Block house is practically one of the types of lining. It is very common in modern construction as an option for exterior and interior decoration. This sheathing board has a convex external profile that imitates a wooden log. During the installation process, the boards are joined together thanks to special grooves and spikes.
Types of exterior finish material
The interior or exterior of the house can be made from wooden boards, steel or vinyl.
Wooden panels are often made from environmentally friendly hardwood and softwood. Pine, cedar, spruce, oak, etc.d. The price of a block house depends on the width, thickness of the products, the number of knots, as well as the value of the wood species.
The junction of the wooden sheathing boards is “sealed” using special gaskets. They can be laid horizontally and vertically. Fastening occurs using nails or screws. The use of brackets and Klyammers is not recommended by specialists, since they are unreliable during operation. To give the appearance of the skin of the required color, or to emphasize the beauty of the texture of the tree, the finished finish is covered with paint and varnishes. In this case, it is required to follow the recommendations of manufacturers.
House metal block is made of galvanized iron. The polymer coating provides additional protection of the metal from aggressiveness of external influence and creates an imitation of natural wood. It is much cheaper than wooden and its lacquer layer does not require constant update, which also reduces the cost of operation. For the convenience of installation, manufacturers are offered a set of additional elements. The color of the premature elements may coincide with the color of the finish or contrast with it.
Vinyl home decoration has all the advantages of plastic – cheapness, lightness, elasticity, strength, etc. The texture of vinyl is fully consistent with the appearance of natural wood.
When choosing a material, one should be guided not only by traditions, because more often the use of wood is more traditional than practically justified. Even with modern technologies for processing natural materials, wood requires additional protection and care measures. In addition, the price of a block house made of wood is much more expensive than metal or plastic. The natural resources of wood are by no means inexhaustible, which must also be taken into account.