Finishing the foundation of the house with facade panels

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According to the architectural canons, the plinth is a part of the building lying on the foundation, and is considered as a transitional wall between the foundation and the outer walls of the house. The complex of works on the exterior finishing of the entire building includes measures for finishing the basement, while the finishing materials for the basement of the house are somewhat different from the materials chosen for finishing the walls of the house. This is due to the proximity of the basement to the ground, where it is more susceptible to moisture and cold air than the walls of the residential building themselves. Thanks to the development modern technologies finishing the exterior surfaces of residential buildings and creating new finishing materials, the builders of private houses have received ample opportunities for arranging original and practical plinths within affordable prices.

After finishing the basement, it even visually differs from the building

Purpose and functions of the base

Builders and architects have different interpretations of the purpose of the basement. Builders consider the plinth as part of the foundation, while architects consider it to be the lower part of the wall.

This is interesting! From the point of view of ancient Italian architects, the plinth is an independent structural element - the foot of a building, column or monument, lying on the foundation (the Italian word "zoccolo" literally translates as a shoe with a wooden sole).

In accordance with building codes, the foundation walls must be raised above the ground to a height of 15 to 250 cm. This visible part of the base, called foundation wall, and is called a plinth. The plinth is an intermediate structure that combines bearing walls buildings with foundations. On fig. below is a concrete foundation, in which the plinth is brick.

erection brick plinth on the foundation

The main functions of the basement wall of the building are:

perception of the load from the upper part of the residential building (bearing function);

ensuring the stability of the building, creating a solid pedestal, the perception of linear deformations during the settlement of the house (support function);

protection of walls from the effects of atmospheric sedimentary moisture (waterproofing function);

providing thermal protection for basements(heat-insulating function);

fencing the space between the piles and the grillage in the case of a pile foundation (enclosing function);

creation of an appropriate architectural appearance of the erected building (architectural and decorative function).

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More about the advantages of the basement on the video:

Differences between basement and basement

The basement floor, also called the ground floor, should not be confused with the basement and presented as a kind of dark, damp room.

It is important! The basement floor is located inside the perimeter of the foundation walls and can be equipped in buildings with any type of foundation. The basement can only be equipped inside the strip foundation. In some variants of foundations (such as piles), the plinth is simply absent. In the case of a pile foundation, the pile heads are raised above the ground to a height of at least 20 cm, and a grillage is laid on them, which serves as a support for the walls of the house.

On fig. The house is shown below pile foundation, in which the piles protrude at a considerable distance from the ground. To close the resulting free gap, a false base is formed by laying walls of facing bricks or sheathing piles decorative panels type of siding. Finishing the foundation will be inexpensively provided using materials used for outer skin facade, taking into account the location of the false base.

For such a house you need a false base

Using the example of false plinths, the main differences between the basement and the basement become clear:

The walls of the basement of the house are always load-bearing, the load from the upper floors of the building is partially distributed on them. The walls of the basement are not always load-bearing, but can only perform enclosing and architectural and decorative functions without the perception of weight loads from the building.

The ground floor can be buried to a slight depth or even be above ground. Basement - a room buried in the ground. The basement can be classified as a basement, while the basement is not always buried in the ground and cannot be considered a basement in such cases.

Ground options for the ground floor are preferable in regions with deep freezing of the soil and during construction in areas with closely spaced groundwater. The arrangement of basements in such cases is very difficult and is associated with significant financial costs.

Despite such a significant difference in purpose and design, the ground floor and the basement allow identical in relation to each other. practical use- on their areas you can equip a workshop, a garage, plan a living room and even build a full-fledged sauna.

Types of base structures

Practiced options for finishing the basement of the house take into account its location relative to the plane of the outer wall (see the figure below):

Types of plinth location relative to the wall

a - protruding type;

b - in one plane (flush);

in - sinking.

The figure shows the following positions:

pos. 1 - outer wall;

pos. 2 - waterproofing;

pos. 3 - foundation.

The protruding type of foot (pos. a) gives the building the appearance of a powerful building of increased stability. From an architectural and aesthetic point of view, the protruding type is more advantageous than the foundation walls, made flush or recessed.

The appearance of the protruding plinth

However, they necessarily require the construction of a protective eaves with drain functions to prevent water from running off the walls onto the basement. The construction of a foundation wall of a protruding type is advisable for houses with thin walls or when building a warm underground for its thermal protection, in order to compensate for the small thickness of the outer wall with its width.

Fall-in type base (pos. c), when outer wall(pos. 1) hangs over the foundation (pos. 3), is considered more effective and reliable in terms of protecting the waterproofing layer (pos. 2) from mechanical stress and atmospheric moisture. It is more economical in terms of material consumption, since the thickness is less, and the construction of a drain cornice is not required. But as for its aesthetic qualities, the opinions of architects differ diametrically. Some are convinced of the aesthetic loss due to the impression that the house has a reduced stability compared to the actual one. Other designers consider the outline of the sunken plinth to be more compact and modern.

It looks like a wall with a sinking plinth

Sometimes the plinth is built flush with the plane of the wall. It is believed that in such cases the waterproofing line is broken, and the location of the waterproofing layer itself looks random.

When constructing a plinth flush, it differs only in color

The purpose of the basement finish, requirements for finishing materials

The basement experiences a greater volume of loads than the underground part of the base of the building. Along with the weight load from the entire structure, it has to counteract the buoyancy forces from the soil during soil heaving, that is, the mechanical loads on the base turn out to be multidirectional.

It is clear that for finishing the surface of the basement wall, it is necessary to use materials with increased quality indicators compared to traditional cladding. In addition to mechanical loads, they must withstand the impact well. environment:

temperature fluctuations;

negative impact of sedimentary moisture - rain, snow, melt water, condensing fog;

exposure to solar ultraviolet;

wind loads.

As a result, finishing the basement of the house is carried out for the following purposes:

minimizing the negative impact on the foundation and the lower layers of the outer walls of the weather conditions of the environment;

preventing the penetration of dirt and chemical compounds into the materials of the walls of a residential building, provoking the processes of destruction of the foundation;

protection of the foundation from the possible formation of mold, fungus, insects.

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In the video, an example of how to veneer the basement of a house inexpensively and beautifully on a pile foundation:

Rough plinth protection

So that the plinth can long time fully perform its functions, it must be protected from wind loads, temperature extremes, atmospheric and all-penetrating ground moisture. Before proceeding with the finishing of the basement wall, it is necessary to carry out a set of measures for the so-called rough protection of the basement. There are five main aspects of the draft protection of the basement from possible destruction and the prevention of distortions of the geometry of the building itself.

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Laying drainage communications along the perimeter of the basement wall

For creating drainage system plinth, a trench is dug into which drainage pipes are laid with perforation over the entire surface. Through them, the moisture that has got inside will be diverted to the drainage well. Trench with laid in a special way drainage pipes sprinkled with sand and gravel, then filled with earth.

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In the video, an example of drainage for the basement:

Applying waterproofing to the outside of the basement wall

The basement is waterproofed after the initial waterproofing of the foundation base and armored belt. Sequence of work:

the foundation superstructure is coated with hot bitumen or bituminous mastic;

several layers of roofing material are applied on top;

covered with a penetrating waterproofing composition.

Production of blind areas

The blind area is called an inclined strip filled with concrete along the perimeter of the building, coming close to the basement wall. A slight slope "away from the wall" prevents water from accumulating near the foundation superstructure during rain or when snow melts. The width of the blind area must be at least 25 cm greater than the size of the roof extension. Sequence of work:

remove the top of the soil;

lay a drainage cushion of sand and gravel;

a layer of concrete is poured over the pillow with a slope from the wall.

Blind area for the foundation

Plastering the plinth surface

It is carried out in order to level and strengthen the surface. This reduces the likelihood of cracking, provoking subsequent possible destruction. Usually, in preparation for plastering, a metal mesh is pre-packed and then plaster is applied. To impart water-repellent properties to the solution, a plasticizer is added to it.

Installation of ebbs

These structural elements act as a protective visor for the foundation wall. The ebbs can be ceramic, steel or aluminum, plastic or brick.

Upon completion of the complex of protective measures, they proceed to the main finishing of the basement.

Plinth finishing methods

Among the methods of finishing the basement wall, practiced in private housing construction, the most popular are the following technologies:

application decorative plaster, creation of relief compositions imitating granite, marble or natural stones;

the use of decorative siding panels;

finishing with profiled sheet and corrugated board;

resin tiling;

facing with natural or artificial stones, facing bricks, clinker tiles;

sheathing with thermal panels;

finishing with slate and cement particle boards.

Photo of finishing the basement of the house - imitation of stone when finishing the basement

Finishing with decorative plaster

Finishing the plinth or facing the foundation cheaply without loss of operational and aesthetic qualities can be done by decorative plastering. The main advantages of this technique are:

sufficiently high vapor permeability;

resistance to temperature changes;

ease of application to the plastered surface;

a wide variety color palette;

good maintainability for repair and restoration work;

affordable price.

Additional Information. Experts believe that when comparing the entire range of indicators in terms of cost, quality, durability, maintainability and practicality of the coating, finishing the plinth with plaster turns out to be the most advantageous option.

Among the shortcomings, users note:

small operational resource;

the need for constant updating of the paint coating;

difficulties in washing the surface from contamination.

Modern trends in the artistic and decorative design of the facades of residential buildings did not leave without attention the plaster finish of the plinths.

Decorative plaster can give the surface any shape

In private homes, the most popular types of plaster are now used, creating exclusive compositions:

texture compositions used to create paintings, drawings, color mosaics;

glazing compositions that help in creating interesting effects;

relief decoration "under the stone".

siding finish

When finishing the basement of a private house in Moscow with its climate and colder regions, siding panels are often used - the term “basement siding” has even entered into construction practice. At its core, siding is a universal way to finish any surface of a house, however, basement sheathing panels are somewhat different from classic wall counterparts.

If wall sidings are represented by panels with a thickness of 0.7-1.2 mm and a length of almost 4 meters, then reinforced panels are produced for the basement with a thickness of 2.5 to 3.0 mm (almost 3 times thicker than wall cladding!) And a length of 1 0-1.13 m with a width of up to 47 cm. This ensures increased resistance to mechanical damage, including accidental impacts, and rigidity with respect to temperature deformations.

Standard brick siding panel

On Russian market facing materials plinth siding is represented by plastic and metal panels that imitate natural stones, wood, brick in texture. Plastic panels for the plinth are made of PVC and polypropylene resins, modified with special components to improve strength, resistance to fire and sedimentary moisture. Metal - steel and aluminum.

The main advantages of basement siding include:

increased strength and rigidity of each panel individually and of the assembled structure as a whole;

resistance to the negative effects of biological factors - fungus, mold, insects;

excellent moisture resistance;

increased mechanical strength in relation to impacts and chipping;

wear resistance to abrasive action of dust and debris particles;

small deformations due to temperature differences, building settlement or soil swelling;

wide temperature range of application - the panels do not lose their properties both in severe frost (up to minus 50 degrees C) and in heat exceeding + 50 degrees. C);

resistance to solar ultraviolet - the material does not quickly age, and the color does not fade;

excellent maintainability - if necessary, the panels are easily replaced;

ease of care - the panels are easily washed from dirt.

A significant disadvantage of basement siding is the need to equip a special frame, which significantly increases the cost of the finishing material and the laboriousness of finishing work.

Siding panels cannot be installed without crates

Installing basement siding panels also has its pros and cons. The advantages of the panel installation process include the following aspects:

panels are installed on any type of plinth;

no pre-leveling of the wall surface is required;

high culture and cleanliness of installation and installation works;

the fastening of the panels with the frame battens by means of self-tapping screws and with each other with spikes and clamps ensures a rigid fixation of the siding on the plinth.

Installation problems for plinth panels include:

the need to properly position the frame under the panels;

painstaking installation, the likelihood of marriage when connecting panels, which may subsequently affect the appearance of the base and its performance;

the need to use a special tool for cutting and fitting panels.

Finishing with profiled sheet and corrugated board

Facing the plinth with a profiled steel sheet is to some extent an analogue of siding technology, only plinth panels replaced with a profiled sheet or corrugated board with a corresponding modification of the frame. In addition to the protective function, finishing can also be performed for decorative purposes.

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In the video, an example of finishing the basement of an old house:

The wave profile of the corrugated sheet is made more rigid than that of the corrugated board. According to their purpose, profiled sheets are used as roofing material, however, C13 corrugated board, having a wave height of 13 mm, is allowed for facing the plinths of private residential buildings. The thickness of the corrugated board is 0.6-0.7 mm, which is quite enough to create a solid sheathing of the foundation superstructure. The professional flooring is delivered with a galvanized or polymeric covering.

The advantages of a profiled sheet include:

high strength qualities;

external attractiveness, the possibility of implementation various kinds design compositions;

resistance to corrosion and discoloration from environmental influences;

ease of installation, minimal laboriousness for installation on a plinth;

price availability.

It is important! Facing the basement with corrugated board refers to budget options for finishing foundation and basement walls and clearly outperforms other technologies in terms of price/quality.

Among the shortcomings, two factors can be noted:

the monotony of the corrugated pattern, which is perceived by some users as an indicator of an unpresentable interior;

the need to take into account the geometry of the overall design of the building, since the wave bends of the sheets may not correspond at all to the artistic style of the building (“do not fit” into the design).

The question of combining the drawings of the wall and the basement is one of the main ones when finishing the basement of a private house with a profiled sheet

Resin tiles

The plinth tiles produced with resin binders are only 3-5 mm thick. Tiles are easily bent at any angle, they can even be rolled up, so this facing material is commonly called flexible stone. The length of the tile varies from 24 to 36 cm with a width of 5 to 7 cm. Resin-based tiles are produced with a smooth and embossed surface that imitates the entire range of natural facing materials in color and texture - stone, wood, facing brick.

Facing from "flexible stone"

Due to their high flexibility, resin-based tiles can be easily laid on plinths of any configuration, including arcuate geometries. Features of the installation of such tiles are as follows:

when laying the tiles are glued special glue to the previously leveled and primed surface of the basement wall;

tiles can be laid directly on concrete surfaces and on the top layer of thermal insulation;

tiles are easily cut with a knife and large scissors;

the time of complete drying of the glue is 2-3 days.

Finishing with stone, brick, clinker tiles

Finishing the basement "under the stone" or "under the brick" gives the residential building solidity and monumentality. It is not at all necessary for home owners to spend money on granite, marble, rubble stone or brick. The decorative functions of finishing from natural stone materials are successfully performed by various types of facing tiles with a texture that imitates natural stones or bricks.

Natural stone tiles

It is a complete decorative alternative to classic stone foundation masonry. On the back side, the tile is smooth, and on front side the stone is not processed, preserving its natural originality.

Facing with natural stone - an excellent option for finishing the foundation wooden house

Facing tiles "under the stone", imitating natural stones, are made on a cement-sand basis with the addition of paint, plasticizers and protective compounds. Artificial stones have high strength characteristics, do not absorb water, and are easy to clean with a water jet. Artificial stone is more ductile than natural stone, so it can better withstand accidental impacts and sudden temperature changes.

Facing "under the stone"

Clinker

Clinker tiles are a variant of facing bricks made by annealing a special refractory clay. Sintered clay is very hard and its glossy surface is highly hydrophobic. After laying, the clinker tiles create an imitation brickwork.

It is important! Clinker tiles are highly chemically inert to negative environmental influences and surpass natural and artificial stones in their durability.

Facing the basement with clinker - as an option, how to finish the foundation of the house from the outside

Facing brick is natural ceramic product, fully imitating brickwork. It has high heat-insulating and strength qualities, which are so necessary to protect the basement and the entire facade.

Plinth trimmed with facing brick

Finishing basement thermal panels

Socle thermal panels are facing tiles equipped with inside insulation. Facing decorative material thermal panels are clinker tiles imitating natural stones, brick, shell rock, porcelain stoneware tiles or ordinary ceramic tiles imitating “brick-like”. Polyurethane foam or extruded polystyrene foam is used as a heater. The thickness of the insulation layer is 20-80 mm.

Note! Practice has shown that the use of thermal panels with foamed polystyrene for lining the basement wall is unacceptable. This option of insulation is short-lived and is characterized by weak heat-shielding properties.

Thermal panels are exterior decoration and insulation

Finishing with slate and cement particle board

Finishing the basement base with flat slate is a good idea. budget option exterior finish Houses. For the manufacture of flat slate asbestos fiber, Portland cement and water are used. The lining of the basement wall is recommended to be made of pressed slate, which is much denser and stronger than its unpressed counterpart. The main advantages of slate materials include:

resistance to aggression of sedimentary moisture;

low coefficient of water absorption;

resistance to low temperatures and sudden temperature changes;

resistance to open flame, slate sheets do not burn;

slate can be painted using acrylic primer and acrylic or silicone paint;

long service life within 25-30 years.

Of the shortcomings, the following factors are necessarily mentioned:

increased fragility - slate is able to collapse from the effects of a dynamic nature, for example, from being hit by a stone;

asbestos dust generated when cutting sheets during installation is extremely harmful to humans. Sheets are processed only in respirators.

Budget options for finishing the basement

Cement-bonded particle boards (DSP) are made by pressing wood shavings with cement. CBPB is based on chips of a large fraction, the upper layer is formed from chips of a finer fraction. On the building materials market, DSP is offered with a sheet thickness of 8-36 mm. For finishing the basement wall, sheets with a thickness of 16 to 20 mm are used.

The advantages of the DSP are as follows:

good moisture resistance;

resistance to low ambient temperatures;

high degree of fire safety of DSP sheathing;

resistance to decay;

ease of machining.

There are two disadvantages:

the large weight of each element of the skin;

service life does not exceed 15 years.

Finishing the basement in a wooden house

When finishing the foundation of a wooden house and lining the basement, special attention is paid to the careful implementation of waterproofing and thermal insulation of the entire basement belt around the building. The wood from which the walls of the dwelling are built is susceptible to the processes of decay and mold reproduction, and is vulnerable to excess sediment and ground moisture. Only reliable protection of the base will prevent the penetration of liquid into the wall part and prevent it from freezing in the cold season. After taking measures for waterproofing and thermal protection of the basement, it can be finished using the technologies described above.

Finishing the plinth of a wooden house

Conclusion

The resource of long-term trouble-free operation of a residential building depends on the strength and reliability of the basement belt around the building. When the basement is destroyed, a destructive reaction of the building begins, leading to a deterioration in the appearance of the building and a decrease in its strength qualities, up to local destruction of the walls and foundation. Any way to finish the basement to a certain extent protects and ennobles the facade of the building. Developers are only required to achieve an optimal match between price, quality and decorative properties finishing material so that the basement cladding does not stand out from the overall picture of the appearance of the building.

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When building private houses, every detail is important. Therefore, even finishing the foundation requires increased attention from the master. After all, the comfort inside the premises depends on what finishing material will be chosen for this. That is why homeowners often wonder what ways to finish this part of the house exist. In order to make the right decision, you should consider several options at once, having familiarized yourself with the technologies of work.

Using Panels

Finishing the foundation of the house with panels allows you to make the lower part of the house more resistant to external loads. The original appearance will be preserved for several decades. Modern finishing materials like panels are inert to chemicals and reagents. They are fireproof and frost resistant.

The use of siding

Finishing is carried out today quite often. This material is universal, which is why it can be installed on almost any surface. has many advantages, including:

• resistance to ultraviolet rays;
• moisture protection;
• resistance to damage and impact;
• the ability to endure significant loads;
• ease of installation;
• long service life, which reaches 50 years.

When finishing the foundation with siding, you should select the basement variety of this material, which is much more reliable, stronger and more stable than usual. Most the best option considered or stone. Vinyl material does not require staining and grouting seams. Even after several decades, the siding will not crack and will prevent the base from contact with salt and groundwater.

Stone cladding

Natural stone is a modern and fashionable solution. However, before choosing this material, you should consider that it has some disadvantages, namely:

• impressive weight;
• the need to build a support frame for the installation of stone slabs;
• high cost.

If funds do not allow, you can purchase an artificial analogue that mimics natural material. It is easy to install and light in weight.

The use of plaster

Finishing the foundation is quite often today carried out using a cheap method - plaster. This natural material allows the use mineral wool, which acts as an additional barrier to frost. It will also be necessary to prepare a mesh for the work, which will hold the solution and ensure the long-term and stability of the structure.

After the completion of the finishing work, paint is applied, which will make appearance plinth more attractive and will provide protection from moisture. In addition to staining, you can use other types of decor. Sometimes masters perform with a file. Once the paint is dry, contrast stitching can be done.

The technology of finishing the foundation with siding

Finishing the foundation can be done with siding. In this case, the technology involves the need to install a metal crate. Additionally, thermal insulation can be used, in which case the rail will have a square section and a side of 50 mm. The distance between the rails should be 25 cm.

Once the frame is ready, you can begin to install the initial slats. When mounting the panels, one should not forget about the need to provide a small gap, which is 5 mm. When installing the starting bar, the screws are placed every 30 cm. They need to be screwed only into existing holes, without making additional ones. This is due to the fact that defects and distortions can occur.

Sometimes a J-element is used as a starting bar, which allows you to form an edging. When finishing the foundation of the house with panels, you should also install the corners. External allow you to eliminate the need for joining planks. Corners are fastened with screws. It is not necessary to recess the fasteners; a gap is left between the cap and the surface, which will allow for the expansion of products.

J-profiles are installed in those places where you want to create a contour. This applies to the protrusions of the house, openings and communications. Particularly demanding are the inner corners, which can be uneven. Such a bar is also suitable as a final side.

Panel installation

When finishing the foundation, it is recommended to consider the photo in advance. They will allow you to understand how the building will look in the end. If you have already installed everything auxiliary elements, you can proceed with the installation of panels. You should move from left to right, you do not need to jump from wall to wall. After completing one side, you can proceed to finish the second.

The first plank is flush with the outer corner and the start plank. The overlap should be 3 mm. Further, everything is quite simple. The next bar is installed to the fastening of the previous product. After you can proceed to the second row. Sometimes a technology is used in which each next row is set with some shift. In this case, after installing the last row, you can complete the cladding with the final plank.

Preparing tools before setting the stone on the foundation

Finishing the foundation of the house with stone will make the appearance of the building more presentable. Before starting work, you must prepare the following tools:

• saw;
• metal brush;
• putty;
• glue;
• ruler;
• file;
• gun;
• drill;
• spatula for grouting;
• sandpaper;
• roller;
• primer;
• spatulas;
• level.

Surface preparation

The base material is quite often concrete or brick, which have a composition and properties similar to those of artificial stone. Therefore, the adhesion conditions are rather high. The surface must be cleaned wire brush or spatula, and then repair chips and cracks with putty. All surfaces are cleaned. The master should make sure that the foundation is dry. It must be covered with a primer and wait for it to dry. Only then can you start laying the stone.

Stone installation technique

Finishing the foundation with stone is carried out in warm weather. It is important to distinguish between the upper and lower line of the cladding. Next, markup is performed, you can use a cord for this. The next step is to prepare the solution and apply it to the wall, as well as to separate fragments lining. It is important to limit yourself to an area of ​​\u200b\u200b1 m 2. This will avoid premature drying of the composition.

It is necessary to start work from the bottom row of the corner. This will prevent the stone from slipping. When finishing the foundation under a stone, the elements must be pressed into the wall. If you plan to carry out jointing, then the gaps between the boulders should be from 1.5 to 3.5 cm. It is necessary to choose the appropriate size, taking into account the parameters of the fragments.

If you need to cut the material, you should clean the edges with sandpaper or a file. All gaps after laying the stone are filled with grout. The composition should not get on the surface. In this state, the material is compiled for a day, only after that it is possible to perform grouting. Sometimes builders use hydrophobic compounds. Before purchasing them, you need to familiarize yourself with the properties. The mixture should not form a film on the surface and prevent the absorption of moisture.

Conclusion

If you want to finish the foundation under a brick, then you can also use clinker tiles. The cost of such material will be much lower than many analogues. If you want to further insulate the basement, you should purchase heat-insulating tiles that are able to retain heat and protect the foundation.

Such material is mounted by superimposing elements on top of each other. Laying can be done quite quickly, but it should be borne in mind that the products have a fairly impressive weight. Therefore, they should not be installed on a simple solution. It is recommended to use a special mixture. For such a design, it will be necessary to prepare the surface, which must be leveled and made as strong as possible.

Whatever house is built, its entire structure is always based on on solid foundation of one kind or another. The value of this structural element simply cannot be overestimated - it is he who takes over and distributes all the main weight loads. As a rule, the foundation always protrudes somewhat above the ground, forming the so-called basement. And now the question inevitably arises before the owner of the house - how to finish the basement?

There are many options for solving such a problem. But first of all, it’s worth understanding - is it really necessary to finish the basement?

Many homeowners see plinth trim only as a special design touch to the overall exterior of their home. The desire to make your home as beautiful as possible outwardly is quite understandable and justified, but it turns out that decorativeness in this case, although important, is still secondary. The main purpose of the basement cladding is still different:

• Even such a seemingly indestructible element of a building as a foundation needs protection from external influences. The cladding minimizes the effect of precipitation on the plinth material, high humidity, temperature fluctuations, direct sunlight.
• The walls of the house at the level of the basement are most susceptible to pollution. The liquid mud falling on them always contains a lot of chemically aggressive substances that can cause erosion processes even in monolithic concrete.
• The plinth should also be protected from the development of biological life forms on its surface - mold spots, fungus colonies, insect nests.
• If possible, buildings should also be considered. At first glance, it’s a paradox, why insulate it if all the living quarters are located higher. However, this view is erroneous:

- By itself, the basement array becomes a very capacious accumulator of cold, it does not even form a “bridge”, but a whole “highway” for the penetration of low temperatures into the premises, from which even a conscientiously insulated floor of the first floor may not be saved. A significant part of the energy resources spent on heating will simply be wasted.

- The material from which the foundation is made, be it concrete, brick or stone, under the influence of low winter temperatures can freeze through, which activates erosion processes and reduces its strength.

So, the conclusion is categorical - the basement needs a high-quality finish for both operational and decorative reasons. What type of finish to choose? This will depend on the design features of the building, and on the preferences of the owner of the property, and on its financial capabilities.

Types of materials used for finishing the basement

Plastering and painting

One of the most simple ways finishing is the application of a layer of durable plaster to the surface of the plinth.

One of the easiest options is plastering the basement.

This finish will create a good sewn layer, characterized by high vapor permeability. The main advantage of this method is its low cost and availability of materials. Doing such work yourself or finding a master plasterer is usually not big problem. And options giving there is a lot of decorativeness to such a base.

• Firstly, it can simply be painted with special resistant facade paints. A wide range of shades is on sale, and there is always the opportunity to choose the most suitable for the intended exterior design of the building.
• Secondly, a great solution would be to apply a finishing layer. A wide palette of colors and "rich" textures should satisfy any homeowner's needs.

• But that's not all. If you show imagination, then even just a plastered surface can be given a very original look.

Stone? No, this is a plastered plinth ...

In the photo, the plinth, it would seem, is trimmed with stone. In fact, each "cobblestone" is nothing more than a slide of the usual concrete mortar, molded by hand directly on the surface of the plinth.

To sculpt such "stones" no special skill is required - the main thing is to make a high-quality dense solution. Everything else is the imagination and efforts of the home master. After hardening, it remains to decorate with the help of dyes - and the plastered base will become indistinguishable from stone.

... and tinted with paint

The disadvantages of the technology for finishing the basement with plaster include the relative fragility of the coating - you will have to constantly monitor the condition of the applied layer and timely repair or update damaged, cracked areas.

Finishing the plinth with natural stone

This type of finish, of course, can be called "elite". A building with such a base always looks very advantageous, and has excellent performance characteristics and will last a very long time.

Plinth with natural stone cladding - looks very rich

For cladding, specially prepared stone slabs are used - slabs, usually 20 ÷ 30 mm thick, which can have either a regular geometric shape or uneven edges, which gives a special decorative effect.

The surface of the stone can also be chosen to your taste - from polished to a mirror finish to rough chips.

With all the beauty and practicality of this type of plinth finish, it also has many disadvantages:

• Such cladding has a very significant weight, therefore it gives an additional load on the foundation of the building, especially in cases where the basement has a large surface area. If it is planned to finish with natural stone, then this is usually calculated at the design stage of the building.
• Large mass of stone slabs predetermines the increased complexity of their installation. So, very often even the highest quality adhesive solution is not enough, so there is a need for additional reinforcement and the use of special stops.
• Another significant drawback is, of course, the price of the material and the cost installation work which are not always available for independent execution.

Even the most inexpensive types natural stone- shell rock or limestone, at a price exceeding 1200 - 1500 rubles per m². To more expensive look include granite and marble, with a polished or chipped surface.

Well, if there is a desire to achieve complete exclusivity, then wealthy homeowners sometimes resort to cladding with materials such as gabbro or even labradorite, the price of which is generally "sky-high".

Video: lining the basement with sandstone

Facing with artificial stone

In the event that you really want to use the stone lining of the basement, but the material possibilities or the design features of the building make it impossible, you can resort to another option - to purchase fake diamond.

The cost of an artificial analogue is much less, the mass of the material is not so significant, and the illusion of naturalness is almost complete.

This material is made from cement-containing mixtures, often with the addition of light fractions (for example, expanded clay crushed stone), special polymer plasticizers and micro-reinforcing components. Tiles are produced using vibrocasting technology in special silicone molds, exactly repeating the natural texture of the stone, or by hyperpressing.

Laying hyper-pressed tiles "under the stone"

The form of release may be different. So, piece tiles with standardized correct dimensions. No less popular are sets that are assembled per unit area, individual tiles of which can have different linear dimensions. Such finishing of the basement is carried out in the usual way - laying on building tile adhesive for external work.

Canyon type artificial stone panels

To facilitate the installation of the plinth cladding, you can purchase ready-made panels made of artificial stone, for example, of the Canyon type. At the production stage, metal mounting brackets are embedded in their concrete structure, having a verified geometric arrangement. These parts make it possible to mount the finished panels on the surface of the plinth not on the mortar, but on the fasteners - an indisputable advantage, especially when facing along the guides of the subsystem.

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If desired, such panels can also be installed on an adhesive solution - brackets bent inward will only increase the reliability of adhesion to the surface.

Another option - tiles made of artificial stone are fastened securely. polyurethane adhesive to a rigid base, with or without insulation - it can be a board made of OSB, fiber cement or glass-magnesite. Such a substrate greatly simplifies the installation of the cladding, and gives it additional thermal insulation qualities.

The well-thought-out locking part of the panels completely hides the joints between them, creating the effect of natural masonry. The texture of the outer surface can be chosen to your liking - rocks, crushed stone, tuff, slate, etc. Mosaic solutions are also popular, with the inclusion of artificial mini slabs different texture or color.

Finishing the plinth with brick or "under the brick"

Strictness always gives the building a special respectability and is in perfect harmony with any possible view finishing the rest of the facade area. To achieve this effect, you can use one of the existing options:

• Plinth cladding with natural bricks. This approach has the advantage that it is possible to create a ventilated gap between the plinth itself and the cladding, or to fill this space. insulation material. In addition, the brick itself will also serve as additional thermal insulation, especially if its hollow varieties are used. However, it must be remembered that the brickwork itself will need strip foundation- This issue should be considered when planning construction. Although they act differently - they create their own support for masonry, which will subsequently be combined with concrete blind area around the foundation.

For plinth cladding use Various types bricks.

- The heaviest - hyper-pressed, characterized by very high strength and extremely low water absorption - what is especially necessary for the plinth. You can buy bricks of various sizes - from the "Russian" standard 250 × 120 × 60 mm to the elongated "American".

— by the most economical option is a silicate brick, but it is not particularly popular for such finishing work.

- Ceramic bricks, including clinker ones, usually have a hollow internal structure, which significantly reduces the weight of the cladding itself and gives a pronounced thermal insulation effect.

• However, it is not always possible to perform real brickwork and, to be honest, it is far from always advisable, because such decorative effect can be quite achieved by using facing.

More simple and affordable option– clinker tiles

The material of its manufacture is in no way inferior in its performance to brick, and properly laid tiles give an absolutely reliable visibility of full-fledged brickwork. A variety of sizes, colors, external textures, special methods of surface decoration (according to technologies artificial aging, uneven firing, inclusion of additional fragments) allows you to give the basement of the building absolutely unique view.

As a rule, collections of clinker facing tiles also include corner elements that make it possible to simplify the masonry as much as possible without violating its overall pattern.

• It will be even easier to veneer the protruding part of the foundation "under the brick" if you use the plinth panels.

They can be produced on a thermally insulating polyurethane foam or polystyrene base. Tiles (clinker or artificial stone) are located and fixed on it with exact observance of the rows of "brickwork", interlocking pazoridge connections will not allow you to make mistakes during installation. Spaces are provided for placing fasteners for mounting panels to a wall or subsystem rails. Must have design elements outside corners without breaking the linearity and "running" of the rows.

Socle thermal panels - and decorative trim and reliable insulation

In this case, it is preferable - the panels are more durable, the tiles are glued into them especially reliably, they have higher thermal insulation qualities. If you have to buy polystyrene panels, then preference should be given to extrusion PPS of increased density.

Video: installation of basement thermal panels

• If there is no need to insulate the basement, then it is worth purchasing such panels without a thermal insulation layer. In this case, the basis for rows of clinker tiles can be glass-magnesite, OSB or fiber cement panels.

- Fiber cement - durable, environmentally friendly, high impact strength. However, they are quite heavy, which predetermines the complexity of installation. In addition, such panels do not like fracture loads, that is, they require special care during transportation and temporary storage.

- OSB-based panels have practically no drawbacks - they are light, environmentally friendly, not afraid of external influences, of course, with the proper quality of the base.

— Glass magnesite is the most modern solution, since the material does not burn, withstands heating to very high temperatures, is not afraid of frost, and is resistant to ultraviolet radiation. A particular advantage is the flexibility that allows do work on walls, even those with a slight curvature that could not be eliminated by other methods.

Regular Thickness glass-magnesite bases - 8 mm, and this does not reduce the strength of products and does not weigh down general design cladding

Basement siding finish

The design features of the plinth or the entire facade cladding system do not always allow the use of natural or artificial stone (brick). It's okay, a very high-quality finish can also be done using basement siding, which will give full visibility to natural material.

Plinth trimmed with polymer panels - siding

Under the concept of "basement siding" lies a huge variety of finishes. Panels can seriously differ in size, design, and material of their manufacture.

Plinth siding is made of polyvinyl chloride, polymer sand mixtures, fiber cement, other composite materials. As a rule, the panels are mounted on subsystem guides (in rare cases, directly on the wall), which makes it possible to place the required thickness of the insulation layer.

The dimensions of the panels and their shape can also be very diverse. Most often, the panels have a locking part and specially provided areas for attaching them to the rails.

There are so many options for surface texture, imitation of a particular material, colors that it is difficult to even describe them very approximately.

In addition to the traditional structure, basement siding panels can also look like rounded wooden beams (block house), ship planks or roughly chipped shingles.

The original solution - basement siding, imitating wood shingles

The main advantage of this approach to finishing the plinth is the low weight of the material, ease of installation, relative durability of the resulting lining and ease of maintenance.

Video: stone-like polymer basement siding

A necessary element for finishing the basement - ebbs

The basement of the building can have a different location. So, it can be slightly "drowned" relative to the surface of the walls. There is a basement flush with the rest of the facade, although this option is considered the most unfortunate - the base is not adequately protected from precipitation. Most often, the base protrudes outward in the form of a kind of step. It is in this case that its decoration will lose its meaning if it is not accompanied by the installation of ebbs.

Mandatory element with a protruding base - ebbs

These structural finishing elements will reliably protect the protruding part of the foundation from direct precipitation, drain water from the basement surface, and prevent moisture from penetrating into the gaps between the wall and the cladding materials

Drains can be made from different materials.

• In most cases, metal castings are used, which are produced from galvanized steel sheet with a polymer coating, which also becomes additional protection against corrosion and gives the required decorative effect.

The most common are polymer-coated steel

You can find ebbs from aluminum, and as the most expensive option - even from sheet copper: they will harmonize especially well with the copper roof of the building.

Exclusive option - ebbs from sheet copper

Video: installation of metal tides on the plinth

• Plastic sills will cost a little less, but this material does not differ in the same durability as sheet metal, simply for reasons of lower mechanical strength. To protect the base, this option is used infrequently. Although, if the walls of the house are finished with PVC siding, then the polymer tide will look very advantageous.
• If the ledge of the plinth is large enough, and its lining is made of brick or clinker tiles, then laying out tides from profiled ceramic (clinker) blocks becomes an excellent option.

They can be in the form of a brick with edges beveled to one side, or in the form of rectangular tiles with a plane inclined to the horizon to ensure water runoff. The surface is normal or with a glazed layer applied (smalt tiles).

Profiled clinker panels with smalt coating - beautiful, but expensive

This ebb belt looks very impressive. But, it is true, its arrangement will require large material costs and laborious a laying process that only a very highly qualified master can perform.

So, there are a lot of options for how to finish the basement. You should evaluate in advance your financial resources, the fundamental possibility, expediency, decorativeness and performance of the selected cladding, its availability independent holding. Ideally, all these issues should be considered at the stage of drafting the future structure.

The basement of the house requires reliable protection from moisture penetration, getting wet, sunlight and mechanical damage. To obtain a solid foundation and a uniform weight load, various facing materials are used. In this article, we will analyze in detail how to veneer the basement of a house, provide a description of the materials, their advantages and disadvantages.

Types of basement structures

The most reliable type is the sinking base. Its device perfectly protects the structure from mechanical and atmospheric damage, and for its device there is no need to build a drain. The western view looks great and complements the building.

The protruding base is equipped in frame houses with thin walls. This type requires a drain device to remove precipitation from the foundation as much as possible.

An important point in the construction of the basement is its waterproofing. Before choosing facing material the following points should be taken into account:

• brickwork expands the basement structure;
• a heater is laid inside the frame, which reduces heat loss;
• frame system allows you to carry out any repair work Anytime;

The main purpose of plinth cladding is:

• minimize Negative influence on the foundation of the house of precipitation, humidity, temperature changes and direct sunlight;
• preventing dirt from entering the walls of the house, chemical substances, which can cause destructive processes of the foundation;
• protection of the foundation from the formation of mold, stains, fungus and insects;

Full characteristics of the facing material

Facing the basement of the house and what material is better to choose this question arises for each owner country house. We offer to consider popular materials for finishing the foundation.

Finishing with decorative plaster

Plaster is used for any type of building. This mixture is in good contact with other building materials. The advantage of plastering is:

• high vapor permeability;
• responds well to temperature changes;
• easily repaired;
• easy to apply to the surface;
• the ability to combine with other materials;
• affordable price.

• short operating period;
• requires constant updating of the coating (painting);
• if dirt gets on the surface, it may be difficult to wash them out.

The finishing process consists of simple steps:

• before plastering, insulate and level the surface;
• fix the plaster tiles;
• use paint with resistance to frost and moisture;

The photo shows the plastered facade

siding finish

For cladding the basement, siding panels designed for these works are used. The advantage of such a facade is:

• high strength and reliability, the panel is able to protect the entire surface;
• easy to care for, can be easily washed;
• resistant to shock and damage;
• panels do not fade in the sun;
• installation of panels is possible on any type of foundation;
• Replacing parts won't be a hassle.

Among the shortcomings can be noted:

• installation will take a lot of time and effort;
• the cost of finishing material is higher due to the installation additional elements(frame, slats);
• the material is flammable.

Facing the facade with siding should be after:

• crate installation;
• perform high-quality sealing of all connections;
• perform and take into account the dimensions of the gaps.

For your information. Recently, manufacturers have begun to produce brick panels. This finish looks very beautiful and original. The product resembles a stone, sometimes it is even difficult to distinguish it. This similarity is achieved by the fact that in the production of siding panels they make an impression that clearly conveys the entire structure and roughness of the stone. The photo shows a panel element under the rubble stone.

Facade decoration using stone

Facing the foundation of the house with artificial stone is the best and inexpensive option. The lined facade of the house has the following advantages:

• a large selection of shapes, textures and color palette of the product;
• high strength of the product;
• long service life;
• easily repaired;
• easy installation.

Disadvantages of artificial stone:

• laying of material is possible only at positive temperature;
• The work is quite laborious and takes a lot of time.

Natural stone for facade cladding will increase the cost of purchasing materials. It is worth noting that manufacturers have learned to produce artificial stone, the appearance of which does not differ and completely resembles the structure of natural stone. The facade with its use looks natural and natural. The photo shows a stone facade

Not everyone can do stone laying on their own. As a rule, specialists are attracted for such work.

The use of clinker tiles

Facing the basement with clinker tiles will cost almost the same as brickwork. This material has a number of advantages:

• the manufacturer produces ready-made corners, external and internal elements;
• products are easily fixed to the foundation;
• due to its low weight, the facade experiences a slight load;
• diversity decorative coating;
• tiles do not require additional finishing;
• long service life;
• provides reliable protection foundation;
• tiles are easy to clean when dirty;
• has high resistance to mechanical damage and shock;
• large selection of color palettes.

For information! Clinker tiles can give an interesting appearance to the facade of a private house. With the right installation of products, it is difficult to distinguish it from natural stone.

It is worth noting that clinker tiles allow you to perform additional decoration of walls and even corners of the building. The material blends perfectly with the tiles and gives the house an attractive appearance.

When laying it, a special adhesive is used that is resistant to freezing. The tile is glued like a regular tile, the only thing is there is a small nuance, the ground level is variable around the entire perimeter of the building. Before laying, it is necessary to seal the seams with grouting mortar.

In the photo, the front part, finished with clinker tiles

For information! Clinker tiles are perfectly combined and get along with other building materials.

Decking

by the most economical option for facing the facade of the building is the use of corrugated board. To perform the work, a galvanized or polymer-coated product is used. Such cladding reliably protects the foundation from destruction and has a long service life.

The surface of the material is resistant to corrosion processes. To fix the corrugated board, waterproofing, thermal insulation and fasteners will be required. The end result is quite attractive. The photo shows a house sheathed with corrugated board

Low tide device

The ebb device is able to reliably protect the protruding part of the foundation from moisture and water. Castings are made from different materials:

• metal castings are made of galvanized steel, on the surface of which a polymer coating is applied, which prevents products from corrosion;
• aluminum products are produced from sheet copper, this is a rather expensive product that will be a great addition to the copper roof of the building;
• plastic ebbs are the cheapest material that have a short service life, most often plastic ebbs are used in combination with PVC siding;
• ebb, made of profiled ceramic blocks will be a good addition and protection for brick or clinker tiles on the facade of the building.

As we see, there is a large number of options for lining the basement of a house. The choice of material directly depends on the financial possibilities and features of the project of a private house.

There are many ways to beautifully finish plinths, but the choice of material for this purpose should be carried out, first of all, based on design features foundation. Naturally, the installation process of one or another coating can be fundamentally different, because the lining of a screw foundation is not at all the same as the finishing of the concrete walls of the basement.
In addition, the use of materials that have a solid weight requires that a preliminary calculation be performed for the lining of the foundation. In this article, we will consider the features and nuances of finishing plinths of various designs.

Column and pile foundations

Structurally, these two types of foundations differ radically, but they are united by the fact that in the end their basement part looks about the same: a concrete grillage with supports at certain points.
So:

• Only in one case, piles play the role of supports, and in the other - brick or concrete pillars. Piles are usually used in unstable soils when the foundation needs to be deeply buried.
  For example, in the regions of the Far North, almost all construction is carried out on pile foundations.
• The smaller and lighter the structure, the less effort is required to build the foundation. For small ones, especially wooden ones, a columnar foundation, buried up to one and a half meters, is sufficient, while the length of a reinforced concrete pile can reach twelve meters.

• Since the upper part of these structures is identical, the foundation will also have the same technology. In the diagram we have shown, it can be seen that the pile protrudes from the ground by 20 cm, and the height of the grillage is 40 cm. This is the distance that needs to be closed.
• A grillage is necessary in cases where the walls of the house will be built of bricks or blocks. If the house is wooden, instead of a grillage, massive wooden beams as in the photo below.
  In this case, the piles protrude above the ground much higher than twenty centimeters.

The cladding of a columnar foundation differs from the cladding of plinths of other structures in that there is no solid base necessary for the installation of a decorative coating. This very foundation must first be created, and not all types of finishes, in this case, will be available.

brick plinth

One of the most time-consuming and expensive, but also the most durable options for building a basement on a pile foundation, is the construction of a brick base. Its essence is as follows: between piles or pillars, a kind of strip foundation is made, which will serve as a support for brickwork.
So:

• Such a foundation for facing the basement with bricks can be made when the pile heads are quite high above the ground, and there is no concrete grillage. For example, if, a brick base will provide it with additional rigidity, and will take on some of the loads.
• The technology for making such a foundation differs from the usual supporting structure only in that it is practically not deepened. A shallow groove is cut between the pillars, the bottom of which is rammed with sand and covered with roofing material.
  Next, formwork is made of unedged boards or plywood.

• The height of the shallow foundation, performed to support the basement wall, can be only 20 cm. Part of the solution is poured into the formwork, rammed, metal reinforcing mesh and then the rest of the concrete is added.
  After the concrete has gained strength, you can start laying out the basement walls.
• The minimum width of the foundation for cladding is 30 cm, so a one and a half brick laying will fit perfectly on it. You can, of course, lay out a wall of ordinary building bricks, and then veneer it with natural stone.
  But this method of finishing will only increase its cost.

It is much easier to lay brickwork from clinker or hyper-pressed bricks: colored or embossed. It will be durable, very beautiful, and will not require additional surface decoration.
If the masonry does not exceed four or five rows of bricks, then there will not even be a need to reinforce it.

Decorative plinth

If a grillage is provided in the foundation design, there is simply no need to lay out the brick walls of the basement. And the distance of the grillage indent from the ground, as a rule, is small.
In this case, the easiest way is to make a decorative plinth, and this can be done in two ways.

So:

• The first method is to build a retaining wall from moisture-resistant plywood, wood-polymer or cement-bonded particle boards. Attach them like wooden bars, and on a metal profile, which is fixed to the grillage and poles with the help of dowels and a perforator.
• All of the listed materials are not afraid of moisture, and are an excellent base for stone or ceramic tiles. Further actions related to the laying of a decorative coating will not differ in any way from brick or concrete wall.
  Instructions and videos on this topic can always be found on the Internet.

• The second way to decorate the space under the grillage is the simplest, and the price of finishing, in the end, is lower. To decorate the foundation, basement siding is used with all kinds of imitations of stone and brickwork, tiles, and clinker tiles.
  They produce siding panels from a variety of materials: aluminum, lightweight concrete, polymers.
• All of them are equipped lock connections, mounted on a crate, and the simplicity of the technology will allow even a beginner to do the work with their own hands. Briefly, this process is as follows.
  From the top of the pile, a horizontal line is marked along which the guide profile is attached.
• From it, with a step equal to half the height of the panel, the following crate belts are mounted. Then, from left to right, from the corner, vertical guides are mounted.
  Their lower edge is buried in the ground by half a meter, and the upper one is attached to the grillage. The position of the elements of the crate is checked by level.

• If the distance between the ground and the grillage is small, no more than the height of one row of panels, vertical guides may not be needed. Especially if lightweight polypropylene panels are mounted.

Note! When installing basement siding, it is necessary to remember about the thermal expansion of materials, leave a small gap between the cladding elements, and also do not screw the screws tightly.

The nuances of installing siding panels on the crate can be different, depending on the design of their fasteners.
Therefore, there is no single recipe for all occasions. As a rule, the panel installation scheme is attached to the purchase of goods.

Plinth on a strip foundation

Strip foundations in low-rise residential construction are used in houses whose walls are built of brick or concrete blocks. They can be monolithic or prefabricated, and are deepened depending on the presence or absence, the dimensions of the building, and the quality of the soil.
So:

• For the construction of the walls of the basement, concrete foundation blocks are used, or they are laid out of brick during the construction process. The height of the basement may vary, depending on how it is supposed to be used.
  If there will be technical or residential premises, a garage, then the height of the floor will be at least 2.5 meters.
• In some projects, the plinth protrudes only slightly above ground level. But there are also such structures where the base is very high, and almost all of it is above the ground.
  Naturally, its design needs a slightly different approach.
• Facing the strip foundation, in this case, is often performed using large-format slabs of natural stone or porcelain stoneware, facing bricks. Such heavy materials must necessarily rest on the foundation, and usually their use is provided for in the project.

• In this case, the width of the foundation for cladding must be calculated in advance. The ground floor must be insulated.
  If this process is carried out outside, then a layer of insulation and a facing brick should fit on the protruding part of the strip foundation. And between them there should be an air gap of at least three centimeters.
• According to building codes, a brick can protrude beyond the foundation by a third of its width, but no more. Therefore, if you decide to ennoble the basement of an old house, and at the same time strengthen it, you will need to expand the foundation for cladding.
  To do this, the foundation needs to be dug up, making a groove of the required width along its perimeter.

• In principle, this work is carried out similarly to that which is performed when constructing a base for a brick basement wall on a pile foundation. The width of the additional foundation of 20 cm, in this case, will be quite enough.
  Consider for yourself: insulation 4 cm + gap 3-4 cm + brick 12 cm. When the concrete base is ready and gains strength, you can proceed to lining the basement.
• But first you need to perform coating waterproofing. This applies to the foundation of a new house, and an old one.
  Concrete and brick walls perfectly absorb moisture. To prevent this from happening, the surface of the basement walls is treated with waterproofing compounds.
  For this use bituminous mastic, liquid glass, various penetrating soils of a new generation, such as Penetron, Gidroizol.
• Then, after the soil layer has dried, insulation is mounted on the walls. Great options for the plinth will board materials: extruded polystyrene foam, vermiculite, foam glass.
  All these materials are perfectly fixed adhesive method.
• After the basement is insulated, you can proceed to the brickwork. This process has its own nuances, and you need to know about them. For example, that every five rows of bricks, masonry must be anchored, and this is done in different ways.
• If you want to complete the lining of the foundation, or the entire facade with bricks on your own, you can read about all the intricacies of the construction of brickwork in articles on this topic, watch master classes from specialists.

• If you have a great desire to veneer the basement with natural stone, you can perform the insulation of the basement floor from the inside, and mount the stone with an adhesive method directly to the wall. This applies to rubble stone, slabs, slabs large format from natural stone and porcelain stoneware.
  But coating waterproofing and in this case is required.

To finish the walls of the basement, erected on a strip foundation, you can use almost any material: plaster, facade tiles, mosaics, composite and siding panels. On our website there are detailed articles on each type of cladding.
Read, choose suitable option, try your hand, and we wish you success and successful design!