CLADDING
ARC 242: Construction II
Lecture By: Mahmudul Chowdhury
CLADDING
What?
How?
CLADDING | What is Cladding
• Building cladding is the exterior skin, or envelope of a building, and includes all
moisture barriers and siding materials used to cover the outside of the structure.
• While the term cladding is widely used in Europe and Australia, these exterior finish
materials are typically known as siding in North America.
• Cladding can serve both a decorative and a functional purpose. It is used to
complement the architectural style of the building while also offering protection from
rain, wind, snow, and other outside elements.
• Building cladding can also add insulation to the structure while minimizing sound
transmission through the walls.
CLADDING | Components
• Sandwiched • Holds the exterior
into panels or material to the
added in the building.
Support
form of batts, Framing • Transfers loads
Insulation imposed on
blankets, rigid
boards or fills. exterior to
structural frame
• Eg: Gypsum
Board
• Ease of • Architectural
construction treatment
between Interior applied to
panelized Joints Finishes interior face of
systems. supporting
• Compensate frame.
for movement.
• Air gaps, weep
holes and
Internal
Drainage sealants as
prevention against
water leakage.
CLADDING | Installation Systems
Attached
System
Curtain Wall
System
Infill System
CLADDING | Attached System
• Exterior cladding attached directly to
structural frame in large panels which
span one or more stories or bays.
• Example: precast concrete or steel-stud
frames welded or bolted to attachments
built into the structural frame.
• Primary advantage: ability to fully
insulate the exterior walls and protect
the structural frame from deteriorating
effects of weather.
CLADDING | Curtain Wall
• Similar to attached system except it is attached to
the structural frame with clip angles or sub-
framing.
• Examples: metal or glass walls which enclose most
modern skyscrapers. Also, natural stones and light
weight precast panels.
• Primary advantage: standard design requiring less
time in pre-construction and manufacturing.
CLADDING | Infill System
• Cladding material is installed between exterior
floor slab edges and the exposed exterior
columns of the structural frame being the
identifying feature.
• Example: pre-cast concrete, masonry, glass or
combination of these.
• Primary advantage: installed from the interiors
without relying on external scaffolding.
CLADDING | Infill System
• Disadvantage:
➢ Structural frame is difficult to insulate.
➢ Differential movement between structural frame and
cladding resulting additional heat loss and heat gain
to the interior environment.
➢ React to climate and change volume as they age.
CLADDING | Types
• TIMBER CLADDING
Interior •
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PVC CLADDING
STONE CLADDING
BACKPAINTED GLASS CLADDING
Cladding •
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CERAMIC CLADDING
WALLPAPER
• TERRACOTTA CLADDING
Exterior •
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STONE CLADDING
METAL CLADDING (ACP CLADDING)
STICK FRAME CLADDING
Cladding •
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CURTAIN WALL (GLASS)
FIBRE CEMENT CLADDING
• BRICK CLADDING
CLADDING | Timber Cladding
• Timber cladding is done in dry areas and
hilly areas.
• Effective temperature insulator as it
keeps the interior cool.
• Fitted by tongue and groove joints
mostly.
• Requires thorough maintenance.
CLADDING | Timber Cladding
• Look of elegance and warmth and can
be painted any colour.
CLADDING | PVC Wall Cladding
• Great looks, long lasting, low maintenance, provides stone,
timber etc. look, moisture resistant and can be used in wet
areas.
CLADDING | Stone Cladding
• Brings a feel of natural style and
elegance
• Uses thin layers of natural or
stimulated stones
• Expensive and labor intensive
CLADDING | Stone Cladding
CLADDING | Back painted Glass
• Popular interior wall cladding
feature in homes and commercial
buildings. Provides posh, clean
and sophisticated look.
• Colour Spray is a uniquely
formulated resin based paint
system which is ideal for the back
painting of glass for wall
claddings in any colour
CLADDING | Ceramic cladding
• Ceramic cladding resists changes
in temperature and atmospheric
attack from pollution, acid rain and
smog.
• Fixed to the buildings by an
adhesive.
• Available in different colours and
style.
• Long lasting
CLADDING | Wallpapers
• Used for completely aesthetic purposes
they are available in infinite number of
patterns and designs. Due to their
texture and sheen, they score over
paints. They are paper, vinyl and real
fabric based.
CLADDING | Exterior Cladding
• Great way to brighten up the
outside of a house.
• Available in different
materials such as metal
sheeting, composite panels,
plastic panels, etc.
• Used to transform a bland and
boring brickwork into a major
feature in the landscape.
CLADDING | Metal Cladding
• Aluminium composite panels (ACP) &
extruded aluminium are used. They are
light weight, non-corrosive and
recyclable in nature, have high strength-
to-weight ratio and come in diverse
colours and finishes.
• Copper, another type of metal cladding is
used for its aesthetics alone.
• Zinc is very expensive but aesthetically
eye-catching and durable.
CLADDING | Terracotta Cladding
• Natural clay based tiles
factory extruded and
kiln dried to provide a
durable cladding
product.
• Colour is created by
adding specific dyes,
custom shapes also
possible.
CLADDING | Curtain Wall Cladding (Glass)
CLADDING | Brick Cladding
• For safety reasons, brick cladding is not
recommended in seismically active areas,
where bricks could collapse during an
earthquake.
• Brick cladding is designed to shed and repel
water so that the water cannot reach the
internal framing of the building. This reduces
the risk of damage to the framing caused by
mold and mildew. It also keeps the interior dry
and pleasant.
CLADDING | Tile Cladding
• Small tiles plastered onto the wall surface for
aesthetic appeal.
• Has no insulation property.
• Available in variety of colours.
CLADDING | Rain-screen Cladding
Rain screen cladding includes an outer skin (of rear-ventilated)
cladding attached to an existing/new building. While the outer layer
takes care of the exterior weather elements, the inner layer provides
thermal insulation and carries the wind load, hence conserving energy.
CLADDING | Green Wall
• With the advent of green buildings, the trend of green walls have
come into place.
• It can be installed both in the interiors and the exterior.
CLADDING | Green Wall
CLADDING | Window Capping
Application of aluminum or vinyl sheeting ,cut and formed with a brake to
fit over the exterior, wood trim of a building is called window capping.
The aluminum is intended to make aging trim with peeling paint look
better, reduce future paint maintenance, and provide a weather-
proof layer to control the infiltration of water.
CLADDING | Methods of Cladding
• Direct Adhered – This is one of the most common methods. It is thinner,
less expensive and doesn't require any onsite drilling
• Spot Bonding – similar to the direct adhered but epoxy is only applied to
about 10% of the area resulting in gaps or pockets of air between the stone
and the wall reduces the chances of water staining.
• Mechanical Bonding - This method involves fixed or embedded anchors
or ties being used to attach the stone to the surface
CLADDING | Methods of Cladding
• Aluminium/steel Backing
Aluminium panels are shaped to fit the project perfectly, and to interlock with each
other, before being mounted to the surface using runner clips. (ext. cladding)
CLADDING | Pros and Cons
ADVANTAGE DISADVANATGE
• Low Maintenance • Initial installation is costlier
• Can be easily cleaned than normal paint.
• Protection from weather • Needs timely maintenance.
elements • If not installed properly, the
• Noise, heat control units tend to fall off.
• Light weight • Installation time is huge
depending on the surface of
• Aesthetic appeal
the building
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