Dolomite siding: advantages and disadvantages

Dolomite siding is a popular finishing material. It gives the facade a neat and attractive look, and also reliably protects the basement from adverse environmental factors.

Siding, manufactured by Dolomit, is a three-dimensional panel with which to produce exterior trim the bottom of the facade. The material manufacturing technology consists in the production of cast elements with their subsequent coloring. Vinyl, titanium and modifying additives are used as raw materials. The panels are available in sizes 300x22 cm with a thickness of 1.6 mm.

Siding perfectly imitates different types of masonry natural stone, very accurately conveying the texture and color of natural minerals. Docking seams can be painted in the color of the panel or remain in unpainted form. A feature of the "Dolomite" is a universal type of fastening between the panels, represented by the "nest-thorn" system. Complete with siding panels, mounting hardware for mounting and accessories are produced, in color and texture completely coinciding with the basic material.

High customer demand for ground floor Dolomit siding is due to a number of indisputable advantages of the material.

• Full environmental safety of the panels is achieved by using components that are harmless to human health as raw materials. The material is non-toxic, which allows the use of siding not only for the facades, but also for interior decoration. Siding is not prone to the appearance of mold and mildew, and is not of interest to rodents and insects.
• Good frost and moisture resistance allow you to use siding in any climate zone, without the risk of cracking or swelling of the panels. The material tolerates extreme temperature drops and is able to withstand both too low and too high temperatures.
• High fire resistance. Facade siding is not prone to ignition and does not support combustion. This significantly increases the fire safety of buildings lined with this type of panels.

• Good resistance to ultraviolet radiation guarantees the preservation of the brightness of color for 10 years, while the total life of the material is fifty years.
• Easy to care. To keep the siding clean it is enough to periodically wash it with any detergent, then rinse it out with a hose.
• Siding panels have a small weight, so that the load on the bearing walls of the building is noticeably reduced.
• High strength of the material due to the presence of stiffeners, which makes it resistant to mechanical stress and abrasion.
• A wide range with a large variety of colors and textures allows you to choose siding for decoration of any facade.
• Comfortable cost and high quality of the material makes it even more bought and in demand.

Dolomit siding is available in several collections that differ in the design of seams, texture, imitation of masonry, color and size.

The most common and purchased are several series.

• "Rocky Reef" Available in two versions. "Suite" is represented by 2-meter panels, perfectly imitating natural slate. A distinctive feature of the collection is the lack of visibility of the joints, which is achieved thanks to the side anchorages and the absence of a connecting strip. The Premium version is characterized by the matte surface of the panels and the predominance of terracotta and chestnut shades, as well as safari and granite colors.

• "Kuban sandstone". The series is made in the form of crushed stone, which is very similar to sandstone. The joining of the plates is carried out with the help of the thorn-groove construction.The panels have high strength to environmental influences, do not crack and do not peel.
• "Dolomite Exclusive" made in the colors of granite and agate using the technology of repeated staining. Thanks to this method, the panels acquire the effect of overflow and color mixing. The material repels dirt well, so it can be used when facing houses that are on the streets with heavy traffic.

• "Dolomite dyed" It has an expressive texture and is characterized by prokraskoy seams. The downside of the series is the need to decorate the side joints with decorative accessories.
• "Slate". Panels perfectly imitate natural slate, are equipped with longitudinal fastenings "groove-thorn" and are an optimum ratio of the price and quality.

Dolomite siding compares favorably with other types of decorative coatings in ease of installation. Facing the base with vinyl panels does not require much labor and experience in carrying out finishing work.

The first stage of facing the base should be the installation of the batten. The surface of the walls is not decisive.The lathing can be made of laths or a metal profile covered with a protective zinc layer. It is not recommended to use wooden blocks: the tree tends to swell and shrink, which may adversely affect the integrity and preservation of the original shape of the coating. A fireproof insulation should be placed between the surface of the wall and the mounted frame.

The next step will be the tension of the Cretaceous cord, which is set on the building level in a strictly horizontal position. After securing the cord between two nails driven into the corners, it is necessary to pull it off and release it, as a result of which a chalk mark will be printed on the wall, which will serve as the main guideline for laying the bottom row of panels. Fastening siding is carried out on vertically fixed guides. Slats should be moved in a horizontal plane, combining spikes with grooves. The top panel is fixed with a finishing bar, which provides a higher fixing strength. In the process of installation, it is necessary to combine the relief, which will be much easier if the panels are pre-expanded on the floor in accordance with the pattern being formed.

The socle siding "Dolomit" is in high consumer demand and has many positive reviews. The ease and durability of the panels, as well as the possibility of acquiring them for little money, are noted. Buyers pay attention to the wide color gamut of the material, as well as to the good compatibility and compatibility of siding with other types of decorative facades. The advantages include high resistance of the material to mechanical stress and the ability to repel dirt.

Of the minuses there is a large number of burrs on the back side of the panels, and a mismatch of colors on the slats from one package. Attention is drawn to the absence of batting spikes on the grooves of the panels, which is why water gets into it unhindered.

The socle siding "Dolomit" combines high quality, optimal price and excellent decorative properties. Due to the combination of these characteristics with the help of panels, you can elevate any facade, giving it a stylish and neat look.

In the next video you will find instructions for installing siding "Rocky Reef".