Siding is one of the types of building materials for wall cladding. With its help you can low cost completely change the appearance of a private house, if the house is still good, but already quite old. In addition, finishing and siding are used for the outside.

Layed on top of the insulation, it not only hides it, but also improves the entire exterior of the house. It is for this reason that many home owners decide to make such changes to the appearance of their home. And it will help you do all the work correctly step by step instructions By self-cladding houses with siding.

A little history

This type of cladding was invented by our Pomors. For hunting, durable, light vessels were needed. It was in shipbuilding that this type of ship plating was used. Actually, the word siding itself is translated as plank. Northern peoples adopted this technology to insulate their homes, lining their houses with planks. In addition to insulation, this technology made it possible to speed up the construction of houses on the northern coast, and was very popular among Russian pioneers.

Nowadays, siding is made from modern building materials:

• Vinyl;
• Metal;
• Cement (fiber cement siding);
• Tree.

Different types of siding allow you to completely change appearance private home without significant financial costs.

Preparation for sheathing

Preparatory work for covering a house with siding is not very difficult. The entire building will need to be carefully inspected and several measurements taken. If swelling is visible masonry mortar, you just need to shoot them down. Either drive the protruding nails back or remove them altogether. If possible, small protrusions more than 6 mm in height should also be eliminated.

Inspection

When inspecting the house, it is also necessary to identify unevenness of the walls, base, corners, window openings and other architectural elements - in general, wherever siding work is planned. It is better to carry out such measurements using a long standard metal rod, cord and tape measure. Deviation from the plane is permissible no more than 12 mm. In local places – no more than 6 mm.

Simply put, if the entire wall is not rectangular shape, and diamond-shaped - then the difference in diagonals should be no more than 12 mm. The same option, but for a window or door – 6 mm.

The general unevenness of the entire wall (pediment, cornice, base) should not exceed 12 mm.
Over time, the building may sag on one side and tilt. The inclination of a wall or the entire building is checked using a plumb line. Deviation from the vertical is allowed no more than 25 mm. If the slope of the entire building is greater than permissible, then it is already in a pre-emergency condition. If it is not eliminated, then further work on siding is simply pointless.

Preparatory work

After checking the geometry of the building, it is necessary to carry out a complex preparatory work. Trims, drains, grates, etc. are removed. If you find gaps in the walls, near window and door openings, seal them either with polyurethane foam, or simply cement mortar. If you find: broken plaster, peeling paint, areas covered with mold - thoroughly clean such areas. Wooden walls treat with any antiseptic.

Tools and materials

Before starting work on siding your house, make sure you have a full set of available tools:

• Electric screwdriver and screwdriver;
• Hammer;
• Roulettes (laser tapes are easier and more convenient to work with);
• Construction level;
• Stairs.

How to cut boards

When cladding a building, part of the finishing panels is used entirely. But in some places you will have to make extensions from the same material. Depending on what material will be used for cladding and siding, the tool for cutting the panels is also selected.

For vinyl

• Electric jigsaw with fine-toothed blade;
• Bulgarian;
• Sharp Cutter;
• Universal;
• Hacksaw for metal;
• Shoe knife.

Metal siding

• hacksaw for metal;
• metal scissors;
• electric circular saw with pobedit teeth.

Advice! The use of an angle grinder (grinder) is accompanied by heating of the metal siding at the cut site, damaging the protective top layer.

Material

If you want to do all the cladding work yourself, in order to purchase all required material you can just contact a large hardware store. The seller simply needs to describe in detail the area of ​​the walls, the number of windows and doors, etc., and he will calculate and select the necessary set of materials for the job.

And in order to control the quality of the product, you need to know what characteristics the material for covering a house with siding must meet:

1. Same thickness throughout the entire panel.
2. Mandatory presence of special markings on inside panels. This marking carries all the necessary information on the material: color, batch number, production date. If there was not enough material for covering during the work process, you can always purchase more, focusing on this marking.
3. The quality panels have a hurricane lock. It is made in the form of a bend on top of the panel and is located above the holes for fasteners.
4. A sure sign that a company cares about its image is the presence of additional elements and accessories included with the materials.
5. All products must be provided with certificates and warranties. The minimum warranty period for coverage must be 50 years.
6. Responsible sellers will be sure to include siding installation instructions with the purchased product.

Installation of sheathing

First, markings are made. Straight lines are drawn on the walls of the house so as to create a closed contour. To make the line horizontal, it helps horizontal level. At the corners of the house from the horizontal line, it is necessary to take measurements with a tape measure to determine the minimum distance to the base. When the minimum distance is set at this level, the string for the contour is pulled. The starting bar will be mounted on it.

The next stage is the installation of elements of vertical metal guides from the installation horizon, starting from the corners. The distance between the vertical slats is 35-45 cm. Additional guides are made near windows and doors. The main condition is that they should not intersect anywhere.

This is necessary to ensure that air constantly circulates under the siding, preventing the formation of mold.
For walls made of brick and concrete, the guides are made from a special profile. For log walls, slats with a cross section of 60x40 mm, treated with an antiseptic solution, are used.

Waterproofing and insulation

If the sheathing is installed on wooden and aerated concrete walls, installation of waterproofing is required.

Insulation of walls with mini-slabs is carried out at the request of the house owner, but a moisture-and-windproof membrane must be installed in any case. If there is no insulation, the film is attached to the wall of the house. If there is a layer of insulation, a layer of waterproofing is attached on top of it. Since a gap for ventilation between the insulation panels and the siding is required, a sheathing is constructed on top of the insulation layer.

Guides

Now that the insulation is in place and the sheathing is ready, it’s time to install siding accessories, such as:

• external and internal elements at the corners of the structure;
• strips for window and door openings;
• ebbs on the base of the building and windows.

The basement drainage is fixed at the intended level under the lower siding strip so that the upper edge runs along the line. The corner elements are attached rigidly to self-tapping screws at the very top of the outer hole. The subsequent screws are screwed into the middle of the slot in increments of 50 cm.

Advice! If the profile is not enough, it can be built up with another one, overlapping with the previous one with an overlap of five centimeters.

Window framing begins with the installation of the ebb. It protrudes beyond the window opening by 8-10 cm on both sides. The side window strips are installed on this protrusion. From below, the ebb is held in place by a j-profile. After installing the siding, the window design is completed by installing the trim.

The process of edging a doorway is almost identical to that of a window.

Installation of panels

The process of installing siding panels is somewhat similar to LEGO designer. Each element is connected to the other in turn. The first row from the bottom is attached to the first (starting) bar with light pressure until a click appears from below. At the top, through the slots, they are fastened with self-tapping screws in the center, so that the siding moves into them without visible effort. Fastening is carried out from the center to the edges of the building, in increments of 40 cm.

All subsequent panels are attached in the same way, rising from the foundation to the roof. The topmost row ends with a finishing strip.

Basic installation rules

1. IN mandatory Avoid rigid fastening of siding panels. It should be remembered that the material itself has the property of shrinking in the cold and expanding in the summer. Therefore, the screw is screwed into the center of the hole so that there is a gap of 1 mm between the screw head and the plate.
2. Maintain a 10 mm gap between the slats and the guides. This will prevent the siding from being damaged when it expands in hot weather.
3. Facing a house with siding can be done in any weather, but it should be taken into account that in frost the material becomes brittle and therefore requires more careful handling during installation.

Watch the video:

I have the following problem. The house is old and just needs to be insulated corner room, in winter it’s cold, damp and mold grows on the walls. There is not enough money to cover the entire house, so we decided to start from this place. This is an extension, and not made very well. Deviation from the plane is about 20 mm. So far we have decided that horizontal cladding will show all the shortcomings, and vertical cladding will hide it, but we doubt whether this is so.

The question arose before winter of covering the house with siding. Since I am not a builder myself, I encountered this for the first time. I re-read a bunch different advice, sites that tell you what and how to do. But I haven’t been able to find anyone who can put it all in concrete terms. I came across this article. I read and understood everything very carefully. What, how to do and what will be needed. As a result, I bought metal siding beige color and got to work. Since I was on vacation, my friend and I did everything quickly. It’s good that the house is recently built, so all the corners and walls are even. There were practically no difficulties. The result is a satisfied wife and beautiful house. Thanks for the article, it turned out to be very useful.

Exterior decoration of the house - no less important point than internal.

Some people neglect this in order to save money, but today the building materials market is so extensive that you can easily choose the option that suits you.

Very often the choice falls on siding and then the problem arises with the choice of design.

If you think that there are practically no solutions here, then you are mistaken - houses under siding may not be similar to each other, each with its own individual characteristics, which is determined not only by the diversity color options, but also different textures of the material.

All the variety of siding and its use in home decoration

In order to competently plan the finishing design, you need to navigate the existing types of siding. Once upon a time it was only made of wood, like modern lining, which is now used for interior decoration premises, now there are other types that are more popular and durable.

At the same time wood siding can be purchased, but its cost is not affordable for everyone, and its durability is not great. It can be used to decorate some façade elements as an accent. And even in this case, the tree can be replaced with practically indistinguishable analogues, which we will discuss below.

The next option is metal siding made of steel or aluminum.. Perfect for creating designs in modern style hi-tech. And the use of mirror panels will turn your home into a building from the future. Such a facade should attract attention.

However, not many are lovers of the unusual, and prefer something calmer, classic and simple, but at the same time beautiful and not like everyone else. Therefore, on sale you can find such a new product as metal siding under timber.

It should not be confused with metal log siding, which usually goes under the name “block house” and has a completely different appearance (imitates a wooden frame).

Vinyl siding (PVC) is also especially popular.. It does not have the disadvantages of the materials discussed above, and its cost is lower. The palette of colors and shades provides us with a wide range possible solution design.

In addition, there is siding that imitates others building materials. And if it doesn’t matter to you whether the material is natural or not, then beautiful finish At home, PVC siding that looks like wood looks natural and harmonious.

The options considered are suitable for finishing facades, but there is also basement siding. It imitates natural and artificial stone(like a brick), wood (board, shingles), and it is very difficult to understand that it is plastic; you can only try to do this from a very close distance.

IN lately It has become fashionable to use such siding not only for finishing the base, but also for cladding the facade to look like stone. This option looks very interesting. In addition, there are more possibilities and beautiful design options.

Thus, houses covered with siding will never look dull and not modern. The main thing is to choose the right texture and color. Below we'll look at a few options that we hope will inspire you to create your own. original design with your own hands.

Finished house finishing options

When choosing vinyl siding, you most often purchase beige-colored material. This is the most popular shade. In combination with white windows, a good effect is obtained, but these options will not surprise anyone. Although everything looks very neat and harmonious.

However, don't be afraid to use other colors and textures. Let these not be bright shades, but if you choose two identical colors, but of different saturation, you can achieve interesting effect. For example, beige and brown.

You can match the siding to the color of the roof, and the roof should be darker. Here are two examples where one house is made in lilac tones, where dark red shutters are a kind of accent, and the second one is in green.

The black and white version also has a right to exist.

You can create the spirit of a house in the village using the previously mentioned “block house”. Look how interesting this option looks. If you don’t tell, then no one will immediately guess that this is not a real tree.

And of course we will mention basement siding. You and your loved ones will definitely like this façade of a siding house. This finishing option is much superior to the previous ones.

And it looks richer, and various examples There is much more design due to the variety of textures and colors. If you want, your house will become stone. Moreover, you can combine different colors, or you can make the facade one color. In any case, it will look very beautiful.

Have you always dreamed of a red brick house, but could not afford such luxury? Dreams come true, all you have to do is cladding the façade basement siding under the brick.

Here is another photo of the facade, finished with wooden shingles.

Combine various types siding is also not prohibited, but is even encouraged. For example, you can plan a facade design using vinyl and plinth siding.

There are a lot of options, and you can always create something of your own. The main thing is to choose colors that will harmonize with each other. This should be a palette of two or three colors or shades. You also need to be careful with textures, not to overdo it with their number on one façade. If you use more than three, you risk getting a distorted volume and the house will visually lose its integrity.

Therefore, if you are not an experienced designer, but want to do everything yourself, we recommend that you first look ready-made options, select those that you like and, based on them, plan the decoration of your home.

Cladding the facade of a house is one of the main components of not only visual appeal, but also reliable protection external walls from the adverse effects of natural factors: rain, snow, sunlight. In addition to its protective functions, the cladding of the house creates good thermal insulation premises.

Today, on construction market You can find many options for facade cladding. One of the popular types of finishing is siding. Finishing the facade with siding with your own hands does not require special training, skills or abilities. Responsible approach right choice material, strict adherence to installation technology, resulting in high quality finish façade will be provided.

Types of siding panels

Before you begin covering the facade of the house, you need to familiarize yourself with the types of siding panels and study the characteristics of the material from which they are made.

Steel

Steel siding, used for cladding buildings industrial use and storage facilities.

Advantages:

• large selection of colors and shades;
• resistance to deformation;
• durability;
• not flammable

Flaws:

• periodically requires coating with an anti-corrosion compound;
• dents remain from mechanical damage;
• a large mass increases the load on the foundation of the building, which must be taken into account when building a house;
• high cost.

Aluminum siding is used for cladding industrial and residential buildings.

Advantages:

• light, strong and durable material;
• does not fade in the sun;
• huge selection of colors;
• reasonable price.

Flaws:

• is subject to corrosion;
• deformations from strong mechanical impact are possible.

Wooden siding is mainly used for interior cladding of residential and office premises.

Advantages:

• aesthetic appearance;
• retains heat well.

Flaws:

• fragility;
• high cost;
• needs constant impregnation special compounds to increase service life.

Cement

Cement siding is latest technology building façade cladding. Cellulose fibers are added to ordinary cement, thus creating a cladding that resembles expensive types of wood. Special technology pressing allows you to produce this type of siding with any pattern. Used for cladding industrial facilities. For residential premises it is used in rare cases.

Advantages:

• huge selection of colors;
• not flammable;
• durable and strong.

Flaws:

• heavy weight, which will create extra load on the foundation;
• complexity of material processing;
• façade cladding will require not only special training, but also the use of respiratory protection equipment (respirators);
• high cost.

Vinyl siding is one of the most commonly used types of finishing. The material looks impressive and expensive, as it imitates many textures: expensive types wood, stone, marble. You can also choose different colors and create an original pattern or picture.

Advantages:

• simplicity and ease of installation;
• reasonable cost;
• reliability, durability (more than 20 years);
• lightness of the material;
• a huge selection of textures and colors;
• any type of surface can be sheathed;
• possibility of replacing several panels;
• can be treated with various cleaning mixtures.

Flaws:

• Vinyl panels do not withstand strong impacts and may crack.

Covering the facade with vinyl siding is best solution for finishing the facade of a house. It is advisable that a specialized team deal with the façade cladding. Poorly laid panels will allow air, moisture and insects to pass through to the wall of the house, and this can cause damage to it. It is possible to sheathe the facade with your own hands; for this you need to prepare tools and materials that will help in the work, and also read the instructions.

Tools and materials

Required tool:

• measuring instruments (ruler, square, tape measure);
• hammer;
• rope;
• screwdriver;
• ladder;
• electric saw for cutting panels.

Material:

• outer and inner corner;
• window trim;
• H and J-profiles;
• starter and drain strip;
• soffits.

Stages of facade finishing

Before covering the facade with siding, you must strictly follow the installation technology, which consists of several stages.

Calculations

• area of ​​the walls of the house (cottage);
• wall dimensions;
• sizes and number of window openings;
• type of roof of a country house.

Having all the data for calculation, you can independently calculate required quantity panels for cladding, using the following algorithm: subtract the area of ​​doors and windows from the area of ​​all walls of the house, and divide the resulting number by the area of ​​one siding panel. Multiply the resulting result by 1.10. Thus, the area of ​​the panels is calculated with a 10% margin.

Preparation

Prepare the surface of the walls. Clean them of dirt, remove unnecessary objects (pipes, trim, window sills, etc.). Blow out the cracks with polyurethane foam or seal with cement mortar. If the surface is wooden, then treat it with a special mixture (antiseptic).

Lathing

If the house is new, then lathing is not required. Provided that the house is old, it is necessary to prepare the sheathing for attaching the panels. Wood or metal is used for sheathing. Wooden sheathing is cheaper than metal sheathing. But metal lathing more reliable and durable. For wooden sheathing, slats that are pre-treated with an antiseptic are suitable. Iron lathing is made from galvanized profile.

Insulation and waterproofing

The next step is insulation and waterproofing. Polystyrene foam can be used as insulation. For waterproofing - a membrane. The first layer is insulation, the second is the membrane, and then a new sheathing is made.

Installation

1. The siding is attached with a gap of 6–8 mm between the end of the panels and the corners. It is also necessary to maintain a gap of about 2 mm between the panels and the sheathing to prevent deformation of the siding.
2. Before attaching the new panel, it is connected to the panel attached to the sheathing. Outer corner The joints between the panels should be covered.
3. Secure window opening strips and j-profiles, including in doorways. The corners of the profiles should be overlapped.
4. Install the H-profile in a vertical position, leaving a gap of 3–5 mm at the top and bottom.
5. Attach the finishing strip under the roof of the building.
6. The first row of siding is attached to the starting strip and secured with a self-tapping screw at the top and in the middle at a distance of 35–45 cm. Installation of the next rows occurs in the same way.

The technological process of installing siding is not particularly difficult, so you can do it yourself.

Video

Detailed description of siding installation stages:

Schemes

Correct installation diagrams:

Siding is considered one of the most practical materials, which are used to carry out facing works along the facade.

The siding has good quality and performance characteristics, and is also very easy to install.

The products have a varied range, which makes it possible to provide your home with an ideal appearance.

In this article you will see photos of houses covered with siding.

The material consists of panels, which subsequently acquire an integral system on the facade of the house. The material used to produce products is varied. Accordingly, each type of siding has its own characteristics and performance characteristics.

There are quite a lot of options for implementing the desired design solution; each type of product has its own color scheme and variety of textures. Basically, the products are characterized by a fairly high level of strength and reliability; they are also profitable to use because their price level is not too high.

Beautiful siding for cladding a house - photo:

Pros and cons

There are a lot of positive characteristics of siding material, the main ones are:

• the period during which siding can be used without problems reaches 50 years;
• Thanks to the finishing with siding panels, the house acquires an attractive appearance. By using of this material it is possible to create the most different styles and realize the most daring design ideas;
• the material does not require special care, there is no need to paint it. It is very easy to handle;
• siding is characterized by lightness and elasticity;
• the process of installing panels is very simple, it requires the efforts of only one person, which allows you to significantly save on a team of workers;
• has high resistance to sudden changes temperature regime;
• creates a reliable protective barrier for the surface of the facade of a house finished with siding from the effects of negative destructive environmental phenomena;
• condensation does not form under the surface of the panels, since there are ventilation holes in it that remove accumulated moisture;
• the material is resistant to rotting and corrosion processes, and is also not destroyed due to the activity of insects and microorganisms.

As for the disadvantages of this material, it is worth considering the following points:

1. The material from which siding is made is completely synthetic. Respectively, does not have a sufficient level of environmental friendliness. This does not apply to the wooden variety of panels, although it is not as reliable as the others.
2. Flammability of siding. This point is important in the event of a fire. If the panel begins to melt from the fire, then it releases caustic and toxic substances that are dangerous to the health of people and animals. Stewing products is very difficult.
3. If saved long time low temperature conditions, then siding the panels become very brittle and may begin to crack. It is even possible for parts of the panel to break off.
4. The material is not very resistant to damage mechanical type . This is especially important for the metal variety, since for it even a scratch on the surface is a significant threat to quality. The panels cannot be restored, which requires the cost of replacing a damaged panel.

PLEASE NOTE!

For homes that are more often exposed to sunlight, it is better to choose siding light colors, since it is less susceptible to burnout.

Species

For those who decide to take advantage of finishing works on the facade with siding, you need to familiarize yourself with the varieties of such material.

Highlight:

1. Aluminum. It is characterized by a wide range of different reliefs and colors; this variety is intended for finishing office premises or residential type multi-storey buildings. This is explained by the fact that the panels weigh very little, and therefore will not weigh down the facade of a private house.
2. . It consists of wood fibers, which are compressed under high temperature conditions with the addition of special resin. In appearance they imitate natural wood. The price category of such products is quite high. The panels are characterized by flammability.
3. Steel. In most cases, this type is used in industrial construction. The color range is quite wide, the product weighs a lot and is prone to corrosion processes.
4. . This variety is one of the newest invented by foreign industry. Has a high level of fire resistance. Made from cement and cellulose fibers. In appearance it resembles wooden boards. Well suited for finishing work in educational institutions, kindergartens. It is also gaining popularity in private construction.
5. . It is also one of the newest inventions. It has its origins in Japan. The price category of the material is low. Siding contains clay and some other natural materials.
6. . It is considered the most common and popular because it is affordable, simple process installation, the ability to hide all defects of the facade surface, and is also resistant to moisture and does not support combustion.
7. . A type of siding panels that vary in width. Made from steel (galvanized). During production, a polyester coating is applied to the surface of the product, which protects the material from corrosion. The main advantages of this type are high level fire resistance, strength and maximum possible service life. Resistant to a wide temperature range.

CAREFULLY!

When choosing aluminum siding for finishing your house, you must take into account that there is a risk of injury during the installation process. This kind of work should be approached as carefully as possible.

Photos of houses covered with siding of different colors:

Finish options

Moving away from performance characteristics and the protective properties of the siding material, it is worth paying attention to the appearance of the building, which will be achieved through the panels. There are a great variety of finishing options, since the range of this material allows any imagination and fantasy to be realized.

In addition to the fact that it is possible to combine several colors of material on the façade of a building, you can purchase panels different textures and, for example, create an imitation of , or .

Regarding finishing options based on installation technology, there are two of them:

• horizontal.

With the help of vertical installation of siding panels, the facade of the house is visually stretched, the height of the wall becomes visually larger. Horizontal finishing creates a single, holistic system that looks harmonious and cozy.

To create a more expressive and brighter facade of the house, you can use dark-colored siding on the corners of the building.

Features of care

To maintain the neat appearance of your home, it is necessary to occasionally clean the surface of the siding panels from dirt. If the contamination is insignificant, then it can be easily removed using a strong stream of water.. You can use a regular Karcher for this. If more significant dirt appears on the surface, use a soft brush to remove it.

If mold is found on some panels, then after removing it, the panels must be treated with a solution with a 5% concentration of chlorine. IN pure form Chlorine should not be used on panels. You cannot clean the surface if the temperature outside is low.

It is not recommended to use various cleaning products that contain abrasive structures, as they can damage top layer material Chemicals Do not leave it on the siding surface for more than 10 minutes.

Useful video

In this video you will see many design options for houses with siding:

Conclusion

The ease of use of siding material, as well as its simple installation and affordable price make it very good option for finishing work on the facade. By following all the necessary recommendations during operation, you don’t have to return to repair work for a very long time.

The combination of the words country house evokes an association with a small building, but the phrase cladding country house siding makes you understand that the building is not so small. Siding is chosen as a finishing material for a country house due to its affordable cost and good set operational characteristics.
It is valued for its unpretentiousness, long service life, and different shades and textures. The material is used for the restoration of long-serving wooden, block, and brick buildings, and for the cladding of newly built frame structures.
Covering a country house with siding allows you to quickly give buildings an attractive and finished look without investing significant funds. Samples of design fantasies when decorating country house siding, you can look at the photo in the material galleries.

So:

• Long-term use does not change the impeccable appearance of a house finished with siding, unlike lining.
• This finishing material does not undergo rotting processes, insect pests do not like it.
• The material is resistant to mechanical stress and high temperatures when burning.
• Covering a dacha with siding can protect its façade from external atmospheric influences and insulate it from noise penetration into the house.
• Sheathing with siding allows you to insulate the structure of the house due to an air gap or special insulation that does not interfere with the house’s “breathing”.
• Various regions of the country with temperature differences from -50 to +50ᵒC can allow the population to use this.
• Its paint does not fade even under straight lines sun rays, regardless of the location of this material in the south, under the scorching rays of the sun, or in the north, in severe frosts, siding is able to withstand all weather difficulties.
• Usage vinyl siding, instead of similar lining, does not require painting.
• It is enough to wash it with water from a hose and the surface will again shine with newness, cleanliness and freshness.

Attention: Despite the speed installation work When covering with siding, the execution of work has its own nuances when finishing openings, corners and transitions.

• The cladding of country houses with siding must be carried out in compliance with allowances for thermal expansion. If you ignore the advice of the professionals in the video, you can end up with cladding that warps after warming or has cracks in it due to frost.

Types of siding and its choice

There are different ones. They are divided into large buildings and not very capital ones, in which it is possible to live all year round, or summer for the season, brick, wood, panel.
It is better to cover any types of buildings with siding, which are also different, but serve as an excellent option exterior finishing with the right choice.

Type of siding	Advantages	Flaws	Application
Wooden	Prepared from wood fibers by pressing and adding resins	High price, not practical, burns well	On finishing garden houses rarely used
Metal	Steel and aluminum material does not burn	Heavy weight that lightweight walls may not be able to handle
Fiber cement	Sturdy, beautiful, durable, practical	High cost, may exceed the price of the structure itself and weight	Capital buildings for year-round use
Vinyl	Low cost, various colors, resistance to temperature changes, ease of maintenance	It is susceptible to accidental damage from garden tools	Summer garden houses, on permanent buildings, where bottom part covered with vinyl basement siding

So:

• Vinyl products are made from polyvinyl chloride, which consists of solid strips called panels.
• Each individual panel is a monolithic sheet with the desired shape.
• When installing siding with your own hands, the owners country houses They insulate the building due to the convenient installation of insulating material into the sheathing space.

Methods of finishing work with siding

There are not so many options as there are materials themselves. There are two ways of development of events; facing a country house with siding is carried out vertically or horizontally.
For each type of work, our own types of vinyl products are produced:

• The horizontal finishing of the facade is done with “shipboard” and “herringbone”.
• Vertical cladding resembles log masonry because it uses panels that are shaped like logs.
• Single-break shiplap finishing has become widespread in the United States.
• Facing a country house with herringbone siding with a double fracture is used in Europe.

Attention: For all types of siding, excluding wooden products, which can then be repainted in the color you like, an important and responsible point is the correctly selected color.

• Choosing the color of siding is not entirely simple, since there are at least 25 colors.
• For simplicity, they are divided into 3 groups. One group is white, another is pastel, and the third is colored.
• Most often outside the city you can find pastel colors.

Calculation and rules for installing siding

So:

• The correct calculation of the material is determined by the surface area that needs to be sheathed.
• Why is the surface divided into geometric shapes?
• Window windows are not excluded from the area calculation.
• 10% is added to the results obtained, which is quite enough for cladding.
• The calculation includes siding fastenings used for exterior and internal corners for horizontal and vertical installation.
• Facing of country houses with siding wooden sheathing performed with special nails, fastening to the profile by self-cutting.
• Building cladding is carried out round house, but the temperature should not be lower than 10ᵒC, otherwise the vinyl material loses its ductility and may crack.
• The panels are not fastened tightly with nails; the cap does not reach the end by 1-2 mm.
• The nails must go straight into the product, otherwise you may end up with a wavy surface.
• It is unacceptable to stretch the siding during installation.
• The next panel is connected to the previous one, and then pushed against the wall until the locking system is fixed.

Attention: All materials used in the installation of the cladding must not be subject to corrosion, otherwise the siding will begin to come off after a few seasons.

Installation and cost of work

So:

• The construction of a country house begins with preparatory work.
• The protruding elements of the platbands, grilles, and doors are dismantled.
• Cement mortar or polyurethane foam used to seal cracks around openings.
• The walls are freed from dirt and dust, swollen plaster, paint, rotten areas and mold.
• Homes from wooden products treated with antipyretics and antiseptics, foam concrete walls with a primer.
• The average cost of a square meter of siding in rubles depends on the material: metal -190-215; wooden – 1000-2500; vinyl – 180-600; cement - 400-1000 per panel.

• Country houses are faced with siding from the rear.
• To do this, the bottom edge of the panel must be in starting line, and the top one is attached to the sheathing.
• Fasteners do not reach the edge of the panel by at least 10 cm.
• The next row begins at the beginning of the previous one.
• The joints should not be placed one above the other; for this purpose, chess order installations.
• If the panel is shorter than the wall, the instructions recommend using a connecting strip during installation.
• The last cladding panels are attached to following rules. Nailed flush to the eaves finish bar. The last panel is installed by pressing it until the locking system operates.

After each installation, excess pieces remain that should not be thrown away. Accidental mechanical damage to panels can always be replaced. There will be no difference in the colors of the panels, because vinyl siding does not fade in the sun.