What are the sizes of siding?

Siding is widely used for cladding the facade of buildings. This is due to the material's resistance to environmental influences (humidity, frost and sudden temperature changes, squally winds), durability and aesthetic appeal. The panels are painted in pastel or bright colors, can be glossy or matte, and also imitate stone and brickwork, wood and ceramic surfaces.

Siding release form - panels, the dimensions of which depend on the type of profile, features of its use and manufacturer.

The main advantages of siding are its resistance to moisture. Plastic models do not allow moisture to pass through, metal counterparts have a special polymer coating that ensures the moisture-repellent properties of the material.

It is important that siding has high strength indicators., which makes it a reliable material for house cladding. In this respect, metal panels are stronger, they are not afraid of mechanical shock.

Due to the small coefficient of expansion, the profiles do not crack in cold weather and can withstand from 60 freezing cycles. The presence of an anti-hurricane lock allows you to safely use the material even in regions where squally wind is characteristic.

The service life of the material is also impressive, which on average, depending on the type of panels, is 30-60 years.

Most siding panels are light (3-6 kg per m2) in weight, therefore, additional strengthening of the foundation is not required. Profiles can be mounted together with heat-insulating material (mineral wool rolls or polystyrene). Fixing is carried out directly to the wall or lathing (wood or metal). If the method of fastening to the crate is chosen, then you do not have to worry about the evenness of the walls. Thanks to this technique, it is easy to hide surface irregularities and cracks.

Due to the presence of a locking mechanism, the panels are easily assembled according to the principle of a children's designer. In other words, installation can be carried out without the involvement of professionals; installation of the material is possible even at negative temperatures. True, in this case, the panels should be previously kept at room temperature for a day.

Using siding with imitation of various surfaces, it is possible to achieve interesting stylistic solutions. It is important that the material imitates stone, wood, brick as accurately as possible; such stylization can only be suspected up close.

The dimensions of siding profiles are not regulated by state standards. Each manufacturer independently decides what size the panels they produce will be.

The dimensions depend not only on the brand under which the profiles for outdoor use are produced, but also on their type. It is important for what type of finish the profile is intended. So, the front options are thinner than the basement ones. The latter are designed to protect and decorate the basement of the building, which is more exposed to moisture, road reagents, and mechanical damage than others. This is what determines the thickness of the basement panels, which is 1.5-2 times higher than the height of the standard profile for the facade.

Knowing the width, length and height of siding is essential to accurately calculate the number of packs of siding required, taking into account waste during installation.

It has strength and moisture resistance, but only under the condition of regular processing with special compounds. The material is distinguished by good indicators of heat and sound insulation, unique colors and unique texture, high cost.

Manufacturers are advised to adhere to the following indicators in the manufacture of the material: length - from 2 to 6 m, width - no more than 22 cm, thickness - no more than 2.2 mm.

The material is based on cement mixtures and modifiers, and to ensure its strength, special cellulose fibers are added, which have a reinforcing property. The result is a durable monolithic material resistant to frost and high humidity. However, cement panels are not suitable for every type of foundation, as they put additional stress on the base of the building.

The length of such panels can be from 3 to 3.6 mm, width - 20 cm, thickness - 0.8-1.2 mm.

It is made on the basis of polyvinyl chloride, a certain amount of acrylic is allowed in the composition (acrylic siding is obtained, which is a kind of vinyl). Plastic panels are distinguished by their elasticity and richness of color palette. The latter fact is due to the addition of a coloring pigment directly to the composition of the product at the stage of its production.

A classic for PVC panels is a height of 2.5 to 4 m. Longer panels are optimal for cladding tall buildings as surface seams are avoided. However, their use requires skill - the profile bends and can crack.

The total width of the panel is 20-30 cm (useful width is 2-3 cm less), and the thickness does not exceed 0.7 - 1.2 mm. The weight of one profile is within 1.5-1.9 kg.

American-made siding has a slightly different standard width - from 20.5 to 25 cm.

Dimensions may vary depending on how many rails are attached to 1 panel. There are single (marked with the letter S), double (marked - D) and triple (you can recognize it by the marker T) models.

The ceramic profile made on the basis of clay and other natural components is environmentally friendly, and therefore can be used not only for external, but also for internal cladding.

Standard dimensions are: length - 3-4 m, width - 19-22 cm, profile height - no more than 1 mm.

Metal siding is made of clad steel with a protective polymer coating. Profile dimensions depend on its type. There are several material options - flat panels, board, herringbone and double herringbone.

For metal siding, a ship board standard height is 0.5-6 m with a width of 25 cm and a material thickness of 0.5 mm. The herringbone modification has a width of 25 cm with a profile length of 0.5-6 m and a profile height of 0.5-0.6 mm. The weight of metal siding is on average 4 kg per m2.

The thickness of the material is made up not only of the thickness of the metal frame itself, but also of the thickness of the polymer coating. On average, the last layer is at least 40 µm thick.

Plinth panels can be provided in any type of siding. In other words, they are made of metal, vinyl, fiber cement, ceramics, wood. The most popular and most suitable for this area of ​​the house are vinyl (as well as acrylic) and metal profiles.

A feature of siding is its compact size. As a rule, the form of release is small rectangles, the length of which corresponds to the standard height of the basement in houses. Panels of this size are easy to install and fasten with almost no waste.

Traditionally, the length of the material is 1-1.5 m, the width is from 40 to 90 cm, the thickness is at least 2 mm (2-4 mm).Siding with increased thermal insulation properties can have a smaller thickness. It can be mounted without insulation.

When buying material, you should purchase it so that it is enough for the entire facade, taking into account the stock. This is due to the fact that the shades of panels from the same manufacturer in different batches may have slight differences in color.

Accurate calculation will help to acquire the right amount of material. The easiest way is to invite a professional measurer, usually the manufacturer or store provides their services free of charge when placing an order with them. The advantage of this method is that the specialist will accurately calculate the required amount of siding and take responsibility for the actions taken. However, there is a risk that the measurer interested in increasing the purchase receipt will persistently offer components that can be dispensed with.

Often, such calculators are suggested to be used by hardware stores and siding companies.

To determine how many panels to buy, a simple "old-fashioned" calculation will help. To do this, you should find out the dimensions of the profiles that you plan to use, as well as the dimensions of their components. In addition, you will need to measure the height and length of the walls, basement, openings (door and window). And also measure the height of the corners of the building (internal and external).

Having made the necessary measurements, they begin to calculate the number of rows of profiles on the wall. The height of the latter is divided by the width of the profile (useful, not total). The resulting number is the number of rows. If you multiply the number of panels in a row by this factor, you get the total required number of profiles. It remains to divide this figure by the number of panels in the package, and round the result up. The result is the number of siding boxes required for facing.

However, in those sections of the wall where there are openings, fewer profiles are required. For this, the length of the profiles in this part of the building and their number are calculated.

The counting of fittings is carried out piece by piece. You can determine the number of corner planks by dividing the wall height by the height of one plank. The number of platbands is determined based on the indicator of the perimeter of the openings. Having measured the perimeter at the top and bottom of the walls, determine the number of starting (fastening element, for fixing the bottom row of siding) and final (finishing element of the mounted surface) strips.

The calculation of starting and finishing strips is carried out without taking into account the stock of material. In order to save money, a siding panel can be used as the lower auxiliary strip, in which the locking joints are pre-cut. You can find out the number of J-profile elements by dividing the total footage of vertical cuts near the window and diagonal planes on the gables (it is for these sections that the profile is used) by the length of one panel.

When calculating, it is important to follow some recommendations.

• When measuring the height and perimeter of the walls, consider the dimensions of the ledges and niches. For their design, a J-profile and special corners are used.
• When calculating the length of the walls, remember that it will increase slightly on both sides by installing the sheathing under the siding.
• Before you buy this or that material, analyze the features of the dimensions of several of the most popular models. It is more convenient to draw up a table for this, including such columns as the name of the material, its length, width, the required number of panels and components, the approximate cost of the cladding. Such a hint will help you not to get confused in the parameters of different types of siding and will allow you to find the most optimal option for the price.

• You can calculate the required area, perimeter and height of surfaces as accurately as possible using the schematic plan of the house, which contains the exact parameters.
• After calculating the required number of panels, add another 15% to this number for allowances, overlaps and trims.
• If it is necessary to purchase additional material, it is important that the new batch has the same series and number as the one purchased earlier. Otherwise, the shades of materials from different batches may differ.

It is impossible to sheathe a building without resorting to cutting the siding. For these purposes, you will need a circular saw with a hard diamond blade for cutting fiber cement, a jigsaw or a saw, a metal knife to give the metal or vinyl profile the required length. Sections are processed with emery.

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