7 Tips for Choosing Metal Siding

Contents

1. №1.What are the basic properties of metal siding?
2. №2.Where can I use metal siding?
3. # 3.What parameters should metal siding have?
4. №4.Which outer cover is better?
5. №5.The appearance of metal siding
6. №6.What else to consider when choosing?
7. №7.The best manufacturers of metal siding

• TOP 5 global manufacturers of metal siding
• TOP 5 Russian manufacturers of metal siding

What to consider when choosing a material for facing the house? First of all, it is operational properties and appearance. Metal siding is perfectly balanced in these parameters, and in addition has a lot of other advantages. It is a steel panel coated with a layer of polymer, which can imitate timber, stone and other materials, and the color range is quite wide. On sale you can find material with different coatings and with different parameters. So how do you choose metal siding, and which manufacturers should pay attention to?

№1.What are the basic properties of metal siding?

The metal siding enjoys wide popularity due to the numerous advantages:

• strength and durability .For a very long time, the material retains its original appearance, so it does not need to carry out regular repairs. Depending on the type of coating, the siding will last from 20 to 50 years;
• resistance to the effects of precipitation , ultraviolet rays and temperature extremes;
• fire safety , because the material does not support combustion;
• resistance to moisture and the appearance of corrosion, which is achieved through a protective coating;
• can be installed on facades made of any materials;
• attractive appearance ;
• relative ease of installation and ease of maintenance.

Among the shortcomings of , a higher price can be distinguished than, for example, vinyl siding, but the buyer receives a more durable and durable material. Moreover, it is worth taking into account the weight of metal siding sheets, so it is important to carry out calculations in advance and understand whether the building can withstand such additional weight. Such a calculation should be carried out and only for houses being built and for long-exploited.

№2.Where can I use metal siding?

Material properties have made it popular in different directions. Today, metal siding is used mainly in such areas:

• cladding residential buildings, incl.country houses and cottages;
• cladding of public buildings, incl.offices, cafes, shops;
• facing balconies;
• arrangement of facades of buildings, where resistance to fire and exposure to aggressive substances comes first;
• walling with the rapid construction of garages and warehouses.

№3.What parameters should metal siding have?

On sale at the moment you can find metal siding, very different in parameters. This is due to the presence in the market of materials from different manufacturers and attempts to make the siding more versatile and equally easy to use for different purposes.

The length of an sheet varies from 50 cm to 6 m. Naturally, if it is necessary to revet a balcony, there is no point in acquiring 6-meter sheets - they will be useful for those who want to arrange the facade of a country house. The width of the is often 22.5 cm, while the is thickness ranging from 0.35 to 0.65 mm, although some manufacturers produce sheets up to 4 mm thick. Profile height on average is 14 mm.

№4.Which outer cover is better?

The steel layer is coated on top and bottom with several layers of protective materials, including a zinc layer, a primer and a phosphate layer. The outer coating is different, gives the material different properties and affects the price.

At the moment, the most popular are these types of coatings:

• polyurethane .Siding with a similar coating is great for southern areas, as it has high strength and resistance to high temperatures;
• Pural provides durability at the level of 30 years, tolerates high temperatures, mechanical damage and excellent resistance to corrosion. Such excellent performance properties are provided by the addition of polyamide to the polyurethane;
• plastisol provides the material with a durability of more than 30 years, high resistance to mechanical damage and increased corrosion resistance;
• polyester .Siding with such a coating is cheaper than its analogs, it has the widest color range, is pleased with its excellent color stability, can be used at high temperatures, but cannot boast record durability and resistance to mechanical damage. It will last about 20 years;
• matte polyester has almost the same properties as its glossy counterpart, but still slightly surpasses it in durability, weather resistance and corrosion resistance. The matte surface is an added advantage, as the facade will look more expensive and stylish;
• polyvinyldenfluoride provides siding durability for over 50 years, resistance to high temperatures, mechanical damage, corrosion and precipitation.

№5.

Metal Siding Appearance There are a lot of metal siding color options, there are about a hundred basic shades, and many manufacturers offer their own unique colors, thus expanding the decorative possibilities of the material. Finding the right shade for the facade of your house is not difficult. Moreover, during the operation the color almost does not fade, providing the house with an attractive look for many years.

Externally, metal siding sheets can be flat, often using single or double herringbone siding, siding under a shipboard beam, a log, and siding completely imitating the surface of wood or stone. In the collections of manufacturers you can find very high-quality imitations of different wood species and different types of stone.

№6.What else to consider when choosing?

When purchasing metal siding, it is also important to pay attention to the following points:

• is better to purchase material with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm , such siding will last longer and be more durable;
• coating should be holistic , because any crack will lead to the rapid spread of corrosion;
• there should be no -like violations of the geometry of the type of waves and curvatures, otherwise the installation of such a siding will become very difficult or even impossible;
• locks , with which, the sheets are attached to each other, must be securely connected. It is easy to check before purchase;
• The name of the manufacturer plays an important role, as a self-respecting company that values ​​its name and reputation over the years will not produce low-quality goods.

№7.The best manufacturers of metal siding

TOP 5 global manufacturers of metal siding

Ruukki

This is a Finnish company, founded more than 50 years ago. At first she specialized in the production of metal tiles, and then became a real leader in the production of building materials from metal. The company's products are in great demand in dozens of countries around the world, and the production of metal siding today occupies a key place. In the extensive collections you can find material of any color and relief. The coating used is Pural, Matt Pural, Polyvinyldenfluoride, Polyester and Matt Polyester.

Alcoa

The American company that manufactures aluminum-based siding is a leader in its field. The material has a low weight and excellent performance properties. The assortment has a wide range of shades of siding, it is widely represented in the domestic market, has received a lot of positive feedback, so it will serve faithfully for many years, becoming a real decoration of your home.

Corus Group

One of the largest manufacturers of metal siding. The company was founded in 1999 as a result of the merger of the British company British Steel and the Norwegian Royal Hoogovens NV.Production is carried out in Britain and the Netherlands, they produce steel for shipbuilding, the automotive industry, and also produce metal roofing and metal siding. The latter is made according to the most stringent international standards using modern equipment. The result is a material of more than 50 different shades, resistant to external influences and durable.

Flexospan

This American company has been on the market since 1969, from a small production it has now grown into a real leader, which offers a huge range of metal products. The range of metal siding is huge and continues to expand every year as a reaction to consumer demand, the domestic market is not yet very extensively represented.

Gentek Building Products

Canadian company that is well known to domestic consumers as a manufacturer of vinyl siding. In the range there and siding, made on the basis of steel and aluminum. Products are sold in 140 countries of the world and are in growing demand due to the fact that production is subject to strict control, taking into account the most stringent standards.

TOP 5 Russian manufacturers of metal siding

Grand Line

Under the Grand Line trademark, metal siding offers Metalist production association. The company has existed for more than 40 years, specializes in the production of steel structures, and recently entrenched as a leader in the market of domestic metal siding. The company offers material in different sizes and in more than 50 shades. There is even a whole series with enhanced dirt-repellent properties. The prices are much lower than those of foreign manufacturers, and the quality is at the level that makes the company's products widely popular.

Lipetsk plant of bending equipment

The company was founded in 2003 and uses modern equipment and high-quality domestic raw materials, which are supplied from the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Combine located nearby. This saves on transportation costs, which affects the price of products. Metal siding company meets all international requirements.

SeverStal

The company was established in 1993 on the site of the Cherepovets Steel Mill. Today, she has become a leader in the production of metal products, among other things, she also produces metal siding. He is pleased with the high quality and reasonable price, and the combination of these two qualities provides the company's products with wide popularity and popular love.

Holding INSI

The company appeared in 1992 and specialized in the production of facade and roofing materials. Now the production consists of 12 different companies and production sites that manufacture products of various types. Moreover, the holding structure has a research laboratory where they develop materials with improved properties. The metal siding of the company is presented in a mass of different shades, perfectly simulates the structure of the tree and has excellent performance properties.

OMI

Products under the OMI trademark appeared on the domestic market in 2001.The manufacturer began its activity with the release of metal, and today its range is very wide and includes metal siding. The company uses modern equipment, works according to international standards, produces several different types of siding in a wide range of colors.