February 7, 2018
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Today we will figure out how to properly install a popular finishing material called a block house. It differs from all other options in that the elements have a semicircular surface, which creates a volume effect and imitates a log wall. In this review, I will talk about the three main mounting options, and we will also look at some of the nuances of the workflow that are important for anyone who sheathes walls on their own to know.

Installation options and their features

Before you begin installing the sheathing yourself, it is worth performing certain preparatory measures. We will talk about them first, and then we will move on to specific mounting options that can be used.

To ensure that the wall cladding has an attractive appearance and lasts a long time, you need to follow a few simple recommendations:

Choose quality products. All products are marked by grade, it is better to buy the first (A) and second (B). They have a more attractive appearance and a minimal number of blemishes on the surface. Below is a table that describes all the requirements for each variety, using it you can check the compliance of the option proposed to you with regulatory requirements;

When purchasing, pay attention to the storage conditions of the material. If the panels are stacked under a canopy or film, then their humidity will be much higher than stated. The block house must be stored in warehouses.

The material must acclimatize. If you are attaching elements from the outside, then unpack the block house and let it lie under a canopy for 2-3 days. If you need to sheathe walls indoors, then the elements need to be brought inside, unpacked and left for 2-3 days. This operation allows you to balance the humidity and temperature of the wood and environment and reduces the likelihood of cracks appearing on the surface;
For insulating walls under the cladding, it is better to use mineral wool . It fits much better than foam and allows the wood to breathe. As for thickness, it all depends on your region and the thermal insulation properties of the walls. Usually selected standard option by 50 mm;

The wooden sheathing for a block house must be durable. The quality of the surface covering directly depends on the reliability of the base. Therefore, use a beam with a cross-section of 40x30 cm or more and check the reliability of its fastening to the wall.

Using finishing nails

This method is most often used inside the house; for outdoor work it is better to choose one of the options described below. The instructions for covering walls are simple:

Illustration	Description
	Special finishing nails are required for installation.. They differ in that they have a reduced cap size and a special anti-corrosion coating. They can have a diameter from 1.2 to 2 mm and a length from 20 to 60 mm.
	The first mounting option is in a tenon at a right angle. As can be seen in the diagram, the nail is driven into the straight section of the tenon, and the fastening point is covered by the protrusion of the next panel. This is an easier method, which is much simpler and faster, and this is what I recommend to beginners.
	The second option is in a groove at an angle of 45 degrees. In this case, the panels are fixed with nails, which are driven into the groove at an angle of 45 degrees.
	First, pieces of the required size are cut. Do not forget that you need to leave deformation gaps of 5-7 mm at the edges. It is best to cut the material with a jigsaw or a regular hand hacksaw.
	The sheathing is attached. The beam should be placed at a distance of no more than 60 cm. It is rigidly fixed to the wall, it is important to check the plane so that the elements fit snugly to the surface. If the walls are very crooked, then it is better to fasten the block through hangers; with their help, bringing out the plane will not be difficult.
	It is more convenient to start installation from the bottom. The first element is placed, aligned and attached to the bars in the way you choose. The nail is placed to the surface and carefully driven almost to the plane of the block house.
	Nails are achieved using a spacer. A suitable element is selected through which the fastener can be driven without damaging the surface. If you don’t have a special hammer, take a regular nail 120-150 mm long and cut off the tip.
	It is important to connect the elements well along the length. The easiest way is to knock the panels through the spacer until it stops, then you can fasten them.

Using self-tapping screws

Installation using self-tapping screws is similar to the option described above, but there are some differences that we will consider:

Illustration	Description
	For work, 3x25 mm self-tapping screws are used.. They have a small diameter, which is very important. To tighten it you will need a screwdriver with a 3mm drill bit and a PZ1 bit. Fasteners may have different sizes, but this option has proven itself best.
	Holes for self-tapping screws are drilled in the grooves. This is done with a 3 mm drill; before installation, make sure that the fastener fits normally and is long enough for normal fixation; ideally, the self-tapping screw should protrude at least 15 mm.
	The element is placed in place and secured. It is better to call an assistant to hold the block house until it is securely fixed. Try to screw in the fastener so that the head does not protrude above the surface.

Using clamps

A kleimer is a special fastening element with which a block house is attached. Installation of elements in this case looks like this:

Illustration	Description
	This is what a kleimer looks like. This is a special bracket that is nailed with two nails; they are always included in the kit. When choosing, you should take into account the thickness of the tenon on the block house; it is by this that the type of clamp is determined.
	Finishing is very simple: The panel is placed on the sheathing with the groove down; The clamp is put on from the bottom until it stops; Two nails are driven in. Such fasteners must be on each batten of the sheathing.
	This is the easiest way to design a block house in the corners. Join the elements evenly, and then close the joint with a wooden corner. There is no need to cut or join anything, everything is simple, the technology is suitable for both outdoor and internal corners.
	This is how the surface for sockets and switches is prepared.. Since the texture of the material is such that there are no flat areas, you need to think through the arrangement of the elements in advance and cut out even planes. Two cuts are made on the sides, after which all excess is carefully removed with a chisel, and the surface is sanded.

Conclusion

Now you know three options for attaching a block house and can choose the most suitable one for the work. The video will explain the topic even better, and if you don’t understand something, ask in the comments.

February 7, 2018

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Modern construction technologies moving forward with great speed. Special methods processing, an ordinary board is turned into a modern block house, which we will discuss in this article on how to properly attach it.

What is a block house - material characteristics

What kind of new “beast” has appeared on construction market? This is a material that is made from wood, externally very similar to a log, cut in half lengthwise and carefully cleaned. This product has a semicircular shape on the front side, and is equipped with tenon grooves on the sides, which facilitates the joining process. In the manufacture of a block house, various types of trees are used, and high-quality processing increases durability and prevents drying, which makes it possible to maintain an excellent appearance for a long time.

Most often, of course, coniferous wood is used in production, but often for the interior cladding of premises you can find a block house made of larch.

This type of finish looks like lining with a convex outer side, which when facing creates an imitation log house. Covering it with it will make even the most run-down house look fabulous. wooden hut. A block house, in addition to aesthetic appeal, has a large number of other advantages. Considering that the panels are made from the best grades of wood, you can be sure that the material is highly environmentally friendly. To this should be added the excellent microclimate created in the house, which is decorated with these products. The material has thermal insulation properties, and you can easily replace the damaged area if necessary.

The disadvantages include the fact that during warming up of a cooled room, moisture may appear on the inside of the casing. This can be avoided by covering the wall with some vapor-insulating material at the installation stage. This will make the sheathing process not as simple as we would like, but it will eliminate most problems, from dampness to fungi. It may also be noted that unvarnished material can be easily scratched or stained. To reduce soiling, it is important to renew the coating every year.

Types of block house - choose an option that suits your budget

Taking into account the materials for manufacturing and the type of processing, they can be divided into certain classes.

Class "E" or "Extra". The product has an ideal external surface, in which the presence of knots or mechanical damage is unacceptable. The selection of wood and its sorting for the manufacture of panels of this class is carried out manually.
Class "A". The panel has an excellent external surface, but in this case the presence of knots is acceptable different colors and all kinds of damage are categorically unacceptable.
Class “B” represents products with a normally planed front side; they may well have minor damage and fallen knots.
Class “C” is determined by a tolerably planed surface, and knots are often found here various colors and holes. Mechanical damage is quite acceptable in such batches small sizes and cracks on the planks, there may be remains of bark and dark spots on wood.

Naturally, the price of the material depends on its class. Elite panels are used for cladding the corresponding houses. Such mansions are hardly affordable for the average resident; in fact, there is no point in spending money on a category “E” block house. Class “A” is most often used for interior decoration of summer houses, gazebos and verandas. Its cost is significantly lower than that of an elite one. But the block house, which belongs to an even lower category, does not have such an attractive appearance, but its price is quite reasonable, and the house lined with it on the outside still has a rather impressive appearance.

How to attach a block house - step by step without outside help

Installation work on panel cladding is not difficult. Attaching a block house to a wall does not require any professional knowledge or skills. By performing all the steps correctly, you can quickly change the appearance of your home outside and, accordingly, inside. And since the material does not imply specific styles, attach it according to your own imagination.

How to attach a block house - step-by-step diagram

Step 1: Selecting a block house

First of all, you need to decide what type of panels you need. For cladding the outside of a house, you need to choose a material that has a large width. If you decide to line the walls inside with a block house, a narrow option is more suitable for this. Before starting work on cladding with such lining, it is necessary to keep it for some time in the room in which it will be installed.

Step 2: Surface Preparation

To prevent moisture accumulation, as we noted above, waterproofing must be carried out before installing the panels. For this work you can use any of available materials, for example, penetrating mixtures or special roll films. Without this block house even best class may not withstand high moisture accumulation, and after a while you will notice that the work done has gone down the drain, everything will have to be redone.

Step 5: Installation of the block house

Considering that the panels are made of natural wood, they retain all its inherent qualities. Thanks to the humidity control they create, the internal climate of the room is regulated, and the building “breathes”. This effect is partially reduced, of course, by waterproofing, but you have the right to refuse it. Before moving on to installation, you need to figure out how to secure the block house to the sheathing. To fix the panels, you can use ordinary screws, for which holes are drilled with a drill to facilitate the fastening procedure. Also, to fasten the block house, you can easily use clamps or ordinary nails, which you probably have in your home workshop.

Step 6: Painting

Despite the fact that this finish does not require any additional processing, to create greater uniqueness and effect, you can coat the block house with clear varnish. This will help highlight the beauty of the material and extend its service life. To make the building more original, you can paint over the panels, even creating a specific pattern. By and large, this is not mandatory; a house covered with such panels is already unique in itself. If you are used to carrying out repairs yourself, you can carry out the work of covering the walls with a block house without much difficulty.

Block house is a popular finishing material that is used to decorate the walls and facades of various buildings. It has an attractive appearance and easy installation. This finish can be used for both exterior and interior decoration. Today we will take a closer look at the intricacies of installing such cladding.

Peculiarities

The block house is rightfully recognized as one of the most common and sought-after finishing materials. Floors covered with such coatings look as if they were built from natural wood.

The block house is made from wood and galvanized steel. The latter material is additionally covered with a film on polymer based. Such finishing coatings There are double and single.

Both deciduous and coniferous trees are used in the production of these materials. The most durable and long-lasting coatings are those made from coniferous wood, since they contain natural resins. Such components provide natural waterproofing of the finishing material.

In addition to wooden ones, they also produce metal options This type of finishing is metal siding. Such coatings are made of galvanized steel, which is not subject to corrosion. These materials often imitate natural wood and look natural.

A high-quality block house is produced on machines with special cutters. Wood processing has a direct impact on the quality of the finished product.

The block house is distinguished by its shape. It has a rounded front and flat back wall. On the edges of these materials there are tenons and grooves, which are necessary for joining the lamellas on the base.

A ventilated facade decorated with this finishing material consists of several important components.

Such structures must have high-quality vapor barrier. This component protects the block house from steam and high humidity. The vapor barrier layer allows vapors to pass through itself in the direction of the ceilings, preventing them from reaching the insulating sheet.
Also, such facade systems have lathing (frame). It forms the space between the wall of the house and the block house itself. This component acts as the basis for fixing the slats. As a rule, the lathing is made of a wooden block with a cross-section of 100x40 mm or 50x40 mm - this parameter depends on the material of which the thermal insulation layer is composed.

This design also requires a thermal insulation layer. For this, inexpensive foam or mineral wool is most often used. The insulation must be at least 10 cm thick.
Such facade systems must be equipped with a wind barrier. It is installed on the frame beam and protects the insulating layer from the humidity present in the surrounding air.
In the gap between the block house and the windproof film, as a rule, there is a counter-lattice. It consists of bars of a small cross-section - 20x40 cm. If this element is not used when arranging the facade, then the wood panels of a block house can rot quite quickly.
The final layer is the facing layer from the block house.

All of the listed components must be present in façade design. Otherwise, the block house will not last long and will rot.

Varieties

A block house can be made of metal and wood. Let us examine in more detail what characteristics these types of finishing materials have.

Wooden

First, it’s worth considering what is good about cladding a house with wooden coverings:

Such materials have a natural and expensive design. Buildings decorated in this way look cozy and welcoming.
The wooden block house is environmentally friendly pure material. It contains no dangerous chemical compounds. Even in conditions high temperatures such cladding will not emit harmful substances.
A block house made of wood is a wear-resistant material. It is not easy to damage or break. He is not afraid of shocks and mechanical damage.
High-quality panels are not susceptible to mold and mildew.

In addition, many consumers include its high cost as a number of disadvantages of a wooden block house.

For external cladding, material with a thickness of 40-45 mm is used. Such coatings are characterized by increased heat and sound insulation characteristics. They are able to withstand the effects of adverse external factors thanks to its thickness.

For interior finishing, thinner lamellas with a thickness of 20-24 mm are used. Such coatings can only be used as decorative design elements. They are perfect for interior decoration because they are thin and do not take up excess space.

The block house is made from various breeds tree and is divided into several classes.

"Extra". Such finishing materials are of the highest quality. They have a nice smooth surface, on which there is not the slightest defect. A block house like this is expensive because it undergoes complex processing.
"A". Materials of this class may have small knots, minor mechanical damage, and darkened areas on their surface. In some places such a board may be uneven.

"IN". A class block house may have cracks, knots and other noticeable defects.
"WITH". Products of this class often have serious damage, noticeable cracks and knots.

Metal

its installation is also considered quite simple;
such finishing material does not need to be regularly maintained using expensive products;
a metal block house can be laid on foundations consisting of any materials, but most often the floors of the house or the pediment are sheathed with this material;
such panels are inexpensive, especially when compared with coatings made of natural wood.

The only and main disadvantage of a metal block house is its impressive weight. That is why you can purchase such material only if the walls of the house are strong enough and reliable. There is a lightweight alternative to this material - an aluminum block house. However, it is less durable. It can be easily dented and damaged.

Such finishing materials are more often used for exterior decoration. They look beautiful and natural. At first glance, it can be very difficult to distinguish them from natural wood.

How to choose?

Choosing a block house is not the easiest task. Cladding boards differ from each other not only in the materials from which they are made, but also in other characteristics.

When choosing such finishing materials, you should rely on the recommendations of specialists.

For façade cladding, it is worth choosing not only thicker, but also wider panels. This parameter must be at least 15 cm. Select coatings so that they have the same dimensions.
It is recommended to buy longer slats. Using such materials, you can cover a house with a minimum number of joints. The standard length of a block house is 6 m.

Boards from the northern regions are denser and more reliable. These features have a positive effect on other qualities of such materials. The degree of density of a tree can be determined using the location of the annual rings. The closer they are to each other, the denser the raw material is.
Do not buy a block house that has various defects and damage, for example, rotten knots, cracks, darkened spots or moldy deposits.
Pay attention to the tarring - it should not have large sizes. The width of such elements should not exceed 8 mm, and the depth - 3 mm.
Permitted humidity indicator wooden material is 20%. This indicator must be present in the quality certificate.
The block house packaging must not be damaged. If any are present, then it is better to refuse to purchase the material, since it may be damaged or susceptible to rotting.

Subtleties of fastening

The block house is mounted on a frame made of wood or metal profile. With this installation method, from the inside there is constant ventilation, which avoids penetration of moisture into the material and insulation. Facade walls are designed in two layers so that insulation can be installed between them.

The block house must be attached horizontally to the foundations. In this case, the tenon should be directed upwards and the groove downward.

The tongue-and-groove locking system is optimal for such finishing options. However, in addition to this, self-tapping screws are used to fasten each bar from the outside. They are installed closer to the sides of the panel.

In addition to self-tapping screws, other elements are used to fasten the material:

nails;
kleimer;
galvanized staples.

Blanks of material for external finishing are laid out horizontally. However, inside the building they can also have a vertical arrangement.

first you need to secure the block in a vertical position;
then the blanks should be attached to it.

Using this method of fastening, you will eliminate the appearance of noticeable cracks.

In areas of joints, additional cuts must be made at an angle of 45 degrees. They are necessary to protect finishing materials from deformation. This technique can be used both externally and internal lining Houses.

Calculation of the amount of lumber

Before you start arranging the facade of the house, you need to calculate how much block house you will need.

Currently, such materials are produced in various dimensional parameters:

the width of the lamellas for finishing inside buildings is 96 mm, length – 2-6 m, thickness – from 20 mm;
For exterior decoration, a board with a width of 100 to 200 mm, a length of 4-6 m and a thickness of up to 45 cm is used.

To find out how many block houses you need to buy to decorate your house, you should find out how many square meters in the ceilings. To do this, the width must be multiplied by the height. The area of windows and doors should be subtracted from the resulting value. Now you can calculate the area of one panel and divide total number to the obtained value. Do not forget that in these calculations you only need to take into account the working width of the material (without locking elements).

For example:

the length of the panel is 5 m and the width is 0.1 m;
we multiply these values and the resulting area of one panel is 0.5 sq m;
if the total area of the wall is 10 square meters, then only 20 lamellas will be needed to finish it;
if there are doors and window openings on the ceiling, then it is worth buying a block house with a small margin.

Step-by-step installation instructions

You can decorate the floors with a block house with your own hands. Let's take a closer look at the step-by-step instructions for laying such a facing material.

You will need the following materials:

special membrane for protection from wind;
roll insulation;
vapor barrier film;
primer;
antiseptic composition;
beams for the frame;
clamps and screws for fastening.

You also need to stock up on the following tools:

level;
brush;
hammer;
grinding machine;
saw;
electric drill;
screwdriver

First you need to prepare the grounds:

All wooden parts should be treated with antiseptics. It is advisable to cover the boards with a fire retardant - it will protect them from fire and mold.
Need to be nailed to the walls of the house vapor barrier layer. The film should be attached with an overlap of 10-15 cm. It is more convenient to do this work using a construction stapler.
Next you need to install the sheathing. It must be horizontal. The beams should be mounted using nails or self-tapping screws. If we are covering brick or panel walls, then it is better to use frame dowels.
Insulation should be placed in the open cells of the frame structure.
Attach another layer of sheathing to the main frame - vertical. To do this, the bars should be fixed using a level. It is on this basis that we will lay the block house.

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Block house how to fix it

Block house is a facing material with which you can sheathe internal and external walls Houses. These boards have an impressive rounded profile that imitates a log. The radius of curvature may vary. Narrower and flatter panels are used for cladding interior spaces; for finishing facades, a wide house block is needed.

A traditional block house is made from high-quality wood. Recently, cheaper models made of vinyl and metal have appeared on the finishing materials market. They have the same name: “block house”, but in fact they are a type of vinyl and metal siding, which determines the technology of their installation.

Characteristics of a wooden block house

Wooden block house is a type wooden lining and inherited from it all the design and installation features. As a result, on the back side of the panels there are two longitudinal gutters that act as ventilation gaps.

Their presence is extremely important for cladding made of wood. Natural material is “breathable”, so it is necessary to ensure the ability to remove excess moisture. Vinyl and metal panels do not need this.

The relatively high price of a wooden block house is explained by the peculiarities of its production technology. Its stages:

For each log suitable for the manufacture of facing panels, 4 outer parts are cut down;
the resulting blanks are sent for chamber drying (10-12% moisture content of the lumber is achieved);
the workpieces are sent for machining, at the stage of which tenons and grooves are cut;
ventilation gutters are cut out on the back side of the panels;
form a rounded profile of the front side of the panel;
perform planing and grinding.

Manufacturing diagram of various types of wooden block houses

Dimensions of a wooden block house

The most popular dimensions of a wooden block house for exterior finishing walls:

height (thickness) up to 6 mm;
length from 140 cm to 4 m;
width 142 mm.

U finished product Deviations from the dimensions originally stated by the manufacturer are permissible:

up to 0.5 mm in width;
up to 3 mm in length.

Not all panels are made in accordance with the accepted size standard. Much depends on the characteristics of the base material: logs. Therefore, the market offers block houses of different sizes: 27/140/2000 mm, 45/190/3000 mm, 36/190/1400 mm, etc.

It is important to know: the number of panels in 1 m3 depends on their size. The manufacturer has the right to vary the number of facing boards per cubic meter of finishing material so that the covering area remains unchanged. For example, in a 1 m 3 block of a house 3 m long there are 158 panels. And in a 1 m 3 block of a house with a length of 2.7 m there will be 175 facing boards. The area that they are able to cover, in both the first and second cases, remains the same.

When purchasing a wooden block house, you need to pay attention to the radius of the profile. The higher the ridge, the fewer panels will fit into 1 m3. Accordingly, the cost of finishing the facade will be higher than when using classic material.

The block house with dimensions of 36/193/6000 mm is considered the most advantageous for exterior finishing. A cubic meter of this material can cover 27.75 m2 of façade area.

Grade of wooden block house

Depending on the quality of the wood, there are three types of block house: A, B and C.

Wood defects
"Live" bitches	No more than 1 for every 1.5 m panel	No more than 4 with a diameter of up to 2 cm for every 1.5 m panels	Unlimited
Resin pockets	No more than 2	No more than 2	Diameter no more than 6 cm
Non-through cracks	No more than 2	No more than 2	No more than 10% of the panel length
Through cracks	Unacceptable	Unacceptable	No more than 5% of the panel length

Some manufacturers offer “Extra” class block houses. This material does not have any flaws, but its cost is quite high. According to consumer reviews, grade B panels are the most profitable, since they have affordable price and a small number of minor defects.

The biggest problem with wooden cladding boards is “dead” knots. They tend to shrink and fall out. A through hole remains in this place, which not only spoils the appearance of the facade, but also causes heat leakage.

Resin pockets are no less a nuisance. Most often they are found in pine products. These pockets exude resin, which absorbs dust and significantly reduces the aesthetic appeal of the facade cladding.

Choosing the type of wood for a block house

The block house is made from different breeds tree. Most often you can find cladding panels made of pine, larch, spruce, cedar, linden and black alder.

From coniferous species the most inexpensive spruce and pine finishing boards. But they have a significant drawback: resin leaks. However, spruce is not as resinous as pine. In addition, this wood (spruce) has a beautiful light texture.

Block house made of larch, which is also coniferous tree, has a higher price, as it has good strength and moisture resistance. Larch panels are distinguished by a wide range of shades from light golden to pale red.

The alder block house is notable not only for its spectacular wood texture, but also unique property This rock increases its strength with increasing humidity. As a result, alder boards have a long service life. Moisture-resistant and durable panels are extremely beneficial for cladding facades in areas with high level air humidity.

A linden house block is known for its low thermal conductivity, so this material is often used for interior decoration of residential premises and baths. But it is also suitable for cladding facades. Linden is good for its absence of resin pockets, light texture, smoothness and non-splintering.

The cedar house block is considered to be the elite of this group of finishing materials. Cedar is known for its unsurpassed resistance to cracking, has a beautiful texture, is not resinous, strong and durable. A facade made of cedar cladding panels has all the possible advantages, but will require significant financial costs.

Prices for a wooden block house

Wooden block house

Wood block house installation technology

The walls of the house are not always smooth, so it will not be possible to directly attach the house block to them. First you need to build a sheathing that will ensure ease and quality of installation. To construct this frame, you can use both wooden and metal planks. But wood block The house is traditionally mounted on a wooden crate.

Selection of vapor barrier material

Depending on the type of material from which the walls are built, the following types of vapor barrier are used:

perforated polyethylene films;
polypropylene films;
foil sheets;
coating mastics;
two- or three-layer membranes.

For brick and concrete walls, you can use coating materials, but it is worth considering that most compositions of this type are made on the basis of bitumen, so when the wall is heated, the mastic can emit a weak but specific odor. If you have household members with a sensitive sense of smell, it is better to avoid this option for a vapor barrier device.

Inexpensive vapor barrier roll material– polyethylene and polypropylene films, which can be reinforced or unreinforced. For wooden walls optimal choice– “Izospan B”, characterized by good vapor barrier characteristics, but low strength. Therefore, when laying it you need to be extremely careful.

"Izospan B"

Roll materials are secured as follows:

measure the height of the wall and cut the canvas to the appropriate length;
alternately fasten the canvases to the wall, maintaining an overlap of 10-15 cm (use staples and a construction stapler);
cover the joints with wide self-adhesive tape;
the upper and lower edges of the film are fixed using a thin metal or wooden profile (or use the same staples and stapler).

If there is no need to install thick-layer thermal insulation, great choice– foil vapor barrier. The most popular are Penofol, Armofol, and Alucraft. They are attached in the same way as roll films. The foil side should be facing towards interior spaces, this ensures that heat is reflected back into the house.

A modern and more expensive option is multilayer “breathable” membranes. The most popular products of the TechnoNIKOL company. For wooden walls best choice- Optima brand.

Dorken Delta PLUS and Dorken Delta LUXX membranes have excellent characteristics.

The installation of these materials is similar to the installation of roll films, but it is important to consider the side of the sheets. Manufacturers of membranes mark the front. It should not be directed towards the load-bearing base (adjacent to it), but towards the street.

Prices for vapor barrier materials

Vapor barrier material

Stages of installation of a wooden block house

Step 1. Preparing the base.

Old finishing material is removed from the surface of the walls: plaster and old paint, which hold weakly. The platbands that line the door and window openings are removed. Clean the wall from dust and remnants of the old finish.

Step 2. Installation of vapor barrier.

If a membrane, film or foil material is selected, installation is carried out in accordance with the instructions above. If used coating vapor barrier, the mastic is applied with a brush or roller with a fur coat, not a foam rubber coat.

Step 3. Installation of the first tier of sheathing.

To construct the frame, use smooth, well-dried, antiseptic (coated with a layer of bioprotective composition) bars with a cross-section of 40x40 mm, 40x50 mm or 50x50 mm.

If there is a need to level the wall, the bars are attached to metal hangers, which are used when installing drywall. Suspensions are thin and narrow strips with perforations. Self-tapping screws are screwed through these holes.

In order to level the wall, you need a long bubble level. If possible, use a level or laser level. The main thing is to ensure that all the frame posts are located in the same plane. Sequence of work:

draw up a drawing in which they indicate the dimensions of the wall and the distances between the sheathing strips;

along the lines corresponding to the location of the frame posts, hangers are attached in increments of 40-45 cm (the upper and lower hangers should be at a distance of 12-15 cm from the corresponding edge of the wall);
strong threads are pulled at the top and bottom of the wall, which will determine the plane of the future frame;
bend the “legs” of the suspensions and install the block;

fasten the block through the perforation of the “legs” with self-tapping screws;
fix the lower and upper parts of the frame with horizontal bars of a similar section.

It is also possible to install sheathing with horizontally directed racks. In some cases, this option is the most convenient. The second-level planks should always be located vertically, so it is more convenient to attach them to horizontal rather than vertical supports of the first level of the sheathing. The technology for installing a block house allows for both options for constructing a frame.

Step 4. Laying insulation.

To insulate walls sheathed with a block house, you can use both rolled and sheet materials. The most popular are mineral wool and polystyrene foam. The insulation is placed in the openings between the first-level sheathing strips. Fasten with dowel nails.

Step 5. Installation of wind protection.

To protect walls from wind, special films and membranes are used. Tyvek, Izospan, Yutafol, Ondutis A100 or Ondutis A120 are recommended. Installation of windproof membranes is similar to installation of vapor barrier films.

Step 6. Installation of the second level of the wooden frame.

At this stage of work, the same materials are used as when installing the first tier of sheathing. But hangers are not needed here. Wooden blocks are attached in increments of 60-65 cm (if the first tier is mounted from horizontal slats) and directly to the posts of the first level of the sheathing (if its slats are vertical).

Step 7. Installation of the block house.

Both horizontal and vertical mounting of the block house is possible. But traditionally they use the first. If you have experience working with lining, installing a block house will not cause any difficulties. The finishing principle is the same.

A thread is pulled along the wall at the level of the lower edge of the first panel, which will serve as a guide when installing the first row of the house block.
At an angle of 30° in the direction from the front side of the panel, cut off the end of it that will border the adjacent panel to the right or left. This is necessary for a tight and even joining of the boards.
The first lower panel is unfolded with the tenon facing up, aligned along the thread and attached to the sheathing posts.

To clad the façade with a block house, additional elements will be required: decorative wooden planks, external and internal corners, platbands for decorating window and door openings.

The spectacular appearance of the facade will be ensured by two-color tinting of the boards. To do this, the block house is painted lighter, and the decorative elements are painted lighter. dark color. Experts recommend tinting (or varnishing) a house block twice: before installation and after it.

Video - Installation of a block house

Methods of fastening a wooden block house

The panels are fastened using self-tapping screws, staples or clamps. Self-tapping screws are more suitable for fixing a thick house block. If these fasteners are used, then they are screwed into the tenons. In this case, the board that will be installed on top will hide the self-tapping screw. This will prevent you from spoiling the appearance of the finish.

The second option for fixing the house block with self-tapping screws is as follows:

holes for self-tapping screws are drilled in the lower and upper parts of the panel;
install the panel on the wall and secure it;
While drilling holes, sawdust is collected, mixed with PVA glue and covered with the resulting slurry on the fastener heads and the recesses around them.

If staples are used, their “legs” should be 5-7 mm longer than the thickness of the tenon. To drive staples, you need a fairly powerful construction stapler.

Most convenient option installation - fastening with clamps. This is the name given to metal plates with holes for the entry of nails and screws. Fastening with clamps is traditionally used for interior decoration. For facades, this installation method is convenient if the panels are thin and narrow. Work order:

Installation of corners from a wooden block house

There are several options for internal and external corners from the block house. The most obvious is to saw the ends of the boards at an angle of 45°. This method is inconvenient because it is not always possible to achieve tight joining of the panels. Cutting at a certain angle requires professional skill and special equipment. Therefore, the method of sawing off the ends is used infrequently.

Construction of an internal corner from a block house using a template

The external corners of the cladding of a block house cannot be drawn using templates. To decorate these corners, additional elements are used: wooden decorative corners. But it will not be possible to install them close to the block house, so there will inevitably be gaps, but this corresponds to the installation technology.

Video - How to make a neat internal corner from a block house

Video - Exterior decoration of a block house

Manufacturers of vinyl block houses managed to replicate in this material not only the shape of a rounded log, but also the structure of the tree. A house lined with such siding looks like a real log house.

What is good about a vinyl block house? First of all, because, unlike natural wood, it does not require such careful maintenance. Vinyl does not require painting or varnishing. With it there will be no problems with the release of resin and harm from insects.

Of all the vinyl sidings sold on the Russian market, the most impressive is from Holzplast. But it costs no less than its natural analogue - a log. However, during operation it will not cause any trouble.

The manufacturer Holzplast has developed a special system for fastening panels and additional elements for the Holzblock product line. It is significantly different from that used when installing a standard vinyl block house. Therefore, when purchasing Holzblock siding, you will need to study the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. All other types of vinyl block houses are attached to the facade according to the same rules.

Prices for vinyl block house

Vinyl block house

Vinyl block house installation technology

Installation of a vinyl block house is similar to installation of conventional siding. But there are some peculiarities that you need to know about in order to install the panels correctly.

The vinyl block house can be mounted in the direction from bottom to top or from top to bottom. Installation in the bottom-up direction is used if it is not possible to accurately determine whether horizontal trimming of the panels will be necessary. This cladding method is more convenient, so it is used more often.

When installing a wooden block house, the connecting decorative strips are installed after sheathing the entire wall, and when laying vinyl - before installing the panels. Each sheet of vinyl block house is inserted onto the connecting strips at both ends, and only after that is attached to the frame.

For a vinyl block house, they build not wooden, but metal sheathing. Its installation is carried out according to the same rules that are used to build a frame for a wooden house block. Namely:

all racks must be located in the same plane;
hangers and self-tapping screws are used to install racks;
in the lower and upper parts of the wall, the vertical frame strips are connected horizontally.

Preparing walls for cladding is carried out as follows:

attach a vapor barrier membrane;
install the frame;
lay insulation;
on top thermal insulation material and windproof film is laid on the frame posts;
since the sheathing strips will be closed, they are duplicated wooden blocks, which are attached to each frame support along its entire length.

In this way, the ventilation gap required by the technology is obtained. After this, they begin to install the vinyl block house. This will require not only panels that imitate a log, but also a set of additional (finishing) elements, which includes:

starting bar;
finishing bar;
connecting strip;
J-chamfer;
J-trim;
outer corner;
internal corner.

The procedure for finishing the facade with a vinyl block house

The panels are fastened with self-tapping screws so that they are not tightly pressed to the sheathing. This is necessary for the free movement of the house block, which will slightly increase in size when heated by the sun and shrink at low temperatures.

Caring for this type of façade finishing material is simple: summer period it is washed with water from a hose or wiped with a damp cloth.

Video - Alta Profile Blockhouse log siding: installation

Additional elements for vinyl siding: dimensions

Block house is a modern wood product that is used for exterior and interior decoration of house walls. This element is installed quickly and easily due to the presence of a groove and a tenon in the end longitudinal part. In principle, installation technology wood panel The inside and outside of the house are not much different. Of course, there are similar products on sale from other materials (steel, polymers), which are attached in a slightly different way, but many home owners prefer wood panels, so in our article we will tell you how to sheathe a house with a block house.

Material requirements

First of all, you need to choose a high-quality and durable material that is suitable for exterior decoration. As a rule, the manufacturer packs the panels in shrink film, so in order for you to clearly inspect the product and evaluate its quality, the packaging will have to be opened.

To sheathe the outside of your house, you need only high-quality panels, so you should not purchase products that have the following defects:

there should be no dark knots on the front surface;
deep cracks are not allowed;
there should be no mold or rot;
blued wood is also a reason to refuse the purchase.

Important: quality product for exterior finishing, the size of the tar should be no more than 0.8 cm in width and no more than 0.2-0.3 cm in depth.

Also when choosing quality material It is worth paying attention to the location of the annual rings. Since dense wood is more suitable for exterior decoration, it is worth choosing products on which the annual rings are located as close to each other as possible. This material is characterized high quality, excellent density and good moisture resistance.

Materials and tools

Having purchased a block house, the installation of which is carried out without using specialized tools and accessories, you can handle it yourself. Self-tapping screws are usually used to secure the boards, so you will need an electric drill for the job.

In addition, it is more convenient to install house block panels using clamps. To produce these fasteners, galvanized steel is used, so the elements are corrosion resistant, which is very important for maintaining a beautiful appearance wood. A kleimer is a flat plate with a protruding tongue. The product has slots for installing screws. The panel is secured and held in place by this tab.

Important: the house block can be installed using clamps with a height of at least 6-7 mm. If you have a choice between self-tapping screws and clamps, then preference should be given to the latter.

Advantages of using clamps:

Using clips, panels can be fixed without the risk of deformation and cracking.
Thanks to the use of such fasteners, the joints of the panels will be almost invisible. As a result, the outer finishing layer will be more beautiful.
Installing a block house will be much faster, because screwing in the screws will take more time.

Buying fastenings for a block house in the form of clamps is based on the calculation that for every 10 squares of cladding you will need 200 clamps. However, such high consumption does not mean that you will have to spend a lot on the purchase. The price of fasteners is quite affordable.

When covering a house with a block house, you will have to cut some panels into shorter elements, so you will need a power saw for the job. However, if the amount of work is insignificant, then you can easily get by with a regular hacksaw with fine teeth.

Tip: if desired, you can use a house block for cutting circular saw. However, the cutting disc must be free of carbide tips, which can cause an uneven cut.

When covering your house with a blockhouse, you should not forget about its insulation. Mineral wool can be used as insulation. This material has good heat and sound insulation characteristics. You can also choose other types of mineral wool-based insulation.

Attention: you should avoid using foam plastic as insulation due to low vapor permeability and poor combination with wood. In addition, polystyrene foam supports combustion.

You will also need timber to make the sheathing frame to which the trim will be attached. The dimensions of the timber should be chosen taking into account the thickness of the heat-insulating material. In addition, the cladding of a house with a block house is carried out using a vapor and waterproofing membrane. Vapor barrier material is needed to protect the insulation from the accumulation of condensation in it, and waterproofing will protect against atmospheric moisture. As a vapor barrier, you can use ordinary glassine, a special modern membrane material, or a traditional perforated film. For waterproofing, ordinary polyethylene film is ideal.

Preparatory activities

Before attaching the block house, everything wooden elements must be treated with an antiseptic composition. In addition, to protect against fire, it is recommended to treat with fire retardants.

Before covering brick, aerated concrete or wooden house outside the house block you should do the following:

First, a vapor barrier material is attached to the walls. The strips of material are fixed horizontally with an overlap of 10-15 cm. For fixation, you can use a stapler or staples.
Next, we install timber sheathing on the walls. For attaching the frame to wooden house You can use screws or nails, and frame dowels are suitable for brick or aerated concrete surfaces. The installation step of the timber should be selected taking into account the width of the slabs of heat-insulating material.
We place thermal insulation material in the space between the sheathing.
Next, it is attached on top of the insulation waterproofing film. It is fixed to the sheathing using staples or a stapler.
After this, we attach another sheathing to the main frame. It is needed for the formation ventilation gap behind the panels of the block house. This will protect the material from rotting and damage. It is to this sheathing that the facing elements will be attached.

Installation of panels

Do-it-yourself installation of a block house is carried out in the following sequence:

Installation of panels begins from the bottom corner of the house. In this case, the house block is mounted horizontally with the groove down.
For fixing panels using clamps fastening element is attached to the sheathing so that the panel tenon fits into the claws of the clamp. If you use self-tapping screws, you will first need to drill holes in the board. The fastener installation step is 400 mm. The self-tapping screw is screwed into the tenon of the board at an angle of 45 degrees.
Next, the groove of the next facing element is put on the tenon of the previous board. Installed panel again fixed to the sheathing with clamps. Thus, the installation of the finishing continues until the entire facade is covered.

To finish the external and internal corners you will need special ready-made elements. These are factory-made polymer products, similar to those used to decorate walls with siding. However, there is a significant drawback to using them - the panel fits tightly to the profile only at the top point; as a result, there will be unclosed gaps in the finishing in the corners. In principle, this can be considered a significant drawback.

That is why it is better to use planed timber with a cross section of 0.5x0.5 dm to decorate the corners. It is attached to both walls in the corner area before covering. Next, the panels in this place are cut from the end at 45°. Thus, the boards on the walls adjacent to the corner are butted end to end without the slightest gap. This method can be used when decorating internal and external corners.

Additional points

Sometimes the panels are fixed to the sheathing directly through the front surface. In this case, visible recesses with the fastener head remain, which can be hidden in the following ways:

You can cut plugs from the scraps of elements according to the dimensions of the hole. Next, the plugs are glued into the recesses using adhesive composition PVA. After it dries, the surface is sanded.
You can purchase ready-made plugs, which are sold in hardware stores. At the same time, you can find plugs of different colors on sale, so you can easily select a product to match the color of your finish. PVA glue is also used to fix these plugs.
You can also close the recesses from installing fasteners using a special wooden paste. You can prepare such a paste yourself from sawdust and an adhesive composition, for example, PVA. The prepared composition should be quite thick. The holes in the panels are filled with this mixture. After it dries, the surface of the board is sanded. This method is the simplest and least expensive, but it is very difficult to prepare a paste that exactly matches the color of the facing material, so even after grouting, the installation sites of the fasteners may be slightly noticeable.

Video instructions for self-installation house block: