The best facade panel firms

Facade panels are a common type of cladding. Most often it is used when decorating residential buildings and summer cottages. They prevent heat loss and create natural ventilation conditions. There is a large selection of facade panels on the market, which allows you to create an original and unique facade of a building in a short time.

Types of facade panels

Many options for facade panels are offered for purchase, different in consumer characteristics and cost. The most common models will be discussed below.

• Polymer coated metal products... Such structures are made of aluminum or galvanized steel. A special top layer provides protection against negative external influences. The thickness of metal facade panels is on average 0.55 m, 1 sq. m of material weighs up to 10 kg. Such raw materials serve for about 30 years. Its advantages are obvious. They consist in resistance to frost (up to 50 cycles), fire safety, and impact resistance. But thermal insulation and noise absorption are not strong enough. There is also the possibility of corrosion in the event of damage to the top layer.

• Facade panels made from wood fibers... Such designs have recently been used more and more often. During the manufacturing process, they are split and then pressed under high temperature conditions using high pressure. To ensure the proper level of protection from the influence of environmental factors, as well as to give an attractive appearance, the surface is treated with a special paint. Such a product can last 15 years. The advantages are ease of installation, high level of strength, frost resistance (up to hundreds of cycles), thermal insulation and sound insulation, which cannot be said about metal products. There are also disadvantages - high flammability and swelling from moisture.

• Fiber cement facade panels... They are the most modern among all available designs and include cement, cellulose fibers, mineral additives. For the coating, polyurethane and acrylic are used, and the thickness is up to 15 mm. One square meter in terms of minimum thickness equals 16 kg. The advantages of this type of raw material include frost resistance (withstands up to 100 cycles), fire safety, and a sufficient noise absorption coefficient. Moreover, such facade panels do not rot and rust does not appear on them. However, fiber cement models strongly absorb water, which leads to their deformation, and also do not differ in resistance to impacts.

• Facade panels made of glass... Such structures are most often found in the buildings of the representative segment. For example, in hotel complexes, business centers. In the construction of houses, they are used extremely rarely, only when it comes to elite cottages with a unique designer facade. Based on the type of glass used, there are several panel variations. They can be burglar resistant, impact resistant, bullet resistant. Also, foamed glass granules, panels of crystallized type are often used. All glass installations have such advantages as a pleasant appearance, excellent sound and heat insulation characteristics, the ability to protect walls from ultraviolet radiation. The disadvantages are minor and consist in the high cost and complexity of installation work.

• Stone facade panels... Numerous materials are used for their production. Most often, granite and marble are used in practice. Indeed, these types of raw materials are characterized by high strength, although their weight is also significant and can reach 64 kilograms per square meter.The advantages of the products are resistance to frost, moisture, fire, since they are non-combustible substances. They can also withstand harsh environments with ease and are as robust as possible. The key disadvantage is the significant weight load on the fundamental part of the structure and load-bearing walls.

• Sandwich panels... Traditionally, they include several base layers. In particular, insulation, metal (2 layers) and vapor barrier can be distinguished. The advantages of sandwich panels are numerous - excellent thermal insulation, wide application temperature range, fire safety and high installation speed. The disadvantages are the lack of resistance to mechanical damage and the elements freezing to each other in the area of ​​the joints.

• Clinker thermal panels... Their basis is polyurethane foam and clinker tiles. This combination endows the finish with undeniable advantages. We are talking about excellent thermal and noise insulation, resistance to temperature extremes, humidity. The key disadvantage is the toxicity of some of the constituents.

• Polymeric facade panels... Such products have a high level of strength and reinforcement in the form of stiffening ribs. They are characterized by low weight - 5 kg per 1 sq. m. Advantages of products - ease of installation, resistance to corrosion, moisture, fire. Raw materials can withstand temperature conditions from -50 to +50 degrees. It serves for a long time, and is also resistant to ultraviolet radiation. But with temperature fluctuations, the characteristics may change. Facade panels are different not only in material, but also in other characteristics. So, depending on the design features, single-layer and multi-layer structures are distinguished. By the distribution of parameters - it can be the same or have several improved properties.

Advantages and disadvantages

Cladding with facade panels implies a lot of positive aspects.

1. Providing reliable protection of the facade from adverse weather conditions. In particular, changes in temperature, humidity.
2. Lack of susceptibility to corrosion, sunlight, maintaining a favorable microclimate in the building at any time of the year.
3. No need for preparatory measures just before installation. No need to level the walls, plaster them.
4. Ease of fastening facade panels, which is carried out by means of mechanical elements on walls or supporting structures. The process is similar to assembling a mosaic.
5. Possibility of organizing installation in vertical and horizontal direction, depending on individual wishes.
6. The versatility of the use of products due to their use in reconstruction and construction from scratch.
7. Creation of imitation of materials of natural origin. Most often, front panels imitate marble, sandstone, brick, wood, stone.

However, like any other building material, facade panels are not without drawbacks.

1. There are models that require a special complex installation. To do this, you will have to use the services of a master, which will cost a considerable amount of money.
2. Not all boards can be used in harsh climates.
3. Some facade panels are quite expensive, and not everyone can afford them.

Despite the disadvantages, these products have much more advantages.

Selection criteria for facade panels

The basement of the building is the most vulnerable, so the selection of products should be carried out as carefully as possible. The better the protection is chosen, the longer the building will last. A huge number of facade panels are presented on the modern market. And to make the selection as rational as possible, it is worth taking into account several rules.

1. In the process of choosing a tile from a foreign manufacturer, it is worth making sure that its quantity is correctly calculated. After all, if you make mistakes, you will have to wait a long time for the next import.
2. The cost of the facade panels also plays a role.Despite their relative cheapness, too low a price should stop and "dissuade" from buying: good materials will not cost suspiciously cheap.
3. Vertical and horizontal joints should be almost invisible.
4. In the process of choosing products, you should pay attention to all kinds of color schemes and design solutions: they should look harmonious and expressive, not spoil the overall look.

Of course, the material from which the facade panels are made must be durable, resistant to various weather conditions, non-flammable and durable. You should also pay attention to the degree of staining, thickness and texture of the facade panel.

The best facade panel firms

As already noted, the facade panel market is wide and multifaceted. It presents domestic and foreign brands. The most famous Russian manufacturers are Alta-Profil, FineBer, Grind Line, Nord Side and others. The most famous foreign manufacturers are Vox (Poland), Exteria and Nailite (USA), Novik and Canadaridge (Canada).

Below will be considered the most proven firms for the production of facade panels.

Docker

These products received an alternative name - "lightweight stone". Today they represent the personification of beauty and economy. They are characterized by simplicity and original appearance, due to which the building is transformed beyond recognition, and the cladding in the end looks like a stone.

Such structures are made from special raw materials made on the basis of polyvinyl chloride. This approach makes the material lightweight and easy to install. The similarities of Docker panels with stone and brick have also been achieved. This was facilitated by high production technology.

Facade panels of this brand are presented in a wide range of colors, which allows you to imitate all kinds of natural materials. They can be easily combined with each other, as well as harmoniously combined with other finishing materials of any origin.

"Dolomite"

The Russian brand offers quality products with the texture of the natural stone of the same name. It is made of polyvinyl chloride, which is characterized by optimal technical parameters. The panels are 3 m long and are intended for outdoor events. They are easy to install and maintain, keep the facade and basement from the negative effects of external factors and provide it with a pleasant appearance. Along with this, the panels are used in the decoration of interior walls and ceilings.

The cost of front panels depends on the configuration. The connection of the cladding elements is carried out using the "tongue-in-groove" method. Before starting work, you need to mount the lower guide. The material is environmentally friendly, since it does not emit toxic substances. It also does not burn, does not expand when heated, and is able to withstand various temperatures. During the entire period of operation, it retains its properties and appearance.

In addition, the manufacturer offers facade panels at a low cost, which allows significant savings.

"Grand line"

This company offers high quality products using progressive materials and technologies in the production process. In its workshops, the manufacturing process and the level of finished products are constantly monitored. After all, the territory has its own laboratory, whose specialists allow giving a guarantee for products up to 50 years.

The company is the leader of the Russian and European markets, producing profiled metal structures, as well as PVC products, as evidenced by the dynamics of its development. The staff employs over 3,000 specialists. More than 100 offices operate in Russia and the CIS. There are over 11 warehouses in the regions.

The company produces a wide range of materials required for construction. This is a folded roof, metal (ordinary and composite), fences, drainage systems, security.The assortment also includes metal and vinyl siding and related headings.

"Nordside"

The foundation of this company falls on 2001 (St. Petersburg). Since that time, it has been constantly evolving. In an abundance of variations, you can choose what is suitable for a particular building and meets the wishes of the buyer. The basement siding of this brand is created specifically for harsh winters, which gives it many distinctive features.

For the production of products, Austrian production lines and advanced technologies are used. Models easily imitate brick and stone, which makes the facade truly stylish and original. The panels have the following positive characteristics:

• low weight, which ensures the prevention of excessive load on the base;
• ease of installation activities;
• color retention for a long time;
• high level of material elasticity;
• ability to withstand temperature fluctuations;
• lack of the likelihood of fire;
• ease of care.

Alta Profile

The company is an excellent domestic manufacturer that has been on the market for over 20 years. During this time, she managed to adopt the best progressive technologies from abroad and set up the production of high-quality products at relatively low prices.

In the production process of facade panels intended for the organization of outdoor decoration, frost-resistant polymers are used, which retain their operational properties for a long time. Therefore, they gained popularity and became in demand among a wide range of consumers.

The products are characterized by the following features:

• resistance to aggressive external factors in the form of temperature fluctuations and precipitation typical of the Russian climate;
• resistance to the influence of aggressive media - various chemicals, because the material retains an attractive appearance, as well as optimal consumer properties for a long time;
• use in the manufacturing process of exclusively high-quality raw materials with a high level of environmental and fire safety;
• resistance of products to moisture and preservation of forms under the influence of temperature fluctuations, delamination and brittleness are excluded;
• a hurricane lock located above the mounting holes to provide protection from strong winds.

Thus, facade panels are presented in a wide variety, and there are a lot of firms that produce them.