How to lay siding

To date, in the field of building materials presented a wide range of siding, produced by the latest technologies. The most popular among buyers are vinyl, zinc, steel, aluminum and wooden materials for surface finishing.

To make a choice in favor of a certain type is not enough, you need to know how to lay siding. Regardless of the material, the installation process is almost the same, so it’s enough to figure out how to fix vinyl panels.

Siding paneling

Among the variety of materials vinyl siding occupies a leading position and is successfully used in the decoration of residential houses. It is made in the form of panels of polyvinyl chloride with a thickness of 1 mm and is laid by lining each other (overlap). The siding surface can vary in texture, but wood imitation is often used.

The panels are 30–40 cm long and 20–25 cm wide with a slight correction depending on the manufacturer.

Advantages of siding panels

Finishing siding has received such popularity because it has a number of significant advantages, some of which are described below:

1. Vinyl siding sheathing has high levels of environmental safety.
2. The panels are highly resistant to temperature fluctuations and fire resistance.
3. During the long operational term material does not decay, does not change an initial form and color.
4. To carry out installation work, you do not need to have professional skills and specialized tools, so installation can be done independently.

Working with siding panels is permissible not only in new constructions, but also for covering buildings in operation. However, before you begin the process of finishing, carefully understand the technological intricacies.

Making crates

When preparing for installation work, it is necessary to carefully study the siding paneling technique by reading the instructions that indicate the step-by-step procedure.

1. Initially, you need to determine the amount of material required for covering your structure. This is done by calculating the area of ​​the facades, taking into account 10% of the stock, which will be used to fit the panels during installation.
2. Siding siding requires preliminary preparation of surfaces from which all extraneous elements that may interfere with installation must be removed. Window openings should be free of gratings, trim, shutters and slopes, also remove the doors and drain pipes.
3. If necessary, close the gaps and renew (reinforce) the previous finish.
4. The next stage of the finishing process should be the manufacture of crates from wooden bars, which are fixed on the surface of the wall in a vertical line with a step of 30-40 centimeters. The batten is not made by mounting the bars in a horizontal position, otherwise there will be a violation of the natural ventilation of the space, which is covered with panels. The crate should also be made around the doors, windows and at the corners of the house.
5. Provide sealing of areas exposed to moisture using special means.
6. The siding trimming process begins with the determination of the initial installation point. Fixing the panels should be done in such a way that they cover part of the foundation from above. That is, horizontal markings are made around the perimeter on the surface of the walls of the building.

Siding paneling technology

1. Next, take the initial bar, supplied with the material, and nail it with studs at the level of the earlier marking.
2. Then fix one panel of siding on the initial plank and nail it over the whole area, moving from the center.
3. After securing the new section of the initial strip, continue the sequential installation of the next rows of siding panels.
4. Getting to the installation of the final panel row, secure the finishing bar, nailing it to the surface of the eaves.

Siding Weatherization Events

Siding panels are subject to temperature fluctuations, which can lead to changes in the original geometric parameters. To avoid this during installation, it is necessary to provide for clearances for possible deformation.

If you follow all these simple rules and technologies, you can easily sheathe your house with siding panels and give it a beautiful appearance. If everything is done correctly, the result will please you for a long time without additional repair.

Video

Here is a video showing how siding is installed on an old wooden house:

Siding facade finish and installation of drainage system: