Finishing options at home siding

The history of the appearance of siding is associated with the frame-shield method of building buildings widespread in North America. At the same time, the framework of the building was first mounted, which was then trimmed with various materials.

Since natural materials for the construction of the building are quite expensive, instead of them in the mid-50s began to use polyvinyl chloride (PVC), named siding.

In addition to low cost, they have many other advantages that ensured the widespread PVC worldwide. The main advantages are to:

• durability;
• the presence of many protective properties;
• ease of care;
• the diversity of textures and shades, which allows you to satisfy the requests of almost all users.

Beautiful finishing options at home siding

Finishing at home with white siding

In Russia, Siding appeared in the early 1990s and every year its use is growing rapidly. To date, this is one of the most common and aestheticfinishing materials, which is separate panels up to 6 m long, 10 -30 cm wide and a thickness of up to 10 cm of various profiles. Among themselves they are convenient and just fasten with special devices.

In the broad sense of the word under the term "siding" means not only the material itself, but also technology Sheathingwalls of the building.

Types of siding, their advantages and disadvantages

The siding market is presented with the following types:

• vinyl and its variety - base;
• aluminum;
• metal;
• ceramic;
• cement;
• wooden (lining).

Vinyl siding is manufactured by their polyvinyl chloride and is a panel length 3 - 4 m and width 10 - 50 cm Various profile. Its quality is determined by additives in vinyl, which give it the necessary color, resistance to external factorsrequired strength. It does not require painting not subject to corrosion Chemically inert, no fuel, is environmentally safe, durable and relatively cheap.

Its type - base siding is applied specifically for finishing the base and has higher strength characteristics. It also has significant water resistance and ease.

The disadvantages of vinyl siding include its instability to exposure low temperatures and fire resistance. At the same time, it must be borne in mind that with the development of chemistry and the emergence of new additives, all these shortcomings gradually go into the past. For example, today it is possible to operate vinyl siding in the temperature range from -500s to + 400c.

Aluminum siding is used when finishing residential and industrial buildings as inexpensive, but high-tech material With minor weight. The latter circumstance predetermined its use when cladding multi-storey buildings. It is indispensable if required quickly and cheap Modern view Old building.

Houses covered with aluminum siding

Finishing house aluminum siding

The advantages of aluminum siding are determined by the properties of aluminum: durability, strength, not rust, does not burn, can be coated with various polymer coating, has a wide range of colors.

The disadvantages of aluminum siding include more complex than vinyl, installation and reduced compared to steel corrosion resistance.

Metal siding is made of galvanized steel with a polymer coating (then the color scheme is limited to 7 colors) or is covered with a special powder (a color gamut any) and is a long panel width from 120 to 550 mmwith special locks, which allows you to hide the mounting panels. It has a smooth or perforated surface, curly or smooth form.

It has high strength characteristics The color resistance, non-hatching, durability, unpretentiousness to the sharp drops of temperatures.

The disadvantages include the fact that when mechanically damaged panels is possible premature The appearance of corrosion.

Ceramic sitting

Ceramic siding appeared on the market recently and is a glove mixture with various natural additives. Is an best facing material In the middle price category.

It is made of environmentally friendly material with high fireproof and hypoallergenic properties. In quality, it is often compared with the ceramic tiles of increased strength.

Cement sitting

Cement siding is made of cellulose fibers and cement. On its surface is applied imitating wood texture.

• has increased fire safety;
• durability;
• high resistant to external factors, mold, fungus;
• allows you to quickly give the building a new look, align the walls;
• convenient in installation and maintenance.

The disadvantages include:

• high price;
• considerable weight;
• the inconvenience of cutting during installation (the use of respirators and masks to prevent ceramic dust from entering lungs and eyes).

Wooden siding (lining) is made of specially treated wood.It varies in a section:

• vansel;
• jack;
• quarter;
• groove-crest.

Finishing house wooden siding

Finishing house of wooden siding

Its advantages are that it is made from environmentally friendly Natural materials. It has a fairly large range of colors and has thermal insulation properties.

The disadvantages of wooden siding are mainly associated with the material of its manufacture. He is fire hazard requires constant care (painting, impregnation), short-lived and relatively expensive.

Calculation of the area and cost of siding

Calculation of the number of siding for facing the house begins with calculations of the placing area. For this, the total area of \u200b\u200bthe houses of the house and the area that does not require the sheaving (windows, doors, openings, various sections) is considered. The difference between the first and second squares is side Side, necessary to cover at home. When purchasing siding, it is necessary to add to the total area of \u200b\u200bthe plating 10% for waste.

The cost of 1 m² of siding depends on the material from which it is manufactured. The cheapest is vinyl siding (from 130 to 450 rubles for 1m2), the most expensive - cement (850 rubles for 1m2).The cost of work on the construction of the building begins from 400 rubles for 1 m².

When ordering the construction of the building by professionals, the approximate minimum cost of work and material begins from 1000 rubles per 1 m². This includes the cost of the required materials and the cost of work on the crate, laying the film and insulation, the installation of siding and the framing of various openings.

Siding Montage Technology

The main advantage of siding is the simplicity and ease of its installation, which allows you to spend this work yourself, while strictly observing applicated instructions on installation.

To carry out work, you must have a minimum set of manual tools and the skills of handling it:

• a hammer;
• level;
• corner;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• saw with small teeth or Bulgarian;
• scissors for metal;
• ladder.

Work begins with compulsory preparatory work:

• dismantling from the walls of all the protruding elements;
• sealing by mounting foam or solve slots around the openings;
• cleaning the walls of the house from dust, dirt, mold, old paint;
• treatment of walls at home with antiseptics or primer.

Next, the installation of crates (wooden or metallic) is on which will be Cold Siding sheets. The lamp forms a frame that carries the entire load, so it is necessary for its arrangement careful approach. The procedure for arranging the crate, as a rule, is set out in the attached instruction.

In the resulting squares of the crate the insulation is stacked.The thickness of the cutting of the crates is chosen in such a way that with a laid insulation, 2 mm between it and the siding panel remained. This circumstance provides required ventilation.

Siding panels are mounted vertically, starting with laying the first strip. With the help of screws, she reliably it is attached to the crate.Sayding installation work is carried out in strict accordance with the attached instructions.

Siding care

Siding requires minimal care, as it is made from the material to which various dirt is bad. It is washed away with special compositions.However, most owners of houses, covered with siding, prefer to use the compositions for washing dishes, which effectively remove fat.At the end, it remains to wash the hose panels with clean water.

When damaged siding panels need them just replace What is being done quite simply. For this, at hand it is necessary to have their minimum stock.