For facing the ventilated facade, exclusively modern materials are used, which perform both decorative and protective functions. The first provides aesthetic and modern architectural appearance of the house, and the second protects the walls of the building from destruction, protects them from vibrations, noise, mechanical damage and atmospheric factors. It is for these two reasons that the ventilated facades today are very popular all over the world. To create such facades, different materials are used, which are so many that it becomes quite difficult to make a choice in favor of one of them. They differ among themselves in size, color, cost and method of fasteners.
Currently, metal and vinyl siding, aluminum composite panels, ceramic granite, metal facade panels, fiber cement plates, lining sandwich panels and galvanized cassettes are most popular. Each type of cladding has its own area of application and has its own properties, features. Let’s talk in more detail about one of the most popular materials for the ventilated facade – vinyl siding.
This material is a profiled PVC panels, the color and texture of which most often imitates a plank casing. As a rule, the width of this material is 250 mm, and the length is 4 m. Domestic and foreign manufacturers offer vinyl siding, which differs in its size, shape and cost. The panels have a special castle structure, which provides their reliable and dense connection. In addition to plastic panels, manufacturers offer sets of accessories and additional elements that make the installation of siding faster and lighter. Almost any smooth surface can be installed siding.