Dimensions of the starting strip for siding. The main strips for siding: finishing, starting and connecting. Additional siding elements

Covering a house with siding is a multi-stage process, and at each stage, in addition to the main material, additional elements are required. An important part of the components is the bar. This part serves to ensure structural strength and, moreover, ensures ease of installation. The worker does not need to come up with a technology for attaching siding, since with the help of planks everything is done quickly and not difficult. There are several types of planks: starting (initial), connecting (H-profile), wind, near-window, additional, corner radius, finishing. Each type serves a specific purpose and has its own characteristics, which are useful to consider in more detail.

Wall cladding begins with fastening this particular element. Installation occurs along a horizontal line marked at a distance of 40mm above the bottom edge of the trim. When attaching siding, the first row of panels is inserted bottom edge into the starting profile, and the upper edge is attached to the frame (sheathing). Starting bar is the basis of the entire structure of rows of panels, so it must be installed as carefully as possible. Correct sequence mounting:

• An upward indent of 40 mm is made from the bottom edge of the cladding;
• Using a level, lines are drawn along the entire perimeter of the walls or special marks are made;
• The upper edge of the initial profile is applied to the marked line and secured with self-tapping screws or nails. Fastening is carried out in the center of the perforation hole, and not at their edge.

The starting profile is completely covered with siding, so its color may be different from the color of the main material. The appearance of the plank can be seen in the photo.

H-profile - for non-standard situations

Houses are different, and often the standard length of siding panels is not enough for a full cladding. In such cases, it is necessary to increase the length by connecting several products together. The H-profile is used for these purposes. As a result of using this element, the effect of a continuous strip is obtained, the connection is beautiful and reliable.

Be sure to use the H-profile in the transition area between the house and buildings that have a difference in the level of seasonal vertical drawdowns. The connecting profile is also indispensable for combining multi-colored panels, appearance which are shown in the photo.

N-profile installation:

• The locations of the profile panels are predetermined. Proper placement will allow you to economically distribute the panels and reduce the amount of waste - scraps;
• In the places of the future location of the profile, the lathing strips are located vertically or horizontally;
• Fastening starts at the top on two screws or nails. After that, you need to make sure that the profile hangs strictly vertically;
• The remaining fasteners are installed in increments of 20-40 cm;
• With an increase in the length of the profile, several parts are overlapped. The top bar should overlap with the bottom bar.

Hinged bar - protection of vulnerable areas

Siding sheathing perfectly tolerates high humidity, which can not be said about the basement of the building and its windows. To protect these parts of the building from water flows, a drain bar is installed. This element is mounted at the junction of the base and siding sheathing, as well as at the top of the openings.

Window strip

The name of this component speaks for itself: it is used for finishing window and doorways. The standard length is 3050 mm and the width is 140 mm. If the opening has a width of more than 14 mm, a wide window strip is used, and if the width is more than 23 mm, an additional one is used.

With width Definition required amount is made according to the following formula: the length of the top of the window (door) opening plus the length of the side slopes. If the ebb tide is not installed at the bottom of the opening, then the length of the bottom of the opening is added to the above formula. Finishing openings is carried out in several steps:

• The inner part is attached at the level provided by the width of the bar;
• Installation is carried out on the sides and top of the opening;
• Fixation is carried out loosely with self-tapping screws (1 mm gap).

Corner radius profile

This type of plank is a rounded outer corner installed at the junction of walls. With its help, external corners are formed, and panels are also joined. The rules for installing a corner profile are simple:

• It is advisable to choose the color of the profile to match the color of the panels. There are options with imitation wood, stone, brick. According to the designer's idea, the profile may differ in color from the panels;
• When installing panels in profiles, you should reduce the length by 5-10mm, since the material can expand under the influence of temperature.

Finish bar

This additional element is mounted tightly to the cornice at the top of the wall. Irreplaceable finish bar and for the design of openings protruding from the walls. Installation of the finishing element is carried out before installation last row panel siding. Fastening is done with self-tapping screws according to the already known rule: leaving a gap of 1 mm between the head of the screw and the wall. After fixing the strip, the siding is cut to width. The secured last panel is inserted under the bend of the finishing strip. You can see the entire installation process in the video.

The service life of siding panels and profiles is quite long, but situations often arise that individual parts require repair. One of the most vulnerable parts is corner plank, which is damaged in most cases front part. This element can be repaired without dismantling the casing. On the damaged area, a cut of the front strips is made, and the nail profile is left. The next step is to cut off the front part of the new profile and glue it with nylon or vinyl rivets to the nail profile of the area being repaired.

Self-installation of siding involves, first of all, following the instructions provided by responsible manufacturers. In this case, additional elements are used that not only facilitate installation, but also perform decorative functions, giving the cladding completeness.

The photo shows that such accessories vary in shape, size, method of attachment and the functions they perform. Today we will look at the accessories that are used when installing basement siding, from the starting to the finishing strip.

Additional siding elements

At different manufacturers additional elements may have different names and slightly different profile shapes, but the functions performed will be identical:

• The initial or starter strip of siding is used to secure the first panel. The installation features of this plinth accessory will be discussed below.
• Internal and external corners are used to secure the panels to the corners of the building.

• A connecting strip or H-profile is used to connect siding panels.
• The ends of the roof are sheathed with wind boards.
• The finishing strip is installed under the eaves and completes the installation of panels and additional elements. Also used when installing wind and window accessories.

• Soffit is used when finishing cornices.
• For accurate sheathing of door and window openings, as well as at the completion of the pediment, a J-profile is installed.
• The window trim is used to finish the slopes of both window and door.
• The ebb is designed to protect the bottom of the window opening.
• The drain plate serves to protect windows and the basement of the building from water flows.

Advice! When calculating the number of additional elements, you can use the house plan. You should also take into account the fact that some elements are interchangeable.

Features of installation of fittings for façade cladding

As a rule, the installation of the panels themselves does not raise any questions; their installation is quite simple. But attaching some basement siding accessories requires a special approach. Let's look at some of these nuances in more detail.

Setting the starting bar

A correctly installed starting strip greatly facilitates the subsequent installation of the first panels. Therefore, to the installation of this plinth element you should approach it as responsibly as possible:

• First of all, you need to establish the lower level of the future cladding.
• By adding 40 mm upward, the first mark is made.
• After this, using a building level, such marks are made on all sheathing profiles along the entire perimeter of the building.

After this, you can begin attaching the starting bar:

1. The upper edge of the starting strip is set according to the marks on the sheathing.
2. This element of the basement siding is attached to the frame using self-tapping screws.
3. In this case, the installation of the next starting strip should be done with a gap of about 5–6 mm for thermal expansion.

Advice! The fastening should be done in the middle of a special hole. In this case, the starting strip should not be strongly drawn to the sheathing profile.

Installation of corner elements

Performing the installation corner elements You also need to provide a gap:

• At least 5 mm from the top fastening element (cornice or wind strip).
• The bottom of the corner profile should be lowered below the level of the starting bar by 8–10 mm.

If the length of one profile is not enough, an overlapping installation is made using a homemade groove. To do this, it is necessary to cut approximately 25 mm of the mounting plane from the lower corner profile and connect it to the upper element. In this case, the overlap should be no more than 20 mm.

Advice! It is worth noting that the installation of the connecting strip is completely identical to the installation of corner elements.

Installation of the finishing profile

It should be noted right away that the installation of the finishing strip is carried out before the installation of the top (last) siding panel. In addition, this element can be used to design various openings and ends to give them completeness to the structure. Installation is carried out as follows:

• The plank is nailed to the sheathing, close to the cornice.
• The last siding panel is cut to the required width.
• After fastening to the bottom panel, the top edge is simply inserted into the groove of the finishing strip.

There are a few things to note here:

1. When installing the top row of siding panels under the gable, a J-profile is used, which is fastened closely, and the panel cut at the right angle is inserted into it.
2. With a protruding visor, an inner corner is used to connect the top row of siding panels to the soffit.

If you follow all these instructions, siding the house with siding will not cause difficulties and will turn out complete and neat.

Advice! Do not forget that all joints of basement siding panels with guide rails must have a temperature gap of at least 5–6 mm. Also, do not overtighten the screws when attaching panels or additional elements.

So, without additional elements, the siding installation will not be considered complete. It is important to install each accessory correctly, because each has its own important function for the aesthetics of the structure or protection from weather conditions. Therefore, when choosing siding, no less attention should be paid to the quality of additional elements.

To ensure a more reliable connection of panels, all manufacturers produce additional products. It is necessary to take into account the characteristics of each type.

Starting bar

The initial profile is the first and fundamental fragment. It has a complex shape, which can be divided into two elements:

1. Top part. Includes a series of elongated holes for secure attachment to the base. Depending on the option, it may have one or two rows of grooves for fastening.
2. Lower section. This zigzag shaped element is part of lock connection and ensures reliable fastening of the first siding piece.

You should know! The starting and ending strips when installing “L-beam” metal siding are located in reverse order because the laying goes from top to bottom.

Starter profile dimensions vary by manufacturer. Main dimensions: length - from 305 to 366 (385) cm, width - 44-78 mm.

Finishing element

This rail is used at the completion of work and is located under the overhang of the roof or gable. In appearance, it resembles a J-profile, but differs in a snug fit of the curved section.

Conditional division:

1. Top part. Because of the reverse fastening is a place to fix the edge of the panel. The siding can simply slip under the tongue of the bend, but for a secure fit it is recommended to additionally punch it special tool to form "ears".
2. Lower section. Has holes for screws or nails.

The final part is also used when facing window openings: it is exposed along the inside along the perimeter of the frame. This is especially true when finishing slopes with spotlights. It is taken into account that with the vertical arrangement of the panels, the initial and final fragments are mounted at the corners.

Application finishing profile when finishing window openings

The size of the finishing strip also depends on the manufacturer, most often the length does not exceed 366 cm with an installation width of 50 mm.

Docking piece

This element is also called H-profile. The main purpose is to securely join the edges of the panels in case of a lack of length or the need to realize the design intent. Connecting piece also finds application in outer cladding wide window openings: fragments will be placed along the edges of the structure.

Depending on the structure, the joining strip can be simple or complex. The first is an overlay strip that closes the joint of the panels, the second is used as a connector: it allows you to securely fix the edges of the siding, protecting the base from harmful effects environment.

The shape of the connecting element resembles two J-profiles with a single top, which provides a more attractive appearance. Dimensions: length – from 3050 to 3660 mm, width of the protruding section – 45–75 mm.

jtrim profile

Universal additional product: used for additional fixing of panels, as well as an alternative to other accessories.

Jay trim can be used in the following cases:

The length of such an element is most often 366 cm, the total width is about 5 cm.

On a note! For basement siding, a Jtrim profile is also used, which is fixed at the internal corners.

Mounting technology

It is necessary to install additional elements taking into account certain rules and nuances. This will allow you to complete the work without much difficulty and avoid problems in the future.

Required Tools

For fastening you will need the following devices:

• Screwdriver or drill with adjustable speed. It is used for screwing in self-tapping screws, therefore it is additionally equipped with suitable bits.
• Level. Necessary for setting planks and profiles. If the alignment is not accurate, further work will be extremely problematic.
• Grinder, saw or electric jigsaw. Used for cutting fragments up to right size.
• Pliers for creating holes. "Ears" provide more reliable fixation when connecting the finishing strip or molding.
• Hammer. Used when nails are used instead of screws.
• Mallet. Sometimes necessary for displaying panels. If such a tool is required, most often this means non-compliance with temperature clearances.
• Measuring devices: ruler and tape measure.

Everything necessary is prepared in advance to complete the work without delays.

Attaching the starting strip

Work begins after installation of the sheathing. All racks must be exactly level in a single plane. The starting strip for metal siding or vinyl with horizontal panels must be mounted as follows:

Starter products are used together with complex corner segments, so a gap is also formed between them.

When choosing vertical method the parts are placed parallel to the panels.

Installation of H-connector and J-profile

Due to the fact that the docking rail is used to connect different sections of the siding, it is placed after setting the initial bar and corners. The product is placed strictly vertically; exceptions are possible only if complex options sheathing, then careful adjustment is required. Fixation is carried out with self-tapping screws through the existing holes in increments of 35-45 cm, a technological gap must be left. The edges of the siding should not fit tightly to avoid deformation due to thermal expansion.

If the J-profile is used as a docking or other element, the procedure is as follows:

1. The location is determined, after which the part is set in the specified direction exactly according to the level.
2. If undercutting is required (especially when working with window openings and roof overhangs), then it is done without forming a corner or in compliance with a 45-degree bevel. The siding must be inserted with a gap; there should not be a tight fit.
3. Fasteners are made according to standard rules with a gap between the cap and the surface.

This profile is great option for creating hinged structure and cornice trims.

Installation of the finish line

To complete facade work, secure the finishing part. The last panel is cut to the required size, the final profile is fixed under the roof overhang. For reliability, mounting holes are punched along the edge of the siding. The front part is slipped under the bent section of the finishing strip.

When using such a profile for window edging, it is recommended to cut it at an angle of 45 degrees with a small gap. The fragments are placed along the inner perimeter of the opening and are used to attach the spotlights.

To ensure that the first siding panel is well secured, a starting strip is specially mounted. It is from this element that the façade cladding begins. In this article we will tell you how to install a starting strip for siding with different types of plinth and about individual features of using the starting strip.

Specifications

The starting bar cannot be seen as it is covered by the first panel. For this reason, its main technical specifications this is the length. As a rule, this indicator will depend on the length of the siding panel. The starting strip should be selected immediately when purchasing siding so that there are no discrepancies.

As for the merits of the starting bar, several aspects can be highlighted:

• The starting bar is not deformed, does not corrode or crack.
• Under the negative influence of atmospheric precipitation, it does not lose its technological properties in terms of strength and integrity.
• No special tools are required to install the starter bar.
• The plank is not flammable.
• When exposed sun rays or when the temperature changes, the starting bar does not lose its strength.

Mounting Features

As mentioned above, this strip is mounted directly in front of the siding sheathing. Based on the fact that the base can be different kind, installation of the strip is performed in different ways. The base is of three types:

1. Smooth.
2. sinking.
3. Speaker.

When installing the starting strip on a sinking and level base, the installation principle is the same. A protruding base requires a different approach. In some cases installed crate on the wall can turn a protruding plinth into a recessed one.

Note! The starter strip is installed not only to begin installing siding. It is also used for cladding attics and finishing gables. The plank can also be installed from the second or third floor.

Installation on a receding and level base

The level of the wall between the base and the wall is often called "zero". It is this boundary that must be found before starting work. To do this, you can use the water level, which checks every corner of the house. They need to determine the lower point of installation of the starting profile. For example, let's take a starting profile, the width of which is 6.4 cm. From the bottom point found on the wall, measure this width and hammer a nail into the wall. Around the perimeter of the house at each corner, the nail is hammered at the same level height.

Note! Sometimes the sheathing can be done with a slight overlap on the base. To do this, retreat not 6.4 cm, but 5 cm. The overlap can be of any width, but it should not overlap the middle of the bar itself.

Connect the hammered nails with one cord. This cord indicates the upper limit of the starting bar. So that the cord does not interfere with the installation of the plank, you can rub it with chalk and beat off the line around the entire perimeter of the house.

Next, check the entire length of the house for the presence of sheathing. It should be enough to install the starting bar. In some cases, it may be necessary to increase the sheathing, especially if the base is far from horizontal and some corners are strongly raised up.

After this work, you can proceed directly to installing the bar itself.

Note! Any unevenness in the starting strip can lead to defects in the siding in subsequent rows.

For installation, a distance is measured from the corner of the house, which will be the same as the width of the corner profile (75 mm) or j-profile (46 mm). In this case, you must not forget to take into account the presence of a temperature gap of up to 5 mm.

Note! The starting strip for siding can be made in any color, since it will be completely covered by the siding.

Now you step back from the corner by the width of the profile plus the temperature gap. Place the starting bar in this place and secure it. All this must be carried out according to the markings carried out. The top edge of the plank must completely coincide with the mark along the entire perimeter of the walls. The plank can be secured with nails or self-tapping screws. They are inserted into a special perforated hole. After installation, the bar should be moved from side to side, returning to its original place. Nothing should interfere with these movements. After installing the first strip, you also step back up to 10 mm for the temperature gap and install the next starting strip.

According to this principle, installation is carried out along the entire perimeter of the facade. During work, from time to time you can check the bar for horizontalness using a level.

Installation on a protruding plinth

Before installing the starting bar on the protruding plinth, it is necessary to install the ebb. It will protect the base from moisture. To do this, it will be enough to use an ebb 10 cm wide. Before installing it, the surface of the base, and it can be made of brick, stone or concrete, must be leveled. If the base is wooden, then it is treated with an antiseptic. The search for the bottom point of the wall or occurs in the same way as with a flat or sinking base. A line is also drawn along the entire perimeter of the walls.

The ebb is mounted from the corner. A meter-long piece of ebb is cut off. It is necessary to make a cutout in it so that the desired external or external angle is formed. Each subsequent ebb is installed with an overlap of 2.5 cm.

When the ebb is fixed around the entire perimeter of the facade, you can proceed with the installation of the starting bar. To do this, measure 4 cm from the low tide bar and again mark the line with chalk. Next, the installation of the starting bar is carried out according to the same principle as with a flat or sinking base.

Video

Setting the starting bar is very simple:

If the owner of a private house decides to update the facade on his own with the help of siding, then he should be aware that, in addition to the panels themselves, additional elements are also needed, such as a siding starter bar, which will greatly simplify installation.

The most important detail is the starting bar for the sidedig. If it is installed crookedly, then the whole structure will look awkward. As a result, wasted time and money.

There are not only the first bar, but also other elements that perfectly perform protective functions(from moisture and mechanical damage), as well as decorative ones - they hide the trimmed edge of the panel. What are these parts and why are they needed?

1. The starting bar is needed to secure the first panel evenly and to make it easier to work with subsequent planks.
2. Corner details - covers the external and internal corners of the house.
3. H-profile is also called connecting strip. They choose: if the standard length of the panel is not enough for the entire wall, and several will need to be joined.
4. Near-window elements are used for covering slopes of windows and doors.
5. Drain and ebb (curtain strip) protect window openings and basement siding from exposure to atmospheric moisture.
6. An additional part, called a soffit, is needed to accurately process the eaves of the house.
7. The wind panel serves as cladding for the end of the roof.
8. The finishing strip is the final element that will help to thoroughly secure the last panel of facing material.

Such additional components made by all siding manufacturers. The name of some may differ, but the functionality does not change.

Responsible manufacturers include installation instructions with their products, following which you can do everything without any problems. But if we don’t have one at hand, now let’s look at each element in order.

Start of installation

This is the most milestone. The entire appearance of the house will depend on how correctly and efficiently the first element is attached. A skewed plank will not allow you to install all the others evenly. How to attach the starter profile for siding.

1. Find the bottom edge of the cladding (this could be the top edge of the basement siding) and mark 40 mm up from it. This will be the boundary for attaching the starting bar.
2. The same markings are made along the entire perimeter of the house.
3. Connect all the marks into a line.
4. Using a building level, check whether the line is in the same plane.
5. Now fasten the starting strip with nails or self-tapping screws.

The fasteners are placed strictly in the center of the holes that are on the top of the basement siding profile. Do not screw or nail the panels tightly to the slats. This is necessary so that the material can easily expand when exposed to elevated temperatures and return to its original position.

Between neighboring starting strips it is necessary to leave a gap of 5–6 mm also for expansion.

What to do next

All additional strips for siding are installed before the installation of panels begins. This is because during the process all the edges are inserted into these elements and securely fixed there. What to do with the remaining elements?

The corner profile is installed exactly vertically. According to the instructions, its upper edge should not reach 5–6 mm from the cornice, and the lower edge, on the contrary, should be lowered 7–8 mm from the starting strip. If one corner is not enough, they should be overlapped. Wherein top part floats onto the bottom. This element is attached with self-tapping screws or nails every 20–40 cm.

The connecting or H-profile is installed in the same way as the corner one. It helps not only to add length to the siding panel, but also to hold the elements together different colors. When choosing colored elements, it is better to stick to one manufacturer, since the sizes may differ even slightly, and this will ruin the whole picture.

In order to protect basement siding and the window opening from the flow of water, install a hinged bar. It is customary to attach it under the lower edge of the starting bar.

Finish bar

This element must be installed before the installation of the last panel begins. It is best if the finishing strip for siding is attached immediately after the installation of the starting strip is completed.

The finishing element is attached tightly to the eaves of the house, just like the others, using screws or nails, leaving a gap between the fasteners and the strip. There is also a gap between the joints.

The last siding panel, if necessary, is cut and installed in the bend of the finishing element, where it is securely fixed.
At the end of the eaves, the houses are sheathed with soffit. If it protrudes a little, then to make the picture look complete, use the inner corner. It will help connect the common canvas on the wall and the cornice.

Installation plinth panels siding is a separate issue, but additional elements are also used for a more convenient and faster process. They help protect joints from negative impact and give a more aesthetic appearance, not only wall panels, but also for basement siding.