11 best siding manufacturers

Siding is a panel mounted on a wooden or metal crate outside the house and allowing you to beautifully decorate the facade, as well as other sides of the building. This makes it possible to place additional insulation inside and better protect the walls from moisture and precipitation. When choosing a finishing material, you need to decide which siding manufacturer is better, which will help the given rating and reviews. But first, let's briefly review the criteria for choosing the lining itself, its types and advantages relative to other finishes.

How to choose a siding

Today, manufacturers produce a wide variety of siding for interior decoration. Before studying the rating of companies, let's remember a few basic criteria for choosing the lining itself:

1. Number of layers. On how the panels are covered depends on their resistance to fading and the effects of precipitation. Single-layer pigment coating is cheap, but will last up to 2 years, after which it will begin to fade and even peel. Primer and paintwork more durable. The best option would be three or four layers, but it costs more.
2. Impact resistance. When choosing a siding, you need to consider how the finish will behave when it hits a hail, stone or mechanical impact with hard objects. Some will bend and even, others will crack, and on the third there will be a dent.
3. Fire resistance. Siding manufacturers produce melting materials (category G1), which, when in contact with fire, release toxic gases. Another option is a completely non-flammable siding (category NG), which is useful where there is a high risk of fire.
4. Wind resistance. Residents of the open steppe zones and houses on a hill should pay attention to the stability of the siding gusts of wind. The indicator is measured in km / h and varies from 180 to 290.
5. Place of operation. There is an environmentally friendly siding suitable for interior decoration, and there is only the outside, which may emanate an unpleasant smell for the first time.
6. Texture. In addition to color, panels may be accompanied by a pattern imitating stone, natural wood or bricks, which in their own way will influence the design of the house.
7. Equipment. Choosing the cladding is to calculate not only the area, but also the number of corners, frames, height differences on the surface of the building. For registration of all difficult places to the siding is attached equipment in the form of a J-profile and other connectors, which is important to have for installation.
8. Certificate. The seller should check the certificate attached to the panels, which will guarantee a uniform painting, the desired profile cross section and other parameters.

Which siding is better than vinyl, acrylic or metal

In addition to the above selection criteria pay attention to the look of the siding itself, where there are several options with their pros and cons. Before considering the rating of manufacturers and reviews, it will be useful to note the main features of each type:

SIDING	ADVANTAGES	LIMITATIONS
VINYL	+ ATTRACTIVE PRICE + WELL RESISTANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN IMPACT + EASILY WASHED + EXCELLENT SERVE WITH A TEMPERATURE FROM -50 TO + 50º C + AT FIRE FIGHTING, NOT FLASHING + WIDE CHOICE OF FLOWERS + LIGHT WEIGHT	-BRIGHT COLORS YELLOW -HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT REQUIRES A COMPLETE INSTALLATION WITH A SOFT FIXING -On the sun is deformed -SUSPIC ON HIT - COMPARATIVELY SHORT SERVICE LIFE -SELVES TOXIC GASES WHEN BURNING
ACRYLIC	+ MULTILAYER STRUCTURE + IMPROVED UV-RESISTANCE + DO NOT DEFORM AT TEMPERATURE + 80º C + EASY INSTALLATION AND CARE + ECOLOGY + ELASTICITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT	-HIGH PRICE
METAL	+ THREE-LAYER PROFILE COATING + SERVICE LIFE 25-40 YEARS + WIDE COLOR PALETTE + PANELS DO NOT BURN + RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES + INSECTED IN IT	-COLOR FAST AFTER 10-15 YEARS -ESS TO KICK, THERE WILL BE A LENT - IN THE PLACES OF PAINT HALLS RUST -HIGH PRICE - HEAVYWELL AND NEED A RELIABLE ASSEMBLY - DROP THERMAL INSULATION

Rating the best manufacturers of siding

Having considered all the pros and cons, it is clear that siding is optimal for its insulation characteristics and durability. And the options for finishing the facade he has much more than other types of plating. We now turn directly to the manufacturers rating, compiled on the basis of customer reviews and craftsmen who use their products. In the preparation of the material was taken into account and the characteristics of the siding, which drew the attention of our experts. All this will help to choose the best products for home repairs or professional activities.

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Rating the best manufacturers of siding	1	Docke	4.9
	2	Vox	4.9
	3	ALTA PROFILE	4.8
	4	Mitten	4.8
	5	Tecos	4.8
	6	Grand line	4.7
	7	Nordside	4.7
	8	U-layer	4.7
	9	FINEBER	4.6
	10	Ortho	4.5
	11	FOUNDRY	4.5

Docke

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the ranking is occupied by the German manufacturer Docke, which is actively trying to produce high-quality, but affordable products. To this end, several own factories were opened in Russia, but all production is carried out on German equipment. Raw materials for the manufacture of siding is also imported from Germany. The company took the name, which is translated from the original language as “blanket” or “cover”, which symbolically indicates the priority activity to protect the walls of the building and roof. In the reviews, the master praises the brand for the fact that you can purchase parts anywhere, if something is wrongly calculated and there is an urgent need for additional strips or components.

Our experts ranked the manufacturer in the rating as the most universal product on offer. The company produces up to 9,000,000 m2 of siding per year, and among the products there are categories for people with any income level. The brand offers three series “Standard”, “Premium” and “Suite”, having a simple and complex textured natural wood finish, an elite acrylic series, and an economical one, launched in 2016.

Vox

Rating: 4.9

Bend appeared in 1992 in Poland and is now known in Europe, Asia and even North Africa. The priority developments of the manufacturer are otelochnye strips of vinyl, but along the way, the company is engaged in the manufacture of furniture, so the range of siding is not the widest. In the company's catalog, customers are offered facade systems with imitation of timber, socle panels with a pattern of stone and brick, giving the foundation massiveness, and ship siding with an overlap invoice. In addition, there are soffit strips for finishing the boxes and visors. In the reviews, users note the strength of the panels and the refractoriness, where after throwing a fire only after a while the siding began to melt.

Experts included the manufacturer in the rating due to well-written instructions, which indicate which elements except siding will be needed to finish each section of the facade (around the window openings, at the foundation, next to the door, at the corners of the building, under the wind board, etc.). This will help even the novice to navigate and buy all the details correctly, without overpaying for extra.

ALTA PROFILE

Rating: 4.8

Domestic manufacturer from the Moscow region, which began to produce siding in 1995. The company manufactures products for finishing houses in three categories: Acrylic, Prestige, Alta-siding. For installation of slats fittings of white and brown color are provided. The vinyl siding itself only comes in four colors: strawberry, light green, lemon and beige. Lovers of unusual exterior will like acrylic siding with a pistachio or purple hue. In the reviews, the craftsmen share that the skin is easily and evenly cut by the grinder, without any defects, which saves time during installation.

Experts added the manufacturer to the rating as the best in the production of the budget series "Alta-siding". Despite the affordability of this type of finish lasts the longest colors. According to the passport material will last up to 50 years.

Mitten

Rating: 4.8

The manufacturer is legally located in Canada, but geographically, products are manufactured throughout the world, including the territory of Europe. The brand has been known for more than 60 years and has been certified in Russia, where you can buy it since 1996. The siding manufacturer specializes only in vinyl products. There are several series, the most popular of which are OregonPride and Sentry. The manufacturer permits the installation even at a negative temperature, but in the responses the master must advise not to screw in the screws as far as they will go, otherwise the decoration will swell up during warming.

Our experts have included the manufacturer in the ranking as the best in strength among the developers of vinyl siding. The panels of the Canadian company have a cross section of 1.2 mm (1.1 mm for competitors) and are well tolerated by hail blows or attempts by vandals to damage the finish. The surface will even wash Karcher, because the skin will withstand heavy pressure.

Tecos

Rating: 4.8

A proven manufacturer from the international segment, which has been known in Russia for over 15 years. It produces acrylic and vinyl siding, the most diverse design. In the reviews, customers especially like double-rounded timber with a pattern of Canadian oak and strips with decoration under natural stone. The manufacturer is leading in Russia in terms of price availability of goods, but savings have affected the quality of the pigment layer, for which a guarantee of only 2 years is issued. To finish serving for a long time we recommend taking light tones such as the Lebanese cedar and use in houses closed by trees.

Experts added the manufacturer to the rating as the most controlling the subsequent sale of its products. From 2018, the company sets on its website the recommended retail prices for the end user, taking into account all the costs of intermediaries. This helps buyers find siding at a bargain price and not overpay greedy sellers.

What is better siding, brick or plaster

Before studying the rating of manufacturers it is worthwhile to finally make sure that the choice of finishes is correct, therefore we will compare three common options among themselves.

TYPE OF FINISH	ADVANTAGES	LIMITATIONS
SIDING	+ SERVING LONGER (FROM 10 TO 40 YEARS) + SIMPLE CARE (WASH) + GREAT CHOICE OF DESIGN DECISIONS IN COLORS AND FACTURE + DRY INSTALLATION + GOOD HEAT AND SOUND INSULATION	-DIFFICULT MOUNTING WITH BATTLE AND MULTIPLE COMPONENTS
BRICK	+ HIGH STRENGTH OF THE EXTERNAL LAYER + EXCELLENT INSULATION + SERVICE LIFE UP TO 100 YEARS (DEPENDING ON THE QUALITY OF THE BRICK) + DOES NOT BURN AND DOES NOT FLAME	MUST BE MIXED SOLUTION FOR INSTALLATION -HIGH PRICE -MALO DESIGN OPTIONS - TRANSPORTATION OF HEAVY MATERIAL WILL CONSUME SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND WILL EXPECT EXPENSIVE
PLASTER	+ ATTRACTIVE PRICE + FIRE SAFETY FINISH + STABILITY TO TEMPERATURE VIBRATIONS + NOT TOXIC + WALL "BREATHE" + EASY TRANSPORTATION OF COMPONENTS TO THE PLACE OF WORK	-REGULARLY FORMED CRACKS THAT NEED TO DECORATE AND SEEK - A LOT OF DIRTY WORK WHEN APPLIED FINISHING EASY TO DAMAGE A SOLID SUBJECT -BRANCHED DESIGN -WATCHED IN THE MOISTURE

Grand line

Rating: 4.7

European brand, which operates 8 factories in the territory of the Russian Federation. The manufacturer contains about 60 official offices for wholesale sales and cooperates with 7,000 dealers. Among the vinyl products are the Classic Collection and Premium, consisting of acrylic strips. A separate ruler produces Tundra siding for cold climates. The brand implements metal siding in the form of Ecobar, Shipboard and vertical slats, and more recently the manufacturer introduced a new model - Steel plaster.

We put the manufacturer in the ranking as the best in the range of siding. The company develops and sells vinyl, acrylic and metal siding with a variety of colors and textures. If you want to choose high quality, it is better to come to the seller, to see and touch the goods personally, which will help to find a suitable option.

Nordside

Rating: 4.7

The main office of the manufacturer is located in St. Petersburg, and distributors sell products in 50 regions of Russia and in the CIS countries. Total Nordside siding can be purchased in 6 countries at 389 points of sale. The company has been operating on the market for 16 years already and during this time at least 318,000 houses have been tiled with siding (statistics on the official website). For the manufacture of cladding materials involved European equipment. Raw materials are also used imported. The manufacturer provides a guarantee of up to 50 years from the date of purchase.The brand has three main lines: "Classic", "Lapland" and "Lapland log", allowing you to design a house for a different style. Recently, the manufacturer added a new series of "Karelia" with special relief.

We have placed the company in the rating of the best due to careful control of the products. Production complies with the international quality system ISO 9001, and Aditum OY (Finland) monitors compliance with standards, which increases consumer confidence.

U-layer

Rating: 4.7

Belarusian company supplying products to all CIS countries. The catalog contains the following positions: Common Timberblock and Timberblock Cedar, as well as the Spruce modification. There is a "shipboard timber", "Stone House" and "Block House". In parallel, the manufacturer provides a large selection of ceiling panels to beautifully decorate the facade of the building and join it to the roof. Designers regularly work on creating new textures and colors. In the reviews about him write that this is an average price option, but the masters complain about the difficult cutting grinder, so the installation process slows down due to cutting hacksaw.

Experts included the manufacturer in the rating because it has a large selection of siding for finishing the foundation. To do this, the company offers several directions of the invoice from the “Block” and “Stone” series, where there are colors: Burned Stone, Golden and Emerald. The model is notable for double lock, which increases the adhesion strength and anti-vandal resistance.

FINEBER

Rating: 4.6

Russian manufacturer specializing in vinyl finishing panels. At home, the brand occupies a leading position in sales, making strong competition to European goods. The company offers two types of profile: "Standard" and "Block House". At the first siding the ship wooden bar is imitated. The second pattern follows the shape of a log cabin. Colors for ease of choice divided into two categories: "Classic" and "Extra", characterized by bright colors.

Experts recommend this manufacturer of the rating as the most greedy. FineBer siding is cheaper even for Russian counterparts, therefore it is optimal for saving the family budget. Despite the cost, the product has a wide palette and relief. Wizards in the reviews advise only to choose lighter colors to protect themselves from premature burning out in the sun.

Ortho

Rating: 4.5

This is a domestic manufacturer engaged in the release of vinyl siding with a thickness of 1.1 mm. The country has two factories in Samara and Yekaterinburg, where the finishing panels are made and painted. All raw materials are purchased domestically, so logistic costs are minimal. The panels are made only of the horizontal type with a width of 205 and a height of 3660 mm. The goods are delivered in packs of 16 pieces each. Due to the accelerated burnout in the sun, the manufacturer focuses on light colors, where the most popular, judging by the reviews, are: Beech, Walnut, Cream, Beige, Lemon, Moonstone. Of the dark options, only two are available: Salad and Sapphire.

Experts added the manufacturer to the rating as another one with the most affordable products.This is the best option for warming baths or villas, if the building is in the shade of trees or other buildings.

FOUNDRY

Rating: 4.5

This is an American brand owned by the manufacturer Tapco Group. The company uses PVC as the basis, but through its own developments and experiments it has created a more durable and fade-resistant look that allows you to create various textures. Siding is made in the form of shingles, wild stone and bricks. There is another series with imitation of aged wood, deep grooves and expressive fibers. A special feature of the decoration is the complexity of the pattern, which does not repeat over 14 meters, which makes it impossible for an inexperienced observer to distinguish siding from natural materials. In their reviews, the masters admire such solutions as the “Scale” and “Kolchuga”.

Even at the dawn of its existence, the manufacturer set a goal to outperform competitors with polypropylene products with a variety of shapes and colors, which was completely possible. Today, the company's catalog has more than 100 types of siding on the relief. Experts recommend this brand as the highest quality rating, but not everyone can afford it because of its high cost.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.