The art of designing exteriors of wooden houses

The term "exterior" in architecture implies the appearance of the structure. When it is designed, professionals start from the natural environment, the technogenic environment, as well as their own passions and creative ambitions. Today we will consider now the most popular option - decorating a house with a tree. It is this decoration of your home, both inside and outside, that has a number of undeniable advantages.

You can think of tastes and personal preferences endlessly. But hardly anyone will argue with the fact that a wooden house by itself causes a feeling of warmth and homeliness. Plus, it still has a number of advantages:

1. the natural appeal of a wooden log house;
2. good thermal conductivity and soundproofness;
3. unique texture of wood items;
4. the tree is convenient and practical when processing;
5. It looks beautiful in combination with stone, glass and even plastic products.

Modern processing methods reliably protect wood from corrosion and decay, thanks to which we obtain a practical, durable and completely safe material endowed with excellent aesthetic data.

Perhaps the main element of the exterior design of wooden houses is the lining, which is used as a board (under the beam), lining, planking, siding and block house. All these materials are specially treated wood, which is most often made in the form of long planks.

Of no small importance in the design of the exterior of wooden houses is the fence. This is the first element that is the main indicator of the style and image of the exterior decoration of the house. Unusual forms of the upper part of the hedge, the original arrangement of wooden boards, picturesque painted gates once again emphasize the individuality and impeccable taste of the owners.

When arranging the exterior of a country house, special attention should be paid to garden furniture. Wooden arbors, a couple of swings facing each other will additionally decorate the overall look. Picnic areas with barbecue facilities are very relevant here, and the nearby wooden tables with benches will become a favorite vacation spot for the whole family and best friends.

Peerless decoration of the exterior are flower beds. They used to be fenced with a picket fence, but today many of the original ideas of professionals make flower railings much more interesting and beautiful: these are wooden trellises with curly roses, and picturesque flower beds in the form of carts, barrels, and even curly arches.

Flawless coloring of the house will be given by wooden shutters, platbands, a spacious porch or a neat porch.

Today, long-established stereotypes and associations can not be abated. The expression "wooden building" subconsciously draws a representation of nature, the village and the old-fashioned porch, and the "log house" immediately inspires thoughts of a fairy-tale hut at the edge. However, standard thinking is not the best option when you need a creative approach to developing a country house project. Modern technologies, individual style and fantasy allow you to implement absolutely any, even the most atypical ideas of your own home.

Wooden buildings look harmoniously surrounded by picturesque forests and mountains, murmuring streams and flickering ponds.

Of course, such landscapes impose relevant requirements on the exterior design. But even this is not an obstacle for designing a wooden exterior in your favorite style.

Country style - this is perhaps the most natural and simple version of the design of a country house, built from round logs or timber. There are many varieties of rustic style and each in its own way reflects the national charm and flavor of a country.

In this case, the projects of wooden houses often imply the peculiarities of the American village, the so-called ranch, and may resemble pretty English houses surrounded by wicker hedges or flowering gardens.

Russian country variation offers a distinctive flavor. Merchant luxurious mansions, a classic Russian hut or a modern design of a country wooden house equally express national traditions, customs and folklore. Designing a house in a similar style, designers often erect gables as a decoration on the second floor, and wooden windows adorn the outer wings.

An alternative solution will be plastic structures decorated with planks with wood imitation. A roof made of slate, tile or cane will look very organically against the general background.

Finnish wooden exterior designs suggest an optimal balance of quality and value. For the construction of houses in this case, profiled glued beams are most often used. Its unique characteristics are conducive to year-round operation and construction without deformation and cracking of wood.

As a rule, Finnish houses are erected in a short time, since the production of timber is carried out by the factory in-line method, and the corresponding profile assumes the accuracy of the parts, excluding their adjustment already at the construction site itself. That is why this type of construction is especially popular. At the same time, the virtuosic organization of the Finnish house will emphasize its individuality and originality. In the traditional version, such structures have a sloping gable roof and one floor, but this does not at all limit the desires and fantasies of consumers. Architects can always design a second floor, an attic, an additional room or a sauna.

Alpine house against the backdrop of picturesque mountain ranges is another popular type of wooden building. This chalet has a more rational layout. Most often, we can observe a luxurious spacious terrace and several lovely balconies, skillfully complementing the appearance of Swiss-style houses. The roof is made of bulky logs with a gentle slope that extends beyond the boundaries of the structure, and with minimal surface treatment. Such a dwelling is a real refuge from any weather, and the deliberate exterior gives the impression of a reliable defender. Therefore, a rough texture with knots looks very organic here.

If a strict exterior seems too aggressive, a profiled beam will become an alternative. Such a Swiss house will become more neat, but less characteristic of this style.

Elegant Art Nouveau houses are a true design art. The magnificent composition of individual elements against the background of elegant and at the same time simple architecture, like a magnet, attracts the eyes of passers-by and pleases the household. And all kinds of descents, ascents, turns give the exterior an individuality and special charm.

Creative lanterns and fences are harmoniously combined with a common exterior. And it is worth noting that the many-faced charming Art Nouveau fits perfectly into the landscape, thanks to its graceful floral ornaments. Forged objects, painted paintings on windows and doors make the house completely different from other cottages. Windows can be completely different - square and round, large and small, and even placed along the entire log wall.

Today, the decoration of the facades is so diverse that even the most fastidious buyer can choose for himself the most liked option: from all kinds of materials to various painting methods. Consider the most optimal and popular methods of facing.

Using plaster is a fairly reliable way of decorating the facade. It gives the house a unique decorative look, and the admixtures of quartz, pigments and crumbs of rocks often imitate natural expensive materials.

1. sand-cement plaster is perfect for terrain with high humidity and temperature extremes;
2. acrylic varieties tolerate moisture well, but unlike sand-cement varieties, they do not withstand the temperature difference, so they often cover polystyrene foam;
3. silicone resin-based plaster significantly surpasses other types in quality. In addition to good resistance to humidity and temperature extremes, it still perfectly resists ultraviolet rays.

An increasingly popular method of decorating wooden houses is the painting of the facade. And not surprising, because it is more reliable protection of wood from weather and pests. Today, a wide variety of paints and varnishes offers a wide choice to customers: this is alkyd enamel, and water emulsion, and oil paint and all kinds of materials from polyurethane.

It should be noted that only paints that form a continuous, visually invisible film provide reliable protection of the tree from moisture. Front acrylic paints of a rack, thanks to organic solvents and acrylic resins. The strength of the coating is also affected by the color of the paint. For example, darker tones do not tolerate the sun: they heat up faster, contributing to the quick drying of wood.

Such facades are mounted on special frames with additional racks. Such a design is well ventilated, because free space is maintained between the insulation and the outside of the wall.

A variety of ventilated facades is a fairly cheap type of finish - siding (lining). Made of wood, cement, metal or vinyl, siding is used in accordance with the specific requirements of the room.

Stone facade decoration is not an expensive pleasure, especially when it comes to natural material. But prestige, beauty, durability and strength fully justify this choice. As an alternative, artificial stone can be used. Its affordable price and many advantages will please many ordinary people. So, for example, the color palette is much more interesting and diverse than that of natural stone. It is highly durable, frost-resistant and light enough, and therefore it will hold firmly and reliably. A wide selection of forms, textures allows you to show the creative potential of the architect and designer.

The most universal and popular version of artificial stone is brick. This material assumes all the possibilities of cladding. A variety of shapes, sizes, shades allows you to create a lot of unique combinations. An interesting option may be a rounded brick cladding, giving the corners softer graceful shapes.

The facade cladding with panels and boards is characterized by a multilayer structure with good thermal insulation and a luxurious decorative look. Materials of such finishes should be a quality complement to each other in order to avoid possible delamination or deformation. It is also very important that moisture extends beyond the walls.

Thermal panels for facade decoration are now popular. This material is an excellent heat insulator. It is quite light, does not require powerful ceilings and bulky foundation. It consists of polyurethane and clinker tiles with imitation of wood, stone or brick. Thermal panels are installed at any time of the year on any surface, whether it is concrete or wood.

Today, lining is not very popular, compared with new, more practical materials. This is due to the fact that this kind of lining is short-lived, and is quite expensive. However, if the tree is treated with a special impregnation that prevents the appearance of fungi, mold and protects from moisture, then the lining will serve much more.

The modern design of wooden exteriors, taking into account the subtle features and nuances of the material, can be the most diverse and original, because the imagination, talent, professionalism of builders and architects will delight even the most demanding and fastidious customers.