When choosing materials for exterior decoration of any structure, each owner pursues several goals at the same time. The most attention is paid to the appearance of the building, especially if it is residential. This is understandable, especially now, with such an abundance of assortment of appropriate products, the use of which can substantially "rejuvenate" any design.
Other characteristics of facing are also important: stability before atmospheric influences( precipitation, ultraviolet radiation), strength, durability. For our latitudes, one of the most acute problems is the need to minimize the heat loss, so the insulation of buildings is mandatory.
This issue is not a problem for owners of newly built houses, as all the necessary activities are carried out in the course of general works. But those who decided to make repairs, reconstruct their homes, have something to think about. The fact is that quite often the installation of some heat-insulating materials involves carrying out some changes in load-bearing elements, the capital conversion of walls, which is not always possible, convenient or expedient.
As an example, the exterior trim is very common siding panels. They are attractive and appearance, and longevity, and price. But for fastening such products it is necessary to mount a supporting frame - crate. This is not only a big expense, but also a violation of the integrity of the walls, as they will have to be drilled in many places.
Therefore, when choosing a finishing material, you often have to sacrifice something, make some compromises to find the best option. And here it is time to say what good are the thermo panels with clinker tiles for finishing the facade.
Product features
Ease of installation
Light weight, easy handling( if necessary, fitting elements).Fixation in place - both on the crate, and without it, with the help of adhesive, without any nails, screws and the like. And most importantly - the accuracy of the dimensions. Anyone can work with such material, and even alone. So professionals with their sometimes "sky-high" rates absolutely will not be needed.
Strength of
To give panels this property, they are all reinforced with special plastic guides.
Cost-effectiveness
Thermal panels, in addition to giving the structure an attractive appearance, imitating, for example, high-quality brickwork, perform other functions simultaneously. This is the insulation, and sound, waterproofing. Therefore, it is not necessary to deal with the laying of these layers additionally. In addition, the products do not degrade the vapor-insulating characteristics of the structure, that is, "do not clog" the surface.
High performance
Manufacturers guarantee a minimum of 50 years of service life. Maintenance( special treatment, tinting, etc.) is not required. Panels are simply washed( if necessary) - for example, from a hose.
Repairability of
In case of damage, it is enough to replace only 1 panel, without disassembling the whole structure. This is done pretty quickly.
Large assortment of
Variety of colors, exterior design( relief) and sizes, which makes it possible to make the best choice. Panels vary in size, thickness( 3, 6 or 8 cm) and the properties of the materials used. For example, increased frost resistance. Depending on this, they are divided into products PC-1( F) and PC-2( F).The difference between ordinary and with the letter "F" - in the convenience of fastening. The latter are more universal in this indicator.
In addition, there are also various components that allow to make high-quality finishing of "problem" places( corners, transitions, openings and so on).The panels are divided into ordinary, corner, socle, additional.
It should be noted immediately that there is no single Standard for these products. Each manufacturer chooses "his" option, based on market requests.
Well, as already noted, you do not have to "disturb" the walls.
In fact, the thermopanel is a prefabricated structure of 2 layers - polyurethane foam( PPU) and clinker. The first material is both a base and a heat, sound insulator. Its advantages are that it does not absorb moisture, is not affected by various pests, does not burn, does not rot and is resistant to the effects of many aggressive chemical compounds.
The cost of products depends on many factors: panel area, surface relief, material thickness and color design. Even with all the same parameters, the price depending on this or that color can be very different, because quality dyes are not cheap.
There is no sense in listing prices for the entire range of thermopanels that are commercially available. We have already noted that there are many varieties of such products. In order to have some idea of what the exterior finish of the structure will cost by this material, it is enough to give a couple of examples.
Panels with Polish tiles "Ceramika Paradyz" 3 cm thick( 0.63 m2) will cost 1,200 rubles / piece. With a thickness of 6 cm - 1,300 rubles / piece, 8 cm - 1,425 rubles / piece.
By the way, these are not the most expensive samples, so everyone will be able to choose the best option depending on their financial capabilities.
For example, the products of "Rockwool" stand within 4 550 rubles / m3.
A small advice
When calculating the cost of acquiring thermopanels, it's worth keeping in mind how much they will save on other materials and on masters. Therefore, if the price seems too big, you need to understand that this is a fee for the "complex" facing of the walls.
