The base of the foundation accounts for the main burden on the external adverse effects - ultraviolet, moisture, low temperatures. To prevent the destruction of the foundation of the house and avoid the need for regular repairs, the simplest reception is used - finishing the base of the house siding. What it is and how to mount it correctly, you will learn from this article.

What is the base siding?

Based siding is a panel made of vinyl scratched. As a rule, manufacturers are added to the material components with which the maximum possible strength characteristics are achieved:

• high quality resins;
• modifiers;
• plasticizers;
• titanium.

Important! Thanks to this technology, the production of the base siding panel does not require any additional processing with protective solutions throughout the entire period of operation.

Characteristics of base siding

The size of the baseline siding can vary, but most often the panels of 3 meters long are used to finish the facade of the house.

Due to the characteristics of the component composition, as a result, this finishing material acquires such properties:

• high resistance to the adverse effect of moisture;
• resistance to ultravioleti;
• heat resistance - the range of operating temperatures is from -50c to + 50c;
• plasticity and strength exclude the possibility of destruction with direct mechanical exposure;
• long service life - about 50 years;
• light weight, which is very convenient when installing, transportation and does not create an additional load on the foundation itself.

What is the base siding?

The finish of the house with a base siding is performed most suitable for the style of the material. The current manufacturers supply a huge range of similar products to the market, so finding the perfect finishing material will not be a problem.

Such modifications are especially popular:

• siding base brick;
• baseline Siding Dolomit and other natural stones;
• cutting siding dunca.

Important! So that the front finish looked monolithic, when buying a baseline siding, try to take the entire volume you need from one batch. Please note that the shade in different batches may differ slightly, which is noticeable only when evaluating the result of the finish. These data are indicated on the packaging and in marking. Determine what better siding for your home according to its appearance, you will be able to quickly if you first view the photos of existing models.

Device of siding panels

Before assessing the base siding, you have to deal with the components of the panels. Detailed instructions of any set includes a description of individual parts during installation.

Standard kit of vinyl base siding includes:

1. Starting bands are the elements that are attached to the initial panels located below.
2. J-profiles - used to framing siding around the edges, on vertical design elements. Accordingly, it is used on vertical parts of the structure.
3. N-profiles - they are joined vertical panel seams.
4. Profiles for fitting - apply to framing the final panels.
5. External angles to hermetically combine panels at the external corners of the building.
6. Inside corners - panels for connecting internal corners of the house.

Important! In addition to these major parts, in the sets you will find more lining for window and doorways, chamfer, without which it will not be fully sealed with high protective characteristics.

Installation of base siding with your own hands

Before making baseline siding, read the stages of the upcoming work and consistent instructions for each of them.

The volume of work will have the following:

1. Calculation of the number of siding.
2. Preparing tools.
3. Preparation of base base.
4. Acquaintance with the installation instructions.
5. Directly installing base siding.
6. Assessment of the quality of the result, adjustment of shortcomings.

Calculation of base siding

In order for the houses at home by basement siding, as little time as possible and did not cause an increase in the estimate for construction, before proceeding with the technical work, calculate the desired number of all parts:

1. Calculation of the number of facade panels. Determine the total area under the lining and take the indicator of the window + door openings from the figures received. Divide the result on the area of \u200b\u200bpanels in 1 packaging, designated by the manufacturer (it can be 4.55, 4.52, etc.).
2. Calculation of the number of starting strip. Calculate the perimeter of the building, take away the total door width from this figure. Divide the result resulting on 3 (starting bar length).
3. Calculation of the number of outer angles. The height of the outer corners of the house is divided by 0.45 m (the working surface of the corners).
4. Calculation of the number of J-profile. To understand how many profiles of this configuration are necessary, fold the heights of the internal angles to build and multiply the result by 3, and then divide by 3 (the length of the profile itself). If the J-profile is used for the finishing of the coating, measure the length of all walls, add them and divide into 3.
5. Calculation of the number of fasteners. Count the total number of fasteners on the basis of such panel fixation rules: on 1 angular part - 4 pieces, on 1 starting bar - 10 pieces, on borders - at least 2 pieces, on the facing panel - from 5 pieces.

Important! Each result, add 5-10% of the overspending, taking into account the adhesion and cuts.

Instruments

Prepare such tools for work:

• self-tapping screw;
• construction level and plumb;
• hammer;
• passatia;
• hacksaw;
• circular saw;
• roulette;
• protective devices - gloves, glasses.

Based Siding DIY - Mounting Technology

1. Check the base condition. If you find the deviations of more than 2 mm, cover the local defects or plastered the surface with cement mortar.
2. Form from wooden rails or metal profile crate with a step and 40 cm for horizontal lines and up to 0.91 meters for vertical. At the bottom of the indentation from the soil should be up to 15 cm.
3. Pull the bottom of the soil and trim.
4. Stretch the construction cord or draw the starting profile line. Check the lack of deviations in terms of level.
5. Adhere to these rules when installing the starting profile: 10 cm arrogantly from the corners of the house, nails or self-tapping screws in a step of 30 cm.
6. Start pinching siding from left corner.
7. The angle of the first panel, set the starting profile for 2-3 mm.
8. Adjust it to the left until it stops to the outer corner.
9. Dock with an angle and treat the edges with a sealant.
10. Fasteners fix the panels, driven nails or screwing the screws is strictly perpendicular and only through the substrate. The depth of the introduction into the walls should be at least 11 cm.
11. Each subsequent panel start for the starting profile and promote in the direction of the first panel itself.
12. As soon as you complete the first row, follow the following layers from the panels in the same way.
13. Subscribe window and doorways.
14. Firmly fix the internal angles with special corners or J-profiles.
15. Mount the external corner profiles.
16. Install fitting profiles by last row of panels.
17. Secure their position not only by self-draws, but also sealant.

Important! Faster and more convenient will solve the task how to mount the base siding if you enlist support for 1-2 helpers.

Installation of base siding - video

Conclusion

Now you know all the basic rules for mounting the base siding with their own hands. Stick them, carefully attribute to the smooth location of the panels and then the qualitative result will not make himself wait. You will be confident that the basis of your home is reliably protected from any adverse effect.