VOX siding is a building material, which today is in demand and popular among consumers. This practical, inexpensive coating is designed for finishing buildings and structures of various types of surfaces. Vox siding is valued for its resistance to atmospheric effects, simplicity and speed of installation, and other inherent characteristics.
What is this material
VOX vinyl siding is a monolithic solid panel, 1-1.5 mm thick, made of polyvinyl chloride by molding. Siding strips have a latch and a perforated edge for fasteners. From the panels you can easily and quickly assemble a section of the required sizes. This coating is produced according to advanced technologies in compliance with all sanitary and environmental standards. Therefore, the rooms lined with them have a presentable appearance and environmental cleanliness.
VOX siding in its design can be of such types: with a double fracture and with a single. Vinyl panels do not peel, do not swell, are not afraid of moisture, various insects and fungi. The composition of the material includes titanium dioxide and other additives that prevent deformation and burnout.
Scope of application
VOX siding is suitable for facing facades of structures and buildings for various purposes and architecture. It can be private cottages, multi-storey buildings, shopping centers, industrial premises. It is used both in new construction and in the reconstruction of old buildings, giving them a beautiful appearance. This material is not subject to deformation. In this regard, even in winter, VOX siding can be used for cladding facades. Customer reviews about its use are only positive.
Benefits of siding
Siding from the manufacturer "Vox" has a lot of positive qualities.
- Resistance to mechanical damage and chemicals. The panels are resistant to scratches, shocks, as well as to destruction when exposed to chemicals: alkalis, oil products, acids.
- Environmental friendliness and fire safety. VOX siding does not emit toxic substances, does not pose a threat to the environment and human health. The material does not support combustion.
- Frost resistance. Siding panels adequately withstand sudden changes in temperature. They can endure 50 ° C frost and 40 ° C heat without deterioration in performance.
- Durability. VOX siding, reviews of which confirm that its life is more than 30 years, retains its original color due to high-quality color.
- Easy installation. The light weight of the panels provides high performance during the finishing work. The material is easy, simple and quick to install.
- Cost and profitability. VOX siding, the price of which is not high in comparison with other finishing materials, is a durable finishing coating. It serves for a long time and reduces the financial costs of heating the house, because when facing facades, a heater is laid under it.
- Easy to maintain. Siding panels are washed with water and cleaning products.
Accessories for siding VOX
For facing the facade of the house with siding, additional elements are needed, which can not be dispensed with when installing it. The package includes such details:
- single or double panels;
- hinged bar;
- connecting strip;
- start profile;
- the final bar;
- J-rail;
- outer and inner corners;
- near the bar ;
- low tide;
- platbands,
- soffit.
Panel Cutting Methods
The following tools are used to trim vinyl siding:
- scissors for metal - you need to start cutting from the upper edge of the strip, where the holes for fastening are located;
- hacksaw or power saw - the saw blade should be with small teeth, the power saw should be carried out slowly;
- knife-cutter - with this tool, you should draw a cut line on the siding strip, then bend and unbend the panel in outline until it breaks.
Surface preparation
Siding panels are installed on almost all types of surfaces. Walls of construction before facing must be prepared. To do this, clean the surface of rot and mold, plaster residues. Next, you need to remove the window sills, drainpipes and other elements that prevent the installation of panels. A wooden crate made of a metal profile or battens is installed on uneven surfaces.
With horizontal mounting of siding panels, they are mounted vertically with a step distance of 300-400 mm. They must be installed on all available door, window, arched and other openings, in the lower and upper part of the wall, at the corners. Walls for siding are covered with high-quality insulation material.
Mounting Features
The technology for installing vinyl siding requires compliance with certain rules. Their implementation will allow you to correctly install the panels so that your home retains a prestigious, beautiful appearance for many years.
Do not tighten the screws or other fasteners to the end. A gap of 1-1.5 mm must be left between the nailed strip of siding and the screw head. The screws are screwed perpendicularly to the center of the hole in the panel with a step distance of 30-40 cm. It is inadmissible to fix the panel to the edge - this may damage it.
Do not forget to leave a 5 mm gap between the siding and the extension elements for possible expansion or contraction of the panel. If installation is carried out in the winter, then the distance is 9-10 mm. A correctly installed VOX siding, the photo of which is presented in the article, should not be taut.