Decorative finishing of facades

One of the main ways to make the buildingindividuality and increase of its operational characteristics is a decorative (external) finish. It is very important that it has not only a decorative and aesthetic purpose, but also performs many functions, provides protection of the infrastructure of the structure from adverse external influences. Using modern materials it is very easy to achieve that the finish was of great practical importance and protected the structure of the building from:

• Effects of solar ultraviolet;
• Penetration of fungal mold;
• High humidity during precipitation;
• Sharply changes in temperature.

Types of decorative finishes

Modern decorative facade decoration is very diverse, and it is better to divide it into several groups depending on the materials used:

• A natural stone can be safely called one of theThe best materials due to its unpretentiousness and relative simplicity in installation, good compatibility with a variety of architectural styles and compositions.
• Facade plasters are convenient in that they are sold in countless variations, with any shades and textures, which makes it possible to use their combinations.
• Sometimes wood is used for finishing, but only in rare cases. Basically, when the building is built of a beam or a shield, additionally decorated with a "lining".
• Siding is gaining popularitythanks to the small price, durability and wide variation of colors. Usually it is made of polymer materials or metal, and sometimes one can come across models based on high density foam.
• The oldest facing materials can bename ceramic tiles and bricks. Their use gives the structure aesthetic, majestic appearance. Facing bricks are very popular in case the building is built from outwardly unattractive materials, such as gas silicate blocks.
• Sometimes there is a covering made of expanded polystyrene.This material is simple enough in processing and installation, which makes it possible to simplify a lot of technical nuances related to the features of finish processing. Styrofoam can not be called a very strong material, but it has excellent sound and heat insulation properties, significantly increasing the service life of the structure.

Modern decorative facade decorationallows not only to make the building beautiful, but also to significantly increase its service life. And the abundance of materials allows you to determine which of the qualities of decoration is more important and in accordance with this make a choice.