Glory to progress. Now we have the opportunity to decorate our house with wooden siding. Rather, metal siding with a wood look. What is the difference? The most important advantage of such a material as wood-like metal siding is that there is no need for preventive work such as painting, sanding, impregnation, protection against insects, moisture, mold. In addition, metal is much more durable and stronger than wood, and situations characteristic of wood will not arise - the siding will not dry out under the scorching sun and will not swell from excessive dampness. The entire maintenance of the metal facade is extremely simple - washing with a sponge and soap or simply removing dust and dirt with a soft brush. Of course, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that L-beam siding is just an imitation of a wooden covering, but nevertheless, a building with this siding looks great. Any frame house can be turned into a kind of elite, made from a log house, andit will be much cheaper. The practical advantages of this material will also be discussed further.
Facade decoration: buildings and materials used for this, their advantages and disadvantages
Now there are two most popular materials used for exterior decoration of buildings - plastic and metal. But the variation with a wooden coating is also good and takes place, which is why imitators were created - a block house and a bar. Below is a photo showing metal siding for a block house, which is no less attractive in terms of price and appearance.
Building a house from natural wood is extremely complex, requiring a lot of knowledge and practical experience, while wall cladding, which uses the same "L-beam" metal siding, is easy, and, in fact, such a thing can be done by any owner who has hard-working hands and free time to do these jobs.
Why does the name of this siding contain the symbol L
The name "L-beam" siding was given to the material because of its physical characteristics. Siding itself is single-fractured and double-fractured. The second option is used specifically for the "L-beam", and its name came from the shape of the bend of the fracture.
"L-beam" - metal wood siding, properties
The thickness of the metal sheet used in the manufacture is negligible - from0.4 to 0.7 mm, which makes it light in weight and simplifies the installation process. But there is also a negative side to this - with a point impact, the profile will be deformed and will not return to its previous form.
Coating the metal with a protective layer of zinc, as well as a polymer, as a result, a coating is obtained that is ready to serve for a period of fifteen to fifty years without losing its properties, with some adjustments for human carelessness once or twice for service.
The protective layer and the service life of the material are a direct relationship of factors
The durability of the service that "L-beam" siding will bear is primarily affected by the outer protective layer of polymer. Polyester film, on the quality and thickness of which they decided to save, thereby selling the sheathing cheaper, will be able to remain in good condition for up to fifteen years. The minimum acceptable film thickness in this case is 25 µm. Further on the rise - the higher the quality of the film, the more expensive the sheathing and the longer the service life. So, 35 micron polyester, which gives the siding a matte look, will provide you with a carefree existence in terms of the need to ensure a beautiful appearance for about 20 years. Pural with a thickness of fifty microns is characterized by the preservation of properties for up to thirty years, but plazistol (also a polyester derivative, so to speak) can withstand sun, frost and wind for more than forty years.
Another great advantage that metal siding has"L-beam" (tree) or the same "beam-house" - it can be of any length. Compared to plastic siding, which has a fixed length not exceeding four meters, the manufacturer can cut metal panels to any length at the request of the buyer from half a meter to six. Thus, you will be able to measure the length required specifically in your case, and decorate the facade with high-quality durable material almost without waste.
The cost of metal siding: what does it depend on?
Prices for "L-beam" siding directly depend on the thickness of the coating with polyester material, and, of course, on the manufacturer. It is clear that branded options will cost more. The cheapest are 290-320 rubles per square meter (gloss 0.5 microns thick) and up to 490 rubles and more per square meter (plazistol coating).
What are the main points in the process of mounting siding
Installation of "L-beam" siding consists of three main steps. First of all, it is necessary to install a frame, to which the siding itself will be attached in the future. It must be even so that the final surface is smooth and without kinks. To do this, the level of the frame-battens is adjusted using brackets that set the distance between the wall of the building and the crate. The second point is the installation of the starting profile, as well as the details that will frame the door and window openings, the corners of the building.
And the final stage is the actual fastening of the siding panels to the frame. At the same time, it is worth remembering an important detail: the slots for fastening the panels are made oval for a reason. The goal, first of all, is that when heated in the sun, the material has the opportunity to expand, move out a little, therefore it is not worth fixing tightly. Otherwise, bulges may appear, which can deform the fasteners themselves, from which the coating will not be very ideal. For the same reason, during installation, gaps of 2-3 millimeters are left on each side.
You can additionally insulate your building by covering the insulation with the same "L-beam"
Installation of metal siding "L-beam" may be accompanied by laying insulation. It is most convenient to use mineral wool slabs for this business. To do this, at the first stage of fastening the crate, these same plates are put on the brackets, pressing them tightly against each other at the joints. A layer of waterproofing must be laid on top of the insulation, because mineral wool loses up to 80 percent of its properties at high humidity. Thermal insulation, together with insulation from moisture and water, is attached to the wall using dowels of the "umbrella" shape. Then the frame is fastened, taking into account the need for a gap between the siding and the insulation. The size of this gap should be approximately 5-7 centimeters - it will provide free air circulation in this area and will prevent the accumulation of moisture in the form of condensate.
Reviews about the material from netizens
Unfortunately, no deployedmessages about the "L-beam". Either customers thank for the fast delivery, or for it, only slow, they scold. Regarding the quality characteristics, it is too early to wait for any comments, because sales through websites are still only gaining popularity in our open spaces, and the operational life is up to 50 years, which is why reviews about quality or compliance with standards can be found a little later.
