Foundation panel plastic. Facing the basement of the house with plastic panels with your own hands

Inexpensive, functional and beautiful way of facing the base of the wall - with plastic panels. The panels are lightweight and easy to install. Do not let water through, do not react to temperature changes. Many colors and textures, of which the most popular are brick, slate.

Features of finishing the plinth with plastic panels

Front and socle plastic is a siding. Elongated flat boards equipped with locks for connecting to each other and mounting holes for mounting on the base.

Panels for finishing the basement differ from the facade characteristics:

• large thickness: for facade siding up to one and a half millimeters, for basement - up to three;

• higher strength;
• plinth panels are shorter and wider. With a low height of the base for cladding, one row may suffice.

note

The area of ​​​​the basement board is on average about half a square meter. The mass of the coating is not more than 4 kilograms per square, i.e. it practically does not create additional load on the foundation.

You can choose panels in the same color as the facade, a few shades darker or contrasting. Invoice - to the taste of the owner of the house.

Most often, a brick is chosen for the basement, even if the rest of the facade is finished in wood.

Advantages of PVC siding:

• quick installation. The basement of a small house can be lined in a day;
• durability - half a century or more;
• there is no need for treatment with protective compounds, unlike wood.

Even metal siding is required from time to time to inspect and restore the polymer coating in places of damage. Finishing the plinth with PVC panels does not require any maintenance measures; it is enough to periodically wash the wall with water from a hose;

• low price of finishing the plinth with panels;
• resistance to water and temperature extremes, to ultraviolet rays;
• resistance to decay, corrosion, fungal and other biological damage;
• mechanical strength and plasticity. After impact deformation, the panels completely restore their shape (unlike metal siding).

• The cover is not breathable. In order to avoid the accumulation of condensate on the wall and in the insulation, it is recommended to perform the cladding using the technology of a ventilated facade (i.e., in a frame way);
• thermal expansion. To compensate for it, small gaps are left at the joints of panels with shaped elements, and the fixing screws are not fully tightened so that the panel can move.

Finishing the basement of the house with plastic panels

materials

To determine the amount of material, you need to measure the length and. The height is divided by the width of one panel, the length is divided by the length of one panel. If finishing is done in more than one row, the top one is shifted by half in relation to the bottom one so that the seams are not located along the same vertical.

In addition to ordinary boards, shaped elements will be required:

• start and finish lines. The total length is the perimeter of the house;
• corners (outer). The number of corners multiplied by the height of the base;
• J-straps;

• ebbs. You can purchase plastic ones along with a set of material or install ordinary metal ones.

For the device of the frame, it is better to use metal profiles. If you still choose a wooden beam, it must be treated with hydrophobic and antiseptic compounds.

The panels are fastened to the frame with self-tapping screws, the frame itself to the base - with dowels (you can use a mounting gun) or direct suspensions.

For the device, holes of the appropriate diameter are cut out in the panels. At the end of the installation, they are covered with decorative gratings.

For insulation, you can purchase polystyrene foam or mineral wool. The latter option on the base is not welcome due to its high hygroscopicity. A windproof membrane is pulled between the insulation and the lining.

Tools

Prepare the following tools

• screwdriver with bits;
• perforator with nozzles for concrete;
• hacksaw or jigsaw;
• roulette, level.

Procedure

1. Draw a horizontal line on the wall 3-5 cm from the blind area or soil. This is the lower edge of the frame and the installation site of the starting siding bar. Control markup by level.

2. Profiles are installed perpendicular to the future location of the panels, fixed with corners. If wooden slats are used - suspensions. The distance from the wall to the frame is such that the insulation boards fit. The step between the profiles (bars) is carried out in such a way that the siding board is attached at four points (more precisely, it is written in the instructions for the material).

3. Lay insulation, fix with dowels or glue.

4. Install the starting bar along the bottom edge of the profiles.

starter bar on wooden slats starting bar on metal profiles

5. Install a corner element on one of the corners.

6. Mark the holes for the products on the panels, cut them out.

7. Snap the finishing panel onto the lath with a lock, push it into the corner not until it stops (leave 2-3 millimeters).

8. Mounting holes are oblong oval. The self-tapping screw should be placed in the center of the hole, screwed perpendicular to the base not to the end (play about a millimeter).

9. Install the panels in the same way along the entire wall. If there are two rows, the top panel is snapped onto the bottom with a lock.

10. Install the corner element on the corner. Trim the panel if necessary.

11. Revet the next wall, etc.

12. The upper end of the protruding base. The ebb should go beyond the plane of the cladding by 3 millimeters.

13. If the plinth is located in the same plane with the wall, the upper cut is closed with a finishing strip. When cladding the facade with vinyl siding, the plinth finish bar can be used as a starting point for the facade.

14. Install decorative plastic gratings on the air vents.

Traditional stucco and brick cladding are increasingly being replaced by new ways of finishing the base using modern materials.

Such technologies include the use of panels of various types for finishing the surface of the base. Decorative panels for the foundation act as a protective coating.

The appearance of such coatings can imitate natural finishing materials.

Their use gives the room attractiveness and style. The material itself is characterized by special strength and durability.

In Russia, the use of plinth panels is mainly limited to lining the base, which is the most vulnerable part of the structure. In Europe and America, with the help of decorative panels, the entire facade surface is finished.

The use of basement siding is associated with sufficient costs. But they are offset by the advantages of the finishing material.

Advantages of decorative panels

In the manufacture of panels, polyvinyl chloride is used. It has a number of advantages:

• Protects the basement surface from external environmental influences;
• It has high density and strength. The service life of the facade coating can reach up to 50 years;
• Installation is simple. Finishing work can be carried out independently;

• Basement siding gives the building a beautiful look;
• The material has universal properties. It can be used for facing residential buildings, shopping and entertainment centers;
• The coating is well suited to vinyl facade cladding;
• No special conditions are required for transportation.

The basement coating has good technical characteristics and can be used in various natural areas. It is able to withstand large temperature fluctuations; retain the original properties when exposed to frost, do not collapse from shock during strong cooling, resist fungi and mold.

Basement installation

Basement siding has convenient dimensions. This allows for self-assembly. When connecting products, a locking method is used. For fixing, nails or self-tapping screws are used.

During the work, certain points should be taken into account, allowing for a high-quality installation:

• Start laying from the bottom of the base;
• The next wall can be finished after the previous one has been processed;
• Self-tapping screws must be screwed perpendicular to the surface of the base;
• When joining, there must be a gap between the tile and the wall. The material may expand from temperature exposure;
• To cut the coating, you can use a jigsaw, saw or grinder;
• Fastening panels on corner surfaces must be carried out using special strips.

When choosing the type of basement surface, the shape of the walls of the building and the dimensions of the base should be taken into account. If you need to significantly cut the sheets, it is better to use a material that imitates stone. Then it will be possible to achieve a reduction in the consumption of panels.

Watch the video to learn more about the installation of basement siding:

Scope of use

Decorative foundation panels can be used in various operations. They are used for sheathing:

• Socle parts and walls of a building structure;
• Internal walls and partitions in residential and office premises, restaurants and cafes;
• Garages, gazebos, fences and other structures. As a result, the surface acquires a natural look;
• Insulated building walls;
• fireplace facade;
• Surfaces in rooms with high levels of humidity.

The use of a basement coating will help get rid of the need for regular painting of walls and frequent repairs. It will improve the characteristics of the foundation and will contribute to the beautiful appearance of the building.

Application of PVC products

PVC products are called vinyl. They are made in the form of two-layer parts. Polyvinyl chloride is used in their production. As a result of the two-layer coating, high strength and reliability are ensured.

With the help of one of the layers, the physical properties of the finish are preserved, and with the help of the other, the lining is protected from the influence of adverse influences. Such coatings have universal characteristics.

You can learn more about PVC products for base cladding by watching the video:

This coating provides good protection against moisture. It does not require constant care. If necessary, the material can be cleaned with ordinary water.

Using basement siding

Decorative panels for the foundation can be made of polypropylene. It has a stronger base and is more resistant to environmental influences. The reason for these properties are the special stabilizers contained in the material. In addition, such panels have a greater thickness.

Products have an affordable price, which is slightly higher than the cost of vinyl material. The service life of such cladding can reach several tens of years. It does not lose its operational characteristics and attractive appearance.

With the help of socle siding, you can imitate almost any coating. This allows you to use it to implement the most daring artistic ideas.

No special skills are required to install the plinth. Such finishing can be done using minimal labor costs in a short time.

Panels imitating natural stone

The material for the manufacture of which artificial stone is used is almost the same as the natural coating. But it is much easier to work with such panels than with real stone.

When facing, simple operations are used. You can carry out independent installation and not involve professional builders in the work.

On sale there are panels for finishing corner surfaces. The corners of the plinth can be designed especially neatly. Artificial stone, unlike natural, has a very reasonable price.

Modern technologies for the production of cladding panels do not stand still. Now, for facing the basement of the foundation, there are special materials that can withstand severe loads.

The upper part of the foundation, which is located above the ground level, is called the base. She is constantly under the influence of negative factors, such as:

• Increased humidity.
• Sharp temperature jumps.
• Mechanical impact (shocks, scratches).
• Insects, mold and rodents.

Also, the basement is that part of the house through which a large amount of heat is lost from the interior. Therefore, it must be covered with facing materials. When choosing a finish, they are guided by what it can protect against the above negative influences.

Types of plinth cladding

The range of hardware stores offers a wide selection of plinth panels. As a starting material, manufacturers choose:

1. polyvinyl chloride;
2. cement with the addition of cellulose fibers;
3. metal;
4. acrylic.

Each type of cladding has its positive and negative aspects of application.

Features and Benefits

Now consider each type separately to determine which material is suitable in a particular case.

Vinyl siding

This is one of the siding options. Such panels differ from wall panels in the greater thickness of the material. Its main advantages are:

Among the shortcomings are the following:

1. No heat-insulating and noise-absorbing properties. Therefore, before installing such a cladding, the plinth must be covered with insulating materials.
2. Linear changes under the influence of high and low temperatures. This disadvantage must be taken into account during installation. In the process of fastening, I leave a compensation gap, which will allow the panels to move smoothly and not deform at the same time.
3. The material ignites easily.

Fiber cement boards

This version of the basement panels is made from high-quality cement with the addition of components that improve the properties of the base substance. It can be cellulose fibers and quartz sand. The cost of this cladding is higher than the previous version.

The positive points are:

• Fire and environmental safety.
• Resistant to high temperatures.
• Strength.
• Resists aggressive cleaners.

There are also disadvantages here:

1. Poor moisture repellency. Special impregnations help to cope with this.
2. Fragility during transportation and installation.
3. The damaged panel is replaced completely.
4. Large board weight.

A representative of cement panels for facing works is aquapanel. It consists of a cement core, which is covered on both sides with a fiberglass mesh, creating a strong frame. Such panels are used as a basis for decorating both outside and inside the building.

metal plates

Made from galvanized steel. It can be a kind of siding or corrugated board.

The material is different:

• Durability of operation if the polymer coating is not damaged.
• UV-resistant - color remains virtually unchanged.
• The ability to use with sudden changes in temperature indicators.
• Repels moisture.
• Does not ignite.
• Does not promote the development of microorganisms.
• High levels of strength.

The main disadvantages are:

1. The heavy weight of the structure, therefore it is possible to veneer plinths of a solid structure.
2. Dimensional changes during heating and cooling.
3. Lack of thermal and sound insulation.
4. It is not possible to return the original appearance of the curved panel.

Acrylic boards

Acrylic resins and other polymers are used for production. Such panels are more resistant to UV radiation than plastic products. The color is preserved throughout the entire period of operation. Manufacturers claim that with proper installation and care, panels can last more than 50 years.

Acrylic material does not burn, but melts, and caustic and harmful substances are not emitted. Also, the panels are resistant to temperatures from -50 to +85 degrees and high ambient humidity.

Main manufacturing companies

It is better to buy decorative facing material in specialized stores, where many manufacturers are represented and always require quality certificates. Since there are many types of basement panels, there are also a sufficient number of manufacturers. Some specialize in a particular type of cladding, while others offer different options.

Foreign manufacturers:

• Decke (Docke).
• Vox (Vox).
• Novik.

Most often, owners of private houses choose foreign companies, referring to quality guarantees. But they are also often faked, so be sure to check the certificates.
Domestic manufacturers are no longer inferior in quality to foreign firms, but the products are much cheaper.

1. Dolomite.
2. Alta profile.
3. Technical equipment.

How to choose

Since the base is often exposed to negative influences, the choice is taken very responsibly. The first thing they pay attention to is the quality of the decorative coating. It should not have any defects. Also pay attention to:

• Part sizes. Items from the same package and batch have the same parameters.
• docking. If there is a gap between the two panels when docking, then it is better not to take this option.
• Mounting holes - evenly spaced along the edge and have an oval shape.
• If there are metal elements for fixing, then they should not have bends, damage, or rust. They are securely attached to the panel.
• Cost - good material cannot cost a penny. And it’s not worth saving on the lining of the basement at all.
• The presence of a certificate from the seller and the technical characteristics indicated in it.

Only if the selected product meets all the above requirements, you can buy it.

Calculation and purchase of materials

1. The length of the base around the perimeter of the house.
2. Plinth height. If the indicators differ on different walls, then this is also taken into account.

The obtained parameters are compared with the dimensions of the panels and additional elements, and the number of parts is calculated. But they always take materials with a margin of 15% of the figure received. No one is immune from marriage in the process of fitting parts to size, especially if all the work is done by hand.

Do-it-yourself installation technology

Manufacturers indicate the rules for mounting basement panels on the packaging of the material or in a separate instruction. These are general provisions that, of course, must be followed, but professional craftsmen have their own tricks and nuances.

If the owner decided to install the panels on his own, then it is worth consulting with those who have been doing this for more than a year. Or at least watch a few videos on the Internet.

Preparing the tool for work

Before starting work, it is necessary to collect all the tools and materials so as not to be distracted. For you will need:

• Metal profile or wooden beam for the construction of the crate.
• Fasteners (dowels, self-tapping screws, kleimers).
• Perforator.
• Building level.
• Roulette.
• Panel cutting tool.
• Insulation and waterproofing membranes, if necessary before facing.
• Plinth panels.
• Finishing elements that will make the design airtight and more attractive.

Lathing construction

The first step in facing the basement will be the installation of the frame. For this part of the house, it is better to choose a metal crate, it is durable and less prone to destruction. Wood is also used, but before installation it is treated with antiseptics and water-repellent agents.

1. A horizontal frame is suitable for the plinth, but vertical elements can also be added if necessary.
2. When installing the lower part of the frame, be sure to retreat 3-5 cm from the ground.
3. How exactly the profile is installed is checked using the building level.

Under the basement panels, the surface must be insulated. An exception is made only when a sandwich or thermal panels are selected for finishing, which already have insulation. A small ventilation gap is left between the lining and the heat-insulating material. Through it, excess moisture will be ventilated by air currents.

Fastening

After the frame is built, proceed to install the panels. Consider the option of installing basement siding:

• A starting bar is attached to the bottom of the frame. An expansion gap of 5 mm is left between the two elements, which will allow the material to expand when heated.
• The fastener is inserted exactly in the center of the hole in the perforated edge.
• Strongly tighten the fasteners is not worth it. Self-tapping screws do not twist one turn. When the part is fixed, it must be moved from side to side. If this is done, then everything is done correctly.
• The construction level checks how evenly the part is fixed.
• Now fix the outer and inner corner elements.
• Next, take the first part and insert its lower edge into the starting plan, side into the corner profile.
• At the top, the panel is fixed with self-tapping screws.
• After installation, it is also necessary to move the part.
• All the following panels are installed in the same way.

Installation of finishing elements

Finishing parts are installed last. The ebb is fixed in such a way that it goes under the facade facing material. At the same time, it is fixed to the top bar of the frame, which was equipped for the installation of plinth panels.

If not siding was used for cladding, but another type of panel, then it is necessary to fix the corner elements, which prevent the penetration of atmospheric moisture under the finish.

Facing the base with panels is easy even for someone who has never done such a thing. In order for everything to be done efficiently and correctly, you should not rush. All measurements are checked several times. Also, do not forget about the possibility of the part to move.

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Currently, finishing the foundation of a house with stone and brick panels is gaining more and more popularity, which is much more convenient and more profitable than facing with natural material or composite. For this, the most common vinyl or acrylic plinth siding is used, only with a certain pattern. Such panels, in fact, can imitate any stone or decorative brick that is used for decoration, as you can see by looking at the photos located in this material.

Basement siding imitating granite

What is a plinth

Brick plinth on a strip monolithic foundation

In the general sense, the plinth is the part that rises above ground level. Such a tape can have a height of 20 cm to a meter, although other options are possible if necessary, that is, it can be higher or lower, especially in cases where the house is on a sloping site. In some cases, the foundation is poured flush with the ground surface, and then brickwork of the desired height is placed on the tape, but this is only practical on flat areas. If there is a slope, and sometimes it is significant, then it is much more convenient for the strip foundation to build a formwork of the required height and pour a monolithic tape, the upper part of which will be the base.

It is also possible to build a basement on, and pile-screw foundations, although the options will differ from each other. For example, on a slab base, it is possible to raise brick or block masonry of the desired height around the perimeter, which is similar in principle to a plinth on a strip foundation. But for columnar and pile-screw bases along the bottom of the building (to the height of the piles or more), a frame crate is constructed, which is sheathed with siding and the first time, especially not for the builder, it is not possible to understand what foundation the house stands on.

What is siding

The word "siding" is a transliteration from the English "siding", which means exterior cladding, which is used for the facades of residential and public low-rise buildings. According to the material from which the panels are made, it can be:

• woody;
• wooden;
• steel;
• cement;
• acrylic;
• vinyl (PVC);
• sandwich panels.

Such panels can be either horizontal or vertical, although the latter option is not very common and is used mainly for cafes and various types of outlets. Basically, preference is given to horizontal panels, which in turn are divided into wall and basement, although this is a rather arbitrary division. The fact is that often when decorating walls with wall siding, they cover the building from the roof to the blind area, or vice versa, they use basement siding for this purpose. But be that as it may, acrylic, vinyl or sandwich panels are more often used for. The last option is two layers of cement and extruded, which serves not only as decoration, but also as insulation.

Note. There is a misconception that siding can be used as interior cladding, but this is not the case. For interior work, aluminum, PVC, MDF panels and wooden lining can be used, but not siding.

What determines the cost

The variety of plinth panels imitating stone, brick or tile is very large

When finishing the foundation of a house with panels, a huge choice is provided for the consumer - in part you see this in the photo above. But for the choice, the main factor is often the cost of the material, and only then its appearance or dimensions. Most often, more precisely, this is the main component, the price is determined by the manufacturer's brand. It turns out that foreign companies turn out to be the most expensive, but there are domestic panels that have already learned how to make them no worse than “them” and such products are cheaper. If we talk about size, then the cost also grows along with the area, but in such cases it is easier and faster to install.

Basement Siding Selection Factors

Several types of plinth panels

When for a base, you should pay attention to several factors:

• if we take into account that in addition to the aesthetic function, siding also carries a utilitarian one, that is, it protects the surface from the effects of precipitation, wind loads and temperature changes, then its surface should not have any mechanical flaws;
• also, such material can be protection from cats and dogs, if they have a habit of scratching walls - the panel can be checked for mechanical strength by bending it - if everything is in order, then there will be no white stripe;
• polyvinyl chloride siding is thicker than acrylic, therefore, its mechanical strength increases;
• the verification of aesthetic qualities includes the burning out of vinyl in the sun - most often there are no problems with this, but it’s still worth asking the seller;
• before buying, measure the height of the basement of your house in order to select the panels according to the height as accurately as possible - the fewer scraps, the cheaper the purchase will cost you, since you will not buy too much;
• the presence of a license or certificate for a product is a 99% guarantee of its quality - ask the seller for one of these documents.

Pros and cons of vinyl plinth siding

What can be said good about PVC panels:

1. they are easy to install, and the cost of such material is relatively low;
2. it is possible to imitate natural stone, which is much cheaper;
3. panels are designed not only for mild climates, but also for harsh regions - allowable temperature drops from -50⁰C to +50⁰C;
4. as a rule, modern polymers are not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, therefore, they do not fade in the sun;
5. it is elastic and due to this quality it has high mechanical strength - in fact, it cannot be pierced with a kick;
6. does not require special care - it can simply be washed with running water under pressure.

There are not so many negative qualities here, but they still exist;

1. it is not always possible to choose panels by color and size in the store and this has to be done on order;
2. in case of fire, PVC does not ignite, but it melts very quickly, although it does not emit toxins.

Finishing work

To carry out finishing work, you should immediately prepare all the necessary tools and materials. Their set for the most part depends on the base, that is, it can be tape (brick, blocks, monolithic concrete), or frame, if the house stands on a pile-screw or column foundation.

Video: Sheathing the foundation with plinth panels

Tools and materials

A selection of tools for installing siding

This list will indicate all the tools that may be needed for the installation of siding in one case or another:

• grinder with a cutting disc for metal or a hacksaw for metal;
• a hacksaw for wood or a hand circular saw;
• metal scissors;
• puncher with a set of drills;
• electric or cordless drill (screwdriver);
• normal and water level;
• chocline (cord for beating lines);
• metric tape measure, pencil.

Guides for socle siding

From the materials you will need the following:

• basement siding with your choice of stone or brick imitation;
• guide profiles for mounting;
• lathing materials: wooden slats or CD profiles;
• perforated galvanized hangers for brackets (preferably reinforced);
• insulation (polystyrene or extruded polystyrene foam);
• oriented strand board not lower than OSB-3 (moisture resistant board);
• dowels and self-tapping screws for mounting the crate;
• self-tapping screws with a press washer for mounting panels and rails;
• small self-tapping screws (fleas) 9-11 mm for fastening the CD.

Installation work

I want to make a small introduction before explaining the essence of the installation work. The fact is that the cladding can be carried out in the process of building a private house or the construction itself was carried out taking into account such cladding in the future. It is this option that will be discussed below, but there may be another situation. For example, a house has already stood for 10 or 20 years and there is a monolithic concrete plinth protruding 5-6 cm beyond the vertical level of the wall. But in order to make an identical frame on that old plinth, it must be knocked down, otherwise the protrusion will be too large, and this is difficult and not always desirable. Therefore, in such cases, you can use a continuous crate, which will also serve as a heater, namely, screw OSB-3 10-12 mm thick to it.

Frame construction and insulation

Extruded polystyrene foam insulation installed under the frame

These two types of work are combined into one process, since the installation of the frame and insulation are interdependent. First of all, you need to screw the perforated suspensions to the base and immediately bend them in the form of the letter “P” - these are the brackets on which the vertical CD profiles will be attached. The step between them depends on the size of the panels, so here you have to make your own decision (vertical step for brackets is no more than 40 cm). This is followed - better, of course, extruded polystyrene foam, but the foam is cheaper, only in the second case, take PSB-S 25. To install these panels, they are simply pricked onto the brackets, trying to make them as close to each other as possible, and after that the mounting foam all seams and gaps. In some places, penoplex can be fixed with umbrella dowels for reliability.

Now vertical CDs are screwed, but at the same time they are constantly checked by a vertical level and a thread for coincidence along the plane - this parameter should be the same throughout the entire wall, and preferably the entire perimeter of the house. The protruding ears of the brackets are simply bent to the sides, but if you need pieces of galvanized perforated tape for some washers or gaskets, you can cut them off with metal scissors. CD to the brackets is fixed with the help of "fleas".

Way of docking CD profiles without the help of connecting crabs

Now you need to fix the horizontal profiles, the distance between which also depends on the size of the siding. In fact, the Knauf company that developed these profiles provided special docking elements or crabs for such connections, but they are expensive, although they do not have super strength, and craftsmen use them extremely rarely. The top photo shows how the docking is done - at the horizontal profile, both shelves are cut at the sole and bent in the form of ears, after which the docking is carried out with small self-tapping screws (fleas).

Panel mounting

First of all, set the border contour

First of all, a fringing contour is installed, these are guides in the form of a j-trim plank starting profile (in those places where the siding abuts against an adjacent wall), connecting H-bars, internal and external corners. All of them are firmly screwed with self-tapping screws with a press washer, regardless of whether it is an internal or external mount.

Note. If H-bars are not provided for in the configuration of a certain line of basement siding, but they are needed, then in this case two outer corners can be screwed side by side.

Fastening panels with self-tapping screws with a press washer

Panels are most often mounted from left to right and from bottom to top, while the edge of the first panel is arbitrarily cut with a grinder (hacksaw) and inserted into a corner or a j-trim bar, fixing from below occurs along the starting profile. The panels are attached to the frame through the mounting holes with self-tapping screws with a press washer, trying to screw it in the middle, but not all the holes are used, but through one or two. Screws should not be screwed all the way, as it is necessary to leave freedom for thermal deformation of PVC (only the central screw can be screwed all the way).

Metal drips installed above the plinth

After mounting all the panels, you need to close the upper, empty part, and for this, metal ebbs are used, which are screwed to the wall. They have a slight slope, which ensures good drainage of water during precipitation. If the house has a basement, then the same ebbs are used to make slopes.

Note. It is advisable not to rest the bottom panel against the blind area, but to raise it by 2-3 cm - this will allow various debris brought by rain or melted snow not to accumulate there.

Video: Installation of basement siding

Conclusion

You have now learned about how the foundation of a house is finished with stone panels, although this is not the only option and each master can bring something new. However, a few photos and videos shown in this material will help you understand the nuances.

You can decorate the basement of the house with various materials that can reliably protect the upper part of the foundation from getting wet, solar ultraviolet radiation, and mechanical damage. Brick, clinker, masonry or siding is usually used - polymer or composite panels that imitate masonry with high quality.

In the construction markets there is a cladding of any kind. Before determining which material is best suited for the architectural style of the cottage, the following factors must be considered:

• the protruding base will have to be additionally protected by ebbs;
• flexible tiles have a minimum layer thickness, which can be pasted over a concrete surface;
• maximizes the design of the basement brickwork;
• inside the frames on which panels, siding or corrugated board are attached, you can lay a heater to eliminate heat loss through the ceilings, floors of the lower floor;
• frame systems by default are more maintainable, can be updated at any time during operation.

Advice! It is better to decorate the protruding plinth before facing the facades, so that, if necessary, hide the upper mounting shelf of the ebb under the wall finishing material.

Brickwork

To overlay the basement with bricks, it is necessary to make a separate base for masonry. On heaving soils, for this it is necessary to replace 40 cm of soil with crushed stone and / or sand, compacted in layers.

Unlike a concrete foundation, this facing material has half the resource in contact with the ground. On top of the underlying layer, rolled waterproofing in 2 - 3 layers is required. To completely eliminate subsidence of brickwork, a rigid bond with a plinth is used:

• after laying 2 - 3 rows in the supporting structure, blind holes are drilled to a depth of 4 - 6 cm;
• 6 - 10 mm reinforcement is inserted into them, connecting the main wall with the cladding;

It is recommended to use ceramic bricks, slotted, hollow stone or hyper-pressed modifications. Masonry is carried out exclusively in rows of spoons in half a brick. To eliminate the cold bridge, which is essentially the basement structure, basalt wool or extruded polystyrene foam can be laid between the facing brick and the supporting structure.

Important! The insulation must be joined to the thermal insulation of the facade or brought along the upper part of the basement inside under the layer of wall cladding in the absence of thermal insulation.

Clinker

You can finish the ground part of the foundation of the house with clinker tiles. The budget will be approximately equal to brick cladding. However, this material has some advantages:

• the maximum possible operational resource of all known claddings;
• the presence of ready-made corner (external / internal) elements;
• fastening to the walls, no need for your own foundation;
• insignificant loading of the load-bearing frame due to the low weight of the clinker;
• high artistic value of the decorative coating.

There are different types of clinker tiles that imitate masonry, torn, rocky, polished stone. Therefore, you can choose the design option for the basement in full accordance with the architectural style of a private cottage.

Clinker tiles are fixed with an adhesive solution, panels made of this material are attached to the frame. The first option does not allow you to insulate the ground part of the foundation, the second allows you to install polystyrene foam inside the crate.

Advice! There is a clinker tile for steps, which allows, when finishing the plinth with the same material, to achieve maximum aesthetics of the perception of facades.

Polymer sand tiles

An inexpensive option for finishing the basement of a house is a polymer-sand composite, from which tiles of various formats are made. This material is very light, practically does not load the foundation structure, is attached either to the frame crate or to tile adhesive.

The texture usually imitates natural stone or brickwork. The material is moisture resistant, with a minimum coefficient of expansion, resistant to solar ultraviolet radiation, aggressive media and mechanical damage. The tile is cut with a hand saw in any direction, you can choose any format to reduce cutting waste.

Important! Additional elements for this cladding do not exist, therefore, an exact fit in corners and mates is required.

A natural stone

If there is cheap natural stone in the region, you can finish the basement of the house with this material. This option is more suitable for seasonal buildings, in which external insulation of the underground and above-ground parts of the foundation is not required. Heavy material is planted on a mortar or tile adhesive, significantly loads the load-bearing frame of the cottage, and does not hold on to the insulation.

Granite, gravel, dolomite stone has high strength and moisture resistance. However, when facing, many mortar joints are obtained, which do not initially have the indicated characteristics. Therefore, finishing costs increase for the purchase of grouts, which provide waterproofing of the joints.

Important! The stone cannot be fixed on the frames, so the maintainability of the cladding is zero.

Fake diamond

Of all the modifications of artificial stone, concrete slabs with a decorative outer layer are usually used to finish the basement of a house. To improve the characteristics, the material is modified with moisture-resistant additives, colored by weight to increase the wear resistance of the front surface.

The fastening of artificial stone is standard - the adhesive layer after the foundation has been treated with a primer. This cladding can be used with any facade coatings. Integration into the exterior and architectural style is high by default.

Tiles, porcelain tiles

To finish the basement of the house with tiles or porcelain stoneware, you will first have to level the surfaces. The thickness of the adhesive layer should not exceed 1 cm, modifications can only be used for outdoor work.

Porcelain stoneware is much stronger, tiles have a wider assortment, a richer choice of textures, colors and formats. Therefore, when using tiles, you can reduce the consumption of cutting. The material slightly loads the foundation, the seams are rubbed with special moisture-resistant compounds.

Important! The tile is not a full-fledged waterproofing material. Therefore, the surface of the plinth before facing can and should be treated with a primer, coated with bituminous mastic. The tile does not adhere to glass hydroisol.

Plaster

The budget option for finishing the basement of a house is traditionally the leveling of surfaces with plaster, putty solutions. However, these materials require protection from moisture, additional decoration. Therefore, they are painted with water-based, dispersed, acrylic, acrylate and oil compositions.

The same materials are used in wet facades, as they adhere quite firmly to expanded polystyrene or basalt wool when using reinforcing meshes. Therefore, the basement of a building for seasonal use can simply be plastered and painted, while the basement of a permanent residence is best insulated and plastered and covered with decorative plaster.

basement siding

If you're on a tight budget, vinyl plinth siding is a better choice for your building. Despite the name, facades are often finished entirely on the outside with this material. For example, a budget "framework" can be completely sheathed with basement siding, giving the dwelling the architecture of a brick cottage.

Photo of a vinyl plinth siding panel imitating brick.

Unlike standard linear panels, plinth siding is produced in the form of modules with dimensions of about 1.2 x 0.5 m 18 - 30 mm thick. The texture usually imitates stone or masonry; panels have locks to connect them together. Inside the crate of the frame, you can lay a heater, reducing the heat loss of the building.

Important! Basement siding has the widest range of extensions. In addition to ebbs and corners, manufacturers produce starting, finishing strips and clamps for covert fastening of panels.

profiled sheet

Facing the ground part of the foundation with corrugated board is a budget option. At the same time, the facades are of low artistic value, so it is better to use this cladding for outbuildings. Installation is carried out on a frame made of timber or a galvanized profile, fixed to the plinth from the outside.

Sheets can be fixed on the runs with rivets or self-tapping screws. For the profiled sheet, there are additional elements that allow you to qualitatively decorate the outer and inner corners, install ebbs above the plinth.

Important! When choosing corrugated board, there is practically no cutting waste, since you can order sheets of the required height, mounted without fitting.

Flexible roof tiles

This method of facing the ground part of the foundation, in principle, is not the intended use of roofing. Flexible tiles are very thin, they cannot hide even minor flatness defects, therefore, they require a perfectly even base.

This decoration technology is more suitable for picking up columnar or pile-grillage foundations. A crate is stuffed along the supporting vertical elements or girders are attached, asbestos-cement sheets are hung on them, their surface can be pasted over with flexible bituminous tiles, additionally secured with self-tapping screws. Usually choose the types of tiles as similar as possible to the stone.

The use of composite materials made of fiber cement for finishing the basement of a house makes it possible to provide a 20-30 year resource. The panel is created from a mixture of cement and wood fibers by hot pressing, the outer surface is laminated or covered with a protective layer. They are made to imitate various materials - wood, brick, stone.

In addition to weather resistance and self-sufficient face design, fiber cement panels have self-cleaning properties. Dust and dirt are washed away by rain or water from a hose. Panel locks are supplemented with sealing elements that ensure high tightness of the facing layer.

Photo of a plinth made of fiber cement panels

Thus, the plinth can be decorated in many ways, depending on the available construction budget, the architectural style of the building, and the preferences of the owner. It is necessary to focus on the resource of coatings, the weight of linings, the thickness and price of materials.