Exterior decoration of a frame house: what options exist

Frame construction is a quick form of construction of country houses, cottages and other low-rise buildings. The external finishing of the frame house is distinguished by a wide variety. Frame housing construction technologies make it possible to erect buildings of various shapes and allow the use of almost any style in decoration.

wood cladding

The exterior decoration of a frame house with imitation of timber is most often used in construction. Firstly, this is the most traditional cladding option for Russia: wooden dachas can be seen in almost every village.

Secondly, such material has a number of significant advantages. Imitation of timber is chosen by many for the following qualities:

Environmental friendliness. Wood is a natural material that does not emit toxic substances. Residents of large cities often notice that after a couple of days spent in nature, their ailments, drowsiness and swelling disappear. Such "urban" symptoms can be caused by the presence of carcinogens in the air of the apartment, and ordinary ventilation will not help - a major overhaul is needed.

The tree is not exposed to sunlight and moisture. Properly treated wood does not fade and lasts a long time.
The style looks very original. Wood is not just a tribute to tradition, but also a great way to diversify the design of the house from the outside. You can make patterned wood inserts above the facade or order carved railings.

The possibility of living in the building both in the summer heat and in winter frosts: the tree is resistant to temperature changes.
Relatively low price.

There were no obvious disadvantages of the technology. It can be noted that wood serves less than other materials, but modern processing methods significantly increase the operating time. Finishing problems can only arise when purchasing low-quality wood, so choose your material carefully and do not try to save money. Remember: the miser pays twice.

Plaster

The exterior of a frame house with stucco is often used in warm countries. Light-colored materials reflect the sun's rays well, which allows you to keep the room cool even in 40-degree heat.

The main advantages of this type of finish are as follows:

Profitability. Plaster will cost even less than wood.
Compatibility with other materials, a variety of colors. You can choose the shade that will look beautiful and be combined with a brick foundation or tiles.
Like wood, plaster is not affected by heat and moisture.

When choosing, pay attention to the resistance of the material to chemical and mechanical stress, "absorbent" properties. If the garden is located near a country house, the walls should be easily washed from dirt and earth.

A common mistake is to use exterior plaster intended for interior decoration. These materials vary greatly in properties, so such a mistake can cost you many days of painstaking work to replace materials.

Siding

Thanks to the modern look, the exterior decoration of a frame house with siding is gaining popularity.

This material is widely used in American cottage settlements and has undeniable advantages:

The use of the material assumes a period of about half a century.
No siding maintenance required.
The low cost of the material itself, along with the installation.

However, in Russian realities, only residents of the southern regions can afford to use this material: siding is extremely unstable to temperature changes. The cold northern winter can adversely affect the cladding of the house, and the cladding will need to be changed.

Cladding materials abroad

Materials for the exterior of a frame house are very diverse in America and Europe:

Facing brick looks unusual in combination with white window frames and small flower beds in front of the building. Such houses are most often one-story; with more floors, the brick looks too massive.

A natural stone. Rarely used on its own, more often in tandem with wood and dark brick. This material makes the house look like a medieval fortress.
Thermal panels, as a rule, are inserts that have a perfectly flat surface. They can be used to decorate the facade or balcony.

European classic

If you have ever been to a European village, you have probably noticed that the exterior decoration of half-timbered frame houses is widely used. This design originated in Germany, where historical half-timbered buildings were erected in the 15th century.

The essence of the style is the use of inclined beams in the frame, fixed from the outside. Half-timbered houses, as a rule, combine plaster (the main wall covering) and wood (beams directly) in the cladding, which creates contrast: dark wood stands out against the background of light walls.

In Russia, this style has not received due recognition: most of the population adheres to traditions and prefers the use of wood in the cladding of houses, less often plaster.

Fachwerk is widespread in Scandinavia; in Norway and Sweden, this design of houses became extremely popular in the 19th-20th centuries.