Tecos siding: advantages and features of use

 Tecos siding: advantages and features of use

Tecos siding is a versatile and practical material for exterior facades. It possesses such properties as strength, resistance to various weather influences. Manufacturers offer several types of color solutions, surface textures and an affordable price range.

Tecos siding: advantages and features of use for finishing

Domestic and foreign manufacturers offer for sale a new modern material for refining facades of houses, industrial and public buildings - siding.

Siding has many positive characteristics.which make his choice for construction optimal.

This material appeared in the middle of the XX century, it immediately gained popularity among professionals and ordinary buyers.

The quality of the material, its strength, as well as a wide range of colors allows you to apply siding to any design decisions.

The Russian market is represented by the company Tecos, this is the Belgian concern of the Tecos factory, which is engaged in the production of various building materials. The main focus is the release of vinyl siding.

Tecos factory equipped with advanced technology, innovations in the production of raw materials are applied, there are proven international quality standards. It has established itself only on the positive side, which can be confirmed by thankful feedback from consumers.

General information and technical characteristics

Such siding as exterior siding has become one of the most sought-after due to the quality, availability and variety of products.

Only high-quality materials are selected for production:

  • wood;
  • metal;
  • polyvinyl chloride.

The most popular is vinyl siding. It is lightweight, practical and does not require additional care. Vinyl is inexpensive compared to other materials, so products made from it are available to a large mass of buyers.

Siding panels are standard size. The length of one blade is 3760 mm, width - 230 mm, thickness - 12 mm. Dimensions of sheets meet all international standards.

Sold in sets of 18 panels.

The color palette is currently represented in 25 primary colors.

Natural shades are available:

  • Ivory;
  • Lebanese Oak;
  • Canadian oak;
Ivory
Lebanese Oak
canadian oak
  • cedar;
  • golden sand
cedar
golden sand

And also monophonic shades are available for sale:

  • Arabica-301;
  • beige;
  • sapphire;
arabica-301
beige
sapphire
  • flamingo;
  • coffee with milk;
  • emerald.
flamingo
coffee with milk
emerald

In addition to the palette of shades, there are several collections of textures of the material. Siding can imitate wood or various stone.

The choice of color depends on the preferences of the buyer, from his vision of the future home and price range. Finishing facades with siding not only protects buildings, but also allows you to completely change the appearance of the building.

main feature

Siding from the company Tecos has one of the most important properties, which distinguishes it among domestic and foreign competitors - layering.

The material has an outer and inner layer, each of which has a certain set of characteristics, they, in turn, have no analogues among the building materials of other factories.

The outer layer is of two types - laminated and non-laminated, characterized by the following properties:

  • resistance to weather influences - snow, rain, wind, hail;
  • does not fade in the sun, does not lose brightness and saturation of color and textures;
  • resistance to temperature extremes;
  • frost resistance;
  • moisture resistance.

These technical properties of Tecos vinyl siding have a positive effect on the finished coating. They ensure the reliability and longevity of the decoration and construction as a whole, protect against various adverse effects, serve as a guarantee of safety.

The second layer of siding is a filler, which is characterized by the presence of impact-resistant properties.

It gives the structure rigidity, prevents deformation of the plates and serves as an additional insulation for the facade.

Benefits

The Tecos firm guarantees high quality of the produced material, its environmental friendliness and safety. Vinyl is a non-combustible material, namely: products from it do not burn and do not support fire.

Siding is resistant to corrosion and decay, to the development of mold and fungal diseases. This allows you to use it when finishing basements and use in places with high humidity.

It does not scratch and does not break, does not require special maintenance and careful attention.

It has a long service life, during which it does not lose its properties, color and shape.

Resistance to various types of temperatures, it can be used in any climatic zones. Vinyl siding withstands temperature range from - 50 to + 50.

The main advantages of siding:

  • fire resistance;
  • environmental friendliness;
  • resistance to mechanical stress;
  • comfortable and easy installation;
  • simple fastening panels;
  • resistance to temperature extremes;
  • frost resistance;
  • durability;
  • color preservation;
  • resistance to deformation;
  • resistance to insects;
  • heat insulation.

Features of installation and installation rules

Siding is fairly simple material.It does not have complex structures and does not require special construction skills. You can install the siding panels with your own hands, but you should carefully monitor the correctness and order of installation. It is much more convenient to use the services of professionals in this field.

Vinyl siding panels are lightweight and durable, they are fixed to each other through a special lock that provides a secure fit.

The plates are fastened to the base by means of nails; special recesses allow the coating to be installed as tightly as possible to the surface of the facade.

Panel installation rules

It is necessary to begin installation work by counting the amount of material that will be spent during installation. This is not only the number of siding panels, but also the number of additional fasteners, nails, corner pieces and panels for windows and doors.

Having decided on the number, you need to purchase materials. It is important to monitor the quality of the material, check it for defects and defects, and that the additional elements match the color scheme.

Siding panels before installation must be kept in the open air for several hours to acclimatize.

This time can be used to prepare the walls. It is necessary to carefully inspect the entire surface of the facade, remove any mounted elements - lights, lamps, hooks, shelves.

Defects - chips and cracks, treat with a putty or plaster solution. Insulate if necessary.

There are certain stages of installation:

  • The first thing that is required is to install the framework for the batten of the future structure. This is the basis for fixing the panels, and the entire facade covering depends on its quality and reliability.
  • On the crate mounted start plate.
  • Then you need to do the installation of corner elements. This work must be done before installing the main sheets of vinyl siding.
  • The next step is to work on the edging of the door and window openings.
  • Now the connecting and finishing strips are installed on the frame.
  • After completing these preparations, you can begin the main stage - the installation of siding panels.
  • At the end of the work, special panels for eaves overhangs are installed - spotlights.

Siding panels are installed from the middle of the base to the sides. It is not allowed to mount sheets from the edge, a bulge may form.And also you can not install siding on uneven surfaces, arching them. This will lead to the destruction of the material. Connecting fasteners, nails are best to use stainless steel.

Tecos company siding is a great option for enhancing the appearance of buildings. It has excellent positive characteristics that allow you to apply the material for various purposes without loss of quality.

It is practical, versatile, has many options for colors and textures, is available to the general public. Features that prefer this material - longevity, strength, resistance to water, cold, fire, mechanical stress. Having established a siding, you not only improve an esthetic look of the building, but also protect the house from various weather influences.

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