Metal siding - a material used to decorate building facades. It is characterized by strength, resistance to thermal and mechanical stress and durability. Among other things, this finish is aesthetically pleasing and easy to install. It is made of galvanized steel, coated for greater protection with a special polymer layer. You can install siding in any season. If desired, this is easy to do on your own.
Before proceeding with installation, it is necessary to check the wall for evenness. To do this, use the level. In the event that the difference is more than 2 cm by 10 p / m, the wall will have to be leveled with the help of a battens. The horizontal
position of the base is also checked
. Metal
siding can be mounted both on a metal crate, and on a wooden one. In the first case, a bar 50 * 50 is used. When choosing wood, you need to take into account the degree of its driedness. The use of wet material can lead to the fact that subsequently the entire
facade finished with
siding is skewed. It is best to use a metal crate. It is much stronger and more stable.
The metal siding is mounted on the crate installed in increments, which depends on the width of the insulation. It can vary from 40 cm to a meter. Initially, markings are applied to the walls. The profile is mounted using self-tapping screws. All openings, window and door, surround them around the perimeter. Profile racks should be installed at all corners and at the joints of the walls. All elements are carefully aligned both vertically and horizontally.
Installation of metal siding is carried out only after the insulation is fixed in the crate. The most preferred type of mineral is considered to be mineral basalt wool. It remarkably retains heat, does not shrink and does not burn. In addition, the mouse does not eat it, and it is lightweight, which means ease of installation. Plates begin to be installed in the crate from the bottom up.
Directly under the siding, a diffusion film is mounted on the metal insulation. It is attached to the crate with slats. At the same time, a ventilation layer is also formed between it and the siding sheets, the thickness of which will be equal to the thickness of the rail. In the event that the facade is finished without the use of insulation, installation of the film is also required.
Installation of the actual panels begins with fixing the initial bar. It is placed 4 cm above the expected level of the plates. The next initial strip should be fixed at a distance of 6 mm from the first. This is the so-called temperature gap. A complex finishing bar is mounted under the cornice, and then complex angles are installed. The step of fastening the slats is 20–40 cm. In order to install the metal siding, then on the wall, at the place where the panels will be joined, marks are applied. Docking bars are then mounted here. The next stage is the installation of strips around the perimeter of windows and doors. Begin mounting from the bottom. Then proceed to the actual fastening of the panels. The first panel is installed in the corner. The screws are screwed from the center of the sheet to the edges in increments of 40 cm.
Currently, a variety of types of this material are produced. For example, metal siding "under a log" looks unusually spectacular. And the ordinary one looks very good. Given the excellent performance of this finish, as well as the ease of installation, decorating it with a facade will certainly be a very good solution.