The dream of many individual investors is to have an impressive façade, which matches its surroundings and at the same time protects the walls against unfavourable conditions, giving the owners the comfort of using the building. How to protect the facade, so that it does not cause any problems and looks flawless for many years?
What is the purpose of siding?
Exterior siding is a long panels used to cover the facade of buildings. Installed on thermally insulated objects it improves the thermal insulation parameters. As a result, contributes to the reduction of heat loss in the rooms, improve the efficiency of heating systems and reduce the total costs associated with the operation of the house.
External wall cladding can also be used in the renovation of old elevations, the reconstruction of which in its original form would be associated with high costs or was uneconomical. Thanks to the use of panels any unevenness is covered, and the lack of plaster work saves time.
The first version of siding, popular in the 1990s, was available in the form of PVC panels. The advantage of vinyl panels was their strength and resistance to weathering. The greatest influence on the parameters of PVC siding had the plasticizing and stabilizing additives added to the mass during the production process. Currently, the construction market also offers wood, wood-based, composite and metal siding.
Why else should external wall cladding be on your radar?
Wall cladding is one of the most frequently recommended solutions for finishing the facade of the building. It is easy to install, widely available, and also does not burden the building and protects the walls from many external factors. Installation of this product does not actually require any wet work. It is enough to lay the panels on the mentioned scaffolding and fix them firmly with wall plugs.
Minimal external wall cladding protection
Facades finished with siding require practically no maintenance – they are insensitive to water and moisture, no mold or moss growth on them. Specially selected shape and construction of the connections of elevation elements and the use of wind insulation protect the deeper layers of walls against moisture penetration and at the same time do not impede their proper ventilation. External cladding does not need to be renewed or painted, but it can be washed with water and detergent, so it is not difficult to restore a fresh look to dirty walls. Siding is resistant to sunlight and admittedly quite easy to damage, but damaged panels can be replaced without dismantling the entire facade.
