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Understanding Building Cladding Types

Cladding is a nonstructural material used as the exterior covering for buildings, enhancing both aesthetics and protection. Various materials such as aluminum, brick, and glass can be used for cladding, which provides benefits like improved mechanical strength, thermal insulation, and sound absorption. Additionally, cladding helps reduce water absorption and offers protection against sun and pollution.

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Understanding Building Cladding Types

Cladding is a nonstructural material used as the exterior covering for buildings, enhancing both aesthetics and protection. Various materials such as aluminum, brick, and glass can be used for cladding, which provides benefits like improved mechanical strength, thermal insulation, and sound absorption. Additionally, cladding helps reduce water absorption and offers protection against sun and pollution.

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THE PRINCIPLE OF

CLADDING
Compiled by Arch Enp Marie Grace A. Patadlas
Cladding
A nonstructural material (or the surface formed by such a material) used as the
exterior covering for the carcass or framework of a building.
Related terms: siding, veneer.

(Harris dictionary of Architecture)


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Aluminum Cladding
Brick Cladding
Ceramic Cladding Materials for
Concrete Cladding
Fiber Cement Cladding cladding
Glass Cladding
Stainless Steel Cladding
Stone Cladding
Vinyl Cladding
Wooden Cladding

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Boosts a structure’s mechanical strength.
It provides aesthetic value in addition to
protecting the underlying structure. Advantages
It improves thermal insulation.
It serves as decoration.
Increases temperature while improving crack
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resistance.
It also reduces the absorption of water.
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Provides additional sun protection.
Chemical and air pollution protection.
Assemble the necessary acoustics for sound
absorption or insulation.
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