Mount the siding, if there is a project, the amount of material and fasteners to it is clearly calculated, even an amateur can. You will need: a pair of hacksaws( simple and for cutting metal), a ruler, a hammer and a level, a Bulgarian, a screwdriver, a tape measure, a plumb. Successfully installed siding will last for many years, despite the cold and heat. Assistance in the installation will be provided by our article on how to install the vinyl siding by yourself. The stages of work will be as follows: first you need to prepare the walls, then set the starting profile, insulation and perform the installation of the main profile. In addition, we recommend reading about the installation of thermo panels with clinker tiles and metal siding under a tree.
In addition, we recommend reading about installation of thermo panels with clinker tiles and metal siding for wood .
Installation of vinyl siding with your own hands
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siding system It is necessary to take into account that vinyl siding( that is, PVC) increases and decreases with the temperature change. To avoid siding the siding, it is necessary to take into account the tolerances - read about installing the battens for siding. Also read the installation instructions supplied with the material manufacturer.
You can not attach the siding directly to the wall: it worsens the movement of air, leads to the formation of fungus and mold. For the battens to choose a well-dried wood. The moisture content of the tree is no more than 12-15%.Or make a lattice for fixing the siding metal( suitable when the walls are foam-concrete, brick or porostren from aerated concrete, as well as in cases where it is necessary to perform the plating by applying a heater).The tree is treated with flame retardant protection. It is recommended to refer the laths of the crate to a half meter from each other, and in case of a windy climate, the step is reduced to a couple of tens of centimeters. The depth of the bars of the grill is determined by the presence of a heater. Fixing the panel so that the clasp snaps into place, do not work on the panel any more. After connecting the lock, the latch voltage at external influences will be too strong and can lead to damage to the panel.
Use anti-corrosion nails( galvanized, aluminum, steel) or self-tapping screws, installing panels. Siding will work for 50 years, if all the fasteners are protected from destruction.
To avoid siding the siding, it is necessary to take into account the tolerances - read about installing the battens for siding.
The size of the fastening is selected such that they are immersed in the batten rails at least millimeters by 30. The diameter of the cap of nails or screws is selected from 8 mm. Fasteners installed with skewing, will lead to the fact that the slats will stand up unevenly, deformed. The expansion is uniform, but the elongation is directly dependent on the original length of the panels. Do not hammer nails and screw screws close to the vinyl cover.
Uneven, bent nails, fasteners, screwed on the edge of the perforation, prevent the correct expansion of the panels, skew the surface. It is required that the panels have a free stroke, in other words, the nails should not touch the bridle layer, not reaching at least a millimeter. In the event that it is difficult to make carnations, use self-tapping screws. They are screwed in completely, twisted to turn back. Select the mounting step - about 40-45 cm.
Do not pierce the vinyl with nails or self-tapping screws. The size of the perforation hole, if it is required to drive the fastening element side by side, can be increased by a perforator. If your edge is constantly windy, then a nail or a screw is laid with a rubber or pvc washer. The docking of the elements must also take into account the temperature gaps.
During installation, you also need to make a discount on the coolness of the environment. Heat means that the siding has already extended, and at low rates, the gaps need to be increased, as with the warming the bar will stretch. It is better to finish all work with PVC to below zero temperatures.
Center of the horizontal panel - the beginning of work on driving nails, lead this process, heading to the edges. Or on top of a vertically mounted bar, walking to the floor. Having finished fastening, the bar needs to be moved back and forth, if the stroke turns out to be free, the installation is correct.
The temperature gap is calculated as follows: the pvc-siding meter increases, on average, by half a centimeter with each temperature increase by ten degrees, and vice versa. This parameter is specified by the manufacturer.
Plate panels overlap, observing the overlap - a minimum of 20 millimeters. In this way, the seam is sealed: to avoid precipitation. It should be ensured that the bars do not rest against the established profile, they need to be leveled.
Pvc-pvc, where they are connected by a corner panel, can not be sealed, as are the butt-end seats. Attaching something from the outside to the vinyl siding, make sure that the fasteners do not affect the siding's mobility.
Installation of the siding with your own hands
How to insulate the siding
The siding does not form thermal protection, because its function is to keep the room from precipitation and wind. Warming of the walls under the siding begins with a vapor barrier. Afterwards, heat-insulating materials are placed in the skeleton frame. Then cover with wind-insulating material, then the siding is installed. The thermal insulation of the house depends on the thickness of the insulation under the siding.
How to understand that siding is good?
The correct way to check the siding for "proficiency" is to evaluate the siding lock. Good siding snaps into not too hard and tight and heavy, but not free and easy.
Insulation of siding
Video installation of vinyl siding
