Features vinyl siding block house

Exterior decoration of the house has two functions. This, of course, gives an aesthetic appearance, style design of the walls and facade. In addition, finishing materials provide additional protection of the building against external natural factors. On the modern market of building materials there are many options for the execution of the external cladding of buildings. Today we will talk about one of them - block house vinyl siding.

The first similarity of such finishing material appeared in the XIX century in America. They tried to sheathe the walls of houses and buildings with wooden planks. This innovation stuck well, so it began to improve. Around the middle of the 20th century, in the USA and Canada, industrial building panels began to be used for finishing buildings made of metal and vinyl.

This phrase can be translated as "fortified building." In Europe, this term is called frame buildings. In military terminology, this is a fortified structure.

In the construction sphere, this phrase is assigned to one of the types of finishing materials that externally imitates a log cabin. The second common name is siding under the beam.

Now widely used panels of all three types of material.

• Wooden panels. The material is valuable because it has a natural basis, is environmentally friendly, gives the facade and walls a distinctive look. The disadvantage is that during operation the tree requires constant maintenance. Otherwise, such a skin will quickly become unusable due to the influence of external factors. Also a significant disadvantage is the recently increased cost of natural materials.
• Metal siding. It is more durable, does not require careful maintenance, its installation is simple.However, metal paneling requires the purchase of a large number of additional elements.
• Vinyl siding. This is the best option for decoration, combining aesthetic appearance and durability. Vinyl panels do not need special care, retain their color and shape, despite external influences. Installation of such siding does not require a large number of additional parts and construction elements.

Functions that are performed by vinyl siding block house:

• masonry defects and other defects will be hidden under the panels;
• additional protection of the walls of the house from adverse and destructive environmental factors;
• additional wall insulation;
• esthetic appearance, decoration of walls and facade of the building.

Vinyl siding is made on the basis of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In production, in most cases, a technology called co-extrusion is used. With this method of manufacturing molten under the influence of high temperatures, the PVC composition is passed through a press.There, liquid PVC cools down, acquiring the appropriate final shape and configuration. The press squeezes out the mounting holes.

At the next stage, the external processing of each panel takes place. A second (thinner) layer of polyvinyl chloride is applied to the hardened base. The outer coating is given a certain texture. The main layer is at least 80% of the thickness of the vinyl panel. The PVC layer applied on top performs a decorative function.

At the final stage of production, the finished material is cut according to a given width and length.

The advantages of vinyl block-block panels include the following characteristics.

• High-quality vinyl block house is not subject to fading under the influence of direct sunlight.
• The material is high strength, capable of withstanding mechanical stress and dynamic loads.
• Vinyl siding is not subject to rotting, as well as the negative effects of fungus and mold.
• The material is not flammable.
• The temperature range for the operation of PVC is from -50 ° C to + 60 ° C.
• For the implementation of the covering of the building does not require the acquisition of a large number of additional materials and elements.
• Panels are lightweight. The square meter of this finishing material weighs about 2 kg. Due to this, installation of panels does not create a noticeable additional load on the walls and the foundation of the building.
• Covering the house with vinyl siding is simple and not time consuming. It can be done without the involvement of specialists (with 2-3 people).
• Vinyl panels perfectly perform the function of additional heat and sound insulation of a house, protect walls from external negative factors.
• Material is harmless.
• Imitation of appearance under the log house gives the structure a beautiful appearance. Various colors and shades are available for selection.
• Vinyl siding block house does not require additional maintenance, it is easy to clean and clean dry or wet.

The block house has some drawbacks.

• Siding models with unique decorative design have a fairly high cost. In the line of budget prices are usually options with a standard design.
• Polyvinyl chloride does not withstand direct contact with hot objects. In this case, the deformation of its surface is inevitable.

On the Russian market of building materials are widely represented, and the following brands have proven themselves well.

Docke - quite popular among consumers siding. The manufacturer is the company Evromet. This material can rightly be called one of the best combinations of affordable prices, reliability and quality. Products of this brand has numerous positive customer reviews.

Grand Line - PVC-Sidig from the Russian manufacturer. Manufacturing technology was developed specifically for the climatic conditions of our country. The temperature range has been extended. Another useful addition is the increased durability and impact resistance of the panels.

Timber Trend - siding with a very beautiful exterior finish. Judging by the reviews of customers, the products of this brand are closest in structure to the natural wood trim. The panels have a slightly increased (compared to standard) thickness.This makes them tougher and stronger. Timber Trend siding is relatively expensive, but its service life is about 25 years.

Tecos is a product of Russian-Belgian production. It has excellent external characteristics. The panels are presented in three different shades. Products are in the middle price range for similar products.

Remico - siding from a Canadian manufacturer. In our market, only analogies of Polish production are available. It is quite expensive. The manufacturer provides a large selection of options for texture and color shades. The surface of the panels does not have the glossy gloss that is typical for PVC material, which makes the appearance of the lining as similar to a natural log house as possible.

FineBer - domestic vinyl siding block house. The shape of the panels simulates dual logs. This reconfiguration of the product reduces the consumption of fasteners and significantly speeds up the installation process of the external cladding of the building.The advantages for the consumer include the relatively low cost of this product.

However, the panels of this brand have drawbacks. First, they are subject to partial burnout under regular and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The color palette is very poor - only 6 mostly light shades.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice, you should not be guided only by the value of the product. Affordable price does not always mean poor quality, and a high price tag does not always guarantee the availability of unique properties.

At the choice it is necessary to be guided by service conditions. Perhaps some of the improved properties in your case will be useless or not entirely justified - you should not overpay for them.

Before buying, verify the authenticity of the goods. Ask the seller or manager at the point of sale to provide you with certificates and documents for the products. It would not be amiss to look for reviews about the product and the manufacturer, if you are not familiar with the brand. Carefully inspect the goods for defects.Rate its external qualities.

Pay special attention to the following points:

• all mounting holes should be the same, and their edges should be even (without burrs, bends or undulating sections);
• on the panels there must be a so-called anti-burglary lock;
• the dimensions of all panels must be the same (they can be compared by eye on the end);
• the panel structure should be uniform in texture and color (without cracks, dents, abrasions and inclusions).

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