Cladding offers weather resistance, additional thermal insulation, and protection while improving the appearance of the structure. There are different types of cladding building materials available. Cladding can be fire-retardant and PEFC certified to avoid fire accidents. Today’s technological innovations include self-cleaning models that are impact-resistant and ecological FSC-certified cladding.

 How to Choose Cladding?

To choose the right cladding, you must consider the different types of configurations, appearances, finishes, and colors. Start with identifying which parts of the home or building require cladding and note the areas that have higher exposure to heat, cold, sun, or rain.

What are the cladding building material choices?

The top materials used for architectural cladding include stone, metal, and wood. Metal is the most durable cladding building material, and even though they are expensive, bronze or titanium are at the top of the list. Stone is the next option as a cladding building material. It is also highly durable, but it can crack over time based on the thickness and exposure to extreme weather conditions. This includes not only the types of natural stone but engineered stone as well. Finally, wood is preferred because of its rustic and country-style look. It can be pricey, and it also has the tendency to crack over time if it is not properly maintained and treated. Wood also includes natural wood and engineered wood.

How are Cladding Installed?

Primarily, there are two main types of installation. They are:

Single-Skin Cladding – In this type of installation, the cladding is added to the building directly, and it acts as an external barrier.

Double Skin Cladding – This cladding installation includes insulation between the two layers of cladding.

You can also opt for ventilated cladding or insulated cladding. However, it is important to remember that you should install ventilation to avoid moisture retention under the panelling, between the cladding and the insulation, and between the cladding and the load-bearing wall. In the absence of insulation, the thickness of the cleats is enough to create this blade.

Ravine –

This is a unique cladding design that includes deep, slender ribs with wide and flat pans. It has concealed fixing system for a clean finish. The best thing is you can customize it according to your requirements for exact architectural cladding.

Horizon-

– This is a versatile panel design that runs horizontally or vertically. It doesn’t matter which direction you choose; they are ideal for a home because it offers an aesthetically pleasing contemporary solution for all types of building structure. Also, it comes in a variety of different finishes.

Alpine-

This cladding design includes flat pans and tall, slender ribs, making heads turn. The panel comes with two different options. Due to this, you can use the panel as a roof or wall cladding. It is a simple design, but it is available in a variety of designs.

How to Choose the Right Configuration?

The cladding configuration will alter the appearance of the building or home, and it can offer the necessary protection from extreme cold or heat. There is a wide array of cladding configurations, including panel, strip, sheet, cassette, brickwork, mesh, textile, shingle, and tube. The brickwork configuration includes exterior cladding made with bricks. It is perfect for homes exposed to cold weather conditions because the bricks are added to the exterior façade. It offers thermal insulation that will protect the home from external weather conditions. The cassette panel is a versatile open-jointed configuration and is ideal for vertical or horizontal application on high-rise or low-rise structures.