Siding under the timber

For outdoor finishing of the house, in addition to siding under a log, siding under the timber is also widely used. There is no difference in the technical characteristics between these materials. All the difference lies only in its external form. If the siding under the log has a rounded surface, the siding under the bar looks like a flat panel.

Types of siding

Let's analyze the types of siding by the type of materials they are produced.

Vinyl siding under the beams

Vinyl siding under the bar is a building material that is widely used for exterior finishing of the house. Many specialists, in the procurement and planning of works, put its application in priority. You can not argue with the obvious and do not take into account the positive qualities that vinyl siding possesses under the bar. Listing them, we can distinguish:

Metal siding for timber

Metal siding under the bar also has a lot of positive qualities. A large selection of colors makes it possible to use it as an excellent imitation of natural materials. It, as well as vinyl siding under the bar, does not require additional treatments and special care. Washable by a simple watering procedure with a water jet from the hose. The lifetime of metal siding under the bar is an average of 20 years. It is more subject to the influence of temperature difference.

Acrylic siding under the timber

Acrylic siding under the beam has been actively used in construction since 2013. This new material has a lot of excellent qualities, including: ease of installation, resistance to UV radiation, resistance to thermal deformation, resistance to chemicals (alkalis, fats and detergents), resistance to microbiological corrosion (fungus and mold ).

Wooden siding under the timber

Wooden siding under the bar - a natural and expensive material, which has an excellent and expensive appearance. The use of natural materials is always welcome, but sometimes the choice falls in favor of "substitutes", because the latter are more practical in installation and operation. Wooden siding under the bar requires additional, periodic fire retardant and antifungal treatment. Only with the help of proper care can you save an attractive look of the material.