Vinyl Siding: properties and varieties

Ventilated facade with facing a screen of a polymeric siding is one of the most sought after in the private sphere of ways outdoor decoration. This contributes to a large extent as the versatility of the system, providing a broad scope, and its availability. Today, manufacturers offer a wide range of forms and textures in a vast range of colors, as well as a lot of decorative elements. Whereby through the siding really drastically transform virtually any façade without wet processes.

As with any material, the siding has certain characteristics, which is directly dependent on attractiveness and durability facade. With the help of specialists Holzplast closer look at vinyl siding, its peculiarities and nuances of operation.

About siding

By and large, the siding - it's practically any exterior cladding, if translated from the original language, but in the middle of the last century Americans called as polymeric decorative panels that mimic the natural wood, designed on one of plants. Initially only siding produced from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), later appeared metallic and fiber cement. But it is siding made of PVC, abbreviated as vinyl, it was and remains the most popular facing materials.

vinyl siding produced by extrusion - the molten polymer mass is forced through a shaping orifice, yielding preform with defined dimensions. At the next stage the desired profile and texture. Depending on the particular technology, pigments are added directly to the stock or decorative and protective coating is applied to the workpiece. The output is a patterned panel with perforations and fasteners for locking connection to fixing brackets together. Except the panels, producing a variety of mounting brackets and decorative and functional elements.

PVC, which is the basis of facing, this eco-friendly material in use does not release into the environment of hazardous substances.

Modifying additives used by manufacturers to improve the siding properties, also belong to the secure components. Rating vinyl siding due to its technical and operational characteristics.

Alexey Zaretsky (technical expert HOLZPLAST Company):

For all products characterized by an increased resistance to frost, resistance to fire, pollution, negative influences of the environment, pests and pathogenic microflora. This makes it possible to use plastic cladding panels in the most severe climatic conditions. In the manufacturing process uses only eco-friendly materials and the latest technology to ensure the highest level of reliability.

As for durability, the warranty on some collection of vinyl siding can now be up to fifty years, while maintaining the basic properties.

But, despite the fact that the manufacturers say about the safety of all the characteristics of lifetime, most doubt confers resistance to fading, particularly in the case of dark colors.

Lotime (wearer FORUMHOUSE):

We want to sheathe siding cottage, really like dark colors: dark green or dark red. Many manufacturers offer them, but buying them is terrible, they are more bright colors, but how they behave in the long-term use, do not know yet. I reread the topics of the forum, but did not find those reviews. I am wondering whether the color will remain, if he does not burn out. I'd love to learn how to actually manifest themselves over time dark colors.

Alexey Zaretsky:

Yes, indeed, dark colored siding, such as dark green, dark red and dark brown, are more expensive than light colors. The outer layer of such siding made using the acrylic polymer. This siding is virtually fade in the sun. Colors are saturated during the entire operation. Covering less deformed by temperature changes and has a longer life - more than 50 years. Therefore, there is such a siding expensive.

There are situations where the owners of siding facades reflect on the possibility of staining.

NikVik77 (FORUMHOUSE User):

I describe the situation. Bought the unfinished house, façade - vinyl siding. The previous owner did not philosophize and did it all one color - the house is quite large, and a color scheme looks pale and uninteresting. I would like to correct this matter, Poimena corners and window frames and doors of the roof color. Disassemble the facade for the replacement of these elements on the color - a waste. That's the question - is it possible to paint the siding (cars bumper, instrument panel, etc. color sort) to securely without peeling in a season or two?

zheka45 (FORUMHOUSE User):

Raising the issue, there is a need to paint the siding, share, someone with experience, I believe that it is possible. Once I arrived at the shed, facade, soles well, very long washed off, given the fact that the shoes fall-winter.

Alexey Zaretsky:

If it is directly on the vinyl siding and okolookonnyh elements are also made of PVC, then paint the vinyl siding can. PVC material from which the manufactured siding panels and components, has a high degree of adhesion. In other words, there is strong adhesion between the decorative coating and the surface of the painted siding. It is important to note that not every color is suitable for use. On vinyl siding can be applied only to water-soluble acrylic-based or solvent-based paints. Make sure to prepare the surface for application of paint. Unfortunately, it is impossible to say for certain how many will hold a decorative coating. Because so many factors influence this: the degree of surface preparation to paint, paint quality is selected, the physical condition of the surface, and more.

However, the expert stressed that the manufacturers do not recommend to paint vinyl siding and accessories. It is better to purchase the necessary products already in the color which you are interested. you can do advance paynemtPerhaps spending will not be as great as it seems. And in this case do not have to worry about the color fastness, because the factory production of color Future siding added to the mass from which then made the vinyl siding and accessories him.

Popular varieties lining

Vinyl siding on the market is represented by two main types of single or double brackets - imitation lumber / boards with the characteristic texture of wood sorts and strap semicylindrical shape imitating log.

In addition, ground produced as siding panels with texture masonry and natural stone. Relatively recently expanded range of polymer siding - appeared on the market, rectangular wall panels, also imitating masonry and various types of stone.

This type of siding is not only the texture, smaller dimensions as in the basement, but a greater thickness.

For furnish of door and window openings, and corners with wall panels produce special decorative elements, but there are other options.

mdm14 (FORUMHOUSE User):

Front of the house want to sheathe vinyl siding, the store salesman advised instead of a plastic okolookonki, angles and ebbs to apply the metal, do you? Is it normal metal and vinyl are joined in a complex finish?

Alexey Zaretsky:

Manufacturers do not recommend the vinyl siding on one object mounted PVC products and additional elements of metal. As well as manufacturers of metal siding and against PVC materials. Since these materials are different in composition and malosovmestimymi in the joint operation.

Yet the use of metal elements for window frames together with vinyl siding is very common. This is due to the fact that all final assembly okolookonnye elements of PVC, or as they are called professionals - "accessories to the vinyl siding," deform during operation! To avoid such a fate can not be anyone. It does not affect the quality of the raw material or the manufacturer's brand. The question is only in time: someone a little earlier, someone later. This technological feature of the production of vinyl siding and additional elements to it.

However, according to the expert, really I solve the deformation problem okolookonnyh PVC profiles - to use a special system for decorative framing windows and doorways made of polypropylene. Products produced by injection molding in a special form.

Alexey Zaretsky:

The walls of slopes and decorative trims made of polypropylene is much thicker than that of saydingovyh. By comparison: 2.2 mm - the polypropylene; 0.7 - 1.1 - the vinyl siding. Due to the high thickness and a specific method for production decorative trim slopes and polypropylene do not deform during operation. In particular, they are painted in the mass, therefore, have a high color retention, and therefore does not lose its color over the years. Also framing the windows and doors, you can use the outer corners for facade panels and special decorative rosettes. This technique has been widely used by our people, especially in combination with vinyl siding.

The nuances of installation and operation

Installation of vinyl siding really do yourself, even in the absence of experience, which also contributes to its popularity among the privateers. The technology is well known and repeatedly tested, mass examples of execution on the website of the manufacturer, but sometimes users are having issues.

PaltSS (User FORUMHOUSE):

I will sheathing frame house vinyl siding. Cake such walls from the inside outward: OSB, steam, basalt wool 20 cm, OSB, step studs 60 cm. Inside already made finish - plasterboard, OSB screwed to the screws, wallpaper. Ceiling - too OSB, then steam, and also laid basalt wool, 20 cm. Attic cool and purged. Ceilings to the OSB MDF straps sewn panels. Wintered winter so cold was not, but in those places where the rack outside the house could see a strip of frost at -35⁰S (this Western Siberia). And now it's time obshitsya siding, in this place, and I broke down.

The first user plan - house wrap vapor-permeable waterproofing, nail clips, then screwed the top vertical slats 50x50 in increments of 60 cm, internal stand to stronger powers. Between the rails laid on top of basalt wool and fasten the siding, the usual type of "ship-board." second place - a vapor-permeable film around the house, slats 50x30 mm, without insulation, siding rails. Plan the third - a vapor-permeable film around the house, without rails, siding directly to OSB, wall smooth.

Alexey Zaretsky:

The proper siding installation technology is that the siding is installed only on the crate. No matter how smooth and perfect for you may seem to your walls, you have to make a crate.

Why crate?

In the process of life without exception, the house subject to shrinkage (deformation). This occurs due to temperature effects on the individual building elements and the building as a whole, due to uneven precipitation of foundations and other factors. A crate will neutralize these problems. It creates a solid foundation for the entire facade. Prevents displacement of the panel and extends the lining operation. Battens line the walls. Invisible to the human eye irregularities on the walls can cause problems when installing siding. Install furring save you from these difficulties.

As is known, a crate is of two types: wood and metal. As the wood is commonly used bar section 40 × 50, 50 × 50, 40 × 60, 50 × 60 mm.

Alexey Zaretsky:

We as manufacturers of siding materials, do not recommend the use of a wooden crate. Since the coefficient of thermal expansion of the timber at a set moisture several times higher than that of metal. And hence, the possibility of deformation and higher. Deformation of the wooden battens, in turn, lead to strain siding coating. In addition, there is a risk of being unfair to the seller and buy the wooden slats are not drying chamber, and natural moisture. In this case, after the installation of lathing wood dries and again deformed.

Recommend same manufacturers ONLY subsystem metal galvanized profile. It is used for U-shaped profile with a wall thickness of at least 0.45 mm, preferably, 0.5-0.7 mm. The thickness of the suspension metal must be not less than 0.7-0.9 mm.

Provides a specialist next mounting algorithm: first the vapor barrier fastened density of not less than 55 g / m². Then mount the metal lath in increments of no more than 40 cm. Such a move would create an additional frame stiffness. Between the metallic strips carcass lay insulation (mineral wool). For added protection, insulation against moisture and weathering over it vetrovlagozaschitnuyu attach film. The density of such films should be at least 85 g / m². The last stage - the installation of siding.

In the operation of the siding may be subject to various influences, both natural and man-made, and how it will behave, can not but be interested in owners of houses.

Vitaliy1021 (User FORUMHOUSE):

Will crack the vinyl siding facade winter if output heating pipe in the wall of the facade? I plan to sheathe the wooden house vinyl siding under a log. Willing output coaxial tube boiler wall. Prompt, whether couples walking in the winter of boiler tubes somehow affect the properties of the siding? Did he crack in places because of the wind couples will deal with the facade wall?

Alexey Zaretsky:

It all depends on the siding manufacturer. As far as he is not a bona fide and saves raw materials. Qualitative vinyl siding beneath a log type or "timber ship" can withstand temperature extremes from -50 to + 65⁰S. If the installation of the siding is made of recommended technology manufacturer has complied with all expansion joints, no deformation lining does not happen.

All installation recommendations manufacturers indicate in the instructions supplied with the materials and expertise generously share our craftsmen in their respective branches forum. Whether to follow the instructions and advice of experienced or try to reinvent the wheel, everyone decides on their own, but any deviation from the technology is fraught with complications. Properly mounted the same high-quality vinyl siding will serve for years, and maintenance is limited to the treatment of a garden hose or pressure washer, if necessary.

When insulation is necessary at home from a bar, a great option - mineral wool and wood siding. What other options for exterior finishes are popular with private owners - article on effective facades. In the video - the house with the second light and facade of vinyl siding under the blockhouse.

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