Finishing facades
The options facade infinitely many: you can choose something very expensive and natural, you can - cheaper ersatz material, which does not distinguish from the natural. You can focus on the proven years of tradition, and you can venture on a bold avant-garde experiment ... How to decorate the facade to make it:

a) nice and modern,
b) durable and ergonomically
c) affordable?

From Romulus to the present day.

Here's an ancient, time-tested material that existence since the construction of the Tower of Babel and the legendary Egyptian pyramids - ceramic tile. Classic components for its production - clay, water, glaze and fire. The combination of these various "elements" in the end gives the time-proximately result: right after installation several times stronger than concrete, it does not deform even under very heavy loads, has elevated fire retardant, environmentally-clean, chemically neutral and does not react chemically aggressive environments. As for the aesthetic beauty of ceramics ... But how would apply it so broadly our ancestors, if the ceramics do not look pleased!

All ceramic tile can be subdivided into several groups, of which we are primarily interested in the ceramic and clinker. As materials for finishing the facades they have an extremely valuable property - almost zero water absorption, and consequently, high frost resistance.

The composition of porcelain is practically no different from the usual tile: clay, kaolin, feldspar, and minerals. However, that's all the similarities and ends, for porcelain production technology is very unique. Raw mass, mixed with natural dyes, usually oxides of rare earth metals, pressed under very high pressure, then fired at temperatures up to 1300 ° C. Naturally, at a pressure of 400-500 kg/cm2 in the clay is left voids and pores, and high temperature makes the material in the vitrified monolith, which in many operational properties than even natural stone. Therefore, granite is often considered as a granite stone, created by synthetic means, and not as ceramics. It is hard, durable, environmentally friendly, chemically inert. A rich palette of colors and shades of porcelain, especially in conjunction with the construction of hinged ventilated facades, provides a wealth of choice for design decisions.

As ceramic tiles, imitating the shape and size of bricks, it is made from high quality Westphalian clay, which is baked for 36 hours at a temperature of 1360 ° C. (For reference: the conventional baking tiles lasts no more than 40 minutes.) But the main thing - not in the duration of firing, and extrusive production method: if an ordinary tile is stamped, the clinker is squeezed, so the downside, which is attached to the wall, takes the form Dovetail, due to which most strongly bind to any surface.

Like granite, ceramic tiles differs zero water absorption and frost resistance. Care is needed. Tones and colors, there is almost as much as a face brick. There are also angular, oval and other shapes, which greatly facilitates masonry. Talk to designers, architects and builders - some of these worthy and externally virtually indistinguishable materials more will the facade of your home.

When choosing colors facade should be taken into account and how it will look in the dark. So you need to consider this method of illumination of the facade, so that the house did not lose visual appeal.

Facing brick

Another material culture of consumption which evolved over centuries - facing brick. No, now it is far from being the dull-red lump of clay, from which only recently were built not just individual homes but entire cities. The modern production of facing ceramic bricks - is a complex computerized technology. A special tunnel kiln baked bricks not less than three days at a temperature of 1100 ° C, the result is extremely strong, able to survive the century brick variety of colors, sizes, shapes. There are perfectly smooth, rough, uneven, ribbed - who is closer. The Belgians, for example, produce facing brick five hundred colors and shades! Look through product catalog of leading companies: there are pale pink, caressing eyes facades of brick, and boil-and-white, slightly rough, and black and red, reminiscent of smoldering coal, and swamp-green, blending with the surrounding forest ...

The house, built (or rather, trimmed) facing bricks with colored masonry mortar, looks extremely nice and original. Moreover, working with such material - a pleasure, because it produces not only standard rectangular bricks, but figured - angular, radial, arc.

Facade decoration material should be chosen such that it acted not only a decorative function, ensuring a respectable appearance of the building, but also provide protection from exposure to external aggressive environment. Finishing material should ideally be non-combustible, durable and resistant to atmospheric precipitation.

Houses can be built from the aesthetically unappealing materials, for example, cinder block, but decorate it with facing bricks, which will give the construction of the road and an impressive appearance. However, you can oblitsevat and frame panels and brick house, resting on top of "corpulent" brick tiling "hollow". However, experiments carried away by design, never lose sight of the fact that 50% of heat loss are just across the wall, so before you "wear" on the facade of a fashionable lining, it should insulate insulation materials, which will protect not only from differences temperature, but also from the effects of rainfall and noise.

Mineral wool insulation is fastened conventional braces and protects the inside of the isolating film, and between the facing bricks and insulation can leave an air gap, which will prevent the formation of condensate.

Poem in stone

Natural stone in the comments and specific views are not needed. Build the house of natural stone? Of course, it is possible, though expensive. But what turns a house! Tale! The house of bricks, aerated concrete blocks, or trimmed with natural stone - marble or granite looks very nice. Natural stone is not only beautiful - it is ideally combined with other finishing materials and has excellent adhesion. Of course, this house will stand no less than medieval knights' castles. But the stone road, with hard work, moreover (and this is the biggest minus of this wonderful natural material), it greatly aggravates the design and increases the load on the foundation.

What if still want a brick facade (or design elements of stone), but natural stone for one reason or another is unavailable? There is a solution - an artificial stone. The title is very conditional. As the main component for the production of artificial stone used cement, thus, artificial stone - it is actually processed natural. But since its fillers are natural materials with low weight, artificial stone easier to get a prototype of its natural, while retaining all of its dignity. That is, at a reasonable price is obtained solid brick exterior decoration, which also does not weigh down the structure.

Artificial stones through stained, and chipped, if any, during the operation, not terrible. Steady does it include? No. Can I work with him and indoors? With artificial stone, you can work anywhere in the solution and glue it lies very easily, that's only pave the path they should not. Is it difficult to lay out angles and arches? No, because it produced not only rectangular, but shaped stones. Is there a problem with transportation? No - artificial stone comes in the form of plates of small thickness, packed in boxes.

Selection of artificial stone is indeed enormous, in that regard, it can compete with facing brick. And lay out the wall, as in a medieval castle or the Tower, and simulate the Cordillera or mountain ledge, and copy the stone is rarely found in nature - everything is possible. Even at the factory to order the stone, which generally is not on the earth: make a party of whatever form and any color you like, taking as a model even though the satellite pictures of the stone ridge of Jupiter.

Both artificial and natural stone are good in combination with other facade decoration materials, such as plaster.

It is not necessary to turn the house into a stone fortress - you can tick off pedestal and window openings stone, and the rest of the surface of the facade plastered. A successful design project receives stylish.

An old song in a new way

It seems that in the plastering and painting of walls is nothing new to invent no longer available. But it only seems! Today, instead of standard plaster wiser use of insulating facade systems. By the wall with the release of the adhesive and secure the insulation of mineral wool, then - reinforcing mesh. As a finishing layer to be plotted on a grid, are mineral or polymer plasters and paints, a palette which has dozens of colors. Moreover, each subsequent layer must have a higher vapor permeability than the previous one.

What are the advantages of such a finish? First, the quality plaster and paint are so beautiful and aesthetic as: they do not fade, do not fade, do not peel unless, of course, complied with all the technological processes. Secondly, the heater can be mounted on at whatever the surface - even wood, though stone. Thirdly, such a system would kill two birds with one stone: you get not only a beautiful facade, but also quite comfortable temperature-humidity conditions inside the building. Along with the usual plaster with facades and decorative use. This allows a variety of professional decoration at home and give the appearance of finishing the more expensive species.

         
Facades

Facades - the major component of the complex façade works.

Eli you are unsure of the material for the decorative facade, do not know how best to implement your ideas, please contact us. Experts and designers of "SIENDZHI" will help in any situation.

Decoration is in the final stage of any construction, so it depends on it then, how nice would look like your house.

But along with the purely external, decorative function, decoration has a number of important tasks to protect your home systems from adverse factors, so the materials used in external ornamentation imposed the most stringent requirements.

There are several types of protective and decorative facades. First of all, these works differ in the materials used, namely:

• decorative stone. Perhaps the most unpretentious material. However, the decorative stone also requires the highest qualifications as a designer, which includes a composition stone, and workers embodying his project a reality.
• decorative elements of polystyrene. The use of this material for facades can greatly simplify many of the technical issues related to the finish, and fully focus on translating the most daring ideas and solutions that are limited only by imagination.
• facade plaster. They are used in various combinations and textures. For outdoor use special plaster: stucco facade. An example is the stucco facade material produced by the Swedish concern TERRACO (a world leader in the manufacture of a wide range of construction and finishing materials):

• Ready-filler for facade and interior, finishing putty
               • Thin plaster decoration to facades and interiors
               • Paste tile adhesive or adhesive cement-based
               • Colored grout for joints
               • Waterproofing of various building surfaces, waterproofing of rooms with high humidity.

Facades on the mind processes used in the production of facade work, can also be divided into:

• Wet fronts. Ie facades, which are used in the production processes associated with water. Accordingly, the process of concreting the foundation can be attributed to wet;
• ventilated facades. In these types of work the old facade of the building rose slabs (granite, glass, fiber-concrete, etc.). Between the new façade and old walls form a space, which can ventilate and keep it optimal conditions. That is why this type of facade is ventilated. More details are external wall insulation and heat insulation of facades;

Just finishing the facades varies by type of insulation, in carrying out facade work. Currently, the most common:

• Foam polystyrene insulation;
• mineral wool.

As you have seen, there are many different ways of decorative home. Specialists of the company "SIENDZHI" to help you understand you in a variety of this type of construction work and to choose the best option. Facades will cease to be a daunting task for you!
   

Decorative elements of the facades

Decorative elements of the façade gains in the modern construction of growing importance. Dismal and monotonous facades are gone, in a fashion originality - the use of decorative elements can give a unique architectural look like under construction, so and reconstructed buildings.

Decorative elements of the facade can be represented as the traditional elements: rails, sandriks, casings, soffits, balustrades, columns, pilasters, bases, capitals, panels, keystones, rustovye stones, socle stones ... and custom-made original products.
By way of production work on the ornamental elements of the facades can be divided into two types:

• Monolithic;
• overhead,

And she and another group has both its advantages and disadvantages.

Cast decorative facade elements are produced in the process of construction (less maintenance) at home using specially prepared formwork for concrete forms. Formwork is set in the desired location and fill prepared mixture after solidification are an essential element of decor. Monolith can realize the most audacious ideas of architects and decorators to fulfill the facade of any complexity - the possibility of its use are practically endless. This is a very reliable and durable form of decorative elements. The production of such works rather time-consuming and costly.

Overhead decorative facade elements come to the construction site in finished form and with the help of special devices, in accordance with the design project are attached to the wall. This is an easier way of works, allowing, moreover, change the style and architectural appearance of the building, often used in the repair and reconstruction.

For a long time been used in the construction of overhead decorative elements made of plaster, fragile and short-lived material, now they practically do not apply. Then they were replaced by products of various types of concrete and artificial stone (a special polymer with natural fillers and dyes). These materials are produced in the factory method of casting (the process of hardening occurs in special forms) or by pressing the special semi-dry mixtures. Decorative elements of the above materials traditionally referred to as stucco. Unlike plaster moldings, and decorative objects made of concrete and artificial stone have a number of positive qualities such as resistance to corrosion, atmospheric phenomena, strength and durability - they do not require restoration for a long time. These decorative products are distinguished by relative simplicity and ease of installation. Stucco blends well with many other materials for building facades, can simulate natural stone. Work on the decoration of the facade with the help of such elements can produce high quality and in short time. This is a very strong product. However, these materials have some disadvantages, chief among which is their great weight - the walls should be designed for a significant additional burden themselves decor elements require very firmly attached to the walls, which complicates the work and lead to higher prices. Disadvantages include the fact that the choice of decorative elements may be limited to a particular nomenclature, but it is not an insurmountable obstacle - on request can be made and non-standard products, although it will cost more expensive.

An alternative to replace the heavy moldings, are decorative elements of the facades of modern materials - glass, various plastics and foams.

The most popular currently have products from expanded polystyrene manufactured by termorezaniya. Their main advantage compared to the materials used previously, is that externally looks the same massive and solid, they are lightweight, which significantly reduces the load on the wall, greatly simplifies the installation, allowing you to save time and reduce costs. Distinguishes these decorative elements, and their relatively low cost. They are somewhat inferior in the strength of traditional materials, but have enough of its stock for the long-term and reliable operation bezremontnoy. In appearance the new material is not only not inferior to his predecessors, but also somewhat superior to them because of their plasticity. Allows you to shape cutting styrofoam any decor that matches the architect's plan and desires of the customer. Moreover, that the products of expanded polystyrene have sufficiently high corrosion resistance, they need special protection from the effects of atmospheric and mechanical damage. Therefore, such elements of decoration bear special protection, which is the multiple layers of polymer adhesive composition, reinforced with fiberglass. Then the products covered with a thin layer of plaster and finishing coat.
Due to increased demand for atypical fronts significantly increased interest in and to the decorative elements of the facades, allowing any building to give an exclusive look. By decorating the facade is to treat with special attention - this "person", the business card of any building. Therefore it is necessary to apply to specialists who provide comprehensive information about the materials and technologies, in accordance with your wishes will prepare a design project, pick up or make the necessary in case the elements of decor, and in time will produce work of installation - all these services are ready to bring to your attention offer a firm SIENDZHI!

Universal Synthetics

The first number in this series of finishing materials contain the vinyl siding, which is a panel of polyvinyl chloride, imitating the wooden trim overlap. The shape and thickness of panels of different manufacturers - varies in length - usually 3,5-3,8 m, width - 20 to 25 cm On the one hand, they have holes for nails and firmware Chateau Guide to ensure their adherence to each other, on the other - are bent inward, and this bend is a "response" part of their castle. When installing the overlapping locking of the upper panel is engaged with the projection of the bottom panel.

Siding - environmentally friendly, requiring no special care, durable material (regularly serves up a half-century), which can withstand extreme temperatures, does not burn and does not fade in the sun. Mounts on any surface - whether it be brick, wood or gas concrete. This facade has to be ventilated, insulated - otherwise in our region can not.

Since vinyl siding is attached to a full set of fixing elements - from angles and ebbs to the window frame - it can be used to implement any design project. This is a very comfortable "clothes" for the facade, because over time it can be changed. For example, tired after a few years, a bright yellow color of the panels - took them and put a bright orange. Or green. Can white - the colors are no limitations. With fiber concrete such metamorphoses are impossible: it is set once and for all.

Assessing the vinyl siding, move on to the polypropylene cladding panels, which are made of polypropylene resins with special additives. They are stronger than traditional siding and texture to mimic natural finishing materials - stone, tile, brick, shingles. This is the same "clothes for the facade, which if you want you can take with them after the sale of the house: the panel is easily removed from the old site and easily installed in the new.

Looks great facade panels on the basis of ceramic clay tiles and expanded polystyrene, having all the necessary properties for a sound insulation. Facade, faced with such a system provides the necessary heat protection, needs no water-repellent, or in a regular cleaning.

Expanded polystyrene is molded simultaneously with the ceramic tiles, clinker so as to utaplivaetsya it and get a very nice, lightweight and extremely durable facade panels that easily mount on any grounds (concrete, foam concrete, brick, frame walls) with the help of reliable fastening boxes. Strengthening the foundation is not required: one square meter coating with grout weighs no more than 25 kg. Such a facade system contains all the necessary ingredients: the standard panel, corner units, window frames and doors. Use this method may be facing not only for construction but also for prefabricated houses. Standard thickness of the polystyrene used in the system - 60 mm, but can be 80 and 100 mm.

And of course, not to mention fiberglass panels that mimic natural finishing materials, but very light, resistant to temperature changes, not to be exposed to aggressive environment.