Options for finishing the house from the timber

A large number of people prefer to build their own country house out of wood. The material for the walls in this case is a log or bar. This is not surprising, because wooden housing is undoubtedly the most environmentally friendly, practical, convenient in construction and quite durable. Fold the frame from the beam and bring it under the roof does not take much time. A qualified team will do it in a couple of weeks. Quite another matter is the external and internal decoration of the constructed housing. It is necessary to start the finishing works not earlier than in a year. This is due to the fact that houses made of wood give a very large shrinkage. Haste in this case is completely inappropriate, since it can lead to deformation of the finishing material and the created structures.

Features of finishing works on timber houses

Properties of wooden log houses are such that their shrinkage can last several years. The duration depends on the type of timber, the kind of sealing lining between the rims, the way the lumber is fastened to each other. Immediately after the construction all the wooden parts must be ground and covered with an antiseptic compound. Impregnation should be repeated after another two years, so that the antiseptic effect was maximum and the cant beak did not start to deteriorate under the influence of atmospheric precipitation and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. For this reason, it is not recommended to finish the house in a year, but it is better to do it in 2 years, when all the antiseptic works will be finished.

It is worth noting that the construction of houses is most often used bar with a cross section of 150x150 mm. This is not enough for a comfortable stay in the winter, because the standard for the thickness of the walls of wood - 40 cm This luxury is unlikely to be allowed. Therefore, to ensure a comfortable microclimate in cold winter conditions, it is necessary to trim the walls with a heater and decorative products. Fortunately the choice of modern materials for this purpose is very diverse.

When choosing a finishing material, most people rely on their preferences in the style of decoration. Anyone who wants to keep the charm of the wooden house in force acquires a lining or a block house that successfully imitates a natural log. Lovers of modern design will soon stop at the following options:

• Vinyl or metal siding.
• Bricklaying.
• Modern thermo panels.
• Panels from fiber cement.
• Various kind of plaster mixes.

Depending on the material selected, the house finish variants come in two different shapes:

• With the mounting of hinged facades.
• Using plaster or other plastic solutions.

Let's consider in more detail different ways of finishing.

Hinged wood facades

If you want to preserve the natural woody appearance of your house, then the most successful finishing materials for this are lining and a natural block house. They give a unique natural flavor and charm to the structure, as well as help to hide under a variety of communications and surface defects. The durability of this material is quite sufficient for the life of one or two generations. Wood has excellent sound and heat insulation qualities. It is noteworthy that the lining is the only material for hinged facades, which is used not only in the exterior, but also in the interior decoration.

The technology of sawing a lining is such that its profile has standard connections with spikes and grooves, as well as recesses for ventilation. This helps to easily mount the slats on the crate without gaps, creating a ventilated surface, which minimizes the appearance of dampness, mold and fungus. Do the lining from both coniferous and hardwood. For outdoor decoration, it is optimal to use products from coniferous trees: pine, larch, spruce or cedar. This is due to the high content of resin, which is better than any antiseptic preserves wood from the external effects of adverse natural factors.

For all its advantages, the lining can have some drawbacks, just by virtue of its natural origin. This can be various defects in the structure of the wood. Therefore, when buying this material, you should pay close attention to the following nuances:

• The cutting direction should be strictly vertical, and the number of knots should be minimal. The edges of all rails must be level, and the surfaces are not like a helicopter screw.
• The degree of drying of the material is of great importance. Insufficiently dry linings in due course gives noticeable shrinkage, forming perceptible crevices, and too oversaturated can simply crack even during installation.
• The lining strips must be solid with no blue and different spots. Their presence suggests a deep fungal attack on the wood.
• The color of the lining must correspond to the type of wood from which it is made.

Block house is essentially the same lining, only in appearance simulating a log. The front part of this material copies the shape of a log or even a bar. Installation of the block house does not cause any difficulties and is made quickly enough. In addition, under it, as well as under the lining can be placed any insulation. The installation technique of the block house is such that in the event of damage, it is possible to replace any facade element without resorting to dismantling the neighboring ones. Panels of this material also have spikes and grooves on the ends, which makes it possible to perform the installation without the formation of cracks.

To simulate a log, pine and larch are best suited. The products are well dried and impregnated with special antiseptic agents that allow not only to protect the facade from decay and deformation, but also reduce the degree of exposure to fire. This makes the facades of the block house very reliable and durable. Hinged facades made of natural wood are very attractive and decorative in themselves. For additional decoration of the facade, you can use carved elements, decoration with natural stone in some places, decorative plaster or metal.

Artificial materials in the manufacture of hinged facades

Anyone who wishes to give his wooden house a modern look is likely to stop at some of the artificial façade materials. Most often it's metal or vinyl siding. It does not lose its popularity among the people, thanks to the very sought-after qualities:

• The weight of the material is very small, which makes it possible to cover the facade of the house on a weak foundation.
• The siding strength is sufficient to withstand natural phenomena and mechanical stress.
• The material is capable of withstanding temperature changes over a fairly wide range, as well as the effects of atmospheric precipitation.
• High-quality metal siding does not burn out in the sun. This can not be said about cheap vinyl.
• Very large selection of colors.
• Any, even vinyl siding, is not flammable.
• He does not need complex care or additional treatment.

Today such a variety of vinyl siding, as decorative facade PVC panels, has become especially popular. They can perfectly imitate marble, natural stone, granite, brickwork. Such panels not only look beautiful on the facade, they are also easily mounted, washed and have excellent resistance to chemical influences.

Metal siding is made of galvanized steel, so it is heavier than vinyl. For this reason, to use it, one must be sure of the strength of the foundation of the wooden house. But this material is the most durable and fireproof among products of this kind.

Thermal panels are a very reliable material. Their basis is polyurethane, which is covered with clinker tiles. This design allows you to produce, together with the lining and insulation of the house from the timber. Clinker tiles are not subject to burn-out and deformation, and also has a great variety of surface types. Such material is very durable and does not respond to fungi, mold and microorganisms. Installation of thermal panels is carried out on a frame or special guides in a seamless way.

Finishing the timber house is possible and with the help of panels made of fiber cement. They are produced in a wide range of colors, perfectly withstand the influence of the environment, practical and durable. Fix the fiber cement slabs with screws to a wooden wall. Their standard size is 0.9 x 3 m.

The house is made of wood with a facade brick only after full shrinkage. It should be provided in advance, taking care of a solid foundation under the masonry. Despite the rather high cost of this type of finishes, many prefer it for the following reasons:

• The heat savings significantly improves.
• Reduces the risk of fire.
• Strengthens strength and increases the life of the house.
• Decorate the house.

The laying of the facing brick is done so that there is a gap between the wooden walls and the brick. This creates a ventilated facade, which protects the wood from rotting. In addition, a sheet heat insulation can be laid in this gap.

Plastering the walls of the wooden house

Another way to finish the timber house - it's plastering. This method is called a "wet" lining. Apply the plaster to a pre-prepared frame with reinforcing mesh. It is necessary that the plaster does not exfoliate from the walls. The exterior finish of the wooden house can be realized with the use of several types of plaster mixtures:

• Acrylic.
• Mineral.
• Mosaic.

Mineral plaster is produced on the basis of ordinary Portland cement. In addition, it includes hydrophobic components for plasticization. This plaster is perfect for outdoor work. Its only drawback is the presence of a single light gray color.

Acrylic plaster is also suitable for exterior finishing. Due to its hydrophobicity, it has a moisture-repellent ability, is resistant to various mechanical effects, has a good choice of colors. Its drawback - increased permeability for water vapor, which guarantees a natural air exchange between the wooden walls and the environment, but at the same time shortens the life of the acrylic plaster. Mosaic plaster includes additives of marble or quartz chips. This composition provides high decorative facades, as well as reliable protection against the influence of external negative factors.

It should be noted that unlike hinged facade structures, plastering the surface of wooden walls to a non-specialist is problematic enough. Therefore, if you do not know anything about this, it's better to hire professional plasterers or choose another method of finishing.

Interior finish of the house walls from the

timber beam. Unlike the exterior trim, the interior does not assume such a wide variety. The materials for interior decoration are subject to a number of requirements: environmental friendliness, no harmful vapors, ergonomic, convenient installation and the possibility of regular surface renewal.

Perhaps the most common material for finishing wooden walls inside the house is plasterboard. Work with him is a pleasure. Sheets are so flexible and pliable that almost any shape can be cut out of them. It can be applied absolutely any finish coating. Mount drywall on the frame or directly on the walls. The first method is preferable, since it allows you to observe the ideal evenness of the walls, and also makes it possible to hide wiring and various engineering communications.

Another material for interior finishing of timber beams is all the same plaster. Its application is the same as on external walls, but the variety of species is much greater. Here there can be decorative Venetian plaster and ordinary, on which subsequently finishing the finish in the form of wallpaper or color.

It is possible and the interior walls are trimmed with a lining, but this is already an amateur, as too much wood is not to everyone's liking.

Thus, wooden lumber walls do not limit the use of any facade materials. The choice of options today is very wide, so it must be guided by its own taste and expediency.