Siding dimensions for outdoor use - details!

Siding has become widespread, firstly, this is due to the aesthetics of the appearance of buildings, and secondly, with a good protective function from environmental influences. The material combines minimal cost and resistance to deformation - it is an ideal solution for exterior decoration of buildings of all sizes, from small outbuildings, country houses, cottages, to huge industrial and commercial facilities.

Benefits of using siding

Siding is a whole technique of finishing building facades. This material is a panel structure resembling a lining and surpasses other finishing materials in a number of qualities:

• it is not poisonous and does not burn in fire;
• is quite resistant to various natural phenomena and exposure to chemical elements;
• does not lose color under the influence of the sun, does not break from severe frosts;
• does not lend itself to corrosion;
• easy to assemble;
• for the entire service life does not require staining;
• dirt on the panels is easily washed off with plain water;
• color selection is possible for every taste;
• the use of various attributes is acceptable;
• redefine any building.

This is just a part of the advantages of using siding.

Since it does not fit snugly against the walls of the building, it becomes possible to ventilate the facade and let the condensate out. Ease of assembly, low weight and ease of transportation allow you to install siding on your own all year round.

Durability and high reliability of the finishing material make it possible not to worry about various expensive and lengthy repairs. Any insulation can be laid between the wall and the siding, which will reduce the amount of resources spent on heating the house. Siding panels can be mounted on buildings made of any building material, with their help any old or even dilapidated building can be easily renovated.

Varieties of siding

Now they produce panels for finishing the facades of buildings from a variety of components. The most widespread are the following types:

• metal;
• vinyl;
• wooden;
• fiber cement.

What are the differences between the main types of siding? Let's consider each of the most common types separately.

Metal siding

For the manufacture of metal siding, a variety of metals are used, the main of which are steel, aluminum and zinc.

Aluminum has sufficient strength and durability, but it is very rarely used for finishing the facades of residential buildings. Its main area of ​​application is various industrial and commercial buildings. Metallic, in turn, is considered to be a rather "noisy" and poorly heat-retaining material.Without the use of insulation, it does not endow the walls with additional thermal insulation properties.

Zinc is considered a relatively expensive material, so this type of siding is not widely used in Russia.

Prices for metal siding

Metal siding

Vinyl siding

Vinyl siding is most widespread in the Russian Federation. It is inexpensive and durable. Wide distribution has provided him with a wide range of colors. It differs from other types in its relatively low weight and ease of installation.

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Vinyl Siding

Wood Siding

Wooden siding looks pretty good on walls, but is demanding.

He constantly needs careful care, periodic treatment with various protective compounds, is one of the most expensive types.

Prices for wood siding

Wooden siding

Fiber cement siding

The main components of fiber cement panels are cement and fiberglass. This type of siding perfectly reproduces both brickwork and natural stone masonry. Such panels are quite massive, and, therefore, require massive reinforcement, and in the case of cutting, a specific device for cutting.

Ceramics can also be used as siding - these are fiber cement products that have been hardened in an oven and with different color coatings.

Ceramic panels are ideal for covering the basement of a building. They have good resistance to physical impact, such as impacts, are characterized by a greater thickness compared to other types of siding.

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Fiber cement siding

Dimensions of applied siding

In order not to periodically purchase additional panels during facade work, it is necessary to calculate the required amount of materials in a timely manner. Since the sizes of the panels are different for different types of siding, the first step is to decide what type of panels will be used when performing work and find out its overall dimensions. You also need to know all the dimensions of the walls and the foot of the building on which the exterior work will be carried out.

Consider the parameters of panels of different types of siding.

Vinyl siding options

Vinyl siding is the most common. Hence such a variety of panels. All this is due to the low cost and material properties. This material is produced in the form of a block house, a double-curved board, a double and triple herringbone.

Due to their prevalence, manufacturers offer a wide range of colors for such siding, a large number of fasteners. For convenience, manufacturers try to adhere to general parameters in the production of panels, which helps to reduce the time during installation work and to eliminate problems when joining panels.

The most common panel parameters:

• thickness - 0.

  6 - 1.4 mm;

• length - 3.05 - 4 m ;
• width - 220 - 280 mm;
• effective width without lock - 190 - 260 mm;
• area - 0.6 - 1 m2;
• weight - 1.5 - 2 kg.

Plinth siding dimensions

Plinth panels are one of the modifications of ordinary vinyl, they are the same in composition, but the distinguishing feature here is the size. Outside, such panels resemble areas of the surface of natural stone or brick masonry. A wall covered with such siding is great.

The dimensions of the panel, depending on the type of base material, may vary, but usually these are the following parameters :

• area - from 0.55 to 0.

  6 m2;

• useful size - 0.45X1.02 m;
• total size - 0.49X1 , 16 m.

Metal siding

As a rule, it differs in its variety.

Usually these are steel panels with a galvanized sheet, they can also be, as mentioned earlier, made of aluminum and zinc. They differ among themselves in characteristics and places of application.

Aluminum siding is usually called metal cassettes, as it looks like a cake made of many layers. Initially, there is a "core" of aluminum, then a layer of primer and plastic vestments. These cassettes are quite expensive, therefore they are practically not used for the exterior decoration of cottage-type houses.

Their main application is in administrative and office buildings.

Panels are produced in the following dimensions:

• length - on average 3 - 5 m;
• thickness - 0.5 - 0.6 mm;
• width - 0.2 - 0.

  25 m;

• weight - 2.5 - 4 kg per square meter.

The advantage of using aluminum panels is that the material has increased reliability, it is lightweight, resistant to rust and does not burn in fire.However, during transportation it is quite easy to bend it and the constrictions are not fully straightened, this is a negative phenomenon and affects the "wallet". The transportation of such material must be careful, and the installation must also be accurate.

Galvanized steel siding

This material most common among metal siding. It stands one step higher compared to others, as it has increased strength and is resistant to the influence of the external environment. The steel panels are zinc and polymer coated. This protects against rusting and harmful environmental influences.

The most common panel parameters are:

• length - on average 2 - 6 m;
• different thickness - 0.

  45 - 0.62 mm;

• width - 0.1 - 0.55 m;
• weight - 4 - 6 kg per 1 square meter.

Not everyone probably knows that vertical siding is nothing more than corrugated board.

Of the advantages, it is worth noting the possibility of working with steel material both in summer and in winter, it is characterized by such properties as survivability and non-combustibility. Negative features are a weak paintwork, and, accordingly, increased rusting in places of damage to the paintwork, minimal sound and heat insulation.

Zinc facade panels

They are not have become widespread in our country due to their high cost. Interesting cladding isn't worth the overpriced price tag. Low demand led to the appearance of zinc panels in only 2 colors - gray and black.

The fittings for such siding correspond to the vinyl fittings, but the panels for the walls are of a completely different configuration. After sheathing, the wall takes on a ribbed appearance, which creates charm, interest and distinctive style. The panels have the following parameters:

• length - 0.5 - 6 m;
• thickness - 1 mm;
• width - 0.2 - 0.

  3 m ;

• weight - 10 kg per 1 square meter.

Fiber cement siding

In another way it is called cement siding, it is made of high quality cement-fiber material. It is produced by pressing fibers, and the result is charming slabs.

In this case, the standard size of slabs is used with the following dimensions:

• length - 3 - 3.5 m;
• thickness - 6 - 15 mm;
• width - 0.

  2 m.

The following main advantages of using fiber cement sheathing should be noted - it does not burn; has increased indestructibility, necessary to withstand wind gusts and physical influences. This material is excellent weather resistant. The temperature range is from -50 to +80 degrees Celsius, this range is quite consistent with all climatic zones in which the Russian Federation is located.

There are also a number of disadvantages, among which is the complexity of its installation:

• to cut the panel, you need a special.

  equipment requiring skills for its operation;

  

  Cutting of fiber cement siding panels

• due to its massiveness, such a siding requires a metal frame , also in the case of using fiber cement siding, the margin of safety of the walls plays an important role;

  

  Fiber cement siding. Calculation of loads

• Another disadvantage is the lack of a choice of colors, and the bulk of them are dark.

Siding is suitable for any building, it is very diverse. The market for cladding materials is replete with numerous options in various shades. In order to avoid unnecessary waste of money and time and for a high-quality installation, it is initially required to calculate the required number of panels, for which it is necessary to know the dimensions of the panels intended for installation.

Here you need to be most careful, since siding is made from a variety of materials, of various shapes and has different parameters.

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