– this is modern facing material for finishing buildings with a rich assortment color range and textures.
It performs several main functions:
Siding panels are made from various materials: wood, steel, cement, ceramics, vinyl.
Vinyl siding has gained particular popularity in construction market, thanks to the low price, durability, decorative properties and quality characteristics:
The undoubted advantage of siding is that you can use it for cladding a house without inviting specialists, with your own hands.
Fastening the panels is recommended with galvanized or aluminum nails, staples to wood, but practitioners often use self-tapping screws, which are convenient for working at heights using a screwdriver and a magnetic attachment. The main thing is resistance to corrosion, otherwise over time the appearance will be spoiled by rusty spots.
The procedure for installing the panels is as follows:
Despite the general rules and procedures, each type of siding has some of its own characteristics:
Main components include:
Additionally, you will need ventilation vents and other possible accessories made of the same material as.
Surface preparation includes the following necessary work:
In order to create thermal insulation and reduce the load on the walls, the sheathing is fastened to the prepared sheathing. It is impossible to mount the profile on walls, even fairly smooth ones.
Installation of wooden sheathing If the new wooden walls are perfectly smooth, no lathing is done. But this happens very rarely. For stone and block surfaces, sheathing is required. Its installation is necessary to ensure support of the siding in one plane.
The sheathing frame maintains free space between the wall and the sheathing, which allows it to retain heat in winter and protect it from overheating in summer.
The material for the sheathing is selected depending on the type of surface:
The procedure for making the sheathing is as follows:
At the same time, the building can be insulated with polystyrene foam, glass wool or polyethylene, provided that the ventilation space is preserved. Therefore, the thickness of the timber or sheathing slats should be greater than the insulation layer. Do not allow moisture to accumulate behind the siding panels to prevent mold or mildew from developing.
Finishing with siding is the second life of a house, which has retained its strength and received a new aesthetic appearance.
Siding is no longer an innovation. We are used to using different types of this material, it is found both on facades and in the interior, in buildings of all purposes.
How to attach siding to create flat surface, decorating the facade is a question that concerns many individual developers.
Having heard that siding was being used for the first time in America, a Russian carpenter a couple of centuries ago simply threw up his hands. What siding? Look at the Russian North: half of the churches are paneled, and residential buildings“naughty” - sheathed with thin wooden planks from different angles - protection from bad weather, concern for durability. Once again “ours” comes to us from the West under a new name. The historical excursion is over.
What is modern siding, what types exist, how to properly attach siding to the wall, and how to fix it?
Today this type finishing panels are released from the most different materials:
Most often used vinyl siding– very light, easy to install, durable, attractive at low price. Negative characteristics include fragility: it is pressed and breaks with an accidental strong impact.
Acrylic siding is stronger than vinyl, more resistant to low temperatures and UV radiation.
Fiber cement is noticeably heavier, but its strength is significantly higher than the previous ones. It is durable, resistant to temperature fluctuations, and has many different designs that imitate natural materials.
Two types of metal siding are produced from galvanized steel sheet painted according to RAL:
Aluminum is much lighter than steel, reduces the load on walls and foundations, is durable, but not resistant to mechanical damage.
Wooden siding is a classic of the genre, but to maintain the finish in working order it requires the renewal of fireproof and antiseptic impregnation at intervals of 3–5 years, depending on the composition used.
Siding is produced with the most different designs surfaces, it can imitate rubble and brickwork, bark beetle plaster, can be plain painted and with a perforated surface. Individual developers in most cases choose vinyl: the siding can be attached to any wall, they are attracted low price material and the possibility of mounting on wooden guides.
All types of panels perform two functions:
The panels are also mounted according to the same principle: special combs are installed on the guides, and the panels are placed on them. The layout of the panels can be varied: horizontal, vertical, at an angle. What to attach the siding to? Two options: special fasteners (most often used for metal and fiber cement) or wooden beams.
Like any other work in building a house, it requires accuracy, but is quite accessible to a beginner. To obtain a high-quality, smooth cladding surface, it is necessary to follow the rules, if not followed, there will be no one to blame for poor quality work:
IMPORTANT: if necessary, insulate the house and perform cladding possible options actions:
In the first case, it is necessary to use special fasteners and slab fiber insulation with a laminated surface or geotextiles; the cladding must be mounted at a distance of at least 40 mm from the insulation.
In the second case, it is possible to use polystyrene foam boards and “wet plaster”.
It is preferable to carry out the work in the third way, the cladding is attached to an already leveled surface.
It would be useful to clear the space of vegetation and debris at a distance of up to 50 cm from the wall, and when finishing a house with a height of 2 or more floors, construct scaffolding that can be rented.
Having chosen the type of plank, we purchase the materials necessary for the work:
Tools required:
Desirable protective equipment: glasses, respirator, gloves. Having prepared the scope of work, we proceed to installation.
The work begins with the implementation of timber sheathing minimum cross-section 20 x 40 mm. The timber must be dried to 15-22% humidity, impregnated with fungicide and antipyrine.
When the siding is laid out horizontally, we fasten the timber vertically, and when the slats are laid out vertically - horizontally with a pitch of no more than 600 mm. We check the vertical with a plumb line. Be sure to install bars along the edges of window and door openings.
To fasten timber to wooden walls, we use nails or self-tapping screws; when fastening to an insulated wall, dowels are used using screws with a length exceeding the thickness of the insulation layer plus the thickness of the timber by 50 mm. Vinyl siding must be secured to the timber using galvanized self-tapping screws.
IMPORTANT: we take into account seasonal temperature expansion - when fastening, we do not tighten the screws tightly; for additional elements we make a gap of 4–5 mm, in winter – 7–9 mm.
In the video you will see how sidin is installed in an overlapping manner on a wooden frame.
Properly installed siding will last for many years, decorating the house and delighting the owners. And the question: is siding a forced decision? - will not arise. Siding is a hit of facade design!
In a private home there is always something to repair, for this reason it is better to have your own tool. If you don’t have the tool, you can buy it before finishing the house with siding. Believe me, it will not gather dust idle after laying the siding with your own hands is finished. So, to carry out the work you will need to purchase:
Tip: when working with metal frame siding, it is convenient to use a regular building level, which is additionally equipped with magnets. Using magnets, the level can be installed on the profile and not held, this greatly facilitates the work of leveling the subsystem.
Advice: to facilitate installation in the upper part of the facade, special scaffolding is used. If the height of the house is more than one floor, such scaffolding can be built up, thereby providing access to the highest point.
Next, let's move on to studying how to install metal siding with your own hands. The instructions for dummies include the following sequence for covering a house with siding with your own hands:
To carry out the installation of siding panels, it is necessary to calculate in advance the required amount of materials. To do this, you need to measure the length and height of all walls that need finishing, and then calculate their area.
Tip: to calculate the required amount of materials, only the clean area of the walls is used. To determine it, it is necessary to subtract the total area of all windows from the rough area.
To determine the required amount of metal profile in linear meters, you need to multiply the net area of the walls by a factor of 2.2. The resulting result can be divided by 3, thus finding out the number of pieces of the profile.
To install each profile, six metal hangers are required, thus, by multiplying the number of profiles by six, you can find out the exact number of hangers.
It is not difficult to calculate the required number of screws or dowel nails for attaching hangers. You will need two of them per suspension, so you need to multiply the number of suspensions by 2 and get the required number.
Insulation, for sale cubic meters, respectively, multiplying the net area of the walls for finishing with siding by the thickness of the insulation, you can find out the volume of material that will be needed for the work.
The siding itself for finishing a house is calculated quite simply, since you can calculate the area of one siding panel, then divide the net area by the area of one panel and find out the required quantity.
Self-tapping screws for assembling the frame and fastening the panels are calculated based on the clean area that needs finishing. For every square meter of area, 50 screws will be required.
After everything has been done and the material has been purchased, you can begin installing the metal siding yourself. Step-by-step instruction advises starting work from the preparatory stage.
Advice: If work is carried out in a new house that does not yet have window trim, preparatory stage you can check the integrity of the window sealing material and, if necessary, foam the defective areas using polyurethane foam.
The preparatory stage includes the following work:
After preparatory work Before assembling the frame, it is necessary to install a vapor barrier and insulation.
Important: if polyurethane foam is used for insulation, then there is no need to install a vapor barrier and you can immediately begin marking and installing hangers. Work on the insulation of the facade can be carried out both after the frame is installed and before its assembly, and after the frame has already been assembled.
The vapor barrier is fixed vertically with an overlap of 10–15 cm. If the walls of the house are wooden, then the work is carried out using a construction stapler, otherwise additional dowels with washers placed under the screw head will be needed for fastening.
After installing the vapor barrier, thermal insulation is laid and secured using dowels for insulating materials. At this stage, there is no need to secure the thermal insulation to a large number of dowels, since in the future it will be securely fixed using hangers for the metal profile installed on top of it.
When marking, you need to remember the basic rules for installing the frame; adhering to them, you will not be able to make mistakes when installing the frame. The basic rules for installing a subsystem include the following mandatory requirements:
Work on assembling the frame begins with the installation of the outer profiles. They must be secured strictly vertically. The location is controlled using a level. Next, between the outer profiles, for ease of installation of the remaining frame elements, you can stretch several rows of construction cords. As a rule, three rows are made (at the very bottom, in the center and at the top).
After the frame is assembled, you can check its correct installation using metal rule or profile. To do this, you need to press the rule to the frame, grabbing at least three profiles. If the rule is pressed tightly against all three elements of the system, it means that the assembly was carried out correctly, otherwise, when curvature is observed and the rule is not pressed tightly, it is necessary to carry out work to eliminate the causes of this phenomenon.
Metal siding, unlike its plastic counterparts, has sufficient rigidity and can be installed without additional elements. For example, such as corner or near window trims.
You need to start work on attaching the siding to the frame from the bottom and gradually work your way up. To attach the first strip of siding, you can use a starting strip, which must be leveled horizontally and firmly attached to the frame using 13mm psh-tapping screws.
If desired, you can do without the starting one; in this case, the siding strip is immediately leveled and attached. To prevent the lower part of the siding from dangling, it is secured to the profile with self-tapping screws.
Important: when attaching metal siding without an additional starting strip, the bottom row of screws holding the strip of siding will be visible. If this is unacceptable, you must use a starting strip for installation.
The length of one strip of siding is six meters. In the event that this is not enough to cover the entire width of the wall, a special connecting profile is used to connect the siding strips. It is installed strictly vertically, in the place where the siding panels are planned to be joined. To install a connecting profile in a place where there is no frame element, you can make horizontal jumpers between two adjacent profiles. The distance between jumpers should not exceed 0.6 m.
After the first strip has been installed and its horizontal position has been checked, the next strip can be installed. To do this, the technological bend on it is installed in the groove of the already mounted strip, after which it is secured in the upper part. The siding is fastened using PSh self-tapping screws, no more than 13 mm long.
Advice: although the preparatory work and installation of the frame can be done alone, then it is not so easy to cope with the installation of six-meter strips of siding alone. It is much more convenient to carry out installation with an assistant.
Unlike metal siding, the plastic version does not have sufficient rigidity and for this reason must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and together with additional structural elements. Therefore, installation work plastic siding begin with the installation of corner and, if necessary, connecting strips. All recommendations for proper installation of siding can be found on the product packaging. But we will still consider the particularly important points. The first point is the need to maintain gaps that compensate for the thermal linear expansion of the product. The gap should be at least 0.5 mm and no more than 1 cm.
The second point is that plastic siding, unlike metal siding, must be secured in such a way that installed panel could be freely moved to the left or right, to the distance provided by the technological perforation. To achieve this result, when attaching plastic panels siding, the fastening screws should be installed approximately in the middle of the perforation and not tightened to the end.
By observing these simple rules installation, you can be confident in the quality of the final result.
Below you can watch a video description of how to install siding with your own hands; the video shows step by step the entire process of finishing the facade; in fact, these are instructions for installing siding, with a step-by-step process described in video format.
Above, we familiarized ourselves with how to install siding with our own hands. The described step-by-step instructions are quite detailed, but still do not include all the necessary information. Siding installation work is not difficult if you follow the instructions. The main thing when installing plastic siding is to maintain the gaps and install the fastening screws so that the siding panel can move freely to the distance provided for by the mounting perforations.
The siding installation diagram may differ depending on the material from which it is made. Sheathing a house with metal siding is a little easier for a novice craftsman than studying the instructions for installing plastic siding and carrying out the work, following the required procedure and technical recommendations of the manufacturer of this material.
Siding is one of the types of building materials for wall cladding. With its help, you can completely change the appearance of a private house at low cost, if the house is still good, but already quite old. In addition, finishing and siding are used for the outside.
Layed 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. Step-by-step instructions on how to cover your house with siding yourself will help you do all the work correctly.
This type of cladding was invented by our Pomors. For hunting, durable, light vessels were needed. It was in shipbuilding that this type of ship plating was used. Actually, the word siding itself is translated as plank. Northern peoples adopted this technology to insulate their homes, lining their houses with planks. In addition to insulation, this technology made it possible to speed up the construction of houses on the northern coast, and was very popular among Russian pioneers.
Nowadays, siding is made from modern building materials:
Various types of siding allow you to completely change the appearance of a private home without significant financial costs.
Preparatory work for covering a house with siding is not very difficult. The entire building will need to be carefully inspected and several measurements taken. If swelling is visible masonry mortar, you just need to shoot them down. Either drive the protruding nails back or remove them altogether. If possible, small protrusions more than 6 mm in height should also be eliminated.
When inspecting a house, it is also necessary to identify unevenness in the walls, base, corners, window openings and other architectural elements - in general, wherever facing works siding. It is better to carry out such measurements using a long reference metal slats, cord and tape measure. Deviation from the plane is permissible no more than 12 mm. In local places – no more than 6 mm.
Simply put, if the entire wall is not rectangular shape, and diamond-shaped - then the difference in 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.
Over time, the building may sag on one side and tilt. The inclination of a wall or the entire building is checked using a plumb line. Deviation from the vertical is allowed no more than 25 mm. If the slope of the entire building is greater than permissible, then it is already in a pre-emergency condition. If it is not eliminated, then further work on siding is simply pointless.
After checking the geometry of the building, a set of preparatory work is required. Platbands, drains, grates, etc. are removed. If you find cracks in the walls, near window and door openings, seal them either with polyurethane foam or simply with cement mortar. If you find: broken plaster, peeling paint, areas covered with mold - thoroughly clean such areas. Treat wooden walls with any antiseptic.
Before starting work on siding your house, make sure you have a full set of available tools:
When cladding a building, part of the finishing panels is used entirely. But in some places you will have to make extensions from the same material. Depending on what material will be used for cladding and siding, the tool for cutting the panels is also selected.
Advice! The use of an angle grinder (grinder) is accompanied by heating of the metal siding at the cut site, damaging the protective top layer.
If you want to do all the cladding work yourself, in order to purchase all required material you can just contact a large hardware store. The seller simply needs to describe in detail the area of the walls, the number of windows and doors, etc., and he will calculate and select the necessary set of materials for the job.
And in order to control the quality of the product, you need to know what characteristics the material for covering a house with siding must meet:
First, markings are made. Straight lines are drawn on the walls of the house so as to create a closed contour. To make the line horizontal, a horizontal level helps. At the corners of the house from the horizontal line, it is necessary to take measurements with a tape measure to identify minimum distance to the base. 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 installation 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 to ensure that air constantly circulates under the siding, preventing the formation of mold.
For walls made of brick and concrete, the guides are made from a special profile. For log walls, slats with a cross section of 60x40 mm, treated with an antiseptic solution, are used.
If the sheathing is installed on wooden and aerated concrete walls, installation of waterproofing is required.
Insulation of walls with mini-slabs is carried out at the request of the house owner, but a moisture-and-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 layer of waterproofing is attached on top of it. Since a gap for ventilation between the insulation panels and the siding is required, a sheathing is constructed on top of the insulation layer.
Now that the insulation is in place and the sheathing is ready, it’s time to install siding accessories, such as:
The basement drainage is fixed at the intended level under the lower siding strip so that the upper edge runs along the line. The corner elements are attached rigidly to self-tapping screws at the very top of the outer hole. The subsequent screws are screwed into the middle of the slot in increments of 50 cm.
Advice! If the profile is not enough, it can be built up with another one, overlapping with the previous one with an overlap of five centimeters.
Window framing begins with the installation of the ebb. It protrudes beyond the window opening by 8-10 cm on both sides. The side window strips are installed on this protrusion. From below, the ebb is held in place by a j-profile. After installing the siding, the window design is completed by installing the trim.
The process of edging a doorway is almost identical to that of a window.
The process of installing siding panels is somewhat similar to a LEGO set. 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 below. At the top, 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 strip.
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I have the following problem. House old building, and just needs to be insulated corner room, in winter it’s cold, damp and mold grows on the walls. There is not enough money to cover the entire house, so we decided to start from this place. This is an extension, and not made very well. Deviation from the plane is about 20 mm. So far we have decided that horizontal cladding will show all the shortcomings, and vertical cladding will hide it, but we doubt whether this is so.
The question arose before winter of covering the house with siding. Since I am not a builder myself, I encountered this for the first time. I re-read a bunch different advice, sites that tell you what and how to do. But I haven’t been able to find anyone who can put it all in concrete terms. I came across this article. I read and understood everything very carefully. What, how to do and what will be needed. As a result, I bought beige metal siding and got to work. Since I was on vacation, my friend and I did everything quickly. It’s good that the house is recently built, so all the corners and walls are even. There were practically no difficulties. The result is a satisfied wife and beautiful house. Thanks for the article, it turned out to be very useful.
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The construction of a private house involves 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 a lock and an edge. It has a number of valuable advantages, excellent performance characteristics and attractive appearance. Siding can be smooth and glossy, imitating 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 | Flaws | |
|---|---|---|
| It can reproduce any texture, looks impressive, and has a wide range of colors. Sheathing made from this type of siding is resistant to negative factors(can be used at temperatures from -50 to +50), is lightweight and has an affordable price | At high humidity and sudden temperature changes can become deformed, is susceptible to mechanical damage, and has a relatively short service life |
| Resistant to sun fading and high temperatures(up to +85 degrees), excellent strength characteristics, resistance to chemicals, does not have the ability to ignite | High price |
| The material is strong and durable, resistant to temperature changes, does not contribute to the proliferation of fungal spores and harmful microorganisms | Low sound insulation, possibility of peeling of the coating from metal base at the incision sites. Aluminum siding is subject to mechanical damage, after which it must be returned original appearance no longer possible |
| High environmental friendliness, thermal insulation, variety of texture and pattern on the cut | Insufficient strength, fragility, flammability and deformation, difficulty in maintenance, high cost |
| The material can replace a natural stone, as it is made from cement, water, sand and cellulose. Resistant to atmospheric influences, not subject to corrosion, rotting, does not contribute to the development of fungus and mold, easy to operate | High price, difficult to purchase (practically not common in Russia) |
If we're talking about O 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, since it is considered the most practical and inexpensive option for finishing the facade of any building. It is made from 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 you can do all the work yourself.
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.
Vinyl panels can be horizontal or vertical. The second type is less familiar to domestic consumers, 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.
Otherwise, these types of siding practically do not differ from each other, since they are made from the same material, and also require compliance with certain rules during installation.
This type of material is intended for cladding vertical surfaces and, in turn, is divided into several types:
The main difference between shiplap and herringbone is the presence of a characteristic break in the center of the panel, with the first type most common in Europe and Russia, and the second in the USA and Canada. Siding types are marked with the Latin letters T (triple herringbone), D (double) and S (single). After the letter designation there is a number that indicates the width of the panel - for example, the marking S 4.5 indicates a single herringbone panel with a bend thickness of 4.5 inches (approximately 114 mm).
Block house
Basement siding is a material that is used to cover the lower part of a building. They are twice as thick as regular ones cladding panels, due to which they are characterized by increased strength and are not subject to deformation and all kinds of damage. At the same time, the mass of the panels is very small, that is, their installation does not require additional reinforcement of the foundation.
Soffit is essentially ceiling siding, which is used to cover the protruding part of the roof and finish ceilings in attics and attics. Similar 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 can be perforated, mixed and non-perforated.
To make siding look attractive, it is necessary to use not only panels, but also profiles and accessories that give it a complete look.
These additional elements include:
It should be noted that all of the above accessories 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.
Installing siding panels is a fairly simple, but painstaking and time-consuming task that requires not only precision and accuracy, but also strict adherence to installation 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, which should be remembered when performing work.
Error 2. Installers screw the screws all the way into the perforation, this should not be done
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.
Screwdrivers
Siding installation begins with calculating 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 numbers. In addition, it is necessary to create detailed diagram cladding of the building, where all required 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 being done for the first time, some elements may be damaged.
After purchasing siding, you can move on to the main stages of work, and the first of them is preparing available tools and materials.
Siding panels for installation and materials for making sheathing must be absolutely intact, without cracks, chips or flaws. If the work is planned to be carried out in winter, the siding should be allowed to “rest” outside at a temperature of at least 15 degrees.
In addition, you will need to prepare fastening elements (screws, nails, staples), which will penetrate the material at least 20 mm, and a number of tools necessary for cladding the building.
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.
High-quality wall preparation is the key to ensuring that the siding will look neat and attractive. It is best to install the panels on top of moisture-proofing material (it is not necessary to install waterproofing, but experts recommend protecting all places where the siding will come into contact with the walls of the building and openings). Before starting work, the surface must be removed old finishing, as well as all elements that may interfere with installation: shutters, gutters, etc., and clean the surface of the walls from dirt and dust.
Before installing the sheathing, you should check the reliability of all elements of the building: for example, replace all loose and broken boards. To construct a frame for siding, dry and straight bars of appropriate sizes (usually 4x6 cm) without signs of rot, stains or deformation are taken, and they should be treated in advance 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, the frame guides are attached vertically, and vice versa. The distance between them should be 30-40 cm (in regions with difficult weather conditions - about 20 cm). Additional slats are installed around door and window openings, at the bottom and top of the facade, and also where additional accessories (for example, lanterns) will hang.
All parts must be mounted level, checking them with a level from time to time. You can attach the sheathing elements in any way, but the best option are ordinary nails. If the frame is mounted on concrete or brick, holes should be made in the walls in advance using a hammer drill. Places where the siding will come into contact with building materials, should be securely sealed to protect them from moisture and frost.
Most important stage building cladding - installation of panels on the sheathing. It must be carried out as accurately and accurately as possible, in compliance with the rules listed above. The actual installation algorithm for siding panels is as follows.
Step 1. Determine the point from which installation will begin. To do this, find a point in the bottom guide of the frame, move 50 mm away from it, put a mark and lightly screw in the self-tapping screw. Move consistently around the perimeter of the building, continuing to make marks and screw in screws. They also need to be screwed into the corners of the building.
Step 2. Stretch a string between the corner marks, mark on the sheathing slats the places where the corner profiles will be installed (this is where installation begins). Attach the profile to the corner of the frame and put marks along the edges with chalk, then attach it to the sheathing. The remaining corner profiles, external and internal, are fastened in the same way, and fastening must begin with top hole, top down.
Step 3. After the corner elements are installed, you can proceed to installing accessories on window and door openings: trims, flashings and finishing trims.
Step 4. Moving along the perimeter of the rope, make a 6 mm indentation from the edge of the corner profile and attach the starting profile, and then the first starting panel. If it is attached correctly, the rest of the siding will also fit as it should. Be sure to leave a centimeter gap between the elements to compensate for possible thermal 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 become deformed.
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 one in the row and mounted to the frame with hardware, and they need to be driven in, starting from the center and moving towards the sides. The height of the panels should be installed on top of each other: the lower lock of the higher element fits into lock connection lower. Panels can be assembled into sections of arbitrary height and width, depending on design solution. If the panel covers the opening of a window or door, it is necessary to cut off the excess piece so that it fits between the trim or other accessory.
Step 6. The last top row is installed only after the finishing strip. It is necessary to nail it 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 for the gap from the obtained figures. Take the whole panel, mark it so that it fits between the J-profile and the bottom panel, cut it off top part along with the lock.
Step 7 On the top of the prepared panel, create so-called hooks every 20 cm - make small cuts and bend them front side. Insert the trimmed part into the bottom panel and lightly snap it into the locking connection.
The photo shows the installation of the finishing strip
Step 8 The final step is cladding the roof gables. The work is carried out as follows: the J-profile is attached along the corner of the pediment (if more than one element is required, you need to attach the second one with an overlap of 2 cm).
Step 9 Measure the pitch of the roof and cut the siding accordingly. More likely, last panel you will have to nail it using a fastener. This is the only case when it is allowed to drive a nail or screw a screw directly through the panel.
At this point, the installation of siding panels can be considered complete. If everything was done as needed, the result of the work will be an aesthetic, reliable and durable cladding.
It should be noted that vertical siding is installed according to a similar pattern. The only difference is that the sheathing for its installation should not be vertical, but horizontal.
If the panel has been damaged and a new one needs to be put in its place, the work is performed as follows.
Caring for siding panel cladding is much easier than caring for other cladding. It needs to be washed with a hose from time to time, and to remove old stains, use a soft brush or rag. To avoid damaging the material, do not use abrasive household products and harsh improvised means. In addition, do not clean siding with chlorine bleach, organic solvents, substances that contain acetone, or are used to polish furniture. Contaminants from its surface can be easily removed with a solution of water washing powder, as well as any water-based cleaners. If you need to remove chewing gum from the panel, you can use a solution of water and vinegar.
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