One of the most popular and reliable materials for the decoration of facades is siding. It is usually made of steel, aluminum or vinyl, protects the building from the effects of the external environment, whether it is precipitation or ultraviolet radiation. No matter how good this finishing material is, the most important point is the installation. Violation of installation technology leads to the fact that all the positive qualities can simply come to naught.
Installation of siding is a phased process, but, first of all, it is worth stocking up with all the necessary tools and equipment. First you need to purchase fixing materials such as nails and screws. Fasteners are best purchased from galvanized iron or, in extreme cases, from aluminum. Nails are best chosen with a wide hat, and self-tapping screws - with a press washer 25-45 millimeters in length.
For cutting siding you will need: level; roulette; plumb line; square; hammer; pliers; hammer drill; hacksaw; a circular saw. If the siding is metal, then you will definitely need metal scissors, and for cutting vinyl siding - a sharp knife. To protect against chips, it is imperative to have safety glasses.
Installation of siding begins with cutting. In order to avoid mistakes and in order to save, first of all, you need to draw a drawing of all surfaces on which you plan to install the panels.
When everything becomes clear with the number of panels and areas, you can begin to build a crate, except for houses that are built of wood. For the
installation of the lathing, usually using wooden blocks or edged boards,
metal profiles are also possible
. The quality and appearance of
the panel lining depends on how smooth and durable the crate design will be
. When insulating the facade, the insulation is laid under the siding in the space between the crate and, preferably, a dense insulation is used, since loose can simply deform the lining.
Fixing the panels implies that during installation it is necessary to leave gaps between the panels, since when the air temperature changes, the panel expands or contracts. Violation of the installation technology leads to the fact that the facade can be deformed. Fasten siding on self-tapping screws or nails through rectangular openings on panels. To securely fix the siding, nails are tightly driven directly into the middle of the holes. In no case should you drive nails directly into the panel itself, otherwise it may lead to their destruction.
When screwing the screws - the principle of operation is the same. Fixed panels should be slightly movable horizontally. Installation of siding is carried out with an overlap of two to three centimeters, and in the cold season - by 5-6 centimeters. Before you start attaching the panels, you need to leave them on the street for about three hours, and no matter what material they are made of. This is required in order to adapt to the air temperature.
Installation of facades from siding begins with the installation of additional elements, such as external and internal corners and profiles, and only after installing them you can proceed with the installation of siding. From those places where the maximum load on the panel is planned, the installation of siding begins. Thanks to this approach, all other places will be isolated from such problems. Subject to the basic installation rules, the cladding will serve for many years.