There is no consensus when it comes to the decoration of the facade; some people choose synthetic facing materials, while others believe that natural materials are better for this purpose. To be objective, you can find both advantages and disadvantages in each of them. Decorating the facade with planks of larch always remains out of competition.
Thanks to modern processing technologies, the wood gets the desired properties. In particular, the proper protection and treatment can ensure that the material will not deteriorate over time, but will only become stronger.
Larch Facade Boards
The perfect solution for finishing of a ventilated facade is to use the boards made of the Siberian larch. This variant is perfect for decoration of buildings during renovation or reconstruction works. The facade board can not only improve the energy-saving characteristics but also significantly transform the appearance of the building.
When decorating the facade with the larch planken, you get:
• Durability.
• Frost resistance.
• Elegant and stylish appearance.
Features of the facade boards.
This is a finishing material in the form of wooden facing boards, widely used for different purposes. The larch facade boards can be used for the construction of hedges, fences, partitions, and instead of siding panels for the facing of various surfaces.
Such boards do not increase in volume at high humidity. It is recommended to treat the boards, made from this type of wood, with special compounds once in 2-3 years. Products made of larch are not afraid of beetles that eat wood from the inside.
Facade boards with beveled edges are used for interior decoration of cottages. This material has the advantages of both lining and facade boards: concealed joints and ventilation gaps.
Facade boards with beveled edges
The boards of this type are designed for country buildings and ventilated facades of cottages. Due to their shape, they prevent the direct ingress of moisture. The main feature of this type of boards is beveled side faces, which are inclined at an angle of approximately 20° to the front surface. At the horizontal cladding, it is allowed to leave a gap between the boards. This way you can hide the distance between the planks that change depending on the season.
The beveled planken, when used for the decoration of the facade, creates the illusion of a wooden house. The choice of colors will allow you to create a harmonious architectural ensemble.
The larch planken is characterized by durability and longevity. This finishing material needs only minimal processing with means against decay and special oils. The larch is saturated by nature with the oils protecting the product from humidity and moisture, thereby the larch boards need additional treatment with special oils only once in 2-3 years.
The facade boards can be compared with the linings, but the last, despite all their advantages, have one big disadvantage. Their connections do not tolerate the change in volume of the timber because of humidity changes. The boards that were used for the external facing, begin to warp and deform. If you need to replace one of the lining boards, it may be difficult to separate it from others. For the installation of a ventilated facade, you can use the hidden or through fasteners, that also performs a decorative function.
The facade, which was built from larch planks, is more accurate and reliable than that of the lining. The correct treatment further increases the service life. If the protective coating is applied once every 2 years, the facade will serve you more than 20 years.
The larch planken, made by splicing, differs from other types by its durability and texture. If your house has a terrace made of larch or exotic woods, you need to choose the right flooring from parquet or terrace boards. With this combination, you can create a unified style of decoration of your home.