Today everywhere there are houses lined with siding. The greatest application in the decoration of the facade of country houses was found in materials such as plastic and wooden lining, as well as vinyl and metal material.
Considering all the options for finishing the facade, you can see certain disadvantages and advantages of various materials. Homeowners often stop at vinyl siding. Why are these products so popular and in demand? We list the advantages of basement siding made of PVC.
Advantages of a vinyl product:
- ease;
- strength;
- low cost;
- fire resistance;
- profitability;
- not susceptible to corrosion and rot;
- environmental friendliness;
- electrical conductivity;
- durability;
- variety of textures and wide color gamut;
- simplicity in leaving and installation.
The advantages of metal basement siding is that the building does not need additional insulation. The walls sheathed with such products do not absorb moisture and can withstand strong winds. There is a large selection of steel panels with a diverse palette of colors.
One of the most expensive materials for facing a house is wood imitation siding. Choosing a basement siding, photos of houses should be carefully watched. In companies that are engaged in the decoration of building facades, you can draw a lot of ideas and imagine in advance how your own house might look.
Installation of basement siding requires preliminary preparation of the walls. If they are wooden, preparatory work is not needed. A wooden crate is installed on a brick base. The most important thing is that the walls under it are even.
It is recommended to mount the strips perpendicular to the rows of basement siding. If the vinyl panels are screwed horizontally with screws, the crate is vertical. The panels are installed from the central vertical axis in the middle of the wall. Installation of siding can also be carried out from the corner of the house, in which the initial bar is installed.
The most vulnerable part of the building is the basement. It is subject to the destructive effect of melt water, temperature differences in the room and on the street, as well as deformation. In this regard, plaster coatings require updating. Facing with basement siding can be used for the entire building. Front panels are lightweight; they are even permissible to decorate pipes and lanterns.
The material has the property to change dimensions with temperature fluctuations, therefore, in the summer and at negative temperatures, a gap is left between the panels and profiles.
Instruments
For the installation of panels take:
- a screwdriver;
- roulette wheel;
- hacksaw;
- level;
- building hair dryer;
- hammer;
- circular saw;
- drill.
It should also be mentioned that the panels can save the internal space of buildings, because under the lining they put a heater, which is also covered with a waterproofing film. When installing thermal insulation, it is imperative to pay attention to the absence of holes in the material. It is impossible to nail the panels strongly without leaving a gap for expansion-compression. This will eliminate the ripple effect.