Facade plaster, its types and characteristics

At the final stage of the construction of the house he is given an attractive appearance, i.e. Produce finishing works. Finishes require not only the internal surfaces of the walls, but also external ones. As facing materials, tiles, facing bricks, siding are usually used. An excellent material, with which you can make the structure attractive, is the facade plaster.

Attracts developers the opportunity to get a unique, unique design of the facade without the least expenditure of money and labor and at the same time to protect the walls from the destructive influence of the aggressive environment. In addition, the finish layer is able to significantly improve the sound-proofing characteristics of the walls.

Facade decorative plaster allows you to hide small defects on the surface, such as potholes and small cracks. It will also serve as a secure wired wall against possible mechanical damage. But the main function performed by the facade plaster is the creation of a unique design, and the possibilities of its use are often limited only by the imagination or taste of the builder.

An important choice in obtaining an ideal result is the correct choice of the facing material. It should be noted that the facade plaster has several types: it is silicate, mineral, acrylic, silicone.

What kind of plaster to choose

The most common is a decorative facade plaster of mineral origin. It has a relatively low cost, it is easy to work with it, except for decorative functions, it acts as a heat-insulating layer. The composition of the finishing material includes fillers, additives, the basis of it is cement-sand mortar. This finish is excellent vapor permeability. Of the shortcomings, it should be noted the fragility of such a finish - it will need to be restored after a decade, and mechanical stress and shrinkage of the building can cause microcracks and other surface defects.

Less capricious material is the facade acrylic plaster. It has a long service life, usually requires repair after 18-20 years of operation. This species is very elastic. Such plaster, in combination with a warming layer of foam, reliably protects the building from cold. When using basalt wool as a heater , acrylic plaster is usually not used - it does not have sufficient vapor permeability. It is irrational to use acrylic finish on the walls of houses that are located near dusty roads - the finish will quickly lose its attractive appearance.

The best way to finish the walls is silicate facade plaster . It is elastic, vapor-permeable, has a pronounced antistatic effect. The duration of its operation is 20-25 years. Among the shortcomings can be noted its high cost.

The most modern finishing material is silicone facade plaster. It has excellent characteristics, which do not cause doubts in trouble-free operation for a long period. In this silicone finish is not inclined to change its attractive appearance for many years.