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Do-it-yourself gable siding

If you are planning to sheathe a gable, you need to choose the right siding and calculate the amount of material. With heat-resistant, durable and sun-resistant siding, the facade of the building will be protected from UV radiation, moisture and mechanical damage.


Most often in Russia, vinyl and acrylic siding is used to finish the gables (photo No. 1)

We will tell you how to make a gable crate and sheathe it with siding with your own hands. Even if you hire workers, you will be able to control the quality of their work and notice possible errors.

Sheathing the gable with siding with your own hands begins with determining the shape of the gable and choosing the material. Gable - the upper part of the facade of the building. Its decoration is started at the end of construction or renovation of the facade.

The design of the pediment largely determines the appearance of the house, its front side. The method of finishing the upper part of the facade depends on how you use the under-roof space: you can create a living space under the roof or leave the attic non-residential.


Even if you hire workers, you will be able to control the quality of their work and notice possible mistakes (photo #2)

What are the functions of the pediment

The functions of the gable depend on how you intend to use the attic.

Design function
A pediment is an element of the frame of a building. It serves as a support for the beams and determines the stability of the roof. In winter, snow remains on the roof, which creates additional pressure on the floors. It is important that the frame can withstand the weight of the roof and additional load.

During construction, the pediment is given a different shape. The most commonly used shapes are triangle and pentagon. The triangular version is simple in construction, but reduces part of the under-roof space. A room with a pentagonal frame is more comfortable to live in, but such a structure is more difficult to build.


You can create a living room under the roof or leave the attic empty (photo # 3)

decorative function
The pediment defines the appearance of the building. If you want to highlight the gable in relation to the rest of the house, give it individual features, use a sheathing of a different color, texture, or change the direction of the planks: from horizontal to vertical.

The functionality and appearance of the pediment depend on the purpose of the room: in residential attic install a window or mount a gable balcony. Enter through the windows into the room daylight And Fresh air. For non-residential premises, the installation of a window is optional.


If you want to highlight the gable in relation to the rest of the house, use a different color of siding (photo # 4)

Heat insulating function
If you use the space under the roof as a living room, then the gable needs to be insulated. You can lay insulation from the outside or inside building.

Most often, glass wool, mineral wool slabs, polystyrene foam and polystyrene foam are used to insulate the pediment. Each heater has its pros and cons. Glass wool is an inexpensive, fire-resistant material, but can cause allergies. Mineral slabs do not absorb moisture, are more environmentally friendly, but such sheathing will cost more than glass wool. Styrofoam is easy to assemble with your own hands, retains heat well, while being fire hazardous and easily destroyed. Expanded polystyrene is superior to polystyrene in terms of thermal insulation, fire safety and strength, but is more expensive than polystyrene.


If you use the space under the roof as a living room, then the gable needs to be insulated (photo # 5)

Protective function
The pediment protects the attic from moisture and wind. From the outside of the pediment, hydro-wind insulation is laid, sheathing, sheathing and siding are laid.

Types of siding for finishing the gable

Before you start covering the gable with siding with your own hands, you need to decide on the material. PVC panels, metal plates, wood and fiber cement are used to finish the pediment. Most often, for private houses, they choose the finish of polymer panels: vinyl and acrylic. Consider all options.

Vinyl siding
Decorative panels Vinyl is the most popular type of sheathing. Vinyl does not rust, is plastic, weighs little. It is cheaper than other materials. If the pediment is located on the sunny side, choose bright hues, they heat up less and burn out.


Decorative vinyl panels - the most popular type of siding (photo # 6)

IN cold winter vinyl siding becomes brittle: if you hit it with a hard object, it can crack. To avoid damage to the vinyl, do not attach lights to the sheathing or lean heavy objects against it, such as ladders or garden tools.

Acrylic siding
If you decide to sheathe the pediment with bright, saturated or dark color choose acrylic siding. It is resistant to fading, does not deform when heated, and easily tolerates temperature changes. Acrylic panels do not rot or rust. Stronger than vinyl siding.


Acrylic panels are resistant to fading and easily tolerate temperature changes (photo # 7)

Vinyl and acrylic panels come in different lengths: 3 and 6 meters. Their design can be double and single. It is necessary to select the size of the panels, taking into account the features of the pediment: its size and the presence of a window.

foam siding
An improved version of vinyl siding. Lightweight facing material with a porous structure. Foam siding sheathing increases the thermal insulation of the gable, absorbs sound well and is not afraid of moisture.

The 14 mm thick panel has a solid base and is more resistant to mechanical damage than plain vinyl. Textured drawing with a depth of 2 mm follows the structure of the tree and looks more natural.

basement siding
Sturdy rectangular vinyl panels. Designed for finishing the lower part of the house, resistant to damage and any temperature changes. The design of facade panels can be “stone-like” and “brick-like”.


Plinth panels are resistant to damage, strong winds and any temperature changes (photo # 8)

If you want to add personality to the pediment, protect and insulate the residential attic, then basement siding is suitable. The disadvantage of such cladding is the high price of facade panels.

metal siding
The most durable finish. Aluminum and steel panels reinforce the outer part of the gable, protect from wind and moisture. To protect steel from corrosion, it is covered with a protective film, but rust can form in places of damage.


Metal conducts cold well. The pediment, sheathed with steel siding, is desirable to be insulated (photo No. 9)

The metal does not burn, but conducts cold well. If you use the attic as a living space and decide to finish the gable with metal siding, you need to insulate its street side. Steel panels are much heavier than others. They are difficult to mount and they create an additional load on the frame. Another drawback: metal sheathing is more expensive than polymer counterparts.

wood siding
The tree looks beautiful and retains heat well, but requires additional processing. To preserve its qualities, you need to treat the wood with an antiseptic, varnish or protective impregnation.

fiber cement siding
The combination of cellulose and cement improves the thermal insulation of the pediment, protects the roof space from noise. The material is not afraid of moisture, does not burn and does not need additional processing. Manufacturers give cement different colors and textures: wood, brick or stone. Of the shortcomings - the high price.


Due to the heavy weight fiber cement siding increases the load on the walls and foundation of the house (photo No. 10)

How to calculate the siding on the gable

To correctly calculate the volume of materials, you need to measure the gable. Take a construction tape measure and measure the base (lower part) and the height of the gable. If the attic has windows and a balcony, determine their area. To do this, multiply the sides. For example, you have a window whose height is 2 meters and its length is 1.5, then the window area will be 3 m².

After the calculations, draw a drawing of the pediment. Start with a shape: it can be triangular, pentagonal, semi-circular, or repeat the shape of a trapezoid. On the drawing, mark the windows and the balcony (if any).


A roof with a pentagonal pediment is called a broken line (photo No. 11)

If the pediment is built in the form of an isosceles triangle, calculate its area using the formula:

S=0.5×(pediment height×pediment base length)

Calculate the area of ​​a triangular pediment 4 meters high and 6 meters long base. S=0.5(6×4)=12 m².

When calculating the material, subtract the window area from the gable area. In our example 12-3=9. To finish the gable with siding, we need 9 m² of material.

For a trapezoidal pediment, a different formula is used:

S=0.5×(lower base length+upper base length)×height

Let's take an example. The pediment in the form of a trapezoid has a lower base 5 meters long, an upper one - 3 meters. The height of the pediment is 4 meters. S=0.5(5+3)×4=16 m².

To calculate the area of ​​​​a pentagonal pediment, you need to divide a complex figure into 2 parts: a trapezoid and a triangle. Calculate their areas using the above formulas, then add them up. So you get the total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe pediment.


To calculate the area of ​​a broken pediment, you need to divide a complex figure into 2 parts: a trapezoid and a triangle (photo No. 12)

Expert advice. In case of possible marriage or inaccuracies in the calculation, take the material with a margin of 10-15% of the calculated volume.

Features of installing siding on the gable of the house

A pediment is the top of a wall. To sheathe it with your own hands, you will need a ladder or scaffolding. Siding installation takes place in three stages: surface preparation, installation of the crate, fixing the panels. Let's talk about each stage.

Surface preparation

If you decide to update the appearance of the pediment, first remove the bumps, close up the cracks and cracks. Remove the old cladding, level the wall.

Treat the wooden pediment with an antiseptic and fire retardant. The antiseptic will protect the pediment from moisture and decay, flame retardant impregnation prevents fire. If you have a concrete or brick gable, you need to treat the surface with a deep penetration primer. It will protect the wall from mold and mildew.


The wooden pediment should be treated with an antiseptic and flame retardant (photo No. 13)

Expert advice. Before buying a primer, study its composition, find out for which materials it is suitable. Antiseptic for concrete, applied to wood flooring, will render the treated surface unusable.

Let the pediment dry. If you use the roof space as a living room, lay a vapor barrier.

Lathing installation

Without a crate, the unevenness of the wall violates the geometry of the cladding. If the surface has differences of 1 cm, the siding is deformed. The crate is needed to align the walls, it does not allow the panels to move and creates a ventilated gap between the sheathing and the wall. To keep warm in the attic, insulate the gable.

If you decide to lay the insulation outside, you need to properly position the materials. Fix the vapor barrier on the wall, fasten the first crate, fill the space with thermal insulation, lay waterproofing membrane, nail the second crate, attach the sheathing to it.

With this arrangement, a gap is created between the siding and the crate, which prevents the formation of condensate, protects from the cold and makes the structure resistant to temperature extremes.

For crating use:

  • wooden bars or boards;
  • profiles for fixing drywall;
  • metal P-profiles for siding.

For the installation of vinyl siding is often chosen wooden crate: if you need to level the facade, take bars of different thicknesses.

Do not use raw wood, let it dry. Treat the timber with an antiseptic to protect against moisture and decay. If the surface of the pediment is flat, take the bars of the same length and thickness.

Drywall profiles are designed for internal works. Due to the small thickness of the zinc coating, manufacturers do not recommend using them for fastening siding. Most often they are used if they want to save money. For better strength, use additional fasteners, they are called hangers. The main advantages of such a crate: low price and ease of installation.


Lathing from profiles for drywall (photo No. 14)

The metal U-shaped profile is made of galvanized metal 1 mm thick. These profiles are designed for fastening siding, along the edge of the profile there is a “flanging” - a contour that gives additional rigidity to the profile.

If you want to clad the gable with your own hands and install the siding horizontally, the crate must be mounted vertically. The same rule works in reverse. Most often, a horizontal finish of the pediment is chosen.


To attach the siding to the frame, use a screwdriver and galvanized self-tapping screws (photo No. 15)

Step between wooden slats or metal profiles no more than 60 cm. The strongest will be a step of 30-50 cm. Use galvanized self-tapping screws, they do not rust. For concrete and brick gables, pre-mark and drill holes for attaching the frame. You will need a drill and dowels.

Expert advice. If you decide to mount wooden siding, use not a metal, but a wooden crate. Under the influence of moisture, the wood expands, and the metal remains the same, which can lead to cracks in the skin.


If you decide to finish the gable yourself, you can save on installation work (photo No. 16)

Fixing panels

When the crate is ready, proceed with the installation of the siding. You will need building level, screwdriver, hacksaw, construction tape measure and self-tapping screws. To fix the skin, auxiliary structures are used along the perimeter of the pediment: mounting strips and profiles.



Auxiliary structures for installing siding on the gable (photo No. 20)

Conclusion

We told you how to sheathe the gable with siding with your own hands. First of all, choose the finish: the type of siding, its color and texture. Calculate the required amount of material.

Remove the old one from the pediment finishing, treat the surface with a protective impregnation. Make a crate, lay a vapor barrier. If you use the attic as a living room, the pediment needs to be insulated. During installation vinyl siding, take into account possible changes due to temperature.

If you decide to finish the gable yourself, you can save on installation work. If you want to hire builders, you can control the work process and point out mistakes.

Any owner of a private house sooner or later begins to think about the need for external decoration of the pediment. As practice shows, siding is best suited for this. It is quite easy to install, so even a layman can handle it, guarantees the aesthetic appearance of the house, and also provides additional protection against moisture. In this article, we will talk about how to fix the siding to the front of the house.

Before proceeding with the choice of material for cladding the pediment, you need to understand what functions this element of the facade performs and why it is built? The pediment is the part of the house located between the slopes of the roof. Depending on the purpose of the under-roof space, the methods of building gables differ. So, if it is non-residential, then the height of the pediment can reach no more than 1 m. If you plan to make an attic, then its height will vary from 2 m and above. You also need to choose a finishing method from the purpose of the attic - will it private room or extension of the walls. In the first case, laying heat and waterproofing is necessary.

fronton requirements:

  1. Protection of the under-roof space from wind, precipitation and cold.
  2. Ensuring the rigidity and strength of the roof.
  3. Aesthetics.

Based on these requirements, many choose siding for finishing the pediment, since it is resistant to precipitation, does not fade in direct sunlight and provides an attractive appearance of the building.

To sew up the gable with siding, there is no need to carry out large-scale preparatory work. For this purpose, you can use both ordinary vinyl siding and basement, characterized by increased strength. Big choice colors and textures allows you to realize any design idea and make the facade beautiful and original. You can install siding on absolutely any surface: brick, concrete, wood, stone. It is one of the cheapest, fastest and simple ways exterior decoration of the walls of the house.

Preparatory moments

Before installing the siding on the gable, the latter must be cleaned of the old top coat, remove dirt and dust. If the pediment is made of wood, the boards must be treated with an antiseptic and a deep penetration hydrophobic primer. The surface must be properly dried and leveled as far as possible. The allowable difference in height can be no more than 10 mm. Otherwise, the siding will quickly deform.

Mounting on a crate

If leveling the surface is too expensive or takes a lot of time, the siding is mounted on the crate. For example, in buildings of the old type, the outer surfaces of the walls are not even, therefore, in this case, the material should be attached only to the frame. This method has its advantages - the crate not only guarantees correct and high-quality installation, but also allows for additional wall insulation. Therefore, even if you are the happy owner of a house with perfectly even walls, but you plan to make a residential attic, it is better to make a frame and lay insulation under it.

The crate can be made of wood or metal. A metal frame is preferable for obvious reasons. It is not subject to rotting, more durable and durable. However, its cost can confuse economical owners, so many people prefer to build a wooden crate from unnecessary lumber or cheap wood. conifers. But if opportunities allow, it is better to mount the frame from galvanized aluminum profiles. By the way, the same rack profiles are used to work with drywall. Products are much lighter than wood, so they do not carry a significant load on the foundation or walls of the house.

To fix the guide profiles to the gable, use only galvanized hangers. Install racks in 50-60 cm increments. Since metal carcass stronger than wood, the step can be increased.

After installing the frame for insulating the attic or attic, it is necessary to lay waterproofing and insulation. Ideally, you must first cover the surface of the wall with a vapor barrier film, then with insulation, and then close everything with waterproofing. To insulate the pediment, the most common and cheap materials are suitable, for example, mineral wool or polystyrene boards. As a waterproofing, you can use a building dense film with a thickness of 200 microns.

Calculation of materials and fittings

Before you go to the store for siding, you need to calculate how much it will take for the gable. In addition to the material itself, you will need mounting hardware, which is best purchased from the same manufacturer. For the most accurate calculation, it is necessary to draw up a drawing of the building in a convenient scale.

What accessories will be required to install the siding on the gable:

  • mounting strips;
  • J-profiles;
  • connecting H-profiles (it is not recommended to overlap them so that litter and water do not penetrate into the joints);
  • window profiles (if there are windows in the gable);
  • finish profiles.

You can attach the siding from the outside only with galvanized fasteners. Any others will quickly begin to rust and reduce all your efforts to zero.

Siding installation

As we have already said, despite the evenness of the walls, it is better to mount the siding on the crate. If the panels are installed horizontally, the batten elements must be fixed vertically, and vice versa. By the way, vertically located siding looks more familiar and visually makes the house taller. The installation step of the lathing slats is 30-40 cm.

Installation of starting J-profiles

If you are doing gable siding for the first time, Special attention devote to the installation of starting profiles. The subsequent work and the final result depend on the correctness of their installation. Take as much time as you need for this step.

Progress:

  1. Arm yourself with a building level and find the lowest point on the frame. Step back from it up 5 cm and mark this place by screwing a self-tapping screw into it shallowly.

  2. Moving along the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe pediment, mark with self-tapping screws the points of attachment of the starting profiles. Between the first and last fasteners, stretch the rope and mark the border of the corner profiles on the rails of the crate. To do this, attach it to the corners of the frame and mark with a pencil.

  3. As you move along the rope, maintain a 6 mm horizontal clearance from the corner profiles and attach the J-profiles to the frame. When installing, keep in mind that a gap of 10-12 mm must be left between the elements so that they do not come into contact with each other during temperature changes. Also, the distance must be left between the nail strips and profiles.

  4. If you want, you can not make a distance of 6 mm, but simply shorten the nail strips so that during temperature fluctuations they do not reach the starting profile.

When mounting the starting profiles, constantly check their horizontalness with a building level! If the horizontal is broken, the siding will warp, and it will be very difficult to fix it.

External corner profiles

Before attaching the corner profiles, install or mark out the soffits so you can clearly see where their edges will run.

Progress:

  1. Attach the profile to the corner of the frame in such a way as to leave about 3 mm between the roof or soffit. Fix the profile by screwing in a self-tapping screw in the upper part of the hole intended for this on both sides.
  2. While the top end of the profile is 3mm from the soffit, its bottom edge should be 6mm lower than the starting element.

  3. Make sure that strict verticality is observed, then fix the bottom part, and then screw in the remaining screws. In the corner profile, it is better to install fasteners not too often.
  4. If the height of the pediment exceeds 3 m, and the length of the profile is not enough, then you will have to impose 2 profiles on top of each other. To do this, trim the top one so that there is a 9mm gap between the fasteners and a 25mm overlap. Places for building up profiles must be made at the same height for all rows.

  5. Instead of a corner profile, you can use a couple of J-profiles, which will help save on work. However, this solution has a drawback - the waterproofing of the corner will not be so good, so it is better to glue the wall under the profiles with a waterproofing material.

Panel installation

So, when all the preparatory mounting elements are fixed, you can actually proceed to sheathing the gable with siding with your own hands. You need to put the first panel as carefully as the starting profiles, since the final result depends on it. It is best to start work from the most inconspicuous part of the pediment in order to practice and correct possible shortcomings in time.

How to sheathe a gable with siding:

  1. Insert the panel into the keyholes of the start and corner profile. When doing this, do not forget that you need to leave a distance of 6 mm to the bottom of the lock corner element. As a result of temperature changes outside, the physical characteristics of the siding can change. So, in a cold winter, a solid panel can increase by as much as 18 mm. These gaps do not allow material movements to provoke the creation of waves and deformations of the surface. Once you've inserted the panel into the locks, attach it to the batten, but don't overtighten it. The shorter the panel length, the less changes it undergoes as a result of temperature fluctuations.

  2. During installation, constantly check the levelness of the sheathed area every 3 rows.
  3. If there is a window in the pediment, then when you reach the opening, measure and remove the excess part of the panel that falls into this opening. In this case, also take into account the double technological indent of 6 mm (6 mm on each side of the opening).

  4. To securely fasten the panels, experts recommend using a special tool - a punch. Paste in bottom harness the opening is another finishing element that will allow you to align the siding masonry in the plane as much as possible, since the depth of trimming of the elements directly depends on the height of the opening.

  5. At the end of the installation under the roof, a finishing or J-profile must be attached. This work can be done at the beginning, before installing the starting bar.

  6. Measure the distances at different locations between the key holes of the penultimate panel and the bottom of the lock of the finishing profile. Subtract 1-2 mm from this value (technological indent).
  7. Then make a markup on a solid panel and cut off the top part on which the lock is located.
  8. Using a punch, make "hooks" and bend to the outside on the top of the siding. Do "hooks" in increments of 20 cm.
  9. Insert the shortened panel into the penultimate and

Unlike working with facades, pediment siding does not look so simple. The geometry of the structure is taken into account and additional special equipment is required.

Correct calculation of the amount of materials

To sheathe the gable with siding, the amount of materials is calculated. The type of structures is taken into account, and various factors are taken into account:

  1. Distance to base.
  2. The area of ​​the element.
  3. At Goal tilt.
  4. Roof height.

For triangular gables

To calculate materials for a triangular pediment, first of all, the base is measured. The height of the structure is also taken into account. The dimensions are multiplied and the area is divided by the area of ​​one panel. For convenience of calculations, all values ​​are reduced to one unit of measurement - square meters.

For clarity, it is necessary to consider a specific example. The building may have a gable base of 3.45 meters and a height of 3.8 meters. When calculating the area, the value is 0.732 square meters. For the above area, by multiplying the values ​​\u200b\u200bthe sum of 6.55 square meters is obtained.

Next, the number of required panels is directly calculated. To do this, the previously obtained value (6.55 square meters) is divided by the area of ​​​​one panel - 0.732 square meters. The builder receives a value of 8.948 square meters, this figure can be rounded up to 89.5. In this way, a figure is obtained that corresponds to the number of siding panels in the original data.


For trapezoidal gables

In order to calculate the material, when there are trapezoidal gables, a special formula is provided that takes into account the length of the top line and the height of the structure. It is necessary to mark the break point of the roof and calculate the distance from the edge. For example, you can take as a basis a house with a gable base length of 6 meters, a top line length of 3 meters, and a height of 1.8 meters.

To calculate, the numbers 6 and 3 are adjusted, divided in half and multiplied by the height. As a result, 8.1 square meters matter. Further, this value must be divided by the area of ​​​​one panel. For example, it is 0.732 square meters, resulting in a value of 11.06. After rounding the data, it turns out that more than 110 panels will be required to finish the siding in this case.

For pediments of complex architectural form

There are houses with various ledges, distortions. Windows, various openings can be provided in the design. In such a situation, professional builders offer to divide the structure into separate elements, and calculate the area for different sections.


Preparatory work are associated with determining the area of ​​​​window openings directly, and this will require only two parameters - their length and height.

If the design provides for several windows, the obtained indicators are added up. Next, you have to do some drawing and apply the existing multifaceted shape to a piece of paper. For simplicity, it is divided into simple figures. As in the case of windows, the area of ​​individual elements is determined and then summed up.

At the end of the work, do not forget to take away the area of ​​​​window openings. Using the example of previous calculations, the user will be able to determine the exact number of required panels.

For sheathing eaves and gable overhangs

The overhang is the part of the roof that protrudes beyond the wall, and the cornice is its horizontal part. Therefore, the front line is a vertical element. Everything is to be sheathed with spotlights, and the ends are not left without attention, strips are used different forms(droppers will do). The calculation of materials begins with measurements of the length of the cornice, width and height.

To facilitate operations, all values ​​are converted to running meters.

When found total area, everything is much simpler. By a similar principle, the quadrature of the gable overhangs is found. According to the previous example, it is important to know the area of ​​​​one soffit and perform a division operation.


Rules and features of connections of additional elements

For ease of installation of panels, it is necessary to take into account the rules for connecting additional elements. Missing panels can sometimes be ordered from a store, many manufacturers work according to drawings, taking into account the size of the panels, their shape. When considering additional elements, the main part is a perforated bar, some call it a nail part.

It is located only on one side of the panel and is intended for fixing fittings. During installation, the gap between the self-tapping screw and the perforated bar is taken into account. To make the connection reliable, locks are used that look like protrusions. Manufacturers on the market offer planks of interesting shapes, you can always try something new for finishing.

When installing elements, specialists are guided by the correct installation by a characteristic click.

If we consider window techniques, completely different additional elements are used there. It is important to take into account the length of the protrusions, while the bar is inserted into the recess. When working with door techniques, there is no need to achieve a tight docking of the panels. The fixation of the element is carried out on self-tapping screws, which are attached to the nail strip.

If the panel fits snugly against the crate, such a design cannot be called stable. It is recommended to leave a small gap, namely, one millimeter. This will allow the panel to move freely in case of mechanical impact.

Thus, cases of rapid deformation of the elements are excluded. When installing, you should always be prepared to trim the nail strip in order to control the width of the gap. Separate fasteners are used for different types of siding. Considering the vinyl metal type, galvanized fasteners are suitable.


Tools

When the material is prepared, it's time to take the tool:

  1. Drill and screwdriver.
  2. Angle grinder or electric jigsaw.
  3. Building level, tape measure and ruler.
  4. Square to determine the correct installation of the panel.
  5. Hammer and mallet.
  6. Knife for metal.

Sheathing and insulation

Finishing the pediment is impossible without installing the frame. Provided different kinds crates, it is important to understand the techniques of framing. As for insulation, available various materials, and you have to act depending on the conditions.

Metal crate

Galvanized profiles are available on the market and it is recommended to look for products with stiffeners. In order to fix the structure, you can not do without brackets, suspensions are used. In this case, there is no clear step-by-step instruction for execution; it is recommended to fasten the crate simultaneously on the left and right sides.

In order to orient the structure horizontally, a beacon is installed. The rope that is stretched between the profiles is best suited.

The next step is the installation of brackets, everything necessary for insulation is prepared in advance. The crate is fixed after installing the vapor barrier and the heat-insulating layer. The situation becomes more complicated if window frames, the architect will have to make markings around the perimeter. At the end of the work, the accuracy of fastening the frame is evaluated using the building level.

Wooden crate

This crate is chosen because of the low price. You can make it yourself and do not need to spend money in the store. The main condition is the selection of an even beam. Wood must be dry, deformations are not allowed. Separately, you will have to take care of impregnation with an anti-corrosion solution.

For the integrity of the structure, the beam is selected along the length of the pediment. Fastening a wooden crate is much easier without insulation. Work begins with making holes in the roof, which will later be used to fix the structure. To keep one level, wedges are installed.

In order to install thermal insulation or a hydro-barrier, brackets are fixed, operations are carried out according to marking. It is recommended to start the installation of the structure from the extreme bars, and then a cord is pulled between them. If there is a window attic opening on the pediment, the wooden frame is installed around the perimeter.

Sheathing the gable with siding

In order for siding gables to look decent even after a while, it is necessary to take into account the properties of the panels. They change their shape with temperature. As an example, you can take a workpiece 3 meters long. If it is mounted in conditions where the temperature environment+ 45 degrees, in summer the panel will lengthen by 10 mm.

Such features of vinyl make you carefully approach the cutting process. The manufacturer indicates the exact deformation parameters on the product. To avoid the destruction of the base, the workpiece is selected less than the length of the pediment by 1.5 cm.

Metis is attached in the middle of the hole. Starting installation work, actions are carried out from a deaf gable. First of all, an ebb is installed, it should be on a par with the ceiling. To fix it, appropriate press washers are selected. Considering the case with a window opening, it is important to take care of the facing of slopes and ebbs.

The main problem is the need to close the edges, these are weak points, and water can get there. The easiest way is to flare the edges and install the profile. When the tide is in place, the starting bar is fixed, its level is checked horizontally. If there is a need to fix several elements, a gap of 10 mm is provided.

At the next stage, the siding is fastened, but it must be cut in advance. An angle grinder is suitable for this, however, the problem lies in the inconvenience of the location of the electrical wire. As an alternative, many are looking at metal shears. It takes a novice builder a lot of time to work with each panel, but the process can be sped up if a template is used.

Simplifying the procedure for mounting panels, it is necessary to take into account the slope of the slope. When working with plastic blanks, a click is sure to be heard when fastening. The most extreme workpiece requires careful design, a finishing bar is used. Provided various options for decoration.

Finishing work, overhangs are checked, it may be necessary to install cornices. When selecting an element, blanks 40 centimeters long are used. The quality of roof protection depends on the choice of eaves. As you know, it can be severely damaged during prolonged rains and snows.

Soffits are suitable as sheathing, the presence of ventilation holes is taken into account, so the roof breathes, there is oxygen access. At the end of the work, cut joints remain, and finishing profiles are used to hide them.

An integral element of a house with a pitched roof is the pediment. It performs not only the functions of enclosing structures, but also serves as a decoration of the house and part of its facade. Therefore, it is so important to correctly complete the sheathing of the pediment so that it is warm in the attic or attic floor, and outside the pediment part is in harmony with the entire building and performs aesthetic functions. In our article, we will list the materials that are suitable for exterior finish this part of the structure, as well as briefly describe the nuances that you should know before sheathing the pediment of the house with siding or doing it in case of using lining and corrugated board.

Features of the gable device

Part outer wall at home, bounded from below by the overlap of the building, and from above by the planes of the pitched roof, is called the pediment. At the same time, pediments will inevitably appear when arranging a broken, gable or pitched roof, as well as a half-hip roof. In the latter case, this constructive part of the building will not have a triangular shape, but a trapezoidal one. Using broken roof at home, the pediment will be polygonal, and in the case of mounting a vaulted roof, the shape of the pediment will be rounded.

Before deciding how to sheathe the pediment of the house with your own hands, it is important to figure out which technological group this design belongs to:

  1. Most cheap option, suitable for doing it yourself, is a pediment erected according to frame technology. In this case, the insulation is laid between the racks of the frame, and the gable wall itself is sheathed along the frame. This method of arranging the pediment is actively used in private construction as the most simple option light roof construction.
  2. You will have to sheathe a solid gable wall if the house is being built from gas blocks, brick, cylindering or timber. This method of arranging the pediment is more complex and requires the performer to have at least basic knowledge in the construction business. In this way, the pediments of buildings that are exposed to overhaul and reconstruction. Although this method can be used to sheathe a house built of ordinary brick or cellular concrete, after which it will acquire a beautiful and respectable look.

Important: the pediment can be made from the same material as the walls of the house, or made from a different material. For example, in brick house there may be a pediment built using frame technology, or in a stone house, rounded beams can be used to make the pediment.

The main functions of the pediment:

  • Wind protection. Since the pediment is exposed to wind, it must be strong enough and airtight.
  • This structural part of the building supports pitched roof. Though roof structure rests on the walls of the house and the Mauerlat, the pediment additionally supports the slopes. This is especially true for roofs covered with slate or natural tiles.
  • If there is a residential area under the roof attic floor, then the functions of preserving heat in the room are assigned to the pediment. In this case, before sheathing the gable of the house, it is important to provide for high-quality wall insulation.
  • To protect the walls of the house and the under-roof space from moisture, the pediment should be trimmed with moisture-resistant material, which will increase the tightness of the structure.
  • The sheathing layer on the pediment also performs aesthetic functions. It depends on how you sew the pediment how beautiful the whole house will look.

Sheathing materials

It is up to you to decide how to decorate your house. If the work will be done by hand, then in addition to beauty and practicality, the material should be easily and quickly mounted. That is why the following materials are most often used for self-plating this part of the house:

  • lining;
  • corrugated board;
  • vinyl siding.

Some craftsmen manage to sheathe the gable part of their house with moisture-resistant plywood, OSB or drywall, and then plaster and paint it with facade paints. But this option is not very durable and practical. You can also find gables made of opaque polycarbonate. However, this option can hardly boast of high heat and sound insulation characteristics.

Clapboard lining

If you want to choose a cheaper material for sheathing, then there is nothing better lining. This product is suitable for do-it-yourself installation, has a pleasant color (although it can be painted in the desired shade), and also stands out for the beautiful texture of natural wood.

Sheathing the gable of the house with a board (lining) is carried out according to wooden frame from a beam. Nails and screws are used as fasteners. When installing the lining, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

  1. Since wood is exposed to microorganisms, it needs additional protective treatment with antiseptic compounds.
  2. To protect against burning, the lining and frame are treated with flame retardants.
  3. Any protective compound needs to be reapplied after 1-2 years.
  4. To protect the material from negative impact atmospheric moisture, the boards should be painted with a suitable paint and varnish composition.
  5. The lining has a convenient tenon-groove fastening, which greatly simplifies and speeds up installation.
  6. If the pediment is sheathed with an overlap board, you get a beautiful herringbone finish.

Important: without protective coatings, the clapboard finish can last a maximum of 5 years, after which the appearance of the material will deteriorate and it will begin to collapse. With protective treatment, the service life of the lining reaches 20 years, provided that the coating is regularly updated.

siding finish

Sheathing a pediment with vinyl siding with your own hands is no more difficult than clapboard. This material is distinguished by reasonable price and practicality. It is more durable than lining, and does not need regular updating of the protective coating. Such a sheathing is suitable for a frame-type pediment, for a house made of timber, logs, bricks, concrete, stone and cellular concrete. Siding is mounted on a frame made of timber or metal profiles.

You should know that in addition to the siding itself, to finish the gable, you will need additional elements, start and finish strips, connecting profiles, an inner and outer corner, a window strip and a J-profile. In addition, it is worth remembering that vinyl siding is not mounted directly on the wall. Between it and the enclosing structure, whether it be a wall or a heater between the racks of the frame, there must be a ventilation gap that will not allow condensate to collect under the finish.

Some of the benefits of siding include:

  • Impressive service life. This finish can last up to 50 years.
  • Acceptable price. The most acceptable cost for vinyl siding, metal and asbestos-cement options will be a little more expensive.
  • Large selection of colors, textures and design options. Thanks to this, you can easily select the finish under general style and the color of the house.
  • High moisture resistance. The material is not afraid of precipitation. It can even be washed if necessary.
  • Finishing is not subject to damage by microorganisms and insects.
  • This material is easy to maintain, since it does not need any impregnation, painting. To refresh the facade, it is enough to wash it with water from a hose.

Attention: since vinyl panels are subject to thermal expansion, it is very important to properly install the product. To do this, it is necessary to leave gaps for the deformation expansion of the material and not fasten the self-tapping screws too tightly.

Sheathing with corrugated board

No less cheaply and quickly can sheathe the gable of the house with corrugated board. This product is made of thin galvanized steel with a polymer coating. To increase the strength, profile ridges are made on the sheet, which act as stiffeners. Wall corrugated board (beech marking “C”) is suitable for sheathing the pediment, which has the most reasonable price.

With this material, it is possible to veneer the gable part of the house made of brick, cellular concrete, logs or timber. It is attached to a special frame using self-tapping screws with sealing gaskets.

Among the advantages of this material it is worth listing the following:

  • Significant dimensions of one sheet and low weight significantly speed up and simplify the installation process.
  • The coating is not afraid of moisture, resistant to corrosion, damage by microorganisms, fading. The material is resistant to mechanical stress and temperature extremes.
  • At a price, corrugated board will cost less than siding.
  • On sale you can find products with different profile configurations and different colors. polymer coating so you can easily choose the right one for your home.
  • During installation, a minimum of scraps is obtained, which is an additional savings point.
  • Installation of corrugated board is so simple that even a beginner can cope with this task.

Tip: for finishing the walls of the house and its gable part, it is better to use corrugated board with a sheet thickness of at least 1.5 mm. Thinner products are easier to bend and deform during installation.

Since the profiled sheet itself has low sound insulation, during its installation it is better to lay heat-insulating material between the racks of the frame, which will additionally insulate the under-roof space and protect it from the rumble that occurs due to the impact of drops during rain. over thermal insulation material A vapor barrier membrane must be attached to protect against moisture and condensate.

Enough affordable way to update the facade is the use of siding. Such material is affordable, has an attractive appearance, and working with it is quite simple, so even a beginner can handle the installation task.

In addition to the walls themselves, this finish can also be mounted on a gable or foundation. To do everything right and get the desired result, you need to figure out how to sheathe the gable with siding, what materials and in what quantity you will need.

This finishing material is a solid panel up to 6 m long and 10 to 30 cm wide. Each manufacturer has its own dimensions, so when choosing a finish it is better to purchase the required amount from one manufacturer. Due to the peculiarities of production, siding is a very durable material. Choosing it as a finish for the whole house, you can forget about the protection of external walls for a long time (approximately 50 years).

Several types of siding are used as sheathing for the pediment of the house. Their main difference is the material from which the panels are made.

  1. Polyvinyl chloride. Sheathing is made of this material, called vinyl. This finish is very light, environmentally friendly, heat resistant and absolutely affordable, thanks to its low price. Manufacturers produce a variety of textures and colors. This a good option for sheathing the gable with do-it-yourself siding. The material is easy to process and does not require additional strengthening of the base.
  2. Aluminum and steel. Such an element will be called metallic. This finish will be stronger than the previous one. Does not fade in the sun, but costs a little more. The installation process will take a little longer, since the metal is more difficult to cut.
  3. cement and cellulose fibres. This coating is quite heavy, so when choosing, you need to take into account the strength of the bearing surface and the foundation. If it is insufficient, then it will not be possible to do without strengthening. The price is significantly higher than the previous two options.

Material calculation

In order to qualitatively sew up the gable with siding, you should immediately purchase all the necessary elements and enough panels. It is worth immediately clarifying that, having chosen panels from one manufacturer, you need to buy accessories from him.

Other manufacturers may have different sizes and even colors. When installing siding on a gable, it will be inconvenient to use elements of the wrong size, cut or compact them. This may negatively affect both appearance, and on the reliability of the design.

If needed a large number of panels, then they should be purchased from the same batch. Different deliveries, although slightly, may differ in color.
A more accurate amount of materials can be calculated by making a small drawing and measuring the gable.

In this case, the drawing will also help you choose places where it will be convenient to install edged pieces. When the pediment of the house is sheathed with siding, especially of a triangular shape, you cannot do without pieces. And by using them in less visible places, you can reduce the number of purchased panels.

In order for the pediment siding to go quickly, in addition to the panels themselves, you also need to buy:

  • wooden beam or metallic profile for the frame;
  • insulation and waterproofing;
  • external and internal corners;
  • start and finish bars;
  • J-profile;
  • Soffits;
  • near-window plank, if there is a window with a slope on the pediment;
  • nails or screws for fastening.

Where to begin

Sheathing gables with siding is practically no different from the exterior decoration of other parts of the house. It all starts with preparing the foundation. All possible dirt and stains are removed.

If there are any cracks or holes, they need to be plastered. It is also important to say that vinyl panels can be mounted on a surface with differences that are no more than 5 mm. Therefore, in the presence of large irregularities, the surface is pre-leveled.

Particular attention should be paid to wooden surfaces. If rotten boards were found, they should definitely be replaced. If damaged elements remain under the finished surface, they can provoke the spread of rot deep into the insulation.

Siding installation

Manufacturers almost always give detailed instructions for installation.

But the information in this article will also help you learn how to sheathe the front of the house with siding.

  1. First you need to install the starting bars. They are mounted at the bottom of the pediment strictly horizontally; a building level is used for verification. Self-tapping screws are not screwed close to the bar, but leave a gap for expansion in the hot season. This also applies to nails. A distance of 5–7 mm must also be left between two adjacent elements due to the same reasons.
  2. Next, install the inner corners along the roof slope. It is also necessary to leave a gap from the starting bar to the corner bar. The corners must be carefully processed (cut and sanded) so as not to spoil the appearance.
  3. The window is trimmed with a J-profile if it is flush with the trim. If there is a slope, then a window-side bar is used, and a finishing bar is installed near the slope itself.
  4. If joints of panels of different colors or textures are planned on the gable, then you need to install an H-bar. You can learn more about planks for siding in the article:.
  5. Now mount the panels. They must first be cut to the shape of the pediment, it must be borne in mind that the element should not be tightly installed in the corner bar, there also needs a gap for expansion. The first panel is installed in the starting bar and tucked into the corner ones. Further, through the mounting holes with the help of self-tapping screws or nails, the part is attached to the frame. Subsequent elements are installed in the same way.
  6. Before installing the last panel, you need to install the finishing bar. And fill it with the last element. For reliability, it can be fixed through with a nail.

The whole process of installing siding on a gable is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance, the main thing is to follow the instructions.