Facade panels "Alta Profile": selection and installation

The facade of any dwelling is very vulnerable to various weather phenomena: rain, snow, wind. This not only creates inconvenience for residents of the house, but also spoils the appearance of the building. For the decision of all these problems decorative finishing front panels are used. The most important thing is not to make a mistake in choosing, the material should be durable, environmentally friendly, aesthetic and, if possible, not very expensive.

One of the leading companies in the production of facade siding is currently Alta Profile, and this is justified, since their products meet all international quality standards.

The domestic company Alta Profile was founded in 1999.Over the years, the company has created and launched high-quality products in demand on the Russian siding market for mass production. This was achieved thanks to modern production, equipped with high-performance equipment and advanced resource-and energy-saving technologies. In addition, the company gives each of its customers a warranty period of more than 30 years.

At the moment, the range of exterior panels is truly enormous, but the materials from the “Rocky Stone” - “Altai”, “Tibet”, “Pamir”, etc. collections are most popular.

The scope of PVC panels "Alta Profile" is quite wide. This is the decoration of private houses (facades, basement), commercial buildings and industrial enterprises. The company conducted a full cycle of product testing in the Russian climate and was certified in the bodies of Gosstroy and Gosstandart.

Alta Profile products (in particular, front panels) have a large number of different advantages.

• High performance, fully adapted to the natural and climatic conditions of Russia.The material can be used at temperatures from -50 to + 60 ° C.
• The guaranteed period of use is more than 30 years.
• The material withstands strong temperature changes, direct sunlight in hot summer, characterized by high heat and light resistance.
• The front siding does not stratify, does not crack and does not break.
• The profile is resistant to microbiological corrosion.
• Ecological purity of products.
• Elegant design.
• Price competitiveness. With high quality products have a fairly low cost.

This material has fewer downsides:

• relatively high coefficient of thermal expansion;
• combustibility of products and, as a result, some restrictions in the installation for fire safety purposes.

This table provides a summary of the dimensions and value of the goods.

The company represents a wide range of different collections, differing in texture and color. We present a brief description of the most popular series.

• "A rock". This collection contains panels that imitate the texture of natural stone. Especially bright and original look plates made with a blackout effect. They look so realistic that from a distance it is almost impossible to distinguish them from a natural stone. Ivory, beige and malachite stones are in the greatest demand.
• "Granite". The massive design of the front panels of this series with a slightly treated surface gives the house a special grandeur. Both beige and dark shades of granite look especially good on the facade and on the basement.
• "Scandinavian stone." Panels from this collection will look best on the overall surfaces. This unusual design gives the building some reliability. Rectangular basement panels create the appearance of stones of various structures, dark and light shades look especially interesting.

• "Norman rubble stone." The socle panels presented in this collection imitate natural rough stones with a complex pattern, relief surface and non-uniform colors of the material.The buyer is given a choice of several colors, which allows you to create an interesting design of the house.

• "Bassoon". This series was created specifically for lovers of natural and strict facades. The panels combine the texture of natural crushed stone and the structure of natural brick. The combination of dark and light colors, combination with other finishing materials will help to make any house look like a real medieval castle.

• "Canyon". The panels look like blocks of poorly processed, stratified into small and large fractions of stones. The bright color assortment of these facade panels (Kansas, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, Arizona) recalls the places where these canyons were formed. The collection gives the building an incredible and unique beauty, especially good panels look in combination with metal tile, composite or bitumen roofing.
• "Antique Brick". This collection of basement panels imitates antique brick and reflects the vivid beauty of ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome. Blocks of elongated shape with a rough treated surface and a beautiful, rare texture have pleasant tones with a slightly shaded surface. Perfectly suited for the design of the facade or basement of a building made in any architectural style.
• "Brick Clinker". The siding of this series was created specifically for lovers of traditional finishing materials. The graceful socle panels, the smooth invoice, the saturated bright colors reminding a natural ceramic tile, will make the house refined and unique.
• "Front tile". The most original Alta Profile collection imitates large rectangular stone plates and copies many natural minerals. The combination of shape and rich colors gives the tile a very original, individual look.

It is very difficult to meet negative reviews about Alta Profile panels.Buyers note that this siding is very durable and retains its qualities even after being tested by frost and hot sun, does not fade, has a huge range and a very beautiful design. It is also often compared to ordinary wooden lining and each time not in its favor: front panels are more attractive and do not require regular and timely maintenance.

This step-by-step instruction will help you to install the front panels yourself.

• Surface preparation for work. It is necessary to remove all lamps, lamps, gutters, if any, from the facade, as they will prevent the installation of panels.
• Installing crates. The frame is installed using wooden slats. The rail is placed vertically with a gap of 40-50 cm. If necessary, for example, if the wall is uneven, wooden bars are placed under the slats. Previously, they must be cleaned of knots and treated with a disinfecting solution so that various insects do not start.

• Installation of insulation. If you decide to insulate your home using insulating blocks, be sure to note that the thickness of the material should not exceed the thickness of the rail. Then the insulation is covered with a waterproofing film.Be sure to leave a small narrow ventilated gap between the film and the panels.
• Sealing. All "dangerous" places in the house (near window, door openings, cable tie-in areas, gas and water mains) should be sealed.
• The panels are mounted with a mandatory allowance on the expected compression or tension of about 0.5-1 cm. From the upper edge of the cap of the screw to the surface of the panel, you should also leave a small gap (up to two millimeters).

Panel installation sequence:

• chalk marks are preliminarily performed;
• the first (starting) level is established;
• corner elements (outer and inner corners) are installed at the junction of two walls and fixed with screws;
• installation of trim strips around the perimeter of windows and doors;
• the first row of siding panels is mounted;
• panels can be additionally combined with a connecting strip, but not necessarily;
• in the direction from the front of the house all subsequent rows of panels are mounted;
• under the eaves, a finishing strip is mounted, where the last row of panels is inserted to the characteristic click.

For more information about the installation of facade panels "Alta Profile", see the following video.

For finishing the basement part, burned stone siding was used. It goes well with the golden-sand color of the main facade and brown decorative strips. Very practical and elegant finish option for a country house.

For the decoration of this house used facade panels from the collection "Fagot Mozhaisk". The dark plinth and the same color of the outer corners contrast well with the light facade. Chocolate metal tile harmoniously complements the design.

The house is sheathed with facade panels "Alta Profile" from several collections at once. All variants of color and texture harmoniously overlap with each other. The facade looks holistic, modern and very stylish.

Another example of a house lined with Alta Profile panels imitating clinker brickwork. The texture of the basement siding of the Klinker Brick series extends the choice of combinations and looks more sophisticated than the surface of an ordinary brick.The house is decorated in a contrasting combination: a light facade and a dark basement.