The façade is outer side any building. It is important that he not only create his expressive and beautiful appearance, but also provided its high protection from external negative influences. Therefore, many builders for the front side of any building use various elements. Recently, the facades of houses for siding have been in great demand, and for good reason, because this material has a beautiful appearance, and also has a very simple installation. And in order to choose the right foundation, you should familiarize yourself with its properties and varieties.

Material characteristic

Siding is a material that belongs to the varieties of cladding bases for the facade. Due to it, you can not only protect the facade from destruction from rain, sun, snow, but also give it a more beautiful appearance.

In appearance, these are small panels that are easily connected to each other. For facade cladding, it is located not end-to-end, but in a herringbone pattern, so moisture does not get inside these seams. This type of decoration first appeared in America in the 19th century. Later, this skin, due to its beautiful appearance, began to be used for facade decoration in Europe.

Advantages and disadvantages of house facades for siding

The benefits of siding include:

• siding for the facade has a convenient installation - the panels are quickly assembled, even beginners in this field can handle their assembly;
• the facade of the siding house is beautiful, bright and expressive;
• thanks to this material, high protection of wooden buildings from the formation of damage by fungus and mold is ensured;
• panels are fire resistant. They do not ignite even when heated strongly;
• high service life;
• possess simple care;
• when exposed sunlight, the surface of the siding does not fade;
• the base has high water permeability, because it has increased resistance to moisture;
• panels can be bought at an affordable price.

But despite the presence positive qualities, it has negative characteristics:

• does not apply to environmental materials;
• some varieties are highly brittle, with bending or slight pressure, the panels can simply burst or crack;
• some varieties are highly flammable.

Because siding can be different kind, then the facade decoration with siding can be made of any type you like. Often it is used for private houses, cottages. So what types of siding are there? It is worth highlighting the most common:

• vinyl;
• acrylic;
• metal;
• wooden;
• wood pulp;
• steel;
• from zinc;
• cement.

Acrylic
Wooden
Metal Vinyl
From zinc
fiber cement

Vinyl

Vinyl material is used for finishing low-rise building structures. This material consists of PVC, so it is suitable for the facades of private houses, cottages, baths, garages, and various outbuildings.

The main features of this material:

• low weight - since these panels are made of polyvinyl chloride, their mass is much smaller and lighter, unlike a metal material;
• easy installation - due to the fact that vinyl panels are quite light, they are easy to install;
• the basis of this type is not exposed to moisture, for this reason it will not be affected by corrosion over time, which means it will last a long time;
• it is quite easy to process and is a flexible material, but not in the winter season;
• PVC siding can be used not only to protect the building from various negative factors, but also to give the house a beautiful, bright and aesthetic appearance;
• well absorbs external noise;
• polyvinyl material does not require much maintenance. Just spray it with water from a hose.

Acrylic

Acrylic siding has recently become often used for cladding various structures. The design of the facade with the use of acrylic cladding will become bright and expressive. Due to its qualities, facade cladding with siding will be an excellent protection on the street from external negative factors.

The advantages of this material:

• has high strength and panels and sheets. This material has a high degree protection from negative external factors;
• acrylic siding is not exposed to chemicals;
• has a small degree of deformation. This property concerns impacts, ultraviolet radiation, strong temperature fluctuations. Due to its plasticity, acrylic panels, even after severe damage, are quickly restored;
• Another feature of the acrylic facade is the color, which can be varied. When choosing this material, you can choose not only the color, but also the shade.

Metal

Facades of houses for siding are often made of metal panels. They are highly wear-resistant, easy to maintain and give buildings a beautiful appearance.

Wooden

If the house was built of brick, but you want to make it wooden, then in this case you can use wood panels. Moreover, they have varied design, structure, color.

Positive qualities of this material:

• beautiful appearance;
• house cladding can be made of various types of wood;
• provide high reliability;
• have increased resistance to moisture;
• due to the presence of resins in the composition, wood panels provide high protection to the structure;
• can be used for walls from any base and with different coatings- paint, plaster, putty;
• simple installation - even non-professionals in this matter can handle the installation of wood panels;
• there are no difficulties during care. It is enough just to pour water from a hose onto the surface of the panels.

wood pulp

Wood-pulp siding is the most inexpensive siding that looks just like wood. It is a mixture of wood species that are pressed under high pressure and temperature into boards similar to MDF. For high strength and water resistance, resins are added to the composition.

Positive qualities of wood-cellulose material:

• ecologicaly clean;
• low cost;
• a wide range of colors - this quality gives everyone the opportunity to choose matching panels for house cladding;
• easy installation - the panels are fastened using the tongue-and-groove method.

Steel

Steel siding is panels that have a high-strength structure. They come in a variety of designs and can be made from different types metal. From the outside, they have different colors and shapes - lining, ship board, crown (log shape), as well as other types.

These panels can be used for finishing houses, garages, cottages, and they are also used for finishing public and industrial buildings.

The advantages of steel material are as follows:

• high strength;
• varied design;
• low fire resistance - steel material does not ignite;
• durability;
• not exposed to external negative conditions;
• wide application;
• easy installation and further operation.

From zinc

Zinc material is a rarity in the construction market. Despite the fact that it has a high cost, it justifies it. This material has high strength, which is capable of long time protect the whole house from external negative influences - rain, snow, wind. Although it was invented quite recently, all the reviews about it are only positive. Issued in different colors and forms, so you can easily purchase desired material. Be sure to first look at the photo of the facades of houses.

cement

Recently, cement-based siding has become in great demand. It can be used as basement siding for facades. Peculiarities this material the following:

• the composition includes fibers of cellulose and cement;
• has high reliability and practicality;
• has elegant colors that give the house coziness;
• a great option for using it as an option is stone siding. Stone siding will make the house not only protected, but also unusual;
• harmoniously fits into any landscape design;
• issued in different options, colors;
• has a low cost.

Siding for finishing the facade of houses is a very convenient material that can protect the house from destruction for a long time.

In addition, it gives it a more aesthetic and beautiful appearance. It will not be difficult to choose this material, especially now there is a wide range of it on the construction market. And the cost of the panels is not too high, of course it depends on the base.

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The video will demonstrate options for finishing the facades of houses with siding.

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The construction of a private house implies not only its interior decoration, but also the cladding of the outer part, that is, the facade. The most popular solution today is siding, that is, panels made of different materials with lock and hem. It has a number of valuable advantages, excellent operational characteristics and attractive appearance. Siding can be smooth and glossy, imitate the structure of wood or stone, so it will fit perfectly into any landscape. The most important thing is to choose the right material and lay it according to all the rules.

Depending on the material from which the siding is made, it can be wood, polyvinyl chloride (vinyl), acrylic, fiber cement or metal (steel, zinc, aluminum). All types of finishes differ in cost, durability, resistance to all kinds of damage and other characteristics.

	Type of siding	disadvantages
	It can reproduce any texture, looks effective, has a wide range of colors. Sheathing from this type of siding is resistant to negative factors(can be operated at temperatures from -50 to +50), has a low weight and reasonable price	At high humidity and a sharp temperature drop, it can be deformed, is afraid of mechanical damage, and has a relatively short service life.
	Resistance to fading in the sun and high temperatures (up to +85 degrees), excellent performance strength, resistance to chemicals, non-flammable	High price
	The material is strong and durable, resistant to temperature extremes, does not contribute to the reproduction of fungal spores and harmful microorganisms	Low sound insulation, the possibility of peeling the coating from metal base at the incision sites. Aluminum siding is subject to mechanical damage, after which it is no longer possible to restore its original appearance.
	High environmental friendliness, thermal insulation, a variety of textures and patterns on the cut	Insufficient strength, fragility, ability to ignite and deform, difficult to maintain, high cost
	The material is able to replace natural stone, as it is made from cement, water, sand and cellulose. Resistant to weathering, not subject to corrosion, rot, does not contribute to the development of fungus and mold, easy to operate	High price, difficulty in buying (practically not common in Russia)

If it's about color solutions, then the most common are pastel materials - they are much cheaper than bright siding (this is due to the addition of expensive components that prevent the finish from fading in the sun).

Vinyl material should be mentioned separately, as it is considered the most practical and inexpensive option for finishing the facade of any building. It is made of PVC panels and is presented in a large assortment in any specialized store or on the construction market. In addition, vinyl panels are quite easy to install, so all the work can be done independently.

Varieties and elements of siding

In order not to make a mistake when choosing and installing siding, you need to understand the varieties and additional elements of the material. Depending on the design characteristics and installation features, siding is divided into several types.

Horizontal and vertical siding

Vinyl panels can be horizontal or vertical. The second type is less familiar to the domestic consumer, since in Russia horizontal panels are more often used for finishing buildings.

To choose the right type of material, you should consider some design differences between horizontal and vertical siding.

1. Different geometry and configuration of elements. In theory vertical siding can be mounted horizontally, but without the appropriate experience and knowledge, it is quite difficult to do this - the installation may end up being incorrect, which will lead to water leakage and other troubles.
2. No additional perforation. There are perforations at the bottom of the horizontal panels, while the vertical ones do not.

Otherwise, these types of siding practically do not differ from each other, since they are made from the same material, and also require compliance certain rules during installation.

Wall panels

This type of material is intended for facing vertical surfaces and, in turn, is divided into several types:

The main difference between a ship board and a Christmas tree is the presence of a characteristic break in the center of the panel, with the first type being the most common in Europe and Russia, and the second in the USA and Canada. Siding types are marked with Latin letters T (triple herringbone), D (double) and S (single). After letter designation there is a number that indicates the width of the panel - for example, marking S 4.5 indicates a single herringbone panel with a bend thickness of 4.5 inches (approximately 114 mm).

Plinth siding is a material used to cover the underside of a building. They are twice as thick as normal facing panels, which makes them different increased strength, are not subject to deformation and all kinds of damage. At the same time, the mass of the panels is very small, that is, for their installation it is not necessary to further strengthen the foundation.

Soffit

Soffit is inherently ceiling siding, which is used to close the protruding part of the roof and finish ceilings in attics and attics. Such panels not only give the building a perfect and finished look, but also protect the space under the roof from precipitation, insects, etc. Structurally, they are divided into two- and three-lane, and in addition, they are perforated, mixed and non-perforated.

Additional elements

In order for siding to look attractive, it is necessary to use not only panels, but also profiles and accessories that give it a complete look.

These add-on elements include:

• the starting profile is used to install the first row of panels, from which the installation work begins;
• finishing profile for row fastenings under the roof;
• the outer corner and the inner corner close the edges of the cladding panels laid along the outer and inside corners building;
• J-bevel is used for facing the top of the facade and gives it a finished appearance;
• The J-profile is an auxiliary accessory used in conjunction with the J-bevel;
• H-profile connects the panels in the middle of the wall, closes their edges and is used to implement all kinds of design solutions;
• molding is a cross between a finish and a J-profile, and is necessary for attaching vertical skin at the transition points to spotlights;
• near-window profile is used for facing window and door openings;
• ebb acts as a drainage cornice;
• cash is needed for decorative finishes door and window openings;
• the slope is an auxiliary profile used in combination with platbands;
• the edging profile provides cover for joints and joints between panels, and can also replace the start profile or vertical panels.

It should be noted that all of the above fittings for siding panels may differ in width, length and configuration, and these characteristics are unique not only for the products of an individual manufacturer, but also for each line of facing material.

Installation of siding panels is a fairly simple, but painstaking and time-consuming task that requires not only accuracy and accuracy, but also strict adherence to installation rules.

General rules

The technology and sequence of installation of siding panels depends on the characteristics of the material and surface, but there are several general points that should be remembered when performing work.

1. Siding can be installed in three ways: on an aluminum surface, directly on the facade and on the crate. The first method has one serious drawback - high price, and it is possible to mount siding directly on the walls of the building only in cases where they are made of wood and have a fairly flat surface. The easiest way to install panels is to pre-clad the facade with a crate, which will not only make the cladding smooth and neat, but also speed up the work.

   

2. In the case of log buildings, all cladding work is carried out only when the structure has completely shrunk.
3. Vinyl panels are recommended to be fixed exclusively to factory holes - the material should not be punched, as this may adversely affect its service life.

   

4. Wooden elements are fastened with galvanized hardware, otherwise the tree will quickly begin to rot.
5. It is better for beginners to start installation from the back of the facade, so that by the time they move to the front, the person has already developed certain experience and skills.
6. Installation of siding panels is carried out from the rear corner with an overlap in rows from top to bottom, which makes the joints between them less noticeable.
7. When performing work, it is necessary to control the evenness of every third installed row, otherwise all the others will also be skewed.

   

8. A very important point is that under the influence of temperature, the panels can expand and contract - if the fixing force is incorrectly calculated, the panels can subsequently deform.
9. Fasteners are hammered exclusively into the center of the factory hole. If this is not possible, carefully widen the hole with a perforator (do not drive nails into the end of the hole, otherwise the panel may be seriously damaged).

   

10. Siding elements do not need to be nailed tightly - they should move slightly from side to side.

    

    Mistake 2. Installers screw the screws all the way into the perforation, this cannot be done

11. When attaching the panel to the frame, it is not necessary to push it upwards or downwards: the force is applied from the bottom up until the connection of the upper element snaps into the lock of the lower one.
12. At the joints of the facing panels with additional elements, a gap of 6-12 mm thick should be left. If work is carried out at low temperatures, the width of the gap should be at least 10-12 mm.

    

    

13. Fasteners should be driven in as evenly and straight as possible so that the panels do not deform or warp.
14. If a crack appears on the panel, it is better to replace it with another one, as the crack will expand over time.

The process of installing siding panels consists of several stages, and they must be performed in a certain sequence - only in this case the result will fully meet expectations.

Step by step instructions for installing siding

Installation of siding begins with the calculation of the required amount of material. To do this, you can use special calculators on construction sites or a simple formula. The building should be divided into simple geometric figures, measure their areas and summarize the resulting figures. In addition, it is necessary to make detailed diagram building cladding, which will indicate all the necessary profiles and accessories, as well as their location. It should be remembered that approximately 10% of the total volume of material will go to fitting and trimming, and if the work is done for the first time, some elements may be damaged.

After buying siding, you can proceed to the main stages of work, and the first of them is the preparation of improvised tools and materials.

Stage one. Preparation of tools and materials

Siding panels for installation and materials for the manufacture of battens must be absolutely intact, without cracks, chips or flaws. If the work is planned to be carried out in the winter, the siding should be allowed to “lie down” on the street at a temperature of at least 15 degrees.

In addition, it will be necessary to prepare fasteners (self-tapping screws, nails, staples), which will enter the material by at least 20 mm, and a number of tools necessary for cladding the building.

1. Electric saw. To speed up the cutting of siding, it is best to use an electric saw (hand or stationary), and the blade should be set to reverse (when working with wood, the tool is used as usual). If the installation is carried out in a cold season, you need to move the blade as slowly as possible.
2. Scissors for cutting metal. Polyvinyl chloride and other materials from which siding panels are made (especially polyvinyl chloride) are quite simple to process, and with the help of such a tool you can easily give the panels the desired shape.
3. Perforator. Required for drilling holes for fasteners.
4. Punch. It is used for punching holes (so-called hooks) on the sides of panels when installing siding in under a roof or under openings.
5. Siding removal tool. It happens that when working with panels it is necessary to dismantle one or more of them, so it is better to acquire the right tool, something like a hook.

In addition to all of the above, to perform the work, you should prepare a hammer, a jigsaw, a level, a tape measure and a piece of chalk, and it is better to protect your eyes with special glasses.

Stage two. Surface preparation

High-quality wall preparation is a guarantee that the siding sheathing will look neat and attractive. It is best to mount the panels on top of the waterproofing material (it is not necessary to lay waterproofing, but experts recommend protecting all places where the siding will come into contact with building walls and openings). Before starting work from the surface must be dismantled old finish, as well as all elements that may interfere with installation: shutters, gutters, etc., and clean the surface of the walls from dirt and dust.

Stage three. Manufacturing of crates

Before installing the battens, you should check the reliability of all elements of the building: for example, replace all loose and broken boards. To build a frame for siding, dry and straight bars of appropriate sizes (usually 4x6 cm) are taken without signs of rot, stains or deformations, and they should be pre-treated with antiseptics and fire retardants (substances that prevent fire). A more reliable, but rather expensive solution is a galvanized profile, which is mounted in the same way as a wooden frame.

If horizontal siding is used for cladding, frame guides are mounted vertically, and vice versa. The distance between them should be 30-40 cm (in regions with difficult weather conditions - about 20 cm). Additional rails are installed around door and window openings, at the bottom and top of the façade, as well as where additional accessories (for example, lanterns) will hang.

All parts must be mounted evenly, from time to time checking their level. You can fasten the elements of the crate in any way, but the best option are ordinary nails. If the frame is attached to concrete or brick, holes should be made in the walls with a perforator. Places where the siding will come into contact with building materials should be securely sealed to protect them from moisture and frost.

Stage four. Panel mounting

Most milestone building cladding - installation of panels on the crate. It should be carried out as accurately and accurately as possible, in compliance with the rules listed above. The actual algorithm for mounting siding panels is as follows.

Step 1. Determine the point from which the installation will begin. To do this, find a point in the lower frame guide, step back 50 mm from it, put a mark and slightly screw in the self-tapping screw. Consistently move along the perimeter of the building, continuing to mark and screw in the screws. They also need to be screwed into the corners of the building.

Step 2 Stretch the twine between the corner marks, mark on the laths of the lathing the places where the corner profiles will be installed (it is from them that the installation begins). Attach a profile to the corner of the frame and put marks along the edges with chalk, then attach it to the crate. The rest of the corner profiles, external and internal, are fastened in the same way, and the fastening must begin from the top hole, from top to bottom.

Step 3 After the corner elements are installed, you can proceed to the installation of accessories on window and door openings: platbands, ebbs and finishing plates.

Step 4 Moving along the perimeter of the rope, make a 6 mm indent from the edge of the corner profile and attach the start profile, and then the first start panel. If it is attached correctly, the rest of the siding will also lie as it should. Be sure to leave a centimeter gap between the elements to compensate for the possible temperature deformation of the vinyl. The panels should not be fastened too tightly - there should be a gap of at least 1 mm between the head of the fastener and the surface of the material. Also, do not pull the panel up, otherwise it may crack or deform.

Step 5 After attaching the accessories, the installation of the facing panels is carried out, which is carried out from the bottom to the top, starting from the starting ones. The panel is inserted into the first in a row and mounted to the frame with hardware, and they need to be driven in, starting from the center and moving towards the sides. According to the height of the panels, they should be installed on top of each other: the lower lock of the higher element enters the lock connection of the lower one. Panels can be assembled into sections of arbitrary height and width, depending on design solution. If the panel closes the opening of a window or door, it is necessary to cut off the excess piece so that it fits between the casing or other accessory.

Step 6 The last top row is installed only after the finish line. It is necessary to nail close to the roof, measure the distance between its lower part and the lock of the panel of the penultimate row. Subtract 1-2 mm from the received figures for the gap. Take the whole panel, mark it so that it fits between the J-profile and the bottom panel, cut upper part along with the castle.

Step 7 On the top of the prepared panel, create so-called hooks every 20 cm - make small cuts and bend them to the front side. Insert the trimmed part into the bottom panel and snap it into the locking joint with a slight movement.

In the photo - installation of the finishing bar

Step 8 The final step is facing the gables of the roof. The work is carried out as follows: the J-profile is fastened along the corner of the gable (if more than one element is required, the second must be fastened with an overlap of 2 cm).

Step 9 Measure the angle of the roof and cut the siding accordingly. Most likely, the last panel will have to be nailed with a fastener. This is the only case when it is allowed to drive a nail or screw a self-tapping screw right through the panel.

On this, the installation of siding panels can be considered complete. If everything was done as it should be, the result of the work will be an aesthetic, reliable and durable cladding.

It should be noted that vertical siding is mounted in a similar way. The only difference is that the crate for its installation should not be vertical, but horizontal.

Removing damaged panels

If the panel has been damaged and a new one needs to be put in its place, the work is carried out as follows.

1. Insert a dismantling hook between two panels: the damaged one and the one above.
2. Pry the lock and pull the tool down along the edge to release the damaged panel.
3. Pull out the fasteners with a nail puller - if they sit too tight, you can simply hammer them into the frame elements.
4. Remove the panel, put a new one in its place and secure with hardware.
5. Using the same hook, slide the top panel onto the lock when laid down, and snap it into place.

Siding panel care

Siding panel cladding is much easier to maintain than other cladding. It needs to be washed from time to time with a hose, and to remove old stains, use a soft brush or cloth. To avoid damaging the material, do not use abrasive household products and hard hand tools. Also, do not clean siding with chlorine bleaches, organic solvents, products that contain acetone, or are used to polish furniture. Contaminants from its surface are well removed with a solution of water with washing powder, as well as any cleaners on water based. If you need to remove chewing gum from the panel, you can use a solution of water and vinegar.

Installation of metal siding under a log: step by step instructions Accessories for siding

The popularity of siding is easily explained. It is relatively inexpensive, practical and durable, mounted quickly and at any time of the year. Additional elements are attached to the sheathing board, which facilitate installation, and in general the facade turns out to be neat and beautiful.

Many developers, however, consider this type of finish boring - and in vain. The design of a house with siding can be very interesting, thanks to great choice colors, the ability to arrange the skin vertically and horizontally, to combine it with other materials. It is used in projects of various architectural directions.

1. Light vinyl siding combined with decorative brick and stone in a modern design cottage

2. Looks stylish two-storey house Victorian-era architecture with modern finishes

3. Green color the walls and the color of the roof that goes with it blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape (country design plus ecological style)

4. Modern cottage looks very elegant with white siding

5. Siding quite comfortably "gets along" with modern architecture in the style of minimalism and high-tech

Siding is made from vinyl, fiberglass, steel and aluminum, and sometimes cement base. It was originally offered in two versions:

• “American”, she is “Christmas tree, an impromptu board is mounted in a horizontal direction with an overlap;
• "euro-beam", or "ship board", giving the impression of sheathing with profiled timber.

Its texture was predominantly smooth, and the palette was based on pastel colors. Many varieties of bright juicy colors are now being produced, which allows you to combine panels (with a sense of proportion to avoid variegation). It does not require perfect walls on the contrary, it perfectly camouflages all flaws. More than 70% of buyers choose it for the restoration of an old house.

6. A neat country house looks like new, although its design suggests a fair amount of age. The retro impression supports the decor of the architraves and the roof

Wall panels, or a shirt for the facade

Siding, translated from English, simply means "skinning" used on the outside of a building to protect it from atmospheric influences. Sufficiently conditionally produced panels can be divided into wall and basement. Among the first, in addition to traditional forms, there were varieties of a new design that imitate cedar shingles and wood chips.

1. 2. 3.

1 - beaver tail

2 - straight chips

3 - shingle with offset

They are made from natural wood, and from PVC, and vinyl is much more durable and does not require restoration. And their perfect resemblance to natural material(up to the pattern of annual rings) are provided by computer technology. Finishing wooden house with the help of such imitation is much cheaper.

7. Facade in brown tones natural cedar chips with white trim

8. From the combination of blue and white in the decoration of the facade of the house it breathes frosty freshness, the pediment is finished in the shape of a “beaver tail”

9. The amazing beauty of the facade of an English cottage using siding "for chips with offset" and "stone" for the base

10. Combining different forms you can create a peculiar pattern on the facade and pediment

The blockhouse - an imitation of a round log - is very popular. Especially often it is used for private wooden, frame buildings. It is well suited for the restoration of old buildings, and in new buildings it is necessary to withstand a period of shrinkage.

11. Some manufacturers imitate a rough-hewn log so skillfully that it is difficult to distinguish it from the real one.

12. House design in scandinavian style using blockhouse

13. Natural wood and wormhole pattern applied on the surface

Basement siding - wide design possibilities

The design of any building, be it small private house, or a two-story cottage, wins when beautiful design plinth. It requires greater strength from the sheathing than the walls, since the probability of mechanical damage in the lower part is greater. For this, special - dense, durable types of siding with different textures have been created.

Some of them imitate brickwork, other - rubble stone, rounded boulders. With their help, you can make the design of any private cottage or country house unique. They are used not only for the basement, but also for sheathing columns, the first floor, and other architectural elements (chimneys and chimneys).

Siding is one of the building materials for wall cladding. With it, you can completely change the appearance of a private house at a low cost, if the house is still solid, but already quite old. In addition, finishing, sheathing with siding is used outside.

Laid on top of the insulation, it not only hides it, but also improves the entire exterior of the house. It is for this reason that many home owners decide to make such changes to the appearance of their home. And all the work will help to do the right step-by-step instructions for self-plating the house with siding.

A bit of history

This type of sheathing was invented by our Pomors. For hunting, strong, light ships were needed. It was in shipbuilding that this type of ship plating was used. Actually, the very word siding (Siding) is translated as tes. Northern peoples have adopted this technology to insulate their homes by sheathing their homes with battens. In addition to insulation, this technology made it possible to speed up the construction of houses on the northern coast, and was very popular with Russian pioneers.

Today, siding is made from modern building materials:

• Vinyl;
• metal;
• Cement (fiber cement siding);
• tree.

Various types of siding allow you to completely change the appearance of a private house without significant financial costs.

Preparing for sheathing

Preparatory work for cladding a house with siding is not very difficult. The entire building will need to be carefully inspected and several measurements taken. If bulges are visible masonry mortar, they just need to be knocked down. Protruding nails or drive back or remove altogether. Small protrusions, more than 6 mm high, should also be eliminated if possible.

Inspection

When inspecting the house, it is also necessary to identify the unevenness of the walls, basement, corners, window openings and other architectural elements- in general, wherever they are planned facing works siding. Such measurements are best done using a long standard metal rail, cord and tape measure. Deviation from the plane is permissible no more than 12 mm. In local places - no more than 6 mm.

In other words, if the entire wall is not rectangular shape, and diamond-shaped - then the difference between the diagonals should be no more than 12 mm. The same option, but for a window or door - 6 mm.

The general unevenness of the entire wall (pediment, cornice, plinth) should not exceed 12 mm.
The building can eventually sink to one side and tilt. The slope of the wall or the entire building is checked with a plumb line. Allowed deviation from the vertical is not more than 25 mm. If the slope of the entire building is more than allowed, then it is already in a pre-emergency state. If it is not eliminated, then further siding work is simply pointless.

Preparatory work

After checking the geometry of the building, it is required to carry out a complex preparatory work. The platbands, drains, gratings, etc. are removed. If cracks are found in the walls, near window and door openings, seal them either with mounting foam or simply with cement mortar. If you find: cracked plaster, peeling paint, areas covered with mold - thoroughly clean such areas. wooden walls treat with any antiseptic.

Tools and materials

Before starting work on facing the house with siding, make sure that you have a complete set of available tools:

• Electric screwdriver and screwdriver;
• Hammer;
• Roulettes (with laser it is easier and more convenient to work);
• Building level;
• Stairs.

How to cut extensions

When facing a building finishing panels is used in its entirety. But in some places you will have to make additions from the same material. Depending on what material will be used for cladding, siding, a tool for cutting panels is also selected.

For vinyl

• Electric jigsaw with a fine-toothed blade;
• Bulgarian;
• Sharp knife-cutter;
• Universal;
• Hacksaw for metal;
• Shoe knife.

metal siding

• hacksaw for metal;
• metal scissors;
• circular electric saw with teeth from Pobedit.

Advice! The use of an angle grinder (grinder) is accompanied by heating of the metal siding at the place of the cut, with damage to the protective top layer.

Material

If you want to do all the cladding work yourself, in order to purchase the entire necessary material you can just contact the big hardware store. It is enough for the seller to simply describe in detail what area of ​​the walls, the number of windows and doors, etc., and he will calculate and select the necessary set of material for work.

And in order to control the quality of the goods, you need to know what signs the material for cladding the house with siding should correspond to:

1. The same thickness throughout the panel.
2. Mandatory presence of a special marking on inside panels. Such marking carries all the necessary information on the material: color, batch number, release date. If there was not enough material for sheathing during the work, you can always buy it in addition, focusing on this marking.
3. High-quality panels have an anti-hurricane lock. It is made in the form of a bend on top of the panel and is located above the holes for fasteners.
4. A sure sign that a company takes care of its image is the presence of additional elements and accessories in a set with materials.
5. All products must be certified and warranty obligations. The minimum warranty period for coverage should be 50 years.
6. Responsible sellers will definitely attach instructions for installing siding to the purchased product.

Lathing installation

First, markup is done. Straight lines are drawn on the walls of the house, so that it turns out closed loop. To make the line horizontal, a horizontal level helps. At the corners of the house from the horizontal line, it is necessary to make measurements with a tape measure to identify minimum distance to the plinth. When the minimum distance is set at this level, the string for the contour is pulled. The starting bar will be mounted on it.

The next stage is the installation of elements of vertical metal guides from the mounting horizon, starting from the corners. The distance between the vertical slats is 35-45 cm. Additional guides are made near windows and doors. The main condition is that they should not intersect anywhere.

This is necessary in order to constantly circulate air under the siding, preventing the appearance of mold.
For walls made of brick and concrete, the guides are made of a special profile. For log walls, slats with a section of 60x40 mm, treated with an antiseptic solution, are used.

Waterproofing and insulation

If the crate is installed on wooden and aerated concrete walls required to install waterproofing.

Insulation of the walls with a mineral plate is carried out at the request of the owner of the house, but a moisture-windproof membrane must be installed in any case. If there is no insulation, the film is attached to the wall of the house. If there is a layer of insulation, a waterproofing layer is attached on top of it. Since a ventilation gap between the insulation panels and the siding is required, a crate is built over the insulation layer.

Guides

Now that the insulation is in place and the batten is ready, it's time to install siding accessories such as:

• external and internal elements at the corners of the structure;
• slats for window and door openings;
• ebbs on the basement of the building and windows.

The basement drainage is fixed at the intended level under the lower siding bar so that the upper edge runs along the line. Corner elements fasten rigidly on self-tapping screws at the very top of the extreme hole. The screws following it are twisted into the middle of the slot in 50 cm increments.

Advice! If the profile is not enough, it can be increased by another, overlapping with the previous one with an overlap of five centimeters.

Framing the window begins with the installation of the ebb. It protrudes beyond the window opening by 8-10 cm on both sides. Side window trims are installed on this ledge. From below, the ebb is held by a j-profile. After installing the siding, window decoration is completed by installing platbands.

The process of edging a doorway is almost the same as a window.

Panel installation

The process of installing siding panels is somewhat similar to the LEGO constructor. Each element is connected to the other in turn. The first row from the bottom is attached to the first (starting) bar with light pressure until a click appears from the bottom. From above, through the slots, they are fastened with self-tapping screws in the center, so that the siding moves into them without visible effort. Fastening is carried out from the center to the edges of the building, in increments of 40 cm.

All subsequent panels are attached in the same way, rising from the foundation to the roof. The topmost row ends with a finishing bar.

Basic installation rules

1. IN without fail avoid rigid fastening of siding panels. It should be remembered that the material itself has the property of shrinking in the cold and expanding in the summer. Therefore, the screw is screwed into the center of the hole so that there is a gap of 1 mm between the screw head and the plate.
2. Maintain a gap of 10 mm between the slats and guides. This will protect the siding from damage as it expands in hot weather.
3. Facing a house with siding can be done in any weather, but it should be taken into account that in frost the material becomes brittle and therefore requires more careful handling during installation.

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Describing a cottage or Vacation home we spend a lot of time on it interior decoration. But after all, the first impression of your home largely depends on how it looks from the outside. In addition, the quality of the exterior finish has a significant impact on the safety of the house, its durability, as well as how comfortable living in it can be. Finishing the house outside with siding is in high demand among homeowners. About the reasons for such popularity, about general principles of this type of finish and how houses sheathed with siding look like, we want to tell you.

Thanks to the facing of the house with siding, its appearance and, of course, the impression it makes completely change. The building looks complete. Now it is fully consistent with the style in which it was originally conceived. Facing allows not only to insulate the building, but also to protect it from wind, rain and snow.

Thanks to siding, any building acquires a well-groomed and respectable appearance. In addition, this finishing material is an excellent protection for the house itself.

Using siding for cottage cladding allows you to save your finances and time spent on exterior finishing work. In addition, this material has good performance characteristics and resistance to external influences. Its use allows you to combine the procedure for warming the house with its exterior finish.

This material is so diverse in its texture and color that there is always a suitable option for any cottage or cottage. Another indisputable advantage of siding is the ease of care for it: it is enough just to wash it from time to time.

Choosing the right type of siding

It can be assumed that all houses sheathed with siding are similar to each other, but this is not so. Firstly, individual characteristics buildings are given the color scheme chosen by its owners. Secondly, the diverse texture of this finishing material.

Option #1 - Durable Vinyl Panels

Perhaps, it is vinyl panels that enjoy the special attention of buyers. This siding can have a smooth surface or mimic wood, brick, and even natural stone. PVC panels are really presented in a very diverse way.

Vinyl siding is especially diverse: it can have a smooth or textured surface, please with bright and contrasting colors.

This material has many useful qualities, which provide a high demand for it:

• affordable price;
• light weight of the panels, which greatly facilitates the installation procedure;
• durability of the material: it can last more than 50 years;
• environmental friendliness;
• a wide range of this type of product is able to satisfy customers with a variety of requests.

Exploitation vinyl siding allowed under temperature conditions from 50 degrees of heat to 50 degrees of frost. But this material is highly sensitive to temperature changes.

When using vinyl panels for the exterior cladding of a building, it is necessary to take into account the coefficient of linear expansion of this material when heated. Otherwise, the panels may be deformed by a sharp change in temperature.

Another nice feature of PVC panels is the ability to combine them with other materials. With basement siding, for example

Option #2 - classic wood siding

When plastic was not even heard of in the building materials market, wooden siding was used for cladding houses. It is he who is still considered the most noble and expensive facing material to this day.

Modern wood siding is no longer quite wood. These panels with amazing smooth surface obtained by pressing high temperature blends of wood fibers and polymers

In addition to environmental cleanliness, which is an indisputable advantage of this material, it is also famous for other positive qualities.

It has:

• high level of strength;
• good indicators of thermal insulation;
• decorative.

However, wood also has disadvantages. Today it is unreasonably expensive material. In order for it to last longer, it must be treated with antiseptics and fire retardants. It also needs coloring. However, wood can warp from excess moisture and for a number of other reasons. And such a sheathing will last much less than vinyl.

If you think that you see a house trimmed with wood in front of you, then you are mistaken. This is her skillful imitation - metal siding

Today, this type of siding has practically fallen into disuse, since it is easier and more reliable to use materials that can imitate wood.

Option #3 - respectable cement material

You will often find cement siding on the market. In the production of this building material, not only cement is used High Quality, but also small elastic fibers of cellulose, which is added to the solution. As a rule, such material imitates finishing stone and is not inferior to him in terms of technical and decorative qualities. A house with a similar sheathing acquires a very respectable appearance.

Houses finished with cement siding look especially respectable. This is a solid material, which requires special strength of the building frame.

The undoubted advantages of this facing material are:

• its increased reliability and strength;
• the material is geometrically stable and does not depend on temperature changes;
• resistance to various natural factors: rain, snow, direct sunlight;
• this material is not subject to rotting, fireproof, it does not need to be treated against mold and fungus;
• cement sheathing can be easily restored without having to dismantle it.

The disadvantage of this material is its expensive installation. First, heavy cement siding is not easy to install. Secondly, during the installation process, special tool, which cut the panels. During this procedure, silicon dust is generated. To prevent it from entering the lungs, it is necessary to use protective equipment.

Unlike vinyl siding, the geometry of the cement finish never changes and does not depend on the temperature regime.

To withstand the weight of such a facing material, the building frame must have increased strength.

Option #4 - beautiful and expensive ceramics

And ceramic siding is not used so often. It is produced on the basis of silicate materials with the addition of fiber fibers. A special hypercoating is applied to the workpieces, consisting of silicon-acrylic and inorganic dyes. After that, the product is subjected to hardening, as a result of which a ceramic surface is formed.

This expensive ceramic siding is made in Japan. It is original, beautiful and durable, but the house lined with it must also have a certain margin of safety.

This facing material is highly resistant to precipitation and solar radiation. Its coating does not fade, does not respond to vibrations.

The advantages of this material lies in its:

• exceptional sound and thermal insulation;
• undemanding to care;
• strength, incombustibility and durability.

The disadvantages of this material are the same as those of cement products: this heavy cladding requires a reinforced frame of the house. Ceramic material and he is expensive, and its installation is also not cheap.

Ceramic siding does not burn, although asbestos is not used in its creation. It has excellent thermal insulation properties and prevents the occurrence of condensate, which can reduce the strength of the building.

Option #5 - metal siding

After vinyl, metal siding is perhaps the second most popular. It is used for sheathing not only residential buildings, but also public buildings. This material is made of steel, aluminum and zinc:

• Steel. Steel panels are either painted using a special powder or coated polymer layer. As long as the protective coating is not broken, the panels are perfectly protected from corrosion. This material does not burn, is highly durable and decorative, easy to install. Its disadvantages are poor sound and thermal insulation properties.
• Zinc. This material appeared on the market recently and is not in great demand due to its high cost. The surface of such panels is gray or black. Zinc siding has the main advantages of steel.
• Aluminum. Aluminum panels are practically not subject to corrosion and are lightweight. Their resistance is appropriate to use in those places where the polymer coating of steel panels can peel off from the base, that is, where the panels have to be cut. This is an expensive material that is easily deformed if the conditions of its transportation are violated.

Metal siding is often used to create high-tech designs. However, it is by no means in high demand mirror panels, and products that imitate wooden beam. There are also panels that depict wooden frame. This metal siding is very similar to logs and is called "block house".

Metal siding can depict not only wood, but also brick, for example. The fact that this is still siding confirms the reflection of light from the wall surface on the left side of the photo.

Metal siding successfully creates an imitation log cabin- block house. The result is a beautiful and durable structure that does not require special care.

Option #6 - basement siding

The panels that are used for sheathing the base are made from highly durable polymers. In the process of their production, various additives and high pressure are used. Surface basement siding reproduces the appearance natural materials: stone and wood.

To finish the basement, siding is used, which is different high level strength. Sometimes it is used in combination with other types of wall decoration.

The basement of any building must be specially protected durable coating. After all, it is in direct contact with the surface of the earth, is subjected to mechanical stress and is affected by excess moisture. Plinth panels are specially made thicker and stronger than wall panels. They can be mounted on a simple crate.

Additional advantages of this finishing material are its rich colors, good thermal insulation properties, high strength and decorative effect. Due to its reinforced structure, such material has improved performance, but it also costs more.

Basement siding - beautiful material. For this reason, it is sometimes used not only for lining the basement, but also for the exterior of the entire building.

Wall siding is different. With it, you can give the building a look that matches different styles. It can look like a castle made of natural stone, like a brick building, and even like a log cabin. At the same time, not only the decorative effect of the house is ensured, but also its thermal insulation.

This video will tell you how to choose wall and hemming siding:

Calculation of the required amount of material

To calculate the need for siding, it is enough to recall the geometry that we all studied in high school. Mentally break the surface to be sheathed into rectangles and triangles. Knowing the formulas for the area of ​​these figures, we calculate the total space with which we have to work. The final amount of coverage is determined after exclusion from the calculated total area walls square windows and doors.

It is necessary to take into account not only the siding that will go to cover the walls, but also different kind strips, window frames and other elements necessary during the installation process

Now we have to determine how many panels we need to complete the planned work. Siding panels are produced different widths and length. We determine the area of ​​​​one panel and divide by it the just calculated size of the surface that we will cover. We get the desired number of panels. Please note that when choosing the size of the panel, we must take care to minimize the waste that will inevitably occur during the cutting process. For waste, it is customary to add up to 10% to the amount of material received.

In addition to the main panels for cladding, the following materials are needed:

• starting bar - installation of siding begins with its installation. The need for it is determined by dividing the entire outer perimeter of the house by the length of one plank.
• corner strips - the number of internal and external corners of the house is determined by counting their number on the sheathed surface. If the structure is higher than the length corner strips, the need for them increases accordingly.
• connecting strips - they are needed when the wall of the house is longer than the siding panel. Determining the need for them is carried out piece by piece.
• finishing bar - it is installed horizontally at the completion of the cladding, as well as under the windows.
• window profile - the calculation of this element is carried out piece by piece.

What tool will be required?

When the facing material is prepared for work, you need to collect all the necessary tools in one place.

All the tools that the master needs should always be at hand. For this purpose, a special belt is often used.

We will need:

• ruler, square, tape measure;
• a hacksaw with fine teeth or a grinder equipped with a circle for metal;
• furniture stapler and hammer for working with wooden crates;
• screwdriver and screws;
• metal scissors, awl, knife;
• level by 1.5 meters, water level, plumb;
• construction pencil or chalk.

Do not forget that to work at the top level, you will need or scaffolding, or stairs.

Sheathing, insulation, waterproofing

Installation of outdoor siding is impossible without crates. With its help, the walls of the building become perfectly smooth. As the frame of the crate, a wooden beam or a special metallic profile. Preference should be given to the profile, because it retains its performance properties longer.

1 - Heat insulation, 2 - Anchor for insulating materials, 3 - Wall, 4 - Waterproofing and wind protection, 5 - Additional elements, 6 - Mounting bracket KK with a projection of 55 to 230 mm, 7 - Mounting L-profile 40x40

As a rule, the distance between the frame guides is 50 cm - 1 meter. The actual step depends on the characteristics of the building and the width of the insulation used, which will be mounted between the rails. Frame blocks must be present where the panels are joined around the openings of windows and doors.

Insulation should regulate the temperature in the house in heat and cold. You can choose different heaters, but mineral wool from basalt fiber is considered the most acceptable. It is she who helps to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the house. In addition, it is a fireproof material. It has only one significant drawback - cotton wool can interact with moisture.

In order to protect the wool from moisture, a waterproofing layer is applied. When mineral wool is fixed around the window, it must be cut with a slight overlap to the actual dimensions of the opening.

Details of the siding process can be seen in the video:

Photo selection of houses sheathed with siding

We also invite you to look at photos of houses sheathed with various siding so that you can see how attractive they become.