Siding block house - what is it?
Even for a specialist it is not easy to distinguish a wall made of natural wood from a wall decorated with such a coating. Elements are made of single or double "logs", the material is galvanized steel with a special polymer from the outside. Such a coating makes it possible to unlimitedly diversify the color range and texture of the surface, of course, within the framework of style, i.e.imitation of natural wood species.
The proposed palette has a variety of combinations, including gold and oaken oak, silver shades, etc. The most ordinary building, for very modest money lined with such materials, turns into a fairy tale.
Structurally, metal siding for log block house has the appearance of chic single or double panels. Their undoubted merits include corrosion and temperature stability, small changes in size when heated, durability, strength, fantastic appeal, environmental friendliness.
Such elements do not burn, they practically do not change their color under direct sunlight, atmospheric phenomena, aggressive industrial emissions, etc. The thoughtfulness of the fastening elements makes it possible to install the lining and fastening elements concealed, in addition, a complete set of additional elements, corners and transition bars is available in a variety of color options. You can choose a completely identical color coating or beat the difference of color transitions, imitating the styles of the old times.
Siding installation for block house on metal frame
Siding for block house is one of the variants of a ventilated facade and therefore offers all the advantages of this kind of lining. First of all, the thermal protection of the structure significantly improves, which leads to a reduction in the costs of its general heating. In the space between the lining there is a reliable and effective thermal insulation using a standard waterproofing layer, vapor barrier, etc.
For fastening the whole structure, very convenient reinforced brackets and L-shaped fastening profiles can be used, providing both a horizontal arrangement of the "logs" and the vertical one equally well. The entire installation process is simple and technological, it ensures high speed of work in any conditions and at any time of the year.
A variant of the frame structure with horizontally located panels can be the installation of the siding block house on the metal frame set .It consists of brackets fixed also horizontally on the wall of the rough facade with a step of forty five centimeters.
The outer corner joints of such a frame are made using a transitional special Z-profile. After installation of the panels, the decor profile of the external corner is set.
Between the brackets should be laid sheets of mineral insulation, closed waterproofing windproof membrane. Vertically to the brackets is installed the so-called hat profile with a step of sixty centimeters. It is on this profile that the material is fixed. All joints, corners and ends are covered with appropriate decorative profiles.
Siding for block house - mounting on the wooden frame
But the installation can also be carried out on the wooden frame , for example, so the vinyl siding block house is fixed, simulate the log with which it is easiest. Carrying the fastening of panels it is necessary to take into account the minimal expansion of materials under the action of ambient heat. Therefore, you can not drown the head of the screw or the head of the nail into the carcass material, there should be a small gap. A couple of millimeters are enough to allow for such a change in size.
Fasteners are important to be carried in the center of the hole, without any distortions, perpendicular to its surface. It is most convenient to work with screws using screwdrivers with a reverse - you can quickly fix defects. As usual, you need to start the work with the installation of tin, then they are engaged in starting rake.
During installation of panels, it is necessary to remember the gaps on the crossings and corners. Do not make joints without technological gaps. Especially since the latter are successfully overlapped by external profiles. The finishing strip, located under the overhang, usually completes the facing of the wall. The lower parts of the eaves are closed by soffits.