Finishing the veranda is no worse than the pros: recommendations of experienced builders

Outside finishing

In villages, private houses are sheathed with plaster. This refers to cement mixes on a natural basis. They are designed to withstand UV, moisture and wind. It is only necessary to mix the solution correctly and use it on time. Otherwise, cracks will appear on the facade, through which over 35% of the heat will escape. Outside, the building can be finished with silicone plaster. Such coatings withstand heat, frost and moisture well, so installation work is possible in any weather.

Fully enclosed verandas provide 100% protection from cold and precipitation. When choosing materials for their interior and exterior decoration, it is important to consider the following indicators:

• dimensional stability;
• fire resistance;
• hygroscopicity;
• tensile strength;
• vapor permeability;
• adhesion.

In gazebos with barbecue, the walls from the inside are recommended to be sheathed with non-combustible materials of class G1. They do not ignite even at 400 ° C and, thanks to special impregnations, do not emit toxic substances. The same cannot be said about plastic products. Wood retains up to 40% heat in rooms and is ideal for decorating sloped roofs, ceilings, walls and floors. The original texture of the solid wood contributes to the effective solution of design ideas.

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Siding

The minimum shelf life of molded panels is 45 years. They do not deteriorate under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and increased moisture. Good resistance to weathering is an equally important advantage. A competent choice of siding is based on the performance properties of the products.

So, vinyl panels support combustion, and metal panels are susceptible to deformation. What remains is wooden siding, endowed not so much with protective as with decorative properties. In order for the natural material to last at least 20 years, it will have to be treated with antifungal compounds several times a year. It turns out that it is more profitable to use a cement-fiber analogue of a material with greater resistance to destructive processes.

Stone and brick

The main advantage of brick cladding is a solid shelf life - over 30 years. The material almost does not absorb moisture, absorbs noise well and retains heat indoors. True, facing bricks are much heavier than wooden slats and metal building materials. Therefore, the load on the supporting pillars of the structures must always be taken into account.

Products with standard dimensions 250x120x65 mm are suitable for the decoration of facades of multi-storey buildings and seasonal buildings. The interior decoration of the premises is inconceivable without thin bricks. They can overlay the kitchen area and thus highlight the perfectly flat surface of the walls.

Wood

Traditionally, most of the outbuildings in the country are sheathed with wood. Environmentally friendly material lends itself well to processing and repair. It can be sanded and painted at any time.Over time, rotten boards can be replaced with new ones, and the shabby facade can be painted manually with Gorodets painting.

High-quality slats are obtained from lumber. They should decorate the window openings of the gazebo, and, if necessary, arrange the roof and let climbing plants along it. This is a great hedge option for a semi-open building.

Pine clapboard can be used to decorate any living space, except for the bathroom. Hardwood is equally well suited for cladding interior and exterior surfaces.

Internal work

Before installation, the wood should be dried and cleaned with sandpaper. If the veranda area exceeds 18 sq. m, to speed up the work, you will have to use grinding equipment. When choosing materials, it is imperative to take into account their load on the foundation, as well as compatibility with adjacent surfaces. For example, natural stone looks favorably against the background of forging and brick, but wooden buildings are recommended to be sheathed with the same materials as the main building.

Ceiling

In winter buildings, you can use OSB plates. The optimum density of the material is 650 kg / m³. With a minimum coating thickness, it is possible to create high-strength surfaces that provide reliable protection of structures from piercing winds, precipitation and frost.

Under intense pressure, oriented slabs can deform, so they are recommended to be processed with professional tools. For the ceiling to retain heat better, it is important:

• correctly assemble the frame from wooden beams;
• provide compensation clearances;
• sand the surface of the plates;
• treat the ends of the products with a primer;
• fix materials with metal anchors;
• lay communications and prepare a place for lighting fixtures.

Walls

Concrete surfaces are highly durable, but do not retain heat well. Brick walls are impressive with their decorative properties, but without proper insulation they quickly freeze through. In this case, it is more advantageous to use wooden coatings that do not require additional use of mineral wool or polyurethane foam.

Only because of their poor resistance to moisture and warping do they need pretreatment with antiseptics. If you have neither the time nor the money for frequent repairs, use vinyl siding. Lightweight coatings do not deteriorate under the influence of chemicals, and most importantly, they do not require reinforcement of the columnar base.

Floor

Ceramic tiles can be installed in completely open structures. The material is not afraid of moisture and temperature extremes. Due to its good thermal conductivity, it is suitable for arranging a warm floor. More practical coatings with polymers in the composition are used only on leveled surfaces, but due to the increased toxicity, it is better to prefer porcelain stoneware or adobe floor.

Paving slabs can be laid on cement-bonded particle boards, and wooden blocks on a concrete base. With a limited budget, cuts from pine or larch are suitable.

The loft-style gazebos have natural stone floors. True, in winter you cannot walk barefoot in such a room.

DIY works

Before attaching the siding, you need to determine the evenness of the outer surfaces relative to the building level. Then wrap the walls of the facade with plastic wrap and make a crate from a metal profile. Suspensions and self-tapping screws will definitely come in handy in work.

Of the additional elements, the finishing profile and soffits for the installation of cornices are useful. If there are none, you can limit yourself to siding panels. Plastic slopes are needed to decorate window openings.

Leave a 5 mm gap at the point where the panel and the adjacent element meet. In this case, the very first material is attached to the starting profile, and the subsequent ones are laid on top of the previous ones.