Advantages and disadvantages of the "I facade" system

“I Facade” is a facade panel produced by the Russian company Grand Line, specializing in the production of cladding structures for low-rise and cottage construction in Europe and the Russian Federation. The panels have a texture imitating stone and brick, making it a popular solution in the private sector.

When compared with competing materials for house cladding: vinyl siding, stone (whether natural or not), basement siding, and metal siding and profiled flooring, the “I Facade” panel has a number of undeniable advantages.

• Panels "I facade" can be not just smooth, but textured. So, they will be able to fully replace and imitate brick or masonry.Modern metal siding is also perforated or painted with natural textures, but it is not a complete imitation of natural materials.

• Coloring panels will be durable: it is not washed off and does not fade under the rays of the sun. In the manufacture of panels used professional dyes for a guaranteed result.
• The company provides a lifetime guarantee of the quality of its products for a number of important characteristics. “I Facade” is the only brand of exterior decoration materials that uses such warranty conditions. In order for them to be carried out, the following factors are necessary: ​​the panels were stored and transported in accordance with the recommendations and rules of the manufacturer, were used only for their intended purpose, and the installation was carried out by builders with a license and in compliance with the operating instructions.

• With the designs "I facade" you can not be afraid of the wind. To install using a special lock with the speaker called "Antismerch". A siding attached with such a system to the walls is not afraid of the wind moving at speeds of up to 240 and even 250 m / s.
• Such designs are cheap enough. The price for one square meter of “I am the facade” products, if you look at the average price in stores, is one and a half to two times lower than the price for traditional siding, and taking into account the installation, it will cost two or even three times cheaper than stone facing ( no matter natural or artificial).

The brand focuses on Russian architectural traditions, putting the traditional Russian manor in the standard of the exterior of the house, and offers three types of products, the names of which reflect this concept.

• "Crimean slate". Simulates the relief of raw stone and careless, as if "in haste", laying, which thus does not become untidy from this.
• "Demidov Brick". It creates the impression of carefully and carefully laid stone tiles. The easiest option designs brand.
• "Catherine's Stone". This is the most expensive collection of the brand. Looking at the facade, made with the help of this design, you will see carefully designed bricks, as if made by hand.

The manufacturer puts forward fairly tough, but reasonable conditions for the storage and transportation of its products. The fulfillment of these conditions is required in order for the design to extend the warranty.

Panels and their components need to be stored indoors., well ventilated and with low air humidity. In addition, it is necessary to avoid direct rays of the sun in order to avoid the appearance of individual colored spots on the facade and the effects of heating devices over time so that the material does not deform. Products must be stored exclusively in the packaging of the manufacturer.

Transportation is also carried out exclusively in closed containers and in original packaging, otherwise the decorative part of the structure may be damaged. In addition, they must be well secured in the back of a truck. To throw and bend the panel is also not allowed.

The panels are quite light, so engineers will not have to further revise the drawings of your house to make adjustments for the lining weight. For comparison: the weight of the stone facade will be 20 times greater than the weight of the panels "I facade."If you decide to build a frame house, where every kilogram on the account, it is necessary to choose just an easy option facing. In addition, it allows you to purchase cheaper counterparts without losing quality.

HaveThe installation of the panels does not require much dexterity of the workers. It is fairly easy and fast, for example, compared to the installation of a stone facade, where independent work on the refinement of the external appearance of the house is simply impossible, and the cost of services of professional bricklayers is very high. Thus, it is possible to save not only on materials, but also on installation.

Despite the fact that products under this brand appeared relatively recently, she had already managed to receive the first reviews.

Buyers like the way their home is transformed after installing the panels: the texture, color and size are well chosen. They note that a complete image in the spirit of Russian estates is indeed being created.

People are also attracted to the price: although the “I Facade” panels are more expensive than ordinary panels, they are still much cheaper than facing with stone, which they perfectly imitate.

Installation panels, see the following video