or brick. water-repellent impregnation. Wooden walls should also be treated with a water-repellent compound in order to avoid the appearance of mold and mildew under the finish.

Installation of the load-bearing sheathing structure for the installation of the Block House and insulation of the walls

The material is mounted on a pre-installed sheathing, which can be made of wood or metal profiles. Metal profiles are used mainly for fastening galvanized metal cladding, so below we will look at how to attach a Blockhouse to a wooden sheathing.

Lathing installation sequence:

First, you should install a layer of vapor barrier film.

Important. The film should be installed with an overlap of three centimeters to prevent steam leakage.

Next, the wooden sheathing is placed strictly vertically. Timber for load-bearing structure must be dry and treated with an antiseptic primer deep penetration for wood;
The sheathing pitch for installation of the material is assumed to be fifty centimeters. This guarantees the strength and reliability of the structure;
The Block House is attached to the wall after laying a layer of insulation and waterproofing between the first sheathing and the second, which is installed on top of the sandwich, hydro- and vapor barrier film;
Fastening for the Block House – galvanized self-tapping screws;
The two load-bearing battens are also fastened together with galvanized wood screws of the required length.

Preparing material for installation

Before installation, the material must be kept outdoors for one or two days. This is necessary so that the cladding acquires the appropriate temperature and humidity for the installation site. The main thing is to make sure that the material does not get wet.

If the design of the facade involves subsequent painting of the cladding material, then the tenons and grooves of the Block House boards must first be painted so that after installation there are no unpainted surfaces.

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Methods of attaching material to a lathing or wall

Fasteners for Blockhouse are offered by manufacturers in two versions. But the basic rule for installing boards is to install the material with the tenon facing up so that water does not penetrate into the grooves of the joints (see)

The material can be laid using the following fasteners:

Nails are the most economical and short-lived method of fastening;
Galvanized wood screws are one of the most common types of fasteners wood panels this type exterior finishing facades;
Fasteners for the Block House – special galvanized brackets;
Kleimers.

When installing with self-tapping screws, holes are made in the board with a drill with a diameter larger than its head.

Important. The material is fastened using self-tapping screws near the tenon and groove. The heads of the screws are fixed with special decorative plugs. But The best way Blockhouse fastening means positioning the screws in such a way that the coupling point overlaps the next board being installed.

How to secure the Block House using clamps? These special brackets for installing boards of a wooden Block House are attached with self-tapping screws to the frame of the sheathing and snapped directly into the mounting groove of the panel.

It is worth noting that fastening the cladding using clamps looks aesthetically pleasing, since it is practically invisible. In addition, this fastener for the Block House is reliable and durable.

But the most common among builders is the installation of panels using galvanized wood screws. This option fasteners guarantee the strength and reliability of the cladding.

Installation of Block House panels

Installation of Blockhouse cladding boards is carried out from the bottom or top of the wall.

Important. How to nail a Block House correctly? The most important rule– with the tongue up, so that water does not get into the joints of the boards.

Installation methods can be either from above the wall or from below, but the main thing is to leave gaps of five centimeters on both sides to ensure ventilation of the space under the cladding.

Since wood expands and contracts with temperature changes, the gap between the cladding boards should also be one to three millimeters. This is important because tightly fastened panels can become deformed under the influence of adverse conditions. weather conditions and seasonal temperature changes.

Knowing how the Block House is attached, you can install it yourself in a short period of time. During installation, special attention should be paid to the corner joints of the cladding boards.

The corners of the connection of the external cladding are decorated with an internal or external corner. If the thickness of the material is significant, then you can hide the joints of the boards with two vertical slats.

Since the price of cladding natural wood is quite high, then additional carpentry work is not economically feasible. But in some cases, it is also possible to make forty-five degree cuts at the junction of the corners.

This corner ligament is the most reliable and durable. In addition, it provides some mobility of the cladding, this ensures that the finish does not deform during operation.

On the Internet you can find many photos and videos of installation of wooden Block House panels with step-by-step instructions. Studying them will help you install the cladding yourself both outside and inside the house.

Knowing the best way to secure the Block House and observing the sequence of work, you can quickly and efficiently finish and insulate a private Vacation home. Wood finishing gives the house a unique charm and creates a cozy atmosphere. Therefore, having chosen, the owner of the house will never regret his decision.

The block house appeared not so long ago - the 90s of the 20th century. This lumber is similar in design to lining, but its outer part has a convex shape. This feature allows, when facing, to create a surface that imitates a log house. Products are processed for milling machines for making tongue and groove, so installation is easy to do yourself. The main raw materials for the production of finishing materials are conifers trees: larch, pine, cedar, spruce. An alternative to an expensive block house made of natural wood is products made of polymers and metal. They realistically imitate wood cladding, while being resistant to moisture and microorganisms.

How to choose quality lumber

Wooden block house is used for interior and exterior decoration of the house. Among its advantages:

environmental friendliness;
attractive appearance;
vapor permeability.

Depending on the placement of the material, the requirements for it change. For interior decoration, boards with a thickness of 20–24 mm and a width of 95–105 mm, grade “Extra” or A, which are distinguished by the absence of knots and defects, are taken. Exterior decoration requires more durable material, the thickness of the boards is 40–45 mm, width – 140–200 mm. More affordable varieties are suitable here: AB or B, but the material should not have mold, cracks or knots.

Installation of a wooden block house

To install the finishing material, you will need a screwdriver and a hacksaw for cutting boards. Fixation is performed in two ways: self-tapping screws and clamps.

The use of clamps creates a reliable fastening; a self-tapping screw or nail can damage the wood, and a galvanized steel clip neatly secures the edge of the groove.

Exterior decoration is fixed not on the wall, but on a frame made of wooden beam. A multi-layer cake is placed between the block house and the surface:

vapor-permeable membrane;
sheathing;
insulation;
waterproofing;
block house.

Before installation, the boards are treated with an antiseptic and antipyrine. Mineral wool is recommended as insulation; its vapor permeability level is close to that of wood and does not burn. Facing is performed as follows:

Fixed on the wall with brackets vapor barrier film, at the joints it is glued with aluminum tape.
The sheathing is fastened from timber equal to the thickness of the insulation. The sheathing pitch is 50–60 cm. The wood is pre-treated with an antiseptic.
Mineral wool is placed between the guides.
The insulation is covered plastic film for protection against moisture.
A second layer of sheathing is filled in, to which the house block is attached with clamps; the products are connected to each other by inserting a tenon into the groove. When using self-tapping screws, the fastening is screwed into the groove, the fixation step is 40 cm.

Installation of the material begins from the bottom; when installed from the outside, the boards are placed with the groove down, this prevents water from entering the joints.

External corners are decorated with a special decorative element. For internal joining, cuts are made on the boards at an angle of 45º. Window and door openings are decorated with platbands.

Variety of materials

Among the materials from which the cladding is made are metal and polyvinyl chloride. A metal house block is produced as an imitation of rounded logs, while it is superior to a wooden product in strength, fire safety and moisture resistance. Despite its many advantages, cladding loses in appearance analogue made from lumber.

Installation of a metal block house is carried out on a galvanized profile. Unlike a tree, steel sheet, covered with a layer of polyester, is insensitive to moisture and does not require antiseptic treatment. The thickness of the material is only 0.5 mm and the width is 210 mm. The weight of a metal house block is significantly less than wooden planks and does not exert a significant load on the foundation. The guides for horizontal fastening of the trim are installed vertically. For thermal insulation, insulation is laid between the cladding and the wall - mineral wool or extruded polystyrene foam. When fastening the panels, the screws are not screwed in completely so that the material has the opportunity to move during thermal expansion. To decorate the cladding, an internal and external corner and a joining strip are used.

Vinyl block house is distinguished by its affordable price and variety of colors. The panels are resistant to temperature changes, microorganisms and moisture. They are easy to install and last up to 50 years. Installation is also carried out on the lathing. When attaching the panels, leave gaps of 1–2 mm between them to allow for expansion when heated.

Thanks to the decoration of the house with a block house, an attractive architectural style, the work does not require serious training and special knowledge; it can be done on your own by asking a partner for help.

Video

For instructions on exterior cladding of a house, see below:

Finishing the facade of the house or cladding interior walls require a material that will not only protect building structure from destruction, but will also decorate the building. Many finishing materials, different in shape, size, and performance properties, fit these parameters.

In private one-story construction, preference is often given to wooden, metal or vinyl block house panels for arranging the facade. This article will discuss what a block house is and how to install it.

Block house is quality material for cladding facades and walls inside the building. In shape it resembles a rounded log, sawn into two equal halves.

The quality of processing is much higher than that of ordinary wooden logs. For device interior partitions panels are used that simulate a full-fledged construction timber. Covering a house with a sidehouse means getting a complete imitation wooden building in the old Russian style.

Kinds

Block house panels are made of wood, metal or plastic (PVC).

Wooden

Widely used in decoration country houses and cottages. Wooden block house creates a complete imitation of a log structure. The main indicator is the quality of the wood. There are top-class panels without knots and cracks from the best varieties wood They are distinguished by their high cost.

You can choose more cheap option from wood of a lower class. Then there will be chips, cracks, and knots on the surface. The quality of processing is noticeably lower.

A wooden block house is an environmentally friendly and safe material for the human body that can be used to decorate any facade. Installation of elements must be carried out with extreme caution, as the wood may crack. Wooden facade must be treated with an antiseptic to inhibit decay processes, as well as maintain a satisfactory appearance.

Metal

Imitation of wooden beams from bent metal profiles. It can only be used to decorate facades; it is not intended for cladding interior spaces. A metal block house is often used to construct facades covered with insulation.

The cost of the material is much lower than wood. The metal block house is very durable. It protects the facade from all types of destruction. Does not deform from moisture, belongs to the class of fire-resistant materials.

Installing a metal block house is much easier to do with your own hands than installing wooden cladding.

Upon closer inspection, the façade of a metal block house looks worse than a wooden one. The sheets quickly heat up in the sun, increasing the temperature inside the building.

PVC

They are used when you need to get a facade similar to wood, but for less money. The PVC block house has a duller color. The panels do not need to be further impregnated with antiseptic. They can be used to cover dilapidated and damaged facades. They are not destroyed by moisture and ultraviolet rays. PVC block houses are easy and quick to install and are not afraid of open fire. What distinguishes them is huge selection colors.

The panels are installed not just end-to-end, but taking into account deformation gaps. This can be difficult for inexperienced installers. Seasonal temperature changes can lead to damage to the integrity of the PVC panel sheathing.

Installation of block house

All types of panels are mounted on wooden or metal carcass. There are differences in the method of attachment. Wooden elements snap into a special lock, it is almost impossible to make a mistake.

Between metal and PVC panels it is necessary to leave a deformation gap. With its help, temperature changes in the size of the facade are leveled. To increase the energy efficiency of the building, a layer of mineral insulation can be inserted between the wall and the cladding.

In addition to the block house panels themselves, many additional elements and frame parts are used to construct the facade:

Lathing. Support frame comprises metal profile CD 27x54 or wooden beam with a section of 50x50, 60x60 mm. To attach the profile to the wall, I will use U-shaped hangers.
Corner panels. Used to obtain neat joints of ordinary block house panels on internal and external corners building. Used to complement metal and vinyl facades.
Slopes, ebbs. The ebbs are made of galvanized steel. The size is selected individually for each window. Often sills are installed together with plastic or wooden window structures.
Door frames. Close the gap between the door frame and the wall. Platbands are selected for a specific door. Can be wooden, metal, plastic.
Insulation. For covering wooden or brick house outside the block house can be used
Vapor barriers. Film based is used. One or two coats are required. It releases steam in one direction without allowing water to return
Fasteners. To attach the hangers to the wall, you need a 40-60 mm self-tapping dowel. The profile is connected to the hangers using metal screws with a 25-40 mm drill.

The panels are attached to the sheathing in three ways:

On nails - for panels with a thickness of no more than 20 mm. The nail is driven into the ridge or body of the element.
Self-tapping screws are the most common mounting option. Only galvanized screws are used. If you use conventional ones, then smudges will appear on the facade due to corrosion of fasteners.

Clamps are clamps for fixing block house panels at the bottom or top. The clamps are attached to the profile using self-tapping screws.

How to calculate the consumption of a house block and additional elements

The number of block houses is calculated based on the surface area for finishing. To simplify the calculation methodology, you can not subtract windows and doors from the total area. Then you don’t need to add 10% for cutting the material.

The frame is calculated based on the height of the facade. The standard profile installation pitch is 500-600 mm. The vertical installation pitch of U-shaped hangers is 600-1000 mm. For each suspension you need to lay 3-4 self-tapping dowels. To connect the profile to the suspension you need 2-3 metal screws.

Additional elements are considered linear meters or ready-made units.

Preparing tools for work

To avoid delays and downtime during the installation of block house panels, you must carefully prepare the tools:

Laser level, mason's level, measuring tape, plumb bob, mason's string, marker or chalk.
Grinder with metal discs, hacksaw, jigsaw, metal scissors.
Hammer, screwdriver, screwdriver, mallet with rubber knob.

For a specific block house made of metal, wood or plastic, not all tools from the list may be needed. This is a combined list for all three options.

Preparing the outside of the house for paneling with a block house

Preparation starts with visual inspection. If the house is made of wood, then Special attention need to pay attention to lower crowns. What condition are they in, is there any fungus?

Stone houses are inspected for cracks in brickwork and their character. If the cracks are through and cross several rows of masonry, then there are problems in the foundation. brick wall can be treated with an antiseptic.

Everything needs to be removed from the façade. hanging elements, install wiring for external lighting.

Installation of sheathing

Block house released in special panels, equipped with spikes and grooves, so finish the walls ... Available in a variety of colors and easy to use installation. Possess light weight, so there is no significant load on foundation of the house. However, these panels are...