Facade siding: which one to choose?

Siding first appeared in the US in the 50's of last century. The quality and price of a modern branded product from North America and Canada far exceed domestic counterparts. Depending on the raw material, the panels are vinyl, wooden and metal.

Facade siding protects the exterior walls and gives the building an attractive appearance. Each type of raw materials - plastic, wood and metal - has its advantages and disadvantages. Vinyl siding is a practical and durable material, it does not rot and does not deform. The temperature differences do not affect the PVC panels. They can easily be distinguished, thanks to a textured surface that has pastel shades. In the production of the composition of the added modifiers, which makes the skin durable and resistant to weathering.

To ensure that the facade siding of vinyl is well preserved, it is necessary to hire experienced builders. Otherwise, incorrectly laid products can be damaged. It only seems at first glance that the installation of plates is not difficult. Much time is spent on preparing the elements, marking out, fitting and trimming the panels.

The facade siding made of plastic does not require special care. It is washed as it gets dirty. Plates are painted to the full depth, so scratches will not be visible. It is necessary to know that at low temperatures PVC panels can burst from a blow by a heavy object.

Facade siding made of wood is produced by pressing under high pressure. Various additives are added to the composition during the compacting. The material has a wood texture. This is due to the fact that a protective coating is applied from above, so it simulates wood.

Facade panels, wood siding improve the appearance of the house. It is worth such a facing is quite expensive. Today, the market has a wood paneling simulating a planed log and a flat board.

Advantages of the wooden panel :

• durability;
• strength;
• Ability to withstand temperature changes;
• security;
• Resistance to precipitation;
• Ease of installation.

Metal siding is made of galvanized steel, applying a polymer coating on top. Mounting is performed using self-tapping screws and nails; The plates are laid horizontally. Sheathing is carried from the bottom up.

The most popular panels are produced by the company "Deck Extrusion". According to statistics, every second product the buyer acquires this brand. The texture of the product "Deck Extrusion" is very diverse. It resembles a processed stone, a facing brick, a wild sandstone. The company provides a guarantee for its products for 25 years. Panels of this brand are the cheapest on the market.

Choosing a classic facade siding, photos of finished houses can be pre-searched. Looking through photos of buildings, it is easy to see how different colors and different textures are combined. On ready-made projects you can determine the choice of material.

Siding is made from different materials. Its types differ in technical characteristics, method of attachment and price. The houses, paneled with PVC, are a quite common variant of facing.