Переваги вінілового сайдингу перед металевим

It would seem that there is nothing stronger and stronger than steel. At first glance, plastic loses to metal. But in practice, the durability of the cladding depends rather not on the material, but on the quality of the siding panels. Also, the characteristics are influenced by the production technology, the conscientiousness of the manufacturer and the operating conditions. Let's look at two types of siding: metal and vinyl.

What is siding made from?
Manufacturers produce steel, aluminum and galvanized siding. The desired color and additional protective properties are achieved by polymer spraying on the finish layer.
Vinyl siding is made from PVC, thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride. The main component of the material is ethylene and chlorine plus color stabilizers and other "additives" to improve the performance of the panels.
Durability
The service life of metal and vinyl panels is about 50 years. This indicator depends not only on the initial quality of the product, but also on the quality of installation, as well as on climatic conditions.

UV resistance
The basis of metal siding is not stained, only the front surface is colored. Color fastness depends entirely on the properties of the polymer coating. High-quality vinyl siding is stained in mass: the coloring pigment is added to the liquid compound, so the panels retain color better. Light vinyl siding practically does not “fade” during operation.

Chemical resistance and impact resistance
Metal has higher strength characteristics. However, if the front layer is damaged and moisture gets on the metal base, the panel may begin to rust. The same can happen at the joints and cutting of the sheet. Vinyl does not rust and is highly resistant to aggressive environmental factors.

Ease of installation and maintainability
Both types of siding are installed using the same technology; in both cases, fragmentary repairs are possible. It should be borne in mind that for steel panels, which are quite heavy in themselves, it is recommended to install a metal crate, which creates an additional load on the walls and increases general construction costs.

Material prices and total cost of work
Metal siding is more expensive. It is heavier, with larger volumes, transportation costs increase. Installation of metal panels requires experience, you will have to involve specialists and pay for their work. Lightweight vinyl siding can be bought and delivered to the site of work quite inexpensively, it will not be difficult to mount it yourself with installation instructions and minimal building skills.

When choosing a building or facing material, be guided by its purpose, technical characteristics and aesthetic properties. For advice on choosing vinyl siding, you can always contact the representatives of the company "Döcke".