Basement siding and stone-look façade panels. Finishing the base with stone panels Panels with a wild stone look for exterior decoration
The problem of improving the appearance of a building's facade is easily solved by using stone-look facade panels. We’ll talk about the design, types and installation features of this finishing material further.
Features and structure of stone-look facade panels
Facade panels under the stone they form a facade system that protects the surface of the building from external influences.
Facade panels are installed both in new buildings and during the reconstruction of old ones.
Aluminum or metal carcass. Therefore, such panels are easy to install
Stone-look facade panels consist of:
- polyurethane layer,
- resins,
- foam layer,
- stone powder.
Modern polymers are used to produce stone-look façade panels. Using the injection molding method, these panels are produced on injection molding machines; this process allows the panels to remain in their original form for a long time.
Scope of use of stone-look facade panels:
- facade decoration,
- finishing of individual building elements,
- cladding of individual floors,
- finishing of the tower, lantern,
- cladding of fences.
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The cost of stone-look facade panels depends on the following factors:
- quality of material,
- layer thickness,
- type of panel
- product texture,
- appearance panels.
Advantages of installing façade panels under stone
Studying reviews about stone-look facade panels, we highlight the following advantages:
- no additional surface leveling required;
- high level of thermal insulation;
- Possibility of installation at any time of the year;
- have low noise conductivity;
- the service life of some panels exceeds 50 years;
- the ability to adjust the structure using an aluminum or steel profile;
- resistance to exposure to ultraviolet rays, precipitation, humidity, temperature changes;
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- anti-corrosion;
- high level of heat resistance;
- stone-look facade panels are light in weight compared to natural stone;
- easy care and washing;
- health safety and environmental friendliness;
- electrical conductivity;
- ease of installation;
- façade panels do not load the building with additional weight due to their lightness;
- stone-look facade panels are almost no different from the original stonework, but their cost is much less than the cost of real stone;
- variety of colors and designs.
Types of stone-look facade panels
Facade panels vary in variety color solutions, sizes and installation methods. Among the facade panels there are:
- metal panels with polymer coating;
- vinyl type facade panels;
- thermal facade panels;
- sandwich panels of cassette or three-layer type;
- facade panels of fiber cement type;
- façade panels imitating brick or masonry.
Fiber cement panels contain cement, minerals and cellulose fibers. Such panels simulate various materials, including masonry.
The structure of the fiber cement facade panel includes the presence of:
- fiber cement panel,
- sealing gasket,
- ventilation protective film,
- additional panel,
- gypsum fiber sheet,
- vapor barrier film,
- gypsum fiber sheet.
Advantages of fiber cement facade panels:
- high level of frost resistance,
- long period of use,
- no corrosion or mold formation,
- fire safety,
- ability to withstand large temperature changes,
- thermal insulation,
- soundproofing.
Disadvantages of fiber cement panels:
- require painting after installation,
- high level of water absorption,
- low level of resistance to mechanical stress.
Panels with availability polymer coating, are characterized by high durability, frost resistance, resistance to moisture absorption, lack of corrosion, and ease of installation. The disadvantage of such panels is the low level of thermal insulation.
Stone-look facade panels are used to finish the basement parts of a building. Such panels are made of resin, which has a polypropylene base. After installing the stone-like façade panels, the building has an attractive appearance and is almost indistinguishable from real stone cladding.
Advantages of stone-look facade panels:
- durability,
- resistance to ultraviolet radiation,
- easy installation,
- heat resistance.
Depending on the structure, stone-look facade panels are divided into:
- homogeneous,
- combined.
Facade panels of a homogeneous type have a uniform structure and are made of PVC.
Combined façade panels have an external plastic coating and an internal polystyrene or polystyrene foam coating. The inner layer acts as insulation.
PVC facade panels with stone look
PVC facade panels consist of a vinyl layer and a polymer mixture; such panels are called siding. In relation to siding design, there are:
- mass-painted siding - distinguished by a variety of colors and patterns;
- siding with highlighted seams has a non-uniform coating in which the seams are painted a different color;
- exclusive siding - has a heterogeneous texture and highlighted seams, similar to imitation natural stone.
Stone siding comes with imitation granite, malachite, marble and other stones.
PVC panels are made from a single sheet, which is given the desired shape. After PVC manufacturing panels make panels rectangular shape, which are easy to install.
The panels are attached to each other with special locks. First, last and corner panels, have a special lock. To ensure ventilation of the facade space, a perforated edge is installed.
PVC siding is attached to the wall using nails or self-tapping screws. To ensure that the siding locks click into place and there are no cracks, the siding must be installed so that the panels overlap each other.
Advantages of PVC facade panels:
- service life exceeds 25 years;
- resistance to large temperature changes;
- resistance to ultraviolet radiation;
- antiseptic - absence of mold formations;
- anti-corrosion;
- the siding is coated with a special paint that has a water-repellent, anti-pollution effect;
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- stone-look facade panels price - more affordable than that of piece or natural stone
- ease of installation.
Stone-look facade panels - installation
Before installation facade PVC panels, calculations and purchase of this material should be made.
To carry out calculations required quantity facade panels, you first need to determine the area of the facade on which the panels will be installed.
Break the facade into several rectangular or square shapes. Determine their area, and then summarize the results.
Divide the total area by the area of one panel. It is better to buy several squares more material to compensate for all kinds of cuts.
To carry out the work, use:
- knife for cutting plastic products,
- grinding machine,
- jigsaw,
- hammer,
- scissors,
- hammer drill,
- measuring tape,
- building level,
- chalk,
- screwdriver.
Preparatory work includes preliminary leveling, insulation and waterproofing of the facade.
When purchasing, ensure that you have self-tapping screws and fasteners for the panels. To cut siding, make a small cut and then break the material.
To begin, determine the location from which the siding installation will begin. If the façade was previously finished with other materials, then start from the same place. If siding is being installed on a new façade, start by covering the foundation. Before installing the main type panels, it is advisable to install the primary and corner panels.
After installing additional parts, install the starting strip. Determine the boundary space of the first row, and then mark the width of the first panel. Leave a small gap between panels.
Insulate windows and doors using trims, flashings, special strips and capping panels.
After installing all the parts, begin installing the siding. The panels are installed from bottom to top, snapping onto each other. The panels are fixed to the wall with self-tapping screws.
The final stage involves installing the edges on the roof.
Features of installing facade panels under stone
Some types of panels are installed on a pre-installed sheathing made of aluminum or steel profile. Such a system is called ventilated.
The profile is attached to the wall using brackets. The walls do not require additional leveling or pre-finishing.
There are several technologies for installing a façade system:
- post-transom type,
- modular type,
- spider type.
An additional layer of insulation is installed in the space between the profile and the panels. Types of insulation:
- mineral wool,
- fiberglass,
- foam.
When installing façade panels, a number of requirements must be met:
- the minimum installation temperature should not be below 0 degrees;
- anti-corrosion of self-tapping screws, anchors, brackets and other fasteners;
- the profile structure should be placed in one plane to avoid the appearance of cracks in the ventilated space.
The disadvantage of this installation is the appearance of an unpleasant acoustic effect, which does not allow the installation of such facades in residential premises. During strong winds, the ventilation space makes loud noises and whistles.
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Stone panels
Our company offers a wide range of facade panels imitated with natural stone in Moscow and the Moscow region. High quality, affordable prices, a huge selection of products for every taste will allow you to make a profitable purchase in our online store.
The panels are intended for exterior decoration of the building facade. This great option, which makes it possible to quickly, efficiently, beautifully cladding any structure, be it a residential building, country cottage or office center.
The store features products from the leading Japanese brand KMEW, which is considered one of the leaders in this field. Our company is the official representative of the specified trademark, supplying exclusively original panels for facade cladding. You can not only buy materials from us, but also order professional turnkey installation. The work performed is provided with a two-year guarantee.
Characteristics
Facade panels imitating natural stone are an excellent alternative to the latter. Stone cladding of cottages and other buildings is expensive, stylish, and impressive. Facade panels look no worse, they allow you to achieve the same classic look, but with a number of advantages:
- more affordable price;
- lightweight and quick installation;
- light weight;
- reduced load on the walls and foundation of the building.
Finishing the facade of a building with natural stone is a long, hard job associated with a lot of restrictions and inconveniences. Price natural materials very high, during their processing a lot of dust, cuttings, construction waste. Siding panels imitating different types stones are free from all these disadvantages. They are several times cheaper and do not require additional processing, are mounted on walls quickly, with a minimum amount of waste.
In addition to its decorative function, high-quality siding also serves as insulation and waterproofing. Properly installed exterior panels:
- retain heat well inside the building;
- do not suffer from exposure to rain or snow;
- They tolerate high and low temperatures very well.
The manufacturer specially designed the panel dimensions so that they are optimal for installation. Standard dimensions are 3030x455 millimeters. Such elements are easy to transport and convenient to mount on the wall of the house. In addition, they do not dazzle the eyes; they create the correct picture with a natural pattern.
An important feature of KMEW brand panels is their extremely accurate and naturalistic imitation of natural stone. The tiled facades look attractive, perfectly matching the texture of the stone finish. After installation, the siding is painted in stages to achieve maximum natural color.
The online store offers a convenient online calculator that will help users independently calculate the required amount of materials, taking into account the area of the facade of the house.
External walls in buildings need to be protected from atmospheric damage, additionally insulated and taken care of in an acceptable appearance. Natural and artificial materials are used to decorate the facades of houses. Original decorative effect creates natural stone. Modern and practical solution For the decoration of the exterior there are façade panels with imitation stone.
Features and Benefits
Facade panels perform decorative and protective function external walls. The design, which replicates natural stone, helps create a beautiful and elegant backdrop for the entire home.
Stone panels have many advantages:
- variety of textures and color shades;
- high level of imitation of stone structure;
- quick installation;
- cheaper than natural analogues;
- moisture resistance;
- the size and weight of the panel is adapted to self-assembly;
- do not burn out;
- frost resistance up to -40 degrees;
- resistance to heat up to +50 degrees;
- can last up to 30 years;
- easy care;
- environmental friendliness;
- maintainability;
- does not place a large load on supporting structures.
When covering the facade of a new house, you can achieve unique design when combining different textures and colors. Installing panels on houses built a long time ago will hide the destroyed and unpresentable appearance of the building. To do this, you do not need to repair or reconstruct the walls themselves. Installation requires only the construction of the sheathing frame. A thermal insulation layer can be installed under the panels. Mineral material is used as insulation basalt wool, glass wool, polystyrene foam, polystyrene foam.
In addition to cladding the facade and foundation, stone panels can be used to decorate fences. It is not necessary to sheathe the entire house; it is possible to partially trim required element structures, upper or lower floor.
Description
Stone panels were originally used to cover the foundation. Finishing siding showed high performance and began to be used to cover the entire facade. With the expansion of the range of products of different textures, it is possible to create an aesthetically attractive and durable cladding for the house.
The production of cladding panels is based on copying various stonework from natural materials. For exterior finishing
the walls imitate different types of natural stone: slate, granite, sandstone, rubble stone, limestone, dolomite and many others. To give realism, the slabs are painted in natural shades
specific type of stone and give the appropriate relief and shape.
- Depending on the structure, there are two types of panels for exterior decoration of the house. Composite. The design involves the presence of several layers. External protective layer on the surface acts as decorative finishing . The inner thermal insulation layer contains artificial insulation
- from expanded polystyrene. Homogeneous.
The slab consists of one outer covering. During installation, flexible panels do not deform and are easily connected to each other into a monolithic cladding. They are distinguished by their low price and light weight.
Compound
To produce slabs similar to natural stone, artificial and natural raw materials are used.
- Depending on the material used, façade cladding panels come in two types:
- fiber cement;
polymer. Fiber cement products consist of quartz sand
and cement with the addition of cellulose fibers. They are characterized by fire safety, frost resistance up to -60 degrees, and sound-absorbing properties. The negative side is the ability of the material to absorb water, making the structure heavier. A low level of impact resistance shows a tendency to damage. Fiber panels do not have a pronounced deep stone texture, as they are made by casting. The composition of polymer panels includes polyvinyl chloride, resin, foam, and stone dust. If a composite panel is made, then a layer of polyurethane foam is added. PVC panels are able to clearly highlight the stone texture, highlight the rubble and wild stone
. Plastic does not react to humidity and has antiseptic properties. The panels are resistant to impacts and damage.
Dimensions and weight The weight of the facade panel depends on its size and material of manufacture. The size is determined by the ease of installation and transportation. Lightweight plastic plates weigh approximately 1.8-2.2 kg. The size of the panels is developed by the manufacturer. The length can vary from 80 cm to 130 cm. The width varies from 45 to 60 cm. On average, the area of one panel occupies half a square meter. The thickness is small - only 1-2 mm.
Fiber cement boards for facades are different large size and large scales. Length from 1.5 to 3 m, width from 45 to 120 cm. The smallest thickness of the panel is 6 mm, the maximum is 2 cm. The weight of products made of heavy cement can vary depending on the thickness of 13 - 20 kg per square meter. On average, fiber cement boards weigh 22 – 40 kg. One large thick panel can reach a weight of more than 100 kg.
Design
The variety of shapes and sizes of facade panels makes it possible to sheathe a structure of any configuration. Depends on the texture of the front side decorative properties material. Manufacturers produce a wide range artificial stone with a wide range of colors.
The texture of the panel is similar to natural masonry different breeds. For facade finishing you can choose rocky or rubble stone, “wild” sandstone, ashlar. The color varies depending on the type of natural stone - beige, brown, gray, sand, chestnut.
Slabs with stone chips are produced for an original and exclusive design. The factions are united among themselves epoxy resin. The granular stone structure is painted in any bright colors– malachite, terracotta, turquoise, white. The disadvantage of this texture is that they wear out over time and are difficult to wash.
Review of manufacturers
The market for façade finishing panels is divided between foreign and Russian manufacturers. Among foreign manufacturers The companies Döcke, Novik, Nailaite, KMEW stand out. Positive reviews received by domestic manufacturers - Alta-profile, Dolomit, Tekhosnastka.
- Canadian company Novik produces facade panels with textures like field stone, ashlar, river stone, wild and ashlar limestone. Characterized by high quality, increased thickness more than 2 mm.
- German mark Döcke produces high-quality facade panels in 6 collections imitating rocks, sandstone, and wild stone.
- American company Nailaite supplies facing siding of several series - rubble, natural and cut stone.
- Japanese fiber cement facade panels of the brand are distinguished by a large assortment KMEW. The size of the plates is 3030x455 mm with a protective coating.
- Leading production is occupied by a domestic company "Alta profile". There are 44 masonry siding options available. There is an imitation of granite, wild stone, rubble stone, and the “Canyon” and “Bassoon” collections. The products have all certificates of conformity and a developed sales system in many cities of the country.
- Company "Dolomite" is engaged in the production of PVC coatings for exterior decoration of houses. The assortment includes basement siding texture like a rocky reef, sandstone, slate, dolomite, alpine stone. The profile is 22 cm wide and 3 m long. The panels are painted in three options - completely uniformly painted, with painted seams, non-uniform multi-layer painting. The declared service life is 50 years.
- Company "European Construction Technologies» produces Hardplast facade panels that imitate the structure of slate. Available in three colors - gray, brown and red. Characterized by small size: 22 cm wide, 44 cm long, 16 mm thick, which is convenient for self-installation. The manufacturing material is a polymer sand mixture.
- Belarusian concern "Yu-plast" issues vinyl siding with the texture of natural stone from the “Stone House” series. Panels measuring 3035 mm long and 23 cm wide in four colors. The operating period is at least 30 years.
- Moscow plant "Technology equipment" produces facade panels from polymer materials. A wild stone coating that imitates rock texture and granite will allow you to install a fire-resistant, durable, environmentally friendly façade. The domestic company Fineber produces panels of slate, rock, and stone textures made of polypropylene measuring 110x50 cm.
- The domestic manufacturer of fiber cement boards is the plant "Professor". The product line includes Profist-Stone stone panels coated with natural stone chips. More than 30 color shades with a grain structure will allow you to bring any façade design to life. Standard sizes 120 cm wide, 157 cm long and 8 mm thick.
Decorating a house with facade panels can be done independently or using a special construction team. First, calculate the number of panels needed for cladding. The number depends on the size of the slab itself and the area of the cladding. Determine the area of the walls without taking into account windows and doors. Purchase external and internal corners, starting guides, trims and strips.
At self-installation you need to take care of the availability of working tools. You will need a level, drill, saw, sharp knife, roulette. It is better to fasten structural elements with zinc-coated self-tapping screws.
If the finishing of the facade is combined with insulation of the walls from the outside, then a vapor barrier membrane is first installed.
Vertical sheathing is placed on the walls. As guides, timber made of small section wood or metallic profile. Thermal insulation is installed in the frame of the sheathing. The material is placed closely so that there are no cold bridges. The insulation layer is protected by a waterproofing film.
Then a ventilated facade is erected with a gap of several centimeters. To do this, install a counter-lattice made of slats or metal guides. To avoid distortions and bumps in the finished façade, all frame parts are placed in the same plane.
Many manufacturers offer wide choose materials for decorating building facades. Most in an original way To achieve the unique appearance of a building is to create hinged ventilated facades. This technology is distinguished not only by its variability color range panels, but also by shape, texture and even the name of materials.
Panels made of polymers (plastic) are widely used.
Advantages
Plastic panels have whole line undeniable advantages compared to other materials intended for finishing facades and even over metal panels:
- Low weight of the structure;
- Durability of the material;
- Low price of material and installation work;
- Ease of maintenance and repair;
- Large assortment of types and shapes.
In our country, stone was considered a traditional finishing material, which is why the line of plastic panels imitating a stone surface is the most extensive, both in texture and color.
Types of plastic panels under stone
The most popular finishing materials on the market are considered plastic panels imitating hewn, rubble or natural stone . At the same time, manufacturers provide a full line of necessary bends, corners and strips of a given texture and color.
It is especially worth noting that different panel manufacturers use different sheet sizes, so it is advisable to purchase plastic panels for the base and walls from the same manufacturer. Mounting and fastening systems are practically the same different manufacturers. All panels are mounted sequentially from the starting strip, while the next panel is inserted into the previous one with grooves and fixed.
Manufacturers
There are a huge number of offers for the sale of plastic panels on the finishing materials market, but many of the selling companies are resellers, not manufacturers. The main manufacturers of plastic facade panels are: Nailite, Novik, Docke, FineBer, Holzplast, Vox and Alta profile.
U various manufacturers Not only the price of the finishing material varies, but also parameters such as color scheme, panel size, and quality of raw materials.
The Nailite company is widely represented in our market. One of the main reasons for this spread is extensive experience in creating facade panels. The company was founded in 1978 in the USA and has been importing its products to different countries peace.
The main series are: rubble stone (from simple to premium class), cedar, natural stone and ashlar. Moreover, the panels of each series can be made in several variants (usually two or three types) of colors.
Glacier White
Brown
The dimensions of the sheets (useful length) vary from 22.86x183.83 cm to 45.7x102.2 cm, while it should be taken into account that the total length of the sheet is slightly longer due to the fastening elements hidden during installation.
Prices official representatives Nailite companies range from 509 rubles per panel.
The main dealers in Russia are the following companies: Euromet, TOP-HOUSE, Westmet, TechnoNikol.
The Novik company is a Canadian manufacturer of plastic panels, but its emphasis is on a large line of boards made under brickwork, although there are also panels that imitate hewn, natural stone and cedar.
The size of the panels (usable length) varies from 101x45 cm to 80x60 cm. Every the lineup has its own special standard sizes, and the minimum price for one panel will be from 464 rubles and above.
The main dealers in Russia are the following companies: MirKrovli, Grotesk, Megastroy, etc.
Docke is a German manufacturer plastic panels. The main series are: brick and stone (natural and hewn). A special feature of this company is the expanded palette of panel colors. There are from five to ten varieties of panel design colors, although many manufacturers limit themselves to two or three colors.
Zemlyanoy
Brick
Wheat
Cherry
Dark walnut
Amber
The useful area of the panels varies from 0.42 to 0.45 m2. At the same time, do not forget that many well-known manufacturers provide a free calculation service for the required amount of materials and components. Some are limited to special calculation calculators presented on the company’s website, and some companies carry out a surveyor’s visit to the site. But a specialist visit is not always possible due to the distance from the representative office.
The minimum price for one plastic panel is 479 rubles. Many prices are valid for Moscow and the Moscow region. Prices in other regions must be confirmed with local offices and dealers.
In order to find out the location of the nearest Docke dealer, just visit the company’s official website, where more than a thousand different representative offices, intermediary companies and stores are represented.
Learn more about the quality and types of Docke panels.
The FineBer company presents a large number of series of facade plastic panels on the market: stone, wild stone, large stone, natural stone, brick, facing brick, rock, slate and facing stone Britt. The design colors for each series can be from three to six. Smallest area The “Natural Stone” series has coatings.
Zemlyanoy
Large white stone
Slate beige
Large gray stone
Facing brick ceramic
Gray-green stone
The FineBer company has a wide network of representative offices throughout Russian Federation. Prices and delivery times for the company's products vary by region. Full list representative offices are presented on the official website of the FineBer company.
Why façade FineBer panels are among the best read.
Holzplast
The Holzplast company relatively recently entered the Russian market. It started its activities in 2005.
The company produces plastic panels in six different series according to texture: brick, rubble, dolomite, parphyry, chipped and tuff. The company's product range includes 14 panel colors, but some series are available in only three colors, for example, dolomite in beige, gray and white.
The dimensions of the slabs of this company are unified among themselves and amount to 79.5 cm x 59.5 cm.
The Holzplast company has about 520 representative offices throughout Russia, only in Moscow and 150 official sales points in the region.
The Vox company offers two series of plastic panels: brick or stone. Moreover, only in one standard size for each type: 109.5x44.6 for stone-look panels and 111.3x46.7 for brick-look panels.
Vox has recently entered the market facade systems and its dealer network is not as extensive as that of the famous giants Docke, Nailite or Novik. But at the same time, today its representative offices cover the main large cities of the Russian Federation.
Find out why Vox siding is praised.
Alta profile
The Russian company Alta-profile has been active in the façade systems market since 2007. A relatively large number of series of colors for the design of plastic panels allows it to compete adequately with more famous manufacturers.
New products from this company were the panels of the “Canyon” series, which almost immediately began to be produced in five color categories: Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Arizona and Kansas.
What you need to know before purchasing.
Moreover, one of the lowest prices for a panel is 415 rubles.
Technology for installing plastic panels under stone
Installation of panels can be divided into 3 stages:
- Preliminary surface preparation;
- Frame structure;
- Installation of panels.
The installation of panels begins with the installation of the starting and finishing profiles, as well as guide profiles. The installation of the panels themselves is carried out as follows: the panel is inserted into one guide profile, bent in an arc and then inserted into another guide profile. The side on which the small mounting shelf of the panel is located is inserted into the starting profile. In order to bring the panel into the starting profile, you should use a rule and a mallet.
Video on installation of plastic facade panels
Plastic facade panels are quite interesting solution to decorate the facade of a building.
These days, artificial Decoration Materials imitating natural ones - wood, stone, brick. One of the first places on the list of these materials is plastic panels for facade cladding.
They meet the highest requirements for exterior finishing and make any building look great quickly and inexpensively.
Plastic products primarily include products made from polyvinyl chloride - wall and basement siding. Exactly about the latter we'll talk In this article.
But I would like to immediately clarify that the name “basement” is not entirely correct. Indeed, these panels are often used for cladding the above-ground part of foundations, since their thickness and strength are much higher than that of conventional wall siding.
But their purpose is not limited to this: such panels with decorative surface stone, brick, marble or wood - an ideal material for finishing facades.
Advantages of the material
Plastic cladding panels for facades from different manufacturers may differ in size and decor, but they all have the same advantages:
- Moisture-resistant, thanks to which they reliably protect load-bearing walls and insulation against exposure to precipitation;
- Absolutely impervious to corrosion and rotting. PVC does not support the growth of mold, mildew, and is not damaged by insect pests;
- Facade panels made of plastic do not fade in the sun, since the UV-resistant dye is introduced directly into the raw material and is not applied to the surface;
- Low price compared to those materials whose surface they imitate;
- Simpler and faster installation, especially when compared with facing houses with brick, natural stone or clinker tiles;
