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Siding is a compact system that consists of metal boards , shaped with cleverly designed joints and accessories. Siding is a new technology in the construction and metal panels are higher because their improved qualities. The final impression, at houses covered with metal panels is that they look great. Metal siding have superior qualities that really improve the aspect and the resistance of a house one of them being their high resistance to UV rays . Metal siding have in its composition a pigment that prevent its degradation under the action of sunlight, so do not fade and do not age prematurely. Another quality of site siding is high elasticity, though is a hard material. At the impact it resist better than paneling, which have a chamber structure. On the other hand, paneling, because of the structure is more efficient as a final layer of insulation. Metal siding wall panels are manufactured in heavy gauge steel for facility maintenance of industrial buildings that require special design for corrosive atmosphere protection, fire resistance walls, noise control and other unique requirements.

Metal siding can be found in a wide variety of metals, colors and styles, being used for modern and retro buildings but also for industrial ones. The most known and used metal used for siding is aluminum. Aluminum siding is a perfect complement to any home exterior. Strengthening home decor, Siding Aluminum is extremely strong in nature and can withstand bad weather conditions, corrosion, and water. Although virtually no maintenance, the need occasional cleaning to remove unwanted particles so as to beauty and brightness is maintained for long. Siding aluminum it is ideal for those houses that are situated in the coast area, with a lot of humidity and salt, because aluminum reacts very well with salt creating a protective layer of oxide of aluminum, that will protect the surface of the siding for further degradation. Another metal used for siding is steel, but this can form rust making the siding looking ugly and in the same time making the structure of the material become weaker. Although, steel siding have the advantage of being very resistant in area prone to storms.

There are some advantages and disadvantages of using metal siding. The advantages refers to the fact that metal siding is very resistant, it doesn't requires great maintenance, it is resistant to fire and to bad weather conditions and can have a great cost. Still , metal siding has some disadvantages : the cost of energy for their manufacture is really high, their installation may be very difficult because of their weight and sometimes there is a long way they have to make in order to be transported from their place of manufacturing to the point of use.

Some of the most known manufacturer on the metal roof market is Gerard Roofing that made the first metal profile by pressing in the tiles 50 years ago. After this experience, the company obtained the knowledge and expertise necessary to produce stone coated metal tile for houses in order to enjoy the safety and durability of the most resistant natural products. Both the quality of the Gerard tiles , guaranteed by the results in independent testing laboratories and by the quality assurance programs, and unique system for fixing the tiles, the roof gives a great resistance in even the most adverse weather conditions, preventing serious damage, if houses are covered with Gerard.

Rautaruukki supplies components, complete systems and solutions in civil engineering and metal industry, accelerate the construction process, focusing on the life cycle of buildings and improving the quality of construction constitute major priorities for this area of activity, the company's solutions and supporting these objectives .Profiled sheets, folded board for facades and roofs, including self-supporting systems, box panels, insulating sandwich panels, rainwater systems, architectural facades elements for steel cladding, cold rolled profiles for secondary structure is in large product range of Rautaruukki ,are the result of over 40 years of this at a high level of professionalism and quality in the international market profile.

Another metal roof manufacturer called Plannja is the market leader in Scandinavia in terms of building materials of steel sheet. It is part of the concern Swedish Steel producer Plannja in the steel sheet or aluminum by mechanical turning, bending, pressing, shaping, painting. The range of production between profiles for walls and roof, flat board, box front, systems for rainwater collection and disposal. Plannja offer complete installation packages for your roof for a safe and functional construction, the tiles, accessories, to the last screw needed. Each of the products is an important part of complete system solutions offered by Plannja.

Kami manufacturer started their production in 1977 and developed and patented a unique method of production so that they were the first manufacturer able to produce traditional-looking steel sheet tile with lengths greater than seven meters. Pressing the tiles in combination with high-speed technique for pressing, confers a resistance sheet that is reflected in an increased carrying capacity and rigidity to support the weight corresponding to one person - qualities superior to those of competing products. Their innovations are taken into account throughout the world. They have a production license in the U.S., Japan, Australia, China, South Africa, Malaysia and Venezuela. They also own a factory production, named Kalix which is for the European market only.