Viola competitors profile. Characteristics and rules for choosing Alta-profile siding. Brilliant and harmonious facades

Siding, well known to Russian consumers, produced by Alta-Profil since 1999, is produced under a new brand - Alta-Siding. This classic siding, having an ideal price/quality ratio.

Alta Siding is an ordinary double-fracture siding. Since 2008, the geometry of the panels has changed, and since the new year vinyl siding has a length of 3660 mm and a width of 230 mm. Designed for finishing the facades of administrative, utility and residential buildings.

Alta-Siding is made from high-quality PVC resin and the best imported reagents using co-extrusion method the latest equipment. The siding panel consists of two layers, each of which is produced according to a special recipe. In this case, the surface layer has increased color fastness, and the underlying layer has high mechanical resistance and resistance to low temperatures.

Alta-Siding is a non-flammable and non-toxic material for finishing facades, does not fade, is resistant to corrosion, resistant to temperature changes, does not delaminate, and is not covered by fungus and mold.

Alta Profile siding has passed laboratory and field tests in various climatic conditions, and is certified according to GOST and international quality standards.

Certificates and protocols confirm that Alta-Siding:

• even after 30 years it retains appearance when operating in cold climates down to – 50 C°, as well as in hot climates under direct sun rays up to + 60 C°;
• retains decorative and strength properties after 60 cycles of frost resistance tests;
• does not collapse from impacts at temperatures from - 20 C° to - 60 C°.

The wide range of colors consists of the ten most popular colors in moderate shades: beige, white, smoky, lemon, pink, cream, light green, blue-gray, light gray and gray-green.

Alta-Siding is packaged with end caps made of corrugated cardboard in a PE sleeve.

Alta Profile siding is superior in quality to many best samples foreign siding. Over the long period of operation of our siding in all regions of Russia, we have received only positive reviews.

Advantages of Canada plus siding

Siding under the Kanada plus trademark is produced at the production base of the Alta-Profile group with the participation and supervision of Canadian specialists. It combines the achievements of advanced technologies and the latest scientific developments of North American manufacturers of PVC profiles, as well as the extensive experience accumulated by the Alta-Profile company in the production of PVC siding adapted to Russian conditions. Products are manufactured on imported extrusion lines using high-tech additives supplied from Europe and North America. According to its characteristics, Canada Plus siding fully complies with ASTM standards.

Canada plus siding is a product of a higher quality level compared to economic class siding from Russian manufacturers. It is available in two collections: “Premium” and “Prestige”.

The main advantages of Canada plus siding:

• The main feature of Canada Plus siding is the use in its production of the latest materials and developments in the field of heat and color stability. Completely new masterbatches are used to paint the top layer of siding. This method is called “Cool Color”, in which the heat perception of the panels is much lower than when using conventional pigments. This determines the color stability of the siding, which is important for darker colors. In addition, the use of such colors prevents the heating of the siding panels, which has increased the deformation resistance of Canada plus siding high temperatures. In addition, the “Prestige” collection uses newest material– acrylic polymer.
• The strength characteristics and resistance to frost were increased through the use of an impact resistance modifier with improved properties in the formulation.
• Through the use of special biochemical stabilizers, Kanada Plus siding is 100% resistant to mold and mildew.
• Great looking Canada plus siding. Thanks to the matting agent and antistatic agent, resistance to atmospheric precipitation increases.
• Fire resistance has been increased due to the addition of special additives, which reduce toxicity and smoke formation.
• The geometry of the siding has not changed. High-quality panels with a length of 3660 mm and a width of 230 mm with an improved lock design are more convenient for transportation and installation. Canada plus siding is packaged in corrugated boxes and a polyethylene sleeve.
• Canada plus siding will satisfy even the most demanding customers. In addition to the release of this siding on the Russian market, it is planned to export it to the countries of Central Asia, of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

We are often asked the question: “Can the same siding cost 200-250 rubles in Russia. at retail, taking into account delivery, customs duties and store margins? If not, then what type of supposedly “native” American-Canadian siding is sold here - the “second-fresh” variety, simplified quality, or Chinese-made?”

North American. Of course, North America is considered the birthplace of vinyl siding, and probably the best siding should be produced there. However, for real good siding in America it costs on average $10 US (about 700 rubles) in a wholesale store and can only be purchased upon order (about 2 weeks).

IN North America(USA and Canada) for the production of absolutely all vinyl products, incl. siding, historically such stabilizers, modifiers and some other additives have been used that are not permitted for use in Europe, Russia and most Asian countries, and vice versa. Additives used in Europe and Asia are not used in North America. Therefore, all North American products are adapted, first of all, to the conditions and requirements of their market.

Comparative prices for siding translated into Russian rubles

• 150 rubles

• 656 rub. ($9.95)

• 750 rub. (10 €)

European

IN Western Europe there is no tradition of decorating the facades of houses polymer materials. Siding, as a finishing material, is not common and is practically not produced there. Accordingly, any German, Belgian, Austrian and other Western European technologies and standards for vinyl siding simply do not exist. Perhaps the only company in Europe that takes vinyl siding production technology seriously is the Polish Vox Industry. The bulk of the remaining “leading” European manufacturers are also located in Poland. And they use outdated technologies and used equipment from North American companies that are renewing their fleet in their homeland, modifying them to meet the requirements of European standards and selling “economical” versions of siding to Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.

Chinese

Like many other Chinese products, incl. licensed, designed for export to other countries, primarily Russia. The production of siding in China has no traditions; it began in the mid-2000s; the main requirement for technology is the low cost of the finished product, often at the expense of quality. Siding itself, as a product, is not popular in China. Chinese siding is not in demand in Russia either.

Russian siding "Alta-Profile" enjoys well-deserved popularity among consumers in domestic market and neighboring countries for more than 10 years. From the very beginning it was developed and produced exclusively taking into account natural climatic conditions, requirements and traditions of the European and Russian markets. Affordable price and the high quality of our siding are determined by the company’s development strategy and focus on ensuring the interests of the domestic consumer. We can confidently declare strong established traditions in the production of our siding and technologies developed over the years that allow us to improve its quality and appearance from year to year, taking into account the experience of operating our product and the wishes of consumers of inexpensive domestic raw materials.

Equipment, licenses and technologies

No one other than the direct manufacturer can say with certainty what equipment he uses to produce vinyl siding. Indirect indicator- this is the quality of the final product and the possibility of its modernization.

Equipment. The Alta-Profile company declares with full responsibility that from the beginning of its production activities, the newest, most modern, sometimes specially designed mixing and extrusion equipment from the world's leading manufacturers has been used to produce vinyl siding. The fleet of machines is constantly updated and modernized taking into account the requirements of time and our experience. Moreover, the organizational schemes invented for our company production process, configuration and placement of equipment are used by almost all manufacturers of Russian siding, who came to this market much later, but tried to repeat the advanced experience of Alta-Profile

During the entire period of work, our equipment has never failed, despite the fact that the work process does not stop for a minute.

Matiek S.I., equipment adjuster

The products of the Alta-Profile company have become the only facing material that has passed full certification in accordance with all Russian GOSTs.

Licenses and technologies. There are no real licenses (in the full sense of the term) for the production of vinyl siding in Russia. This is an objective reality and all attempts by any manufacturers to refer to a foreign license are untenable. It's just marketing ploy, with the aim, to put it mildly, of misleading the buyer. As mentioned earlier, there are simply no Western European technologies for the production of vinyl siding, which means that legally valid licenses for their use have simply been invented. North American technologies are unacceptable in Europe in general, and in Russia in particular. What kind of licenses for the production of “Canadian” siding can be referred to?

All kinds of references to the use of patented technologies, licenses and brands from “Uncle Sam” or “respectable burghers” are allowed only by those companies that are unsure of the quality of their product, try to hide behind Western terminology or sonorous names (as the Chinese do, for example) and thus hide the possible shortcomings of their siding under a beautiful label.

Siding "Alta-Profile"

Unlike competitors, the Alta-Profile company from the very beginning clearly and openly positioned vinyl siding as a new finishing product developed specifically for the Russian market, taking into account our climate and its characteristics in all climatic zones from Moscow to Sochi, Murmansk and Kamchatka. Our product is born at the intersection of advanced scientific developments, first-class equipment and more than 10 years of professional experience of highly qualified specialists. Work to improve our siding is carried out year after year:

SIDING

(English siding - external cladding) - cladding the walls of buildings and performing two functions: utilitarian (protecting the building from external influences, such as rain, wind, snow, sun) and aesthetic (decorating the facade of the house). You can get acquainted with the range of siding in catalog

Which of the other manufacturers in Russia can tell in a similar way about the history of their production and their achievements? Perhaps no one! If only because the second siding manufacturer after Alta-Profile began its activities 3-4 years later, and the bulk of others 5-7 or more years later than us. The majority still do not have sufficient accumulated experience in the production and operation of siding in real conditions, and some do not even think about the need for its constant modernization.

You can fantasize as much as you like on the topic: “who produced the most siding in a given year,” but, firstly, for the end consumer the main thing is not quantity, but quality, and secondly, the objective fact is that the siding “ Alta - Profile has been widely distributed throughout Russia and abroad since 1999, deservedly taking first place in the total volume of siding produced and in use! There have not been any complaints about the quality or non-compliance with the stated characteristics during all this time. Who else can boast of natural testing of their product for more than 10 years? The answer is obvious!

Test results

We are proud of our quality and are responsible for it. The only ones who constantly test their siding in their laboratories and several times a year in independent testing centers are Alta-Profile.

Impact tests according to ASTM standard

"KANADA Plus" and "Alta-Siding"

One of the Russian manufacturers and the so-called “Belgian” siding

An American international voluntary organization that develops and publishes standards for materials, products, systems and services.

Siding is tested for impact strength using the falling weight method (weight 3.6 kg.)

As can be seen from the presented photographs, saving on expensive additives leads to a sharp decrease in impact resistance.

Microscopic examination (technology and formulation)

This section presents different types of siding in cross-section under a microscope. Unfortunately, some manufacturers do not maintain optimal technological modes and formulations, which leads to the formation of internal microcavities (bubbles), which, in turn, provoke deterioration physical and mechanical properties and destruction of the top layer responsible for light resistance (photo 3, 4, 5, 6).

It is very easy to talk about your advantages, but it is much more difficult to prove it in practice. The Alta-Profile company always strives to prove its advantages empirically and convey them to the consumer.

Basement siding Alta-Profil company in Lately is in high demand. Good functional characteristics, reliability and a variety of textures and colors allow you to truly decorate the exterior walls of your home with high quality. Among the assortment facade panels You can even find imitation quartz, topaz and malachite.

Thanks to the production technology, Alta-Profile products are perfect for harsh climatic conditions. The material will please those people who would like to clad their house with natural stone, but cannot afford such expenses. Stone siding very realistically imitates the texture of natural material, while remaining lightweight, easy to install and easy to maintain.

Functional Features

Alta-Profile basement siding does not lose its original appearance and functionality throughout its entire service life, as evidenced by the quality guarantee that is issued upon purchase. A wide range of facade panels are made from environmentally friendly polymers, non-toxic and non-flammable. Thanks to special locks, the cladding is easy to install and can withstand even hurricane winds. Another feature of Alta-Profile products is their increased moisture resistance, which allows the material to be used for finishing fountains, steam rooms and swimming pools.

The installation of facade panels itself is no different from the installation of conventional siding. You can cope with it yourself, without the help of specialists. Basement siding is widely used for cladding facades, allowing you to change familiar look Everyone is already a little tired of the “wooden” facade in favor of the elegant aesthetics of “stone”. But unlike real stone, vinyl does not create any stress on the load-bearing walls, therefore can be used for any type of foundation.

Characterized by the highest resistance to negative impacts, Alta-Profile facade panels do not lose their strength and beauty either under the bright rays of the sun or severe frost. It must be said that more serious requirements are placed on the quality of basement siding, because the basement, compared to other parts of the facade, suffers most from aggressive chemicals, which fall on the soil near the foundation of the house.

The products supplied by Alta-Profile most fully comply with all international standards. Resistance to hail, snowstorms and multi-meter snowdrifts makes it indispensable in the harsh conditions of the Russian winter. Tests have shown that the company's siding can withstand sub-zero temperatures typical of Antarctica and heat that only occurs in the Sahara. It does not change its properties under any weather anomalies.

Alta-Profile vinyl panels can not only decorate walls made of any building material (wood, stone, brick), but also protect them from mechanical influences and adverse external factors. Initially, durable and reliable basement siding was intended for finishing the foundation, but then it began to be used on the entire surface of the facade.

Reviews:

“The facade of our office is covered with this siding. I want to say that this is very quality material, waterproof and easy to clean. During the entire period of its operation, I did not notice any changes in appearance.”

Lena, Kazan

Material advantages

Alta-Profile has already long years produces durable basement and wall siding with imitation natural materials. A light weight, small size and the picturesque exterior allows the panels to be used to decorate towers, roof lights, pipes and passages. Thanks to modern polymers included in vinyl, the service life of siding exceeds the service life of natural materials.

The main advantages of plinth panels:

• adaptability to Russian climatic conditions;
• color fastness (facade panels do not fade in the sun and do not crack in severe frosts);
• resistance to mechanical stress, not susceptible to corrosion and deformation, no salt stains or dirt appear on them;
• the manufacturer provides a 30-year guarantee, during which time the appearance of the facade will not change and will not lose its original beauty;
• due to the absence of pores in the structure of the panels, they have excellent hydrophobicity and can withstand an infinite number of freezing and thawing;
• installation does not require leveling the walls, the work takes no more than three days;
• ease of maintenance (siding does not need to be painted or updated);
• reliable invoice natural stone and natural colors;
• Alta-Profile products meet international quality requirements in all respects.

Reviews:

“I decided to cover the house with Alta-profile facade panels. I chose the company myself. I really liked the siding itself. Whatever we did with him! They bent it and twisted it, and my son even tried to set it on fire - it didn’t burn! The installation did not cause any difficulties at all, only a little fiddling around the windows due to the welded bars. I really liked the color and the design!”

Lyudmila, Moscow

Types of panels

Alta-Profil's injection molded panels reach a meter in length and 45 centimeters in width. The average sheet thickness is 2 centimeters. The entire product range is divided into the following collections:

• stone;
• rocky stone;
• clinker brick;
• brick;
• antique brick;
• granite;
• canyon;
• facade tiles.

"Clinker brick"

Unlike the present clinker bricks, facade panels from Alta-Profile are lightweight and do not require strong walls and foundations. At the same time, they look elegant and perfectly imitate real clinker. For less money and less effort, you can make your home look like brick. From the collection you can choose siding in red, brown, burnt, yellow, white and beige.

"Ordinary brick"

If you prefer traditional textures, you can choose a classic material similar to natural brick. A house finished with such basement siding will look like one built from brick, with the only difference being that you can choose the panels yourself different color: burnt, red, beige, white and combination shade. The finish goes well with ordinary brick without causing dissonance.

"A natural stone"

All collections of the company's basement siding are made from safe polyvinyl chloride, which contains various dyes, stabilizers and special additives that give the material strength and durability. The outer part of the façade panels perfectly imitates the appearance of natural stone. The beautiful exterior of the product is maintained throughout the entire service life. Colors and textures do not fade in the sun and do not fade over time. The company offers its consumers the following types of stone panels: malachite, topaz, quartzite, slate, sandstone, as well as beige, gray, white and burnt imitation stone surfaces.

"Bassoon"

This series, imitating rock, will appeal to lovers of brutal style, as well as to anyone who dreams of decorating their home in the style of a medieval fortress. Durable and reliable facade siding will give the building the appearance of an impregnable fortress. To create a more sophisticated style, these panels can be combined with other collections of the manufacturer.

"Rubble stone"

This collection will appeal to those who love mountains and houses decorated in natural style. Facade panels imitating rubble stone will undoubtedly make any building stand out from the same type of building. These panels give the appearance of a durable and strong home, giving a massive and impressive look even to frame-panel buildings.

"Granite"

The material from which the facade panels of the “granite” collection are made includes composite polypropylene, which gives the products strength and ensures a long service life. Each panel meets all safety requirements and has a unique design and durability. The manufacturing company offers its customers six panel textures from this collection: Ural, Carpathian, Crimean, Sayan, Alpine and Balkan granite. Due to its light weight and ease of installation, the material can be installed on any type of wall, regardless of its strength.

"Rocky Stone"

The panels of this subgroup are distinguished by a rich color palette and expressive texture. Thanks to their spectacular appearance, they can be used not only for cladding building facades, but also for interior decoration. Considering the low cost of the material and its functionality, this great choice for those who want to decorate their home with taste. Siding is resistant to precipitation and low temperatures, so it can be installed at any time of the year. The collection includes panels imitating rocks of the Caucasus, Alps, Pamirs, Altai and Tibet.

"Brick-Antique"

The collection of “antique bricks” reflects the beauty of buildings Ancient world: Egypt, Greece and Rome. As color options, “Alfa-Profile” offers panels called: “Alexandria”, “Rome”, “Athens”, “Cairo” and “Carthage”. This finish creates the illusion of an antique building, thanks to the relief and additional stiffening ribs. The thickness of the material gives the base additional strength.

"Conyon"

This is a new collection, the panels of which have absorbed the picturesqueness of water canyons. Color palette includes five color options for canyons from different places: "Kansas", "Arizona", "Nevada", "Colorado" and "Montana". A wide range of colors and elegant relief create a unique exterior of the material and can decorate any structure.

"Facade tiles"

Siding from this collection imitates natural stones such as goldite, onyx, dolomite, travertine and basalt. The panels have additional stiffening ribs that protect the facade from mechanical influences, as well as strong wind, hail, snow and temperature changes. Another important advantage of this siding is its ease of maintenance. After installation, it does not need to be repaired or periodically tinted. The manufacturer provides a thirty-year guarantee, during which neither the appearance nor the functional characteristics of the cladding will change.

Reviews:

“I chose Alta-profile siding to look like a rocky stone for cladding the house.” gray. Over three years of use, I have not had any complaints about it. The most important thing is to install it correctly. By the way, a friend of mine chose white panels; they need to be washed periodically, because dust settles on the panels and the effect of dirty walls is obtained. In all other respects, no complaints. I decided to install the finishing myself, because somehow I had the opportunity to observe the work of the construction and repair team. So, they install it somehow, and as a result, the panels swell over time, burst, and go in waves. So I carefully studied the instructions and installed the siding myself. If you still decide to hire workers, then first carefully study their previous orders, and preferably not in photographs, but in person!”

The Alta-Profile company is a monopolist on Russian market on production facade siding. Domestic material, from which Alta-Profile facade panels are produced, of high quality, with a high reliability indicator. If we compare this finishing material with products produced by other domestic enterprises, then this siding has a fairly high strength index, beautiful decor and an attractive price.

Currently, the popularity has grown very much, which prompted the specialists of the Alta-Profile company to introduce into production Hi-tech, which inject polymer plastic into special molds using an injector. In addition, an innovative Cool Color coloring method is used, which allows the material to be painted in the most saturated colors without reducing its strength.

Varieties

What is the difference between the Alta-Profile facade panels produced by the company? The company offers a huge range of siding, which differs in:

• texture,
• color scheme,
• sizes.

The company produces panels that imitate basic natural materials such as stone, wood and brick. A house lined with this finishing material looks very expensive and presentable.

Alta-Profile facade panels: advantages

Thanks to strict quality control and constant testing that determines the strength of the panels, the products manufactured by this company are fierce competitors to imported analogues.

The panels are heat-resistant and resistant to fading in the sun, and withstand temperature changes well, which is important in our harsh climate.

Thanks to high-quality and environmentally friendly pure material(polypropylene), from which Alta-Profile facade panels are made, the service life of this material is quite long. The material is shock-resistant, non-flammable, and plastic, which suggests that it is much more reliable than natural material.

Alta-Profile facade panels do not require large expenses, since the installation of this type of product is quite simple. Does not carry additional load on the foundation of the building.

As long-term tests have shown, even in the conditions of the far north, Alta-Profile facade panels retain their practical and aesthetic appearance: they do not delaminate, do not fade or crack.

House cladding: siding installation

What is the difference between quality? The answer is quite simple: it must meet certain requirements:

• insulation;
• protecting walls from natural disasters;
• attractive appearance;
• reasonable price.

The device, which is carried out using profiles, facade panels and insulation located between them, is popular among ordinary people. Currently offered on the market various products in this direction. Particularly popular are Alta-Profile brick facade panels used for cladding buildings. This one is textured facing material in appearance it does not differ from the natural one.

Before you start installing Alta-Profile facade panels, you need to consider some of its features.

Preparing the walls

Before you begin assembly, you need to carefully examine all the walls of the house for defects. If there is peeling of the plaster that was done before the facing work, then it needs to be cleaned. The walls should be free of dirt and dust; they need to be primed and treated with a special compound. This finish does not require leveling the walls, as it can easily hide small unevenness.

Sheathing device

A frame is not necessary when covering a house with panels, since they can be fixed directly to the wall. But if you want your home to last for many years and be warm enough, you need to install a facing frame.

The lathing is assembled from both profiles and wooden slats, it all depends on your preference and the material from which the house is built. But it is important to treat both frames with special compounds that protect the metal from corrosion and the wood from rotting.

What kind of lathing should I mount Alta-Profile facade panels on? Reviews say that wooden frame Easier to install, but more expensive.

Insulation

The presence of a frame will allow the building to be well insulated. But, in addition to this, the facade of the house will be ventilated, which allows you to have a comfortable indoor climate.

In order to accurately select insulation, you need to consider:

1. What material is the building made of?
2. The climate of the area in which the house is located.
3. Seasonality or permanent residence.
4. Humidity.

Installation rules

When cladding a building with Alta-Profile facade panels, it is necessary to take into account the fact that with temperature changes they can expand or contract, so gaps of 5-7 millimeters should be made between the base and the end.

If brick panels are installed horizontally and in winter period, then the gap must be increased to 12 mm. The installation of the panels should be done at the joint, approximately two centimeters, this will prevent cracks from appearing due to temperature changes and shrinkage of the building.

If fittings are provided, they should be mounted at a distance of 25 centimeters. As soon as the installation of the vertical panels is completed, installation begins starting profiles along the perimeter of the entire building using a laser level.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated about cladding a house with panels; it is enough to have basic knowledge in the field of construction and be familiar with the tools.

Alta-Profile facade panels: disadvantages

Like anyone finishing material, facade panels have disadvantages, of which there are only two. The first is that natural material, compared to panels, has greater thermal insulation properties; when facing, you need to use insulation.

This drawback leads to the second one - an increase in finishing costs, since, in addition to the panels and guides for the frame, you need to purchase insulation.

In conclusion, I would like to note that the cost of facade panels is justified. Manufacturers set the service life of these products within fifty years. During this time, they guarantee that the material will not change color due to weather conditions, and will not crack or delaminate. All products manufactured by Alta-Profile have appropriate certificates.

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"To make it easier to sand a floor covered with varnish or paint, iron it with an iron through a damp cloth - and the work will become easier."

"Slight rotting on wood can be eliminated as follows: the affected wood is removed from the healthy layer, and then soaked in a 10% formaldehyde solution. After drying, the area is puttied and painted over."

"Door hinges will not creak if they are lubricated in time - this is a long-known rule. But you can do without lubricant. To do this, you need to make a washer from polyethylene cork and put it on the hinge pin."

"A door latch that has failed due to a broken spring can be repaired as follows: the role of the spring can be successfully performed by a piece of rubber tube with a diameter of 15 mm or a piece of elastic rubber installed between the bolt and the latch body."

We offer a simple device for fixing the window frame in the open position: a wooden or plastic plate in which a number of holes are drilled for the latch. The plate is attached to window box with a screw.

"Cut to sheet material A large hole can be made in a simple way: clamp a nail in a vice (it will serve as an axis) and a piece of a drill (this will serve as a cutter). The circle is cut by rotating the sheet around its axis. "