Pros and cons of Canadian cedar siding

by Ivan Q. programmer

The advantages of cedar siding panels:

1. The panels have the texture of natural wood;

2. Perfectly masks the shortcomings made during construction;

3. Resistance to weather and climate manifestations;

4. Easy installation, self-installation;

5. Light weight, plating does not create an additional load on the walls;

6. Long service life;

7. Wide range of colors, availability of appropriate components.

The disadvantages of the material include:

1. Temperature changes of the sizes (wooden panels practically do not change even at sharp fluctuations);

2. With a sharp mechanical effects (especially in the cold) vinyl breaks down;

3. Wood panels can be affected by mold or fungus, require constant maintenance and updating of the protective coating;

4. Prices are slightly higher than other samples.

Among Canadian manufacturers can distinguish the company:

1. Kaycan;

2. Mitten;

3. Remico;

4. Gentek;

5. Royal.

The main technical characteristics of cedar siding:

Panel thickness - 1.02-1.14 mm;
The length of the panels - 2.5-4 m;
Panel width - 17-23.5 cm;
The number of panels in the package - 17-30 pieces;
Lining area per 1 package - 9.3-18.6 square meters;
The temperature shrinkage / reverse is less than 3%;
The working temperature range is from -50 to +50 degrees Celsius, installation can be made up to -20 degrees;
Anti-fossil lock withstands wind gusts at speeds up to 226 km / h;
The service life of the panels - 50 years.