Dolomite siding: advantages and disadvantages

Dolomite siding is a popular finishing material. It gives the facade a neat and attractive look, and also reliably protects the basement from adverse environmental factors.

Siding produced by Dolomit is a three-dimensional panel used for external finishing of the lower part of the facade. The manufacturing technology of the material consists in the production of cast elements with their subsequent painting. Vinyl, titanium and modifying additives are used as raw materials. The panels are available in sizes 300x22 cm with a thickness of 1.6 mm.

Siding perfectly imitates different types of natural stone masonry, very accurately conveying the texture and color of natural minerals. Joint seams can be painted in the color of the panel or remain unpainted. The peculiarity of Dolomite is the universal type of fastening between the panels, represented by the socket-tenon system. Fasteners for installation and accessories are produced complete with siding panels, in color and texture that completely match the main material.

High customer demand for the basement Dolomit siding is due to a number of undeniable advantages of the material.

• Complete environmental safety of panels is achieved through the use of components that are harmless to human health as raw materials. The material is non-toxic, which makes it possible to use siding not only for facades, but also for interior decoration. Siding is not prone to mold and mildew, and is also not of interest to rodents and insects.
• Good indicators of frost and moisture resistance allow siding to be used in any climatic zone, without the risk of cracking or swelling of the panels. The material perfectly tolerates sudden temperature changes and is able to withstand both too low and too high temperatures.
• High fire resistance. Facade siding is non-flammable and does not support combustion. This significantly increases the fire safety of buildings faced with this type of panels.

• Good resistance to UV radiation ensures that the color remains vivid for 10 years, while the overall service life of the material is fifty years.
• Easy to care for. To keep the siding clean, it is enough to periodically wash it with any detergent, and then rinse it with a hose.
• Siding panels are lightweight, due to which the load on the load-bearing walls of the building is noticeably reduced.
• The high strength of the material is due to the presence of stiffening ribs, which makes it resistant to mechanical stress and abrasion.
• A wide assortment with a wide variety of colors and textures allows you to choose siding for the design of any facade.
• Comfortable cost and high quality of the material makes it even more purchased and in demand.

Dolomite siding is produced in several collections, which differ from each other in the design of the seams, texture, imitation of masonry, color and size.

The most common and purchased are several series.

• "Rocky Reef" is available in two modifications. "Lux" is represented by 2-meter panels, perfectly imitating natural slate. A distinctive feature of the collection is the lack of visibility of the joints, which is achieved thanks to the side fixings and the absence of a connecting strip. The "Premium" modification is characterized by a matte surface of the panels and a predominance of terracotta and chestnut shades, as well as safari and granite colors.

• "Kuban Sandstone". The series is made in the form of chipped stone, which is very similar to sandstone. Docking of the slabs is carried out using the tongue-and-groove locking structure. The panels are highly resistant to environmental influences, do not crack or flake.
• Dolomite Exclusive made in the colors of granite and agate using the technology of multiple dyeing. Thanks to this method, the panels acquire the effect of overflow and color mixing. The material repels dirt well, therefore it can be used for cladding houses located on streets with heavy traffic.

• "Painted dolomite" has an expressive texture and is characterized by the staining of the seams. The disadvantage of the series is the need to decorate the side joints with decorative accessories.
• "Slate". The panels perfectly imitate natural slate, are equipped with longitudinal groove-tenon fasteners and are the best price-quality ratio.

Dolomit siding compares favorably with other types of decorative coating in ease of installation. Facing the plinth with vinyl panels does not require a lot of labor and experience in finishing work.

The first stage of the plinth cladding should be the installation of the lathing. The surface of the walls is not decisive in this case. The lathing can be made of battens or a metal profile covered with a protective zinc layer. It is not recommended to use wooden blocks: wood tends to swell and shrink, which can adversely affect the integrity and preservation of the original form of the coating. Refractory insulation should be placed between the wall surface and the mounted frame.

The next step will be the tension of the chalk cord, which is set at the building level in a strictly horizontal position. Having fastened the cord between two nails driven in at the corners, it is necessary to pull it back and release it, as a result of which a chalk mark will be imprinted on the wall, which will serve as the main reference point for laying the lower row of panels. Siding is mounted on vertically fixed rails. The planks should be moved horizontally, aligning the spikes with the grooves. The top panel is secured with a finishing strip, which provides a higher fixing strength. During the installation process, the relief should be combined, which will be much easier if the panels are first laid out on the floor in accordance with the pattern being formed.

Basement siding "Dolomite" is in high consumer demand and has a lot of positive reviews. The lightness and strength of the panels is noted, as well as the possibility of purchasing them for little money. Buyers pay attention to the wide range of colors of the material, as well as to the good compatibility and compatibility of siding with other types of decorative facade finishes. The advantages include the high resistance of the material to mechanical stress and the ability to repel dirt.

Of the minuses, there is a large number of burrs on the back of the panels, and a mismatch in shades on the strips from the same package. Attention is drawn to the absence of beating spikes on the grooves of the panels, due to which the water freely gets inside.

Basement siding "Dolomit" combines high quality, optimal cost and excellent decorative properties. Thanks to the combination of these characteristics, with the help of panels, you can refine any facade, giving it a stylish and neat look.

In the next video you will find instructions on how to install Rocky Reef siding.