Siding
Here is a selection of photos of siding finished houses with comments and descriptions. This article will help you choose a design and design solution that is suitable for a cottage, garage or auxiliary buildings. Siding is the process of cladding and the material that is used for it. A popular request on the net is a photo of the house sheathing with metal siding under a stone and under a log. The construction market offers more options, let's move on to them.
Such external decoration is needed in houses built of vulnerable materials in order to protect the structure from moisture, temperature changes, increase wear resistance, and decorate the building. We invite you to view photos of house decoration with siding and choose a design and material that meets these goals.
Siding colors - photo
Like other popular finishing materials, siding is in the product line of different manufacturers. The photo shows the siding colors for the house sheathing, the shape of the material and often imitated textures. These are just the exterior trim parameters. For wear-resistant casing, focus on the characteristics of the material.
Fiber cement siding
From the name of this type of cladding, the composition is intuitively clear - cement and fiber for its reinforcement. Manufacturers are experimenting with the properties and appearance of building materials, but the basis is unchanged. Composite material is cast into boards or tiles of various formats, which are mounted on the crate. This results in a ventilated facade that protects the walls from unwanted effects.
The photo of the houses with fiber cement siding shows the design, so we will not dwell on external signs and talk about other reasons to choose this finish. In favor of fiber cement cladding is evidenced by:
- incombustibility
- density and stiffness
- frost resistance
- low coefficient of water absorption
- ease of care for the material.
The facades from fiber cement siding shown in the photo slightly expand and contract with temperature, and the installation does not depend on the season.
But without flaws anywhere, we note them:
- the level of costs for material, structural elements and installation;
- criticality of compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations from the instructions, difficulties in construction;
- the weight of the casing, which not every wall can withstand, and most importantly, the foundation.
Base siding
If you flipped through photos of houses sheathed with basement siding, and did not understand how this sheathing differs from other types, do not worry. With the naked eye, the main difference you can’t make out is the thickness of the material. Otherwise, the socle siding of the houses shown in the photo is similar to brothers, therefore it is suitable for building facades and roof gables. Only the roofs are not covered with such material.
The differences in the prices of basement are explained not only by the reputation of the issuing companies and the geography of production. Specify the type of material if the cost of the plates is much higher than average. Perhaps you have thermal panels, which already include layers of insulation and waterproofing. When choosing this option, we will save time, effort, and the resistance to wear and ultraviolet on thermal panels above. In general, the extra costs will be more than justified.
Look below photos of houses with basement siding under stone, brick and other textures. Choose the one that will be in harmony with the appearance of the wall cladding.
Wood siding
The natural and noble appearance of wood finishes for decades has retained interest in owners of private houses. But wooden elements for the external and internal decor of buildings significantly increase the estimate of individual construction.And care requires careful - unlike panels that mimic wood. Therefore, more often there are photos of houses sheathed with wood siding than by the tree itself. Manufacturers are so honed with an external imitation of wooden beams, logs and boards that from afar it will not be possible to distinguish the polymer finish from natural wood. What does a particular breed have to do with - from those that grow in a neighboring forest, to exotic overseas.
Brick siding
Another popular type of exterior decoration of buildings is brickwork. The secret is that with the development of technology, brickwork decorating a house can consist not only of bricks, but also of metal or vinyl, for example. As in the case of wood, it is simpler and more profitable to only simulate the desired texture. Take a closer look at the photos of houses with brick siding. I wonder if you will understand where natural masonry is shown, and where its image and likeness from other materials are shown. In the photo of siding under a brick for exterior decoration, you can find non-standard ideas for individual construction.
Basement siding under a brick
Siding is a convenient material for an external combination of textures. In the photo of houses finished with brick siding, there is often a neighborhood with imitating logs and boards panels. A brick base under a pseudo-wooden wall looks advantageous, or it is trimmed with brick-and-window elements of window and door openings against a background of contrasting main paneling. And now a little secret that photos of houses will not reveal. Basement siding under a brick with a wall covering of another material or texture is easier to combine if they are made by one company. In this case, the mounts do not differ.
Siding under a bar
Regardless of the species of simulated wood, such lining is divided into types in the form of elements:
- Eurobar. Outwardly it looks like a wooden profiled beam. There is a one- and two-critical profile. The latter is easier to install, since it is wider than other types. This is a popular casing, in particular due to its resistance to fading.
- L-beam. Also called to create a resemblance to a profiled beam, but smaller width. The profile is so named because of the L-shaped groove on the surface.
- Ecobrus imitates a wide maple board of large width. But in thickness the previous options are inferior. But also a reliable type of cladding - there are a lot of photos of houses with siding under the beam of this type on the network. And an avalanche of negative reviews is not observed.
- Block house. Imitates a rounded wooden beam. The width and length of the elements vary, are selected based on the parameters of a particular building.
Metal siding
Below are the leaders in views on this topic - houses sheathed with metal siding. Photos show a variety of shades and textures, the similarities with which the metal reaches in the manufacturing process. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that the panels are metal, but near the differences, of course, they will be better visible.
Metal siding - possible colors
Do you recognize the popular color scheme for exterior decoration of cottages? Create a contrast between the base and the wall surface. The photo shows that dark-colored metal siding is often used to finish the base, and the wall is made light. It is possible and vice versa, but then the lower panels will get dirty during bad weather and you will either have to wipe them often, or put up with a not quite neat look.
Metal siding under a bar - photo of houses
Photos of houses sheathed with metal siding under the timber demonstrate the classic look of a private country house. They remind a standard illustration to articles about life closer to nature, in ecologically clean zones. For many, such lining causes associations of comfort and tranquility, therefore, wood-imitating panels are unlikely to lose their market leadership position.
Siding metal under a log
The houses, trimmed with metal siding under the log, in the photo also look idyllic and soundly.Choose any species you like - pine, linden, beech, aspen, cedar. More exotic are available on order and will have to wait longer for delivery, but there are also.
Log siding
However, the house, sheathed under a log siding, presented in the photo below, is sheathed not with metal panels. Not inferior to metal in disguise under other textures and acrylic siding, and vinyl. The latter will be discussed in more detail below.
Stone siding
Stone siding for outdoor decoration in the photo looks presentable as well as live. Imitation stone on the basement level is easily combined with other textures on the walls. But quite often there are also photos of houses completely lined with stone siding.
Vinyl siding
Along with metal, vinyl siding is common. Photos of vinyl-clad homes that can be viewed below show a variety of design choices. It is lightweight, so it is suitable for those buildings for which fiber cement and metal are too heavy. Vinyl sheathing is:
- thickened;
- basement;
- wall;
- spotlights (for horizontal and inclined surfaces).
Facades of houses from siding
It is now fashionable to combine different types of cladding, as evidenced by the photos selected for this article. The facades of houses with homogeneous siding - the design is also interesting and original, so consider all options before making a final decision on the purchase of material.
Conclusion
When the stage of decorating the house with siding on the outside has come and photos of popular options are viewed, with the desired appearance of the house as a whole, everything is clear. Now we concentrate on the performance characteristics of the casing, suitable for a given structure. The metal siding in the photo of the houses looks impressive, but may not be suitable because of the weight. In addition, without special polymer spraying, the thermoregulation of a house lined with metal panels leaves much to be desired. A polymer coating significantly increases the cost of the material. Therefore, we recommend that you pay attention to the photos of houses sheathed with vinyl siding. Such buildings look no worse, and working with vinyl is easier.
