Siding under the beam - an incredibly beautiful design of the facades of houses (25 photos)

Recently, a large assortment of building materials has been presented on the building materials market. Each of them is distinguished by its own aesthetic and technical characteristics, but siding is especially popular today. We will talk about him in this article.

You knew, for example, that there are several varieties, the most popular of which is vinyl and metal siding for timber, but this is only a small part of what will be highlighted today.

Species and varieties

Siding is a stable, durable and beautiful material. And as mentioned earlier, its appearance imitates a wooden beam. Today there are a large number of varieties.

Vinyl siding under a bar

Recently, it is considered the most popular in the market of building materials for cladding. Especially often the owners of large country houses make this choice. Reliability, unsurpassed quality, low cost and resistance to negative environmental impacts - this is just a small list of the positive characteristics of this skin.

Vinyl siding under the bar, in addition to its direct function, will also fulfill the role of insulation. In addition, with the help of it you can significantly improve the appearance. The material imitating a wooden bar looks very respectable and status. And, despite a large number of obvious advantages, finishing a house with siding will cost quite inexpensively. Having done all the necessary work and installation once, for decades you will forget about replacing the finish.

Siding surprisingly resists aggressive environmental influences. He is not afraid of rain, snow, frost and other weather conditions. Installation work does not take much time and is not particularly difficult.

The main component of vinyl siding is polyvinyl chloride. The thickness of the panel is 1.2 mm. For high-quality connection, lock tabs are installed on the sides of the panels, which provide reliable fastening. The panels also have special mounting holes. They are necessary in order to fix the material to the crate. You just have to determine the size and buy the finish in the nearest hardware store.

In addition to all these functions, it is worth noting the fact that siding perfectly hides thermal insulation. A wide range of colors is available to choose from.

Some manufacturers involved in the production of this type of finishing materials have made sure that the existing shade remains in its original form longer. When purchasing it, ask the seller if there are substances in the composition that protect against sunburn.

As for installation issues, installation of siding under the beam is distinguished by a fairly simple technology. You just need to watch a few videos and read articles that give full information, and see for yourself how simple the whole process of decorating the outside of the house goes.By the way, you can carry out such work at any time of the year, and it doesn’t matter at all whether you create a facade design for an old country house or a newly built multi-storey cottage.

If you understand that siding will not be enough, you can buy additional materials for home insulation. It should also be noted that it is quite unpretentious and practical. It does not require special care, because any contamination is easily removed with a wet rag soaked in soapy water.

Summarizing all of the above, vinyl siding under imitation of a beam has practically no drawbacks. Perhaps this is the secret of the popularity of this type of materials for outdoor decoration.

Metal siding (metal siding)

As you already guessed, this view is a metal sheet that imitates a log wall or a bar made of wood. It is an excellent alternative to the lining already familiar to us or to such an expensive wooden finish.

Finishing with siding under a bar made of metal has several advantages with almost complete absence of disadvantages. For example, it is characterized by high resistance to changes in ambient temperature. This kind of casing is characterized by high strength and reliability. Some manufacturers give a guarantee that metal siding under the beam can last home owners for more than fifty years. Indeed, after 20-30 years, it is impossible to find defects on the facade, and the color does not fade during this time.

Many buyers, preferring this type, are worried that corrosion will eat it after a few seasons. It's a delusion. Manufacturers always apply a special tool on the surface of the sheets to prevent the negative effects of prolonged exposure to moisture.

Wood siding is capable of self-cleaning. Due to the rounded surface of the logs, moisture, along with dirt, drains to the ground, leaving the lining clean and well-groomed. By the way, some people use this material for interior decoration. Particularly effective are individual zones decorated with white siding.

As for installation, there are several features. If you want to do all the work yourself, don’t be afraid and don’t worry about ruining several panels. The fastening system is simple and understandable even to those who are far from construction. It does not even need helpers. Sheets are lightweight and easy to hold. As a crate, small wooden bars can be used, but with skillful use of the material, knocks may not need additional protection.

All work must be carried out from top to bottom. Fix the starting bar and start the process. Using self-tapping screws, fix the first panel and install the tide.

Siding under a ship beam

It should be immediately said that such houses under the timber look very impressive and respectable. This material is a kind of intermediate link, because vinyl and metal are used in the manufacture. What is the secret of such popularity and demand? It's simple: the shape of the profile is as simple and convenient as possible, and this applies not only to operation, but also to installation work, but the affordable price is considered to be the most important plus. Owners of large country houses have a chance to get significant savings: the larger the facade area, the lower the cost of all the material.

The exact geometric dimensions allow you to make tight joints that will reliably protect the walls from the harmful effects of the environment.

Siding L-beam

The production of such finishing material was launched on the territory of Russia quite recently, so most of our compatriots do not even know about it. In most cases, it is used for filing a roof overhang and insulating facades.Such facing perfectly imitates a bar-shaped wall and creates a unique appearance of a country cottage.

Which is better: a tree or its imitation?

Many real estate owners often ask themselves: to finish the house with natural wood or to use materials that look like wood? Specialists who have been involved in construction for a long time have a simple answer: if the house is built of wood, it is best to use thin boards that mimic the beam, but it is better to give stone buildings a cladding made of quality siding.

Summarizing all of the above, I want to say that the external cladding of housing from siding is perhaps the best solution for those who prefer to do everything necessary for a long time. And be sure that such a covering will not retain its original bright shade for a single decade.