11 best siding manufacturers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Siding is a panel fixed to a wooden or metal crate outside the house and allowing 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, we will briefly consider the criteria for choosing the skin itself, its types and advantages relative to other finishing options.

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 skin itself:

1. The number of layers. Their resistance to fading and the influence of precipitation depends on how the panels are covered. A single-layer pigment coating is cheap, but will last up to 2 years, after which it will begin to fade and even peel off. Primer and paintwork are more durable. Three or four coats are best, but they cost more.
2. Impact resistance. When choosing a siding, you need to take into account how the finish will behave when hail, stone or mechanical impact from hard objects hits. Some will bend and align, others will crack, and still others will dent.
3. Fire resistance. Siding manufacturers produce melting materials (category G1), which, when in contact with fire, emit toxic gases. Another option is completely non-combustible siding (category NG), which is useful where there is a high risk of fire.
4. Wind resistance. Residents of open steppe zones and houses on a hill should pay attention to the resistance of siding to 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, but there is only an external one, from which an unpleasant smell may emanate at first.
6. Texture. In addition to the color, the panels can be accompanied by a pattern that imitates stone, natural wood or bricks, which in its own way will affect the design of the house.
7. Equipment. When choosing a cladding, it is worth calculating not only the area, but also the number of corners, frames, height differences on the surface of the building. To decorate all difficult places, the siding comes with a J-profile and other connectors, which is important to have for installation.
8. Availability of a certificate. The seller should check the certificate attached to the panels, which will guarantee uniform painting, the desired profile section and other parameters.

Which siding is better than vinyl, acrylic or metal

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

SIDING TYPE	ADVANTAGES	LIMITATIONS
VINYL	+ ATTRACTIVE PRICE + WELL TO BEES IMPACT OF SNOW AND RAIN + EASY TO CLEAN + EXCELLENTLY SERVES AT TEMPERATURE FROM -50 TO + 50 ° C + ON CONTACT WITH FIRE MELTS AND DOES NOT BURN + WIDE RANGE OF COLORS + LIGHTWEIGHT	-LIGHT COLORS ARE YELLOW -HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT REQUIRES LIGHT INSTALLATION WITH LOOSE FIXATION -IN THE SUN IS DEFORMED -CRACKES ON IMPACT -RELATIVELY SHORT SERVICE LIFE – GENERATES TOXIC GASES WHEN BURNING
ACRYLIC	+ MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURE + INCREASED RESISTANCE TO UV RAYS + DOES NOT DEFORM AT + 80 ° C TEMPERATURE + EASY INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE + ENVIRONMENTAL + ELASTICITY TO MECHANICAL EXPOSURE	-HIGH PRICE
METAL	+ THREE-LAYER PROFILE COATING + SERVICE LIFE 25-40 YEARS + WIDE COLOR PALETTE + PANELS DO NOT BURN + RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES + INSECTS DO NOT BREED IN IT	-COLOR BURNS OUT AFTER 10-15 YEARS -If you hit, then there will be a dent – IN THE PLACES OF CHIPS, THE PAINT RUSSES -HIGH PRICE -HEAVY AND NEEDS RELIABLE INSTALLATION -LOWER THERMAL INSULATION

Rating of the best siding manufacturers

Having considered all the pros and cons, it is clear that siding is optimal in terms of insulation characteristics and service life. And he has much more options for finishing the facade than other types of cladding. Now let's go directly to the rating of manufacturers, compiled on the basis of feedback from buyers and craftsmen who use their products. In preparing the material, the characteristics of the siding itself were taken into account, which our experts drew attention to. All this will help you choose the best products for home renovation or professional activities.

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Rating of the best siding manufacturers	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	Yu-plast	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 manufacturer Docke, which is actively trying to produce high-quality but affordable products. For this, several of its own factories were opened in Russia, but all production is carried out on German equipment. Siding raw materials are 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 the roof. In the reviews, the masters praise the brand for the fact that in any place you can buy parts, if something is wrongly calculated and there is an acute need for additional strips or components.

Our experts ranked the manufacturer as the most versatile in terms of products offered. The companies produce 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 'Lux', which have a simple and complex textured finish like natural wood, an elite acrylic series, and an economical series launched in 2016.

Advantages

• many lines in design and price;
• service life up to 50 years;
• on the territory of Russia there are up to 7000 official points of sale.

disadvantages

• siding melts and releases harmful gases;
• most of the products are vinyl;
• the cost remains high.

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 vinyl trims, but along the way the company is engaged in the manufacture of furniture, so their range of siding is not the widest. In the company's catalog, customers are offered facade systems with imitation of timber, basement panels with a pattern for stone and brick, giving the foundation massiveness, and ship siding with an overlapping texture. In addition, soffit strips are provided for finishing boxes and visors. In the reviews, users note the strength of the panels and fire resistance, where, after being thrown into the fire, only after a while the siding began to melt.

The experts included the manufacturer in the rating thanks to a well-written instruction, which indicates which elements, besides siding, will be needed to finish each section of the facade (around window openings, near the foundation, next to the door, at the corners of the building, under the wind board, etc.). This will help even a beginner to navigate and buy all the parts correctly without overpaying for unnecessary ones.

Advantages

• refractory strips;
• profile with a cross section greater than that of analogues;
• high protection against counterfeiting with branded packaging and data on the label;
• detailed installation instructions.

disadvantages

• during frost in the house, a crackling sound is heard from the narrowing of the panels;
• at first there is an unpleasant odor;
• a small range of designs;
• specialize only in vinyl siding.

ALTA-PROFILE

Rating: 4.8

A domestic manufacturer from the Moscow region, which began to produce siding in 1995. The company manufactures products for home decoration in three categories: 'Acrylic', 'Prestige', 'Alta-siding'. Fittings in white and brown colors are provided for mounting the strips. The vinyl siding itself comes in only four colors: strawberry, light green, lemon and beige. Fans of an unusual exterior will love acrylic siding with a pistachio or purple hue. In the reviews, the masters share that the sheathing is easily and evenly cut with a grinder, without any defects, which saves time during installation.

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

Advantages

• there is acrylic siding with exotic flowers;
• affordable profile cost;
• angle grinder is cut without streaks and notches;
• a frame with a profile section of 0.4 mm is enough.

disadvantages

• siding of the 'Prestige' series quickly burns out (in 1-2 years);
• does not tolerate mechanical stress;
• limited color range of vinyl siding;
• expensive accessories.

Mitten

Rating: 4.8

The manufacturer is legally located in Canada, but geographically, the products are manufactured all over the world, including the territory of Europe. The brand has been known for over 60 years and has been certified in Russia, where it can be bought 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 allows installation even at negative temperatures, but in the reviews the masters are sure to advise not to screw in the screws all the way, otherwise the finish will swell when warming.

Our experts ranked the manufacturer as the best durability among vinyl siding developers. The panels of the Canadian company have a cross-section of 1.2 mm (1.1 mm from competitors) and are well tolerated by hail blows or attempts by vandals to damage the finish. Even Karcher can wash the surface, because the sheathing will withstand strong pressure.

Advantages

• high impact strength;
• withstands winds up to 290 km / h;
• guarantees for color fastness from 25 to 50 years depending on the series;
• preservation of the guarantee even if the owner of the house changes.

disadvantages

• sometimes the finish swells on the sunny side if improperly installed;
• no acrylic or steel options;
• high price.

Tecos

Rating: 4.8

A proven manufacturer from the international segment, which has been known in Russia for over 15 years. Produces acrylic and vinyl siding of a wide variety of designs. In the reviews, customers especially like the double rounded beams with a Canadian oak pattern and planks with a natural stone design. The manufacturer is the leader in Russia in terms of product affordability, but the savings have affected the quality of the pigment layer, for which a warranty is issued for only 2 years. In order for the finish to last a long time, we recommend taking light colors such as Lebanese cedar and using it in houses covered with trees.

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

Advantages

• there are rare terracotta shades for brick;
• own laboratory for quality control;
• production directly in Russia to reduce cost;
• availability of international certificates.

disadvantages

• assembly spikes and grooves do not always match exactly in location;
• no metal strips;
• burn-in warranty only 2 years;
• does not burn out homogeneous, but in spots.

Which is better siding, brick or plaster

Before studying the rating of manufacturers, it is worth finally making sure of the correct choice of finishes, so let's compare the three common options with each other.

FINISH TYPE	ADVANTAGES	LIMITATIONS
SIDING	+ SERVES LONGER (FROM 10 TO 40 YEARS) + EASY CARE (WASHING) + LARGE SELECTION OF DESIGNING SOLUTIONS IN COLORS AND TEXTURE + DRY INSTALLATION + GOOD HEAT AND SOUND INSULATION	-DIFFICULT INSTALLATION WITH BATHING AND MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES
BRICK	+ HIGH STRENGTH OF THE OUTER LAYER + EXCELLENT INSULATION + SERVICE LIFE UP TO 100 YEARS (DEPENDING ON THE QUALITY OF THE BRICK) + DOES NOT BURN AND DO NOT MELT	-You need to knead the mortar for installation -HIGH PRICE – FEW DESIGN OPTIONS – TRANSPORTATION OF HEAVY MATERIAL WILL REQUIRE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND WILL BE EXPENSIVE
PLASTER	+ ATTRACTIVE PRICE + FIRE RESISTANT FINISH + RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE VIBRATIONS + NOT TOXIC + WALL 'BREATHES' + EASY TRANSPORTATION OF COMPONENTS TO THE WORK PLACE	– CRACKS ARE REGULARLY FORMED, WHICH NEEDED TO EXTEND AND REPLACE -MUCH DIRTY WORK WHEN APPLYING -FINISHING EASILY DAMAGE TO A SOLID OBJECT -LIMITATION OF DESIGN -SETS IN MOISTURE

Grand line

Rating: 4.7

European brand, which has 8 factories in the territory of the Russian Federation. The manufacturer maintains about 60 official wholesale offices and cooperates with 7000 dealers. Vinyl products include the Classic collection and the Premium collection of acrylic planks. Tundra siding is produced in a separate line for regions with cold climates. The brand sells metal siding in the form of Ecobeam, Shipboard and vertical slats, and more recently the manufacturer introduced a new model – Steel Plaster.

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

Advantages

• a written guarantee is issued;
• often give a free fan to track fading;
• a wide range of colors from Dark oak to Vanilla;
• withstands severe frosts.

disadvantages

• comes across a different shade in one batch;
• there is dust in the package, therefore, washing is required immediately after installation;
• it is difficult to find near-window slopes identical to the color of the siding;
• there is a canvas with burrs.

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. In 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 and during this time at least 318,000 houses have been covered with siding (statistics on the official website). For the production of cladding materials, European equipment is used. The raw materials are also imported. The manufacturer provides a guarantee up to 50 years from the date of purchase. The brand has three main lines: 'Classic', 'Laplandia' and 'Laplandia log', which allow you to design a house for a different style. Recently the manufacturer has added a new series 'Karelia' with a special relief.

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

Advantages

• a wide range of textures and colors;
• new models are added regularly;
• the goods are certified and quality is constantly monitored.

disadvantages

• brittle in winter due to the reduced amount of plasticizer;
• only vinyl siding options;
• the mounting slots have thin bridges.

Yu-plast

Rating: 4.7

Belarusian company supplying products to all CIS countries. The catalog contains positions: Regular Timberblock and Timberblock Cedar, as well as the modification Spruce. There is 'Ship's Beam', 'Stone House' and 'Block House'. In parallel, the manufacturer provides a large selection of ceiling panels in order to beautifully decorate the facade of the building and dock it with the roof. Designers regularly work on creating new textures and colors. In the reviews they write about it that this is an average price option, but the craftsmen complain about the difficult cutting with a grinder, so the installation process slows down due to cutting with a hacksaw.

The experts included the manufacturer in the rating because he has a large selection of siding for finishing the foundation. To do this, the company offers several directions of texture from the 'Block' and 'Stone' series, where there are colors: Burnt stone, Golden and Emerald. The model is notable for a double lock, which increases traction strength and anti-vandal resistance.

Advantages

• European raw materials at the core;
• strength despite temperature extremes;
• do not overload the frame due to the light weight;
• many options for decorating the base.

disadvantages

• in the range of products only from vinyl;
• the surface deteriorates from pinching during installation;
• difficult to cut with a grinder.

FINEBER

Rating: 4.6

Russian manufacturer specializing in vinyl trim panels. In its home country, the brand occupies a leading position in sales, making a powerful competitor to European goods. The firm offers two types of profiles: 'Standard' and 'Block House'. The first siding imitates a ship's wooden beam. In the second, the drawing repeats the shape of a log frame. For convenience, the colors are divided into two categories: 'Classic' and 'Extra', distinguished by bright colors.

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

Advantages

• compliance with international requirements;
• large selection of spotlights;
• not brittle in bending;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• with long slats, it is difficult to snap the lock;
• you need a special device to connect the profile.

Ortho

Rating: 4.5

This is a domestic manufacturer engaged in the production of vinyl siding with a thickness of 1.1 mm. There are two factories in the country in Samara and Yekaterinburg, where finishing panels are produced and painted. All raw materials are purchased domestically, so the logistics costs are minimal. Panels are made only of horizontal type with a width of 205 mm and a height of 3660 mm. The product is 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: Light green and Sapphire.

The experts added the manufacturer to the rating as another with the most affordable products. This is the best option for insulating a bath or summer cottage if the building is in the shade of trees or other buildings.

Advantages

• withstands wind gusts of 240 km / h;
• designed for temperatures from -50 to +50 degrees;
• easy installation with easy connection of locks;
• one of the cheapest.

disadvantages

• twists when heated in the sun;
• components at a price like siding itself;
• turns yellow from UV rays;
• poor choice of texture.

FOUNDRY

Rating: 4.5

It is an American brand owned by the manufacturer Tapco Group. The company uses PVC as a basis, but through its own developments and experiments, it has created a more durable and fade-resistant look that allows you to create a variety of textures. Siding is made in the form of shingles, wild stone and bricks. There is another series with an aged wood imitation, deep grooves and expressive fibers. A 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. Masters in the reviews admire solutions such as 'Scales' and 'Chainmail'.

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

Advantages

• 50-year guarantee;
• completely does not support combustion (class A for fire safety);
• rich assortment of relief and a full palette of colors;
• the patented pigment coating retains brightness for a long time.

disadvantages

• in Russia can be purchased from only one exclusive WRS distributor;
• high price

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.