The socle name the lower facade belt, which protectsstructure from contamination and mechanical damage. It must be made of strong, durable materials that provide not only an attractive appearance, but also a reliable protection from the effects of moisture.
The lining of the base of the house can bein different ways, but the first, unchanged stage is his preparation. The substrate must be flat, firm, clean. Unevenness greater than 5 mm must be eliminated, cavities - fill with a special solution. Experts recommend impregnating the surface with a priming mixture.
To reduce water absorption apply special formulations - hydrophobizators. These colorless solutions are applied with a roller or brush.
Facing of the plinth basement
Clinker
Such a tile visually looks like a clinkerbrick, differing by weight. In addition, its thickness starts at 8 mm. Other sizes of tiles are approximately similar to the dimensions of bricks (length from 21 to 29 cm, width - from 5 to 7.1 cm).
Work begins with the definition of a level fromwhich begins the installation of the first row. To do this, the height of the socle is divided by the width of the tile, increased by the width of the interlace seam. Thus, at a height of 40 cm, a material width of 6.5 cm and 6 mm sutures, it will be necessary to establish six rows (40: (6.5 + 0.6) = 5.63). It is necessary to start at 2.6 cm lower than the planning ground level (6 x (6.5 + 0.6) = 42.6).
Over the top (last) row of the tile a gap is formed, about 0.6 cm. It should be filled with a polyurethane or acrylic mixture.
The lining of the basement of the house is carried out with the help ofelastic cold-resistant adhesive solution. It is applied to both the material and the substrate. Thus, absolutely tile adhesion is provided.
The solution is prepared for the area that is possibleokleit for ten or thirty minutes. As a rule, this is about a square meter. After half an hour, the solution usually begins to harden and lose its adhesive properties.
After a lapse of two or three days, the joints are filled with a frost-resistant and elastic solution. Clinker tile almost does not absorb moisture, which eliminates the pretreatment of the material with hydrophobisers.
A rock
Finishing the base of the house with this material is slightly more expensive. Together with this, the appearance of the facade is quite effective.
As a rule, limestone or sandstone is used. However, there is also a facing of the basement of the house with granite or marble.
The size of the elements can be completely different.So, it can be small parts or massive stone slabs, the width of which is equal to the height of the socle. The texture of the material is also different. There is a stone tile with a smooth surface, there is a rough, it can be both granular and with butovy.
The mounting technique is similar to the method describedhigher. For gluing, a special adhesive composition should be used. The use of any unsuitable solution can lead to the formation of cracks, peeling of the material.
If the cap comes out from behind a wall, it should be protected. To do this, set the cornice. Otherwise, in the frost, the lining of the base of the house may crumble.
Polymer sand material
This tile got its spreadrelatively recently. It represents a composite material that mimics a "torn stone" or brickwork. Polymer sand tiles with a small weight differ. This allows you to use it on any, the most lightweight designs.
The material is also characterized by ductility, notgives neither chips, nor cracks. Polymer sand tile is moisture resistant, perfectly tolerates thaw and can be used in absolutely different climatic conditions.
The material is fixed with screws to the pre-installed crate (it is possible to apply additional insulation) or directly to the base.
