How to properly install vinyl siding. Do-it-yourself siding installation

All modern materials that are intended for finishing the facades of houses must not only protect its walls from ultraviolet radiation, snow and rain, but also highlight the house with different color solutions, interesting details and attire. Proper installation of siding with your own hands will allow you to protect and decorate your home, while providing it with important performance characteristics.

Preparing the wall surface

Vinyl will look great on almost any facade. It is quite easy to work with it; the main thing is to carefully study all the available technical documentation.

First you need to thoroughly prepare the surface of the walls:

1. If you have wooden walls, then you need to replace all the rotten boards and nail down any loose ones.
2. If the walls are plastered, then you need to remove old plaster from those places where it has peeled off or does not hold securely on the wall.
3. Next, you should remove existing moldings, drainpipes and lantern mounts from the walls.
4. It is also advisable to remove all protruding ebbs and window sills.

On next stage it is necessary to make a sheathing from wooden slats or metal guides on the surface of all walls.

To arrange a wooden sheathing, you can use bars of different sections made of wood coniferous species. And for metal lathing, you should use a profile designed for installing drywall. This profile is made from rolled galvanized steel by stamping.

At horizontal installation siding, sheathing bars must be installed vertically every 40 cm. In addition, metal guides or bars must be secured around doors and windows, at the top and bottom of the siding area and at all corners.

If planned vertical installation siding, then the sheathing should be done horizontally, and everything else is done in the same way as with vertical sheathing.

The sheathing frame must be attached to the wall as follows:

1. Each siding panel must be attached to at least two bars located along its edges.
2. The edge of each siding panel should lie completely on the front surface of the bars.
3. The sheathing bars must be attached to the wall very securely.
4. The front parts of the bars to which the siding panels will adjoin must be in the same plane, without distortions.
5. The plane formed by the sheathing bars must be strictly vertical.

During the installation of the sheathing, you need to be careful, trying to mark as carefully as possible and then check the vertical plane using long rules-levels and plumb lines. If you don't do this, you may end up with uneven, wave-like façade cladding.

If you want additionally, you can fill the space between the sheathing bars with insulation, but the thickness of the insulation layer should be equal to the thickness of the sheathing bars. Therefore, when choosing the thickness of the bars, you need to think in advance about the insulation that you are going to use. This is very important to create a smooth surface.

As insulation under vinyl siding can be used mineral wool in rigid rolls or slabs. It is not recommended to use loose insulation, as it may become deformed during operation.

Insulation should be performed in the following sequence:

1. First you need to install insulation boards between the sheathing bars.
2. Then a diffusion wind-hydroprotective layer should be secured on top of the insulation using special perforated membranes.
3. You also need to provide a small gap for ventilation by filling bars with a cross section of 4x2 cm.

Installing siding with your own hands is necessary in compliance with certain rules:

• When temperature changes, vinyl siding can change its size, so during installation it is necessary to leave a small (7 - 10 mm) gap between the panels;
• When installing siding, do not forget that the panel should move freely within the perforations;
• Do not nail the nails too tightly; it is advisable to leave a small (0.9 mm) gap between the surface of the panel and the nail head;
• fastening the siding panels must begin from the center and then move to the edges;
• the fastener must be located in the center of the perforation hole;
• It is necessary to ensure that the fasteners are perpendicular to the plane of the wall.

Panel cutting

In order to cut strips and panels of vinyl siding, you can use the following tools:

1. A power saw with an abrasive wheel.
2. Jigsaw.
3. Metal scissors.
4. Cutter knife.

The panel should be cut from the top edge, where the perforations are located. You need to work very carefully, trying to avoid chipping the surface of the panel.

• first you need to determine where the lowest level is on the wall and hammer in a temporary nail slightly above this point;
• then you also need to hammer in nails at the corners of the house at the same level. Then, using a painter's cord and blue or chalk, you need to beat off a straight line between the nails on the wall;
• these actions must be done on all walls of the house;
• and at the end, you should install the starting strip so that its upper edge is on the previously marked line, and nail it to the bars.

Corner strips

At the joints of walls it is necessary to install external and internal corners. These parts should be secured by driving nails into the upper holes of the panels. Next, the nails should be driven in the center of the holes at a distance of 30-40 cm. If the length of the corner is not enough, then you can join them.

This is done as follows:

1. First you need to cut off the side parts from the top edge (about 2.5 cm), without touching the central part.
2. The next corner piece must be placed on top of the previous one with a small (0.5 cm) gap so that the corner can breathe during thermal expansion.

Window edging and doorways can be done using the J rail in the following sequence:

1. First you need to install the side rails exactly along the window opening.
2. Then you need to cut and bend an eye in the bottom of the window (top) rail, and then bend it down.
3. This must be done at each corner of the window.

This strip is used to connect siding panels. It is installed in the same way as the corner elements.

Mounted finish bar flush with the cornice at the very top of the wall. Subsequently, the edge of the last panel will snap into the groove of the finishing strip.

Panel installation

After all the connecting and corner strips have been installed, you can begin installing the siding panels themselves. According to the installation instructions, work should begin from the rear of the building, and then move from there to the facade.

The bottom edge of the first panel must be inserted into the starting rail, and then its top edge must be nailed to the wall. Next, the sheathing is done by joining the parts with an overlap (about 2.5 cm). Be sure to remember that the very last nail was located on the panel 10 cm from its edge.

Conclusion

Vinyl siding is very versatile and can be used to decorate any facade, as it can give a building a special chic and decorate old walls.

Siding can be used even in frame housing construction, where the walls are a kind of layer cake, in which the inner side is sheathed with some kind of panels, the outer side with siding, and insulation is used as a filling.

Currently, such frame houses are becoming very popular, since they are erected very quickly and are at the same time very warm (meter brickwork replace only 15 cm of insulation).

Installing vinyl siding will not cause any difficulties, and its price is quite affordable. During installation, siding panels are easily snapped into place and then secured with self-tapping screws, screws and nails, so installing siding with your own hands is reminiscent of playing with a construction set. But the result of such finishing will be long years to please the owners of the house.

Currently, finishing with metal siding is a fairly popular way of decorating and insulating facades. The advantages of this material include the fact that it allows you to work very quickly and without loss of quality, even with large areas.

There are more and more people who want to decorate the facade of their house with metal siding, and this is despite the rather high cost of both the material itself and the work on its installation.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of metal siding are:

1. After finishing the house with metal siding, its facade can withstand almost any temperature. The insulating layer will work in the temperature range from +50 to -50 degrees. And even if there are sudden temperature changes, the facade will not suffer any deformation of the structure or any cracks.
2. Most metal siding manufacturers guarantee that their products will last about 50 years. But in order for metal siding to serve without problems for so many years, two conditions must be met - you should purchase siding High Quality and finish the house strictly according to technology.
3. Siding panels do not rust or burn.
4. This material has a fairly durable surface, so even if in the future it is subjected to occasional mechanical impacts from time to time, this will not lead to the formation of scratches.
5. Thanks to the presence of such facade system, the walls of the house and their insulation layer can breathe, which helps prevent the accumulation of condensation and the process of rotting, and this significantly prolongs life cycle building.
6. In addition, if you decorate the walls with metal siding, you will not have to periodically paint it, because high-quality siding will not fade in the sun and will not lose its external luster. If it gets dirty, it can be very easily cleaned with plain water.
7. Thanks to the assembly technology, all fasteners are hidden under the panels, which gives the façade a more attractive appearance.
8. And the most important thing is that this material is environmentally friendly.

Among the shortcomings, only a couple of points can be noted:

1. Many manufacturers' technology for installing siding is such that if one element of the facade breaks, you will have to dismantle almost the entire wall to replace it.
2. But if you have experience, there is no need to carry out such large-scale work; everything can be done quite quickly.

For example, you can use the ordinary brick house, which must be covered with siding and insulated yourself. In order for the work to be completed at the proper level and for you to work comfortably, you need to prepare in advance all the tools that you may need during the installation process.

For self-installation metal siding you will need the following materials and tools:

• the siding panels themselves;
• guide profile;
• steam or hydrobarrier (there is no difference between them);
• mineral wool;
• timber or profile for the frame;
• umbrella fasteners for insulation, metal screws and quick installation;
• hammer drill, screwdriver and grinder;
• scaffolding;
• metal scissors, plumb line and square;
• good screwdrivers and hammer;
• rule with a level, tape measure and pencil.

Once you have prepared all the materials listed above, you can begin to work.

First stage. Frame assembly

The profile must be attached vertically to the wall, and for this you will need to mark several marking lines.

• Using a tape measure and a pencil, you need to mark several horizontal points at the top of the wall (every 50-70 cm). Then you need to apply a plumb line to each point and mark the lowest point. After this, you should connect the upper and lower points to get vertical lines. To make things go faster, you can use not a pencil, but a special upholstery cord with paint.
• Next you need to fix the profile to U-shaped fastenings, which must be screwed to the wall, along each vertical line.
• The U-shaped fasteners should be located vertically from each other at a distance of approximately half a meter, for which points should be marked in advance. In order to increase the speed of installation, points can be marked only on the extreme verticals, and then use the same upholstery cord.
• When all the points are marked, you can start drilling and then fixing the U-shaped fasteners using quick installation.
• After this, you need to place the profile or beam against the wall, inserting it into the U-shaped fasteners, and fasten them together. This is best done with a screwdriver and special screws, using a stretched thread as a beacon to get a flat surface.
• You can also use the rule attached to two profiles for alignment. All profiles that fall between them should be fastened according to the rule.

When all the work described is completed, your frame will be ready.

Second phase. Installation of ventilation layer and insulation

It is best to use good mineral wool as insulation rather than polystyrene foam, since the wool will not block condensation from the wall surface and will allow the wall to breathe.

Sold both in mats and in rolls. Mat in mats has a higher cost, but it is more convenient to work with.

Its installation should be done as follows:

• first it must be cut into strips of the required width;
• then you should put cotton wool between the profiles;
• after that, using a hammer drill and long drill you need to make holes for the dowels;
• Next, you need to insert umbrellas into the holes and nail them.

After all the insulation has been secured, you will need to carefully check whether there is any free space between the insulation. If everything is in order, then you can begin installing the vapor barrier film:

• First you need to roll out the roll and cut off the required piece of film from it, which should be applied horizontally to the bottom of the wall and screwed at the points of contact with the profile. For attaching the film, screws with a wide head are best suited, since thanks to them the film will not come off.
• If you used timber for the sheathing, it will be much easier for you to attach the film, because you won’t have to screw it in, but you can fasten it with a stapler.
• It is necessary to start attaching the film from bottom to top so that the next strip overlaps the previous one. Thanks to this, there will be no cracks and even if water gets on the panels, the insulation will be reliably protected from it.
• For greater reliability, you can seal all seams with special tape, since in this case you can prevent snow from getting in even in strong winds. But if you purchased high-quality siding, then it will be very difficult for snow to get under the facade.
• After fixing the entire film, it is recommended to screw small wooden planks, whose thickness can be about 2 cm. This will allow you to organize a ventilation space between the siding and the film.

This is the simplest stage, since the most labor-intensive stages (insulation and leveling) are left behind.

• First you need to attach guide strips to the walls using a screwdriver, into which the panels will then be inserted.
• Siding is most often assembled from the bottom up. This is done so that there are no gaps between the panels due to overlap. But there are some brands of siding that have a universal edge. This siding does not care about the order of assembly.
• After the panel is inserted, you need to screw it at all points to the profile, and only then insert the next one. All panels need to be screwed in the same sequence.
• You may have difficulty with the last panel, as sometimes you have to use a grinder to make it very narrow and then insert it into the top track.

Conclusion

As can be seen from what was written above, installing metal siding with your own hands is not too difficult, so if you wish and carefully carry out all the work, you will get an excellent result.

Is it possible to install basement siding yourself? Manufacturers are constantly improving this finishing material, so it is quite possible to install it yourself. To do this, you just need to take into account some of the features of this material and adhere to a certain sequence when performing work.

Before you begin installing basement siding, it is necessary to prepare the surface of all walls, install load-bearing frame, as well as a layer of hydro- and thermal insulation, if necessary.

Preparation of the foundation, plinth and walls

First, you need to look at how smooth the walls of the plinth are, since when installing siding, the permissible difference in unevenness between the walls and the plinth should not exceed two centimeters. If there are large irregularities, they will need to be leveled in advance using cement mortar.

The base on which the basement siding will be installed must be clean and dry. It is very important that the moisture content of the foundation and plinth does not exceed four percent at a depth of three centimeters. This is very important for the installation of almost any curtain facades, because high humidity may have a negative impact on quality facing material, that is, in the future, the siding may become deformed under the influence of moisture. All your work will be in vain and you will have to start all over again.

In addition, it is advisable to treat the base with an antiseptic primer, which can penetrate deeply and prevent the formation of fungal and mold infections.

Frame installation

Self-installation of basement siding must be carried out on a load-bearing sheathing, which must be well fixed to the wall.

It is best to make the frame of the sheathing from a galvanized metal profile, which can be purchased at any hardware store along with the siding itself. According to the installation instructions for basement siding, the frame must be strictly vertical. It is for this reason that it is necessary to begin installation by aligning the upper and lower supporting profiles to the water level.

After this, you can install corner supporting profiles, which must also be leveled using a level or plumb line.

Of course, you can make the frame from wood, but for this purpose you need to use coniferous wood, since it is least susceptible to rotting processes. According to the instructions, the frame should be made of dry wood, which has been treated in advance with some kind of antiseptic, and its humidity should not be more than 20%.

The standard sheathing pitch when installing basement siding should be 46 centimeters, which is determined by the size of the panel of cladding material.

If the building has absolutely smooth walls, then you can attach basement siding to them without sheathing. The main thing is not to forget to leave ventilation gaps between the material and the wall so that the walls and foundation do not absorb moisture.

But anyway the best option is a frame that is able to provide the necessary ventilation between the wall and the panels. In addition, with the help of the frame it will be possible to waterproof and insulate the base of the house and the foundation.

To fasten the frame, it is best to use galvanized nails with a hidden head, the length of which is at least three centimeters. When installing the frame, it is necessary to make a strapping around the door and window openings.

You should also take into account the location of drains and other engineering structures:

• exit of conditioned basement systems;
• location of ventilation holes;
• location of electrical wiring.

Thermal insulation and waterproofing

If they lie close enough on the site groundwater or the site is located in the northern regions, it is recommended to install an additional layer of thermal insulation and waterproofing material before installing the basement siding.

Most often, a special type of waterproofing is used. polyethylene film, but in addition to the film, you can waterproof the foundation and plinth using a special mastic based on artificial and natural water-repellent resins.

The following materials can be used for the thermal insulation layer:

• natural insulation made of jute and flax;
• natural damask insulation;
• mineral wool;
• expanded polystyrene, which is the most common insulation for foundations and basements.

Installation of basement siding

Before you begin installation, you must carefully study the videos and photographs that are presented on the Internet, where the entire process is described step by step. There are several types of basement siding and there are some nuances when installing each. Most often, instructions for its installation are included with the siding itself.

The basic requirements for installing basement siding with your own hands, compliance with which will allow you to achieve a good result:

• All panels must be stored on their edges, in the direction of the arrows drawn on the reverse side;
• if installation work will be carried out in cold weather, then it is necessary to keep the material for about ten hours in a warm room so that the panel has time to acquire flexibility during this time;
• Installation of panels must begin from the bottom row. Sometimes installation can begin with the upper supporting profile, but this is only applicable for basement siding, which is attached using the “pin-groove” method;
• When installing siding yourself, it is best to start installation on the left side of the building, gradually moving to the right. But there are materials that need to be mounted on the right. You can clarify this parameter in the instructions;
• You cannot attach the panels to the frame rigidly; you must leave a small gap between the panel and the fastening head, which is necessary so that the fasteners do not damage the siding during thermal expansion;
• siding panels expand when heated, so the gap between the panels in cold weather should be approximately 10 mm, and in warm weather - from 6 to 9 mm;
• It is imperative to drive the fastening nails into the middle of the mounting hole, since otherwise the siding may burst when heated;
• produce self-mounting basement siding is necessary only with the help of galvanized fasteners, since subsequently the fasteners may become rusty under the influence of moisture, which will negatively affect the appearance of the facade.

Possessing detailed information and after carefully studying all the instructions, you can easily decorate your house with siding.

Siding is one of the varieties building materials for wall cladding. With its help, you can completely change the appearance of a private house at low cost, if the house is still good, but already quite old. In addition, finishing and siding are used for the outside.

Layed on top of the insulation, it not only hides it, but also improves the entire exterior of the house. It is for this reason that many home owners decide to make such changes to the appearance of their home. Step-by-step instructions will help you do all the work correctly. self-cladding houses with siding.

A little history

This type of cladding was invented by our Pomors. For hunting, durable, light vessels were needed. It was in shipbuilding that this type of ship plating was used. Actually, the word siding itself is translated as plank. Northern peoples adopted this technology to insulate their homes, lining their houses with planks. In addition to insulation, this technology made it possible to speed up the construction of houses on the northern coast, and was very popular among Russian pioneers.

Nowadays, siding is made from modern building materials:

• Vinyl;
• Metal;
• Cement (fiber cement siding);
• Tree.

Different types of siding allow you to completely change appearance private home without significant financial costs.

Preparation for sheathing

Preparatory work for covering a house with siding is not very difficult. The entire building will need to be carefully inspected and several measurements taken. If sagging of masonry mortar is visible, you just need to knock them down. Either drive the protruding nails back or remove them altogether. If possible, small protrusions more than 6 mm in height should also be eliminated.

Inspection

When inspecting the house, it is also necessary to identify unevenness of the walls, base, corners, window openings and other architectural elements - in general, wherever siding work is planned. It is better to carry out such measurements using a long standard metal rod, cord and tape measure. Deviation from the plane is permissible no more than 12 mm. In local places – no more than 6 mm.

Simply put, if the entire wall is not rectangular shape, and diamond-shaped - then the difference in diagonals should be no more than 12 mm. The same option, but for a window or door – 6 mm.

The general unevenness of the entire wall (pediment, cornice, plinth) should not exceed 12 mm.
Over time, the building may sag on one side and tilt. The inclination of a wall or the entire building is checked using a plumb line. Deviation from the vertical is allowed no more than 25 mm. If the slope of the entire building is greater than permissible, then it is already in a pre-emergency condition. If it is not eliminated, then further work on siding is simply pointless.

Preparatory work

After checking the geometry of the building, it is necessary to carry out a complex preparatory work. Platbands, drains, grates, etc. are removed. If you find cracks in the walls, near window and door openings, seal them either with polyurethane foam or simply with cement mortar. If you find: broken plaster, peeling paint, areas covered with mold - thoroughly clean such areas. Treat wooden walls with any antiseptic.

Tools and materials

Before starting work on siding your house, make sure you have a full set of available tools:

• Electric screwdriver and screwdriver;
• Hammer;
• Roulettes (laser tapes are easier and more convenient to work with);
• Construction level;
• Stairs.

How to cut boards

When cladding a building, part finishing panels used in its entirety. But in some places you will have to make extensions from the same material. Depending on what material will be used for cladding and siding, the tool for cutting the panels is also selected.

For vinyl

• Electric jigsaw with fine-toothed blade;
• Bulgarian;
• Sharp Cutter;
• Universal;
• Hacksaw for metal;
• Shoe knife.

Metal siding

• hacksaw for metal;
• metal scissors;
• electric circular saw with pobedit teeth.

Advice! The use of an angle grinder (grinder) is accompanied by heating of the metal siding at the cut site, damaging the protective top layer.

Material

If you want to do all the cladding work yourself, in order to purchase all required material You can simply contact a large hardware store. The seller simply needs to describe in detail the area of ​​the walls, the number of windows and doors, etc., and he will calculate and select the necessary set of materials for the job.

And in order to control the quality of the product, you need to know what characteristics the material for covering a house with siding must meet:

1. Same thickness throughout the entire panel.
2. Mandatory presence of special markings on inside panels. This marking carries all the necessary information on the material: color, batch number, production date. If there was not enough material for covering during the work process, you can always purchase more, focusing on this marking.
3. On quality panels There is a hurricane lock. It is made in the form of a bend on top of the panel and is located above the holes for fasteners.
4. A sure sign that a company cares about its image is the presence of additional elements and accessories included with the materials.
5. All products must be provided with certificates and warranties. The minimum warranty period for coverage must be 50 years.
6. Responsible sellers will definitely include instructions for installing siding with the purchased product.

Installation of sheathing

First, markings are made. Straight lines are drawn on the walls of the house so as to create a closed contour. To make the line horizontal, a horizontal level helps. At the corners of the house from the horizontal line, it is necessary to take measurements with a tape measure to identify minimum distance to the base. When the minimum distance is set at this level, the string for the contour is pulled. The starting bar will be mounted on it.

The next stage is the installation of elements of vertical metal guides from the installation horizon, starting from the corners. The distance between the vertical slats is 35-45 cm. Additional guides are made near windows and doors. The main condition is that they should not intersect anywhere.

This is necessary to ensure that air constantly circulates under the siding, preventing the formation of mold.
For walls made of brick and concrete, the guides are made from a special profile. For log walls slats with a cross section of 60x40 mm are used, treated with an antiseptic solution.

Waterproofing and insulation

If the sheathing is installed on wooden and aerated concrete walls, installation of waterproofing is required.

Insulation of walls with mini-slabs is carried out at the request of the house owner, but a moisture-and-windproof membrane must be installed in any case. If there is no insulation, the film is attached to the wall of the house. If there is a layer of insulation, a layer of waterproofing is attached on top of it. Since a gap for ventilation between the insulation panels and the siding is required, a sheathing is constructed on top of the insulation layer.

Guides

Now that the insulation is in place and the sheathing is ready, it’s time to install siding accessories, such as:

• external and internal elements at the corners of the structure;
• strips for window and door openings;
• ebbs on the base of the building and windows.

The basement drainage is fixed at the intended level under the lower siding strip so that the upper edge runs along the line. The corner elements are attached rigidly to self-tapping screws at the very top of the outer hole. The subsequent screws are screwed into the middle of the slot in increments of 50 cm.

Advice! If the profile is not enough, it can be built up with another one, overlapping with the previous one with an overlap of five centimeters.

Window framing begins with the installation of the ebb. It protrudes beyond the window opening by 8-10 cm on both sides. The side window strips are installed on this protrusion. From below, the ebb is held in place by a j-profile. After installing the siding, the window design is completed by installing the trim.

The process of edging a doorway is almost identical to that of a window.

Installation of panels

The process of installing siding panels is somewhat similar to a LEGO set. Each element is connected to the other in turn. The first row from the bottom is attached to the first (starting) bar with light pressure until a click appears from below. At the top, through the slots, they are fastened with self-tapping screws in the center, so that the siding moves into them without visible effort. Fastening is carried out from the center to the edges of the building, in increments of 40 cm.

All subsequent panels are attached in the same way, rising from the foundation to the roof. The topmost row ends with a finishing strip.

Basic installation rules

1. Be sure to avoid rigid fastening of siding panels. It should be remembered that the material itself has the property of shrinking in the cold and expanding in the summer. Therefore, the screw is screwed into the center of the hole so that there is a gap of 1 mm between the screw head and the plate.
2. Maintain a 10 mm gap between the slats and the guides. This will prevent the siding from being damaged when it expands in hot weather.
3. Facing a house with siding can be done in any weather, but it should be taken into account that in frost the material becomes brittle and therefore requires more careful handling during installation.

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Anyone can cover the walls of a house with siding. However, before you start work, you need to take into account all the subtleties of installing this material. Today there are many types of siding: vinyl, metal, aluminum and others. However, the installation is pretty much the same.

The first thing you need to do before work is to draw up detailed drawing, in which literally everything will be calculated down to the smallest detail: the amount of material and fastenings, cutting of siding, fastening method. Otherwise you may make mistakes.

Siding is never rigidly attached. During installation, thermal expansion must be taken into account. Therefore, the nail should be driven in taking this fact into account.

Required tools and materials

To install siding you will need the following tools:

• hammer;
• plumb line;
• level;
• a circular saw;
• metal scissors;
• square;
• hacksaw;
• roulette.

You will also need a ladder for work.

To strengthen the siding elements, you need to purchase nails. To work with siding, nails must be galvanized and have a wide head. The length of such nails should not be less than 5 cm.

"Siding" is a word that implies a number of elements. The kit includes slats (profiles), panels and corners, or more precisely:

• siding - panels;

• G-rail (J - profile) - allows you to install panels in vertical plane. In particular, it is thanks to the G-rail that it is possible to strengthen the siding around the openings;

• starting rail - used for fastening panels in the very first, bottom row;

• finishing strip - serves to strengthen the top row of siding panels;

• internal corner;

• outer corner.

This number of elements requires very careful planning before laying the siding. Any shortcomings will immediately affect the appearance of the skin.

It should be remembered that when transporting siding panels you need to be very careful. There is no need to stack them in one row of more than ten pieces. You also need to ensure that the panels are not damaged by rough or uneven surfaces.

Preliminary work

Before installing siding, a number of works must be carried out. They are mainly related to the preparation of the building facade. It is necessary to remove shutters, doors and all unnecessary elements that will interfere with installation. It is also necessary to level the plane of the walls. All cracks and cracks should be sealed. If there is any on the walls drainage system, then it must also be removed. Once the siding is installed, working above the surface will no longer be possible.

After the walls are prepared, you need to install the frame for the siding (sheathing). It can be made from wood and profiles, or from more modern materials, for example, from PVC. Wooden blocks for sheathing should have a section of 60 by 40 mm.

If the walls are brick, then wooden base won't work here. For such cases, it is better to choose galvanized steel lathing. Basement siding should also be finished steel profiles. Wood is unsuitable for the reason that it quickly absorbs moisture.

When choosing fasteners (nails and staples), you should opt for galvanized ones. This will prevent corrosion.

Installation

• It is necessary to strengthen the siding elements onto the sheathing: profiles and slats.

• Work starts from the bottom of the house, so you first need to install the starting slats. It is best to fasten elements with self-tapping screws.

• The next step is to install the corner siding structures. To do this, you need to mount the internal and external corners.

• After the fasteners are installed, you can begin installing the siding panels. Installation begins from the very bottom strip to the finishing strip, that is, from the bottom up. The panels are usually overlapped: the top row overlaps the bottom row by 2.5 cm. It is also possible to carry out installation using H-profiles.

• When installing, you must observe several simple rules, and then no problems will arise. The panel must be filled starting from the middle - this is the law. When driving a nail, you must remember to leave room for air. However, the panel should not dangle.

In some cases on wooden house the panels are attached without sheathing. However, its use is desirable in any case. Lathing allows you to install panels better and expands functionality siding.

Before installation, the panels must be cut and trimmed. Cutting can be transverse and longitudinal. Longitudinal cutting is carried out using metal scissors, transverse cutting - circular saw. In this case, uneven edges should be avoided.

You can lay a layer of insulation under the siding. This is quite simple: you need to install insulation blocks between the sheathing bars and secure them inside. Siding panels have only one function - they create an attractive appearance of the house. However, no additional load can be placed on them.

Scheme

Any owner of a private house certainly wants his home to have an attractive appearance. What to do in order to change its appearance in better side? What material would be most suitable for this? Solving these problems today is quite easy.

To do this, you just need to use modern building material - siding. It is quite affordable and has a number of advantages. In addition, you can install the siding yourself. Such work will not require special skills and knowledge.

Innovative material

The word "siding" means a material intended for covering various surfaces. At the same time, its main functions are aesthetic and protective. Once upon a time, an ordinary board was used for this, which was processed accordingly. And only much later panels appeared on the construction market, which we call siding. They began to be produced from a variety of materials.

Siding has gained immense popularity due to its strength and lightness, durability and attractive appearance. But that's not all. Such panels are very comfortable material for fastening. And this sometimes acts as a determining factor for those who study the question of how to install siding in order to do the work themselves.

Typically, all panels, regardless of the raw materials from which they are made, have certain dimensions. Their length reaches 6 m, width ranges from 10 to 30 cm, and thickness is 1-10 cm. Dimensions different from these can only be produced by a company that has small production. Sometimes panels are made to order. However, in this case their cost will be slightly higher.

The profile of siding panels can be made in two versions. This is a “ship plank” or “herringbone”. They provide, respectively, a double or single fracture. But for installation this does not matter.

All siding panels are covered with a protective layer, made either by painting or by applying a polymer film.

A huge advantage of this material is its excellent performance qualities, as well as maintainability. After the owner finishes the house with these panels, he can forever forget about impregnating the wood with special compounds, tinting the facade, etc. similar works Oh. And to eliminate damage in the most short time It is enough to simply replace 1-2 products, which does not require any preparatory measures.

Siding classification

There are some types of panels designed for finishing individual buildings. This is the following siding:

1. Wood. In appearance, it is more similar to traditional lining. That’s what they call it – “laminated lining”.
2. Vinyl. This siding is the most popular among owners individual houses and at the same time the cheapest. It is made from polyvinyl chloride or acrylic. Such panels imitate brick, wood or natural stone. Those who have decided to change the appearance of their home should keep in mind that vinyl panels are easily damaged by strong negative temperatures. How to install this type of siding? The peculiarity of finishing with vinyl panels is that working with them is possible only in fairly warm weather. In addition, due to the fact that vinyl siding does not reduce heat loss, the enclosed surface will require insulation.
3. Aluminum. This siding is characterized by its low weight and increased resistance to negative influence liquid media It is perfect for cladding needs. large areas. In this regard, it can also be used for high-rise buildings.
4. Metal. This type of siding is so-called galvanized. Protective layer Polyester, pural or powder coating are used for it.
5. Cement. This building material contains cement mixed with cellulose. To install it you will need enough robust design, since such siding has a lot of weight.
6. Ceramic. This is one of the new types of panels designed for cladding buildings. Experts believe ceramic siding the best option among similar building materials in the average price range.
7. Basement. This type of panels is used to finish the lower part of the building. Such products are quite durable. After all, it is the basement of the house that is most susceptible to temperature changes, when in the summer it is heated by the blind area, and in the winter it is cooled by the soil and snow.

Tools

How to install siding yourself? Step-by-step instruction, which will help the owner in these works, in the first paragraph indicates the need to check the availability of the following tools:

• grinders or saws with fine teeth;
• metal scissors;
• screwdriver and screwdriver;
• hammer;
• roulette;
• square;
• level (you can take a laser tape measure, which will greatly simplify the work);
• stepladders that will allow you to reach the roof of the building.

Materials

Siding manufacturers offer a full range of panels and elements with which you can sheathe a house with even a complex configuration. The buyer, as a rule, indicates only the area of ​​the walls of the house, their dimensions, type of roof, and the number of windows. The information received allows the seller to calculate required amount the necessary elements.

What are the components needed to install siding?

1. Outer corner. It is used both for decorative purposes and to cover the ends of siding.
2. Inner corner. They are used in areas where the siding joins the wall.
3. Wind board and soffits. They are installed when finishing the cornice.
4. Starting bar. Its length is calculated based on the perimeter of the house minus the width of the doors and gables.
5. L-profile. It is necessary in areas where there is a difference in roofs or heights, as well as where extensions are connected.
6. Window slat. It covers the perimeter of the windows.
7. Low tides. They are also used to frame windows.
8. Drains or drain strip. These elements are installed around the perimeter of the base.
9. The siding panels themselves.
10. Galvanized screws (25-35 mm) or nails, which will be used for installation.

Preparatory work

What do you need to do to install siding yourself? The step-by-step instructions introduce us to these steps and indicate that some preparation will be required directly on the job site. First of all, you will need to dismantle all protruding elements of the building. These can be grilles and trims, doors. Next, you will need to seal all existing cracks in the walls, around windows, etc. To do this, you can take polyurethane foam or cement mortar. If the house is old, then its walls must be cleaned of dust and dirt, mold and paint, chipped plaster, and rotten areas. Wooden houses on preparatory stage installation is treated with antipyretics and antiseptics. Walls made of foam concrete are coated using a deep penetration primer.

Lathing material

It is worth keeping in mind that the siding itself is not attached directly to the walls. That is why at the first stage of installation you will need to build a sheathing. This is a special frame on which the panels will be attached. Installation of siding without sheathing is possible only if the walls of the house are made of wood and are perfectly level and smooth surface. If the wall of the house is poorly leveled, which usually happens, then you will need to build a sheathing from wooden slats or a metal profile. This will be the basis for the cladding panels.

How to install metal siding? The only option for this type of panel is a galvanized profile. It is also used for concrete and brick walls. A CD profile designed for drywall can be used as such a material.

How to install vinyl siding? For this type of panels used for wood or frame house, it is necessary to prepare a sheathing of slats measuring 60 x 40 mm, the residual moisture of which is in the range of 15-20%. They must first not only be dried, but also treated with an antiseptic.

Frame arrangement

To install the sheathing, you will need to draw straight lines on the walls of the house, thus obtaining a closed contour. To ensure that they are horizontal and even, a level and tape measure are used. After this, the distances in the corners of the house to the base are measured from this line and, having found the smallest of them, a second contour is drawn. It is along the bottom line that the starting bar will subsequently pass.

At the next stage, the vertical components of the sheathing are installed. This work must be started from the corners. It is worth keeping in mind that the sheathing must fit snugly against the walls of the house, for which purpose pieces of dense foam or wood are sometimes placed under it.

Insulation and waterproofing

How to install siding? If the panels are installed on aerated concrete or wooden walls, then a mandatory stage of work will be the installation of waterproofing. Insulation can be laid at the request of the owner.

The most popular waterproofing material in Lately is a moisture and windproof membrane. If the walls are not insulated, then the film will need to be fixed directly to the facade of the house. This will save the space needed for siding ventilation. If an insulating layer is installed, then waterproofing should be laid on top of it. Afterwards, a sheathing is constructed to provide a ventilation gap.

Installation of J-profiles

How to attach the starter siding strip? This guide piece must be installed perfectly level. The quality of the entire facing surface will subsequently depend on its correct horizontal position. How to properly install this strip? To do this, you should use step-by-step instructions:

1. Take a level and find the lowest point on the sheathing. After this, stepping back 50 mm upward from it, put a mark, which will serve as a self-tapping screw slightly screwed into the rail.
2. Consistently move around the building and continue placing the marks necessary to fix the starting strips. In addition, self-tapping screws must be screwed into the corners of the house.
3. Moving further along the line, leave a 6 mm horizontal gap from the planned edge of the corner profiles.

After all this work has been carried out, the starting guide for the siding panels is fixed to the frame slats with self-tapping screws or nails.

Installation of a spillway

How to install siding? Work on paneling a house should begin with the installation of a drain. It is necessary to protect the base. The upper edge of the drain, which is a hinged strip, should be located along the previously marked lower line on the facade of the house. This design is quite rigid. That is why its installation will not be difficult.

Installation of corner profiles

How to install vinyl siding? After completing the sheathing and installing the drain over the base, the turn of the corner profiles comes. They are rigidly fixed along a strictly vertical line. If you follow the instructions for installing siding, then the upper edge of the corner profile will need to be positioned 5-6 mm from the eaves. The lower one, on the contrary, should fall 7-8 mm from the established starting bar. Installation of siding corners, if one strip is not enough, is done with an overlap.

The fasteners should be made in such a way that the upper part floats over the lower part. The corner profile is secured with nails or self-tapping screws at intervals of 20-40 centimeters.

Framing openings

Most inexperienced craftsmen find this stage of work the most difficult. However, to complete it, it is enough to carefully study the siding installation instructions.

J-profiles or window trims should be secured so that their outer bottom edge is slightly lower than the inner edge. When framing doors, the corners of the elements are filed at an angle of 45 degrees or overlapped when the top planks are overlapped with the side ones.

Siding fastening

After carrying out all the above work, you can begin to directly cover the house with panels. It is worth keeping in mind that vinyl siding should only be attached to the special holes it has. It is not recommended to pierce the panel with nails and screws. Otherwise, the service life of the product will be significantly reduced.

Attaching siding to wooden sheathing. His first row must be connected to the starting bar. You need to wait for the lock to click from below, and attach the panel to the top with self-tapping screws. All other rows are installed according to the same principle. After installing the last panel, you need to attach the finishing strip to the sheathing.

Some owners, in order to give their home a more attractive look, decide to install basement siding on its facade.

How to install these panels? Such work is similar to that described above for building facades. The fasteners for siding are the same - nails or screws.

Do-it-yourself vinyl siding installation - budget method protection of residential or industrial buildings from exposure external conditions. A person with minimal construction skills can carry it out independently. The main thing is to adhere to the work technology.

The frame on which the siding panels will be installed can be made from metal profile or wooden beam.

Metal sheathing

The finished structure will be more durable, stable and reliable. Metal slats Easier to fix on uneven surfaces.

The profile is attached at a distance of 50 cm from each other; hangers are used to connect it to the wall of the building. This technique helps smooth out wall deviations, allowing you to assemble an even frame.

Wood frame

This method is more accessible, but you will need to carefully study the material before purchasing. Typically, bars with a cross section of 50*50 mm are used.

For sheathing, you cannot purchase wood that is peeling or has traces of rot or deformation. Any damage will significantly reduce the service life of the entire structure.

The installed frame must be carefully processed protective impregnations, to increase its resistance to rotting, repel insects and reduce flammability.

Tools for work

For self-installation you will need:

• a sharp knife or jigsaw for cutting vinyl parts;
• screwdriver;
• perforator;
• nails;
• roulette;
• hammer.

Calculation of the quantity of materials

Calculation of the amount of vinyl siding

To find out the exact amount of materials that will be needed for the job, you should measure the building being sheathed.

The external surfaces of any structure can be divided into geometric figures: squares, rectangles, triangles. To facilitate the process, you can use this technique by first measuring individual wall elements, and then adding up the resulting values.

When calculating, it is important to remember that vinyl, like any PVC material, tends to change in size as the temperature increases or decreases environment. The degree of deviation can be almost 10 cm.

Therefore, it is important to take this property of the facing material into account when drawing up a cladding plan. If you ignore this point finished design very soon it will lose its original appearance - the panels will warp or, on the contrary, gaps will form between the individual elements.

To prevent this from happening, before installing vinyl siding, it is worth studying the installation recommendations.

Rules for installing vinyl siding

In order for the finished structure to be durable and not lose strength over time, you should:

1. When installing, secure the panels so that they can move freely.
2. Drive the nail exclusively into the center of the hole intended for it. Fix nail panel, located at one end of the hole is not allowed - this can damage the product. If it is necessary to drive it into the end (for example, if only in this area it is possible to connect it to the sheathing strip), the hole should first be widened using a hammer drill.
3. You cannot drive the nail all the way in - there should be a distance of 1 mm between the panel and the head.
4. The fasteners must be driven in at right angles, otherwise the cladding elements may be bent.

Surface preparation

Any hanging elements - gutters, trim, lamps, doorbells, mailboxes and more - are removed from the walls.

Afterwards, they carefully inspect their home: if there are traces of mold, large cracks and other defects on the walls, they are eliminated. Old cladding walls (plaster, tiles, boards) are completely removed.

Installation of sheathing

Do-it-yourself installation of the lathing is carried out, taking into account the method of fastening the siding: under horizontal mount you will need a vertical frame, and vice versa.

If they plan to insulate the building at the same time as the cladding, the sheathing is made double. In this case, the first frame should be located perpendicular to the second, on which the siding will be installed. For example, if the sheathing will be mounted horizontally, then the frame under it - the second - should be vertical, and the first, installed on the wall, should be horizontally directed.

The sheathing pitch is determined based on the width of the slab insulation.

Installation of sheathing

Siding installation

If you have no experience in carrying out such work, a video instruction will help: after watching it, it will be easier to understand all the nuances of the process.

Finding the starting point

The final result will depend on the evenness of the position of the starting bar; close attention should be paid to this point.

An installation line must be marked along the entire perimeter of the building. By using building level find the lowest point on the sheathing, screw in a self-tapping screw at this place.

They do the same around the entire perimeter of the house. The thread is secured to the first screw and pulled around the perimeter, returning to the starting mark.

Using the cord as a reference line, fix the J-profile. In this case, a margin of 6 mm is left at the corners. The profiles themselves are fixed at a distance of 10 mm from each other so that they do not warp when the temperature changes.

Installation of corner external and internal profiles

Before installing these elements, the soffits are first installed or their locations are marked.

The corner profile is applied to the corner of the sheathing so that there is a free space of 3 mm between its end and the soffit. The bottom edge should protrude 6 mm below the starting strip. Secure the part using self-tapping screws.

Using a level, make sure that the profile is in a strictly vertical position. The rest are fixed in the same way.

The process of installing internal profiles is no different from installing external ones.

Framing door and window openings

If the openings are located in the same plane as the wall of the building, a j-profile is installed along their perimeter.

The order of connecting profiles:

1. On the upper profile, bridge cuts are made at each end.
2. Bend them down. The resulting hole is designed to drain sediment from the upper part to the lower one.
3. Cuts are made on the side profiles so that the part can be tightly fitted to the top profile.
4. Assembling the structure.

The lower part of the frame is made using the same principle.

Installation of the first row and extension of panels

Step-by-step instructions for installing vinyl siding:

1. Work begins from the rear of the house - here possible mistakes a newcomer will not be so noticeable.
2. The panel is inserted into the lock of the initial strip, while simultaneously inserting its end into the corner profile. In this case, it is important to maintain a distance of 6 mm (summer) or 9 mm (winter) from the bottom of the corner profile lock.
3. The panels are built up using the overlapping method or using an H-profile. In the first case, the locks and mounting frames are cut so that when installing the parts, an overlap of 2.5 cm is formed. The H-profile is installed in the same way as corner profiles - retreating from the soffits by 3 mm and extending beyond the level of the initial strip by 6 mm.

The remaining panels are mounted either around the perimeter or separately sheathed on each wall. This does not affect the final result.

At this stage, the evenness of the work is checked every 3 rows. To install a row interrupted by an opening, the panel adjacent to it is cut to the required size. Another finishing profile is installed in the lower part of the window opening frame - this way the siding will be leveled in the plane.

Installing siding on the area under the roof

Siding, the installation of which is almost complete, in the area adjacent to the roof, is secured using a J- or finishing profile.

First, a profile is fixed around the perimeter of the house under the roof. Then measure the distance remaining between the bottom of the J-profile lock and the lock of the penultimate row of panels. Subtract 2 mm from the obtained value (standard technological indentation).

Points are marked on the vinyl panel (so that when cutting, the lock is also removed), a line is drawn, and the excess is cut off. Make hooks, bend them to outside element. If this moment causes difficulties, and it is difficult to repeat it with your own hands, the video will help you figure it out.

Insert the prepared panel, secure it in the J-profile lock, slightly pushing it up.

These instructions will help you install vinyl siding yourself.