Today on the market there is a wide range of finishing materials that can be used for both interior and exterior decoration. However, choosing one thing is not an easy task. Many materials are very similar with minor differences. For example, imitation of timber (false beam) and block house. Novate.ru will tell you about the pros and cons of each material so that you can choose the best option.
1. Block house
The material is similar to the familiar lining. The panels have a flat inner side, while the outside is semi-cylindrical. The material imitates wooden walls and after cladding the facade looks like a structure folded from logs. The block house is suitable both for residential buildings and for gazebos, terraces, household and other types of buildings.
On the inner surface of the panels there are special ventilation recesses that prevent deformation of the block house when humidity and temperature changes change. For the exterior, it is worth choosing wide strips, and for the interior - narrower products. Block-house is used for revetting surfaces made of blocks, bricks, concrete, timber, frame walls. Products are fixed using a tongue-and-groove system.
The panels are made from deciduous trees such as birch, linden, alder and conifers - pine, larch, spruce. The most popular are pine and larch block houses. However, it is easiest to sand and process hardwoods as they do not contain resin. If you take care of the material correctly, it will last a long time and will not show its negative sides.
Block house advantages:
- ease of installation - you can install the panels yourself, saving on specialists;
- strength and durability - panels can withstand even sub-zero temperatures and resist mechanical stress;
- attractive appearance, imitating a wooden bar;
- light weight of the panels - they can even be used to decorate dilapidated buildings, since the cladding does not press on the walls and foundation;
- if defects arise, the surface is easily restored.
Disadvantages of the material:
- the ability to ignite;
- the possibility of rotting, drying and other damage to wood;
- regular maintenance is required - material impregnation, varnishing, staining if necessary.
2. False beam
False beams are panels that imitate the texture of a profiled beam. Externally, the material resembles siding and is a product with beveled bevels and a tenon-groove fixing system. Unlike a block house, the outer side of the raised beam is flat. The inner surface also contains cuts for improved ventilation and increased wear resistance of products.
Imitation of a bar is made mainly from coniferous and deciduous wood. The highest quality products are made from larch, oak or exotic species. Buildings faced with false beams do not visually differ from buildings made of profiled or glued beams. The material is used for the same purposes as a block house: houses, summer buildings, gazebos, terraces, etc. With proper care, imitation timber will last a very long time.
Advantages of the raised beam:
- high resistance to low temperatures and frost;
- ease of installation, the ability to carry out the installation yourself;
- low weight - false beam does not exert additional pressure on the building supports;
- high strength and resistance to mechanical stress;
- the possibility of partial adjustment of individual panels without disassembling the entire false beam;
- attractive appearance.
Disadvantages of the material:
- high risk of fire;
- exposure to negative environmental influences;
- the need for regular care;
- the likelihood of darkening of the panels over time.
3. Comparison of decorative features
1. The block house creates a semblance of a log building. The "wavy" facade looks solid and neat, in the style of country houses. False beams are suitable for those who like more strict, dense and laconic sheathing. The material looks more "artificial" and suits the urban style.
2. It is inconvenient to place additional hanging elements on the undulating wall of the block house. For these purposes, a false beam is more suitable due to a flat surface.
If there is a choice: a block house or an imitation of a bar, rely on aesthetic preferences, since the advantages, disadvantages and operational features of the materials are almost identical. We also recommend reading about 5 popular building materials that only draw money from the family budget.