One of the currently popular materials for exterior finishing houses are siding. It is inexpensive and has excellent qualities. It is easy to install and reliable in operation.
The instructions on how to install siding are a universal guide.
Various types of siding are attached to a pre-prepared sheathing.
The frame can be assembled from wooden blocks or metal profiles. The second is more preferable because it has greater reliability and durability. Also, metal products are much easier to attach to uneven walls.
The profiles are attached to the wall in half a meter increments. For this purpose, special hangers are used. In this way, you can avoid height differences and unevenness by selecting the sheathing according to the level.
A wooden frame will be cheaper, but you should pay attention to the condition of the material:
In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the material is treated with an antiseptic. This will avoid exposure to moisture and microorganisms.
If the walls of the house are wooden, they also need to be treated.
Before installing the siding with your own hands, you need to prepare the base for the frame with your own hands. Since after covering access to external wall it won’t, it needs to be cleaned of debris, loose elements, and so on.
If there are any defects, they must be eliminated with putty. The wall should be more or less flat. Also, it is necessary to remove all unnecessary elements, such as tiles, trim, bars and gutters.
The most common method of attaching siding is horizontal. This means that the sheathing will need to be mounted vertically.
If the guides are mounted to a wooden house, then nails or screws are used if the wall is made of concrete block or brick, then you need to use dowels, the holes for which must first be drilled in the wall.
Each rail must be level.
It is better to start installing siding for a private house on the less noticeable side of the house, so that you have the opportunity to get your bearings and practice working with a specific material.
Install the panel in lock connection and in the corner profile;
We attach the panel to the frame; It is necessary to observe indentations during installation. If work is carried out in warm weather, the gap between the material and the fasteners should be about 5 mm. If we work in the cold, then about 10 mm.
There is no need to nail down the siding too much, since under the influence of temperatures it will expand and contract, and tight fastening can deform it.
When installing siding, it is also important to drive the nails in correctly. This must be done at a right angle and strictly in the center of the hole. Typically, it is recommended to drive nails at a distance of up to 40 cm from each other.
Also, during installation, you need to ensure that the panels are not stretched, otherwise they may change shape and connect incorrectly to each other.
In order for the siding to be as in the photo - beautiful and even, you need to know and apply some subtleties that will help you cope with some of the difficulties during installation.
Fastening is done strictly from left to right, from bottom to top.
The panels are positioned horizontally and vice versa if the sheathing is horizontal.
We monitor the gaps when attaching the material. This is especially important for vinyl and metal siding. They are most susceptible to temperature effects.
We attach siding only using factory holes. This primarily applies to vinyl panels. If you hammer a nail directly into them, their service life will sharply decrease and they will be more susceptible to destruction.
During installation wood siding It is necessary to use galvanized products, this will help to avoid rapid deterioration of the material.
The cladding of a log house is carried out no earlier than six months after completion of construction. The tree should shrink. If this rule is not followed, the entire siding will simply fail.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the installation of basement siding. A material that is different from the rest of the house is chosen for it, since it acts as a frame.
The frame for it is made in the same way. As a rule, the basement space is left without insulation so that the walls can be better ventilated and “breathe.”
Today in the field building materials presents the widest range of siding produced according to the latest technologies. The most popular among buyers are vinyl, zinc, steel, aluminum and wood material for surface finishing.
Making a choice in favor of a certain type is not enough; you need to know how to lay siding. Regardless of the material, the installation process is almost the same, so it’s enough to figure out how to attach vinyl panels.
Among the variety of materials vinyl siding occupies a leading position and is successfully used in the decoration of residential buildings. It is made in the form of polyvinyl chloride panels with a thickness of 1 mm and is laid by overlapping each other (overlapping). The siding surface may vary in texture, but imitation wood is often used.
The panels are 30-40 cm long and 20-25 cm wide, with slight adjustments depending on the manufacturer.
Siding has become so popular because it has a number of significant advantages, some of which are described below:
Working with siding panels is permissible not only on new buildings, but also for cladding buildings that are in operation. However, before you begin the finishing process, carefully understand the technological intricacies.
When preparing for installation work, you must carefully study the method of covering siding panels by reading the instructions, which indicate step by step order actions.
Siding panels are subject to temperature fluctuations, which can lead to changes in the original geometric parameters. To avoid this during installation, it is necessary to provide clearances for possible deformation.
If you follow all these simple rules and technology, you can easily cover your house with siding panels and give it a beautiful appearance. If everything is done correctly, the result will please you for a long time without additional repairs.
We present to your attention a video that shows how siding is installed on an old wooden house:
Finishing the facade with siding and installing a drainage system:
Cover a building with vinyl siding, even having superficial construction skills and knowing the installation technology of this material many can. It’s not for nothing that this method of decoration leads among others, and not only due to its aesthetic and attractive appearance, low cost, long service life, and also ease of installation.
For installation work facing material You will need the following equipment:
Manufacturers of vinyl siding also produce all the necessary components for its installation:
You will also need galvanized self-tapping screws with a press washer 25-30 cm long. Their number is calculated based on the area of the walls: 20 pcs per 1 m².
Component materials for vinyl siding Two options are used:
Calculation of wall area for subsequent calculation of siding 
Today, the market offers a large assortment of siding from different companies. One of the popular Russian companies is Grand Line. Vinyl is different high quality. This material is highly resistant to impact as well as UV radiation.
Siding from the Nordside company is gaining increasing popularity. Read more about Northside siding. This company's material has wide range colors. Northside siding does not collapse, is not affected by moisture, does not rot, does not rust, and the paint does not fade.
The advantage of this type of material is that it does not require preliminary leveling of the walls. It is enough just to clean the surface from dirt or previous cladding, remove protruding elements (plinths, trim, gutters, etc.).
If cracks are found on the surface of the walls, they are repaired cement mortar to prevent moisture accumulation in winter period.
Important! Wooden walls are cleaned of mold and fungi and treated with primer deep penetration with antiseptic.
The surface on which the facing material is installed must be absolutely dry; this requirement is set by the siding installation technology.
The lathing is made according to the principle:
Insulation (foam plastic, mineral wool) is placed in the sheathing. The main thing to consider is that you need to leave space for a ventilated space between the wall surface and the facing material to prevent rotting processes.
The insulation is covered on top with a water barrier, installed vertically or horizontally with an overlap of 10 cm. The waterproofing is secured to the wooden sheathing with a stapler. The joints can be sealed with tape.
After carrying out heat and waterproofing measures, a frame is made directly under the siding. The principle of the lathing remains the same: metal profile or wooden slats are stuffed in increments of 30-40 cm, all openings are additionally framed.
Installation of vinyl siding involves the following sequence:
The installation of the starting bar occurs along the perimeter of the structure; it is important to set it carefully. Fastening with self-tapping screws is used in increments of 25-30 cm, and perpendicular to the surface. The fastener is screwed strictly into the middle of the oval-shaped hole to prevent bending of the material. The main thing is that the self-tapping screw does not go all the way into the strip, that is, there is a gap of 1 mm between its head and the siding (for convenience, you can apply a coin). In the middle of the joining of two starting strips, a gap of 5-7 mm is required.
Window and door openings located in the same plane as the wall are sheathed with a wide J-profile (platband), into which the siding is subsequently inserted.
If there are slopes, then decoration is reduced to finishing with siding using corner profile. Moreover, first the lower slope is lined (if there is no ebb), then the side slopes with a shift to the center of the opening to prevent the upper panel from coming out of grip in the winter, and finally the upper one.
When installing, the siding panels must fit into the starter strip and snap into place.. Then only the material is fixed with hardware. Fastening of the facing material occurs under constant level checking. For convenience, you can pull the rope.
The finishing strip is attached at the top under the roof itself, further from it the value up to last panel siding. The adjusted strip is bent in an arc and placed under the finishing panel.
? The cost of installation work on siding depends on the following factors:
Vinyl siding installation technology.
Vinyl siding installation. Installation of vertical and horizontal siding, installation of soffit.
How to install vinyl siding yourself.
There are already quite a few, including on this site. The material is practical, relatively inexpensive, absolutely accessible. After the purchase, the following question immediately arises: should I entrust the sheathing to an invited craftsman, or should I do it myself? The first option is preferable if there is excess money. If there is none, you will have to install the siding yourself. Video instructions (and more than one) will help any novice builder master this process.
Before you begin directly installing the siding, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparatory work. This will take some time, but it will provide comfortable work and will eliminate errors. What activities should be included in the preparatory phase?
Only after this can we say that preparatory work finished, and the siding itself can be installed. However, we remember that there are at least three types of this finishing material on sale (vinyl, metal and base). Each of them has some features and installation secrets. It's time to clearly see what they are.
This video shows how an ordinary white brick you can “dress” it in a cute outfit. The installation of wooden sheathing, the process of insulation, and laying metal siding were demonstrated.
In this video, metal profiles are attached to a wooden base.
Finally, this video contains specific instructions on how to properly attach metal structures, how to mount metal siding do it yourself, how to get around the windows, etc.
Some practical advice. The installation pitch is 350-400 mm. The panels should move slightly freely on the screws.
Very detailed instructions for vinyl siding.
The lath fastening, sealing, geometry of hardware, the DIY installation process, permissible gaps, type of components, and around corners are clearly shown.
This video demonstrates how vinyl siding can be used to turn a nondescript house into a "candy house."
If something is not clear after viewing, here is a short algorithm for installing siding.
If you want to quickly, beautifully and inexpensively decorate the facade of your house, you will most likely decide to use siding. These are far from those frankly plastic thin boards with an unpleasant shine. Modern siding imitates different textures of traditional finishing materials: stone, brick, wood. All surfaces look quite authentic. If it is a torn stone, then the color and surface are very similar. The brick panels even have uneven coloring that is natural for this material, cracks and chips are pressed in and traced. The texture of the wood is also conveyed quite accurately. Not in all materials, but in many. It is produced today using at least five different materials and lots of technology. Another important advantage of this material is that installing siding with your own hands is not a super-complicated task, accessible to anyone who is able to hold a hammer.
Let's start with the fact that it is produced from different materials: based on polymers, wood, metal and their combinations. Here are the main types that are used for external cladding houses:
The first of the polymer sidings we had was vinyl siding - made of polyvinyl chloride, which is abbreviated as PVC. Today it also exists and has the lowest prices, and in appearance it is already significantly different from the first samples. It has become much more attractive, there is not only a smooth one - with an imitation of the surface of wood - it is also called “log siding”. This is if it is semicircular in cross-section. There is one that repeats the profile of the timber. So you can cover the house with timber siding. Some of the profiles and colors can be seen in the photo gallery.
This house is finished with log siding (acrylic or vinyl - unknown) This is vinyl siding imitating a log - different colors From a distance it looks like a log, but up close, of course, it's not very good PVC siding - imitation of a log This is vinyl siding, which is called "herringbone" for its characteristic profile. Its surface can imitate wood, and its color can be almost any. It's just that some are hard to find. It's just a smooth color - a small part of the palette.
Second polymer siding- acrylic. It costs about 50% more than vinyl, but this is justified: it has best characteristics, many people like the look better. What are its advantages? It is more plastic, thanks to which it can withstand heavy loads and crack less in the cold (vinyl becomes brittle at subzero temperatures). The operating temperature range of acrylic is from -50°C to +50°C; acrylic can be heated to +85°C without loss of performance properties. And one more thing: acrylic fades less, although it all depends on the quality of the pigment. All these features are reflected in the warranty period: manufacturers provide a 25-year guarantee for imported vinyl siding (5-7 for ours), and 50 years for acrylic siding (about 10 for ours). Externally, acrylic is almost no different from vinyl, so there is no point in publishing similar drawings.
This was all about traditional siding, which is produced in the form of long strips (the thickness of the polymer wall, by the way, is from 0.8 to 1.2 mm). But there is also a base version, which has the form of sheets with uneven edges (for better joining). It is also called facade panels. It very reliably imitates stone or brickwork, as well as some types wooden coverings- wood chips, for example. See some samples of basement siding in the photo gallery.
The simple geometry of the house emphasizes the “naturalness” of the finish. Cladding the entire house with basement siding - quick way exterior finishing Clinker tiles with jointing - if you want, you can do something like this Shades - from light, almost white, to dark
This type of siding is more expensive, but stronger - the wall thickness is 2-3 mm, depending on the manufacturer. Some reinforce the slabs to give greater rigidity: to make the finish more durable. The guarantee is from 25 to 50 years, the temperature range depends on the material, because these facade slabs are also made of vinyl or acrylic. In any case, they add more titanium, which makes it more flexible and therefore does not break even in cold weather. It is titanium that largely influences the price: the more it is, the more durable the polymer becomes.
When finishing, it is important to remember that polymers have different size. Therefore, when installing the siding, it is imperative to leave gaps that compensate for these changes.
You can read about the installation of basement siding in the article ““.
This type of finishing material is made of thin metal - galvanized steel or thin aluminum. Aluminum is more durable, but also much more expensive. When producing metal siding, a whole “pie” of protective and finishing layers is rolled onto a sheet of steel 0.4-0.5 mm thick to protect against rust, the main one of which is zinc. The last one is paint or polymer coating. Metallosideng with polymer coating It costs more, but it also has a longer service life and burns out less.
It is clear that metal is more durable than plastic, but only if protective covering not broken. Therefore, when cutting siding into metal base You can’t use a grinder: the cutting area gets very hot, they burn out protective films. Subsequently, this is where corrosion begins. For the same reason, during installation it is attached to galvanized screws: they are guaranteed not to scratch the coating.
One of the features is that metal siding has significant weight, so it must be taken into account when calculating the foundation. If you wanted to sheathe an old house metal siding, this is only possible if the foundation has a safety margin. If not, you will have to strengthen it. More important nuance: since metal conducts heat well, the house needs to be well insulated (installed only with insulation).
This finishing material made from a mixture of sand and cement, to which fiber fiber is added for reinforcement. Siding or slabs are formed from this composition. The technology was invented in Japan, which is why this siding is also called “Japanese”.
The advantages of this material include its non-flammability or low flammability if front side painted. This material does not react to temperature changes, is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation (the material itself, not the coating), and does not change its properties when frozen. But since they consist of cement, they absorb water, and they also have a significant weight. Therefore, if you are going to sheathe the outside of the house fiber cement siding, its weight must also be taken into account when calculating the foundation. When designing a wall pie, care must be taken to ensure that the façade is ventilated: there must be an air gap between the cladding and the wall of the house.
This house is covered with fiber cement panels Brickwork- one of my favorite patterns: laying siding is much faster, and the result is excellent
Another feature of this material is that the colors that you see in the photo above are the result of dyeing. It is applied after the slabs are formed. The paint penetrates quite deeply and manufacturers guarantee paint durability for 10 years. But then you will have to update it: take a brush or roller and paint.
Wood siding or WPC is made from wood flour mixed with polymer. Not only does it look like wood, but it also smells like wood. The tactile sensations are very similar. Unlike fiber cement, WPC is colored to its full depth: pigment is added to the mass before molding begins. There is thermal expansion - about 3 mm per meter, the color of the posts, the strength is high - decking - a terrace board - is made from the same material, so people have been trampling on it for years. By the way, you can also sheathe a house with it.
Among the disadvantages of this material: a fairly high price - from 850 to 2000 rubles per square meter, not a very large palette of colors, lack of additional elements and proven installation technology. The material is new, all the flaws come from this. But they are forgotten when the material is seen in person: it looks very attractive and is very similar to wood. The photo gallery contains photos from dachas and houses under construction, not advertising ones. So you can appreciate the real look.
Another angle. You can see how they are attached - to the sheathing with a perforated tape no less than 0.8 mm thick. As you can see, the walls of the WPC siding are thick. But the board was nailed on the wrong side - the owner liked the back side better. And on the front - three narrow boards are formed “like a lining”
Since the material is new, there are few reviews, but those that exist are positive. For example, this: “Two years have passed, the color holds, no cracks, no deformations.” Region - Moscow and Samara.
Once you have decided on the type of siding that you will use to cover your house, you must not make a mistake with the manufacturer. You will need to carefully inspect the products and check the following points:
If everything is fine, you can buy.
Despite the fact that siding is made from different materials, the principle of its installation is the same: on flat surface. In some cases this may be flat wall, but mostly - on the sheathing.
Do-it-yourself siding installation begins with checking the condition of the walls. If the house is new, no special action is required. If it’s old, everything that could subsequently fall off is removed: poorly adhering tiles, pieces of plaster. If there is old trim that can be easily removed, it is advisable to dismantle it. Also filmed decorative elements- lamps, window and door cladding, etc., roof overhangs are dismantled. They will then be installed in place after the finishing work is completed.
After this, siding installation is carried out independently in the following sequence:
Actually, all the siding on the house is complete. Some points require clarification. About them - below with photos and video explanations and instructions.
For any type, you can use 50*50 mm wooden blocks or a galvanized profile for external use. For heavier materials, such as fiber cement or WPC, you can use fasteners for facade systems. It is, of course, expensive, but it is convenient to work with.
If the sheathing for siding is made of wood, the bars must be treated with bioprotective impregnations: so that fungi and mold do not multiply. The walls of wooden or frame house before finishing.
The pitch of the sheathing is indicated by the manufacturer, but often it is also determined by the geometry of the house: if there are a lot of broken lines, the sheathing will have to be done more often. It must be installed:
Depending on the installation method, vinyl, acrylic and metal siding can be horizontal or vertical. Depending on the direction of laying the finishing board, the sheathing is nailed in a perpendicular direction: if the boards are nailed vertically, the sheathing is nailed horizontally and vice versa.
As already mentioned, the standard for wooden sheathing under siding is 50*50 mm timber. But if installation with insulation is planned, the thickness of the block should be greater: it depends on the required thickness of the insulation. In this case, the block should be 2-3 cm wider than the insulation. This is a ventilation gap that will help maintain normal humidity in the house and in all layers of finishing.
Wood sheathing for siding does not raise any questions: almost everyone knows how to work with wood, but not everyone understands how to make sheathing from profiles. For clarifications and tips on how to attach the sheathing profile to the wall, see the video.
Traditional insulation for siding is used: polystyrene foam, polystyrene foam (extruded or not), mineral wool. For wooden houses most often used mineral wool: at low cost it has good characteristics and does not interfere with the removal of excess moisture from the house, and this is important if you are planning to sheathe a wooden house. When covering with siding brick house or houses made of foam blocks, building blocks, you can also use polystyrene foam: the walls are not very “breathable” and the same insulation paired with them will work fine.
It is not advisable to cover a wooden house without sheathing with siding. Even if the walls are smooth. On inner surface casing, condensation will form: steam passes through wooden wall, is deposited on a cooler surface. The humidity in this gap will be high: there is no ventilation gap, evaporation is poor. Conditions are created for rapid destruction of wood.
Because in any case wooden surface the sheathing is stuffed. If the sheathing has insulation, it is installed and secured between its strips. They are laid very tightly, with force, so that there are no cracks near the sheathing strips - cold bridges. If there is more than one layer, it is laid so that the seams of the bottom row are covered by the top, you can - in different directions(see picture).
On top there is a windproof, vapor-permeable membrane. Pay attention to this material: it determines how long your insulation will “live.” Not a plastic film, but a membrane that does not trap water vapor inside (water vapor can escape from the insulation), while simultaneously protecting against moisture penetration from the outside (precipitation and condensation cannot get inside). On top of it is a counter-lattice, which will create a ventilated gap. Boards or panels are already attached to the counter-batten.
In this case, as you understand, the counter-lattice should be located perpendicular to the direction of laying the siding. Therefore, the first one is stamped in the same direction as the sading.
Main problems with exterior decoration houses with siding are associated with a violation of installation technology. Therefore, it is necessary to treat this very carefully and strictly follow the recommendations. Manufacturers may have a different set of additional elements - profiles for joining planks and decorating openings - but the installation is the same:
There are requirements for the type and size of fasteners:
When installing metal lading, it is recommended to use galvanized fasteners: it will not damage the zinc protective coating. For other types of self-tapping screws, it is better to use white, not black: they can withstand heavy loads (the head of black ones often breaks when twisted).
This is true for this material of any kind: vinyl, acrylic, and metal must be properly secured. Watch the video to see what violations during installation lead to.
The technology of covering with vinyl or acrylic siding is described in detail in this video. It's about about how and in what order to install profiles, how to mount and join external and internal corners. The process of covering a window with siding is described in detail.
Installation facade siding not much different. Is it just because the sheathing is required “in a cage”. Otherwise, everything is the same: we install the screws in the center of the mounting holes, do not tighten them.
Eat small features in the joining of elements. There are stops on the back of the panels that prevent the panel from moving further. When installing siding under stone or brick, you must not miss this point: the stops may break under strong pressure. The features of installation are well described in the advertising and training video of the German manufacturer Docke (Dock or Deck).
To see how a large wooden house was covered with vinyl siding to look like stone, see the following video. This is no longer a commercial, but an experience: laying siding with your own hands was done for the first time. What happened and what the sensations are - look.
