|
The process of using materials on the walls and roof to enclose a house, providing protection against weather is known as cladding. There are various types of wall cladding such as wood, stone, metal, PVC, and these may be plain and polished or covered with textured materials like fabrics, paneling and wall papers or painted.
Wood cladding is very common type of cladding. This material is made up of wood planks derived from oak, pine and cedar trees. Wood cladding is naturally weather-resistant, environment-friendly and thermally insulating. This material is quite durable, but requires more maintenance than most other kinds of cladding. It must be treated for termites every few years, and tends to need repainting or a touch-up quite frequently.
Wall Cladding – Purpose and Technique
Vinyl Cladding: It is the most common exterior finish used on buildings This material is made from rows of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin panels. It is a cheap cladding material that is easy to cut, install and replace as necessary. As green building interests increase, more and more attention is being paid to the off-gassing effects of PVC cladding. This material is said to release toxic fumes as it interacts with the air. These elements can potentially be harmful to humans, and may irritate respiratory illnesses like asthma.
Exterior Insulation and Finishing System (EIFS) is a type of building exterior wall cladding system that provides exterior walls with an insulated finished surface and waterproofing in an integrated composite material system. EIFS is a system of plastic insulating panels covered by a synthetic stucco-like material. EIFS are one of today's most popular exterior cladding products for commercial buildings such as schools, offices, and high rises. Dyes and pigments are used to color EIFS as it is applied, or it can be painted. It also aids in improved drainage mechanism.
Metal Cladding: For a modern, industrial type of décor Sheets of aluminum, copper, tin or stainless steel can be adhered to the wall. Depending on the size and weight of the material it may be secure to the wall with adhesive or screwed into the wall studs. Metal cladding will not rust or corrode when exposed to moisture or saltwater, and can withstand storms and harsh conditions better than many other cladding products. Metal cladding in general is fairly expensive, though it is resistant to rot, termites, and most kinds of damage.
Stone Veneer: Hard surface cladding is slips of real stone and brick which can be bonded and fixed to most surfaces. They are a great way of giving a new look to interiors. Real stone sand stone, faux stone, veneer stone, Brick can be bonded and fixed to most surfaces, including timber framed properties and even metal lath. It can be applied in random or course pattern, both allow the natural beauty to really show through. Stone effacing offers excellent levels of insulation and resistance to the elements if carried out correctly, it will last lifetime of the building.
|
Participants