For a housing project, it is recommended to conduct thorough inspections of the structures and materials at least every two years. This helps to maximize the lifespan of the house in every aspect and in all types of contexts, especially in areas with extremely challenging and extreme climates.

One of the layers that requires careful attention in a house is the exterior. The main complexities for homeowners and project maintenance come from the outside: humidity, excessive heat, solar radiation, and even insects that can disrupt a house’s stability. Today, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Siding, a popular modern cladding among professional architects, which helps in the care and maintenance of any house, making it more durable and protected from the exterior.

The Use of Siding and Its Types

Siding is a special type of cladding for the house, serving both interior and exterior purposes. However, because most of the damage to a house comes from the outside, it is very popular among professionals to give a modern finish to an architectural project. This can be achieved with smooth surfaces or using materials with a wood-textured finish.

Siding is sold in profiles of 20cm in height and 380cm in length and is available in two materials: fiber cement siding, which is thin and resistant but requires extra treatment to combat moisture and solar radiation, and PVC siding, which is the most resistant as it is made of agglomerated plastic. It is perfect against humidity, rain, and all types of external damage, so no external primers are needed to protect it.

Siding Installation

Siding installation is a job done by professionals. It is primarily used to clad and protect the facades of a house, insulating it from humidity and rain, providing thermal insulation, protecting against UV rays, and also creating a new aesthetic finish for any house, whether in smooth versions or those with textures.

Structure for Siding

All types of siding require an external support structure for the wall. For this, wooden or metalcon frames are made on all edges of the wall: corners, top and bottom edges, and if there are windows, around their edges. If the wall is very long, it is important to place a support element every 80 cm to ensure good grip of the siding profile.

A second step, which can be skipped if the wall already has it, is to add some type of insulation. Whether it’s Polyurethane, Cellulose, or Cork, all are very good for sound and thermal insulation. However, it is always recommended to cover all walls with felt asphalt between the frames to eliminate any possibility of water leaks, especially in humid and rainy areas.