Metal siding under the bar: features and benefits

External facing of the building is the major stage of construction. But even natural materials will not always be able to provide reliable protection to the walls and preserve the external attractiveness for a long time. Building materials of the last generation will help to solve the issue of aesthetics of a natural facade and high-quality protection for walls. Among such products can be identified metal siding with imitation trim under the beam.

The range of products that can be used for exterior decoration of houses is striking in its diversity. Such products have a number of unique technical properties, however, the most popular is still siding. This material can be made from various raw materials. Very popular products made of vinyl and metal, resembling in appearance lining the log.A similar design of the panels was not chosen by chance, because such a natural building material, like wood, has not lost its relevance today. However, the tree requires constant protection from the development of various microorganisms, as well as from moisture, as a result, the treatment of wooden surfaces with expensive compounds is required. As a worthy alternative to wood today, there is an equally attractive and inexpensive metal siding that imitates the finishing of the facade in the form of a wooden bar.

Externally, the similarity of metal panels with wood is almost 100%. To determine that the walls are sheathed yet not wood can only be if you knock on it. Production is carried out using a steel profile, which is covered with a layer of various polymers, due to which the panels are given the necessary look.

Most often, panels for timber are used specifically for exterior decoration, due to high performance characteristics that remain unchanged even under the influence of the external environment. In addition to the facade, metal structures are lined with metal products, since the products are well tolerated by contact with moisture and reagents contained in precipitation. In addition to residential buildings, metal siding under a bar is used for lining garage structures, public buildings, various economic objects, as well as gates and wells. Installation of siding is performed on the crate of wooden or metal profiles. The use of such material for the arrangement of the facade allows you to additionally warm the base with insulating materials of various types.

Comparing with other materials for cladding of buildings, metal siding under a beam has a number of features such as:

• panels are straight or curly, wide and narrow, which allows you to design buildings, realizing any design decisions;
• the products have convenient dimensions - the width is about 120 mm, the thickness of some products varies between 0.4–0.7 mm;
• installation is carried out with the help of screws, which allows you to do the work yourself
• the lifetime of the material is about half a century;

• panels do not deform from high temperature, and also do not lose their shape due to cold;
• the raw material is UV resistant, due to which it does not lose its color from regular exposure to sunlight;
• this type of panels can be mounted both horizontally and vertically, which complements its similarity with wooden buildings;
• material is completely safe for human health and the environment;
• due to the specifics of installation, siding provides productive ventilation to the facade;
• the possibility of laying insulation under the panel allows you to save on the heating of the building;
• raw materials are corrosion resistant;
• With such material it is possible to carry out not only the lining of a new building, but also make the reconstruction of old wooden buildings;
• due to the specific rounded shape, the panels are prone to self-cleaning, since moisture and possible contamination drains from them without accumulating on the surface;
• in some cases, metal siding under the timber used for interior decoration.

Taking into account the design features of metal siding under a bar, It is worth highlighting the following types of this product:

• cylindrical panels that are made with shaped profiles;
• profiled strips, which are straight metal elements.

The color solutions used in the manufacture of siding, allow you to select such two groups of products as:

• a profile that has a tint and texture that accurately follows the appearance of natural wood;
• products whose color is selected in accordance with the RAL table.

Metal siding for timber is made with imitation for the following types of wood:

• bog oak;
• textured pine, which can be both matte and glossy;
• imitation cedar;
• panels with a glossy surface, imitating products from maple;
• walnut siding; similar products come in different shades;
• cherry.

When choosing metal siding under the timber for large facades, it is better to opt for panels of dark shades.For smaller buildings, many designers recommend siding lighter shades. When buying panels from different manufacturers, the same color may differ slightly, so all the material and additional elements should be bought from one manufacturer.

Bar panels are made in accordance with with the following specifications:

• the length of the slats varies from 0.8 to 8 m;
• siding width can be 22.6–36 cm;
• profile height - 12–15 mm;
• thickness of elements varies from 0.8 to 1.1 mm;
• temperature range is from -50 to + 60 ° С.

In addition, metal products have a special multi-layer protective coating, which consists of galvanized and polymeric material. All elements of the structure are equipped with an anti-foil lock, which ensures reliable fastening of the slats, eliminating the breakdown of individual panels in case of serious gusts of elements. After examining the presented characteristics of the material, it is nevertheless necessary to take into account that all parameters have an average value, therefore they can be changed by the manufacturer of the product both upwards and downwards.The very form of metal siding under the log is considered the main feature of these profiles. Although its production is almost no different from the technology of manufacturing other types of panels for covering buildings.

The basis of the panels is a stamped steel strip, which is given a rounded shape due to processing on a special press. A protective zinc layer is applied to the surface of the material, it is primed and passivated. Such processes provide an opportunity to increase the rate of adhesion of all existing layers, which increases the resistance of products to corrosion. After galvanizing and processing products, the surface of the material is coated with a polymer composition, which also acts as a protective sheath for the elements. With the help of photo-offset printing, they apply a necessary pattern on it, imitating natural wood, due to which it acquires maximum similarity with the tree.

Polyurethane, Pural or Polyester is used as a polymer layer. Some expensive metal panels, in addition to all the above layers, have another additional layer, made of transparent varnish.The design of metal siding for window and door openings and corners needs additional details. Their absence will adversely affect the brevity of the entire decoration, in addition, the junction of the elements will not look aesthetic without them.

The kit for the metal panels include the following parts:

• H-profile, with the help of which the planks are connected along the length;
• starting and finishing bar;
• spotlights;
• corner strips;
• casings and moldings;
• window slopes.

In addition to these parts, in some collections there may be additional types of additional products to the siding.

Taking into account the peculiarities of metal siding under the timber, it is worth to highlight several types of materials that are commercially available.

• Eurobar is produced in one or two critical variant. The latter stands out for its width, due to which it is much more convenient to mount.Products have a high level of resistance to ultraviolet.
• L-timber. Most often, such a material has smaller dimensions when compared with the Eurobar. A distinctive feature of these panels is the presence in the middle of the elements of the groove, which is similar to the letter L.
• Ecobrus is like a maple plank.
• The block house mimics the finish with a rounded log.

Describing the characteristics and features of metal siding under the log, it is necessary to highlight the following disadvantages inherent in the material:

• damage to the elements on the chips may form rust;
• a dent on the panel may result in a replacement of the element in the structure;
• if necessary, replace the damaged part, you need to disassemble the entire structure to the location of the panel with the defect in order to dismantle the damaged bar.

With a competent approach to the choice of products for the facade cladding, you can get a quality, durable and attractive coating.

To avoid many mistakes, it is worth adhering to the following recommendations when buying a siding:

• in order to maximize the similarity of the building with the rustic style, it is preferable to prefer the eurobar;
• L-timber is more suitable for work with a facade that has a large area;
• in comparison with other types of eco-bar to a greater extent imitates the decoration of the building of expensive wood species;
• the budget option among the presented range of material is Karelian or Siberian timber;
• glossy product options are more resistant to external factors, moreover, they are more practical in terms of care, but they look less natural;
• Matte panels fit harmoniously into the natural exterior, but require frequent maintenance;
• the selection of the size of the elements should take into account the individual characteristics of the building in each case, however, four-meter products should not be bought, since they may be deformed during transportation;
• metal siding under the timber allows you to trim the buildings in rustic and classic Russian style, and since it is perfectly combined with any finishing materials, it can be combined with almost every type of roofing materials.

Finishing of country cottages with metal siding, imitating natural wood, will allow you to harmoniously fit the structure into the surrounding nature. And the contrast of light elements with a roof of darker shades will favorably emphasize the specificity of the structure, correctly placing accents.

In addition to the residential building, sheathing with siding under the timber will be an excellent solution for finishing the facade of the bath. Dark and noble shades will give the structure of originality, as well as emphasize the color and beauty of the building.

Warm shades of metal panels, which can sheathe the facade of a two-story house, will give luxury to the exterior design, allowing you to recreate the authentic atmosphere of a village house.

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