Vinyl siding dimensions

Vinyl siding is a practical and inexpensive finishing material used for exterior cladding of buildings. It is a PVC panel of certain dimensions, which provides a low weight of the cladding (additional strengthening of the foundation is not required), its moisture resistance and resistance to environmental influences, biostability. As for the strength, it is quite high (although it is inferior in this indicator to metal siding).

With the help of vinyl siding, you can achieve original stylistic effects, since the externally panels are very diverse. There are options that imitate stone, wood, brick surfaces. Moreover, the similarity is so close that it is possible to detect imitation only upon closer examination.

Fastening of siding panels is carried out on the crate, it is possible to use insulation. If the walls are flat and do not need thermal insulation, then installation directly on them without lathing is possible.

The average length and width that vinyl siding can have are:

• length - from 2500 to 3750 mm;
• width (working) - from 220 to 275 mm;
• width (useful) - from 200 to 255 mm.

The length and width of plastic siding can also depend on the type of surface it simulates.

• Panels "ship board" have a length of 3000-3390 mm (shortened version) and 3660-3810 mm (standard version). Shortened panels are easier to install, by joining them you can assemble the required length. The width of the panels for the shipboard varies from 172-232 mm. It is sometimes more rational to use wider "boards" to avoid the need to cut the panels. Their width is from 240 to 255 mm, however, there are also models with a width of 305 mm.
• Width of herringbone panels depends on how many waves there are. In accordance with this, single "herringbone" (marked with the letter S), double (designated as D), triple (designation - letter T) are distinguished. On average, the width of one wave is 114.3 mm, to find out the width of a double and triple herringbone, it is enough to multiply this indicator by 2 and 3. When buying a herringbone from the USA or Canada, you may find that the length of one wave is indicated in inches. The standard width is 4.5 inches, which is equal to 114.3 mm.

• Block house (imitation of a log surface) is usually 240 mm wide with a length of 3660-3810 mm. The largest width is characterized by a soffit with perforation, which is used to decorate the bottom of pediment and cornice roof overhangs. Its width is 305 mm with an average length of 3050 mm. The parameters of the material are variable, depending on the brand that produces them. Thus, the Alta-profile company produces a siding "ship board" with dimensions of 3100x230 and 3660x230 mm.

The profiles of the German brand Docke are 2 cm wider. Some of the largest panels are produced by Grande Line. Their length and width are 3000x238 mm. Mitten products have the smallest width. In the line of the manufacturer there is a profile with a width of 178 mm, the length of which is 3040 mm.

Among the most popular basement panels, one can distinguish profiles with dimensions of 1140x480 mm and 1135x474 mm. Tiles are produced in such sizes from one of the leading manufacturers - the Alta-Profil company. A slight change in size is associated with the features of the surface of the material. So, the collection "Stone" is presented in sizes 1135х474 mm, and the collection imitating masonry contains panels of smaller sizes - 1130х468 mm.

It is important to distinguish between usable and usable siding area. When calculating the required amount of material, only the latter should be taken into account. When examining a siding panel, you may find that part of it has perforations. It is necessary to fix subsequent panels and, after installation, is hidden from view, and, therefore, should not be taken into account in the calculations.

Its strength characteristics largely depend on the thickness of the siding. For facade panels, the standard thickness is 0.6-2.0 mm. However, today on the market you can find panels with a thickness of 0.4-0.6 mm. They are of domestic or Chinese origin. Profiles from European manufacturers cannot be thinner than 0.6 mm, as this parameter is regulated by a strict standard.

Different manufacturers can change the thickness of the panels. For example, siding from the Canadian company Mitten has a thickness of 1.02 to 1.2 mm, depending on the product line. Southern Beaded siding is 1.14mm thick.

Finally, the thickness of the siding is determined by its purpose. The denser panels are called basement panels and are intended for finishing the lower part of the facade. The thickness of such profiles is more than 2 mm, and sometimes it can reach 4 mm. This is due to the fact that the basement part is more susceptible to moisture, frost, mechanical damage.

Taking into account the dimensions of the panels and calculating their number, it is important to clarify the dimensions of the components. As a rule, they are similar to panels, but this is not always the case. J-trim strips are of the same length as most siding panels, however, they are not suitable for installation in conjunction with Docke panels, since they are shorter.

The outer and inner corners are 3050 mm long, the width corresponds to the width of the panel. Starting and finishing strips are available in lengths of 3660 mm. Hinged profiles and strips for decorating window frames have the same length, and near-window slopes - 3050 mm.

There are several options for calculating the number of panels required for cladding.

• Contact the specialists of the store where the purchase of material for outdoor work is made. As a rule, managers of specialized companies are trained to make such calculations, and have the necessary computer programs for this. However, it should be understood that even a professional cannot make an accurate calculation without a building plan indicating the specific numerical values ​​of its parameters.

• Almost every specialty store offers free metering services when purchasing material from them. This option is preferable to the first, since the calculations will be made taking into account the characteristics of the building.

Regardless of whether you consider yourself or entrust this matter to professionals, it is important to understand what makes up such calculations.

For a beautiful and correct installation, you need to purchase a variety of components.

• The panels themselves for the facade and plinth.
• The starting bar from which the first row begins. It can be replaced with a more durable starting profile.
• A drain bar, which has a decorative function, and also acts as a kind of ebb when placed above a plinth or a protruding element of the structure.
• Connecting strip or H-profile - used to separate elements or join several short profiles.
• Internal and external corners.
• The finishing profile allows you to complete the installation by hiding the top trimmed edge of the panels.
• J-profile with a decorative function or as a window frame.
• The slope profile is used to design openings.
• Soffit - a panel designed for filing a cornice cut.

To calculate the number of panels, it is necessary to divide the area of ​​the facade to be faced by the usable area of ​​the panel itself. In addition, the stock of panels for cutting, scrap and stock should be added - approximately 7% of the number of the resulting number of strips.

There are 2 ways to determine the area to be lined.

• Multiply the length and height of the building. This method is suitable if one of the sides is faced or the building has a simple rectangular structure.
• A more accurate method is to calculate the area of ​​each side and then summarize the results.

From the resulting area, it is worth subtracting the area of ​​those surfaces that are not covered by the profile. These are door and window openings.

Finally, today on the Internet you can find calculators to calculate the required amount of siding. All you need is to set the area of ​​the surface to be decorated and the useful width of the siding. Depending on the functionality of the calculator, you can immediately set the area of ​​the facade or instruct the program to make calculations by specifying the linear dimensions of the length and width of the walls.

To avoid errors and program failures, to get the most accurate results will allow the use of 2-3 independent calculators.

Regardless of the calculation method used, remember that the siding is attached to the crate, the installation of which will increase the length of the walls, respectively, and the area of ​​the facade will increase. When using insulation and vinyl panels, the length of the walls after the lathing increases significantly - by 4-6 cm.

The most accurate way to calculate the material required for wall decoration is the graphical method. To do this, on a sheet of paper, you need to draw all the parts of the house that are supposed to be finished. The drawing must contain all the elements of the building and correspond to the real object at the selected scale. Next, panels are drawn and cut out on the same scale. They should be a miniature copy of the ones you plan to mount.

After these preparations are over, you start the "mosaic" game, that is, you apply panels to the walls of the building, cutting them if necessary. This method is good in that it allows you to minimize the amount of scraps and rejects, and, therefore, you will not need to buy material with a large margin.

It is not difficult to find out how many starting planks are required - you need to measure the perimeter of the building, subtract the length of the openings from the results obtained, and then divide the resulting number by the length of the panel. On average, the same amount of drain bars will be required.

The number of external and internal corners is calculated based on the number and height of the corners of the building.H-profiles are calculated manually if there is a need to join several profiles. Window panes are calculated by dividing the total perimeter of windows (calculate separately for each window and add the values) by the length of the profile. Slight differences depend on how the window is mounted.

In the next video, you will find a detailed video instruction on how to install Holzsiding vinyl siding from Holzplast.