The exterior finish of the foundation of the structure needs special attention, because not only the general appearance of the structure, but also its durability, as well as the comfort of being inside, will depend on the choice of material for cladding. Siding is considered a universal material, which can, in fact, finish any surface. The construction market offers a wide variety of variants of this material, perfectly imitating slate, brickwork, artificial stone, etc. In addition, finishing with basement siding can be performed do it yourself.
In order to carry out installation, it is enough to have basic construction skills. You do not need to hire specialists or use any unusual tools.
If the siding is used for cladding the base, then you need to take into account that the material will significantly increase the size of the foundation zone - by 10-30 cm, depending on the existing unevenness of the wall and the design of the panels. When doing the finish yourself, you need to be extremely careful.
If the lining of the basement of the house is done with your own hands, then special attention must be paid to the fasteners and the creation of a reliable frame. Its installation is done before sheathing the surface with panels. By the way, if you plan to create a drainage system around the house and insulate the blind areas, these works should also be completed before the basement lining begins. It is necessary to mount the leveling stand for the docking or supporting profile, which should also be made of high-strength plastic or metal. Thus, the possibility of rotting of wooden elements and possible subsidence of the frame during the operation of the base and the house will be completely eliminated.
As soon as the frame is ready, the installation of metal strips, T-shaped moldings. Their main advantage is the ability to adjust in depth. That is why it is recommended not to save on moldings and buy branded parts. This approach ensures ease of installation of siding panels.DIY installation can be done on the foundation of any type (from pile to monolithic). When attaching each molding, the correct installation must be checked with a long metal ruler.
Materials: siding, moldings, profile, screws, dowel-nails, mounting foam.
Instruments: drill, screwdriver, scissors for metal, hammer, ruler, level, grinder.
And so the first thing the author gives us to familiarize with the diagrams and drawings of the correct installation of the facing material.
Then proceeds to fasten the profile to the walls of the basement.
It finishes and simultaneously insulates the walls, preparing them for decoration.
Next, continues the installation of siding.
It makes ebbs of metal, they are needed in case of rainy weather in order to divert water from the base and keep it dry.
That's essentially all the work on facing the base. Now the building constructed by the author is reliably protected and looks beautiful.