Vox siding: specifications, colors and sizes

Today's market offers a variety of materials used in the finishing of facades. Siding has received special recognition among them. It is versatile, practical and has an aesthetic appearance. One of the most famous is siding produced by the Polish company Vox. Good reviews of its use and operation emphasize the quality of the materials of this brand.

What is a Vox siding

At this time, products are manufactured not only in Poland, but also in other countries: Romania, Belarus and Russia. This allows you to adjust the quality characteristics of the material under certain climatic conditions.

VOX siding is widely known in the market. It is characterized by reasonable price, quality and practicality.Used for processing facades of buildings on surfaces of different types.

Vox siding is made on the basis of polyvinyl chloride. These are monolithic panels with a thickness of 1-1.5 mm. They are very durable, well tolerated by atmospheric phenomena and mechanical effects.

The products are non-toxic and environmentally friendly, which allows you to safely use it at work.

The range of the manufacturer is quite wide. It offers classic vinyl, plinth panels, and foam siding. Siding panels for walls are 25 cm wide and 385 cm long.

Vinyl panels are available in two color collections. The UNICOLOR collection is made in such shades and colors as white, beige, yellow, sand, cream, amber and light green. The NATURE collection is an imitation of a tree. At its creation the technology of thermal printing is used. Made in shades such as natural and gray oak and pine.

Socle siding differs from vinyl, first of all, in its size. With a width of 46.5 cm, they have a length of 111 cm. In appearance they resemble brick or masonry. Panel fastened with special screws.Made in such colors as white, red and brown, burnt, sand and dark sand, as well as burnt mahogany.

Foamed siding is a product that differs in some characteristics and properties. Available in olive, beige, cream and white, has a pattern of wood structure. It is characterized by good heat saving, anti-corrosion and antifungal effect, resistance to different weather conditions and temperature differences. Siding tolerates mechanical loads, provides insulation, is absolutely environmentally friendly. When laying it, the unique mounting system Fastech Lock is used, which allows to avoid the appearance of gaps between the elements.

Pros and cons of Vox siding

The undoubted advantage of Vox products is its complete environmental safety. In addition, the materials are able to provide ventilation, are resistant to adverse weather conditions, have anti-corrosion and antifungal effects, and are well tolerated by moisture. The color range of siding panels of this manufacturer also provides a wide choice, as a result of which there is no need for further painting.

There are no problems with installing siding, installation is quick and easy. Materials are strong and durable, characterized by a long service life.

Users hardly notice any drawbacks when using Vox siding panels, however, in order to extend the life of the material, it is necessary to observe the correct installation technology and also to eliminate too much mechanical impact on the material.

Specifications

Vox siding is presented in the form of monolithic panels. They have a thickness of from 1 to 1.5 mm and consist of three layers, each of which has its own function.

The first layer is elastic, it protects the material from significant temperature fluctuations. The second helps to endure a mechanical impact. The third one protects against UV rays. So that the color of the panels does not change during operation, and they are not deformed, titanium dioxide is present in the material.

The panels are rather light - there is no excessive load on the facade of the building. The edges of the siding have a special design that helps to avoid deformation and detachment due to strong wind.The panels of this manufacturer can be mounted on almost any surface. They are well combined with wood, brick and stone.

Vox siding tolerates moisture, it is fire resistant, tolerant to the action of aggressive chemical compounds. Panels are much stronger than wooden ones and are easier to install due to special mounting holes.

Equipment

Elements of siding panels are characterized by their durability and reliability. The panels themselves can be single or double.

The package includes:

  • starting profile;
  • hinged, priokonny and finishing levels;
  • connecting strip;
  • corners, ebb, soffit and trim.

High quality of all elements allows to extend the service life of the whole structure for many years.

Vox siding installation

Installation work on siding panels of this manufacturer is not too complicated. The first step is to prepare the surface and how to clean it. No protruding parts should remain on the walls; everything should be removed: from window sills to the antenna. The former lining - if it is not planned to remove it - should be securely fastened and not interfere with the installation of the panels.

First you need to make a crate. It is she who will further affect how solid and stable the structure will be. In this case, the surface of the walls must be as level as possible.

The frame for siding can be made of metal or wooden beams. Cells must comply with the size of insulation boards.

Lathing is performed around the perimeter of the building. If the walls are wooden, it is also advisable to apply the slats to the frame made of wood. In this case, you need to monitor the moisture content of the material, its maximum rate - 18 percent. In addition, the tree should be treated with antiseptic, which will help avoid the appearance of mold and mildew.

In the case of brick and stone, the choice of material for the frame is greatly expanded. Can be used metal, wood, strips of polyvinyl chloride.

When installing with siding panels, you need to fulfill some important conditions:

  • screws are not too tight - there should be a millimeter gap between it and the panel;
  • when working with vinyl siding, it should be borne in mind that when the temperature changes, it can expand or contract;
  • To eliminate deformations, there should be gaps of 5-7 millimeters between the siding and its elements.

Summing up

    In general, Vox siding panels are of high quality, affordable price, long service life. It will not cause problems during installation, easy to install due to the ease of the elements. It tolerates temperature differences from -50 to +50 degrees, does not give cracks and detachments. It is an excellent solution for giving the facade a fresh and presentable appearance.

    How to mount a VOX siding, see the following video.

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