Exterior decoration can give a house built even of the cheapest materials a presentable and solid appearance. Very often, vinyl siding is used to cladding building facades nowadays. There are many varieties and brands of this material. One of the most popular is the Alta-Profile siding, manufactured by the Canadian company of the same name.
general description
In the Russian market this material has existed for a very long time and is familiar to many owners of country houses. Since 1999, the manufacturer decided to give it a different name. At the moment in our country it is known as Alta Siding. This material is made from PVC resin and additives by coextrusion technology. He earned his popularity not only for its spectacular appearance and excellent quality, but also for a very reasonable price.
Alta-Profil siding panels consist of two layers: internal and front. Each of them is made according to a certain technique. In this case, the front layer is characterized by increased color fastness, while the back layer is characterized by frost resistance and impact resistance.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of Alta Siding material, reviews of which are very good, include:
Non-toxicity and incombustibility.
Resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Alta Siding panels do not fade in the sun.
Durability. This finishing material does not exfoliate and does not rot. He can serve more than 50 years. Manufacturers give a guarantee of 30 years.
A wide range of colors and a variety of textures. The range of the company "Alta-Profile" includes panels of 20 different colors.
Light weight. Thanks to this, it is very easy to install Alta-Profil sided sheets.
Low cost. This material, despite the spectacular design, is pretty cheap - Alta Siding. The price of one panel of this manufacturer may vary between 300-450 rubles.
When choosing a material, it should be borne in mind that wide panels are less rigid than narrow ones. However, both of them are actually very durable and perfectly resist various kinds of mechanical influences.
Reviews
The opinion of Russian consumers about such material as Alta-Profil siding was very good. Many owners of suburban areas have been lined with this material for more than 8-10 years. Judging by their reviews, the finish has not lost its appeal, and also does not require repair or replacement.
Some homeowners believe that siding can be found cheaper in the market. However, since the finish of this brand is certified, you can be sure of its quality when buying. In addition, these panels are actually very beautiful. For the low price of the panel from an unknown manufacturer, there is a risk of acquiring low-quality material, which will look messy, and even fade in a few years.
How to choose a material
All currently implemented on the domestic market Alta-Profil siding is of good quality. Therefore, when choosing it, you should first of all pay attention to the design and color scheme. The company "Alta-Profile" produces several lines of this material: brick, granite, bassoon, facade tiles, rocky and rubble stone.
If you wish, you can use different types of material such as Alta-Profil siding to decorate the same house. This allows you to make the facade of the building original and unique. To distinguish materials in this case, special platbands of the same manufacturer are usually used.
Of course, when choosing a design, you should primarily focus on the features of the architecture of the building. It is also worth considering the features of the styling of buildings located in the immediate vicinity. Well, and, of course, when choosing panels, you should be guided by your own idea of how a country house should look.
For which houses can I use
This siding is called basement. Its panels are usually small in size. However, since they differ in a very original and beautiful design, they are almost always used to decorate not only the basement, but also the walls. It is possible to sheathe Alta-Profil siding with a building constructed from absolutely any material. This type of facade finish is excellent for decorating concrete, brick, frame and even chopped or block structures.
Alta basement siding is usually installed on a metal profile. The manufacturer does not recommend using wooden bars. The bar is able to absorb moisture, swell and crack. Moreover, it is not too durable. Therefore, panels on such a frame can lead over time. And, even if this does not happen, siding cladding, of course, will not last 50 years on a wooden support .
How to mount
The Alta-Profile siding is installed as follows:
The surface of the wall is cleaned of all sorts of contaminants.
Mounted metal frame. Reiki should be installed at a distance of 25 cm from each other. Between them, you can fix the insulation plates.
Installation of the casing itself begins with the installation of decorative window and door trims.
Further slopes are established.
Before installing the panels on the bottom of the walls around the entire perimeter of the building, an initial support bar is mounted. When installing it, you should use the building level.
Corner elements are mounted.
The siding panels themselves are installed. Collect the skin, moving from left to right. First, sheathe one wall, then the next, etc.
You can mount panels in the cold season. However, doing this is still undesirable. Alta Profile panels can shrink slightly in the cold. They are mounted in a checkerboard pattern.
As you can see, this material is actually very beautiful, easy to install and at the same time inexpensive - Alta Siding. The price for it is low, but he can serve faithfully for many years.