Metal siding under the tree: how to decorate or upgrade the facade

The facade of the building require a lot of attention. Beautiful paneling make the house unique and differentiate it from other buildings. Using a plating metal siding home under the tree, you can update the old facade, which has already lost the appearance, or to decorate a new house. Especially this method is suitable if you can not use in the construction of real timber. The main plus - oblitsevat facade siding you can own, without using an expensive tool.

Features and main shortcomings of metal siding under a tree

Construction companies offer a large number of materials that you can decorate and oblitsevat facade. Choosing metal siding under a bar, you can be sure that the siding will last a long time and will not require additional repairs after a short time. The material used not only in the construction of houses, but also for industrial buildings.

Iron is a galvanized siding sheet having a polymer coating, which can give a color under any structure. Very often the sheets wood combined with metal siding under a stone that adds an unusual and unique façade, and at a distance is difficult to distinguish from the lining of natural materials.

Metal siding for exterior finishing is considered convenient and easy to work material. Even without construction experience, can easily cope with facing, view a training video and look through the manual. You do not have to buy expensive tools. The buyer selects a material suitable to it by color and pattern structure. Siding facade is considered to be the best choice in the ratio of price - quality. The average price of the metal siding under the beam is 460 rubles per square meter.

Important!Since the building material for exterior finishing, it is stable to temperature changes, moisture, and also has high durability.

To the main disadvantages of using a building material include its thermal conductivity and impressive weight of the sheet. If the roof is covered with siding, something extra for them should be laid layer of insulation, or in the attic in the hot season will always be stuffy. If made cladding metal siding home, the facade tends to get very hot in the sun and radiate heat. In the great heat as a result of touching can get a little burn, so care must be taken when working with the material, as well as being close to him.

The main advantages of the metal timber under siding

If you perform a trim metal siding home, this façade is resistant to transfer changes in temperature and other external influences. Even in winter when the ambient temperature is continuously low, the material is not susceptible strain, does not lose color and shape. Due to the peculiar production galvanized sheets are characterized by high strength and resistance to damage point. Well-known manufacturers metal siding under the beam will ensure that cladding will serve at least 50 years. Other benefits of the material include:

• ease of care. Siding not required to handle special cleaning agents: any contaminants are removed in the usual composition for washing dishes or windows;
• easy repair. If there was a distortion of leaves, it is possible to try to return the original form or else be replaced by a new one;

• able to use everywhere. The material is not susceptible to defeat by a fungus, moss or mold, and also resistant to temperature changes, why metal siding installation can be carried out in any climatic zone of Russia, regardless of humidity;
• fire safety. At home, in the lining which used metal siding sheets under a brick or wood, are considered safe, because in the production of the material is not combustible or flammable apply substances;
• long service life. Saydingovye facades are resistant to corrosion, the surface of the sheet for a long time keeps the brightness and color saturation, not fade in the sun;
• universal size. On construction sites not only sell ready-made products, but there is a possibility to order the desired size metal siding from the manufacturer;
• big choice. There are different colors of metal siding under a log and just under the natural tree;
• environmental friendliness. When heated, the sheets do not emit harmful vapors that could affect human health;
• ease of installation. Stack sheets can be both vertically and horizontally.

Note!From the building, lined with metal siding, should not come any smell.

Metal siding under a tree: the types and specifications

Metal siding, imitating the structure of wood, began to be used no more than 10-15 years ago. Unlike natural material sheets do not require special handling by the tick, humidity, they do not need a special fire-impregnated mixture. Term operation of metal sheets is higher than that of natural wood, and they are very long retain brightness.

Dimensions of metal siding depend on whether this profile - vinyl or metal: average width of 20 cm, thickness - 0.1 cm, and the length ranges from 2 to 6 meters. There is the possibility to choose a smooth or a rough surface.

Detailed description of the material and its characteristics are shown in the table below:

sheet Options	Value
Thickness, mm	0,35–0,65
Length, cm	≤400
Width cm	20-25
Weight 1m², kg	≤3,5
Coating thickness, micrometers	25-200
The thickness of the precoat layer, mm	5-8
Optimum use temperature tmax	— 50 – +80

When producing billets for siding used carbon steel alloy, while cold rolled steel is used. Each list is processed from the top protective layer against corrosion. Figure wood or plastic film is applied by means of offset printing Printech, or special solntseotrazhayuschey paint. Also, some manufacturers use their own paint, the composition of which has not been disclosed. Depending on the type of applied material it is caused by the life of the building material, which ranges from 10-15 years to infinity.

Allocated different types of polymer coatings for sheet metal siding exterior house decoration, which affect the time of their service life, which is clearly shown in the following table:

coating type	marking	Service life, years
Polyester	PE	≤ 20
matte polyester	REMA, PE matt	15-20
plastisol	PVC-200	≥ 30
pural	PURAL	≤ 30
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)	PVDF	≥ 50

Saydingovye panel are divided into categories depending on the design features and methods of installation:

View	Features
Perforated	Increased strength and resistance to changes in environmental temperature provides vinyl base. Characterized by high wear resistance
ground	The sheets are characterized by a rectangular shape, they are joined at the junction area. Would be the best simulates the beam metal siding dark color, which is resistant to high humidity
front	Mounted on the front part of the building, characterized by the largest selection of colors
overhead	It is not only used for ceilings. Mostly used to sew the structure of irregular shape
Vertical	Fastening sheets necessarily carried downward
With insulation	Made in a cassette in which is contained between the layers of steel heater. Price metal wood siding with a layer of insulation will be slightly higher than the cost of conventional sheet

Which is better: metal siding under a log or vinyl?

Original facade of the house will give any siding - whether it's metal siding under a rock or with the texture of a timber or tree. In the market you can buy the metal siding and vinyl lining, the difference of which is composed of sheets. Will help you understand what siding is better, metal or vinyl - customer reviews. It is especially important to get acquainted with the responses of those customers who had made 5-10 years ago the house cladding. In this case, focusing on the state of the sheets, it is easier to choose the manufacturer and determine the color.

The table shows the comparative specification vinyl and metal siding:

Characteristic	Metal	vinyl
The texture of the surface coating	Without rough edges. There are options for timber, timber and bricks	Smooth, with texture. The most popular options - a natural wood, timber
Easy installation	It mounts easily, without special tools required
Environmentally friendly	In the production of these types of siding elements not used, emit harmful substances
Composition sheet	Cold rolled steel, aluminum	polyvinyl chloride
The temperature at which the metal siding assembly is preferably carried out tmax	Irrelevant	Do not install in the intense heat and frost over - 15
The temperature range at which construction material can be operated tmax	-40 – + 45	— 50 – + 75
Fire safety	Non-flammable, but it loses its shape when exposed to high temperatures (over 100 ° C +)	Is not lit, it begins to melt at a temperature of ≥ 500˚S
Resistance to humidity	Recommended conditions for installation in any humidity. Not susceptible to the appearance of mold and mildew
Surface treatment	Special treatment is not required
Available colors	Made in any color and simulates any material: brick, timber, natural stone	Only in pastel colors. A small selection of different textures
wearing qualities	Characterized medium resistance	Highly resistant to mechanical damage
The length of one sheet, m	≤ 4	≤ 6
Operating life, years	≤ 50

The price of the metal siding from different manufacturers: how to choose the right material

Most often, consumers prefer metal siding under a bar, which with its surface mimics cut oak, pine, walnut, alder, poplar, maple. Also, when choosing should properly calculate the required amount of material, given that often the sheets are placed overlap and, therefore, in this case, you lose some of the area.

There are many formulas, which is easy to calculate the volume of material depending on the area facing and mounting features, produced on a "Castle to Castle" or overlap. The price of the metal siding under the bar varies depending on the quality of material used and starts from 300 rubles. per m².

The most popular in Russia over the past few years has been the ship's board - metal siding that looks like a board having two parallel strips. Profile made with different coating, the color is uniform or has an embossed wood. Also received good reviews metal siding "herringbone", which strips are arranged at an angle. Designers do not recommend the use of such sheets for lining large houses, they are best suited for compact single-storey cottages.

To better visualize the project before the purchase is recommended to see what it looks like in the photo metal siding that simulates the board, stone or wood. Experts advise to pay attention to the acrylic metal siding for the exterior finishing the house, which It characterized by greater resistance to sunlight, and also less sensitive to mechanical and chemical damage.

Major manufacturers that have positive feedback from customers, and the approximate prices of their products are shown in the table below:

siding type	Parameters (length × width × thickness) cm	The cost of a single sheet, rub.
Cedral fiber cement	360×19×1	950
Holzplast Holzblock180	366×18×1,2	460
Docke vinyl	366×24×1,1	165
FineBer «Standard Plus» vinyl	366×20,5×1,2	145
Villed blockhouse	140×36×1	510 (m²)
"Karelian" block house	360×24,4×1	220
Docke double block house	366×24×1	183

Some companies produce several types of siding. For example, the American manufacturer "Grand Line" makes Siding under a stone, which cost 600 rubles / m, metal siding under the tree -. 350 rubles / sqm.. The most expensive is a vinyl facing material, the price is up to 800 rubles per square. Also at the rising cost of antiuragannogo affected by the presence of the castle. However, if the construction of the region often squally winds, on this better not to save, because the overlap roof is much more expensive.

Installation of metal siding cladding house: tools and milestones

Before starting the plating metal siding home, you need to purchase a grinder with spare wheels, saw and tin snips. You will also need a screwdriver. Expedite and facilitate the process will help screwdriver. If a big house, or require scaffolding or ladder, depending on the number of storeys of the building. Other useful tools:

• Roulette (preferably a laser);
• hammer;
• square;
• level.

To buy the required amount of material, the buyer needs to know the area of ​​the walls, roof type, the number of window and door openings. Given these figures, the seller will be able to accurately calculate the correct amount. Before installation grout closed up all the cracks, holes, the wall is cleaned of dirt and old paint. If the house is made of wood, the surface is treated with anti-mite and mildew.

Important!Before fitting the sheets, do the crate.

Brief step by step instructions Installation of metal siding with their hands is as follows:

1. Calculate the required volume of material to suit the characteristics of fastening. In this case, come to the aid construction calculator.
2. Hung crate.
3. Laid the first strip of siding with corner compliance.
4. Mounted panel depending on the characteristics of the material, installation and billing method.
5. Carved a niche for windows and doors.
6. Fixed slopes, sills, architraves.
7. At least set the finish strip and the final panel series.

How to mount a lath under the metal siding

Attach to the wall sheets of siding is strictly forbidden for them to put galvanized profile, profile - for plasterboard or wooden frame. The direction of the carcass depends on the method of fastening the siding sheets if they are to be mounted vertically crate is mounted horizontally - and vice versa. Most under siding panels are fixed horizontally.

Before you start mounting on walls around the house spend even a loop. From this line are the minimum distance to the cap and, observing angles, another loop is performed, according to which will then go home page strip. Draw should be strictly on the level, so that the panel is flat. Details battens are attached to each other by means of screws to the profiles.

Using U-shaped bracket (another name ES-strap or crocodile) mounted vertical guides. The use of such methods allows fixation surface strictly equalize the level. Crate under the metal siding is starting to make from the corner of the building. The distance between the guides depends on the length of the wall, but it should not be less than 40-50 cm. It is important to understand that the frame is necessary not only to secure the saydingovyh sheets, but also to provide ventilation and drainage of condensate.

How to hang sheets of metal siding: photo

It should begin with the installation of a ground water drainage, the upper edge of which is located along the path previously applied. This is because a rigid structure easier to locate precisely than the start bar that curves. Thereafter, angular profiles fastened rigidly fixed by screws, the holes thus made in the upper part of the elements. Further screws will be attached to the middle of the profile.

Mount metallosayding start from lower, snapping a sheet in the start bar. Each element is fixed on a frame separately. If necessary, adjust the size hacksaw used with which the panel either shortened or cut. For attaching siding self-tapping screws with rubber washers, which are screwed on the edge of the sheet is not less than every 20 cm. In this way and other rows are mounted, by placing therebetween butt strap.

Window strap or J-profiles are fixed so that the lower outer edge of 2 cm was lower internal. Apertures also okantovyvayut using J-profiles. The corners of window and door elements required for gash 45˚ either stacked top and side panels. To mount the H-level profiles must be used.

Important!Installing vertical elements must necessarily leave a gap of 0.6 cm to the eaves and a cap to prevent buckling strips in their expansion.

To beautifully arrange the inner and outer corners of the building and hide the ends of the siding, use a corner bar. Ventilation panels - spotlights - mounted along the eaves. Finishing strip fixed under the roof, in the place where the planned area of ​​plating finishes. Insulation of walls of aerated concrete or wood held at will, but the performance of the waterproofing is imperative. Better insulation ensures moisture-windproof membrane that is attached directly to the wall of the house.

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Performance home siding trim under the tree will brighten any facade. This material is universal, it long retains attractive appearance and less exposed to sunlight and moisture. Siding will last much longer than wood, which will reduce the cost of ongoing maintenance and repair of the facade. To house longer looked attractive, the purchase should pay attention to the manufacturer's certificates, which must be indicated on compliance with sanitary and fire safety.