Advantages and disadvantages of the "I facade" system

"Ya façade" is a facade panel produced by the Russian firm Grand Line, which specializes in the production of cladding structures for low-rise and cottage construction in Europe and the Russian Federation. The panels have a texture imitating stone and brick, which makes them a popular solution in the private sector.

Compared to competing cladding materials: vinyl siding, stone (natural or not), basement siding, and metal siding and corrugated board, panels "I facade" have a number of indisputable advantages.

• Panels "I facade" can be not just smooth, but textured. So, they will be able to fully replace and imitate brick or masonry. Modern metal siding is also available perforated or painted to match natural textures, but are not a complete imitation of natural materials.

• The painting of the panels will be durable: it will not wash off and will not fade under the rays of the sun. In the manufacture of panels, professional dyes are used for a guaranteed result.
• The company provides a lifetime guarantee of the quality of its products for a number of important characteristics. I am façade is the only brand of exterior materials that uses such warranty conditions. In order for them to be carried out, the following factors are necessary: ​​storage and transportation of panels was carried out in accordance with the recommendations and rules of the manufacturer, were used only for their intended purpose, and the installation was carried out by builders with a license and in compliance with the operating instructions.

• With constructions "I am a facade" you can not be afraid of the wind. For installation, a special lock with the telling name "Antismerch" is used. Siding, attached with such a system to the walls, is not afraid of the wind moving at a speed of up to 240 and even 250 m / s.
• Such constructions are quite cheap. The price per square meter of "I facade" products, if you look at the average price level in stores, is one and a half to two times less than the price of traditional siding, and taking into account the installation, it will cost two or even three times cheaper than stone cladding ( it doesn't matter, natural or artificial).

The brand focuses on Russian architectural traditions, setting the traditional Russian manor house as the standard for the appearance of a house, and offers three types of products, the names of which reflect this concept.

• "Crimean slate". Imitates the relief of untreated stone and careless, as if "hastily" masonry, which does not become untidy from this.
• "Demidovsky Brick". Gives the impression of carefully and carefully laid stone tiles. The lightest version of the brand designs.
• "Catherine's stone". This is the most expensive looking collection of the brand. Looking at the facade made with this design, you will see carefully crafted bricks, as if made by hand.

The manufacturer puts forward rather strict, but reasonable conditions for the storage and transportation of its products. These conditions are required in order for the design to be covered by the warranty.

Panels and their components must be stored indoorswell ventilated and with low air humidity. In addition, it is required to avoid direct sunlight in order to avoid the appearance of individual colored spots on the facade over time and the effect of heating devices, so that the material does not deform. Products must be stored exclusively in the manufacturer's packaging.

Transportation is also carried out exclusively in closed containers and in original packaging, otherwise the decorative part of the structure may be damaged. In addition, they must be well secured to the body of the truck. It is also not allowed to throw and bend the panels.

The panels are quite lightweight, so engineers don't have to revise your house's blueprints to make adjustments to the weight of the cladding. For comparison: the weight of a stone facade will be 20 times greater than the weight of the “I am facade” panels. If you decide to build a frame house, where every kilogram counts, you should choose the lightweight cladding option. In addition, this allows you to purchase cheaper counterparts of fasteners without loss of quality.

HaveInstallation of panels does not require much skill of the workers. It is quite easy and fast, for example, compared to the installation of a stone facade, where independent work on ennobling the exterior of the house is simply impossible, and the cost of professional bricklayers' services is very high. Thus, you can save not only on materials, but also on installation.

Despite the fact that products under this brand appeared relatively recently, it has already received the first reviews.

Customers love how their home is transformed after installing the panels: the texture, color and size are well matched. They note that a complete image is really being created in the spirit of Russian estates.

People are also attracted by the price: the panels "I am facade", although they are more expensive than ordinary panels, are still much cheaper than facing with a stone, which they perfectly imitate.

See the following video for panel installation.