For a long time, those days have sunk into oblivion when the only option for facing the facade was a tree or brick. In modern construction, the decoration of facades by sidin is very popular. And this is not surprising, because this material refers to the economy class, which means that most potential buyers are affected by the pocket. It is light and has a large color range, which allows you to realize any, even very bold ideas. Its installation is quite simple and does not take much time. Modern siding has a large spectrum of advantages that make it one of the most convenient and demanded materials. This is a pleasant appearance, texture that looks like the structure of wood, fire resistance, many color solutions, deep color prevents fading, durability.
The decoration of facades with siding is possible when using any building material, and due to the lightness of the material, special calculations are not required when designing the foundation and the construction of the load -bearing walls, which is simply necessary when using stone or brick for these purposes. In order to install siding, it will not be necessary to conduct special preparation of the work surface. For such a facade, the principles of hygroscopicity and ventilation are the main ones, that is, the facade is breathing and prevents the occurrence of fungi and mold, and therefore destruction of the structure of the house.
Facades finishing with siding stages of work
In order for the decoration of facades with siding to be successfully and served you for many years, it is necessary that the installation of finishing material is carried out correctly. The finish by siding belongs to the category of ventilated facades, which means that you need to create all the conditions for this method of ventilation. To do this, the first thing is the crate of all the walls that will be subsequently taken by siding. Lay a layer of waterproofing material and insulation, only they should not be sensitive to temperature differences, and do not accumulate moisture.
Well, then they start the direct installation of siding. The lowest bar should be the first, and it is attached to the crate using the nails resistant to corrosion. It is necessary to nail not the bar itself, but a special area for fastening, then the next bar is laid and so on. In order to be confident in the stability of the facade to the impulses of a strong wind, it is best to use siding with a special lock.
