Siding first appeared in the USA in the 50s of the last century. The quality and price of a modern branded product from North America and Canada far surpass domestic counterparts. Depending on the raw materials, the panels are vinyl, wood and metal.
Facade siding protects the exterior walls and gives the building an attractive look. Each type of raw material - plastic, wood and metal - has its own advantages and disadvantages. Vinyl siding is a practical and durable material, it does not decay and does not deform. Temperature differences do not affect PVC panels. They can be easily distinguished thanks to a textured surface that has pastel shades. In production, modifiers are added to the composition, which makes the casing durable and weatherproof.
In order for the facade siding made of vinyl to be well preserved, it is necessary to hire experienced builders. Otherwise, improperly placed products may be damaged. It only at first glance seems that the installation of plates is simple. A significant part of the time is spent on preparing the elements, marking, fitting and trimming the panels.
Facade siding made of plastic does not require special care. It is washed as it gets dirty. The plates are stained to the full depth, so scratches will not be visible. You should be aware that at low temperatures, PVC panels can burst from impact with a heavy object.
Facade siding made of wood is obtained by pressing under high pressure. Various additives are added to the composition during pressing. The material has a wood texture. This is due to the fact that a protective coating is applied from above, which is why it imitates wood.
Front panels, wood siding improve the appearance of the house. Such a cladding is quite expensive. Today on the market there is a wooden paneling that imitates a planed log and a flat board.
Advantages of the wood panel :
- durability;
- strength;
- ability to withstand temperature changes;
- security;
- resistance to atmospheric precipitation;
- ease of installation.
Metal siding is made of galvanized steel, applying a polymer coating on top. Installation is carried out using self-tapping screws and
nails; the plates are laid horizontally. Sheathing is from bottom to top.
The most popular panels are manufactured by Deck Extrusion. According to statistics, every second product the buyer acquires precisely this brand. The texture of the Deck Extrusion product is very diverse. It resembles a processed stone, facing brick, wild sandstone. The company provides a guarantee for its products for 25 years. Panels of this brand are the cheapest on the market.
Choosing a classic facade siding, photos of finished houses can be pre-searched. Looking through photographs of buildings, it is easy to see how individual colors and different textures are combined. For finished projects, you can decide on the choice of material.
Siding is made of different materials. Its types differ in technical characteristics, method of attachment and price. Houses, sheathed with PVC panels, are a fairly common option for cladding.