Siding is a facing material that is widely used for lining the house. Initially, siding was made of wood. In the 50s of the 20th century, the assortment of facing material expanded significantly. In 1957, for the first time, vinyl siding of various colors appeared in the construction markets, which in the shortest possible time began to be widely used in suburban construction.
Vinyl siding all over the world is widely used to decorate the facade. The material is unpretentious, multifunctional. As a result of the external decoration, the structure acquires a spectacular, beautiful appearance. Siding is resistant to physical influences. He does not crack, does not rot, does not crumble, does not swell, does not corrode. The facing material tolerates atmospheric effects in the form of wind, snow, rain, direct rays of the sun. Vinyl siding does not burn out in the sun. This is due to the use of special additives in its production, which are responsible for the color resistance. Building material is plastic enough, which facilitates the installation process.
Buying is now very simple, but it is difficult to decide on the choice among the variety of goods offered.
A popular variety of material is a basement siding, which is a vinyl panels used to perform external and internal cladding. Basement siding is resistant to atmospheric influences, is characterized by increased resistance to mechanical loads. The material is high -quality and economically affordable.
To decorate the facades of industrial buildings, a metal type of siding is used. This material is presented in a wide range of colors, is characterized by high strength, high indicators of resistance to corrosion development. Metal siding is made of galvanized sheet. The low cost of the material allows it to be widely used for the exterior decoration of industrial and commercial objects.
Cement siding is a facing material that is made of cement and pulp fiber. This type of siding has a relief or with a variety of drawings the surface. The disadvantages of the material include a large mass, high cost, complexity during installation.
Wooden siding is obtained by pressing wood fibers and resins. Today it is used quite rarely. Wooden siding is relatively short -lived, requires special care, easily ignites.
Regardless of the type of siding used for the exterior decoration of the building, the owner of the house has the opportunity to implement any architectural solution.