Exterior cladding May 3 rd, 2011
Building Cladding 1.What is cladding 2.Types of cladding 3.Construction methods 4.Advantages and disadvantages
What is cladding? Cladding is the covering of the exterior of a building with another material for weather control or aesthetic purposes.
Types of cladding Timber Terracotta Metallic : – Aluminum – Copper – Zinc – Brass Synthetic Solar
Timber cladding
Terracotta cladding
Copper cladding
Zinc cladding
Brass cladding
Aluminum & timber cladding
Solar cladding
Advantages 1.Low maintenance 2.Protection from weather elements – UV light protection – Water – Heat – Dust – Chemical pollution 3. light weight (structure value) 4.Aesthetic appeal
Disadvantages 1.Higher initial cost 2.Construction time 3.Constant washing needed
Assignment Find and hand draw a metal cladding construction method step by step (5 steps) each on A4 size paper.