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Block house came to us from Europe. Thanks to its beautiful appearance and good technical specifications gained popularity. The building material is made from wood or materials replicating natural wood.

Let's look at the design features of a façade finished with a block house and describe the sequence of covering the house with wood panels.

Block house siding: design features

Block house is a popular building material used in the exterior and interior decoration of house walls. The surface, which is covered with a block house, resembles a wall finished natural wood. The elements are made of wood or galvanized steel, coated with a polymer film, the shape of the elements is double or single “logs”.

Sheathing boards have a convex front wall and a flat back. The ribs are provided with spikes and grooves for joining the elements.

Before you start arranging a house from a block house, you need to understand the structure of a ventilated facade of this type. The design includes the required elements:

1. Insulation - protects the insulation from moisture vapor. Vapor barrier layer allows steam to pass towards the wall, preventing it from penetrating to the insulation.
2. Sheathing - creates a cavity between the wall of the house and the block house, serves as the basis for fastening the slats. The sheathing is made from wooden beam with a cross section of 100*40 mm or 50*40 mm (depending on the type of thermal insulation material). This structural element serves as a frame for attaching the block house.
3. Thermal insulation layer - polystyrene foam, mineral wool, etc. The thickness of the insulation must be at least 10 cm.
4. The wind barrier is mounted on the sheathing beam and additionally protects the insulation from the humidity contained in the air.
5. The counter grille provides space between the wind barrier film and the block house. The counter-lattice is made from beams of small cross-section - 20*40 mm. If you neglect this element of the façade structure, the wooden slats of the house block will quickly rot.
6. External cladding - block house.

Cladding a house with a block house: photo

Advantages and disadvantages of different types of block house

The main criterion for classifying a block house is the material of manufacture. For finishing works Wood, metal and vinyl panels are more often used.

In the production of wooden block houses, coniferous and hardwoods wood (cedar, pine, Siberian larch and spruce). These types of wood are resistant to rot and will last a long time.

Wooden slats are made using the following technology:

1. Logs are sawn using the “square in a circle” method. The result is four blanks.
2. The workpieces are placed in a drying chamber.
3. Drying lasts about 2 weeks. If you dry the wood naturally, it will take about 6 months.

A block house made of wood has a number of advantages:

• strength - the surface of the panels withstands high mechanical/physical stress without losing its original appearance;
• a damaged finishing element can be restored - sanded or replaced;
• the material is light in weight;
• ease of installation;
• ecologically safe material;
• walls covered wooden block house, “breathe” - creates a favorable microclimate in the room;
• the block house additionally insulates the house;
• high decorativeness and attractiveness of the wooden facade.

A block house made of wood needs regular cleaning and varnishing - these measures increase the moisture resistance of the material and extend the life of the cladding

Façade finishing is often done metal sheets house block, which has some features:

• the building material is made of steel with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm;
• the steel body of the element is coated with zinc;
• from the inside metal plate it is treated with primer and paint, and a pattern imitating natural wood is applied to the front side of the house block;
• the main advantages of a metal facade are durability and high strength; a block house of this type can withstand temperature fluctuations, is resistant to moisture and does not change its characteristics under the influence of unfavorable climatic conditions;
• metal block house has different shapes- in one or two logs.

Vinyl panels contain protective reinforcing components and additional plasticizers. A vinyl block house has many of the advantages of wood panels, but it is stronger, cheaper and comes in a wide range of colors.

How to choose a material for finishing a house with a block house

Choosing a block house is not an easy task. The boards differ from each other not only in the material they are made of, but also in other parameters. When purchasing slats, it is advisable to follow the following expert advice:

1. For facade work, it is necessary to use boards with a width of at least 15 cm; it is desirable that all lamellas have the same dimensions.
2. It is better to choose long boards - this will reduce the number of joints. The standard lamella length is 6 m.
3. External siding is made of a house block made of coniferous wood. Perfect option- larch.
4. Boards from the northern regions are denser - this property improves other characteristics of the material. The density of wood can be checked by annual rings. The closer they are to each other, the denser the material.
5. You should not buy wooden boards if they have defects: cracks, rotten knots, mold or bluish spots.
6. There must be tarring small sizes: width - about 8 mm, depth - 3 mm.
7. The permissible moisture level for wooden boards is 20%. This value must be shown on the building material certificate.
8. The packaging of the block house must be intact and without damage.

Rules for installing block house lamellas

Cladding a house with a block house with your own hands must be done in compliance with a number of rules:

1. Installation is carried out along guides, and not directly to the wall.
2. It is preferable to fix the block house using clasps or metal brackets. To fasten thick house block boards, it is better to use self-tapping screws with an anti-corrosion coating.
3. Before installation, it is advisable to keep the wooden boards indoors for several days. This will reduce the moisture content of the material.
4. During fastening, the panels are positioned so that the groove is at the bottom and the tenon is at the top. This method reduces the risk of dust/dirt accumulating in the groove and increases the service life of the sheathing.
5. A gap must be left between the floor/ceiling surface and the cladding for natural ventilation.
6. There should be a small gap between the boards. This measure will prevent deformation of the material in case of moisture and temperature changes.

Finishing the facade of a house with a block house: step-by-step progress of work

Let's look at how to properly cover a house with a block house. Let's look at the installation process using wooden panels as an example.

Tools and materials

In addition to the block house itself, other materials will be needed for work:

Important! It is better not to use polystyrene foam as insulation. This heat insulator does not combine well with wood, as it has low vapor permeability and supports combustion

Required tools:

• level;
• brush;
• hammer;
• sandpaper or sander;
• saw;
• electric drill;
• screwdriver

Preparatory activities

Before you start finishing wooden house block house needs to carry out preparatory measures.

Cladding a house with a block house

Installation of boards begins from the bottom corner, fastening of panels is horizontal. Fixing a block house using climbers:

1. Attach the clamps to the sheathing with self-tapping screws.
2. Insert the first panel into the fastener tabs. The location of the board is with the groove down.
3. Place the groove of the next panel onto the tenon located below the installed sheathing element.
4. The cladding work continues until the entire wall is covered with block house panels.

If the clamps are replaced with self-tapping screws, then before installing the boards it is necessary to prepare recesses for the fasteners. Fixation occurs in increments of 40 cm. Self-tapping screws are screwed in at an angle of 45°.

In order for the finish to have an aesthetic appearance, the screws must be disguised. Remains of wooden panels, ready-made plugs or wooden “paste” are suitable for this.

For registration internal corners“boats” are suitable, special plinths or planed timber 5*5 cm are placed on the outer corners. Experts recommend securing the timber before starting the sheathing - this will allow you to fix the house block panels to the timber and make the finishing as attractive as possible.

Door and window openings are decorated with platbands. The main function of platbands is to hide cracks and protect against the penetration of cold air, precipitation and debris.

You can choose decorative trims with interesting carved patterns and unusual ornaments. The shape of the platbands can be flat, round or curly. The choice depends on the style and overall facade of the house

Decorating a block house inside the house

Installation of a block house inside a house is practically no different from outer skin, but has some nuances:

• boards of small width are used for work;
• external and internal corners are fixed upon completion of installation of the block house.

Important! It is better not to use wooden panels of a block house for finishing the interior walls of wet rooms. Otherwise, the material must be coated with a layer of varnish.

Processing and care of block house panels

To ensure long-term operation of the finishing of wooden house block houses, it is necessary to treat them with protective coatings: stain, antiseptic, varnish, paint and mastic.

Processing sequence:

1. Prime the surface of the block house.
2. Apply a layer of varnish or clear paint.
3. Every 5-7 years the protective coating must be renewed. It is advisable to reapply the same varnish or paint, otherwise the previous layer will have to be removed with a sander.

Important! To avoid the appearance of white stripes when drying wooden panels, the tenon house block must be varnished before installation

Cladding a block house house: video

Cladding with a block house is an excellent opportunity to update the facade of the house, give it a unique flavor and provide additional insulation walls Our article will help you understand the types and sizes of block houses, choose high-quality material and sheathe the house with your own hands.

Choosing a block house

Block house is special kind dry molded products imitating the surface of a rounded log. On an industrial scale, it is manufactured in parallel with a floor board or imitation timber using a special “square in a circle” technology. In this case, from the core of the log, products with a rectangular or square cross-section are obtained, and from the edges - a rounded one. The sawn block house blank undergoes thermal and sanitary treatment in drying installations, after which fastening tenons and grooves are planed on milling machines.

The original appearance and the possibility of use for both internal and external work have led to the well-deserved popularity of the block house. Using wooden cladding, you can in a short time give even the most unsightly façade the appearance of a freshly built house made of rounded logs, or add a unique flavor to gazebos and bathhouses made of any materials.

Wooden block house: understanding the varieties

When choosing a block house, first of all it is worth remembering that wood is a living, breathing and rather capricious material. You should not expect a perfectly smooth surface without a single flaw - this is only possible in artificial materials. Wood is characterized by a unique texture and an original pattern on each plank. However, depending on the grade, the appearance of the block house can vary greatly.

According to the pan-European quality standard (DIN 68/126/86), molded products are divided into three grades:

1. Grade A (first grade).
2. Grade B (second grade).
3. Grade C (third grade).

Most manufacturers work according to their own technical specifications(TU), which in any case should not differ greatly from generally accepted quality standards.

We will consider in detail the defects allowed in the products of each grade in the summary table:

Some manufacturers provide an additional “Extra” variety, but it is unlikely that you will find it on sale. Still, this pleasure is not cheap.

When choosing a block house, you need to take into account that grade requirements may vary. Some manufacturers use the marking - grade AB. Products of this grade may have defects acceptable for grade B, but not more than 50% of the selected boards.

A third-class block house is mistakenly considered by some buyers to be rejected. However, it should be noted that most grade C defects are purely external. The quality of the wood suffers slightly, which is used by craftsmen. When buying a grade C block house, they eliminate visible defects using putties and wood sealants, sand the surface and treat it with impregnations of rich colors.

Changes in color - blue and pink stripes - in most cases can be removed with a special wood bleach (for example, Neomid 500 or Prosept Eco 50).

Even the appearance of green mold on the boards of a block house is not a death sentence. You can get rid of it by drying the boards in the sun. open place— after drying, the mold is easily swept away with a brush or brush, leaving virtually no traces. True, the affected material will need to be additionally treated with a strong antiseptic (preferably in two steps) and sanded.

What is a block house made from or how to distinguish pine from spruce

The main share of all commercial timber harvesting in Russia falls on conifers, namely pine and spruce. Accordingly, most of the molded dry products are made from such wood. At the same time, production workers often do not bother with sorting, labeling the material coming out of the machines as “coniferous”.

At the same time, there are certain differences between pine wood and if:

The table shows that a block house made of pine has a number of advantages compared to spruce. Therefore, if possible, you should give preference to pine products.

In addition to the classic coniferous block house, you can also find more expensive options on the market made from larch, oak, birch, alder and other valuable wood species. Their cost can exceed the price of coniferous products several times, so such a block house is manufactured mainly in small batches and to order, and is used as an additional decorative element.

For internal and external cladding large areas Most often, a coniferous block house of the AB grade is used, which has the optimal price-quality ratio.

Working and general surfaces - what are the differences?

A wooden block house, like any other profiled product, differs in geometric parameters.

Length

The most common sizes are 3 and 6 m, and six-meter products are less common due to production features and usually cost a little more than three-meter ones. It is much more difficult to find a block house shorter or longer than the standard three and six meters.

Width

Here a distinction is made between the general (with tongue) and the working (without tongue) surface. At the same time, narrow types of block houses are most often used for interior decoration and cladding of terraces, verandas and gazebos. Wide block house is used for exterior finishing facades of large buildings.

Thickness

Measured at the highest part of the rounded part. The thickness directly depends on the width of the block house board.

At different retail outlets, a block house can be measured in cubic, square or linear meters. When purchasing, be sure to pay attention to whether the working or general surface is indicated on the price tag. The difference between them is on average 6-7 mm.

Some sellers and manufacturers are cunning by indicating the price in terms of the total surface of the block house, which can become an unpleasant surprise during installation. It seems that 6 mm is an insignificant tolerance, but when sheathing a large building, several boards may be missing due to such a defect.

What else should you pay attention to when buying a block house?

Having chosen a block house and calculated required quantity, it would be useful to pay attention to the conditions under which molded products are stored in a warehouse or store. Proper storage guarantees the preservation of the presentation and operational characteristics of the block house.

Dry molded products require protection from precipitation and dampness, but are insensitive to temperature fluctuations, so ideally they should be stored in closed, unheated rooms.

As a last resort, it is allowed to store the block house under closed sheds, but subject to certain conditions:

1. Storage in original packaging, protecting from dirt, dust and moisture
2. Use of pallets and trays
3. Natural ventilation - there should be a distance of at least 15-20 cm between the floor of the warehouse or shed and the bottom stack.

Of course, in no case should you purchase goods in dirty packaging or stored in bulk - such storage often leads to a violation of the geometry of the block house board.

In the next article we will talk in detail about the installation of a block house: how and from what materials to make the sheathing, what insulation to choose, how to make high-quality sheathing. In addition, you will learn which antiseptics are best for treating the façade of a block house.

For exterior decoration, you can use different panels, and cladding a house with a block house is considered very popular. This material has many advantages, and also has a magnificent appearance, and it can be used to cover absolutely any house, regardless of the material from which it is built.

This type of cladding is most often chosen according to the preferences of the home owners. Covering a house with it is quite simple, and the resulting cladding has the following positive parameters:

• the outer layer is very durable, so various external mechanical influences cannot cause damage to the integrity of the finish;
• even if the cladding of facades with imitation timber is damaged as a result of a strong blow, it can be restored, for which it is simply sanded, after which it can be easily done;
• the block house is suitable for timber and other materials from which the house can be built;
• its cost is considered acceptable;
• The block house for exterior decoration has an attractive appearance, so with its help it provides excellent;
• it is lightweight, so it does not create a significant load on the foundation of the building;
• imitation cladding is a simple job that can be performed even by a non-professional, and at the same time an excellent result of the process is guaranteed;
• when the facing layer is created, it is possible to additionally produce high-quality insulation of the structure, which ensures high thermal insulation parameters of the house;
• finishing of facades with a block house is considered optimal choice, because the .

Its disadvantages include its short service life, and to increase the period beneficial use it is important to regularly paint the resulting coating, as well as cover it with high-quality varnish and create other protective coatings. This leads to regular waste of money and time.

Selection of finishing material

An important point is considered right choice, allowing you to get the perfect result of the work performed. Elements may differ from each other in the material from which they are made, as well as other important parameters.

The right choice is based on the following expert recommendations:

• The most popular material is considered to be wood, and the most often chosen block house is made of larch, which has a beautiful view and good parameters;
• it is important to choose high-quality material, so all boards used in the work process must be exactly the same;
• it is advisable to buy a block of houses, represented by long ones, as this will reduce the number of joints;
• It is not advisable to purchase material whose appearance is unattractive, and also has visible defects, which include various rotten areas, cracks or knots;
• it is important to make sure that the moisture content of the boards does not exceed 20%, and this information must be indicated in the accompanying documentation;
• Block houses made of metal are considered quite popular, and they also imitate wood;
• metal material is easy to lay on the beam, but it is taken into account that it puts a significant load on the foundation of the building, so it is important to make sure in advance that the base can cope with a significant impact;
• When purchasing material, it is important to ensure that the packaging in which it is sold is intact and secure.

Thus, choosing a block house or imitation timber is quite simple if you follow certain recommendations and also carefully study the appearance.

Cladding rules

Sheathing a house with imitation timber should only be carried out taking into account the basic rules of this work, which include:

• the cladding is created exclusively on a pre-created frame, therefore it is not allowed to attach an iron or wooden house block directly to the walls of the building;
• fixation is best done using metal clamps or brackets, and if boards of significant thickness are used, then self-tapping screws are suitable for this; they are coated with a special anti-corrosion coating;
• before covering a house with imitation timber with your own hands, it is recommended to leave all the elements for a while in the conditions in which they will be used for acclimatization;
• should be made in such a way that the groove is at the bottom and the tenon at the top, which will ensure the durability of the skin and also prevent the accumulation of a large amount of dirt at the joints;
• between separate elements a small gap is left to ensure that the finishing of the block house will not be damaged as a result of changes in temperature or humidity.

After studying the basic requirements and operating rules, you can begin direct cladding.

Finishing technology

Decorating a house is considered an important process. The finishing of the house is usually carried out by the owners of the buildings themselves. This is due to the fact that it is quite simple to sheathe the outside of houses with the selected material, and this process is divided into the following stages:

• if selected wooden panels, then they are covered with antiseptics and fire retardants;
• you need your own house;
• a sheathing is formed, since the material must be fixed only to the frame;
• the selected insulation is placed into the cells of the created frame;
• attached to the panel sheathing, and this work starts from the bottom corner, and the elements are located in a horizontal position;
• Clamps are used to secure the panels.

Thus, decorating the walls of the house using this facing material- This is a simple and understandable job that can be performed even by the owners of buildings. The coating will imitate natural wood, Therefore, an unsurpassed view of any structure is ensured. Houses clad in block houses are attractive, durable and resistant to various influences.

Caring for the resulting coating

A house finished with a block house needs specific care, because without proper maintenance the finishing will not last too long. For this purpose it is used special processing, which consists of performing the following simple and understandable actions:

• the cladding is covered with a high-quality primer;
• painted with colorless paint or varnish.

How to paint the coating? To do this, only a high-quality coloring composition should be selected, and it is desirable that it be colorless so as not to be disturbed. A painted house will last a long time, and various atmospheric influences will not have a negative effect on the cladding.

Thus, a house lined with a house block is considered very beautiful, bright and unusual. It is protected from various negative influences, and its long service life is also guaranteed. At the same time, its thermal insulation parameters are improved, which leads to a reduction in the cost of heating the house.

A block house is a cheap analogue of rounded logs, which is in no way inferior in quality and visual appeal to the original. The block house perfectly imitates the shape of a log, which gives the house a luxurious appearance and sophistication to the interior.

The material is a board, one side of which follows the round shape of the log, and the other is flat. The imitation log looks so realistic that it is difficult to distinguish a block house wall from a log wall.

At the same time, the block house is an environmentally friendly and safe material that retains heat in the room for a long time, protects from noise and moisture. The block house is easy to install, process and paint.

Advantages of a block house:

• Low cost and availability of raw materials;
• Environmental friendliness - wood is harmless and does not emit toxic substances;
• Aesthetic appeal of the facade and interior;
• Ease of installation;
• Strength, durability and wear resistance;
• Easy to process and paint;
• Heat and sound insulation;
• The material is suitable for cladding stone, brick, wood, block and other walls.

How to choose a block house for exterior decoration

For exterior decoration, choose a block house made of pine. Pine is an affordable raw material that is distinguished by its strength and resistance to dampness. Such wood will not rot or crumble over time. To finish the facade, take wide boards - at least 150 mm.

The surface of the wood should be smooth and even with minimum quantity knots. This will ensure a pleasant and aesthetic appearance of the facade. These include a grade A block house. In addition, this category is easier to install.

Buy a block house from the manufacturer. This guarantees the quality of the product, because specialists carefully control every stage of production. At the same time, you will save a lot of money, because intermediaries increase prices several times.

The Drev-Market company offers to buy a block house made of pine. We produce our own Decoration Materials and use condensation drying in production.

Drying lumber is an important stage in manufacturing, on which the service life of the lumber depends. Condensation technologies, unlike others, remove excess moisture from the surface of each type of wood evenly.

This method will preserve the natural properties of the material and extend its service life. In addition, it will significantly reduce the number of defects, which improves the quality and appearance of the block house.

How to secure a block house from the outside

Before installation, it is necessary to prepare the walls and material. After purchase, the block house is left indoors for 1-2 days so that the wood gets used to it. The installation begins with laying a vapor barrier, after which they install the sheathing, insulation, wind protection and the second layer of sheathing (counter-lattice).

There are several ways to secure a block house. Self-tapping screws and nails are used for fastening. The most optimal option is considered to be one in which the self-tapping screw is screwed into the base of the tenon and when installing the next board, it is completely masked with a groove.

Please note that the location of the board is of great importance - the board is placed with the tenon facing up. This will eliminate the accumulation of moisture and dust in the groove, which will preserve the material longer.

To learn how to properly install a block house outside the house, watch the video.

How to care for a block house

Wood requires special care. With proper treatment, it will last 6-7 decades. So don't ignore this step. Use protective coatings, which include varnishes, paints, fire retardants and antiseptics.

First, a primer is applied to the surface, then a colorless varnish or paint. When the coating has dried, sand the surface using a sander or sandpaper.

After sanding, apply 2-3 layers of varnish or paint of the desired color. At the same time, do not forget to renew the coating once every 6-7 years. It's better to use the same ones paints and varnishes so as not to remove old layers of paint.

Such protection will prevent the appearance of mold and rot, insects and scratches. The house will retain its attractive appearance for a long time!

Block house is one of the types of lining. It is also used for finishing interiors and creating a ventilated facade. A traditional block house consists of boards with a convex outer side. The parts are connected to each other using a tongue-and-groove fastening. The finished wall looks as if it was made of timber.

Types of material

Elements of a block house can be not only wooden. Metal and vinyl parts are also available. Each type of finish has its own characteristics.

The main material for slats is coniferous trees, as they are less susceptible to rotting. One log produces four pieces, which are kept in a drying chamber for two weeks.

Main advantage wood finishing façade – appearance. Imitation wood can only deceive the eye from a distance. Up close the impression will be completely different. In addition, wood retains heat for a long time. This property can be used to improve the microclimate in the house.

Details of a metal block house are curved steel plates that follow the shape of one or two logs. On the outside there is a pattern imitating wooden surface. The interior is coated with a layer of primer and paint.

Facade from metal elements does not deteriorate from moisture and temperature fluctuations, resistant to fire, able to withstand strong blows and mechanical damage, and it is also not exposed to insects. Thanks to this, the coating will not have to be renewed every 5-7 years.

It is worth considering that metal parts have high thermal conductivity. They get very hot in hot weather and quickly give off heat in cold weather.

A vinyl block house is the cheapest substitute for a wooden one. Like metal, it is not susceptible to sunlight and biological factors. During a fire, it does not burn, but melts slowly, and at the same time it is non-toxic. Vinyl parts will last at least 20 years without losing their original appearance.

However, this material is sensitive to temperature changes, which can provoke the appearance of mold and mildew. The surface of a vinyl block house is heterogeneous and does not always look like wood.

Peculiarities

There are two types of cladding: with and without insulation.

Let's look at the first, more popular option.

All design elements are equally important. If you neglect the vapor barrier or wind barrier, it will have to be repaired much more often. Layers are listed in direction from the wall.

The block house is installed in the same order:

• A vapor barrier layer is needed to protect the insulation from moisture vapor from the wall.
• Lathing – the frame of the facade, creates space between the wall and the block house. It is made from timber with a cross section of 100*40 mm.
• Thermal insulation. Best fit roll insulation, for example, mineral wool. The optimal layer thickness is 10 cm.
• The wind protection is attached to the sheathing beam. It protects the facade from the wind, and the insulation from the moisture contained in the air.
• Counter grille – wooden slats, to which the block house boards are attached. They have a cross section of 20*40 mm. They create an empty space between the windproof film and the outer skin, which protects the inner surface of the boards from moisture.
• The outer layer is the block house itself.

The design is quite light and does not create a load on the foundation. You can equip such a façade not only during the construction of a new house, but also when renovating old buildings.

How to choose?

Quality wooden elements can be determined by the markings.

• E – extra class. The details are perfect smooth surface. A coating made from such lamellas will not be cheap, but it will also have to be updated less frequently.

• A – products with a well-planed base, without mechanical damage. The parts are suitable for both interior and exterior decoration.

• B – boards made from low quality raw materials. There are knots, small holes, and cracks on the surface.
• C – the base of the lamellas is poorly planed, pieces of bark, cracks, falling knots and holes may remain. On the outside, material of this quality will quickly deteriorate, and professionals recommend using it only for interior decoration.

The requirements and standards of different industries may differ significantly, so it is advisable to buy material from the same manufacturer. It is important to pay attention not only to the markings, but also to the appearance of the slats.

Here are some more tips to help you find a quality block house.

• Larch is best suited for exterior decoration. She keeps it for a long time original appearance and practically does not rot. Pine is a cheaper raw material, inferior to larch in quality and durability. A block house made of spruce is good only for interiors.

• For finishing facades, professionals recommend using lamellas with a thickness of 35 mm or more. The length of the parts can be 2-6 m, width - from 15 cm. All elements must be the same size, and the number of joints must be minimal.
• Boards made from trees grown in the northern regions have greater density. This improves other characteristics of the material.
• High-quality lamellas will not have mold, rot, cracks or falling knots.

• Please note the storage conditions: the goods must be stored under cover on pallets or racks. Check the integrity of the packaging.
• Try connecting the parts. The tenon should fit into the groove tightly, but without much effort.

• Find out the moisture level of the lamellas and the size of the pitch. The permissible value of the first indicator is up to 20%, the second - up to 3 mm in depth and up to 8 mm in width.
• It is good if the parts have undergone protective treatment with biopyrenes and fire retardants. It makes them more resistant to external factors.
• The finish will be more beautiful if the boards match the scale of the house. On facades big houses Wide lamellas look better, while narrow ones are suitable for small ones.

How to sheathe?

A block house can be used not only to decorate a private house, but also a gazebo or bathhouse. The basis for such a facade can be a wall made of any material: wood, brick, aerated concrete. It can be made the external part of a frame building.

A short list of required materials:

• beams for sheathing and counter-lattice;
• glass wool;
• vapor barrier and wind barrier films;
• nails with anti-corrosion coating for fastening panels;
• antiseptic (if the wooden parts have not been treated).

The work of installing the structure includes a number of stages.

• Preparation. It is necessary to stock up on all materials. If the block house slats have not undergone industrial treatment, you will have to do it manually using antiseptics.
• Installation of vapor barrier. Fix the film from bottom to top so that the strips overlap each other by 10 cm. You can fasten it with a stapler. Then seal the seams with tape.

• Installation of sheathing. The distance between the beams should not exceed 60 cm. Make additional slats near the door and window openings - they will be useful when installing the counter-lattice. It is easier to attach frame elements to metal corners. The slots on them allow the elements to be installed strictly vertically.
• Working with insulation. The glass wool is laid tightly so that there are no gaps between it and the sheathing. Condensation accumulates in them, and the presence of moisture does not in the best possible way affects wooden structures. And if moisture gets on the glass wool, its effectiveness will decrease. The front surface of the insulation is covered with wind protection.

There is an algorithm for installing lining:

• Attach counter batten slats to the sheathing.
• Beat off the bottom row line. A laser or water level will definitely help you do this.

• Trim the ends of the sheathing that protrude beyond the line.
• Secure the first board along the line. Place it with the tenon facing up - then moisture will not collect in the grooves. Nails are driven in from above and below, into the tenon and into the groove. This must be done carefully to avoid chipping.
• Continue laying the second and subsequent rows in the same way.

If the length of the wall is greater than the length of the block house.

• Place the joints on the same vertical line. Then nail a board 10-15 mm wide and 20 mm thick on top. The same boards can be used to trim corners, slopes and trims. This method is easier, but the finish looks unprofessional.
• The joints are placed in a checkerboard pattern. In this case, the cuts must be perfectly adjusted to each other, and the length of each board is selected separately. The facade will look much more attractive.

In the next video you will see how to cover the facade of a house with a block house with insulation.

What to paint with?

Wood is an aesthetically attractive material, but susceptible to various influences. It can be damaged by moisture, temperature changes in winter, ultraviolet rays and insects. Block house elements made from natural raw materials are no exception. Impregnations and protective paint coatings will help extend the service life of a wooden facade. A more expensive version of the block house undergoes industrial processing in autoclaves. The coating elements are impregnated with compounds that protect the wood from fire, rotting and the destructive effects of other factors.

Those who bought untreated parts should improve their properties themselves. This must be done before installation. It is advisable to process both the planks, the sheathing, and the base. Impregnations and stains are suitable for this.

Impregnations do not change the appearance of wood. All compositions can be divided into three groups:

• Acrylic water soluble ones are used for untreated wood. Good for interior decoration, as they do not have an unpleasant odor.
• Alkyd ones are made on the basis of white spirit and alkyd resins. They create a durable coating, but have a serious drawback - a pungent odor. Used only for facade work.
• Oilseeds are made from natural oils, most often linseed. The coating takes a long time to absorb and dry, but is durable. But it is not compatible with some paints.

Stains change the shade of wood towards darker tones. At the same time, they do not form a smooth layer or film on the surface. There are also colorless ones; they perform only protective functions. Compositions are produced on a water basis, as well as on the basis of alcohol, solvents and wax.

Decorative coating can emphasize the natural structure of the tree or change it in accordance with the owners' plans. In the first case, you should choose a transparent varnish or azure. If the surface of the parts is imperfect, paint will help hide some imperfections.

For decorative finishing block house, you can use materials taking into account their characteristics.

• Varnishes create a transparent or translucent film on the surface.
• Azures have the protective properties of impregnations and at the same time create a thin waterproof layer on the surface. They come in glossy and matte, transparent and tinted. Alkyd-urethane glazes make wood more resistant to mechanical damage.
• Paints - glossy, matte and semi-matte. For exterior finishing, it is better to choose oil rather than water-based finish.
• Wax is a traditional finish with a matte sheen. It is important to remember that you can no longer apply varnish or paint on top of it.

Before painting the wall of a house covered with a block house, it is cleaned of dust or old coating. It is advisable to paint new parts before installation. Before applying paint, the wood is treated with a primer. It will improve the adhesion of the enamel to the surface. To work over a large area, craftsmen advise using a roller and painting hard-to-reach areas with a brush.

Beautiful examples of cladding

A fairly common project for a house covered with a block house. The building looks respectable, despite its modest size.

A metal block house is not suitable for simulating a wooden wall. At the same time he creates interesting texture a surface that can be used in simple but interesting projects. The house in the photo would be unremarkable if not for the “highlight” - the recessed part of the facade and the line with which the roof outlines the wall.

Here the building is successfully integrated into the landscape. Trees around and lamella decoration create a cozy atmosphere for the residents of the house.

Here is another example of a successful transformation of an ordinary country house V original building. It is enough to change the shape of the windows and roof. Latest photos show that you shouldn’t be afraid that a house with block house decoration will be indistinguishable from others. If you add interesting details to the project and connect it with its surroundings, the building will be unique.

Noble, stylish and well-groomed - do you want a home like this? A house that will attract glances, even if it is not particularly special architectural solutions? It is quite possible! And the exterior decoration of the house with a block house will help you with this, which we will tell you about.

Block house is a planed board made of solid massif tree. The outer side of the board has the rounded shape of a rounded log. Finishing the facade of a house with a block house creates an imitation of a log house. The material can be used for interior and exterior decoration of the house. Let's consider a block house for exterior decoration. In addition to excellent aesthetic qualities, this material has a number of other important properties:

• strong, reliable and durable;
• serves as a good insulator for the house;
• does not require special care, is easy to clean, damage can be easily removed by sanding;
• not difficult installation.

As you can see, covering the facade in particular and the house as a whole with a block house on the outside will help make it not only beautiful, but also comfortable and cozy. In addition, this material is absolutely safe and environmentally friendly.

Despite all its advantages, it has one drawback. Periodically, the block house needs to be covered special compounds so that it lasts as long as possible. Today this is not a problem; the modern market offers a lot of various means that can provide high-quality protection for a block house for a long time.

Choosing a block house for exterior decoration - features of choice

There are several types of block houses on the market. It differs in color, material from which it is made, size, quality and price. When making your choice, you need to understand its varieties. Ideal material oak is used for making a block house. It is very expensive, very prestigious and very reliable. However, not everyone can afford it. Don't be upset about oak, there are much cheaper options, but of quite acceptable quality. The main thing is that the block house must be made of rot-resistant wood. For example, maple, pine or spruce are excellent options.

Finishing the gables of a block house and exterior finishing in general is much faster and better when choosing a wide-format board, about 150 mm wide. And for the interior, on the contrary, it is narrow. Different lengths of the block house, with correct calculation, allow you to purchase material optimal length. This makes the task of installing it easier - you don’t have to cut it. The thickness of the beam also depends on the method of application. If you choose the exterior cladding of the facade with a block house, then the width should be at least 40 cm; for interior decoration, 20 cm is enough.

A wooden block house has several levels of quality - from premium level to budget class C. The main difference between them is the frequency and depth of knots, cracks, gaps and wormholes. Accordingly, the highest, premium class, will, as they say, go without a hitch. And, conversely, there are a lot of flaws in C-class beams.

If your plans include decorating the exterior of your house with a block house, then you are not the poorest person. And that's great! When choosing material, do not skimp. Having spent once, you will solve the problem with insulation and cladding of your home for a long time. Choose only high-quality block houses from good manufacturer. It is also important to know where the wood comes from. The best are considered to be block houses from America, Finland and the north. When examining beams, pay attention to their structure and density. The closer the rings are, the higher the density. You can buy such a block house without a doubt.

Exterior decoration of a house with a block house - preparation for installation

The popularity of this material is growing at tremendous speed. Finishing the external walls and cladding the pediment with a block house is the most traditional way of using it. It is not uncommon now to see block house finishing of fences, gazebos and roof overhangs. It is not only beautiful, but also practical. Dirty facades can be easily washed with a stream of ordinary water.

Cladding the external walls with a block house is not too complicated. The tongue and groove connection system is quite simple to install. But still, if you decide to save money and install the beams yourself, then think carefully about everything. This task will require you to be patient and precise. Any miscalculations and inaccuracies will lead to errors, and the entire work will have to be redone.

Like any other tree, the block house also needs to be adapted to the environment. Unpack the packaging and let the material sit for a couple of days. Then we proceed to treat the panels with insecticides and antiseptics. With their help, you can prevent the appearance of insects and mold. After the panels have been thoroughly treated with an antiseptic, they need to be sanded with sandpaper. And go through the antiseptic again. True, in some cases these processing stages are carried out in the manufacturing company’s workshops - such material will cost more.

However, in reality you will save by spending significantly less time on work and less money on purchasing additional materials and tools.

Please take into account that a high-quality antiseptic is quite capable of replacing all kinds of paint and varnish coatings. It is enough to apply it twice, and you can forget about the coating for the next five to ten years. And a modern antiseptic can give the desired shade and highlight the texture of the wood.

Installation of a block house - transforming your home with your own hands!

Cladding the gable or finishing the outside of the house, during which a block house is used, also allows you to insulate the house. After all the preparatory procedures have been completed, you can begin the actual installation:

• attached to the wall vapor barrier material. All joints and tears in the film are carefully taped;
• a sheathing is placed on top. It is also advisable to treat it with an antiseptic;
• insulation is installed;
• We cover the insulation with a wind- and moisture-proof film;
• a counter-lattice is installed for ventilation of the block house;
• The block house is being installed. You can start work from the top or from the bottom - there is no difference. The main thing is that the tongue is up. It is better to fasten the beams using self-tapping screws.

Don't forget that you are working with live material. Leave a small gap of a couple of millimeters between the boards. Thanks to this, the surface will not warp, and temperature changes and high humidity will pass without leaving a trace. Well, of course, all work on the installation of a block house must be carried out in normal weather conditions. Do not proceed with installation in case of rain or high humidity.

Covering the base with a block house is possible, but not very practical. For this purpose, it is better to prefer stone, tiles or porcelain stoneware. Make sure that all finishing materials are in harmony with each other. It is important to endure general style and not spoil the whole picture, for example, with white plastic windows.

Don't take any action unless you've thought through all the details. You should not rush into choosing and installing a block house, and you will definitely succeed! By choosing exterior block house siding as a finish, you are choosing quality, practicality and beauty for many years.

Block house is one of many types of lumber used for cladding external and internal walls. In appearance it imitates a natural log, the connection is made in a tenon/groove manner.

Wooden block house

Cladding a house with a wooden block house

Depending on the quality of the wood, it is divided into several grades.

Due to the fact that assessing the quality of a block house largely depends on subjective factors, manufacturers often offer mixed varieties in one batch. In such cases, lumber is designated AB or BC. A block house is made from several types of wood; the characteristics of the lumber have a great influence on the cost.

1. Larch. One of the most expensive types of wood, whitish in color, resistant to rotting. Retains its original appearance for a long time.

   Block house made of larch

2. Oak. Rarely found, very expensive lumber. The disadvantage is that it fades a lot over time.
3. Pine. The most commonly used material is in the middle position in all respects. Performance characteristics meet most consumer requirements.

   Block house, pine

4. Spruce. The cheapest house block, it is recommended to use only for finishing the internal surfaces of walls.

   Wooden block house 19.5×96 mm, grade AB, coniferous

Larch is used for finishing the most prestigious houses, and is often used when lining bathhouses. The most common lumber is made from softwood. The price, taking into account the type and quality of wood, ranges from 400–1600 rubles/m3.

Block house made of cedar

What to look for when choosing a block house

There is no single standard for sizes; each manufacturer works according to its own specifications, which depend on the capabilities of its equipment. The main requirement when choosing is to buy materials from only one manufacturer.

1. Linear dimensions. For finishing interior spaces The thickness of the boards can be from 25 mm to 30 mm. For external cladding, it is recommended to buy a house block with a thickness of more than 35 mm. In terms of length, the indicators range from 2–6 m; select depending on the size of the walls in such a way as to minimize the number of joints.

   The most popular lining sizes

2. Don't trust too much specified classification by grade, this is a subjective indicator. Carefully inspect the products yourself. If you find signs of rot or dead knots falling out, it is better to look for other more responsible manufacturers.
3. Check the connection of the locks. The tenon should fit tightly into the groove, but without much effort.

   Connection of block house panels

4. Pay attention to storage conditions. The goods must be hermetically packaged, placed on racks or pallets under a canopy.

   Packaging block house

Before starting installation, it is recommended to let the material stand for a little while; if you plan to cover the internal surfaces of the walls, then let it lie unpacked in the house for several days. The block house for external walls should also be unpacked and stored in a dark place.

The house block is installed only horizontally; therefore, the sheathing is made vertical. Several types of hardware are used to fasten boards.

1. Kleimers. The most modern method completely eliminates the possibility of chipping the groove. Allows you to easily dismantle the casing if necessary, while the materials retain their original properties. Disadvantages: the price is much higher than other methods, installation time increases.

   Kleimers

2. Self-tapping screws. Cheaper method. Disadvantage: there is a high probability of cracks in the grooves. The fact is that it is very difficult to adjust the screw-in force, and if you tighten it too much, the grooves crack. It is impossible to install a self-tapping screw in a new location due to the small width of the sheathing slats; you have to either skip one fixation or screw it into the front part of the house block.

The house block can be attached either to the tenon or to the front surface. The second method is rarely used - the appearance deteriorates significantly, the imitation of real timber is of poor quality.

Installation of a wooden block house with insulation

Block house wall cladding

The most common cladding option façade walls buildings. It allows not only to significantly improve the appearance of the building, but also to increase its heat saving performance to regulatory standards. Cladding is used both during new construction and when renovating old buildings. The relatively light weight of the structure does not require complex measures to increase the load-bearing characteristics of the foundation; the technology can be used on all types of walls: brick, foam concrete, wood, etc.

Step 1. Purchase materials. If you have big house, then it is recommended to buy a wide block house, it looks great on it. Accordingly, for small buildings, buy narrow lumber, due to this the dimensions will visually increase. Calculate the area of ​​the walls; at the time of purchase, make a small reserve of up to 5–7%.

When choosing a block house, carefully evaluate the number of defects. It is important that it does not exceed the standards allowed by GOST

Important. Remember that the block house has two widths: general and useful. Useful width does not include tenon dimensions.

For lathing under the insulation, you need bars; the width should be the same as the thickness of the insulation.

Construction block for sheathing

It is better to insulate the wall with pressed or rolled mineral wool. The use of polystyrene foam is undesirable and is allowed only as a last resort when sheathing various extensions. The thickness of the insulation is at least 10 cm, otherwise its effectiveness will be insufficient.

Mineral wool

The slats of the main sheathing should be the same height. The house block is fixed to a counter-lattice; slats with dimensions of 20×30 mm are suitable for it. For example, consider a house with wooden walls, we will fasten the elements with self-tapping screws or nails of the appropriate length. To fix the house block, small finishing nails, approximately 2 cm long, are also used. Finishing nails differ from ordinary nails in having a small head and the presence of an anti-corrosion coating. There are options for making finishing nails from stainless alloys.

Block house fastening

Mineral wool must be protected from building evaporation (if the walls are wooden), for this purpose vapor-protective non-woven materials are used.

Vapor barrier

Step 2. Soak the lumber with antiseptics.

Wood processing

If you want to additionally paint the boards, then it is better to do this even before you start upholstering the walls. Sometimes the corners and slopes of the house are sheathed with boards of a darker color - these should also be painted before starting work.

Painting boards

Use only high-quality paints or varnishes on wood for exterior use. Repainting buildings takes a very long time; a lot of time is spent on removing the old layer. It is much more profitable to immediately buy, albeit expensive, high-quality materials.

The block house should be processed three times. Prime the first time, paint the second time and after installation process the third time. A varnished block house looks very nice; it is better to use these materials.

Step 3. Cover the wall with vapor barrier. The material is sold in rolls. Start fixing it from the bottom up, the overlap is at least 10 cm. You can fasten it with a stapler. Be sure to seal the seams with special or ordinary tape. Make sure there are no folds or sagging on the surface.

Vapor barrier. The canvas is stretched with overlaps, fixed with construction staples and adhesive mounting tape

Practical advice. If you are not sure about the weather, then do not sheathe the entire house at once, but rather each wall in turn. This will reduce the risk of surfaces getting wet during sheathing.

Step 4. Install the frame under the insulation. There are some nuances here. The fact is that in the future, a counter-lattice will be fixed to this main lathing directly under the house block. This means that the distance between vertical posts should not exceed 60 cm, take this parameter into account when choosing insulation. Most manufacturers produce products in these sizes.

Installing the frame on top of the vapor barrier

Pay great attention to the frame near window and doorways. In these places you will have to fix extra slats under the insulation with the expectation that they will be useful during the creation of the counter-lattice.

Lathing installed around window openings

The first frame must be accurately aligned vertically. How it's done?

1. Check the position of the walls with a plumb line. Unscrupulous builders may overwhelm them a little; if such a problem is discovered, then the plane will have to be leveled by using pads under the slats. Or vice versa, in some places squeeze them into a cone.
2. At a distance of no more than 10 cm from the corners, secure the outer slats and check their horizontalness again. We recommend using a plumb line; the level at a high altitude at home can make noticeable errors. Stretch ropes between them at the top and bottom.
3. Make markings for the remaining slats. We have already mentioned that you need to take into account the sizes of glass wool and permissible distances fastening the house block.
4. Fix the slats to the wall one at a time. First, place it against the wall, if necessary, reduce the thickness. Next you should proceed depending on the wall, everything is fine - fix it, if there are problems - level the slats with pads. Using this algorithm, assemble the entire sheathing under the insulation.

The frame is easier to install on metal corners, special slots allow you to accurately install elements vertically.

Schemes for insulating log walls

Step 5. Replace the glass wool. It must fit tightly between the sheathing slats; gaps are strictly not allowed. And not only due to the fact that the heat saving indicator will decrease. Where there is no glass wool, condensation will constantly accumulate. As a result, wooden structures are wet, and even the most effective impregnations will not be able to protect them from damage for a long time. In addition, moisture will get on the glass wool and increase the thermal conductivity several times.

Laying mineral wool slabs between sheathing beams

Photo of the process of laying insulation

To fasten glass wool, you need to use special pressure cuffs (rondoles). They have a wide polyethylene cuff and a self-tapping screw.

Booster cuff

There are recommendations to cover the front surface with wind protection. Although none of the real professionals can say why to do this and what positive effect will ultimately result. The insulation is perfectly protected from wind and rain by cladding the block house. But if you wish, buy wind protection and staple it to the slats.

At this point the insulation work is completed, begin the sheathing external walls Houses. Do not put off further work for too long; if rain is expected, cover the surfaces securely with plastic wrap.

Block house wall cladding

Construction materials on site

Step 1. Install counter battens on the first main batten. This is now easy to do; all the sheathing slats are in the right position. We have already mentioned that 20x30 mm slats can be used for the counter-lattice.

Step 2. Hit the first row line. This is a very important point; mistakes made are difficult to correct. Especially if you do the corners in a professional way. We will talk about methods for finishing internal and external corners a little below. The line can be made laser level. If it is not there, then use an ordinary water one. It is much easier to work with, and the possibility of error is completely eliminated.

The photo shows an example of marking using a laser level

Step 3. Along the bottom line, cut off the protruding ends of the sheathing.

Important. When you seal the lower and upper parts of the cladding, be sure to leave vents for natural ventilation of the structure.

Step 4. Place the first board exactly along the line and secure it with nails. They will have to be driven in on both sides of the house block. The bottom is in a groove, and the top is a tenon. Drive the nails in at an angle, work carefully, do not allow the tenon or groove to chip.

Installation of the first row

Holes into which nails are driven

Installing the second row board

Step 5. After the first row is done, continue laying in the same way. Often the length of the wall exceeds the length of the house block. How to deal with joints? There are two options.

1. Simplest. Place the joints on the same vertical line. At the ends of the board, nails can be driven into the front surface; their length should be 2 cm greater than the thickness of the boards. Subsequently, a vertical board approximately 20 mm thick and 10–15 cm wide is nailed to the joint. It can be varnished or painted in a dark color. All corners of the building, platbands and slopes are finished with the same boards. Advantages: work is simplified and accelerated. There is no need to precisely adjust each joint or measure the dimensions of individual pieces of the block house. Disadvantages - it is clear that the work was not done by a real master.
2. The hard way. The joints should not be placed on the same line, but in a checkerboard pattern. The house becomes much more attractive, but you will have to work longer: all the cuts must be perfectly adjusted, each piece of the house block is individually adjusted in length.

Cladding the facade of a block house

Finishing process

House after installation of a block house

Now we should talk separately about the finishing of external and internal corners. There are also two methods here. Simple - the block house is fitted end-to-end, and the corners are filled with ordinary planed boards. It works quickly, no skill required. The disadvantage is that it is not very beautiful, and to put it mildly, the facade walls only vaguely resemble natural timber. The question is, why buy an expensive block house only to end up ruining the appearance of the building? We will tell you what real professional builders do.

Finishing internal corners

We immediately warn you that you will have to lose a lot of time, but the result will please you.

Step 1. Install the boards on one wall of the inner corner along the entire height. Constantly monitor their position. If in simple ways It is possible to level the horizontal position due to a slight displacement of the block house at the connection points, but this option requires special precision in the execution of all work.

Step 2. Make a template. It is made from pieces thin plywood, fiberboard or thick cardboard. The length of the template should be equal to the width of the block house, the width of the template is within 10 cm. Cut a rectangle from a piece correct form, place it at the end of two boards so that the line of symmetry of the template is located exactly at the junction of the boards. Using a pencil, draw the profiles of the front parts of the block house on the surface. The end result should be something similar to the letter M.

Step 3. Turn the board over so the convex front side is facing down, place the template against the flat back side and copy the outline. Make sure that the sharp protrusion is located exactly in the middle of the board.

Step 4. Electric jigsaw carefully cut out the outline. The front side of the block house is semicircular, making it quite difficult to hold the board motionless. You can make a special device with a recess along the radius of the board; if you don’t want to do this, then use various materials at hand to fix the position of the board.

Step 5. Place the board at the location of the upcoming joint. It will not be possible to adjust the connection the first time; you will have to do this in two stages. If you cut the profile for the template correctly, then the gaps in the connection will not exceed 3–4 mm, but they should also be eliminated.

Step 6. Insert the prepared workpiece and tenon, move it until it stops against the sheathed surface of the wall.

Step 7 Using a sharp pencil, draw a new, more precise outline. To do this, the pencil must be pressed along its entire length to the front part of the profile and slowly moved along the surface of the two block houses. The point of the pencil at this time should draw a line on the workpiece. With this simple operation it will be possible to remove exact dimensions for adjusting the internal corner.

Measurement for trimming

Step 8 Place the board on a level place again and hold it steady. Using an electric surface grinder, remove excess parts from the end of the block house. It is not difficult to operate the grinder, but it is noisy and dusty.

End processing

Using fine sandpaper, remove any hangnails from the front side. You can take the exact dimensions of the boards along the length only after adjusting the joint in the corner, do not forget about this. Practice shows that already at the 5th or 6th connection, experience appears and work goes faster. You need to remember that you need to buy materials for such cladding. famous manufacturers. The thickness, radius of the convexity and width of the boards should be the same. Unfortunately, not all woodworking companies can meet high quality requirements.

Internal corner, sawed-off panels of block house

That's all, we assure you that the connection will be perfect. Of course, it will take much more time.

Neat inner corner

Important. Be sure to re-impregnate the ends of the fitted boards with antiseptics. This applies to all cutting cases, not just corners.

Finishing external corners

The preliminary requirements for cladding the house are the same - ideal accuracy of the position of the rows. If for the internal corners of the plane the connection of the house block on the adjacent walls occurs along the line of symmetry of the board, then the position of the locks for the external ones should be at the same level.

The connection is made by sawing the ends at an angle of 45°. Depending on the parameters of the façade walls, this angle may slightly increase or decrease. There is no need to measure very precisely. There may be a gap on the back side at the junction, the main thing is that it is not on the front side. Then everything remains unchanged - remove burrs and protect the ends from rot.

The corners are joined at 45°

We recommend that this professional method of joining corners be used when finishing the interior of the house. If the use of multi-colored boards for closing simple joints is allowed outside, then designers prohibit their use during interior decoration.

The photo shows corners that are not cut at 45 degrees; in the future, the ends will be covered with boards

Boarded corners

Cladding a log house with a wooden block house

An example of the use of painted boards for finishing corners and decorating overhangs

Installation without insulation

We recommend using it for finishing the external walls of well-insulated buildings. This technology reduces the total estimated cost of construction work and shortens its time. There are no fundamental differences in technology. If, during work with insulation, the installation was carried out precisely for the main lathing, and the counter-lattice was done automatically, then here you need to correctly fix the slats for the block house.

Wall before finishing

Fixed sheathing and installation of block house

Exterior of the house after finishing

The most difficult finishing areas are door and window openings. Work very carefully. Take all measures to prevent water from getting between the wall and the sheathing.

House lined with block house

Video - Installation of a block house

The block house allows you to give a stunning appearance to any home, even if it is built from ordinary building materials. After covering the block with a house, it seems that the house is entirely built of logs; it is impossible to distinguish it from a natural log house. You can do the paneling of a house with a block house yourself.

It is worth noting that the original meaning of the word blockhouse has been distorted. In the West it means frame houses, which are collected in a short time. In our country, the same term is used primarily for finishing panels. For the production of block houses we use different types wood, coniferous wood is often used, so it will not be difficult to choose the right option for any home.

Choosing a block house type

Block house can be classified according to the type of material used:

• wooden block house. Made directly from logs. At a woodworking plant, a log is processed according to a square-in-a-circle pattern, that is, semicircular sections around the perimeter of the logs are cut down, the remainder is used to make beams and boards, and sections with a semicircular surface are used to make a block house. Even at the production stage, the wood is impregnated with special protective compounds, and the packaging eliminates deformation;

• metal block house. In fact, it is a type of siding - it only imitates the shape and surface of wood, installation is carried out using the same method as the installation of siding panels;

• vinyl house block is somewhat dull compared to natural wood. Installation is no different from installing siding and a metal block house.

Tools and materials for covering a house with a block house

Cladding a house with a block house with your own hands is quite simple; for this you will need the following tools and materials:

• wooden bars (section 40x50 and 30x40 mm), a metal frame can also be used for lathing, but most often preference is given to wooden lathing;
• waterproofing film;
• vapor barrier layer. Foil kraft paper is often used;

• heat-insulating material, in principle, the installation of a layer of heat insulation is not necessary, but most often the sheathing of a block house is combined with wall insulation;
• block house;
• wood treatment product, despite factory impregnation, additional processing a house block would not be out of place;
• stain or varnish;
• screws, nails or clamps;

• platbands;
• skirting boards (when covering a block house with inside walls);
• corners for mounting on external and internal corners;
• a hacksaw for cutting block house (for large volumes of work it is better to use a circular saw);
• drill;
• construction stapler;
• screwdriver

Block house wall cladding technology

To properly cover a wall with a block house installation work should be performed in the following sequence:

1. Preparing the wall. At this stage, the walls are cleaned of dirt. If you are covering a wooden exterior wall, you must carefully remove any remaining bark from the logs.
2. A layer of waterproofing is attached to the surface of the wall. For this you can use a special film.

1. A sheathing is placed on top of this film. As a rule, wooden lathing is used, although the use of metal profiles. The sheathing elements must first be protected from rotting and insects by impregnation with special substances. It is recommended to use beams with a minimum cross-section of 40x50 mm; this size is due to the fact that the thickness of thermal insulation materials is usually 50 mm. The pitch of the sheathing beams should not exceed 50 - 60 cm. Mineral wool or other heat-insulating material is placed in the resulting cells.

Since there must be a gap between the blockhouse and the layer of heat insulation, a second sheathing is placed on top of the sheathing already attached to the wall, but bars of a smaller cross-section are used - 30x40 mm, to which the panels of the blockhouse will later be attached. Before attaching the second layer of sheathing, the insulation is attached over the entire surface vapor barrier membrane(using a stapler).

It is important not to confuse the location of the vapor barrier layer; foil kraft paper is positioned with the foil facing out.

1. After this, you can begin installing the panels of the block house; covering the wall can begin both from top to bottom and in the opposite direction. At this stage, maintaining the horizontality of the panels is of great importance; the slightest distortion can ruin the entire positive effect of cladding the block house. Particular care must be taken to control the horizontality of the first panel.

The outer wall is not covered over its entire height; the house block is not brought down to the ground by at least 30 cm. Stone materials are usually used to finish this area.

Even before starting the sheathing, you need to decide on the type of fastening of the house block to the sheathing; the speed of the work and the percentage of defects will depend on this. The panels are connected to each other using a tongue-and-groove pattern, but they also need to be attached to the sheathing strips. This can be done in 3 ways.

Using clamps. This will require additional labor, so the installation of the block house will be somewhat slower, but the risk of damage to individual panels will be minimized.

Using galvanized nails. Perhaps the most undesirable method of fastening, which can only be recommended to an experienced person. The nails are driven at an angle or perpendicularly into the groove of the board. When using this method, there is an extremely high risk of damage to the panel interlocking elements.

Using self-tapping screws. In this case, a hole equal to the diameter of the self-tapping screw is drilled in the board ½ of its thickness, then the house block is attached to the sheathing. Subsequently, this hole is masked using, for example, a mixture of glue and sawdust.

After installing and fastening the first row, its horizontalness is checked using a building level. In the future, horizontality can be checked every few rows.

To make it easier to cover a house with a block house, it is recommended to arrange the panels so that the tenon fits into the groove from top to bottom. With this arrangement of the panels, a light tap with a rubber mallet is enough to ensure that the panels are firmly connected to each other.

1. Completion of installation of the block house. The finishing touch can be considered the finishing of the external and internal corners. In principle, you can try to connect the panels of a block house end-to-end, but this will require careful sawing of the ends of the panels, which will lead to unnecessary labor costs.

In addition, a butt joint will not allow the panels to compensate for temperature deformations when heated. To save time, most often special corners are used for finishing corners, which are attached to adhesive mixtures. This does not affect the aesthetic component.

The same approach is used when finishing window and door openings. Gaps and other imperfections are hidden behind the platbands.

1. Despite the factory impregnation of wood with protective compounds, many people prefer to coat the wood again with an antiseptic after installation is completed. You can also use varnish or stain to achieve the desired shade of wood.

With the help of block house cladding, even the most ordinary brick house easily turns into a natural log house. It will look as if the builders have just finished laying the last logs.