Metal siding .Installation instructions

Metal siding metal siding or cladding material is made of galvanized steel.Coated with a polymer of several species with a wide color gamut.

General properties of metal siding

1. Common types and scope of the material:

• metallosayding equipped with snap-locks to facilitateinstallation;
• panels with perforated surface of the pre-made holes for screws and nails;
• siding on smooth surfaces, holes operate independently.Apply this type of siding for the assembly of panels with special dimensions sections;

• shaped siding is used to create a pattern or finish one wall;
• wide and smooth panels are most often used for self-installation.They do not require professional skills, quickly matched, put up any incline, in contrast to other species;
• preferred method of placing metal siding - vertical.It allows you to avoid gaps between the sheets, economical use of material, use less sealant for treatment of joints;
• professional use of metal siding allows you to create true art design works of buildings.This capability provides additional elements, such as corners, internal or external angles, brackets, frames.

2. Product advantages:

• material is resistant to temperature changes, has the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion;
• non-combustible building material.It is used as additional protection against fires;
• high corrosion and chemical resistance.It is used in corrosive environments;
• ecological and safe material;
• well withstand mechanical action is applied to protect the public parts of the building;
• installation of panels with insulation layer material allows warm, elevate the appearance of the building;
• lightweight easy installation.It does not require professional skills and sophisticated tools.

metal siding.Instructions for carrying out the preparatory phase

1. Tool works:

• electric drill or hand;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• building level;
• hammer;
• gloves;
• bar 40x40 mm count on the number of sheets to produce siding;
• screws, dowels, nails, screws with a sealing head;
• leveling brackets.

2. Surface treatment:

• release of a working surface of the hinged pieces of furniture and decorations;
• wallpaper wet with water and carefully remove.Oil paint wash with soap and water and dry.Old plaster rattle hammer for voids;
• prepare material for repairing cracks, grooves, cavities.Repaired all the irregularities.dry;
• antibacterial processed surface layer 2.

specifics of the installation of metal siding

1. Additional elements like the original architectural solution:

Calculating the number of sheets is made based on the standard dimensions of the material to 10 m is considered the height of the room from the baseboard to ceiling minus 2 cm These..cm 2 and then sealed with decorative additional elements:

• using bulky corners at the intersection of walls, you can create a volumetric relief and unusual design;
• docking rack attached symmetrically width of the wall, give a beautiful architectural design;
• a casing on the perimeter of the window opening or completely replace the thin elegant strap to the slopes;
• tides can be very accurately and harmoniously cover the window slopes.

2. Battens for installation of metal siding:

• professional installation of metal panels begins with the installation of lathing.For its manufacture wooden slats take or metal profile;
• wooden lattice is cheaper but has a lot of shortcomings.It absorbs moisture, swells, rot, "is eaten by a fungus," it alters its shape under the weight;
• lattice of metal profile is more expensive, but the durability is superior to the natural material;
• setting the crate, you need to use the water level or the level and plumb.Show exactly horizontally and vertically all the elements;
• on uneven surfaces always have elevation changes.Fastening to a wall or profile strips made with the help of special metal brackets.They successfully compensate for surface irregularities and form an optimal plane for crate;
• recommended spacing between the cross members crates of 400 to 600 mm;
• insulation for laying under the siding is selected by the step width of the crates.Insulation is placed in the crate, fix it and cover parogidroizolyatsionnoy film.The film can shoot the stapler.The joints are glued with tape so as not to penetrate the moisture.

3. How to set the first bar:

• horizontal strips first, affects the proper installation of all subsequent panels.Installation is performed by level;
• the beginning of work, the installation of the first planks start from the bottom of the wall, measure the distance of 4 cm above the bottom edge of the panel;
• fixed bar on the crate with screws or rivets;
• further consolidate external, internal corners and flashings.With the help of a plumb all the elements are set as accurately as possible in the vertical, and then attached to the crate.

4. Practical installation tips:

• mounting direction from top to bottom;
• bottom panel is snapped on the first (primary) bar, fasten screws to the crate;
• fasten screws is tight after checking it clicks into strips along the entire length;
• screws are screwed into the center hole.This will leave the freedom of movement of the panel for a few mm for possible deformation of the temperature;
• spinning screws, left under the cap of 1-1.5 mm clearance.Do not drive them to the end;
• trim panels along the length of the wires so that they freely entered into the batten and angle.Clearance between the face and the vertical must not be greater than 9 mm from both sides.

Self finish metal siding.Work on the facade

1. The initial stage.Preparation of the surface of the facade:

• conduct a visual inspection of the surface of the facade.Remove crumbling plaster, test the strength of tapping masonry.Cut the vines, remove the shutters or shutters.Remove the structural elements that support the gutters, eaves;
• spirit level to check the surface of walls smoothness, fathom angles for matches to 90 degrees;
• for uneven walls crates buy stuff: wood or metal slats.Crate smooth out differences and eliminate distortions in finishing siding.

2. Installation of metal siding on the crate:

• not immediately determine what fits siding.If he performs only decoration function, place the crate and cover sheets.If you are working on the shelter house, it is better to perform high-quality insulation under metallolisty;
• laying insulation to retain heat produced during the cold season and saving cool indoor air in the heat;
• insulation is necessary to safeguard against moisture.Install additional hydraulic protection membrane with anti-condensation properties;
• optimal choice - a basalt fiber inclusions.It is characterized by non-flammability, resistance to humidity and chemical attack.High cost of fiber.Replace it can construction with mineral wool with glass fiber structured insert.The material has good performance and antifungal moisture stability.The only drawback - flammability class T3;
• depending on the shape and the surface condition of a heater mounted on the facade of the wire or dowels;
• photo below illustrates diagram of a diffuse film:

Tip: The film must be fixed only on top of the insulation material.

Tip: The quality and type of material of the film depends on the density of packing: for a film with a thickness of 10 microns to leave a gap of 3 / 3.5 - 5 cm

3. Wiring dobornyh structural elements:.

• determine the total height of the plating metal siding.With the level of 5-6 to put labels on the lower and upper surface of the perimeter;
• attach the initial (starting) the bar 4 cm above the general level of the exposed;
• second bar mounted on 6 mm higher.This setting will reduce overlap;
• last (finishing) strap attached close to the cornice;
• accurately and clearly expose the complex docking bar, use the Area;
• next step is mounting straps around the openings.Start laying conducted from the bottom up;
• put a protective layer against rain, snow, fog under a ventilated façade: the corners to hide any universal sealing material.

Installation of metal siding with their hands

1. Prepare the metal siding - remove the surface protective film.

2. Begin laying the panels from the corner of the building.

3. With the help of self-tapping screws, attach them to the crate.Start with the center mount.Sheet aligned with the level in the horizontal or vertical, and then attach the bottom.

4. Self does not twist "tightly".There must be an air layer between the top element and the sheet.This is necessary to create a motion compensation cladding materials when heated or cooled.

5. The first row is fixed for the initial band of the Lower Castle.

6. Setting the finish panel below the openings, first attach it to the window / door elements and mark the place for the casings and the size of the window.

7. Reported figures need to cut it out with a hacksaw or grinder.

8. The finished sheet plant in the bar near the window latches on the bottom row exposed by the opening panel.

9. In the same sequence of stacked panels under the eaves.

Recommendation of experienced craftsmen

1. The success of the high-quality, perfect styling metal siding starts with surface preparation.It should be an ideal building materials after processing.

2. Select the profile in step 300 - 400 mm.This optimum value.

3. Consider the ability of siding material to expand / shrink under the influence of external factors.Leave a gap between the sheets is not less than 5 mm, but not more than 8 mm.Attach the sheet is not the way to leave a gap between the fixture and the surface.

4. Installation of metal siding, always start from the center of the site toward the corners.

5. Stacking crates and the first bands from the bottom upwards.

6. Fixing is done first in the center of the sheet.Checks on the level.Then mounted left and right sheet.After that attaches the bottom and top sheet.

Common mistakes when installing metal siding with their own hands:

1. leaving no gap between the nail head / anchors and the panel surface.In operation, the material will begin, at best, make a clicking noise when expanding or contracting.In the worst case, it will strain the visual design of broken surface will bulge or hollow.If you do not remove the blemish, the sheets begin to "move out."

2. The original panel design a special edge.Rigid fixation of the required element.Fixing the center leads to a shift in the band under the influence of temperature changes.

3. Use the metal siding on the destination.The scope of use of the material by the manufacturer, is finishing industry, building structures are not residential purpose.Finishing garages, sheds, residential buildings.Do not trim interior material, such as living room, bedroom, kitchen.

comparing the cost of works in professional companies:

1. Videos for assembly work with metal siding from $ 60.

2. Installation of siding:

• surface preparation, removal of old finishes from $ 1-1.25 per m2;
• weaning old plaster hand of $ 1.8-2.9 per m2;
• surface cleaning sandblasting installation from 2.4 - 2.6 $ per m2;
• hydro cleaning method from $ 3.2 per m2;
• chemical remover from $ 5.4 per m2;
• masonry repair with partial dismantling and restoration from $ 10 per m2;
• lined steel siding from $ 2.52 per m2;
• insulation surface, depending on the material, from 2.1 to 5.2 $ per m2.

Material cost per m2 in construction companies:

• siding of South Korean metal colors: oak, alder, pine from $ 10;
• siding for exterior trim, without punching a range of: white, cherry, red, graphite from $ 12;
• metal siding is made of galvanized steel with polymer coating wood from 8.5-15,8 $.

Selection of material will be facilitated if you determine in advance with its purpose: to design finishes for restoration and protection of the walls.

Metal siding, photo below shows how you can change the appearance and create an original architectural object:

metal siding installation video tutorial on the proper installation of the initial strip: