And this is not surprising, because it is very convenient, suitable for any type of house and performs 2 functions at once: it protects the home from climatic influences and decorates the facade, giving the building a finished look.
A variety of colors and textures of siding allows you to finish them at home in any style.
Half a century ago, in the USA and Canada, they began to manufacture easy-to-install vinyl facade panels. They have proven themselves as an excellent cladding material that does not require maintenance. Then the siding had only the shape of a lining and a small selection of colors. Today it is made of wood, metal, cement, polymers. Moreover, more than half of the sales volume is accounted for by the vinyl version.
Modern siding differs from its predecessor not only in composition, but also in form:
- under the log
- under the lining
- under the brick
- under the stone.
Wood-polymer composite (WPC) siding
This version appeared quite recently and won recognition in a short time. It goes well with other materials and can be used in the decoration of houses in both classical and modern architectural styles. Such siding is equally suitable for facing both the plinth and the facade. It can be used even indoors.
It is produced from a mixture of small particles of non-commercial wood, a polymer binder and additives (dyes, additives that reduce the fading of siding in the sun, fire retardants, antiseptics, and others).
Benefits of WPC siding:
- WPC siding is different high impact resistance, frost resistance, environmental friendliness.
- He does not absorb moisture at all, so it does not swell when moistened and does not warp when dried.
- When weather conditions change no cracking, no deformation, durable. Can be used in the temperature range from -600 °C to +800 °C.
- Not affected by pests, does not mold and does not rot.
- Has good heat and sound insulating properties.
- Does not burn and does not support combustion (but smolders in the presence of an open flame).
- The texture of WPC siding is similar to natural. The color range is wide, but most often the natural colors of the tree are imitated. The siding is painted in volume, there are no defects inherent in natural wood on the surface, and it is quite difficult to distinguish it from natural wood siding.
- WPC siding can be sawn, planed, sanded, nailed and attached with self-tapping screws.
- He It does not require special care: it is enough to periodically wash the facade with water, it is possible with detergents. But you should not use active cleaning solutions and sponges or brushes with abrasive inclusions.
- WPC siding pretty light, therefore, it is possible to clad walls with them both during construction and for updating the facade of a house, gazebo or terrace. In this case, it is not necessary to strengthen the supporting structures.
This term includes both vinyl and acrylic options. This is the most popular facing material in modern suburban construction.
The secret of his popularity is in relatively low cost, durability and ease of installation.
Plastic siding is solid profiled strips in the form of a shipboard, single, double and triple herringbone and block house.
His geometric characteristics:
- dimensions (mm) - (length) x (width) x (thickness) - (3200-3810) x (230-270) x (0.7-1.2);
- working width of the sheet surface - 200-250 mm;
- the area of one strip is 0.7-0.85 square meters. m;
- the mass of one strip is 1.5-1.9 kg.
Pros of plastic siding
- plastic based siding easy to mount. Due to the small mass of the strip, it is possible to veneer a country house (with a certain skill and the attached instructions) with your own hands. Fasteners are usually supplied with strips. The siding is a strip with a latch lock and a perforated edge for nails. During installation, the lower part of the strip is snapped into the lock with the previous strip, and the upper part is nailed through the perforated holes, and then snapped into place with the next strip, etc. Decorative and finishing components are also offered for plastic siding strips.
- He unpretentious in operation. It does not need to be tinted or repainted from time to time.
- He does not rot and is not affected by fungi and mold, does not attract insects and rodents.
- Does not conduct current, does not burn in case of fire, and melts without the release of toxic substances.
- Plastic siding, manufactured in accordance with the requirements of modern technology and properly installed, durable and can last for decades without loss of properties; it does not delaminate, does not bubble and retains its original color even on the sunny side.
- Facing with plastic siding looks quite attractive.
Vinyl siding
Modern vinyl siding- handsome,
- does not burn and does not rot,
- well protects the walls from rain and snow,
- easy to mount
- durable.
Large selection of textures and colors allows you to embody a variety of artistic ideas in the design of a country house.
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The surface of the strips may have a convex pattern, reminiscent of the texture of wood, or be flat. The second option is cheaper. Especially popular is pastel-colored vinyl siding, which combines consumer qualities, appearance and affordable cost well. Models of saturated colors are also produced, but they cost 1.5-2 times more. This is due to the high price of additives that prevent fading.
AT material composition includes:
- calcium carbonate as a filler;
- modifying additives that increase the strength of the siding;
- dyes that give the desired color;
- titanium dioxide for better color fastness;
- butadiene for longer life.
Acrylic siding
It is composed of modern acrylic polymers. In terms of physical and technical properties, it is similar to vinyl, but at the same time acrylic:- more durable, fades less under direct UV rays and does not lose strength during the entire service life;
- Resistant to chemical solvents on the front, so it can be cleaned with synthetic detergents.
metal siding
Metal siding comes in steel, aluminum and zinc. The last two are rarely used in suburban construction: they are very expensive.
steel siding appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but is already becoming popular. Him multilayer structure- the so-called "pie", the basis of which is metal, then comes the primer and a polymer coating or paint.
It is produced in the form of a Christmas tree (single or double), a ship board and a block house. The surface of the strip can be smooth or embossed like a tree.
For manufacturing, steel with a thickness of 0.48-0.61 mm is used with a protective and decorative polymer coating of polyester, pural and plastisol or powder painting.
The steel panels have a latch lock and a perforated edge for nails, so they can be easily assembled into sections of any size. They have standard dimensions:
- length - 2000-6000 mm;
- profile height - 14 mm.
- weight 1 sq. m panel is 3.9-5.8 kg.
Advantages and disadvantages of metal siding
Metal siding has a number of good qualities:- beautiful view,
- high strength,
- resistance to sudden temperature changes (subject to the integrity of the coating),
- corrosion resistance,
- environmental friendliness,
- color fastness,
- durability (up to 50 years),
- fire safety,
- it can be installed all year round.
- low paint fastness;
- susceptibility to rust in places where the coating is broken (moreover, after damage, the dent will remain forever, because the metal is not easy to restore, and in order to reanimate the integrity of the surface, one must also look for a gifted tinsmith);
- weight: steel panels are heavy and increase the load on the foundation;
- quite high cost.
Features of installation and care
Metal siding panels are usually placed horizontally and attached to vertical rails. They can also be mounted vertically, but in this case it is very difficult to ensure the sealing of joints and junctions.
Caring for metal siding simply:
- From time to time it needs to be washed with water from a hose.
- If scratches appear on polyester and pural, they must be painted over with paint.
- If the plastisol is damaged, the panel will need to be replaced, which is very difficult.
fiber cement siding
One of the best relevant and at the same time proven materials for exterior home decoration. This material is obtained by hardening a mixture of cement, wood fibers, fine sand, mineral additives and water.Benefits of fiber cement siding:
- attractive look,
- strength,
- fire, bio and frost resistance,
- durability.
Features of installation and operation
Fiber cement siding is produced in the form of long narrow or facade plinth panels with a width of 10 to 30 cm and a thickness of 1 cm. The surface can be smooth or imitate the texture of wood.fiber cement siding panels easy to mount. They are installed on OSB or plywood, always through a counter beam. Or, just like vinyl siding, on a vertical wooden crate with a 600 mm pitch. The width of the bar for the crate must be at least 40 mm, and in those places where the panels are connected horizontally, at least 70 mm.
Under siding (as well as under vinyl) on OSB or plywood apply a wind and moisture barrier, since a certain amount of moisture in the form of rain or snow still passes through the cladding at the joints, at windows and doors, in the corners of the house. The work requires thoroughness, and if you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to leave this matter to specialists.
Panels are nailed to the bars at a distance of 2.5 cm from the top edge. Then the nail will be covered by the top panel and will not be visible. Better to use stainless steel nails with a small hat or galvanized. Ordinary galvanized ones can rust, and then rust streaks will appear on the surface of the siding.
Fiber cement siding not only looks like natural wood, but also has many properties of wood: it is easy to saw along and across, fasten to the wall with nails without pre-drilling holes.
You can cut it "" or with a carbide or diamond disc. When cutting, a lot of dust is generated, so it is necessary to wear a dust mask. Or cut the panels not indoors, but outdoors.
Fiber cement siding very strong material, and the tool may be broken when cutting. Therefore, you need to be careful here.
Many manufacturers produce it unpainted. Therefore, to give the house a beautiful look after the installation of the cladding, it is painted. Experts recommend using water-based polyurethane and acrylic paints for this. With the help of different colors and shades or their combinations, you can give your home an original and unique look. Wherein should be borne in mind that it is better to use high-quality paint, apply it to a clean, dry surface and follow the instructions. Then the house will remain attractive for a long time.
. I advise you to use products from well-known manufacturers: for example, Rockwool, Izorok or Technonikol.
Such insulation, combined with cladding, is called ventilated facade(or a facade with a ventilated gap). Its design consists of a layer of insulation and cladding (such as siding) attached to the wall with a small gap between them.
Siding installation is pretty easy. and does not require special preparation:
- First, the surface of the walls is prepared and a crate is made of slats - wooden or sawn from WPC.
- Siding is attached to them with stainless steel screws.
- Then, where necessary, components are mounted.
Now you know how the types of siding differ from each other. I hope this will help you make the right choice and competently solve the problem of facing your home. Good luck!
In order for the country house to please with its beautiful view and meet with comfort and warmth on each of your visits, you need to take care of its “outerwear”. Finishing a garden house with siding will give it a second life - one of the most practical and inexpensive options that allows you to simultaneously insulate it.
But siding is different. Which one to choose for facing a light country house? Is it possible to do the installation on your own if you want to save on the services of specialists? Let's figure it out.
Choosing a siding
Of course, country houses are different: large or small, capital, in which you can live all year round, or summer. And also brick, wooden or panel. But in any case, siding for a summer residence is an excellent option for exterior decoration. The main thing is to choose it correctly.
- Wooden siding. Natural wood is a short-lived material, especially if it is used in an external environment with constant changes in temperature and humidity. Therefore, wood siding is made from compressed wood fibers with the addition of resins. It is quite expensive, it does not differ in particular practicality, therefore it is rarely used for decorating garden houses. In addition, the wooden siding of a country house will not protect it from fire, as it burns very well.
- Metal siding. This material is completely non-combustible, and finishing the cottage with steel or aluminum siding will allow you not to worry about your property. But it has another drawback: a lot of weight. The walls of light summer buildings may simply not be able to cope with such a load.
- fiber cement siding. Very practical, beautiful, strong and durable. But the price of such a finish may be higher than the cost of the house itself, and it weighs a lot. Its use is justified if finishing is required by a capital house intended for all-weather use.
- Vinyl siding. The cheapest of all types of siding. At the same time, it is distinguished by a large selection of colors, resistance to any weather conditions, unpretentious care. The main disadvantage is low mechanical strength, especially at low temperatures. It can be accidentally damaged by garden tools if working near the walls of the house.
Advice. To prevent this from happening, it is better to use plinth vinyl siding for the lower part of the walls. It is much thicker and stronger than the facade, it can imitate various natural materials. Such a sheathing of a country house with siding is both more reliable and looks better.
Finish options
So, we found out that vinyl siding is best suited for decorating an ordinary garden house, which serves as a haven only from May to October (give or take a month). Capital buildings can be finished with any other, including vinyl - it all depends on your financial capabilities and desires.
Now you can think about how to sheathe the cottage with siding. To do this, you need to know what goals you are pursuing.
Insulated finish
If you go to the country from the beginning of spring until late autumn, and there is no stove in the house, then you can make it much warmer with your own hands. Since the siding is in any case not installed directly on the walls, but on the crate, heat-insulating material can be laid under it. This will significantly improve the microclimate inside the house, not only in cold, but also in hot weather.
The main rule: there should be an air gap between the insulation layer and the cladding. It is necessary for ventilation, in addition, such a layer serves as an additional heat insulator.
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Renewal and protection of the facade
Any cladding protects the walls of buildings from harmful external factors, prolongs their service life. When it comes to wooden houses, this is especially true.
Before sheathing a country house with siding, it is necessary to remove or repair the old finish: repair cracks, replace rotten boards, treat wooden walls with a bioprotective composition.
Attention! It is not recommended to trim a newly built wooden house with siding. The building will “walk” for some time, the tree will dry, and the cladding may lead.
As for the finish itself, there may be several options.
- Use of horizontal or vertical siding. Or their combinations. The combined finishing of a country house with siding allows you to visually highlight different zones.
Note. For horizontal and vertical installation, different types of siding panels should be used.
- Combination of panels of different colors. A huge range of colors allows you to create a variety of finishes.
- Use of contrasting accessories. You can achieve a very interesting visual effect by correctly choosing platbands, corners, spotlights and other components that are excellent in color to the facades.
- Combining siding with other materials. The combination of basement and facade vinyl siding has already been mentioned above. Other options are also possible, for example, finishing the foundation with natural or artificial stone. Or the installation of wooden carved platbands instead of the additional elements included in the kit.
- Finishing country houses with stone or brick siding (aka basement siding) entirely. It will cost more, but it will serve more reliably due to greater strength and weather resistance.
Mounting technology
If you decide to clad the country house with siding on your own, it will be useful for you to watch instructional videos and study the installation instructions. If you have at least a little experience with tools, this will not be so difficult.
Sheathing with siding for a summer house or any other structure is divided into several stages.
Calculation of materials and preparation of walls
Before buying siding, it is necessary to measure the length and height of the facades in order to calculate the required amount of materials and determine the layout.
Advice. If possible, it is best to order siding of the required length to avoid waste.
Before finishing, it is necessary to remove all structures that interfere with the installation from the walls: drainpipes, satellite dishes, platbands, climbing plants.
Installation of components
Finishing the siding of a country house begins with the installation of a starting rail, corner elements, connecting strips, framing openings. There are special rules for their installation, which we will not dwell on in this article. If you wish, you will find detailed recommendations in other materials of the site.
Also, before the installation of the panels, it is desirable to finish the cornice overhangs of the roof and the plinth.
There are many materials for self-finishing facades. However, do-it-yourself sheathing of a house with siding stands out among them for its low cost and extreme ease of installation. Most often, home craftsmen choose vinyl facade panels for such a cladding of their cottage, the installation technology of which we will consider in detail in this article.
Accessories and getting started
To properly sheathe a house with siding from the street, you must strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. Most of the complaints about self-stuffed PVC cladding then arise precisely because of non-compliance with the banal rules for its installation.
There are several types of vinyl sheathing planks:
Types of components
Initial - starting rail, the first lowest element;
The main panel is the basic segment of the house siding;
Finishing - the extreme upper strip;
Connecting (docking) - H-profile for splicing short panels;
Hinged - ebb, protecting the windows and the basement of the house from precipitation;
Near-window (wide J-profile) - trim for decorating slopes;
Corner (outer and inner) - for closing the ends of siding panels in corner joints;
Soffit - a ceiling panel for sewing cornices and gables of houses;
J-trim is a narrow universal J-profile.
The variety of plank shapes only simplifies self-plating. For each corner and ledge of the house there is a type-setting element, you just need to correctly calculate their required number.
Calculation of material for sheathing and the necessary tools
To calculate consumables, you need to calculate the area of the facade sheathed with siding, and then divide it by the quadrature of the selected panels. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the sizes of windows with doors that the house has, removing them from the calculations. You also need to take a margin of 10% for fitting, so that everything can be finished without problems and restrictions.
To decorate a house with siding, you will need the following set of tools:
Level and plumb;
Ladder;
Screwdriver;
Scissors and hacksaw for metal.
If the walls of the cottage are built of concrete or brick, then you will need a drill to drill holes for the dowels of the crate. It will not interfere with the siding of self-plating the house and the grinder. It will facilitate and speed up the cutting of panels.
Home insulation and waterproofing
Before proceeding with the sheathing of the house, it is necessary to clean the walls and seal the cracks in them. Old paint and plaster will not be visible under the siding, but it is better to get rid of them. If the house is made of wood or aerated concrete blocks, then a vapor-permeable waterproofing film must be fixed to it under the sheathing.
The insulation is placed between the guides of the frame, which is stuffed under the considered finishing material for the facade of a private house. Next, another layer of waterproofing is laid on top of it. Moreover, everything is done so that an air cushion remains between the membrane and the heat insulator on the walls of the house.
Do-it-yourself siding installation
To attach vinyl panels to the crate, you can take:
Screws (self-tapping screws) with a diameter of 3.5–4 mm
Nails with a stem section of 3 mm and a head of 8 mm
Their consumption when finishing the house with siding is calculated based on the step between these hardware on the slats of 30 cm. Fasteners in a wooden lath or metal frame profile should be at least 20 mm. At the same time, a space of 1 mm should be left between its cap and PVC lining. If this is not done, then the vinyl sheathing of the house will warp and go in waves when the temperature outside changes.
Collection of crates for facing the house with siding
The crate is made vertical or horizontal with a distance between the rails (profiles) of 30-40 cm. These guides must be placed across the main vinyl strips. But the transverse crossbars between them should not be, by definition. It is necessary to sheathe the house with siding with your own hands so that there is space under the panels for natural air circulation.
Additional load-bearing rails are installed around the openings and along the corners of the building to securely fasten the PVC cladding. They are also needed in places where lamps and drains are hung on the walls. It is required to securely fasten not only the facade panels for the exterior of the house, but also various decorative elements on them.
House crate
Installing the starting bar
The starting bar is fixed on the walls first. To do this, a rope is pulled around the house on carnations at a height of 3-4 cm from the lower edge of the mounted sheathing. Starting profiles are fastened along the perimeter of the building not end-to-end, but at intervals of 5–6 mm in case of their thermal expansion.
Installation of low tide and starting bar. Ebbs are installed from the corner of the house. The starting profile is mounted 30-40 mm above the tide bar.
When sheathing houses with siding, it is extremely important to correctly and evenly fix the initial bar. It serves as the basis for the entire structure of the external cladding. The clarity of geometric lines and the general appearance of the siding finish of a private house depend on it.
Installation of internal and external corners
Next, external and internal corners are attached, installed at the junctions of two walls. Their lower edge should be located just below the starting bar, already attached to the house. The first self-tapping screw is screwed into the uppermost hole for fasteners so that the corner hangs on it.
External and internal corners are set so that the lower edge is 4-6 mm below the starting profile, and the upper part is 1-3 mm below the soffit or cornice
Then the corner is aligned strictly vertically. The remaining self-tapping screws down the bar in increments of 30 cm are already screwed in the middle of the holes and not all the way. This is the only way PVC sheathing of the house will be able to "breathe" and not be deformed.
The extension of the corner elements is overlapped. At the top bar from the bottom, the inner side edges are trimmed by 25 mm. It starts at the bottom corner by 20 mm, which leaves a gap of 5 mm for thermal expansion.
Installation of slats on door and window openings
The next stage is the lining of the openings of the house under the windows and doors with a casing. In order for everything to turn out beautifully in the end, you will have to work hard here. In the upper horizontal J-profiles, you will have to make cuts in the sides with a bend of the cut-off part of the panel, and in the lower ones, make a 45-degree angle cut.
Cutting the window profile
Vertical strips are cut at an angle from above, and cut out from below with a similar bend in the side. The purpose of all these manipulations is not just to sheathe the house beautifully with siding, but to join the platbands so that no water can seep into the joints anywhere.
Installing the main panels
With the main slats, everything is much simpler. The first of them only needs to be inserted into the starting profile, and then fixed on the crate. The rest will follow one after the other. It is the ease of installation of the main panels that allows you to decorate the house with do-it-yourself siding in just a day.
In case of a lack of siding length, we join several planks through the H-profile. To do this, do not forget to install and secure the connecting H-profile in advance. The distances below and above are the same as for the outer or inner corner.
Installation starts from the starting profile and ends with the finishing profile or molding
Do not forget to make "hooks" at the top of the panel
A finishing bar is attached to the upper edge of the windboard on similar “hooks” with the molding
Soffits are installed between molding and J-bevel
The strips should be fixed from the middle to the edges, placing the screws strictly in the middle of the holes on the edge. The final touch of the vinyl cladding of houses is the installation of the finishing panel with the insertion of the topmost main PVC rail into it.
What to consider in order to properly sheathe a house with siding
The technology of work is such that sheathing of houses can be done year-round. But at sub-zero temperatures, the siding should be taken outside in advance so that the material acclimatizes.
If the house is old, then problems with cladding with vinyl panels should not arise. But the new building must be allowed to settle completely, otherwise the decor of the facade will be deformed. No gaps will help in this situation.
Numerous photos of houses sheathed with siding are pleasing to the eye. In order for everything to turn out no worse with self-assembly, it is extremely important to follow the installation instructions and leave gaps where necessary to compensate for the expansion of the material when heated under the sun.
Table of temperature gaps
When installing vinyl siding, consider the air temperature shown in the table below. For example, if you are installing at a temperature of +10 degrees, then the main bar 3.6 m long can lengthen by 8 mm in warmer weather, and shrink by 12 mm in colder weather.
Siding is one of the most inexpensive and practical materials for finishing the facade of a house. The installation of such a cladding is quite simple, even a novice builder can master the installation. The material is strong and durable, not afraid of rain, frost, wind and sun. It will protect the walls of the house from mechanical damage and prevent their premature destruction.
When choosing a material for the facade decoration of a house, many owners prefer siding because of its affordability, beautiful and presentable appearance, and relative ease of installation. But before you sheathe the house with siding with your own hands, you should choose the right products, based not only on its cost, but also on performance. He received such popularity for a large selection of textures and colors, ease of installation, practicality and durability. Its most important advantage is that the installation can be done independently.
If you want to quickly, beautifully and inexpensively finish the facade of the house, most likely you will come to the decision to use siding. These are far from those frankly plastic thin boards with an unpleasant sheen. Modern siding imitates different textures of traditional finishing materials: stone, brick, wood. All surfaces are quite reliable look. A large selection is presented on the site 24sd.ru
If a torn stone, then the color and surface are very similar. In brick-like panels there are even color irregularities natural for this material, cracks and chips are pressed through and drawn. The texture of the wood is also quite accurately conveyed. Not in all materials, but in many. It is produced today using at least five different materials and many technologies.
Siding is a special sheathing panel. Exterior cladding products are usually lamella-shaped, but larger varieties are sometimes found. These elements are produced in the form of fairly large panels. The siding itself can be made from different materials:
- Plastic. They are made on the basis of vinyl or acrylic polymer. Finishing the facade with this type of material is the most affordable option. The material is not subject to decay, resistant to moisture. Plastic in this case does not crack and does not support combustion. The disadvantages of finishing with this type of siding include low impact strength.
- Metal. Panels made of galvanized iron or aluminum are absolutely fireproof. They are also characterized by high strength. But there are several drawbacks that can cause inconvenience during installation and operation. These disadvantages include increased weight, the instability of steel to corrosion. To prevent damage, it is better to choose aluminum models, but their price will be significantly higher.
- Wood. The material is called "planken" and has a high cost. Wood is capricious and requires special attention and care during operation. But the advantages of such facing of houses include an attractive appearance, good thermal and sound insulation performance.
- Fiber cement. A relatively new species that is only gaining popularity. The material belongs to the group of non-combustible, is not subject to the appearance of mold and fungus. Also, moisture resistance, strength and durability can be distinguished from the positive characteristics. For installation, special fasteners are provided.
Before choosing high-quality siding, each homeowner will certainly try to conduct a comparative analysis of products on the market, and in this case, it is important that all criteria are considered in combination with the obligatory consideration of the characteristics of various types of material and the conditions in which it will be operated.
Of course, one of the important criteria is the price per square meter of siding, since, given that the sheathed surface has a rather impressive size, expensive types of material can become unbearable for the developer.
The next objective criterion is the ecological purity of products and their safety for the human body and nature. But it should be noted that this is mainly thought about if you plan to use indoor siding.
When comparing different types of material, one should take into account such properties and qualities of siding as:
- durability;
- susceptibility to temperature deformations;
- resistance to ultraviolet radiation and other adverse natural phenomena, aggressive environments, including chemical ones;
- resistance to mechanical stress;
- the possibility and level of complexity of repair work to restore the damaged coating;
- features of the installation work and their complexity;
- fire resistance and fire safety.
In addition, when choosing which siding is best for cladding a house, one should not lose sight of the following points:
- how uniformly the panels are painted both on the front side and on the wrong side. If everything is fine with this, then you can be sure that this material is of high quality and will retain its beautiful and presentable appearance for a long time;
- comparison of the thickness of the panels among themselves, as well as each separately, throughout its entire length;
- quality of holes for fasteners.
The first step is markup. This stage gives rise to all work, and the quality of the entire skin as a whole depends on the quality of its implementation. For the qualitative fulfillment of the tasks set at this stage, you should start drawing up a plan that allows you to correctly distribute the finishing material over the entire work surface, the specialists of 24sd.ru will help you with this.
The next step is the installation of the base. To complete it, you will need to install the crate. The crate is made of boards, bars, and sometimes even metal profiles. It should be noted that the durability of the crate directly affects the durability and quality of the cladding in general: the more durable the crate, the better.
Under the crate, you can lay a heater. If you decide on this, then it is better to use rolled and strong material. If you use a soft consistency insulation, then, over time, it can lead to deformation of the cladding.
Next, move on to fixing the siding. To begin with, the installation of the initial elements is carried out: internal and external corners, the necessary starting profiles and J-profiles. And after these works are completed, you can proceed to mounting the panels.
When installing siding, you should leave small gaps, which are sometimes called temperature gaps, because if this is not done, then, with a change in temperature, the siding panels may swell. The material itself is fastened with nails or, for example, self-tapping screws, which are located in the existing small slots, while the fasteners should not be driven in all the way.
The beginning of the installation of siding panels can be made immediately, right on top of the walls of the building, as this material helps in hiding all wall defects. The only thing that needs to be done before this is to seal the cracks in the walls and dismantle all the elements that protrude beyond the surface of the walls.
If it occurred to you to insulate the walls of the building before laying the siding, then you will need to install a special wooden crate, and a waterproofing layer should also be placed on top of the insulating material.
The fastening of siding panels, regardless of whether you fasten them to the walls or to the crate, is carried out using self-tapping screws or ordinary nails (in siding, for these purposes, holes are often made by manufacturers). It is very important to leave small gaps between the plates, as well as from the plates to the heads of the screws. This is due to the fact that, during hot weather, siding boards expand.
The siding is mounted with an overlap to do this, the panels are equipped with special locks into which their subsequent rows are inserted. It is very important not to use damaged panels, because, as a result, the entire facade may be skewed due to this. And the last important point is that all panel joints must be closed with auxiliary elements.
How to properly install panels
During the entire preparatory work, it is better to store siding panels in a covered dry room, protected from direct sunlight, in a horizontal position on a flat surface, at a temperature of -30 to +50 °C.
Siding fastening sequence
Siding panels are mounted on previously installed connecting structures: starting, connecting and corner strips. The lining starts from bottom to top from left to right. First, the starting bar is attached. It must be mounted absolutely horizontally: the evenness of laying all subsequent layers depends on this.
The first front panel is inserted into the starting bar and slightly pulled up until it clicks into place. Then the panel is screwed to the crate through special mounting holes: the first screw is screwed in the middle of the siding panel to avoid its deformation in the future. When screwing in the screws, the panel must not be pulled up - it must hang freely under its own weight.
After fixing the first siding panel, the next one is installed on it using exactly the same technology. In order to clad the facade evenly and accurately, it is recommended to assemble the panels simultaneously around the entire perimeter of the house - in a circle, visually monitoring the evenness of the laying and checking the horizontalness of each third layer of panels with a building level. So there will be less waste during installation - you can immediately see where you can use the cut pieces.
The finish strip is attached after the last layer of siding panels has been installed. In the very top panel, you need to make hooks - this will require a punch. Then these hooks snap into the finish bar retainer.
Thermal expansion gap of siding
The main rule of installation is that siding and accessories should move freely and not rest against anything. Due to the natural temperature difference throughout the year, siding is subject to expansion and contraction. Therefore, with rigid fixation to the crate, it deforms and goes in waves.
Be sure to leave 5–8 mm free between the siding panel and the side fastener. After mounting the panel, it should move freely to the left and right, but not dangle.
It is most convenient to fasten the siding to the crate with galvanized self-tapping screws with a sharp tip and a wide hat. They are not subject to corrosion and over time will not leave unpleasant rusty smudges on the facade.
The screws are screwed exactly in the middle of the mounting holes so that the panels can move. There must be a distance of 1.5 mm between the screw head and the panel. The easiest way is to tighten the screw completely, and then loosen it by one turn.
Lengthening siding panels
Often the length of the building is longer than the siding panel. In such cases, a connecting bar is used. In this case, panels of standard length have to be cut. When calculating their length, it is important to remember the temperature gaps.
The second way to lengthen the panels is overlapping. So that the junctions are not conspicuous, the joints of the following layers are made with an offset. But still, after a few years, due to thermal expansion between the overlapped panels, gaps will appear and the joints will become noticeable.
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