Build a house from a slate with our own hands

There are two shifer options - flat and wave. The first option is wider, except for coating the roof. With its help, household buildings are also built and the facade of the house is finished. We will talk about how to independently build a house of slate and cover the house with slate.

Table of contents:

1. House cladding with slate: Features of the material
2. How to sheathe a house with flat slate - recommendations
3. How to sheathe a house with a slate with your own hands - technology
4. Features of the finish of the house by slate: the construction of the ventilation facade
5. How to paint a flat slate on a house

House cladding with slate: Features of the material

The slate is quite popular and inexpensive finishing material. With its help, the roof is most often done. The composition of the slate includes asbestos, cement and additional fillers.

It should also be said about the high practicality of the slate, which, after dismantling from the roof, is also used for other purposes, for example, to build a fence. In the process of making slate, all ingredients in a certain proportion are interconnected. At the same time, a substance in the form of asbestos is used as a reinforcing base. It strengthens the slate and increases its strength to mechanical influences. To solidify the composition, special forms are used, which allow you to obtain a certain texture.

There are two options for making slate sheets:

1. The slate of pressed type - is characterized by resistance to low temperature, high shock viscosity, strength to bend and good operational characteristics.
2. The slate of the unprotected type - does not have such high strength indicators, but is used for interior decoration of the premises.

The manufacturer indicates all the operational properties of the slate on his label. Therefore, choosing a slate, be sure to check them with them.

The service life of the slate on the roof of the house also determines the amount of asbestos in its composition, the characteristics of the substance itself, the length of the fibers, their mechanical strength, the quality of the grinding, equipment, for the manufacture of slate.

Most often, the shape of the slate is rectangular, although some manufacturers make it in various variations. Among the main advantages of slate, we note:

• affordable cost of material in the ratio with its high operational properties;
• the duration of operation, which is explained by the breadth of its application;
• resistance before ultraviolet radiation and heating from the sun;
• high mechanical strength, which allows to withstand the weight of the average person;
• processing using mechanical tools;
• lack of sounds during rain, good soundproofing characteristics;
• lack of conductivity of electricity;
• resistance before corrosion and high humidity;
• maintainability, the possibility of partial replacement in case of damage.

How to sheathe a house with flat slate - recommendations

Flat slate is quite often used in the process of decoration of the facades. In addition, this material is popular in the industrial industry, even in the manufacture of certain types of formwork, fences and agricultural buildings.

Sheets of flat slate in summer cottages are widely distributed, out of them they build out household buildings, showers and roofs. With the help of flat sheets, the slate faces the facade, arrange a dry screed and the walls are erected. In addition, the use of material during the finish of the balcony is widespread.

The widespread use of flat slate is determined by the following characteristics:

• available material and low price;
• The duration of the operation of the slate is more than 12 years;
• high level of impact resistance;
• high level of soundproofing;
• Fire safety;
• resistance before the development of mold and various kinds of fungi;
• Resistance before moisture.

Despite this, performing the skin of the house with the help of a flat slate, it is necessary to take into account the following shortcomings:

• The installation of slate should be carried out at least two people;
• In the process of working with sheets, special care should be shown, since this material, although it is able to withstand the weight of an adult, is particularly fragility;
• In order to prevent the development of the fungus, mold and moss on the surface of the slate, it must be covered with special compositions.

In principle, having studied all the disadvantages and advantages of this material, we can draw conclusions that it is ideal for decoration of the facade. However, in this case, at least two people will be required to work.

How to sheathe a house with a slate with your own hands - technology

Since slate is a fairly fragile material, in the process of working with it, special caution and literacy should be shown. Before starting work, get acquainted with the features of work with the slate:

• Since the slate contains asbestos, it is recommended to work with it by dressing a respirator who will protect a person who cuts slate from dust;
• The minimum cut thickness of the slate strip is 0.6 cm, otherwise, there will be deformation and destruction of its edges;
• To process the newly cut sections of the slate, use acrylic paint;
• Before installing a nail in slate, initially make a hole under it with a drill;
• Before installing each sheet, inspect it for damage or deformations.

The slate is installed on a previously prepared frame. Most often, wooden boards or beams are used for its manufacture. The wood laying interval for the crate depends on the size of the sheet and most often is 60 cm. If necessary, waterproofing and thermal insulation materials are installed before laying the sheets.

Before starting work, inspect the slate for damage and put the damaged sheets to the other side. Next, it is recommended to cut the sheets in advance according to the size of the wall and start their installation.

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The process of cutting slate is quite complicated and special skills in working with this material are required. For the correctness of its implementation, perform the following actions:

• with a sheet thickness of more than 0.6 cm, initially a ruler and a pencil should be noted the place of the cut, then on each side make a cutter and become a sheet on the table so that it is convenient for you to break it;
• With a larger sheet thickness, a special saw is used to cut the slate, while performing cutting, cool the slate for cold water.

To fix the slate on the surface of the crate, self -tapping screws are used. Before installing them, it is necessary to drill a hole in advance, otherwise, the slate may burst. To close the hats of self -tapping screws, special overlays are used. After the slate is installed, it is processed using special protective compounds that prevent the development on its surface of the moss. If necessary, the slate is stained in the color suitable along the exterior.

Features of the finish of the house by slate: the construction of the ventilation facade

The ventilated facade is called the technology of finishing the building, during which between its main wall and the finishing material for the facade, the space for normal air circulation remains. At the same time, with the help of an air clearance, it is possible to get rid of condensate and a couple emerging from the walls. The optimal value of the air gap is selected individually for each building and is from twenty to fifty centimeters.

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When equipping the ventilated facade, it is necessary to perform the following actions:

1. Install a frame from a wooden beam or from boards on the wall. The option of using a metal frame for the manufacture of a crate is possible. Before installing wooden structures, they must be processed using special compositions.
2. If necessary, the insulation is laid between the frame. If mineral wool was used as thermal insulation material, then the installation of waterproofing material in the form of a moisture -proof membrane will be required.
3. Next, the installation of the control facilities is carried out, which provides the necessary ventilation space. Further, the slate is already fixed on it, performing the function of the external finishing material of the ventilated facade.

In the absence of the need to warm the walls, the insulation does not fit, and the interval between the frames is about 5 cm. The option of buying a ready -made set for the ventilated facade is possible. In this case, its installation and structure will pass faster.

At the initial stage of the design of the ventilated facade, the type of material from which the crate will be built is determined. Next, it is necessary to determine the need for installation of the insulation, its thickness and type. If the thickness of the insulation is more than 10 cm, then in this case it will also perform the function of an excellent sound insulator. The thickness of the boards used during the installation of the crate is determined by the presence or absence of insulation.

Next, decide on the amount of material necessary for the arrangement of the ventilated facade. When insulating the facade, we recommend that you stop on the mineral wreck type of insulation, it has higher operational properties than foam. Warm the basement must be intended with estrified polystyrene foam.

The use of slate in the arrangement of the ventilated facade has the following advantages:

• established both in winter and in summer, regardless of the temperature regime;
• duration of operation;
• high level of thermal insulation and protection of the house from extraneous sounds;
• A variety of materials for the manufacture of the facade;
• Resistance before atmospheric influences.

In addition, after the installation of the slate, it is painted in any necessary shade and acquires additional aesthetic attractiveness. The house from the slate is a cheap, but at the same time practical option. The duration of the ventilated facade is more than 16 years, with proper care of slate. If necessary, the damaged slate is easily dismantled and replaced with a new one.

How to paint a flat slate on a house

The choice of correct paint for a flat slate will allow not only to get an attractive surface of the walls of the house, but also to improve the performance of the material. Incorrectly selected paint for the slate is led from its surface after six months.

Since the slate is on the street and lends itself to ultraviolet radiation, moisture and temperature difference, the paint should have resistance to all these factors.

The use of simple enamel is strictly recommended to cover the slate. Since after a certain time from the moment of applying the paint, it begins to crawl from the surface, forming lahmot on the slate.

In order to protect the slate from moisture, it is recommended to use an acrylic -based paint. In addition, this version of the paint is characterized by a wide color palette, bright and saturated flowers, undeveloped to burnout.

If the slate is constantly influenced by wind, then it is not recommended to paint it with silicone paint, since it will lose color over time and become gray.

A great option to combine silicate and acrylic paint. In this case, the paint protects the surface of the slate from dirt and dust, is characterized by high moisture repellent properties.

Another option for covering and protecting the slate from external factors is liquid rubber. She, after applying to the surface, forms a dense film that is distinguished by elasticity and durability. And the presence of special pigments in the paint, prevent its burnout.

However, rubber paints are highly toxic, so they are used exclusively from the outside of the rooms. At the same time, working with paint, dress a protective mask and glasses.

In any case, before applying the paint, the slate is covered with a primer. It provides protection for the coating from the fungus and mold. The primer is recommended to be applied in two layers. At the same time, waiting for the complete drying of each of the layers. Further, the paint is applied to the slate, initially, it is recommended to apply one layer of paint, waiting for its drying, paint the walls several more times. Thus, it will be possible to achieve a rich color. Power the slate before installing it on the walls, while it is recommended to install the material in a strictly horizontal position.

There is a slate painted in the factory, in this case, you can save time and physical capabilities for staining. Although the cost of such a material is slightly more expensive than buying an ordinary slate and its painting.