Siding under the ship's board: features and benefits

Siding is used for finishing various buildings on all continents, as it offers reliability and aesthetics. Acrylic and vinyl versions of panels have gained popularity in the Russian market, as well as the metal version of the ship's board.

Features of the Shipboard siding are in the exterior of the material, because it looks like the coating in the form of ship tiles was once popular among Americans because of its protective and decorative characteristics.Her place was taken by siding, and they decided to abandon wood sheathing because she lost the competition in strength and cost.

Now steel panels based on steel panels are on the market, for example, galvanized steel, manufactured according to GOST and having a lock-latch and perforated edge option. With the help of it, a connecting panel is mounted, forming protection against various external influences.

At the expense of “Ship's Board”, a metal building acquires an atypical design, which manifests its attractiveness through various color gamut and material configuration options. Such siding is usually applied using horizontal stacking based on houses that have a large area. Due to the manufacture of products using a special automated rolling machine guaranteed the correct geometry and high performance.

The panel of metal siding, created to imitate the “Shipboard”, can have a maximum length of 6 meters. But experts recommend using the 4-meter version, whose width is 258 mm,because it has optimum performance. The height is usually 13.6 mm. There are two profile waves. Metal siding can withstand temperatures from -60 to +80 degrees.

The material is distinguished by resistance to chemical compounds and excellent protection from any outside influence, thanks to which it has gained popularity in household construction and in the process of building public buildings (cafes, shopping centers, warehouses, hospitals, and even industrial buildings).

This is made possible by the multi-layer metal siding, which includes several layers:

• the base is made of steel;
• protection is formed by galvanizing in the form of a film coating that inhibits the oxidation of the steel surface;
• the passivating layer protects against the appearance of corrosive damage;
• the finishing decorative covering is presented by a film on all area of ​​the panel, providing attractive appearance.

The advantages of siding under the ship's board are in the following features:

• has a pronounced resistance to any mechanical damage;
• It offers a simplified installation process, since with its help it is easy to sheathe any facade of a building with its own efforts without hiring specialists;
• over a long period of operation has optimum performance;
• resistance to various temperatures;
• has an environmentally friendly composition;

• characterized by high resistance to burning;
• does not collapse under the influence of ultraviolet radiation;
• easily copes with abrupt changes in temperature exposure;
• possesses aesthetic appeal due to the variability of the panels offered on the market;
• can be repaired by replacing one of the panels - you have to disassemble the finish to the required panel.

Disadvantages are expressed by the relatively high cost and weight of the panels. The last negative factor can have a noticeable effect on the structure. After serious mechanical stress, small dents or serious damage may appear, but this problem is easily fixed by replacing any panel.

A wide range of colors allows the material to be used for a wide range of finishing works aimed at improving facades. Due to the panels with different colors, any front side of the building can acquire originality and aesthetic perfection. In order to produce bright-colored siding with a special saturation and UV protection, the outer surface is covered with a polyester layer.

There are many options for the manufacture of this material, because it is produced in different parts of the world. Different companies are guided by the features of operation by the end user, therefore they make the necessary adjustments to the composition of the profile. Numerous materials for external coating are used for this, as well as varying the height, length and thickness of the sheet. But the differences are not very noticeable and almost all types are considered high-quality finishing materials for any facing works.

The choice comes down to the selection of aesthetic and technical qualities of the material.

• We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of the material, the type of protective layer and the need to care for it. If you need careful care, then we advise you to refrain from acquiring, because regularly monitor the condition of the house's plating is very difficult because of its large length. Usually, you can easily find a more suitable option at another point of sale.
• In the process of choosing colors we recommend to pay attention to the soft and calm tones. Too bright shades quickly become covered with dust and dirt. It looks sloppy and spoils the attractiveness of the building. If you have time for regular cleaning, you can ignore this factor.

• Of course, cost is also very important, but we do not recommend focusing on the cheapest material, since it may turn out to be of poor quality.

• It is very important to check the conformity of all the elements in order to ensure a uniform connection, since otherwise the installation process will become much more complicated.

To begin with, a crate is created, since siding sheets are attached to it, which form the facade finish.If the wall is being insulated, then these materials are mounted together with the crate.

The crate is created from wooden slats, bars or metal rails. Installation of siding under the ship board includes several stages.

• Inspection of the state of the walls and, if necessary, the elimination of detected defects - cracks, dents and other damage. After laying the insulation to this stage is virtually impossible to return, so we recommend responsibly to create a high-quality surface for laying the facing material.
• If two layers of lathing will be used, then the first layer must be installed in a horizontal way in the direction of the panels. The spacing of the slats should correspond to the width of the slabs for insulation, which are tightly mounted at all intervals. After adding the slats go to create a waterproofing based on a waterproofing membrane. It is capable of releasing steam, but retains any moisture.

• The second layer of the contra-grill is located vertically and perpendicular to the direction of the main panels. The installation step of the slats of this layer is about 30-40 cm.On the corner, window or door parts, special strips are installed for fixing the corner profile or platband. In the area of ​​the slopes of the window openings it is necessary to provide reinforcement for the batten planks.
• The thickness of the counterbribe must be at least 40 mm, since this is the size of the standard gap to create high-quality ventilation.

For the installation of siding provides a certain order.

• Set the starting level. It includes a lock for fastening the bottom of the first row of panels. The bar is mounted horizontally, a level is used for tracking. Height is determined using the dimensions of the base or in other ways.
• Corner profiles and window frames are installed.
• You can install the panels. The first one should be fixed with the help of the lock of the starting element on the basis of the lower part, on top of it it is fixed with self-tapping screws. The second panel is installed with an indent of 6 mm, which is necessary to compensate for expansion due to changes in ambient temperature.

The temperature gap must be considered for all types of joints of panels of this material,since there is a high probability of bulging out of some parts due to the large expansion.

• The other row is attached in the same way down to the top.
• The final row is mounted together with the finishing bar, as it closes it and guarantees protection against the ingress of rainwater under the installed skin.

Usually no care is required. But sometimes it is necessary to clean the siding with water, using the pressure from under the hose. You can optionally wipe with a brush. For convenience, a brush with a long handle is used because it allows cleaning at a high height without using a chair, stepladder or ladder. This is justified if there is too much dirt on the coating, a layer of dust or sand. This often happens in the case of proximity to highways or after natural phenomena.

At this process of care can be completed, because the application of additional paint materials or chemical compounds is not necessary.Factory protection is able to perform its function during the entire period of operation. Due to this, the safety of siding is guaranteed and there is no need to update the protective qualities.

Metal siding "shipboard" has become a pioneer among the finishing materials for the front of buildings in the domestic market. Due to the combination of all the characteristics of this finishing material is considered very convenient for use in any territory of Russia. Its popularity over the years of use is growing noticeably. The house, trimmed with it, gets a neat and high-quality appearance, used as decoration and protection for a long time.

You can learn about some of the features that will simplify the installation of siding with your own hands from the video below.