Docke Siding: Famous Brand Product Review

Docke siding is known worldwide as a high-quality material with a wide range. Siding is produced in domestic factories using German technology. This technique contributes to a significant reduction in the price of the material due to the absence of customs taxes and transportation costs.

Docke German vinyl siding has been manufactured by Döcke Extrusion for more than 10 years, for which it gained an excellent reputation among most buyers. Initially, the material was produced in Germany, and now in the Moscow region on imported plants. For the production of used only high quality European raw materials that have been certified.

The main component of vinyl siding is high quality polyvinyl chloride.

Also in the composition of the panels there are additional components that are designed to provide the necessary physico-chemical characteristics:

• calcium carbonate - a substance that fills the structure of the product;
• titanium oxide - provides optimization of the siding structure, color fastness and protection from harmful environmental factors;
• the butadiene component increases durability and increases product durability;
• modifying substances impart durability to the material against mechanical damage and scratches;
• coloring pigments provide a rich and lasting shade of siding;
• Lubricating oils are necessary in order to avoid adhesion of polymer-forming materials to the metal surface, as well as to guarantee a smooth and even surface of the product.

Consider the main characteristics of siding Docke.

• Long service life. The manufacturer guarantees the optimal life of the siding for 25 years. However, such a guarantee does not promise real durability.
• Resistance shade is the most vulnerable point of vinyl siding as this manufacturer, and many others.Most Russian and foreign materials fade under the influence of sunlight. The few manufacturers still managed to cope with this disadvantage and produce products that retain the original color for a long time. However, not all consumers can afford such a siding. When describing its products, the manufacturer Docke says that the original dark shade will remain about 3 years, and the light palette will be about seven, since the fading of light surfaces is almost imperceptible to the eye.
• A wide variety of design ideas. You can buy siding, which in appearance repeats the texture of natural wood, brick and even natural stone. This allows you to combine several types of siding on the facade. The advantages also include a wide range of additional parts and components. For every taste there is an opportunity to choose profiles, various linings and corners.
• Elasticity and elasticity.
• Environmentally friendly raw materials.
• Fireproof properties.

This siding is known as a material with numerous advantages, among which it should be noted:

1. a wide range of types and color palette;
2. long service life;
3. preservation of an initial shade for a long time;
4. equipped with a reliable anti-fuse lock that provides complete protection from strong winds;
5. possibility of operation in all weather conditions;
6. resistance to corrosive effects, fire, and the formation of mold and mildew.

Manufacturer Docke produced several highly effective types of siding panels. Consider the characteristics of each.

• "Herringbone" It has a unique structure, at first glance it seems that the skin was overlapped. Dimensions: length - 305 cm, width - 25.6 cm.
• "Shipboard timber" is in great demand among buyers. This type is characteristic of both acrylic and vinyl siding. Dimensions: length - 366 cm; width - 23.2 cm.

• Block house with imitation of natural wood It has a high level of comfort and practicality. Dimensions: length - 366 cm; width - 24 cm.
• Simple produced quite recently by Docke.Dimensions: length - 305 cm; width - 20.5 cm.

• Vertical Panels apply if there is a need for a visual increase in the height of the structure. They are well combined with other types of siding, thereby increasing the possibilities of design ideas in the design of the facades.
• Burg - basement siding panels having dimensions: length - 107, 2 cm, width - 47.2 cm.

Docke siding is available in different colors and design options.

• Herringbone Siding Available in soft colors - “ice cream”, “blueberry”, “pistachio”. It is a plane with the presence of ledges, used for finishing work under the wall paneling of wood.
• Vinyl siding "shipboard timber" Available in such colors as “caramel”, “banana”, “creme brulee”, “ice cream”, “lemon”, “halva”, acrylic siding - “nougat”, “pancho”, “praline”. All color performance perfectly combined with each other. This model of siding allows for a small cost to decorate the appearance of buildings.

• Block house it is presented by pleasant shades: "peach", "banana", "caramel", "lemon". Horizontal panels look as if one board is located above the second, imitating natural wood. Siding allows you to give the house a luxurious look.
• Simple Available in the following colors: "Champagne", "Rosso", "Verde", "Brut". Differs in the reduced forms optimized by the lock volume.

• Vertical Panels presented in such shades as "cappuccino", "kiwi", "ice cream", "banana". Visually increase the height of the house, light shades will help to translate into reality the most interesting design decisions.
• Ground siding - the best option the bottom of the house. The panels perfectly convey the texture of natural raw materials, imitating bricklaying or stone tile.

According to consumer reviews, Docke siding panels are the best solution for tiling. Due to its unique operational properties and affordable cost, the second name of this material “popular” is distributed among homeowners.

Consumers have identified the following positive features of Docke profiles:

• ease of installation by yourself;
• a wide range of materials, components and additional elements for facing the facade according to the most sophisticated taste;
• Compliance with the instructions and recommendations on installing siding will provide good and long service to the owner.

Pricing siding policy depending on the type (for one piece):

• Herringbone - 134 rubles;
• “Shipboard timber” - 159 rubles;
• block house - 192 rubles;
• vertical panels - 109 rubles;
• ground siding - 530 rubles.

To install the siding panels with your own hands you need to arm yourself with the tools:

• marker;
• chalk;
• twine;
• gon;
• tape measure;
• saws;
• a cutter;
• scissors for metal products;
• screwdriver;
• building level;
• stapler;
• stusloma;
• siding punch for making hooks.

The preparatory stage of finishing the facade of the building includes the installation of the batten, insulation and vapor barrier material on the walls.

Before installing the batten, it is necessary to completely free the surface of the walls. Then go to the application of primer and flame retardant solution in several layers.

Bars are installed to the surface vertically through 20 cm from the middle of the base to the highest point. For installation of additional parts, moldings should be strengthened one row of bars horizontally.

Then a heat-insulating material is installed, the surface of which is covered with waterproofing and vapor-insulating films. Sections through which there is a possibility of moisture ingress into the room are treated with sealants. It can be door and window openings and main pipelines entrances. Installation of lathing around such areas should be done carefully, the slopes are cut and closed by casing.

The installation of the front panels begins with openings, on which the U-shaped profiles are fastened with self-tapping screws to wooden frames. Slopes will be fixed on the profiles, the second joint is closed by a casing. Using scissors and a saw, the remaining material length is removed.

The ebb is fixed to the lower timber, the first rail is 3-5 mm from the top. After it, a gap of up to 8 mm remains, as the plastic material expands from heat, and the two adjacent joints rest against each other. You should constantly monitor the horizontal profile of the building level and twine.

Before mounting the main cladding, slopes and additional profiles of openings are installed. With the help of the canal, ideally even gaps between the planes are provided.

After all openings are closed and parts are mounted, the installation of the main cladding begins. The panels are fixed in the lock and inserted vertically into the grooves of the corner parts. Inter-row joints are closed with an H-type profile vertically. Under it is crate.

The inner surface is covered with soffits. The use of several types of siding will come up with an original design. Moldings will close those areas in which the transition of the horizontal plane into the vertical.

To determine the amount of material required Experts recommend first choosing the best option siding panels:

1. “Shipboard timber” - horizontal siding, cladding area 0.85 m2;
2. block house - the widest model of all existing, covering area 0.88 m2;
3. vertical siding - covering area 0, 55 m2, crate fits horizontally;
4. “Herringbone” is a covering area of ​​0 78 m2, it is considered the widest model.

For installation of siding will need:

• all profiles that the manufacturer produces;
• for covering window and door openings, door slopes of 25.4 x 366 cm and window dimensions of 20 x 366 cm;
• anti-burglar lock;
• corner profiles as vertical slats;
• the initial (starting) and finishing profiles are equal to the length of the perimeter of the structure;
• H-shaped profile for closing joints;
• moldings are necessary for a smooth transition to the under-roof surface;
• Low tide - a profile that will provide reliable protection from moisture.

Professionals advise to prepare a sketch of the cladding with all the dimensions of the surface. This will help calculate the area and number of joints. Based on these figures, you can accurately determine how much siding will be needed. But you should also take into account the number of openings, around them you need to customize and trim the material, which will require a little more siding.

The crate is calculated on the basis of interfluid distances. The thickness of the bar should be at least 5 mm greater than the thickness of the heat-insulating material, and 40 mm wide.

Bars are initially dried and treated with antiseptic solutions. Galvanized screws are necessary for fixing panels and additional elements. Their number should be more than 20% of the number that turned out in the calculations.

Polyvinyl chloride is considered unpretentious to care material with good performance properties. The manufacturer guarantees the preservation of the main technical characteristics of the product for over 50 years. Finishing requires only one maintenance - washing the surface with warm water and detergent.

• Exterior finish with herringbone siding will give the house decoration and simplicity. The simplicity of connecting parts is one of the features that influences the decision to purchase this type of siding panels.
• With the use of siding "ship timber" construction will traditionally look, but the facade can be given originality by a combination of several shades. By purchasing this type of lining, the owner of the house for many years will get rid of the task of improving the appearance of the home.
• Siding block house as a facing material has such advantages as changing the appearance of the house and insulation, which provides additional comfort.Such advantages when using this material provide it with wide application.

Installation siding Docke - in the next video.