The plinth is the lower belt of the facade of the house, it protects it from damage and pollution, distributes all weight loads. The reliability of the entire structure depends on the strength of the foundation, and the appearance of the building depends on the design of the basement. Facing material should be both functional (protective) and decorative.

Plinth cladding options

Finishing the basement of a private house can be done using various materials — plaster, artificial or natural stone, siding, corrugated board. They have different characteristics and stylistic solutions.

Plaster — cheap and available. It needs additional coating with paint with any shades, or you can use a composition with a decorative texture and a variety of mineral inclusions. With a rasp, it is easy to create seams on the surface for brick or masonry, then highlight them with a different color — you get the original design for the foundation.

Plinth siding — universal finishing material — durable, inexpensive and diverse. Panels can imitate brick, wood, stone, tiles, boards. They create full visibility of natural material. This finish does not fade in the sun, does not rot and does not absorb dirt, siding is easy to use. The panels are light, mounted on an aluminum frame and do not burden the structure of the house.

Metal profiled sheet — durable and cheap type of cladding. The steel plate has ripples that provide strength to the coating, they can be painted in various shades. The lines on the sheet can be placed in different directions, achieving an original design.

Finishing the basement of a private house can even be done tree. To do this, it is better to use harder wood species with high mechanical characteristics and resistance to decay processes, for example, larch. For cladding, it is better to use a wooden clapboard. It creates a neat layer, environmentally friendly and pleasing to the eye.

Modern plinth finishes — quality and style

Clinker tiles resembles a brick in appearance, but is much cheaper than it in price. It is produced in many textures and colors. The material can imitate masonry, torn, rocky, polished stone. Panels are fastened using seamless technology and with the possibility of insulation. The plinth lined with this method cannot be distinguished from the natural finish.

Natural stone — granite, dolomite, sandstone, pebbles have high strength and moisture resistance. Marble and granite are the most expensive options. Natural material is durable and looks solid. You can combine different stones and get interesting compositions.

Of the modifications of artificial stone, concrete slabs with a decorative outer layer are most often used for finishing the basement.

It is possible to produce a decorated finish of the basement of a private house porcelain stoneware. It is produced in the form of square plates. The material has excellent performance characteristics — high strength, frost resistance, does not fade and does not absorb moisture. The plinth, lined with porcelain stoneware, looks presentable, the slabs come in various colors that can be matched to any architectural solution of the cottage.

Modern materials provide ample opportunities for decorating the basement of a private house. With their help, you can reliably protect the facade from climatic and mechanical damage and provide a beautiful durable coating for decorative finishing of the exterior of the building. The choice of material depends on the construction budget, the type of building and the preferences of the owner.