How to sew up the pediment at home?

I call the pediment the most underestimated part of the house: after all, everyone is trying to make a capital foundation, reliable communications, pay attention to the walls and roof, but they often forget about the pediment: they sheathe what they have to, or they forget how it should insulate.

Meanwhile, the pediment has very important functions.

• protection from precipitation and freezing;
• heavy roof support;
• protection against lateral wind gusts;

How to sew a pediment at home: durable ways

In a wooden house, these materials are suitable for sheathing gables:

• moisture resistant OSB varieties with a thickness of at least 6 mm.
• imitation of a bar;
• any grooved board;
• edged board;

The first four materials have a common feature - they must be applied only jointly with wind and moisture protective films or membranes. Otherwise, the pediment will not act as a barrier against precipitation, wind and cold.

To seal the seams between OSB sheets or edged boards, you can use liquid nails (expensive), or a mixture of PVA glue and sawdust (finally, coat with waterproof varnish).

Also, a profiled sheet or sheet metal is well suited for cladding, provided that it is fastened to a massive beam using roofing screws.

It makes sense to cover wood types of cladding from the outside with vinyl or metal siding. Such a pediment will definitely not be afraid of moisture ingress and oblique sprinkling.

What can not be used for covering gables?

• non-moisture resistant plywood;
• lining (will lead);
• for the final coating - roofing material.
  
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