The time comes when you realize: “This needs to change. You can't live like this anymore. I’m ashamed in front of my neighbors.” Say all this while standing in front of your house, where you spent your childhood, adolescence, and youth. Everything seems to be fine, but not everything. There was a crack there, a brick was knocked out, there the color changed. It's cold inside in winter. It's time to take care of the house. Make it beautiful, modern, warm. Insulation and siding with your own will solve these problems manually. Installing siding with insulation yourself will save coins during and after repairs.
Siding – modern finishing material, allowing you to hide all the shortcomings that appeared over time or during the construction process.
He will ennoble an old house, will give a finished look to the new house. Before covering your house with siding, think about insulation. Thermal insulation of real estate with siding or under siding is becoming increasingly popular.
One of its main advantages is the ability to place a heat insulator underneath it. In this case, insulated siding becomes a shield that reliably protects the insulating material and walls from harmful effects environment.
It is impossible to imagine comfortable year-round living in a house made of concrete, brick and wood, without insulation on the external walls. Insulation under siding is carried out even in frame house. Despite the fact that during its construction, enclosing structures with internal insulation. But this is not enough and the walls need to be insulated from the outside.
If you don’t know how to properly cover a house with siding and insulation, read and insulate it.
The instructions are simple: spend once, save many times more.
Before the main work
It’s not for nothing that they say: “As you harness it, so will you go.” High-quality preparation is the key to the overall success of the work carried out. Insulating a house under siding begins with eliminating major defects in the external walls. Protruding mortar residues, old cladding, plaster looseness, peeling are removed paint and varnish materials, drainpipes, window shutters, in general, anything that can interfere with the installation of the frame and trim. Minor defects do not require elimination. They will be covered by cladding. Before insulating the walls of the house under the siding, seal the cracks in building structures. To do this, use either mortars, or polyurethane foam.
Setting up the frame
When carrying out work, the technology of covering the house with siding and insulation must be observed. A rough sheathing under the siding is attached to the wall, which will provide ventilation to the space under the cladding. A vapor barrier film is fixed on top of it. Subsequently, a frame is installed to lay the insulation.
The largest amount of work remains to be done on the construction of the frame and sheathing. A little instruction is needed here.
These structures are assembled from either wooden or metal elements. At the same time, structures made of wood are cheaper, while those made of metal have a longer service life. The thickness of the frame beams is determined in accordance with the calculated thickness of the insulator plus a margin for ventilation (about 20 mm). The distance between the frame guides is equal to the width of the slab when laying polystyrene insulation. When laying fiber boards, this distance is reduced by 1-2 cm.
Wooden elements are treated with fire retardants and antiseptics. The surface underneath is covered with mastic, which provides waterproofing, or with a waterproofing film.
To prevent the first laid slabs from sliding down, a starting strip is secured to the frame.
The frame of the 2nd layer of insulation should not coincide with the frame of the 1st. Every new level frame must be perpendicular to the previous one. In order not to make a mistake with the installation order, start the calculation from the lamellas.
For example:
— siding — horizontal;
- the sheathing under it is vertical;
— 2nd level of insulation – horizontal;
— 1st level – vertical;
- rough (ventilation) sheathing - horizontal.
If the lamellas are vertical, then the calculation is done exactly the opposite.
The application of polyurethane foam insulation does not require the construction of a frame for it. It is applied directly to the wall on which the siding sheathing is installed.
Laying insulation
Covering the house with siding and insulation continues with the installation of thermal insulation. Before insulating a house with siding, you need to decide on the heat insulators to be used. They vary greatly in appearance, operational characteristics, installation technologies and operating conditions. However, it is possible to formulate the basic requirements for them.
They have to:
- have a low thermal conductivity coefficient;
- have a wide temperature Range applications;
- do not absorb water;
- show low ability to ignite and support combustion;
- comply with environmental standards;
- exhibit low chemical and biological activity.
When finishing a wall with insulated siding, the following is mainly used:
- fiber board insulation;
- slabs of foamed polystyrene foam (foam);
- sheets of extruded polystyrene foam.
The slabs are laid from bottom to top.
At the same time they produce additional fastening hard materials or adhesives, or dowels with an umbrella head. The slabs must fit tightly to the frame. There should be no gaps between adjacent slabs. The second layer of heat insulation should overlap the joints of the first. Between the outer surface of the 2nd layer of insulation and the edge of the frame beam there should be ventilation gap not less than 2 cm.
Protecting yourself from moisture
Increased thermal insulation is guaranteed while maintaining its natural humidity without oversaturating the insulation with moisture. To do this you need to install waterproofing film, providing comfortable operating conditions for thermal insulation, which will subsequently lead to an increase in its service life.
When using fibrous materials, it is necessary to provide wind protection for the insulation.
Installing the base under the slats
Insulating walls under siding is impossible without installing lathing on top of the insulation. The location of the supports for the cladding should be perpendicular to the finishing panels. We install under vertical siding horizontal frame, and vice versa. The distance between the supports is equal to the distance between the fastening points on the cladding. Additional frame elements are installed at windows, doors, and at the corners of the building.
The finishing of the façade will be of high quality while ensuring strict verticality and horizontality of the structural parts.
Finishing
After the insulation work is completed, siding is installed. In nature, there is no special siding for brick, wood, or concrete. Any surface can be covered with vinyl or plastic slats. Most often used for facades metal siding. Using these materials and technologies, installation is carried out basement siding. At this point we can say that the finishing of the façade with siding is complete.
Features of stone insulation
Knowing in general how to insulate a house under siding, a different technology for installing insulators on walls made of stone materials, such as brick, is needed.
Insulating brick house Direct contact must be avoided from the outside mineral slabs with wall material. Otherwise, the heat insulator will become saturated with moisture entering with steam or condensate. This will lead to sticking of the material and loss of heat-holding capacity. Therefore, the installation of rough sheathing and installation of vapor barrier is mandatory.
Before you insulate a brick house, you need to take a responsible approach to choosing insulation. Here preference should be given to polyurethane foam or polystyrene foam heat insulators. They will provide reliable thermal insulation when finishing with siding brick house. Many builders rely on penoplex as the only material that meets the requirements. In fact, there are a great variety of similar materials with similar characteristics. Therefore, the choice of insulation for siding for the walls of a brick house is huge.
Letting the tree “breathe”
Wood has a lower thermal conductivity coefficient compared to stone materials. However, it also needs to be insulated. Wooden houses have an extremely limited service life. Flaws in construction and failure to use sealing materials lead to excessive heat loss. Carrying out insulation work wooden house outside under the siding, killing three birds with one stone. Save money on heating and provide additional protection wooden structures houses, give the building a modern appearance.
It is necessary to carry out thorough preparation wall surface. It consists of treating wooden structures with fire retardants and antiseptics to increase quality characteristics to maintain integrity and increase the degree of fire resistance.
Taking into account such a feature of wood as “breathing”, it is recommended to use fiber insulation under siding for a wooden house. Their combination makes it possible to ensure acceptable operating conditions for both the walls and the heat insulator. To maintain the quality of heat conservation, it is necessary to install hydro- and wind insulation using special membranes. They will protect the slabs from moisture penetration and blowing out of thermal insulation fibers and maintain the insulating effect. To reduce the cost of work, it is possible to use ordinary thick polyethylene film.
In the same way, you can insulate a log house inherited from your ancestors. When carrying out work on insulating walls with siding, it is a good idea to seal the gaps between the logs with flax sealant.
Adding warmth to the frame
During construction frame house All gaps between the frame elements are filled with thermal insulator. But this is not enough. Heat loss can occur through frame base, especially if it is metal. Installing insulation under the siding allows you to eliminate this problem, while simultaneously solving the issue with external finishing frame.
Having finished the work, looking at it from the outside, we can safely say that there is no shame in front of the neighbors, there is something to be proud of. The house is warm and the façade is modern.
Currently, the technology in which walls are insulated under siding and offers owners of private houses a lot of ready-made construction solutions.
Installing siding with insulation is a simple process, and everything can be done related work It’s entirely possible to do it yourself.
Covering the outer frame of a house with siding panels significantly increases its aesthetic appeal. Such facade cladding, made by yourself, in the case of insulation with foam plastic, significantly increases the thermal insulation characteristics of the house.
1 Features of installation work
Before you cover the outside of the house with siding yourself, you should insulate the walls. The process of installing siding followed by insulating the house is divided into a number of stages.
Installation of plastic cladding on outside facade with implies the presence of an insulating layer on the siding, but it won’t hurt to play it safe and insulate the walls of the house with polystyrene foam.
To insulate the outside of a house with your own hands, you can use the entire range of modern insulation materials. They are presented as:
- Insulating plaster;
- Foam plastic;
- Glass wool;
- Mineral wool;
- Synthetic Polyphome.
However, the most suitable option for insulating the facade of a house (as well as the roof) is the method that uses basalt wool having the form of rigid slabs.
While finishing is being carried out, it is important to correctly calculate the dimensions of the logs with which the sheathing is equipped and correlate them with the dimensions of the insulating boards.
The same actions are carried out when insulating the roof and. When insulating a house from the outside under siding, it is important to correctly calculate the height of its panels.
They should not reach the roof; sheathing can be used to add strength to the structure. In some cases, siding panels can be immediately mounted on top of the waterproofing layer, but before this, special joists for the siding must be secured from the outside.
In this case, the lathing can also increase the mechanical strength of the frame. As a result, a special air gap for a waterproofing layer.
Installation of logs will provide additional support for fixation, however, caution should be exercised when processing areas that are located at the joints.
This applies to the beginning of the roof, the corners of the walls and the slopes of the windows. In some cases, when particularly problematic areas will be subject to insulation, the use of the thinnest types of insulation will be relevant.
Polyf can be used as such a material. In such cases, lathing is not needed, but excellent thermal insulation qualities are combined with a minimum permissible thickness of 5 millimeters as.
It may be suitable for roof insulation. Close attention should also be paid to such a point as finishing and processing of slopes in window openings.
In such places, another type of insulation can be used, and lathing is unlikely to be needed here. If the wall insulation with polystyrene foam is carried out in two layers, the siding installation process becomes several times more complicated.
First, logs are formed with the first layer of insulation, then the logs are applied perpendicular to the first layer again. In such cases, the sheathing can be re-attached on top of the first layer. This is done so that the sheathing receives an improvement in its rigidity.
2 Materials and tools
Before you begin work related to the installation of siding with insulation (foam), you need to make sure that you have all the materials and tools necessary for this.
In such a situation, major cladding will be carried out using panels and preliminary insulation outer surface walls In this situation you cannot do without:
- Silicone sealant for sealing defects in walls;
- Tow;
- A set of self-tapping screws;
- Screwdriver or hammer drill;
- Metal or wooden frame for sheathing;
- Plumb and building level;
- Mineral wool with a maximum degree of density;
- Furniture stapler;
- Moisture-proof membrane;
- Primers;
- Acute construction knife;
- Metal brush;
- Wide brush;
- Siding sheets;
- Tape measures and pencils for marking.
Before starting installation, you should correctly calculate required quantity sheet siding elements. First of all, the length and width of the siding panels are determined, which will be insulated on the inside with foam plastic.
By the way, finishing internal surfaces roofs or attics can also be made using foam plastic or its derivative modifications.
2.1 How to properly prepare the walls and install the sheathing?
First of all, you need to carefully prepare the walls from the outside for all manipulations performed on them.
It will be necessary to remove and dismantle everything that will interfere with the siding installation process. Here, all kinds of canopies or window sills can clearly be superfluous.
An hour later, you can begin to seal any detected cracks and other defects. Particularly large defects can be sealed with tow; upon completion, a sealant containing a silicone base is poured on top. Small cracks are simply covered with sealant.
With the correct selection of sealant, not only will defects be eliminated, but a barrier will also be formed that protects the surface from moisture.
The second part of the work is concentrated on the installation of the sheathing, presented in the form of a frame. For this purpose, both wooden and metal elements can be used.
Planks made using metal can be used to facilitate the installation of sheets of drywall and.
If wood is used, its cross-section parameter will have to be 45 millimeters. The ease of use of wood lies in the fact that it is easiest to attach a membrane to its surface.
If a metal frame is used, then the installation of wooden pieces can be done at a distance of half a meter along the entire perimeter.
This is done in order to securely fasten the membrane. Before you begin the process of fixing the sheathing, you need to take care of marking the walls using a pre-prepared pencil and a hand tape measure.
If surface unevenness is found in some areas of the wall, then short slats can be placed there, on top of which the frame will be secured.
2.2 Installation of the second layer
The formation of a second layer of sheathing is necessary so that the walls of the house are not exposed to the harmful effects of dampness and can “breathe” freely.
The second layer of sheathing can be made using wood or metal. The second layer of planks is fastened on top of the first.
The thickness of the backup layer of the sheathing should be equal to 15 centimeters. Thanks to the implementation of this method, the walls of the house will be able to breathe, this will prevent the sudden appearance of harmful mold fungi and excess concentration of moisture in the internal structure of the thickness of the walls of the house.
When arranging the second additional layer, it is important to pay attention to the evenness of the lines and their correct installation. To do this, you should use an ordinary construction plumb and level everywhere.
2.3 We cover the walls with siding
Covering the prepared walls of a house with siding panels is the final stage carrying out all work. Installation begins with attaching side and corner type planks.
After the lines are drawn, the strips will need to be fixed along their guides using self-tapping screws, which will be located along the entire perimeter of the door and window openings.
After this, the installation of the siding panels begins. Everything will happen quickly enough if all the stages of the previous preparatory work were performed correctly and correctly.
The sheets are fastened starting from the bottom corner load-bearing wall oriented to a horizontal row. Using this method, you can secure the siding over time, reaching the top edge of the wall.
During the installation process, it may be necessary to cut some sheets. The most convenient way to do this is with a sharp construction knife. If you hear characteristic clicks when attaching sheets, this will indicate that they are correctly secured.
2.4 Preparing the facade for siding installation (video)
Influence external environment- a factor that, one way or another, should be taken into account when operating buildings of any type. Therefore, protecting the external elements of the building is a completely appropriate measure in this case.
This is especially true for the basement part of the facade, which more susceptible to aggressive loads.
Not only precipitation has a negative impact here, but also moisture, dirt and mold formed from damp soil, snow and rain puddles. One way to protect the foundation of a building– cover it with basement siding. This is exactly what this article will be about.
What is basement siding?
Basement siding - This is one of the types of cladding panels, which is made from polymer materials or thin metal by injection molding.
Typically, manufacturers add components to the composition of these products (various resins, titanium, modifiers, plasticizers), thanks to which they gain additional strength. Such panels can be used for cladding both the lower part of the structure and the entire building.
At the same time, siding does not only protective function , but also decorative, thanks to the ability to imitate various natural and artificial materials.
The width and thickness of the basement siding panels are greater than those of conventional vinyl analogues, which simplifies installation and makes the material more durable.
Types and manufacturers
Today you can find several types of siding on sale, each of which has its own characteristics.
If, for example, the cladding is laid in two rows, then the number of panels in one row multiplied by two. This way the total amount of material is calculated.
The height of the outer corners of the basement siding is identical to the width of the panels, which means the number of corners will be equal to the number of rows of panels, multiplied by the number of corners of the building. That is, when laying siding in two rows and the house has 4 external corners you need 4x2. This turns out to be 8 corners per building.
When calculating the number of starting slats, you need to start from the fact that one strip is usually enough for two panels, which means the number of panels in one row should be divided by two.
Another element that may be needed when covering the base with siding is a J-profile.
It is used for decoration internal corners, and instead of a starting rail - in cases where the house stands on uneven area, And it becomes necessary to cut the panels.
The fact is that on the bottom of the siding there are hooks for attaching to the starting strip, and when cutting the part remains without these elements. Therefore, the cut panel is inserted into a pre-installed J-profile.
Number of such profiles calculated based on the total length of the inclined sections and the length of the profile itself, which is usually 3.66 m.
Calculation of tides is carried out taking into account the fact that these parts must be overlapped. The length of the ebb is 2 m, so for a building with a perimeter of, for example, 50 m, 27 ebbs will be needed, since when connected, the useful length of the ebb is 195 cm.
Installation instructions for teapots
First of all, it is necessary to evaluate the strength of the foundation, and also remove old paint and putty from the surface, smooth out uneven surfaces. If there are loose bricks, they should be secured cement mortar. It is allowed to leave unevenness with a difference of no more than 2 cm.
Further metal or wooden sheathing in increments of 0.4 m for horizontal arrangement of panels and up to 0.91 m for vertical installation. The distance between the ground and the bottom of the sheathing should be about 15 cm.
First of all, a starting strip is installed, which is secured with self-tapping screws in a horizontal position along the entire perimeter of the building, as in the photo. After this you can attach corner parts sheathing.
Installation of panels usually begins from the left corner of the building and is carried out adhering to certain rules.
Panel installation technology:
- the first part is installed on the starting bar and pushed into the groove of the corner element;
- then the level of the panel is checked, after which it is secured to the sheathing using special fasteners;
- install all other panels in the same way;
- Before installing the last row of cladding, the finishing strip is installed.
The process of installing basement siding can hardly be called overly complicated. Such finishing is quite within the capabilities of any diligent and hardworking owner. And having taken on this matter on my own, You can save a lot of money on professional services.
In the following video, watch how to install panels for the plinth:
Siding is a popular finishing material based on polyvinyl chloride. It is used primarily for finishing facades and walls of various buildings, including private houses. It has many advantages, including the ability to fasten panels while simultaneously performing thermal insulation work on the surfaces being finished. In this case, all the necessary activities can be done with your own hands.
The modern market offers a huge selection of panels in a wide variety of colors and textures. Siding can successfully imitate wood, brick and stone surfaces.
The standard thickness of the facing panel is 1 mm. Width and length indicators are not subject to standardization and depend on the preferences of a particular manufacturer. The most common facing panels are about 3-4 m long and about 20-25 cm wide. Large Size chart will allow you to select the panels that will be most convenient to use for cladding your home.
Residential buildings are usually finished using vinyl or any other base siding. When choosing a specific option, all other things being equal, give preference to vinyl panels.
When choosing vinyl siding be sure to pay attention to the appearance of the elements - the coloring of the panels must be strictly uniform.
Expensive siding usually has the same color on both sides. For more budget material inner side most often a little lighter than the outer one.
Make sure all panels are the same thickness. The parameters of their nail holes should also be identical.
Before purchasing a material, check its ductility. To do this, you can bend the thin part of the panel near the nail hole. If the edge breaks, you should refuse to purchase such panels. If the material bends, but remains intact, you can safely use such siding for cladding with insulation.
Benefits of siding
There are many available on the modern market various materials, which can be used for cladding with simultaneous insulation. However, the numerous advantages of siding have allowed it to firmly gain a foothold among the leaders.
Siding is vinyl Wall panels(PVC) for exterior decoration of buildings
Among the main advantages of PVC panels should be noted:
- high resistance to aggressive weather conditions;
- affordable cost of panels;
- rot resistance. Also, siding will not contribute to the formation of an environment favorable for development various kinds harmful organisms;
- attractive appearance. The panels are presented in a huge range color scheme and can imitate a wide variety of materials, so there are no problems with choosing suitable finish you won't have any problems;
- durability;
- ease of installation;
- ease of care.
An undeniable advantage for private developers is the possibility of installation vinyl panels with your own hands. This does not require any special skills - it is enough to know how a hammer works and why self-tapping screws are needed.
At the same time, professional repairmen charge quite significant sums for finishing siding. After reading the simple instructions, you can handle all the upcoming work yourself, saving money.
The procedure for insulating walls
For installation of siding with simultaneous insulation, lathing made of wooden blocks and metal profiles are suitable. Wooden lathing is most often used. Metal ones are used mainly at the request of the owner, mainly for cladding brick houses.
First step. Prepare the house for finishing work. If you are not working with a new building, but with an already built and used house, remove various elements such as trim, window shutters, drainpipes and everything else that will interfere with installation.
Second step. Get rid of any kind of defects and damage on the wall surface. Modern silicone sealants will help you with this.
Third step. Proceed with the installation of horizontal sheathing slats. Select the spacing of the bars so that it is approximately 1-1.5 cm less than the width of the insulation boards.
Bars with a cross-section of 4x5 cm or 5x5 cm are optimally suited for lathing. Secure the bars with dowels or other convenient fasteners. Before installation, soak the wood with a high-quality antiseptic.
Fourth step. Place the insulation boards in the sheathing cells. Mineral wool or more is optimal for thermal insulation modern insulation materials based on it. Lay the slabs as tightly as possible without gaps at the joints.
Fifth step. Lay waterproofing material over the insulation. The best option– special diffusion membrane. Such material will simultaneously protect the insulation from moisture and provide the necessary ventilation of the space.
Attach the film to the bars using construction stapler and staples.
Sixth step. Proceed to secure the vertical sheathing slats. Vertical racks place with mandatory level checking. Eliminate unevenness using special pads.
For vertical sheathing, boards 2.5 cm thick are suitable. You will attach your siding to them. Before installation, the boards also need to be soaked with an antiseptic.
Metal sheathing is usually used for siding on brick houses.
First step. Get rid of all elements that may interfere with installation. The principle of operation is the same as in the case of wooden sheathing.
Second step. Clean the wall surface thoroughly. Continue cleaning the walls until nothing stops falling off the sides.
Third step. Run your palm along the wall. If there is a mark on the skin, prime and plaster the wall. The surface of the walls should be slightly rough. This will ensure the highest quality adhesion of the insulation to the walls.
Fourth step. Attach hangers to the walls for installing galvanized profiles.
Fifth step. Cover the walls with insulation. In this case, it is more convenient to use foam boards. They can be mounted without lathing. To fix the boards, use glue specially designed for this purpose.
Sixth step. Fix the metal sheathing elements to the hangers. Siding panels will be attached to them in the future.
So you need to choose suitable option lathing, lay insulation and only after that proceed with the installation of the cladding.
IN self-finishing There is nothing complicated about house siding. This is simple sequential work. You just need to successfully complete each step according to the instructions.
First step. Proceed to install the starting strip of siding. To do this, find the lowest point of the wall of your house, step back 40 mm up from it and draw at this level horizontal line along all the walls of the building.
Place the starting strip of siding with the edge on this marking line and nail the strip to the wall with machine nails.
A very important point: the nails should not be driven in all the way, but leaving a gap of about 1-2 mm. The material used to make the panels will expand and contract as the temperature changes. If you drive the nails all the way in, the panels will become deformed and the cladding will deteriorate.
If the length of one starting strip is not enough, fill the second one with an indentation of about 0.5 cm from the first.
Second step. Nail special corner finishing elements to the wall joints. Fix with nails, driving them in increments of about 20-30 cm.
Third step. Install special J-rails around doors and windows.
Fourth step. Proceed to the main stage of covering the walls with siding. To do this, take the panel, insert it into the previously fixed starting strip with the bottom edge, and nail the top edge to the sheathing.
The panel should not reach the corner of the house by a few millimeters in order to be able to expand and contract.
Fasten the next rows according to the same pattern: Hook the lower edge of the new row onto the protrusions of the previously laid panels, and nail the upper edge to the sheathing.
The panels can be fastened using a special connecting profile or simply overlapped. If you prefer the second option, fix the panels with an overlap of about 20-30 mm. In this case, the installation of the cladding must be planned in such a way that the joints are placed staggered - they cannot be arranged on top of each other.
You can easily determine the number of nails required to fix one panel, as well as the spacing of fasteners during the installation process. The siding has factory-made holes for nails, use them as a guide. Drive the nail strictly in the middle of the hole so that the panels can move normally during temperature deformations.
Drive the last nail at a distance of no more than 80-100 mm from the edge of the siding panel. If there is no suitable mounting hole at this distance, make one yourself.
Siding is perfect for finishing walls and facades. A rich variety of textures, sizes and colors will allow you to choose the finish, in an ideal way fitting into the landscape. Follow the recommendations received, and you can create a durable and long-lasting product with your own hands. beautiful design own home.
Good luck!
Video - DIY siding with insulation
Installing siding with your own hands, with or without insulation, is simple and can be done by a person who does not have much experience in the construction business. These panels can hide some defects in the surface of the walls and extend the life of the building.
Types of siding and areas of its application
Siding refers to polyvinyl chloride or metal panels used to decorate the facade of a building and capable of imitating a variety of materials with their decorative design: a cut of natural wood, stone.
Main characteristics of siding:
- In some cases, plain siding is used. On the positive side, siding is characterized by a number of its technical properties.
- This is durability and sufficient strength, which helps the material to withstand direct mechanical stress and adverse environmental factors.
- Siding does not rot and fungus does not develop on its surface. Decorative design finishing panels will not lose its attractiveness throughout the entire period of operation.
Modern market building materials offers the following types of siding:
- Polyvinyl chloride - made from PVC material and its decorative design can resemble a drawing of a tree cut, natural stone or brick. PVC panels are used when decorating almost all types of buildings, starting with residential buildings with different service life and ending with commercial and warehouse buildings. It is possible to install siding yourself with insulation.
- Metal - made from steel, aluminum, zinc by cold rolling molding, has an anti-corrosion coating. Metal panels They are characterized by durability and resistance to aggressive environmental factors, and therefore this material belongs to the category of industrial goods and is suitable for finishing the facades of production workshops.
The product has a large specific gravity, in comparison with the polyvinyl chloride analogue, and after deformation it cannot be restored. - Wooden - used only for decorating private buildings. Without fail, the panels are treated with an antiseptic and dried under high blood pressure. The price for this material is quite high.
Note! In addition, siding may differ in the method of installation and fastening. Thus, for finishing residential buildings they are used horizontal panels and base material. Vertical material is intended for non-residential and industrial buildings.
How to properly organize the process of installing siding with insulation
The progress of work depends on whether the building will be insulated in parallel or whether the material will be installed without an additional thermal insulation layer.
In general, the technology for installing siding with insulation is as follows:
- Preparatory work. Cleaning the surface of the walls and determining the skew of the building.
- Calculations. In this case, calculate the amount necessary materials based on the initial parameters of the building.
- Installation of sheathing. It is organized in case of use insulation material(cm. ).
- Laying insulation.
- Installation of siding directly.
If you watch the corresponding video, installation of siding with insulation will be much easier and faster.
About the choice of insulation material
The choice of the latter depends on the taste preferences of the owner of the house, the climatic characteristics of the region where the building is located, and on the desired temperature regime inside the building. In this matter, you should contact the relevant regulatory documents(SNiPs and GOSTs), where the main characteristics are stated thermal insulation materials and formulas are given for calculating the required thickness of the insulating layer.
Do-it-yourself siding installation with insulation is carried out on the basis of materials whose characteristics are given in the table below:
| Material name | Thermal conductivity coefficient, W/ (m*K) | Characteristic |
| Mineral wool | 0,056-0,07 | It is distinguished by its affordable price and ease of installation. Mineral wool is hygroscopic, therefore the presence of a waterproofing layer is mandatory. It is vapor permeable. Service life up to 10 years |
| Styrofoam | 0,047-0,052 | The material is universal, different high density and strength, can be mounted without sheathing (with glue), it does not absorb water, increases the sound insulation characteristics of the walls and is not vapor permeable. Service life up to 30 years. |
| Extruded polystyrene foam | 0,031 | This slab material has a closed-cell structure, which has a positive effect on its service life. When installing insulation, there is no need for lathing on the siding. Positive characteristics:
Negative points: high cost, vapor tightness. |
| Penoizol | 0,035 – 0,047 | This is a foam insulation material that is applied directly to the surface to be treated under pressure. Within a few minutes it gains the necessary strength. Advantages:
Moisture-resistant, vapor-proof. |
| Glass wool | 0,035-0,070 | The fibrous material is moisture resistant, has soundproofing characteristics, is fireproof, does not form condensation on its surface, and is vapor permeable. |
Note. The further installation scheme for siding with insulation depends on the type of thermal insulation material chosen.
Surface preparation before installation work
Regardless of whether siding is installed without insulation or without it, the surface preparation stage is required:
- Cleaning the surface of the walls from possible dirt and protruding objects (nails and decorative elements). The drainage system must be removed.
- Determination of general surface roughness, planes and lines. This indicator should not exceed 12 mm, for example, the lengths of the diagonals of one wall should not differ from each other by more than 12 mm. Locally, this figure should be less than 6 mm. This applies to door and window openings.
- Determination of perpendicularity and horizontality of lines (performed by a level or plumb line). with insulation from professionals provides for a general slope of the building walls from general landing no more than 25 mm. Otherwise, the building is in disrepair and needs major repairs.
Advice. Will not interfere with the conduct construction work and general surface irregularities, the parameters of which are no more than 6 mm (height and depth).
Selecting the type of sheathing
Siding with insulation is being installed, video materials from professional builders indicate the presence of sheathing
The sheathing for siding can be made of metal CD profiles or wooden blocks impregnated with an antiseptic with a minimum percentage of residual moisture. The lathing can be one- or two-level, linear or lattice.
The type of sheathing is selected as follows:
- The overall unevenness of the surfaces does not exceed 3 mm - a single-level, linear sheathing is used.
- The above figure is within the range of 3 mm-6 mm - single-level lathing made of wooden beams or a two-level design based on CD profiles.
- Unevenness up to 12 mm - two-level wooden sheathing with leveling of the outer layer using pads or two-level sheathing based on CD profiles using adjusting strips.
The video in this article will help you understand the types of sheathing for siding.
Note! An incorrectly selected or organized frame for finishing the façade of a building can lead to deformation decorative material. Siding manufacturers recommend covering building walls with horizontal material and gables with vertical material.
Rules for installing lathing and laying insulation
The sheathing pitch depends on the width of the insulation, if we're talking about about roll type material mineral wool or glass wool. In addition, the height of the beam or metal profile should be equal to the thickness of the insulation.
So:
- Thermal insulation material is installed between the sheathing. If polystyrene foam is used, it is placed on glue and additionally secured with dowels with wide heads.
- The distance between the plates should not exceed 1 mm. Secure fastening insulation when installing siding is important, since the integrity of the entire structure and the subsequent heat-saving properties of the building depend on it.
So, the sheathing pitch when using slab material is equal to 0.5 m. If purchased roll material, then the pitch of the sheathing is equal to the width of the insulation.
Direct siding installation
After organizing the sheathing and laying the insulating layer, they begin installing the waterproofing
The waterproofing layer consists of a special membrane that does not allow droplets of moisture to pass into the thermal insulation layer, but does not interfere with air exchange and the second layer of sheathing. The siding is installed using it.
A video with insulation will help you understand the process in more detail. The process of covering the facade of a building with panels consists of several stages.
Siding. Installation, instructions with insulation: step by step:
- Determining the starting position. Siding installation occurs from the bottom up. A nail is nailed at the bottom of the wall, 50 mm above the foundation.
Using a level, determine the position of the second nail on the opposite edge of the wall. A rope is pulled between the nails and a chalk line is drawn along it. The line indicates the position for mounting the starting bar;- Installation of the starting bar. The starting bar is installed along the drawn line with the edge facing up and secured with self-tapping screws. The screws are placed strictly in the middle of the hole in the plank.
The self-tapping screw should not be screwed tightly to the bar. The distance between them should be 1 mm. If the length of the starting strip is not enough for the entire wall, install additional sections in the same way as described above. The distance between adjacent sections should be 6 mm.- Installation of external and internal corners. Work is carried out on existing corners of the building. The angle is set 6 mm below the starting bar.
There is also an indentation from the cornice at the top, sufficient for installing the soffit. Next, the corner is secured in the upper position using a self-tapping screw. Using a level, you need to make sure that the corner hangs level. If so, then the corner element is screwed to the sheathing with self-tapping screws at a distance of 200-400 mm from each other.- Decoration of windows and doorways. The instructions for insulating and installing house siding in this case provide for the use of a J-rail or J-profile.
This element is mounted above and below the window using self-tapping screws. Along the edges that protrude above the window opening, an eyelet is cut out and bent.
J-profiles are installed on the sides of the window and door opening, but they do not make eyelets along their edges, but cut the upper part of the profile up to 2 cm long at an angle of 45 degrees. Using the above sections it is easy to connect the elements.- Installation of the first panel. Having prepared the panel required length, begin its installation. The end part of the first plank will fit into the previously prepared corner elements. The lower edge of the first bar is placed in the lock of the starting bar, and the system snaps into place. The upper edge of the first plank is fixed to the wall with self-tapping screws.
Note. The installation of subsequent rows of material is carried out in the same way as the first plank, but here the underlying element acts as a starting panel.
- Work at the top edge of the building. They are performed after all the spotlights have been installed. An element is cut from the siding panel the desired shape. Its installation is carried out by analogy with the finishing of window and door openings.
The instructions for installing siding without insulation are similar to a similar process with a thermal insulation layer. However, in the first case Finishing work do not provide for the presence of double lathing where the insulating material is located.
