To sheathe a house or cottage today is very popular with siding. It is easy to install, it is durable, environmentally friendly and has a pleasant aesthetic appearance. Siding has two main functions – protects houses from external influences and decorates the building. Its species and colors are diverse. The most common types of siding for lining at home: vinyl, wooden, cement, metal, which we will talk more about.
Vinyl siding
A distinctive advantage of this species is a variety of shapes, sizes, textures, it has a wide color scheme. Vinyl siding is not deformed over time, it can be used in different heat conditions, atmospheric phenomena do not affect it. It has a long period of use, does not burn out over the years, does not require restoration, to leave it enough to rinse with water from the hose. It can be selected for any design at home and the taste of the owner.
Consider the main types of vinyl siding:
- Siding under the brick – It is very similar to the real one, suitable for the restoration of ancient buildings, it can be difficult to determine the panel or brick. Even in texture, these panels are very similar to a natural stone, it is very truly imitated (there are other types of siding for brick – metal and basement);
- Siding under stone – Very reminiscent of a decorative stone, naturally imitates all cracks and excavations of stone.
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Wooden siding
The advantages of wood products have been known for a long time – this is environmentally friendly material, it holds heat very well. Wooden siding requires a certain care, it must be tinted over time. If during production it is not processed well enough, it can be deformed, mold or parasites appear. Wooden siding is not a cheap pleasure, of all types it is the least durable.
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Metal siding
Very durable, durable material, is resistant to temperature differences, does not require painting and antiseptic treatment. The main disadvantage of all types of metal siding is metal corrosion in the sites. Consider what types of metal siding are. The main types of such siding include aluminum, steel, zinc. The most popular is aluminum siding because It can be different textures, but in terms of strength it loses to steel and zinc. It is easily deformed and difficult to repair.
Metal siding for wood is widely used for both external and internal fines of ceilings and walls in many specialized rooms. One of the types of wood siding is a log covering, it is made of galvanized steel, but looks like a natural log and has a number of distinguishing features: at a price much cheaper, not subject to corrosion, does not require processing and painting, can be used in areas with any climate. It is often used for lining buildings and installing ventilated facades. Siding in the form of a log can be installed at any time of the year, it is light, not subject to deformation.
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Cement siding
It is made from cement, with the addition of cellulose. This type of siding in appearance cannot be distinguished from cladding made of natural stone. It is reliable, durable, does not require additional processing, it can be used in areas with any climate, it is not afraid of colds and moisture, ultraviolet rays practically do not affect it. It does not mold, and parasites do not start in it. It is easy to restore. Its only disadvantage is a large weight, so the basis of the building on which it is attached should be strengthened.
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