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posted by admin, June 9, 2011 ο»ΏHouse siding is meant for protection of walls from external factors such as temperature fall, rainfalls, UV-rays, etc. Today house siding is considered to be the most effective technology protecting building sides. House siding is classified as technology of wall cladding. Boards used for this purpose are usually 0.7-10 mm thick, 2-6 meters long and 10-30 cm wide. Siding is rather new technology which has been used since 1960s. It should be said present-day PVC siding differs very much from the first siding used in 60s. By the way, the USA and Canadian manufacturers are considered to produce siding of the highest quality. As for key features of siding, they are long life (about 50 years), easy installation and maintenance, rather low price of materials. The most common types of house siding are vinyl, cedar, steel and aluminum siding. As for vinyl siding, it is resistant to dirt, non-toxic, flameproof, resistant to insects and fungi. Vinyl siding consists of boards made of PVC in form of bars with perforated edges for nails. Its surface can be smooth or imitate some natural materials. Wood siding is wood fiber compressed under pressure and high temperature. It is treated with protection paint. It is more expensive than vinyl siding, but not so popular, because can absorb water.  Read More posted by admin, May 17, 2011 ο»ΏAluminum siding is designed to protect our homes from bad weather, heat, rain, cold and bad winds. You may say not only aluminum siding is able to protect them and you will be right. The most common types of siding are wood siding, aluminum and vinyl siding. Siding can protect walls and make any home attractive. Some people think they are not able to afford siding. Not exactly. Siding is divided in a few categories. If you cannot buy siding of premium class, you may choose mid-class. It does not mean it is worse, but it is cheaper. Of course, it differs from premium class. For example, western red cedar is considered to be classified as a premium class siding. It costs much. In turn, aluminum siding is cheaper and no less durable. Though, of course, we cannot say it is 100% biodegradable. In case of this siding, cheap is not synonymous to bad. In some cases even the most expensive and luxurious siding can look ugly if it was installed improperly. Installation is by no means unimportant. Cracks between pieces of siding let water and snow damage the wall. As a result the walls become wet and are in a state of decay. If you do not want let your money go down the wind, hire a skilled professional.  Read More posted by admin, April 21, 2011 Cedar siding is for those homeowners who prefer natural materials and want their houses to look natural. Cedar siding is also for those ones who are looking for durable and long-lasting siding. Its useful life can last up to 100 years. Due to its unique flavor and durability cedar siding is often used in saunas. Moreover compounds contained in cedar and emitting this aroma are poisonous for insects eating wood. At the same time, volatile oils contained in it are useful for our health. Each type of siding has its own advantages, eco friendliness is among numerous advantages of cedar siding. But what about negative sides? First of all it is more difficult to maintain cedar than, for example, vinyl siding. In turn, cedar is of higher quality. It has to be refinished every five years.  Read More posted by admin, April 20, 2011 Vinyl siding appeared at the USA market about twenty years ago. Today it is the most popular type of siding, especially in case of low-rise houses. More than 185 000 000 m? of vinyl siding are bought by the USA and Canadian builders every year. Vinyl siding includes molded strips and materials, profiled borders, angle elements, in-between and connection pieces, framing. This type of siding has the best waterproofing and does not have limitations as for use of warmth-keeping jackets. It also has perfect shock resistance. It is not afraid of frost and does not corrode. It does not break and bulge at freezing temperatures reaching 20 degrees below zero. An average useful life of vinyl siding is about 50 years. Proper cleaning may make its useful life longer. This type of siding looks neat and shiny, but it can loose its gloss and look dirty. In fact it is very easy to maintain it and keep clean. When starting cleaning, it is necessary to turn off electric power supply to avoid damages and unwanted consequences. Do not forget to cover plants in the garden. Otherwise a cleaning agent can harm them. Water must not get on light fixtures. That is why they have to be covered, too. Vinyl siding can be washed with a brush or a cloth. A garden hose can also be used to hasten a process of washing.  Read More |
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