Insulated cladding panels - a universal facade material

To increase the thermal insulation of a house and give it a solid look, you need to do a lot of work on installing insulation and installing a decorative covering. However, both material costs and labor costs can be significantly reduced by using special materials - panels for insulation with cladding.
Their installation is faster and easier than stage-by-stage finishing, and the effect is achieved the same.

The principle of construction of all such materials is the same - these are two-layer or three-layer panels, the basis of which is insulation (foam plastic, mineral wool, expanded polystyrene, etc.), covered on the front side with a decorative layer.
Most popular materials:

  • Thermal panels with clinker tiles. They vary in appearance and design.
    The simplest ones are two-layer panels for cladding with insulation, in which facing tiles are glued to a slab of polyurethane foam. There are three-layer panels with a load-bearing bottom layer of OSB, which gives them rigidity, as well as panels with metal inserts pressed into them or molded plastic sleeves to facilitate installation.

  • Panels made of expanded polystyrene with a decorative layer of plaster with colored marble chips. Their use allows you to create a seamless surface.

  • Metal sandwich panels are a “pie”, the filling of which is insulation, closed on both sides with painted aluminum sheets or corrugated sheets with a protective film. A pattern can be applied under the film, creating an imitation of popular facing materials - wood, stone, brickwork.

For reference. For thermal insulation and cladding, you can also use SIP panels made from oriented strand boards (OSB). But they require additional facial finishing.

Features of using insulated panels

The described materials are suitable not only for finishing newly constructed buildings, but also for restoring old and dilapidated buildings. To install them, you do not need to strengthen or level the facade - just fix the sheathing on it.
And thanks to the light weight of the products and well-thought-out design, it is easy to do the cladding yourself without the involvement of specialists or lifting equipment. But this is not their only advantage.

Advantages of thermal panels

Among the many advantages that thermal panels of any type have, the following should be especially highlighted:

  • Reducing costs for winter heating and summer air conditioning of insulated buildings by up to 40%. The rather high price of cladding pays off over several seasons, while the microclimate inside the house becomes much more comfortable.
  • Light weight not only facilitates installation, but also allows you to transform the appearance of the building without creating a critical load on the foundation, which is very important for existing buildings.

Note. The weight of panels coated with clinker tiles or artificial stone depends on the thickness of the decorative layer. Before choosing a material for restoring the facade of an old building, you need to make sure that its foundation will withstand the load created by its weight.

  • Regardless of the type of decorative coating, panels for insulation and cladding are highly resistant to external influences such as ultraviolet radiation, precipitation, temperature changes and its critical negative and positive values, chemical and mechanical damage.
  • Durability, reliability, long service life without the need for repairs.
  • Non-flammability.
  • Environmental safety of the materials used.
  • Possibility of installation in any weather conditions.

Finally, a huge assortment of insulated panels is also of great importance for the consumer, as well as the ability to choose decor that matches the style of the house, choose the desired color and texture, and “dress up” the house in brick, stone, or wood.

Several color options for brick panels

If you watch the video, you will see for yourself how simple this change of clothes is, and how radically the appearance of the building changes.

Flaws

There are not many of them, but when choosing any material you need to know about the disadvantages that it has so that they do not become an unpleasant surprise during installation or operation.
Let’s not count the high cost of insulated panels as a disadvantage. Firstly, the range of prices depending on their type is quite significant, and secondly, it is unlikely that you will be able to save money by purchasing insulation and cladding separately and paying for the installation of each of them.
A significant disadvantage of two-layer panels can be considered their susceptibility to deformation during storage, which complicates installation. Since both layers have different densities, structures and reactions to changes in environmental parameters, the product may warp.
In this regard, three-layer cladding panels with insulation are more reliable; they do not have this drawback, but they are also more expensive.
Inexpensive panels that imitate brickwork, after installation, need to grout the joints with special compounds that protect the insulation from destruction. This is quite a time-consuming and labor-intensive job, but it can be avoided if you buy facing slabs with seams already worn during production.

Such panels require grouting the seams while simultaneously masking the fastening points

Installation features

If the walls of the house are relatively flat, the panels can be attached directly to them, leveling out minor unevenness with pads made of plywood or other materials during the installation process. Before it starts, the most convex point is determined, and in accordance with it, beacons are attached to the wall using mounting foam.
This is quite tedious and time-consuming; it’s easier to install the leveling sheathing right away. In addition, it will create a ventilated space under the cladding, eliminating the accumulation of moisture in the insulation, and will facilitate installation.
It differs slightly depending on the type and design features of the panels, but the general instructions are as follows:

  • Along the entire perimeter of the building, a lower horizontal line is struck, from which the cladding will begin from bottom to top;
  • If the installation begins above the base, then a base profile is mounted on it, which serves as a support for the panels and removes precipitation flowing down the walls;
  • A lathing made of dry bars treated with antifungal impregnation is attached to the wall. The distance between them must correspond to the parameters of the panels;

Important! When installing the frame, you must carefully monitor the level, ensuring that all the guides lie in the same vertical plane.

  • The panels are installed from bottom to top from the corner. If corner elements are available, they are attached first. If not, the ends of the panels are sawed off for joining at an angle of 45 degrees;

  • Fastening to a wooden sheathing is done with self-tapping screws, to a brick or concrete wall - with dowels and nails. The length of the fastener should be 4-5 cm greater than the thickness of the cladding;
  • Each subsequent row after the first is mounted in such a way that the vertical seams are displaced. For this purpose, additional panels or panels cut to length are used. The front part of the panel is sawed with a grinder with a disc corresponding to the material, while the insulation is easily cut with a knife;
  • If grouting is necessary, this work is best done in dry weather with positive air temperatures.

Most panels have hidden fastening. If this is not the case, it is best to make mounting holes in the seams between the decorative elements, and then mask them with a suitable color composition recommended by the manufacturer.

Conclusion

Many developers and people concerned with exterior home renovations carefully select facing materials that meet their requirements for appearance and performance characteristics. In this regard, an insulated facing panel is an excellent choice, allowing you to “kill two birds with one stone”: solve the problem with thermal insulation and transform the house beyond recognition in a matter of days.

Construction of a private house requires taking into account many nuances. Thus, its façade should not only look attractive from the outside and protect the home from noise, but also ensure that heat is retained inside. For this purpose, facade panels with insulation have recently been used, a durable protective material, the popularity of which is ensured by many advantages.

And one of the main ones is that the initial installation costs will quickly pay off by reducing energy consumption (gas, electricity, liquid or solid fuel).

Thermal panels design

Facade thermal panels consist of two main materials:

  • insulation (polyurethane foam or basalt slab);
  • decorative and protective layer (most often clinker tiles play this role).

The first is necessary to reduce heat loss from the walls of a residential building or construction for any other purpose. The second provides an attractive appearance of the building and protects the insulating base from external factors such as precipitation, humidity and mechanical influences.

Production technology

The production of external thermal panels is carried out in factory conditions, taking into account modern technologies that allow the product to be formed in a matrix (block form). During the manufacturing process, all necessary factors are taken into account and only high-quality raw materials are used. As a result, high-quality and reliable insulated facade panels are obtained. The main stages of production include:

  1. Preparation of polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam, which involves foaming the material;
  2. Drying granules;
  3. Laying the decorative layer (tiles) in a block form;
  4. Adding granules to the matrix;
  5. Heating the mold with hot steam, causing the insulation to expand, forming a finished panel;
  6. Cooling of the finished panel using a vacuum unit;
  7. Waiting for the panel to be ready for several hours (at least 24).

Product parameters

The important characteristics of facing thermal panels are:

  • improvement of the heat and sound insulation properties of external enclosing structures, obtained due to the conversion of sound energy into thermal energy by the insulation;
  • increasing the water resistance of walls due to the hygroscopicity of the material;
  • preservation of heat-conducting properties in any conditions;
  • high resistance to chemical and bacteriological influences. Thermal insulation panels will not be affected by mold, mildew or microorganisms.

At the same time, proper installation of the outer panels provides them with high strength in both compression and bending. Therefore, they are used not only for construction, but also for repairing runways at an airfield. Moreover, the slabs can also withstand extreme temperature levels - up to 150 (some models - up to 250) degrees Celsius and up to 65 degrees below zero.

They also have a high degree of fire resistance - without fire, their combustion lasts no more than 4 seconds.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of thermal panels used to decorate the facade of a house is the effective thermal insulation of the building - 50 cm of polyurethane foam replaces 1 meter thick brickwork. Moreover, even after several years of operation, when the plastered surfaces are already changing color and crumbling, the thermal panels retain their color, strength, and thermal characteristics. This material does not require any special cleaning or special care. Withstanding any weather conditions and mechanical stress, it will last at least 30 years.

The owner of a private house will certainly benefit from the advantage of the material, such as its aesthetic appearance. Moreover, the wide range of the modern market allows you to choose panels whose surface imitates both brick and natural stones. Materials are also available in various colors. As a result, the decoration of the facade also increases the uniqueness of the building.

Cladding panels with insulation have few disadvantages:

  • Possibility of installation only on perfectly smooth enclosing structures. Even a slight unevenness can lead to distortion of the panel and a decrease in its heat-insulating properties;
  • increased cost compared to other materials, both of the thermal insulation itself and its installation. Basically, these are approximately the same amounts - you should not save on installation, since if it is carried out poorly, the junctions of individual elements may separate in just a few years;
  • condensation formation under the panels if a small gap (at least 4 cm) is not left between them and the walls of the house. It is also worth taking into account the vapor transmission coefficient (the ratio of thickness to vapor permeability) of the enclosing structures, which should be higher than that of the insulation.

Installation of panels

Installation of thermal panels on the facade of a house is possible in any weather conditions and outside temperature. Due to the special parameters of the material, the climate has virtually no effect on the quality of its installation. The same cannot be said about the quality of the walls, which must first be prepared by making them completely smooth - or choosing a method of installation on a frame. When installing panels from the outside, special attention is also paid to the joints where noticeable seams may form.

Using the Frame

Installation of heating panels can be carried out using a frame made of metal structures or lumber. They are attached to metal posts using special clamps that provide invisible fastening. The step between such structures depends on the dimensions of the panels. Typically this distance is 750–1000 mm.

When choosing a tree that will also need to be pre-treated with anti-mold and fungal agents, the cross-section of individual elements should not exceed 50 mm in either length or width. Otherwise the wood will curl. The panels are fastened to wooden structures using screws with flat heads with a diameter of 10 mm or more or wooden fasteners screwed into a tenon. The angle of inclination of fasteners is assumed to be 45 degrees. It is recommended to mount the frame on the wall surface using metal corners.

Frameless installation

It is allowed to mount facing panels directly on the surface of walls without a frame. If the enclosing structure is flat, the material is secured using special dowels and self-tapping screws. If there are irregularities, it is advisable to have beacons placed at the junctions of the panels. They are used to align all externally installed elements.

Installation features

Heat panels for finishing walls outside are so easy to install that they can be used to insulate the facade of both a new and an old house. The panels can be mounted on any base that has sufficient strength - cellular concrete, expanded clay concrete, brick, wooden beams or plaster. They require neither a special foundation nor a load from above. And, using a frame, you don’t even have to worry about the unevenness of the outer walls of the building.
In conclusion, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with this video installation of facade panels.

And this is not an exaggeration at all. Indeed, it is the panels for the interior decoration of the house that largely determine its interior. You can, of course, cover all the walls with furniture and the same mirrors, but real comfort is unthinkable without the use of panels.

The choice of this material is quite large, its representatives are very different from each other, this world has its own kings and its apprentices, this is some difficulty - choice, of course. But the attitude of many practically coincides one to one, regardless of significance.

The most important element of interior design

It’s not at all random, because they:

  • help to significantly speed up the entire process of wall finishing - some panels have an area of ​​2-3 square meters, which can be closed in one fell swoop;
  • free yourself from careful, time-consuming finishing of the rough surface of the wall;
  • provide additional opportunities for hydro and thermal insulation;
  • have such a large number of varieties and design proposals that you can always choose, and not just “something”, for any design of the floor, walls, for any furniture and fittings.

Classification

A large number of proposals forces us to first classify the presented material.

By appearance, or you can say it a little differently - by the ratio of length to width - they are divided into:

  • slatted - here the most famous representative is the old wooden lining, its promoted “counterpart” with a rounded profile - newfangled plastic analogues; Another thing is that installation can now be carried out not only horizontally, but also vertically, and the width of the panels can vary from edge to edge from 10-20 cm to 40-50, and this is with a length of 2 to 6 meters; We will also include three-dimensional options made of fiber cement and laminate in this class;
  • tiled - we can say that this is; here the size 50 by 50 will probably be the minimum; variants of 80 by 80 or 90 by 100 are not uncommon - in any case, this type tries to be as close to “square” as possible; the main advantage of tiles remains the same here - you still have access to the creativity of independently inventing a pattern on the wall;
  • sheet - such panels have the largest dimensions, 2 by 3 meters, two meters; Such dimensions force us to look for other methods of fastening - ordinary lightweight clamps are rarely used here; nails and special glue are already in use.

According to the panel material, they can be:

  • wooden - a large class that includes both natural wood and particle boards and fiberboards (chipboard and fiberboard); you will definitely decorate the walls of a house outside the city, in nature, with truly natural material, which, however, must be subject to increased requirements for drying and processing; this applies primarily to lining and block houses, and the processing also requires environmentally flawless treatment;
  • plastic - a material that has found a place in almost all areas of construction, thanks to its unpretentiousness, wide variety and low price relative to its competitors;

  • glass - a material that has not yet been fully appreciated, which can often be seen in kitchens, but it also boldly invades other rooms, perhaps not as an independent, main component of the interior, but as a very good addition and highlight;
  • metal – aluminum dominates here; Perhaps metal as an interior decoration causes mistrust, but the fact is that the vast majority of amazing three-dimensional panels are based on metal, and this radically changes the attitude towards this type.

Helpful advice!
We advise you to keep in mind that you can also find plaster and leather panels on the market.
The first ones use the ability of the material to take on any shape and color at the request of the designer, hence their undoubted advantage.
And the latter can well support the corresponding interior.

Installation

Methods

Several technologies are used to install panels:

  • Firstly, the most common technology is installation on the sheathing. Its main advantage is the ability to simultaneously insulate and protect the rough surface from moisture. In addition, we are freed from the need to carefully finish the original wall.
  • Secondly, the panels can simply be “seated” with glue, albeit a special one. This is much faster, but you can’t do it without good preparation of the wall. It is also very important to use a special adhesive for interior use, which means it does not raise any issues from an environmental point of view.
  • Thirdly, conventional installation with nails. It’s even simpler, but let’s say right away that ordinary iron nails are unacceptable here. It is necessary to use only the fasteners included in the kit of the panels themselves, and they must be used strictly according to technology.

Working with sheathing

Sheathing refers to auxiliary wooden slats that are first mounted vertically or horizontally on the wall. The panels themselves are already attached to these slats.

The size of the sheathing slats can vary depending on the fastening of the panels and additional purposes of wall design - if it is also being insulated, then it is best to make the sheathing higher and choose the slats themselves thicker.

It will work as follows:

  • We carefully prepare the working surface of the wall, putty all the dents, clean out all the potholes, and be sure to completely dry the entire area;

Helpful advice!
We advise you to pay close attention to drying the rough wall.
Here it’s better to play it safe once again and wait not 10-12 hours, but a day or two.
In addition, always strive to comply with the SNiP requirements for surface slope - it should not be more than 8 mm between any two points at a distance of 4 meters.
Potholes larger than 2 mm, checked by a 2-meter-long rule bar, are also not allowed.

  • We lay waterproofing on the prepared surface, try to use a single sheet over the entire area;
  • then the sheathing is attached - wooden, and more often recently from a metal profile;
  • between the sheathing there are insulation slabs - foam plastic is usually used, but we can also recommend basalt-based mineral wool;
  • if the plans initially had intentions to insulate, then the distance between the sheathing slats had to be selected slightly less than the size of the insulation slabs so that they would fit with tension, but without creating additional tension on the slats “left-right”;
  • We attach the panels to the slats in accordance with the technology, which directly depends on the specifics of the panels used.

conclusions

The subject under consideration is so multifaceted and has so many nuances that it is impossible to do without additional informational materials:

  • Be sure to check out the additional video in this article.
  • Build yourself a system of available offers from suppliers’ promotional materials.
  • Model several possible finishing options.

Only after such a scrupulous approach will it be possible to settle on something truly worthwhile in your choice.

Heat-saving cladding panels for external decoration of facades perform the function of a finishing material together with insulation of the room. Using them is much more economical than purchasing conventional panels and insulation separately.

The structure of all thermal insulation panels is the same. A two- or three-layer slab has a base - insulation, which is used as polystyrene foam, mineral wool. The top of the insulation is covered with a protective layer. On the front side, the façade panels with insulation are covered with a decorative layer. The most popular are heat-saving boards made to resemble brick, stone, and clinker tiles.

Types of facade panels for finishing the house outside.

Panels with insulation are produced in the form of blocks, which are installed on the facade without installing sheathing. The thickness of the products ranges from 6–12 cm. In addition to the finishing layer and material that provides thermal insulation, they can have a hard layer and built-in fasteners at the bottom.

The following is used as a decorating surface:

  • clinker, glazed or porcelain tiles with marble chips for grouting;
  • corrugated sheets with patterns of natural materials or metal samples made of aluminum;
  • wood chips;
  • imitation stone or marble.

Attention: For the convenience of facing corners, special elements for them are produced, which are chosen to be the same as the main wall, or stand out beautifully in a different shade.

Finishing the house with sandwich panels.

These are three-layer panels for insulating the facade of a house, which include insulation and cladding on both sides. Manufacturers use samples made from shavings or metal as finishing. Such panels need additional coating, as they do not look presentable. Such panels can be used to completely build new houses or insulate existing ones.

Insulated facade panels for the exterior of a house using sandwich panels can be described as lightweight, durable, and heat-saving. They are produced by pressing insulation and outer skin. The dimensions of such panels are 12 cm wide, 1–12 m long, 0.5–2.5 cm thick. Installation is facilitated by the presence of special locks.

Finishing with thermal panels.

They are also durable, with a service life of up to 50 years. Mineral wool cannot be used as insulation in facade tiles with insulation. They are produced in different thicknesses - 6–8 cm, so when choosing, be guided by the climate of the place where the house is located.

The optimal thickness of the panels will prevent the destruction of the house due to negative environmental factors or biological influences. Their main advantage is ease of maintenance, because brick panels do not require much attention and are low in price compared to the cost of natural brick.

Thermal panel with plaster for exterior finishing of the facade of the house.

The façade panels, which look like plaster, are made from a foam board as insulation and 0.4–0.5 cm of marble chips. Their thickness varies between 5–10 cm.

Thanks to their structure, insulated wall panels successfully withstand aggressive environments and are glued to external walls using ordinary foam plastic adhesive.

There are two similar ways to install panels, which end with sealing the seams:

  1. Standard grout with marble chips to match the sample.
  2. By gluing the profile pieces onto the sealant.

Advantages and disadvantages of facade insulated panels.

The facade panel has an important advantage - it is the ability to give the facade of any building the appearance of aesthetically ideal brickwork. All seams are clearly defined and represent a geometrically verified pattern; it is almost impossible to create such a pattern with a simple facing brick. Also, when using thermal panels, there is no need to painstakingly select shades of brick or stone.

If there are advantages, then there are disadvantages. Warm panels can only be installed on surfaces that have a perfectly even surface.

The next factor cannot be considered a disadvantage. Insulated facade panels have a high price. But in the future you will be able to save on something else. In most cases, the high cost of a product indicates a high quality material.

Do not leave a large space between the wall and the thermal panels, as this can lead to condensation.

Conclusion.

Many developers and people concerned with exterior home renovations carefully select facing materials that meet their requirements for appearance and performance characteristics. In this regard, facade insulated panels for home insulation are an excellent choice, allowing you to “kill two birds with one stone”: solve the problem with thermal insulation and transform the house beyond recognition in a matter of days.

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September 5, 2016
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While thinking about how to clad a house made of shell rock, covered with ordinary rough cement plaster, I decided to choose panels with insulation. Facade facing panels with insulation are a convenient and interesting option, but finishing with this material has many nuances and subtleties.

I will share my experience using the example of panels made of a cement mixture with additives of a beautiful texture, insulated with a layer of foam plastic. But first, the options that can be found in a large hardware store.

Types of panels - advantages and disadvantages

The very principle of the thermal panel design is several layers of finishing. A layer of insulation, an adhesive base and a decorative coating with additional protective functions. Today there are four sandwich options that are quite affordable.

  • Clinker tiles as a decorative layer look stylish and allow you to create any facade design. In this finish, the supporting layer is made of OSB, which gives the material additional rigidity.
    For the base, it is better to choose a material that is additionally reinforced with pressed metal or plastic bushings. It's more reliable. In addition, such cladding can be installed with your own hands.

  • A layer of decorative plaster on polystyrene foam - there are many options. As decoration, you can choose the addition of marble chips or quartz. The advantage of such panels is the ability to create an ideal seamless finishing surface.

The photo shows the rules for installing metal panels

  • The metal coating is reliable and durable. The insulation is protected on both sides by aluminum or profiled sheets. You can choose any one - wood or stone, but it will cost more.
    The disadvantage of metal is its heavy finish; the instructions do not recommend installation on old walls without additional strengthening and reinforcement.

A concrete coating with additional strengthening additives and an interesting “torn” texture. Insulation – a layer of polystyrene foam. The most budget option.

You can buy it at mini-factories for half the price than in the store. This is exactly the finish I chose for myself. You can paint it like sandstone, marble or wild stone.

Panels for insulating the facade of a house made of pressed concrete with the addition of strengthening and water-repellent additives can be mounted on any walls with rough plaster. Ideally smooth out all the imperfections and imperfections.

Rules for cladding with any sandwich panels

Since I am familiar with many problems firsthand, I will share the main nuances that are important to pay attention to.

Rule #1

It is important to calculate the loads on the foundation and walls, especially in old buildings with shallow strip foundations. Some insulated panels for facades have considerable weight (concrete coating or metal). For clinker tiles, you will need to install sheathing.

The architects advised under no circumstances to choose wood for the sheathing. Even treated with a deep penetration primer, it quickly begins to rot, and wood-boring beetles love it very much. Only metal lathing, like for drywall.

It is also important to consider the strength of the walls. If the building is old, then it is necessary to carry out additional strengthening reinforcement with a metal mesh and apply a layer of starting leveling plaster with strengthening additives.

If you don’t want to pay architects’ calculations for the load-bearing capacity of the walls, then it’s better to opt for a lightweight option for exterior finishing - a metal frame or light clinker tiles.

Rule #2

Be sure to look for a professional construction team because it will be difficult to correct poor work. This is exactly what happened to me. I hired craftsmen, they assured me that they worked with this material, but what I got was not walls - but a chessboard without worn-out seams. I had to spend money on additional painting with decorative additives.

Let the craftsmen show their work, don’t be lazy, go and look at the site, talk to the owners. Nowadays there are a lot of “craftsmen” who can “do everything”, but in the end they simply spoil good material.

Rule #3

When choosing thermal panels for insulating the facade of a house, immediately think about the design concept for the entire facade. Now, for five thousand rubles, you can order sketches from a design office with different finishing options in texture and color.

Then redoing and purchasing additional materials will not only be more troublesome, but also significantly more expensive. Of the most interesting options, I can recommend inexpensive and beautiful combinations:

  • Base made of metal and decorative plaster;
  • The plinth is made of textured pressed cement and wood-look siding - the plinth can then be designed to look like timber or wild stone. Lots of decor options.
  • Clinker tiles are very “delicate”; they are good to use as decorative inserts for panels covered with “torn” plaster.

For the basement of an old house, a brick-like metal thermal panel is ideal, and above it can be insulated with light plastered slabs.

Rule #4

Decide immediately what layer of insulation is needed. The thicker the layer, the more expensive the finish. But in some cases it is worth paying more. This applies to the basement and those walls of the house where there is the most traffic.

Here the finish must be durable and resistant to ground moisture. Metal panels, protected on both sides, are the most reliable for the base and corners.

If there are strong temperature changes or harsh winters in the region, then you should choose not ordinary polystyrene foam, but self-leveling foam. This material retains heat better and is not afraid of moisture.

Rule #5

When decorating a façade with sandwich panels, you cannot skimp on protective and disinfectant impregnations, because then you will have to replace the entire cladding.

  • Before installing the sheathing, be sure to treat the walls with an antiseptic and deep-penetrating strengthening primer. The northern walls are even done in two steps, every day.
  • If the lathing is made of wood, then we treat the wood with a protective primer, and in addition you can paint it.
  • It is important not to forget about the organization of ventilation gaps - this applies to all materials that are attached to the sheathing, no matter whether metal or wood.
  • If the site is close to groundwater, then additional waterproofing of the base is necessary. A resin or roofing material coating is suitable.

Thermal panels for insulating the facade of a house save up to 40 percent of heating costs, plus they guarantee dry walls and a comfortable indoor microclimate.

Summary

The video presented in this article describes in detail the installation of thermal panels on a metal sheathing.

I will be glad to discuss this interesting topic in the comments, and in the near future I promise a detailed article with photographs of the “masterpiece” of my craftsmen. Maybe someone will recommend an interesting painting option.



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