Plank for siding: a necessary structural element. Recommendations for finishing the plinth with siding

Siding panels are installed in accordance with proven installation technology. It should be remembered that the installation of such finishing material involves the use of special profiles or strips, which are drain, finish or final, start or initial, window, as well as connecting and other types of additional elements.

General information

Installation work on the arrangement of the facade of the building with cladding based on siding panels, as a rule, is carried out independently. It is for this reason that it is necessary to clearly understand the purpose of all additional or component elements, as well as the rules for their installation.

Most often, the calculation of components and their selection is carried out in the process of acquiring finishing siding panels. Installation of finishing siding material is impossible without the use of special add-ons, which give the entire finish guaranteed strength, durability and presentable appearance. appearance.

Before choosing and installing such add-ons, you should familiarize yourself with the features of the application, purpose and characteristics of the main components involved in the installation of siding panels of any kind and type.

Characteristics and purpose

Profiled strips for siding panels are represented by the following main types of doborniks.

Starting profile strip

It is necessary to take into account the fact that such an initial siding strip must be installed across the batten frame. Under it should be a rigid type of foundation. On the wooden frame such an element can be represented by a perforated corner or rail, and on a galvanized version of the CD-batten - by a UD-profile. The proprietary version of the subsystem has a base provided by the manufacturers.

Finish profile strip

Installing the latest siding trim panel involves using a finishing strip that clamps the edge of the cut finishing sheet. This version of the profile, like the starting bar, is fixed across the frame of the crate and needs to be tightened. To obtain the required stiffness during installation, the same method is used as for the initial profile.

The fastening of this type of strap is carried out arbitrarily. As in the case of using a finishing profile strip, this fastening allows the element to freely contract and expand with temperature changes. A profile of this type is also available for the installation of plinths, which imitate natural finishing materials.

J-Trim profile additional elements are used at the end of the decoration of the cladding space, and the installation site is the protruding structures on the surface of the walls, as well as in the absence of the transition of siding panels at the level of one plane.

Window profile or window trim for siding

The near-window or sloping version of the bar is usually installed in areas that need to cover narrow recesses. Such areas are most often observed on window and door slopes. The screwing of such a profile is performed in any order.

H profile strip

An H-shaped profile or a connecting type of profile strip for finishing with siding panels is used when joining siding panels along the length. This version of the plank is mounted along the frame of the crate under the siding panels. For this element, additional profiles are installed on the crate frame horizontal type with a step of 40 cm. Fastening is carried out in any order.

Casing and hinged profile strip

Platbands or wide variant J-shaped profiles are used, as a rule, for decorative purposes and are installed when one type of siding panel transitions to another or as a beautiful frame. The fixing of the element is performed arbitrarily.

Siding installation (video)

Dimensions and color

Regardless color solution All manufactured doborniks have similar dimensions:

• the starting finishing option, as a rule, has a length of 366 cm and is used during the installation of the first finishing siding panel;
• the standard length of the finishing profile strip for siding is 366 cm;
• profile strips for the outer and inner corners are, as a rule, 305 cm long;
• the standard length of the J-Trim profile bar is 366 cm;
• the standard length of the slope bar does not exceed 305 cm;
• standard indicators for the length of the connecting profile are 305 cm;
• the standard length of the trim strip does not exceed 366 cm.

Installation rules

Installation work on the installation of all profile components is carried out in accordance with the established technological requirements and is characterized by the following features:

Starting profile strip

Self-assembly of siding panels involves the use of this type of strip, the color of which does not matter. Such a profile element is completely closed cladding panel. Besides, start profile it is required to firmly fasten to the base with nails or self-tapping screws.

Finish profile strip

It is fixed absolutely arbitrarily, and the self-tapping screws used for fastening must be underscrewed by 1 mm. Such a gap should be made so that the material does not deform during temperature changes. Nails must also be hammered with a millimeter gap.

Inner and outer corner profiles

When installing, the dimensions of the corner strips should be taken into account, and the extreme profile element of the frame should be installed with a distance of 10 cm from the corner of the structure. This fastening allows the perforated edge to coincide with the crate. Fixing is also done arbitrarily.

J-Trim profile strip and J-profile chamfer

The wind profile strip for siding is used on narrow sections of the cladding surface. As a rule, such a profile option is necessary for high-quality cladding of a cornice or balcony and roof. The profile strip is intended for installation in the final version of the profile, and its fixation is carried out with a stainless self-tapping screw through the cladding.

In addition, the hinged and draining profile strip of siding panels are necessary when decorating and do not belong to the category of guide profile strips for finishing panels. As a rule, such decorative technique necessary to design the transition from the stone sections of the protruding basement to the facade plane.

With the help of a competent choice of profile panels and correct installation such guide elements, the installation of panels will be as easy as possible, and the installed finish will last a long time and differ high level external aestheticism and style. It should be remembered that it is advisable to use only components recommended for installation, the quality of which is guaranteed by the manufacturer.

Accessories and additional elements of siding (video)

Self-installation of siding implies, first of all, following the instructions that are attached by responsible manufacturers. At the same time, additional elements are used that not only facilitate installation, but also perform decorative functions, giving the cladding completeness.

The photo shows that such accessories differ in shape, size, method of attachment and the functions they perform. Today we will consider the accessories that are used during installation basement siding, from start to finish line.

Additional elements of siding

For different manufacturers, additional elements may be called differently and slightly differ in the shape of the profile, but the functions performed will be identical:

• The initial or starting strip of the siding is used to fix the first panel. The installation features of this plinth accessory will be discussed below.
• Internal and external corners are used to secure the panels to the corners of the building.
• A connecting strip or H-profile is used to connect siding panels.
• The ends of the roof are sheathed with a wind board.
• finish plank is installed under the eaves and completes the installation of panels and additional elements. Also used when installing wind and window accessories.

• Soffit is used in the decoration of cornices.
• For neat trimming of doors and window openings, as well as when finishing the pediment, the J-profile is installed.
• Near window slat used for finishing slopes of both window and door.
• The ebb is designed to protect the lower part of the window opening.
• The drain bar serves to protect windows and the basement of the building from water flows.

Advice! When calculating the number of additional elements, you can use the plan of the house. You should also take into account the fact that some elements are interchangeable.

Features of mounting fittings for facade cladding

As a rule, the installation of the panels themselves does not raise questions, their installation is quite simple. But fixing some plinth siding accessories requires a special approach. We will consider some of these nuances in more detail.

Installing the starting bar

A properly installed starter bar greatly facilitates the subsequent installation of the first panels. Therefore, the installation of this basement element should be approached as responsibly as possible:

• First of all, you need to establish the lower level of the future cladding.
• By adding 40 mm upwards, the first mark is made.
• After that, using building level such marks are made on all profiles of the lathing around the entire perimeter of the building.

After that, you can start mounting starting bar:

1. The upper edge of the starting bar is set according to the marks on the crate.
2. This element of basement siding is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.
3. In this case, the installation of the next starting bar should be carried out with a gap of about 5–6 mm for thermal expansion.

Advice! Fastening should be done in the middle special hole. In this case, the starting bar should not be strongly attracted to the crate profile.

Installation of corner elements

When installing corner elements, it is also necessary to provide a gap:

• At least 5 mm from the top fastener (cornice or wind strip).
• Bottom corner profile should be lowered below the level of the starting bar by 8–10 mm.

If the length of one profile is not enough, overlapping is performed using a makeshift groove. To do this, it is necessary to cut out about 25 mm of the mounting plane from the bottom corner profile and connect it to the top element. In this case, the whip should be no more than 20 mm.

Advice! It should be noted that the installation of the connecting strip is completely identical to the installation of the corner elements.

Installation of the finishing profile

It should be noted right away that the installation of the finishing strip is carried out before the installation of the upper (last) siding panel. In addition, this element can be used to decorate various openings and ends to complete the design. Installation is carried out in this way:

• The plank is nailed to the crate, close to the eaves.
• The last siding panel is cut to the required width.
• After bonding to the bottom panel, the top edge simply slides into the groove of the finish bar.

There are a few things to note here:

1. When installing the top row of siding panels under the gable, a J-profile is used, which is fastened closely, and cut under right angle the panel starts up in it.
2. With a protruding visor, for connection with a soffit top row siding panels, applied inner corner.

If you follow all these instructions, siding the house with siding will not cause difficulties and will turn out complete and neat.

Advice! Do not forget that all joints of basement siding panels with guide strips must have temperature gap not less than 5–6 mm. Also, do not tighten the screws too much when attaching panels or additional elements.

So, without additional elements, the siding installation will not be considered complete. It is important to properly install each accessory, because each has its own important function for the aesthetics of the design or protection from weather conditions. Therefore, when choosing a siding, no less attention should be paid to the quality of additional elements.

The initial plank of the siding defines the plane as a whole. After all, panels begin to be attached to it and improper installation can lead to correct geometry coatings.

In this article we will tell you how to install the initial bar of metal siding and what to look for when doing so. Here it is worth saying right away that the installation of the starting siding bar is a complex of works where everything is important. After all, the bar is attached to the frame and if it is not installed correctly, it will not work to install the bar correctly.

Here, many other additional elements are also important, which help to make the finish of high quality. We will consider all these questions today. In the video in this article, you can see and understand everything most correctly.

What are siding accessories for?

The starting bar for siding must interact with many trim elements. Siding manufacturers produce a certain set of components necessary for installation (see).

They may differ slightly in color, size, profile, have different names, but are necessary for the same needs. This is protection weaknesses facade from moisture, wind and other atmospheric influences, as well as the design of facade nodes.

• Starting bar for metal siding- an element with which it is customary to begin wall cladding. It is installed with the upper edge along a pre-marked line, which is located forty millimeters above the lower border of the finish. The siding panel is further inserted into the starting bar with its lower edge, and upper edge fixed to the crate or wall.

Attention: Due to the fact that the siding completely covers the starting bar, it is not necessary to match it to the color of the panels.

• H-profile or necessary to hide the seams between the panels and connect them when increasing the length.
• Drain or hinged siding strip necessary to protect the basement and windows of the object from water flows. It is installed in the upper part of the opening or at the junction of the base with siding.
• External and internal corner(see ) are the elements necessary for docking panels.
• wind bar necessary for finishing roof eaves.
• Platbands and trim strips used as a finishing material for openings, mounted around the entire perimeter.
• Soffit- an element intended for finishing roofs and facades.
• finish plank- the final element of paneling. They are installed under the eaves before mounting the extreme siding panel, masking it under the trimmed or perforated edge.

Most of these accessories are installed on the facade of the building even before the panels are installed. These are connecting and initial strips, elements for framing openings, corner pieces.

All parts are attached to the frame, it is with him that the finishing process begins. Let's look at the main points of finishing siding, what to do and what not to do.

frame

This is where it all starts and all the elements will be attached to it. So the frame must have the correct geometric shape. Here the geometry of the installation will be important.

So:

• First we will need to draw the correct line along the bottom of the plane. The starting bar for siding will be attached precisely to it. We put a mark on the plane at the desired height. Now it must be moved to the opposite edge. To do this, it is best to use a water level. It is with his help that you can do the job most correctly. We transfer.
• Now we connect the dots. To do this, we use a kapron thread. The line just bounces off.

Attention: The initial plank of the siding will go exactly along this line, so it must be made as accurately as possible.

Installing the starting bar

If you know about the sequence of actions and strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Then the price of the final result will be reduced to the cost of materials.

If you are doing a cladding without a frame, then the work is done as follows.

Installation always begins with the installation of the initial bar and do it as follows:

• We find the lower point of the cladding and set aside forty millimeters upwards from it;
• Using the building level, makes marks on all vertical profiles of the frame. If the siding is attached to the wall, then draw a horizontal line around the perimeter of the entire facade;
• The starting siding bar is applied to the marking line with the upper edge and fixed with nails or self-tapping screws to load-bearing structure. But this is with a wooden surface.
• If the plane is made of brick or concrete, then it will be necessary to make a hole with a puncher and make the connection to the dowel.

Attention: Do not use the dowels from the kits for this. They will not give the desired rigidity. It is necessary to take plastic separately and self-tapping screws to it, but with a size less than the plastic section by a couple of mm.

When doing this work, you must follow some rules:

• Between the ends of the successively installed strips, a gap of five to six millimeters should be left so that during a change in temperature they can easily expand without interfering with each other. Otherwise, you can get the effect of the so-called wave on the lining.
• The same distance must be left between the corner framing elements and the bar itself.

Attention: Self-tapping screws or nails must be driven into the very middle of the oblong hole, and not along the edge. In this case, the fasteners should not be too tight so that the bar is able to move along the wall along the entire length of the mounting holes.

• The distance between the mounting points should be thirty to forty centimeters.

Installation of connecting strips and corner elements

Work related to facade cladding requires compliance with the above recommendations for the installation of all elements. They are all aimed at creating a floating structure, which, when expanded due to temperature, did not deform.

So:

• Corner elements must be installed clearly vertically.
• Their upper edge should not reach the eaves by six millimeters, and the lower edge should be lowered eight millimeters below the edge of the starting strip.
• The H-profile is mounted in the same way.

Installing the finish line

Finishing siding strip, most often, is installed in the upper area of ​​the wall, close to the eaves. But it is also used as an aesthetic design option for door and window openings (see) that protrude from walls.

• The last plank is attached before the top, that is, the last, siding panel is installed. It is fixed in the same way as other additional parts - with self-tapping screws through the holes in the edge.
• After that, the siding must be cut to width, and perforated along the cut edge.
• After the connection to the previous panel has been made, the top piece of the cladding is simply placed under the fold of the last plank.

Caution: Use coated hardware for fastening. They will last much longer.

Now you know how the starting siding bar and other additional elements are attached. You have instructions and the price of materials is not high. If you do everything right, then the end result will please you.

If the owner of a private house decides to update the facade on his own with the help of siding, then he should be aware that, in addition to the panels themselves, additional elements are also needed, such as a siding starter bar, which will greatly simplify installation.

The most important detail is the starting bar for the saidig. If it is installed crookedly, then the whole structure will look awkward. The result is a waste of time and money.

There is not only the first bar, but also other elements that perfectly perform protective functions (from moisture and mechanical damage), as well as decorative ones - they hide the cut edge of the panel. What are these details and why are they needed?

1. The starting bar is needed to secure the first panel evenly and to make it easier to work with subsequent planks.
2. Corner details - closes the external and internal corners of the house.
3. H-profile is also called a connecting bar. Choose: if standard length panels will not be enough for the entire wall, and several will need to be joined.
4. Near-window elements are used for sheathing slopes of windows and doors.
5. Drainage and ebb (hinged strip) - this is the protection of window openings and basement siding from the effects of atmospheric moisture.
6. An additional detail, which is called a soffit, is needed to carefully process the cornice of the house.
7. The wind panel serves as a cladding for the end of the roof.
8. The finishing strip is the final element that will help to firmly fix the last panel of the facing material.

Such additional components are made by all siding manufacturers. The name of some may differ, but the functionality does not change.

Responsible manufacturers include installation instructions with their product, following which you can do everything without problems. But if this was not at hand, now we will analyze with each element in order.

Beginning of installation

This is the most milestone. The whole appearance of the house will depend on how correctly and efficiently the first element will be attached. A skewed bar will not allow you to install all the rest evenly. How to attach the start profile for siding.

1. Find the lower edge of the cladding (this may be the upper edge of the basement siding) and mark 40 mm upwards from it. This will be the boundary for attaching the starting bar.
2. The same markings are made around the entire perimeter of the house.
3. Connect all marks in a line.
4. Using the building level, check whether the line is in the same plane.
5. Now fasten the starting bar with nails or self-tapping screws.

Fasteners are placed strictly in the center of the holes that are on the top of the basement siding profile. Do not screw or nail the panels to the rails tightly. This is necessary so that the material can easily expand when exposed to elevated temperatures and return to the starting position.

Between adjacent initial strips, it is necessary to leave a gap of 5–6 mm also for expansion.

What to do next

All additional siding strips are installed even before the installation of panels. This is because in the process all the edges are inserted into these elements and securely fixed there. What to do with the rest of the elements?

The corner profile is set exactly vertically. According to the instructions, its upper edge should not reach the cornice 5–6 mm, and the lower one, on the contrary, must be lowered by 7–8 mm from the starting bar. If one corner is not enough, they should be overlapped. Wherein top part floats to the bottom. This element is fastened with screws or nails every 20–40 cm.

The docking or H-profile is installed in the same way as the corner one. It helps not only to add the length of the siding panel, but also to fasten the elements different colors. When choosing colored elements, it is better to stop at one manufacturer, since the sizes may differ, albeit slightly, and this will ruin the whole picture.

In order to protect the basement siding and the window opening from the flow of water, a hinged bar is installed. It is customary to mount it under the lower edge of the starting bar.

finish plank

This element must be mounted before mounting begins. last panel. It is best if the finishing strip for siding is attached immediately after the installation of the starter is completed.

The finishing element is attached tightly to the eaves of the house, just like the others, with the help of self-tapping screws or nails, leaving a gap between the fastener and the plank. There is also a gap between the joints.

The last siding panel, if necessary, is cut and installed in the fold of the finishing element, where it is securely fixed.
At the end of the eaves, the houses are sheathed with soffit. If it protrudes a little, then in order for the picture to look complete, they use inner corner. It will help connect the common canvas on the wall and the cornice.

Installation of siding basement panels is a separate issue, but for a more convenient and faster process, additional elements are also used. They help protect joints from negative impact and give a more aesthetic appearance, not only wall panels, but also basement siding.

When performing siding finishing, you will definitely need special components. Some of them perform a decorative and protective role, and some, such as the plinth for the facade, are needed to fix the material or as guides.

In any case, it will not be possible to do without additional elements.

All manufacturers of this facing material, in addition to the siding itself, produce a certain set of components designed for its installation.

They may differ slightly from each other in profile, color, size, and even have different names, but at the same time they are all designed to perform the same tasks:

• Protection of the "weak" places of the facade from moisture and other atmospheric influences;
• Design of facade nodes;
• Fixing panels.

The plinth or starting strip for basement siding is the element with which the wall decoration begins. It is installed along a horizontal line marked 40 mm above the bottom edge of the trim.

Subsequently, the lower edge of the panel is inserted into the starting fastener. The upper edge of the cladding is attached to the crate or wall. Below we will take a closer look at how to install the plinth bar with your own hands.

Note!
The cladding completely hides the starting bar, so it does not have to be matched to the color of the panels.

I must say that this part is used not only for the installation of siding. In particular, plinth strips for tiles and other facing materials are used.

Connecting and decorative accessories

As mentioned above, there are quite a few additional elements that are used for different purposes:

• H-profile (connecting fastener)- for connecting panels to each other when increasing the length or when switching from one color to another.
• Drain or hanging bar- used to protect the basement of the building and windows bends. Mounted at the junction of the plinth with the finish or at the top of the openings.
• External and internal corner- accessories for connecting panels at the intersection of planes.
• J-bevel (wind panel) used in the finishing of roof eaves.
• Trim and near-window panels are applied at finishing of door and window openings.
• – is installed before the installation of the last panel, masking its perforated or trimmed edge.

Note!
The price of the facing material also depends on the configuration and the availability of additional elements.

Hence it follows that necessary set components largely depends on in which area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe building the siding is used. For example, a wind bar is not needed for the kitchen, but trims are useful, while for a completely different set of parts.

From mounting base plate further lining depends, therefore this process special attention needs to be paid.

So, the instructions for mounting the starting bar are as follows:

• First of all, it is necessary to find the lower point of the future lining, after which it is necessary to set aside 40 mm from it upwards.
• Then, using the building level along the perimeter of the facade, a horizontal line. If the siding is attached to the crate, it is necessary to make marks on the vertical profiles.
• Further, the part is applied with the upper edge to the line or marking and fixed with self-tapping screws to the supporting structure or wall through the perforation holes.
• When mounting the “start”, it is necessary to leave a gap of about 5-6 mm between the ends of the fasteners, this will allow them to expand freely with temperature changes. Otherwise, a wave effect can be obtained on the lining. The same distance should be left between fasteners and frame elements.

Note!
Self-tapping screws and nails should not be hammered from the edge, but into the middle of an oblong hole.
In this case, the fasteners should not be very tight so that the part can move along the wall, within the mounting hole.

In the photo - installation of the finishing bar