Various types of siding are used today by many people for cladding houses. The popularity of this material is explained by the variety, texture, all kinds of color shades, good imitation of various natural materials, and most importantly - affordability, ease of installation and durability. With the help of siding, its various combinations, you can transform your home beyond recognition.
Brick siding is in great demand: vinyl and metal. Depending on the manufacturer, the imitation of brick walls varies from quite simple to very good, when the house can hardly be distinguished from a stone one. Ideal imitation is achieved due to color, surface texture, relief depth.
Brick vinyl siding is used for exterior cladding of facades, decoration, as well as for the reconstruction of buildings. What are its advantages? This is a long service life of the material - from 20 years or more, high resistance to temperature extremes, ultraviolet rays. Limescale does not appear on it; microorganisms and insects do not settle on it;
it is not affected by precipitation. It does not need to be painted and repaired.
If necessary, minimal care is required: if it is contaminated with dust, it is enough to wash it with water and liquid soap. It is mounted easily and simply, excluding various "wet" processes, which allows installation at any time of the year. Siding under a brick made of vinyl can have different strengths. It depends on the thickness of the panel and the manufacturer.
Do not confuse vinyl siding with polypropylene. These are different materials, which, of course, have their own special characteristics. Siding under a brick made of polypropylene is a socle, its thickness is 3 times greater and, accordingly, it is more durable. When buying vinyl material, you should pay attention to its fire safety class. Class A siding does not support combustion and has a self-extinguishing effect.
Brick metal siding consists of galvanized steel sheet coated with polymer. The coating can be both smooth and embossed. It has various profiles, sizes, color shades. The area where metal siding is used is wider than that of vinyl. It is used for exterior and interior decoration of houses, garages, fences, outbuildings.
The advantages of such a siding are also greater. This is a more durable material, the service life is from 30 years, it is not amenable to burning, it is economical, and when it is cut there is little waste. It has a relatively light weight and is also quick and easy to install. If you use natural brick, then repair or construction cost an impressive amount. And using brick siding, you can give your home a respectable and well-groomed look without significant economic costs. It is not easy to determine at a distance what the walls are decorated with - natural brick or siding that imitates it. To determine this for sure, you need to go to the wall and knock on it.