Step by step instructions on self- trim home siding , photo and video

Sheathing siding refers to types of dry exterior finish and is suitable for most types of residential and commercial buildings, especially from the foam and sandwich panels.Its light weight will not have a significant load on the foundation, so a trim used on the old wooden houses.

growing popularity of the siding due not only to the low price, but also longevity, because he did not osypletsya as plaster, with time, easy maintenance, excellent barrier properties and a rich selection of colors and textures.A definite plus siding that give a modern look, even the old house can be their own hands, saving significantly on the services of builders.

Tools and materials

Before sheathe house siding, you should check for the following instruments:

• Bulgarian or a saw with fine teeth, metal scissors,
• screwdriver and a screwdriver,
• hammer,
• Roulette, square and level (laser tape measure will significantly simplify the job),
• ladder, the height of which would be enough to reach the roof of the house.

siding manufacturers offer a full range of elements and cladding panels for the house, even with complex configurations.Typically, the buyer should specify the area of ​​the walls of the house and their size, type of roof and the number of windows, and the seller itself will calculate the necessary amount of certain parts, schematic plan of the house from the outside to facilitate this process.

spoken some points, help to control or check payment.So, to install siding components include the following elements.

• External corner - the height of the element 3 m, and if the one-storey house, you should use the whole elements of each outer corner of the house;If the walls are more than 3 m, the summed length of all the outer corners in meters and divide it into three, taking into account that should remain on the reserve stock during docking.The angles are used not only for decorative purposes but also due to the fact that the ends of siding must be closed.
• inner corners calculated on the same basis.If the eaves of the roof is decorated with siding in the areas of its connection to the wall are also used inside corners.When finishing cornice was performed previously or not produced at all, using the finish strip.
• For finishing cornice using elements such as soffits and wind board.
• required length starting strips equal perimeter of the house minus the width of doors and gables.
• In areas additions connection, inclines and roofs of various levels using J-profile .
• perimeter windows sheathed window bar , it is necessary to take stock, so as not to be seen docking places.Also for framing windows need low tides, which also should not have visible joints.
• According cap set perimeter drain bar or tides , if the width of 40 cm is not enough.
• If the length of the walls of the house more than 3.66 meters - the standard length of siding panels, - a connection is made using H-Profile .It is necessary to consider the place of installation so as to maintain the proportions of the building.
• Number themselves panels for siding approximately calculated according to the formula: «((area of ​​all the walls of the house - the area of ​​windows and doors) / bar area) * 1,10» .Margin of 10% is required for consumption by cutting and marriage.
• for mounting is preferred to use galvanized screws length of 25-35 mm, since their use makes it easier to maintain the recommended clearance of 1 mm.On 1 sq.m.spent about 2 self-tapping screws, they should also take stock.If possible, you should choose a self-tapping screws with rubber head, from which will certainly not rusty stains in a few years.

Preparations

before siding sheathing is necessary to carry out preparatory work.First, dismantle all the projecting parts: doors, trims, grilles, etc.Close up with cement mortar or sealant into all the cracks in the walls, around windows and doors.The walls of the old houses are cleaned from dirt and dust, a breakaway plaster and paint, mold and rotted areas.Wooden houses are treated with antiseptics and antipyretics, the walls of the foam can be primed deep penetration.

Mounting batten

first step is to mount a crate of metal profiles or wooden slats, as the panel mount directly to the wall, you should not.Galvanized profile - the only option for the metal siding and brick and concrete walls.As a profile, you can use the CD-profile for drywall.If the vinyl profile is mounted on a wooden or frame house, you can use the rack 60 * 40 mm with a residual moisture content of 15-20%, treated with antiseptic and thoroughly-dried.

With the help of a tape measure and level mark out straight lines on the walls of the house so as to obtain a closed circuit.Carefully measuring the distance to the corners of the house from the line to the cap, are minimum, and, putting it down, spend another circuit.In the future, the starting strip is installed along this line, and if it will deviate from the level of the lining panel skew.

Then use the U-shaped fixtures are mounted vertical guide, starting from the corners.It is necessary to ensure their snug fit to the wall, which you can insert pieces of wood or dense foam.The distance between 30-40 cm, in those places where the siding will account for the additional load, such as street lamps, as well as around corners, windows and doors you want to add guides.The vertical rails should not connect anything to avoid any obstacles to ventilation, as the lack of air flow will lead to the appearance of mold.

waterproofing and insulation

For wood, gas concrete wall waterproofing installation is required, and a layer of insulation - optional.The material should be preferred vlagovetrozaschischennoy membrane.If the insulation is not made, the film is fixed directly on the wall to keep the distance required for ventilation siding.When installing the insulation layer, the waterproofing is laid on top of it, and then re-constructed crate, to provide clearance for ventilation.

Fastening guide members

Installation begin with installation of drainage on the base, placing it along the top edge of the previously planned line.This rigid structure, and fix exactly it easier than starting a flexible bar.Then turn the corner profiles.They must be firmly secured with screws on top of the first hole.Subsequent screws screwed into the center hole.

Around the windows are fixed window trims or J-profile so that the outer bottom edge is a few centimeters below the internal.Doorway okantovyvayut J-profiles.The angles of these elements can be washed down by 45 degrees, and can be laid overlapping, placing the upper strap on the side.

When installed vertically, H-profiles in a pre-specified location, use level.As with installing other vertical elements, it is necessary to leave a gap of 5-6 mm to the cornice and plinth to strap not arched when expanding.Under the roof or where the end area provided under a covering siding, finishing mounted bracket.

Installing panels

When mounted all the guide elements, you can proceed directly to the installation panels.The first number is attached to the home bar until it clicks into the lock from the bottom, the top panel is secured with screws in the center of the oblong holes every 40 cm. All other panels are installed on the same principle, row after row of rising to the roof or window.Do not pull the cover up and hard to fix, it should go a little bit to the side.The top row of siding end up finishing strip.

What you need to take into account?

Rule №1. In no event should not be rigidly secured siding panel.The material from which they are made, when the cold shrink when heated and expands, the length variations may reach 1%.This is what caused the elongated shape of the fixing holes.Mounts can not twist or drive through the panel, but only at the center of a special holes, with a screw is screwed is not the way, with a 1 mm gap between the plates and hat.If you violate this rule, siding can simply break when strong heating.

Rule №2. between the slats and the guide should be a gap of the order of 10mm (when installed in hot weather - less), to the expansion of the siding is not arched.When plating the house in the summer, it is necessary to protect the material from the sun.

Rule №3. siding installation can be done at any time of the year, but please note that at temperatures below -10 degrees, elements can crack when cut, so you should be careful and use the grinders.

With siding subject to the rules and installation technology, you can update the house and protect it from weathering 30-40 years, this is the life of the producers promise.