Installation of the facade of alucobond

Among the materials used in the modern construction market, used for finishing works, you can find the best options for each case. So, for example, in order to finish the facade of an industrial building that has a large area, one of the most suitable solutions would be the installation of the facade from Alucobond. Some technical features of the mentioned works will be discussed further.

General material description

Before proceeding to the description of the work is to say a little about what constitutes the material. Alucobond is a composite material used for exterior decoration of building facades. The panels consist of two aluminum sheets with plastic filler pressed between them. Aluminum exterior parts for the acquisition of their desired performance characteristics are covered with several layers of paint materials. As for the qualities of the finished product, among them are:

• Due to the fact that in the manufacture of panels only lightweight materials are used, Alucobond panels practically do not exert additional mechanical load on the facade and foundation.
• Individual structural elements are quite large, compared with the same siding, dimensions, and therefore, the work will be carried out faster.
• On the technical side, the installation of Alucobond panels is quite a simple event, and therefore its implementation is quite possible with your own hands. Of course, during the work it is necessary to have some basic experience of handling the tool, but no more.
• The material under consideration has good performance, both mechanical strength and resistance to external factors. Due to the multi-layer coating, the panels are not exposed to moisture, and the composite technology and materials used in the manufacture make Alucobond immune to temperature changes.
• Among other things, it should be added that when using the material in question, a so-called ventilated facade is obtained, which is an additional advantage, since it protects the walls from condensation and other negative factors.

Work

As mentioned above, the Alucobond panels are quite simple in terms of mounting material, however, all work should be carried out in stages, each of which must be given separate attention.

Training

Work must begin with preparation. In this case we are talking about the dismantling of the old finishing material, if any, as well as all the other decorative elements of the facade, such as window sills, window trim and other things. The surface intended for installation of panels should be as flat as possible. Also the walls need to be primed.

In addition, at the preparation stage, it is necessary to mark the surfaces. To do this, it is best to use a laser or in the absence thereof, the water level and plumb. The point is to put on the wall vertical and horizontal lines, which will be used for installation of the sheathing elements necessary for the installation of panels. For marking used paint cord. It is worth noting that during the marking it is necessary to carefully monitor the horizontal and vertical lines, since errors made at this stage will lead to difficulties during further work.

Obesity

Further along the lines noted earlier, the installation of a kind of crates required for the installation of panels is carried out. To do this, first install special fastener elements - brackets. Mount them along the lines at a distance of about 70 cm from each other. Dowels and screws are used for fastening.

After the brackets are installed, a warming material is fixed on the wall. Most often, mineral wool or foam is used for these purposes. Insulation sheets are superimposed on the walls and fastened with special dowels with wide caps. Care should be taken to ensure that the material is pressed evenly to the surface.

Then, using the brackets, you must install the vertical and horizontal guide profiles. For their fastening, simple metal screws or special fasteners are used, depending on the design.

Installation of panels

The final stage of the work is the installation of the Alucobond panels themselves. It should be noted here that it can be produced in several ways. The fact is that elements may have different designs. There are options for mounting with screws or special locks. You can add that to increase the density of attachment points, these places can be glued with sealing tape.

In conclusion, we can say that Alucobond panels are a good modern finishing material with excellent performance characteristics. In addition, the material is available in a variety of colors, and therefore, after reading the photo on the topic, you can choose the option that is called "by itself".

A photo

Video

Alucobond - installation technology: