Before proceeding directly to the decoration of the external walls of the house, all measurements and miscalculations are made. The useful area of the walls is measured, calculations are carried out to find out how much material will go to the cladding and how much it will cost.
Many consumers now choose siding for finishing, as it is one of the most convenient building materials to install and handle. Siding there are several types, depending on the material from which it is made. As for the sizes, now manufacturers are trying to more or less unify the manufactured panels so as not to disorient buyers. That is, if you chose vinyl siding for finishing, most likely the models of the same line on the market will be the same size. But panels made of different materials may vary in size.
In this article we will tell you about the typical sizes of siding panels made of different materials, so that you have a general idea of how much you will need for your home.
Types of siding
Several types of siding are now in demand on the market, depending on the material from which it is released. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages, has its own color scheme, texture, cost and service life. Here are the most common types:
- vinyl (and its subspecies – basement);
- wooden;
- metal (steel, aluminum).
Consider briefly the main characteristics of the above varieties and the typical sizes in which they are produced….
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