The facade finish is an important question that concerns all owners of private houses. I want to use inexpensive, but at the same time reliable material that will protect against negative environmental factors and give the house with an original appearance. One of the best solutions will be the use of plastic siding.
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Features of the material
Siding was designed as a substitute for classic wooden lining, so largely similar to this building material. Panels made of various polymer foundations. The cost and characteristics of the material depends on their quality and physico-chemical properties.
In general terms, it is worth noting:
- high resistance to ultraviolet, the color does not fade even at the direct influence of sunlight;
- wide temperature regime, from -50 to +60 degrees Celsius;
- life of at least 60 years;
- environmental friendliness, no evaporating benzene substrates;
- relatively low cost.
The correct name of the material is vinyl siding. For the first time he went on sale in 1959 and since then several significant modernization has passed.
From the circumstances, which speak in favor of buying siding plastic, it is worth highlighting:
- not susceptible to acids and alkalis;
- not susceptible to temperature fluctuations;
- it does not crack, not peeling, does not resolve;
- withstands the mechanical damage to the moderate severity, such as the football ball entering;
- does not rot and corrosive;
- does not absorb moisture;
- does not conduct electricity;
- easily mounted and does not require updates.
The disadvantages are customary:
- no noise and thermal insulation;
- susceptibility to burning;
- not too presentable appearance.
But the last remark is true only about the plastic siding, the price of which does not exceed the usual ceiling panels.
In essence, the similarity of the ving and ceiling panels and gave rise to most of the myths about the unreliability and the poor quality of the material.
Types of plastic siding
Vinyl panels on the principle of manufacture are divided into:
- monoecastrusal;
- polycastrusal.
The first option is used extremely rarely, since the finished products do not have high technical characteristics. The polyextrusion method of production involves the presence of a special apparatus - an extruder, which supplies a polymer base preheated to a liquid state into two boxes.
In one of them, the polymer is mixed with protective components and additives, in another amplified by heat-resistant additives. Boxes of both blanks are served on the conveyor belt, where they are combined at the molecular level. The result is a two-layer high-strength panel.
By way of fastening it is divided into:
- chiller latch;
- latch in the type of shipboard.
In practice, both options differ exclusively to localization, the Christmas tree is characteristic of the USA and Canada, the shipboard - for Europe. Nor by strength nor for any other characteristics there are no differences.
Another possible classification, on the faction of the front:
- flat;
- relief.
Relief panels tend to imitate untreated wood or stone.
Siding plastic color
Given that any polymer is perfectly amenable to caller, the color palette is almost unlimited. For convenience, use the following classification:
- monocet;
- polycete;
- vinyl colors;
- immisory.
The monocet is more often found, since their production is considered the cheapest. In addition to the standard palette, it is possible to choose options for marble crumb, and other expensive types of finishing materials. Plastic siding, photo of which is presented below, shows a variety of design options.
Tip: If you choose such panels, it should be borne in mind that if there is no color in one store, which it will definitely be in another.
The polycete is achieved by combining plastic siding of one series. Experts use this technique to create unique mosaic compositions.
A distinctive feature of vinyl is a reflection of sunlight in such a way that the paint begins to overflow. In the free sale of such panels, it is almost impossible to find, nevertheless there are special films that allow you to achieve the necessary effect.
Imitation, despite the fact that it transmits the texture of natural materials, stands at a level with other types of plastic siding. It happens:
- under the log;
- under the stone;
- under the brick.
Plastic siding under the log, in turn, is divided into two subspecies:
- natural log;
- glued bar.
The natural log has a rounded shape, glued bar - square. When choosing such panels, you need to pay attention to the filling. Very often, manufacturers save and leave emptiness, it should not be. Any space between the bearing wall and siding can be used by insects and small rodents to arrange the nest.
Tip: Some solution to the problem will be the use of mounting foam. The properties of the material make it unsuitable for the life of pests.
Plastic siding under the stone repeats the outlines of the natural stone laid on the cement solution or method of monolith. Performance variations There are quite a lot, from a flat slate or granite to anterior basalt with original streaks and intrinsicities of other breeds.
Tip: Choose this type of siding is better in online stores, because there is an opportunity to see the fighting of several variations from various manufacturers.
Plastic siding under the brick is also a fairly common type of design of vinyl panels. The main model line is a red brick and clinker. But there are other versions. The subspecies of this design is the imitation of the tile decorative tile.
Siding plastic manufacturers
Since the technology was developed in Canada, this country is a unconditional leader in product quality. This circumstance affects the price, but the investments will be justified. Since there are no complaints from users. Among the most popular firms are distinguished:
- Mitten;
- Vytec;
- Gentek;
- Novik;
- Kaycan.
The average cost is $ 30-40 per panel.
A little worse vinyl siding from manufacturers from the USA. The differences are so insignificant that they can only manifest themselves in 20-30 years of use. During this time, most likely, you will need to do at least cosmetic repairs. Best firms:
- Variform;
- Georgia Pacific;
- Foundry;
- Nailite.
The average cost is $ 30-35 per panel.
Americans, unlike Canadian factories, produce and economize. This product can not boast of high quality and only a little exceeds domestic counterparts. Among such manufacturers:
- Elixir;
- Heartland.
The average cost is 25-30 $ per panel.
Domestic manufacturers have recently been engaged in the manufacture of vinyl siding. All factories can be divided into two large groups:
- those who work with foreign raw materials on imported equipment;
- those who work on domestic equipment using polymers manufactured by the CIS countries.
It is not necessary to speak about the quality of products of the second option, so we will imagine a list of firms that should be trusted:
- Alpha profile;
- Deck;
- Holzplast;
- Nordside;
- Wall;
- Fine Ber.
The main production facilities of most enterprises are in Tver and region. On their background, Nordside, located in St. Petersburg, is distinguished. It offers customers a truly high-quality product, according to its characteristics, which is most complied with the standards installed in the West.
Siding plastic and its installation
From a technological point of view, the use of siding is the easiest view of the facade decoration. The kit consists of:
- panel profile;
- exterior angle;
- inner corner;
- starting profile;
- finishing profile;
- additional fastening profile.
Installation of plastic siding with its own hands begins with the preparation of the base of the walls. Since the hinged panels will prevent the normal gas exchange process, and in the absence of vapor barrier, they will also be the cause of condensate formation, it is necessary to treat the surface of the protective, antibacterial primer.
Next, consider the instructions how to mount plastic siding:
1. Set the level additional fasteners.
2. Fix the panel in them.
3. Screw the panel to the wall with the help of screws and dowels, if the wall material is a tree, there will be a fairly construction stiplier.
4. Perform the same actions and secure the next panel.
5. Installation is carried out from the roof to the base, in order not to crop panels.
As a rule, the base is different from the rest of the design.
Tip: If additional fasteners are not provided, the panel is installed in terms of level. To do this, one of the edges is screwed, and the second is adjusted in a straight angle. For this work we need two people.
Tip: Plastic siding, the dimensions of which are rarely exceeding 4 m, must necessarily be connected with a special seam, without it, moisture and parasites will fall under vinyl.
After one of the walls are trimmed, an outdoor or internal angle is installed. From him there is a siding on the next wall. Since neither building solutions nor adhesives, nor plasters, the design is fully ready for operation immediately after the installation. According to reviews, the installation speed of the panels is high enough and is about 8 row meters per hour.
Possible problems
Regardless of the visual design of plastic siding, the fastening mechanism is always the same. Nevertheless, there are breeding rates on how to carry out installation work. This leads to the fact that technology is broken. As a result, there is a risk that the panel will fall off, burst or popping out of the groove.
Since liquid nails work faster and less dirty than dowels, many are used to fasten their panels. What does it work out? The adhesive mixture knits with a stone or plaster and panel. The mount is carried out point, and in places not provided for this. Since the formation of condensate is inevitable, a stone or plaster will begin to crumble. This process will delay the panel.
Bulk vinyl can only if it does not have enough attachment points. It is very important that the panel does not save, otherwise the excess load is created, which at the slightest strike will result in the formation of cracks. Local repairs such damage cannot be replaced by the entire panel.
