Facades of houses for siding, its types and characteristics

The facade is the outside of any building. It is important that he not only creates his expressive and beautiful appearance, but also ensures his high protection against external negative influences. Therefore, many builders for the front side of any building use various elements. Recently, the facades of houses for siding have been in great demand, and for good reason, because this material has a beautiful view, and also has a very simple installation. And in order to choose a suitable base, it is worth familiarizing yourself with its properties and varieties.

Material characteristic

Siding is a material that belongs to the types of cladding foundations for the facade. Due to it, you can not only protect the facade from destruction from rains, sun, snow, but also give it a more beautiful appearance.

In appearance, these are small panels that are easily connected to each other. For cladding the facade, it is not located end-to-end, but with a "herringbone", so moisture does not get inside these seams. This type of decoration first appeared in America in the 19th century. Later, this skin, due to its beautiful appearance, began to be used to decorate the facade in Europe.

Advantages and disadvantages of house facades for siding

The advantages of siding include the following qualities:

• siding for the facade has a convenient installation - the panels are quickly assembled, even beginners in this field can cope with their assembly;
• the facade of the house from siding is beautiful, bright and expressive;
• thanks to this material, high protection of wooden buildings from the formation of damage by fungus and mold is provided;
• panels have fire resistant properties. They do not ignite even with strong heating;
• high service life;
• have easy care;
• when exposed to sunlight, the siding surface does not fade;
• the base has high water permeability, because it has increased resistance to moisture;
• panels can be bought at an affordable price.

But, despite the presence of positive qualities, it has negative characteristics:

• does not apply to environmental materials;
• some varieties are highly brittle; when bent or under slight pressure, the panels can simply burst or crack;
• some species are highly flammable.

Types of Siding

Since siding can be of different types, the facade decoration with siding can be made from any type you like. Often it is used for private houses, cottages. So what types of siding exist? It is worth highlighting the most common:

• vinyl;
• acrylic;
• metal;
• wooden;
• wood pulp;
• steel;
• from zinc;
• cement.

Vinyl

Vinyl material is used for finishing low-rise building structures. This material consists of PVC, so it is suitable for the facades of private houses, cottages, baths, garages, various outbuildings.

The main features of this material are:

• small mass - since these panels are made of polyvinyl chloride, their mass is much smaller and lighter, unlike a metal material;
• easy installation - due to the fact that vinyl panels are quite lightweight they are easy to install;
• the base of this species is not subject to moisture, for this reason it will not be affected by corrosion over time, which means it will last a long time;
• It is easily processed and is a flexible material, but not in the winter season;
• polyvinyl chloride siding can be used not only to protect the building from various negative factors, but also to give the house a beautiful, bright and aesthetic appearance;
• absorbs external noise quite well;
• polyvinyl material does not require much maintenance. Just pour water from a hose.

Acrylic

Recently, acrylic siding has often been used for facing various structures. The design of the facade with the use of acrylic cladding will become bright and expressive. Due to its qualities, cladding of the facade with siding will be an excellent protection on the street from external negative factors.

 Advantages of this material:

• It has high strength and panels and sheets. This material has a high degree of protection against negative external factors;
• acrylic siding is not exposed to chemicals;
• has a small degree of deformation. This property applies to shocks, ultraviolet radiation, severe changes in temperature outcome. Due to its ductility, acrylic panels even after severe damage quickly recover;
• Another feature of the acrylic facade is the color, which can be varied. When choosing this material, you can choose not only color but also shade.

Metal

The facades of houses for siding are often made of metal panels. They have high wear, easy maintenance, and they give the buildings a beautiful appearance.

Features of the material from a metal base:

• panels are based on metal, which has a coating of several layers of polymers;
• metal siding has high strength, and the addition of protective coatings makes it durable. The wear period of this material may be more than 30 years;
• this material is not subject to fire, is able to withstand high temperature conditions;
• insects, larvae and other parasites that lead to damage to the material never start inside the panels;
• has easy installation, panels are quickly inserted and do not require additional decoration, processing, care;
• has a wide variety of color schemes.

Wooden

If the house is built of brick, but you want to make it wooden, then in this case you can use wood panels. Moreover, they have a diverse design, structure, color.

Positive qualities of this material:

• beautiful appearance;
• the house sheathing can be made of various types of wood;
• provide high reliability;
• have increased resistance to moisture;
• due to the presence of resins in the composition, wood panels provide high protection to the structure;
• can be used for walls from any base and with different coatings - paint, plaster, putty;
• simple installation - not even professionals in this business can cope with the installation of wood panels;
• no difficulties during care. It is enough to simply pour hose water onto the surface of the panels.

Wood pulp

Siding from a wood-cellulose base is the most inexpensive, which in appearance is no different from a tree. It is a mixture of wood, which are pressed under high pressure and temperature into plates similar to MDF. For high strength and water resistance, resins are added to the composition.

Positive qualities of wood-cellulosic material:

• ecologicaly clean;
• low cost;
• a wide selection of colors - this quality provides everyone with the opportunity to choose the right panels for covering the house;
• simple installation - the panels are attached using the groove-comb method.

Steel

Steel siding is a panel that has a high strength structure. They can have a diverse design and can be made of different types of metal. From the side they have different colors and shapes - lining, ship board, crown (shape of logs), as well as other species.

These panels can be used for decorating houses, garages, cottages, and they are also used for decorating buildings for public and industrial purposes.

The advantages of steel material are as follows:

• high strength;
• diverse design;
• low fire resistance - steel material does not ignite;
• durability;
• not exposed to external negative conditions;
• widespread use;
• easy installation and further operation.

From zinc

Zinc material is a rarity in the construction market. Despite the fact that he has a high cost, he justifies it. This material has high strength, which is able to protect the entire house for a long time from external negative influences - rain, snow, wind. Although it was invented recently, all the reviews about it are only positive. Available in different colors and shapes, so you can easily purchase the right material. Be sure to first look at the photo of the facades of houses.

Cement

Recently, cement siding began to be in great demand. It can be used as a basement siding for facades. Features of this material are as follows:

• the composition includes cellulose and cement fibers;
• possesses high reliability and practicality;
• has elegant colors that give home coziness;
• A great option for using it as an option is stone siding. Stone siding will make the house not only secure, but also unusual;
• fits harmoniously into any landscape design;
• available in different versions, colors;
• has a low cost.

Siding for decorating the facade of houses is a very convenient material that can protect the house from destruction for a long time.

In addition, he gives it a more aesthetic and beautiful appearance. To pick up this material is not difficult, especially now there is a wide range of it in the construction market. And the cost of the panels is not too high, of course it depends on the basis.

Video

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Photo of facades for siding

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