Vinyl siding: quick decoration of country houses (22 photos)

Vinyl siding is a facing material having the widest assortment - by types and prices, for every taste and income. Covering the house with vinyl siding solves the problems of appearance and heat preservation at the same time. Warming and cladding are carried out in parallel - the gap between the wall and the vinyl surface is filled with insulation.

With the help of panels, you can quickly change the appearance of the entire site - for example, a siding blockhouse will turn all buildings into stylish houses from smooth logs.

Does everyone know what it is?

These are panels made of polyvinyl chloride, used for external and internal wall decoration.

It consists not only of PVC, but also of other modern synthetic materials:

• calcium carbonate - acts as a filler;
• titanium dioxide - protects the appearance and color of the surface from weathering and sunlight;
• butadiene - stabilizes the structure and maintains its integrity for a long time;
• a number of other additives that each manufacturer uses in different quantities in order to increase the wear resistance of the material;
• dyes.

Each company mixes the components in proportions that are special, there are no established standards.

The panels are produced by extrusion - a heated ribbon of material is created under pressure, it is given the desired profile.

There are simple varieties, with the same composition on the outer and inner sides. The complicated structure implies a stronger and denser side from the outside, the internal one is less strong, its composition is aimed at increased heat conservation. For the manufacture of both varieties, different extrusion methods are used.

Specifications

The advantages of PVC have been known for a long time, since this material is already firmly in use.

• It retains properties at ambient temperatures from -500 to +500 C.
• The material is absolutely non-combustible, but can melt. It does not rot, does not support the life of microflora.
• Vinyl is lightweight and can be mounted on fragile walls.
• It is relatively inexpensive and is a means of housing renovation available to most.

Characteristics of vinyl bring it closer to perfection, and it is becoming more and more bought material for decorating.

Siding Installation

One of the indisputable advantages of this finishing material is the ease of installation. Installation of vinyl siding with your own hands is possible even for one person without special professional skills. The disadvantages of vinyl siding, or rather, one, also relate to the installation process. When installing the panels, you will need to immediately consider the system of air movement between the wall and the cladding.

Vinyl is not permeable to air and steam, so the lack of regular ventilation will lead to moisture accumulation - the wooden walls will begin to rot.

It is enough to carefully read a couple of good articles on self-assembly, in order to understand how to fix vinyl siding.

All actions need to be thought out and organized taking into account the basic principles of working with this material:

• one of the characteristics of vinyl is resizing at high ambient temperatures, which means that you need to leave small gaps - this will extend the life of the cladding;
• Do not work in frosts below 120 C, as a result of panel compression, an error may appear in the calculations;
• if, nevertheless, the work is carried out in cold weather, then cutting will have to be carried out at room temperature, while the material must first lie down in heat;
• panels should be laid with self-tapping screws with large hats or nails for roofing, they are driven in the middle of the panel;
• siding is installed only on the crate - it is impossible to lay directly on the walls;
• the crate is made of metal or wood, while the wooden base will have to be treated with protective substances;
• The siding is mounted strictly perpendicular to the horizontal / vertical rails.

The panels are soft, they are easy to cut with a sharp knife or a hacksaw with small teeth - this is also a plus for the owner of the house. You can install them horizontally and vertically, the frame is assembled with this in mind.

First, angular racks are mounted, they are installed strictly vertically, since they will also serve as beacons when installing the remaining parts of the frame and the panels themselves. Racks are installed with a distance between them up to 45 cm, this will help create a solid surface.

When buying, you need to carry out careful measurements taking into account the protrusions, finishing elements and the angles of the wall surface. Having selected certain panels and knowing their width, it is possible to calculate the number of packages required for the work. You can also calculate on the calculator on sites selling this material, as well as with the help of an employee of a trade institution. To the resulting number should immediately add a small margin. It will be needed not only in case of damage to the panel during operation, but also for a possible repair - you will not have to look for something similar.

Light weight makes it possible to clad even very fragile buildings (unlike metal siding), the installation of vinyl siding with your own hands can be done slowly in 1-2 days. The most difficult and crucial moment is the installation of the lower strip - it will have to be placed strictly horizontally, checked by level.

Home-free beauty

The cladding material is suitable not only for outdoor work, it can also decorate the interior, so you can immediately evaluate how it will look in the corridor, in the kitchen, other rooms of the house.

Types of vinyl siding can be listed for a long time, but they are all summarized in three main groups:

• spotlights (solid, perforated), they usually finish the ceilings;
• basement siding (small blocks with a particularly strong structure).

Vinyl siding for the base - thick (up to 5 mm), but lightweight panels imitating stone, brick. They give the impression of a facade finish with natural material - even when carefully examined.

A variety of species will allow you to choose a stone surface or brickwork of any shade, with any sizes of elements. For example, vinyl siding under a brick can be any color.

Smooth bricks or coarse, large, even rows or sloppy masonry - without long dirty work. If you correctly place vinyl siding under the stone, it will solve the problem of warming and will not lose its appearance for many years.

If you wish, you can veneer the entire house, turning it into an impregnable medieval castle, and if you lay out the panels of a stone siding fence, the effect will be complete. For those who love wooden houses more, a vinyl house is suitable - using vinyl siding under a log will easily turn buildings into luxurious log cabins.

Wall

Vertical surfaces are sheathed to them, it happens even in color and texture, for example, vinyl siding under a tree - an exact imitation of a natural surface, an ideal country siding.

Wall panels are used more often, and there are more of them - a diverse texture for any design project, exterior and interior decoration:

• vinyl siding for timber (shipboard);
• herringbone (single, double, triple);
• blockhouse (vinyl siding under a log).

Siding imitation of timber can imitate expensive wood species, or have a wood texture of unusual colors - the house will take on a natural and expensive look. Vinyl siding blockhouse - the same, but in the form of logs. In this case, no additional time-consuming actions for surface treatment, its varnishing, etc. are required.

Vinyl siding for logs is used for exterior and interior decoration - the design of the house depends only on the owner. Baths, auxiliary rooms, a house for a well - all this can be log, while not a single tree will suffer - another plus. Vinyl siding for a block house - a solution for those who prefer natural beauty.

There is no standard size of the panels, so manufacturers of vinyl siding vary in size in the range:

• lengths (2-4 m);
• widths (0.2-0.3 m);
• thickness (1-1.2 mm).

Dimensional characteristics should be clarified immediately - they are indicated in the product specification.

When calculating the vinyl siding that is needed for laying the cladding, you should immediately take into account additional elements, without which a high-quality surface is impossible:

• starting bar - the installation process begins with it;
• profiles - they trim window openings;
• corner elements, external and internal;
• connecting profiles, they can connect panels not overlapping, but end-to-end.

Each manufacturer company has its own sets of add-ons, this must be taken into account when buying. In addition, each series of panels has its own optimally suitable additions, so these details should be included in the calculations initially and take the whole set at once, including fasteners.

Small parts, such as platbands, window trims, variations of connecting profiles, are not produced by all companies, so they will have to be carefully selected. Selection and calculation taking into account characteristics and sizes can be entrusted to the manager who will serve you.

Renovated House Color

The choice of color is not a problem, the market offers a range of shades of standard non-irritating colors (green, sand, warm pastel).

However, there are unusual colors, but custom color sets will have to be searched in the manufacturers catalogs.

What to look for before buying?

The problem of which vinyl siding is best to buy should be decided on the basis of your own wishes, but there are several points that should be considered when considering any kind of material.

• You should know that too cheap varieties of vinyl siding have recycled materials in their composition. Such a purchase will be economical, but the durability of such panels is inferior to the expensive series. The composition of the panels should be indicated in the papers attached to the product.
• Perhaps you should first make inquiries about the manufacturer of the proposed material - to study product reviews. As stated above, all components and add-ons must be purchased from the same manufacturer.
• Packaging must be intact and high-quality, the presence of a certificate of compliance with international standards confirms the quality of the selected products.
• When choosing a color, keep in mind that pastel tones burn out less and do not absorb heat. The inner and outer sides should not differ in color. Glossy surfaces are more susceptible to heat, and matte surfaces are more resistant to external influences.
• Carefully review the side cut in order to track the quality of the casting - the thickness should be the same along the entire length. By the way, thickness does not mean special strength, on the contrary, thickened panels are less ductile and therefore more susceptible to deformation.
• Smooth panels are easier to clean and wash. Carefully inspect the surfaces of several offhand panels taken - cracks, bumps, roughness are unacceptable.

These are the main points suggesting how to choose vinyl siding.Blockhouse, shipboard, plinth - the range is so great that the choice will be successful even for exotic ideas.