The cheapest and most stylish rack facade for 80 years (cost). Better siding and plaster

Finishing the facade is the last stage that will make the house complete, give the object individuality and style. In addition to beauty, the facade decoration serves as protection from precipitation, ultraviolet radiation, and wind.

We are all used to seeing houses (as one) clad in siding. In this case, we are not talking about any individuality. A slatted facade is an unusual solution that is not so common. Such decoration has its own style, something unusual, exotic.

The facade is airy and light. It compares favorably with the facade made of siding, plaster, etc.

The main advantage for our people is cheapness. Slats, mounted with gaps, ventilate the house well, but they do not sufficiently protect it from wind and sounds. Therefore, before finishing, you should insulate the facade, and then decorate with slats.

Material selection

It is better to choose pine for the facade. It is better to buy a rail with a minimum of knots, perfectly polished. The main problem is the expansion of the tree from moisture ingress. This will be especially problematic at the joints in the corners of the building. The corners must be cut at 45 degrees.

The rail must be covered in advance with a protective compound, as well as on cuts. The tree may deform from expansion. To prevent this, you need to do frequent fastening.

Reiki protection

There are many formulations on sale. Many people use a protective wax (a mixture of wax, tar and linseed oil). Choose wax of domestic production - it will cost less (3 times) and the quality will be at the same level. Such wax can be tinted - add any color to give the desired shade.

With such a natural composition, the tree will be maximally protected from moisture and will have a pleasant smell of needles. You can apply wax with a spray gun, but with a car sponge there will be a smoother coating and less wax will go away. You need to paint in 2 layers. Then, after 5 years, you can walk with a sponge and wax along the slats on the facade to renew.

Another option is blowtorch firing. This will also extend the service life of the rail (up to 80 years). Coniferous wood is suitable for such protection. Moisten the rail in advance before firing in order to obtain uniform heating. Remove the carbon deposits with a coarse brush. Additional protection won't hurt. Cover the rail with water repellent and UV treatment.

Rail attachment and total cost of the rail facade

Self-tapping screws - not a good decision. Better to mount on galvanized nails using finishing pistol (can be rented or bought for 3000 rubles). Leave a distance of 12-15 mm between the slats.

Do not forget to make a crate on the facade for attaching the rail. The frame can be built from the same 20x50 mm rail. It must be painted in the color of the facade. For a slatted facade, you need to do the lathing as often as possible (interval - 30 cm).

At a cost, about the following figures: a rail of 20x50 mm in size. 900 m. - 15,000 rubles. You will have to pay 10,000 rubles for wax. Nails - 400 rubles The approximate total amount for the rack facade: 25 400 rubles.