Cedral siding: advantages, colors and installation features

Fiber cement panels Cedral ("Kedral") - a building material intended for finishing the facades of buildings. It combines the aesthetics of natural wood with the strength of concrete. The new generation cladding has already earned the trust of millions of consumers around the world. Thanks to the use of this siding, it is possible not only to transform the house, but also to ensure its protection from adverse weather conditions.

Cellulose fibers, cement, mineral additives, silica sand and water are used in the production of Cedral siding. These components are mixed and heat treated. The result is extremely robust and stress-resistant products. The cladding is produced in the form of long panels. Their surface is covered with a specialized protective layer that protects the material from negative external influences. The panels can have a smooth or embossed texture.

Thanks to this property, the panels can be installed regardless of the season. Another feature of siding is its thickness: it is 10 mm. The large thickness determines the high strength characteristics of the material, and the impact resistance and reinforcement functions ensure the presence of cellulose fibers.

Cedral cladding is used to create ventilated facades. It allows you to quickly change the look of houses or cottages. It is also possible to arrange fences, chimneys with panels.

The company produces 2 lines of fiber cement boards:

• "Kedral";
• "Kedral Click".

Each type of panel has a standard length (3600 mm), but different indicators of width and thickness. The cladding in one and in the second line is available in a wide range of colors. The manufacturer offers a choice of both light products and materials in dark colors (up to 30 different shades). Each type of product is distinguished by the brightness and richness of colors.

Products of the first type are installed with an overlap on a subsystem made of wood or metal. They are fixed with self-tapping screws or brushed nails. Cedral Click are fastened jointly to joint, which makes it possible to mount a perfectly flat blade without protrusions and gaps.

Cedral fiber cement cladding is the best alternative to wood cladding. In terms of its technical characteristics and performance, this siding is superior to natural cedar.

It is worth giving preference to the Kedral panels for several reasons.

• Durability. The main component of the products is cement. In combination with reinforcing fiber, it gives strength to the material. The manufacturer guarantees that its products will serve for at least 50 years without losing their performance.
• Resistant to sunlight and atmospheric precipitation. Fiber cement siding will delight owners with pristine juicy and rich colors for many years.

• Ecological cleanliness. The building material is made from natural ingredients. It does not emit harmful substances during operation.
• Fire resistance. The material will not melt in case of fire.
• Resistance to fungal infections.Due to the fact that the casing has moisture-repellent properties, the risks of mold on the surface or inside the material are excluded.
• Geometric stability. At extremely low or high temperatures, the siding retains its original dimensions.
• Ease of installation. Having at hand the installation instructions, it is possible to install the panels with your own hands and not resort to the help of professional craftsmen.
• Wide range of colors. The range of products includes products of classic facade shades (natural wood, wenge, walnut), as well as original and non-standard options (red earth, spring forest, dark mineral).

Do not forget about the disadvantages of siding. The disadvantages include a large mass of products, due to which the creation of a high load on the supporting structures of the building is inevitable. Also among the disadvantages is the high cost of the material.

Installation of cladding material includes several stages. The first is preparatory. Before installing the siding, the walls should be carefully prepared. Stone surfaces are cleaned, irregularities are eliminated. After that, the walls must be covered with a primer. Wooden surfaces should be treated with an antiseptic and covered with a membrane.

The next stage includes work on the installation of lathing and insulation. The subsystem includes horizontal and vertical bars pre-impregnated with an antiseptic compound. Initially, horizontal products are fastened to the bearing wall using nails or screws. The battens must be installed in 600 mm increments. Between the horizontal bars, you need to lay mineral wool or other insulation (the thickness of the heat insulator must be the same as the thickness of the bar).

Next, the vertical bars are mounted on top of the horizontal ones. For fiber cement boards, it is recommended to leave an air gap of 2 cm to avoid the risk of condensation forming on the wall under the cladding.

The next step is to install the starting profile and additional elements. To eliminate the risk of rodents and other pests entering under the sheathing, a perforated profile should be fixed around the perimeter of the structure. Then the starting profile is mounted, thanks to which it is possible to set the optimal slope of the first panel. Next, the corner elements are fastened. After at the joints of the substructure (from bars), EPDM tape is installed.

Self-tapping screws and a screwdriver are required to secure the Cedral cement board. Collect the canvas from the bottom up. The first panel must be laid on the starting profile. The overlap should not be less than 30 mm.

Installation, as in the previous version, starts from the bottom. Procedure:

• mounting the panel on the starting profile;
• fixing the top of the board with a kleimer;
• installation of the next panel on the clamps of the previous product;
• fastening the top of the installed board.

All assembly should be done according to this scheme. The material is easy to work with as it is easy to process. For example, fiber cement boards can be sawn, drilled or milled. If necessary, such manipulations do not require specialized equipment. You can use the tools at hand, such as a grinder, jigsaw or "circular".

So far, few Russian consumers have chosen and sheathed their home with Kedral siding. But among the buyers there are those who have already responded and left feedback about this facing material. All people point out the high cost of siding. Considering that the finishing will not be done independently, but by hired craftsmen, sheathing of the house will be very expensive.

There are no complaints about the quality of the material.

Consumers distinguish the following features of the cladding:

• bright shades that do not fade in the sun;
• no noise in rain or hail;
• high aesthetic qualities.

Fiber cement boards Cedral are not yet in mass demand in Russia because of its high cost. However, due to the increased decorative qualities and durability of the material, there are hopes that in the near future it will take a leading position in the sales of products for house cladding.

For the features of installing Cedral siding, see the following video.