Pre-painted steel siding is increasingly being used today for exterior wall cladding. The protective layer is based on galvanized and can have different colors. Siding today is one of the most popular finishing materials. Panels can have different textures, shapes and imitate natural materials by type, for example:
- brick;
- bar;
- log;
- stone.
Finishing a home with the help of such products allows you to realize several goals. First, you protect the facade of the building. Second, decorate it. In terms of purpose and appearance, metal siding is identical to other types of siding, but has its own characteristics. For example, the difference is in the production method and composition.
Sizes
Metal siding, which has a variety of colors, consists of manylayers. The core has a thickness of 0.35 to 0.65 mm. Top:
- zinc layer;
- primer coat;
- phosphate layer;
- conversion layer;
- protective coating layer;
- Full Outer Cover.
Panels can have different sizes, but typical parameters are often commensurate with parameters 3000 x 200 mm. As for the most common lengths, they range from 500 to 6,000 mm. The width of the panel can be 550 mm maximum. The minimum value is 120 mm. Profile height varies from 14 to 18 mm.
Profile Views
The most popular types of metal siding profiles are:
- ship board;
- classic;
- "prof";
- corrugated.
In this case, you should consider the width parameter, which can be full and mounting. In the case of the ship plank profile, these parameters are 260 and 235 mm, respectively. As for the classic profile, here the mentioned parameters are 200 and 176 mm, respectively. The profile called "prof" has a total and mounting width of 200 and 176 mm, respectively. The corrugated profile has a width of 200 and 176 mm.
Purpose and application
The colors of metal siding are varied. But when choosing this finishing material, you may also be interested in the application, as well as the purpose. Most often, metal siding is the basis of ventilated facade systems. Thisdecoration can be seen on residential structures and buildings, multi-storey residential buildings and outbuildings.
Public buildings such as coffee houses, shops, trade exhibition pavilions or cafes get off with metal siding. Metal siding is also purchased when they want to ennoble industrial buildings, namely:
- warehouse and logistics complexes;
- cases of factories and plants;
- customs and other terminals.
They cover buildings and structures for special purposes with metal siding. This should include buildings that are subject to increased requirements in terms of corrosion resistance, fire safety and resistance to aggressive environments. It's about:
- car washes;
- gas station;
- STO.
- paint booths.
Colors
Metal siding colors vary, but the most common color charts are RAL and RR. The most popular shades will be mentioned below, they are found in almost all manufacturers, but these are not all the colors that are available in production. Before making a choice, you should look at a real sample, because on the monitor screen the color may not look exactly the same as in real life. The computer does not transfer the coating structure, and in different versions the same color may look different.
When considering the colors of metal siding, you should be aware that this finish in different profiles may have a different finish, andnamely:
- polyester;
- pural;
- matte polyester;
- plastisol.
Among the standard colors should be highlighted:
- ivory;
- light ivory;
- zinc yellow;
- red;
- ruby;
- red wine;
- oxide red;
- red-brown;
- ultramarine;
- signal blue;
- blue water;
- light blue;
- green foliage;
- green moss;
- mint green;
- pale green;
- signal grey;
- grey mouse;
- wet asph alt;
- terracotta;
- chocolate;
- white-grey;
- signal white;
- black;
- light aluminum;
- dark brown;
- red oxide;
- saturated red;
- orange;
- needles;
- light grey;
- blue;
- eggplant.
Colors in simulation
Before choosing the color of metal siding, a photo with variations of such a cladding must be considered. Finishing can be presented in imitation of stone and wood, among which it is worth highlighting:
- antique oak;
- golden oak;
- cherries;
- bleached oak;
- golden oak;
- maple;
- bog oak;
- matte;
- light wood;
- cedar;
- pine;
- bog oak;
- pine;
- brick rustic;
- brick;
- stone;
- sandstone;
- white stone.
Tips for choosing according to outdoor coverage
Top and bottom metal siding has several protective layers: this should include a phosphate layer, primer and zinc. The outer coating can be different, the properties and price of the material depend on it. The most popular today is the finish with several types of coatings, namely:
- polyurethane;
- pural;
- plastisol;
- polyester;
- polyvinylidene fluoride.
If you are interested in the colors of the metal siding under the log, you can see the photo samples in the article. However, in order to make the right choice, you should be more serious about buying. Experts advise using polyurethane-coated siding for the southern regions, as the material has high strength and is resistant to temperatures. Durability for 30 years is ensured by the pural coating: it guarantees the material tolerability of temperatures, resistance to corrosion and resistance to mechanical damage. This superior performance comes from the addition of polyamide to polyurethane.
Metal wood siding, the colors of which are presented in the article, can be coated in the form of plastisol - it provides durability and high resistance to corrosion and mechanical damage.
If you want to save money, you should choose polyester siding. Such material is characterized by a wide range of colors and is able to pleasecolor fastness, which means that the lining can be operated at high temperatures. Such material will be ready to serve for about 20 years.
Eurobeam features
Metal siding Eurobar, the colors of which are divided into only 2 subspecies, can be combined with other types of steel siding. If you prefer the color of natural wood, you should purchase Ecoline eurobeam metal siding, which exactly repeats the texture of natural material. If you want to diversify the appearance of the facade, you should prefer the metal eurobeam "Standard", which can be painted in all colors of the RAL table.
Features of metal siding shipboard
Metal siding "shipboard", the colors of which are varied, has established itself as a reliable and aesthetically pleasing material. Products have a lock-latch and a perforated edge. A docking panel is attached through it, which forms a tight connection. As a result, atmospheric precipitation does not affect the walls. The panels have a special configuration, which allows you to make the facade atypical and attractive. Most often, such siding is used when decorating large houses. In this case, the products are stacked horizontally.
In closing
Color, of course, determines a lot. But before you make a choice in the direction of a siding of one shade or another, you should pay attention to the quality of the material and itscover.
