10 best facade cladding materials

An excellent architectural and design solution can be the use of facade concrete tiles. It is made by vibrocasting from a traditional sand-cement mixture with the addition of plasticizers and dyes. Modern technologies make it possible to obtain panels with a matte or glossy surface. The result is a high-quality facing material at an affordable price.

Concrete tile has an external resemblance to some types of decorative stone, it is not inferior in durability. The rigid surface withstands both mechanical and atmospheric influences. During installation, laying of a special layer is not required, the tile is perfectly held by the adhesive composition. Users praise this facing material for its affordability and good performance. Only in the harsh northern regions, the service life is reduced, and during installation you have to spend time removing the edge.

Not inferior in popularity to other facade cladding and ceramic tiles. Experts call its strengths high decorative qualities, durability, fire resistance. A huge range of outdoor ceramics is sold on the domestic market. It differs in size, color, texture. The tile is easy to use, it has a small weight, ceramics are laid on the adhesive mixture. Installation can also be carried out on a ventilated facade. The finish withstands the harshest weather conditions while retaining its original elegance.

Ceramic tiles are not used on wooden bases, which can be called a disadvantage.Some types are quite expensive, which also becomes a deterrent when buying. Otherwise, users are satisfied with ceramic tiles, especially the appearance.

Facade decoration with facing bricks has deep roots. Due to its aesthetic appearance, modern homeowners also pay attention to this material. Today, new types of facing bricks have appeared, thanks to which its popularity remains high. Along with the ceramic product, clinker, silicate and hyperpressed bricks are on sale. Each of them has its own advantages, but all of them allow you to get an outwardly beautiful facade.

Users are offered a wide selection of textures, many shades, a variety of shapes. All types of facing bricks are able to withstand negative natural phenomena for a long time. Professional finishers consider the use of clinker bricks to be the best option. In terms of the totality of parameters, it is the undoubted leader, the only drawback of the material is the high price.

The leading position in terms of decorative qualities is occupied by facing stone. Homeowners use it not only as the main material, but also in combination with other cladding. The main advantages of stone are reliability and durability. Experts also note such positive properties as environmental friendliness, resistance to climatic and mechanical influences.

There are two types of this lining.Natural stone is a rather expensive and difficult pleasure, so most often it is used together with other material as a decorative element. Artificial stone cladding practically does not act like natural material in any way, winning in cost and weight. In the reviews, users express complete satisfaction with the appearance of the facade, reliability and durability. Only installation must be trusted by professional finishers.

One of the most popular and simple types of facade cladding is decorative plaster. With its help, it is possible to create a beautiful and durable surface. An attractive point is the affordability of the material, and a wide choice of bases and structures. The mineral composition is considered a classic of the genre, it is combined with all heat insulators and building materials. Affordable price and a wide range of colors have become the main trump cards of the cladding.

Acrylic plaster stands out for its elasticity, and the service life of the coating reaches 20 years. The maximum durability (up to 30 years) has a silicate-based cladding. Silicone plaster differs in high resistance to pollution. Users are completely satisfied with the facade cladding with decorative plaster compositions. The disadvantage of the material is the complexity of self-application.

In our review of the best facade materials, there was a place for steel corrugated board. Thanks to the zinc coating and polymer paint, a wind-resistant lining with excellent anti-corrosion properties is obtained. The professional flooring gives to a facade the finished look at the device of a roof from a metal tile. The use of steel sheet looks optimal in ventilated structures. A special frame is preliminarily made, and additional insulation is carried out with mineral wool or polystyrene materials. It is easy to carry out installation on your own, especially when finishing a wooden facade.

According to users, corrugated board allows you to beautifully decorate not only the facade of the house, but also walls, utility rooms, outbuildings. A wide selection of rich colors gives room for the imagination of homeowners and designers. The disadvantage of the material is strong heating, noise during oblique and heavy rain.

The most durable finishing material for facade decoration is porcelain stoneware. It is made by semi-dry pressing of a mixture of natural ingredients such as clay, feldspars and quartz. Manufacturers offer homeowners porcelain stoneware in the form of tiles with a thickness of 12-16 mm. Experts attribute absolute moisture resistance, durability, long-term preservation of the original appearance, a wide range of textures and colors to the strengths of the cladding.Depending on the preferences of the consumer, you can choose a matte or polished surface, give preference to a homogeneous or mosaic structure.

In Russia, many owners of houses and cottages finished the facade with porcelain stoneware. They are satisfied with the practicality of the coating, durability and moisture resistance. Of the minuses, there is a lot of weight, decent cost and specific installation.

Not so long ago, such a modern type of cladding as WPC panels appeared on the domestic market. The main component of the cladding is wood-shaving fine mass (at least 60%). The composition also includes binders, polymer compounds and dyes. Experts believe that the main advantages of WPC panels are their elegant appearance and resistance to various weather phenomena. The ease of installation allows the owners of wooden houses to independently assemble the facing structure.

In this case, there is no need to carry out special preparation of the facade. Manufacturers promise a long service life of the wood-polymer composite, which becomes another advantage. Users managed to evaluate the advantages of WPC panels. Maintainability is highly appreciated, in order to replace one element, you do not have to dismantle adjacent panels.

Environmentally friendly finishing material, which is especially popular in Europe.Due to their attractive appearance and excellent performance, clinker tiles are used for indoor and outdoor work. The surface of the clinker usually imitates brick or stone. Therefore, manufacturers produce rectangular tiles, the dimensions of which are comparable to the dimensions of the front side of the brick. Special clay and exclusively natural dyes are used as raw materials - this clinker tile compares favorably with competitors.

Users are attracted by an almost unlimited number of colors and texture solutions, which will allow them to choose tiles for any object. Subject to the installation rules, the service life of this finishing material is practically unlimited. At the same time, maintenance of the tile is reduced to periodic cleaning of the surface from contamination. Owners of country houses who are not ready to pay big money for the products of well-known European companies can choose a budget option of domestic production.

When it is required to give an aesthetic appearance to a wooden facade, first of all they pay attention to siding. It is easy to install, many homeowners successfully mount it on their own. Vinyl panels are the most popular. They are low cost, light weight and long service life.

Today, PVC products are seriously competing with wood siding or a block house. It creates the illusion of a real wooden house, but requires additional protection, which negatively affects the overall estimate.Slightly less commonly used siding made of metal or cement-cellulose composition. All types of decorative siding require the creation of a crate. Often the owners of houses fill the resulting voids with a heat insulator. Users call siding the best material for finishing a wooden facade.