Sooner or later, the owners of private houses are thinking about what material to choose for the exterior decoration of the facade. Today, we have many options available, but the vast majority of buyers prefer their siding. Panels for wall cladding is easy to choose, but which manufacturer to prefer? We bring to your attention domestic production - Grand Line siding. Reviews about this manufacturer arouse great interest in his product, so we will consider all the features and characteristics of this material in our article.
A little about the manufacturer
The Grand Line company appeared on the domestic market in 1965. Since then, the equipment of the enterprise has gone through several stages of modernization, which made it possible to produce competitive products of the highest class. To date, the company is represented in the form of five plants, which are located not only in Russia, but also in Europe. The main specialization of the company is the production of metal and vinyl siding.
Products of this brand fully comply with ASTM international standards, which allows us to talk about the highest quality of Grand Line siding. Customer reviews indicate that this cladding is maximally adapted to the harsh Russian climate, due to which it has a long service life. It is also noteworthy that the manufacturer gives a 50-year warranty on their products, which for many becomes a decisive factor in the choice of material. Undoubtedly, the Grand Line company deserves our attention, so let's look at all the varieties of its cladding and the features of these panels.
Vinyl siding
The most popular products of the domestic manufacturer are vinyl siding Grand Line. Polyvinyl chloride acts as the main raw material used for the production of these panels. It makes the lining quite flexible, practical and durable. Panels of this type are used if necessary to protect the facade from the negative effects of the environment or in order to restore its presentability.
The panels can be styled with natural wood and brick finishes. The color palette is also quite multifaceted, which significantly adds to the popularity of Grand Line vinyl siding. Reviews of homeowners emphasize several more of its positive qualities. Namely:
- easy installation method;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions;
- long-term color stability under the influence of ultraviolet rays;
- preservation of strength at temperature extremes;
- variety of panel design options;
- environmental friendliness;
- lack of rotting and corrosion;
- durability.
An analogue of such a finish is a metal cladding.
Metal panels "Grand Line"
The use of metal siding "Grand Line" (reviews of which we will also consider) allows you to reliably protect the walls of facades from mechanical damage and increase their fire safety. Behind the panels you can hide various engineering communications and external insulation material. The tight connection of the cladding elements prevents water from entering the facade walls, extending their service life.
After analyzing the opinions of consumers, we can distinguish several main qualities of this product:
- absolute resistance to fire and natural phenomena;
- ecological cleanliness;
- high impact resistance;
- color fastness;
- the ability to finish at any time of the year;
- excellent dirt-repellent properties;
- diverse design and rich color scheme.
The appearance of the panels of both types can be varied. Consider the main options for their stylization.
Types of panels
Grand Line products are characterized by a diverse palette, assembled from 12 calm, pastel shades. Most often you can find panels of white, gray, peach, green and beige.
The siding lineup is represented by the following options:
- Siding "Grand Line" America "" . Reviews of this variety characterize it as the most popular (classic) method for decorating facades. This group is presented in the form of planks imitating the structure of a natural board, taking into account the smallest details, features of seams and texture of natural material. This includes the Shipboard and Block House lines. The length of one such element is 3-3.6 meters, and the width is 0.224 meters.
- Vertical panels . Such materials are used to protect the facades of houses located on busy streets and along roads. The special texture of siding prevents the formation of mud and makes it easy and quick to clean the facade of dust. The height of one panel is 3 meters and the width is 0.160 meters.
- "I-facade." This is a relatively new kind of siding, imitating the finish of natural stone. The length of one cladding element is 1.55 meters and the width is 0.338 meters.
How to prepare the facade for cladding siding?
If a building that has been erected for a long time is subject to decoration, then it is better to use a crate as the basis for facing. This will allow the most even installation of the material. In places with large recesses and depressions, linings are installed under the crate. To create the foundation, bars with a section from 50 to 60 mm are used. Horizontal and vertical slats are fixed on the walls with self-tapping screws, in increments of 30-40 cm.
If the Grand Line siding (reviews of which we examined above) will be mounted on a new building, then it is better to lay it on a solid base made of plywood.
In addition, a number of additional work should be performed:
- remove all protruding parts (lights, moldings, downspouts);
- clean the walls from falling elements of the facade;
- cut the branches of plants abutting against the walls of the house;
- securely hanging dangling boards (if the house is built of wood).
After preparation, you can start wall decoration with siding.
Siding Installation Technology
Grand Line siding and reviews about it we reviewed. Now is the time to go to the installation instructions. It involves the following work:
- First of all, corner strips, low tides and starting strips are installed. When arranging the angle, the nail strip is cut by 2.5 cm, and the panels are overlapped by 2 cm (0.5 cm is left as an expansion gap).
- Around the window and doorways mount a J-shaped profile and platbands.
- The first panel is fixed to the starting strip, and its upper part is nailed to the crate. The screws are screwed in at intervals of 40 cm. At the joints of the panels with the fittings, a gap of 0.6 cm is made. The strips overlap each other at half the factory mark.
- The panels of the next row are inserted into the locking hole and are extended until they click. The places for joining the strips should be arranged in a stepwise order, with a seam shift in a row of 60 cm. Fasteners should not be closer than 10 cm from both edges of the strip. Between the screw head and the board you need to leave a gap of 1 mm.
Thus, the entire facade is sheathed. The final row of cladding is located under the cornice and is fixed only after the installation of the finishing strip.
Cost
In addition to domestic-made panels, similar products of the German company Docke are very popular in the Russian market. It also has excellent technical characteristics, so many are wondering: "what to choose: Deck siding or Grand Line?" Reviews of the presented varieties of products are almost identical, so only cost can become a decisive argument.
Siding of the Russian manufacturer (metal type) has a price tag of 300 rubles per panel. The cost of vinyl varieties starts from 100 rubles per 1 lane. Foreign-made products will cost the buyer from 200 to 600 rubles for the same volume. The difference is obvious, and when you consider that the facing of domestic production is more adapted to the local climate, one question begs, why pay more?
Finally
We reviewed Grand Line siding and customer reviews of this product. Whether or not to use this material is entirely up to the homeowner, however, if you choose between panel manufacturers, you should pay attention to these products. A long guarantee for siding "Grand Line" indicates the responsible approach of the manufacturer to the creation of facing material and the highest quality of the final product. And this is just what most worries the domestic buyer.