It is currently very popular to trim facades with siding. Its main function is to protect the exterior of the building from atmospheric influences. Decorative panels allow you to hide defects of the old finish and prevent the appearance of condensate on the inside.
Thanks to the wide variety of color palettes and the fact, you can implement the most daring ideas. In addition, siding is a strong and durable material that does not require repair and special care. To carry out its installation does not require expensive tools and professional knowledge. The material retains its positive qualities for at least 30 years.
Siding selection
Many people do not know which one to choose - acrylic or vinyl siding. Both species are well characterized, however, to understand this issue, you should learn about the pros and uses of each type.
Vinyl siding
Among the materials used in the cladding process, vinyl siding is considered the undisputed leader. It is attractive in that even inexperienced people who first took up the installation of panels will be able to do the job beautifully and accurately.
Vinyl panels. They are panels made of polyvinyl chloride. Often the surface mimics the structure of a tree. Manufacturers produce several types of vinyl siding:
- Horizontal. Installation is made horizontally.
- Vertical. The panels are mounted vertically.
The above options are single, double and triple. The panels can have a concave or convex shape, imitate a "Christmas tree" or a ship beam. There are several methods of fastening: "lock - latch" or the principle of "lining". Basically, vinyl siding is available in lighter colors. The fact is that such shades better reflect sunlight, not allowing the surface to overheat.
Acrylic siding
Such siding is very popular and widely used. Often it is used for cladding facades of buildings, when decorating verandas, balconies, loggias. The main feature of acrylic siding is the possible decoration of buildings inside and out. Great for restoration of old buildings, more often used for cladding wooden buildings.
Acrylic siding reviews received the best. According to users, he has decent quality, rich and bright appearance, wonderful luster, different parts of the same article have the same hue, high tone stability, suitable for creating multi-colored gables, there are vertical types that can be mounted horizontally.
Acrylic siding, the average price of which is 240 rubles / pc, is much stronger and more durable than vinyl, can withstand lower temperatures.
Acrylic panels
This is a multilayer panel made of high strength acrylic polymers. It differs from vinyl panels in manufacturing technology and chemical composition. Due to the presence of acrylic, the material is more resistant to environmental influences and temperature extremes. Such panels are available in a more diverse color palette.
Horizontal and vertical panels are released. The variety of textures and surface shapes allows you to create a variety of design options for facades.
Features of acrylic panels
The acrylic panel has the following properties:
- high resistance to UV, does not fade, does not change shape;
- in the fastening areas it does not give backlash without losing its strength;
- acrylic siding is not considered a fire hazardous material;
- It does not deform at temperatures up to 85 degrees.
In addition , acrylic :
- immune to physicochemical influences;
- easy to operate, does not need repair and tinting;
- wider selection of colors.
- well protects from atmospheric influences and wind;
- resistant to fungi, dampness and corrosion;
- quickly installed and dismantled;
- resistant to mechanical influences;
- unpretentious and easy to operate;
- not fire hazardous;
- non toxic;
- economical, thanks to him significantly reduced the cost of heating the premises;
- affordable cost.
Features of vinyl panels
However, it should be noted that at low temperatures, minus 20 degrees and below, the material becomes brittle.
conclusions
Before choosing a facing material, several factors must be considered. The main selection criteria are:
- level of illumination and the possibility of direct exposure to UV rays;
- climate zone;
- base material;
- location of buildings.
The side of finding the building is also important. For example, to avoid overheating of the south side of the structure, it is recommended to spread it with acrylic material. Some important tips to keep in mind are:
- at large temperature fluctuations, it is recommended to choose acrylic siding;
- the addition of acrylic during the siding manufacturing process gives the material strength, due to which it becomes more durable;
- people living in the northern latitudes are advised to prefer vinyl siding with the addition of plasticizers and fixatives, which improve the temperature properties;
- a combined combination should be used, using acrylic siding in the process of finishing the plinth and using vinyl siding to finish the walls.