A bit about the material
The board can be used both in dry and in wet rooms. A wide range of colors of this material and a variety of textures and sizes make it possible to decorate the attic in any style. You can also choose a glossy or matte surface. In addition, if there is a need to create an exclusive design, any pattern that can embody the master's idea into reality can be made on the lining. All the drawings are protected with a layer of varnish, which makes them resistant to erasure and fading.
Basically, panels are produced that are 10 millimeters thick, and the width can be from 5 to 30 centimeters. The length also has different sizes, from 2 to 6 meters, which allows you to choose materials so that the minimum waste remains at work. Mount panels can be vertically, horizontally and diagonally. They are combined in two ways: on the "stranger" or their own dowel.
Note! The pile may have different sizes and differ in color from the panels, so when choosing a lining for it, you need to pay attention.
Finishing of the attic by the lining - installation process
The installation of the panels for the attic is carried out on a wooden or steel crate. If the lining of the lining is done vertically, the lath is fixed horizontally and vice versa. It must be remembered that there must be a gap between the layer of the attic insulation and the lathing for air ventilation, which is necessary to prevent the accumulation of moisture. The step of the crate is not less than 30 centimeters.
Installation begins with the installation of corner profiles that help to match the adjacent planes. To fix the sheets on a wooden crate, staples and nails are used, and for the steel frame - self-tapping screws. The distance of the fixing points should be made based on the size of the lining, but often fixation takes place at each intersection of the frame with the panel.
In the case of fixing the panels horizontally, work starts from the top, while the panel is mounted with a groove downwards. This fastening system is very important, because it gives confidence that all accumulated moisture will drain down. Important! Panels on each side should be cut to 5 millimeters so that when the material is expanded there is a place to move. All gaps are closed with finishing profiles.
Lining for protecting the pediment
Also often the lining is used for gable paneling. The pediment is the "face" of the house, therefore, in its appearance, in many respects, there will be an impression of the entire building. The shape of the gable directly depends on the type of roof. So, if the roof is gable, the pediment will look like a triangle. Girdling of the gable with a lining has not only a decorative function, but also a protective one. This element of the roof performs the role of protecting the roof from moisture penetration, so it must be safely protected.
Note! In the pediment it is recommended to make a window that will not only have a decorative value, but will also allow ventilating the attic of the .Often for the pediment used the same material as for the walls. However, it must be understood that the selected material must meet the following standards:
- To be resistant to moisture;
- Transfer temperature drops;
- Do not fade from sunlight;
- Have sufficient strength.
All these requirements are mandatory, as the cladding material will be on the street and must withstand all atmospheric influences. Lining is perfect for all the above criteria. Its installation is carried out using the same technology as the casing with the lining of the attic. Between the crate and the very wall of the pediment for greater reliability, you can put a layer of waterproofing, which will provide additional protection from the moisture of the entire structure.
