Siding Grand Line: the choice and characteristics

Currently, many people use siding when finishing their homes. This material is widely represented in hardware stores. Today we will talk about the products manufactured by Grand Line.

The siding of the domestic manufacturer Grand Line is often used for exterior decoration of private houses. Many experts claim that this building material is distinguished by a special level of quality corresponding to American and European standards. Branded products are suitable for use in all climatic conditions.

The main raw materials and various constituent elements that are used in the manufacture of siding are provided by well-known suppliers who have extensive experience in the construction industry.

The company Grand Line offers metal and vinyl siding. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of each of these materials.

Metal siding has a number of positive qualities.

• Installation can be carried out in any climatic conditions. Such metal structures are weakly subject to temperature changes, so you can work with them at any time of the year.
• A wide range of shades. Metal siding is available in a very rich color palette, which allows to realize the most courageous design decisions.
• High resistance to fading and corrosion. Metal siding in the manufacture of processed polymer solutions that do not allow products to lose color and resist the formation of corrosion.
• Good resistance to temperature fluctuations. Siding from the Grand Line is able to withstand even sudden changes in temperature, without deforming at the same time.
• Good resistance to burning and melting. This building material belongs to the group of moderately flammable, therefore it is relatively safe.

Metal siding of this brand has the disadvantages.

• Heating in winter and cooling in summer. Such a significant drawback affects the insulation of the building.
• The need for replacement when applying dents. Experts note that if the siding is deformed or damaged, then the panel will not be repaired, it must be replaced with a new part. The same drawback can be attributed to vinyl siding.

The advantages of vinyl siding include the following nuances.

• Beautiful appearance. The company produces a variety of options for veneer siding, which are distinguished by their aesthetics. In addition, this material is produced in a variety of colors.
• Good moisture and mold resistance. This construction material in the manufacture necessarily processed with special solutions that counteract the emergence and development of microorganisms.
• Does not pollute. In the manufacture of panels used special antiseptic substances that do not allow dirt to settle on the surface of the material.

Now let's talk about the cons.

• Installation should not be carried out in cold weather.At subzero temperatures, such a construction will lose its flexibility, so it will be hard to work with the material. Install the material Grand Line should only be in the warm season.
• Poor chemical resistance. If chemical compositions get on the surface, cladding panels can receive significant damage and deformation, therefore, the material should be stored away from similar substances.

At the same time, both vinyl and metal siding Grand Line can boast of a long service life. It averages from 30 to 50 years and even more. In addition, drainage systems are offered with these materials.

As mentioned above, the company produces metal and vinyl siding. The first type is resistant to temperature differences, so in a harsh climate it is best to use a finishing material made of metal.

• One of the most popular metal siding collections is "Vertical". It is characterized by a special texture, which does not allow dirt to accumulate on the surface of the material.Special locking latches make it easy to hermetically connect all the panels into one integral structure. These panels are installed in a vertical position. The vertical series includes several types (“Vertical GL classic”, “Vertical GL gofr”, “Vertical GL prof”). They differ from each other in their textural design (type of coating) and the number of waves, but their basic characteristics and properties are the same.

• Another collection of this siding is "EcoBrus". There are also various options for covering the panels. Siding is very similar in texture and color to natural glued laminated timber. The material has excellent resistance to fading, rapid temperature changes.
• The next series is "Shipboard". The facade, decorated with such panels, allows you to get a very accurate imitation of a wooden coating. This version of siding is the most popular for facades, but often this collection is used for interior decoration of houses.
• Metal siding series "Block House GL" allows you to get coverage. imitating the log.Due to the rounded shape and well-chosen color range, the surface, lined with this siding, visually very much resembles the finish of the rounded log. With the help of this material you can design a very beautiful and unusual facade. Often, this material is trimmed not only residential premises, but also industrial facilities. It is made in various shades of natural wood. The color of such siding will remain saturated for many years.

Vinyl siding today is no less popular material for finishing houses than the metal counterpart. According to most experts, it has a high level of durability and reliability.

This variety boasts a special resistance to UV rays.

• In the assortment of the company, collections have recently appeared "Karelian GL" and "Siberian GL"which immediately became very popular. The texture of these panels completely imitates natural wood. These types of cladding material have a very beautiful appearance.
• Vinyl Siding Collection Tundra It is a material that perfectly imitates the design of a tree.The thickness of such panels is 1.025-1.035 mm. All the smallest fibers, streaks and color shades of this material can be perfectly seen at any angle, even from a great distance. Such models are made in various colors (ash, hornbeam, maple).

• Sample is a popular model of vinyl siding "Shipboard timber". It also refers to materials that mimic a wooden surface. Careful processing of the end elements of these panels allows the most tightly and reliably revet the facade.

• Series "Classic" differs in the widest range of color schemes. Such panels are available in beige, light green, blue, gray tones. But at the same time premium-shades are considered dark beige, golden sand, caramel. This siding allows you to accurately simulate the facade of natural wood.
• Siding collection "Light" has a relatively small thickness. It is 0.87 mm. Today, panels of this economy collection are available in a light color palette, the most common shade for them is vanilla.
• Series models "Acrylic" enjoy considerable popularity among consumers.Due to the presence of acrylic in their composition, they have a very high resistance to ultraviolet radiation. The most popular shade of panels in this series is dark oak.

Most craftsmen point out that installing a siding with your own hands is very easy.

• To do this, you must first prepare the walls: remove all unnecessary protrusions that interfere with the installation (plants, old cladding materials, etc.).
• The next stage of installation is to install the batten. For this design, experts advise to use a metal profile, which is used when laying plasterboard products. The distance between the structural elements should be at least 30-40 cm.

• Next, go to the installation of the siding. First, the starting lane, the platbands, the lamella strips, the outer and inner corners, the connecting H-profile, the finishing strip is fixed. The cornice is hemmed with spotlights.
• Then you can proceed to laying siding.Starting the installation of the panels should be from the starting plate. The strip tightly clings to the installed strip and is fixed with screws. Installation takes place from the bottom up.

Each subsequent plank is fixed to the previous one using the provided latch lock. The last row hides under the finishing strip, which allows you to beautifully and aesthetically decorate the finished coating.

The company Grand Line produces siding of various colors.

In stores more common products of the following shades:

• beige;
• caramel;
• cream;
• vanilla;

• white;
• gray;
• light green;
• peach;
• yellow.

When choosing a suitable shade it is necessary to build on the style of the building, the color of the roof, doors and other exterior components. Interestingly look and options for combinations of several colors, for example, contrasting.

Vinyl stripes are usually 300 cm in length. But the panels of the Shipboard collection are 360 ​​cm long. The width of such parts can vary from 20.3 to 24.4 cm.These are the optimal parameters that allow you to easily and quickly mount the material on the facade. The length of the metal siding can be completely different: from 50 to 600 cm (on order). The width of this material is 16-26 cm.

The size of additional elements for siding can also be different. Thus, the length of the near-window and connecting strips is 3.05 m. The initial and final strips, as a rule, have a length of 3.66 m. The corner radius, which is a rounded outer corner and is installed at the junction of the walls, also reaches a length of 3.05 m. most often do not exceed 3 m.

Currently, on the Internet you can find various reviews about the siding company Grand Line. Users note that this material is completely not subject to fading in the sun, even after many years of operation. Ordinary consumers and professional builders mark the perfect look of similar products.

In the next video you will find the presentation of vinyl siding Grand Line.