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.

COMPONENTS

INSTALLATION SYSTEMS

 Attached System
 Curtain Wall System
 Infill System

ATTACHED SYSTEM
Has 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.

CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM

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.
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.  Disadvantage: 1. Structural frame is difficult to
insulate. 2. Differential movement between structural frame and cladding resulting
additional heat loss and heat gain to the interior environment. 3. React to climate and
change volume as they age.

TYPES OF CLADDING
TIMBER CLADDING
it is an attractive and economical way to finish the exterior of both old and new buildings.
Naturally durable woods such as larch and cedar provide a hard wearing, protective layer
against the elements and they are excellent insulators.
Many different species of wood are suitable for exterior timber cladding because of their
natural resistance to decay

PVC CLADDING
PVC cladding was developed in Europe in the 1970s. It was used as a decorative interior wall
finish and had unique properties compared to other wall cladding at the time. PVC panels
usually have a hollow core and are lightweight with a smooth surface for decoration and a
tongue-and-groove system for easy installation.
STONE WALL CLADDING

The construction industry uses stone veneer, tiles, and slabs for various wall cladding applications.

Have a Natural Look-n-Feel with Natural Stone Wall Cladding. Natural Stone Wall Cladding Can
Increase the Value of Property. Stone Wall Cladding Insulate Property from Weather Extremities.

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 imaginable.
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

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.

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.
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.

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.
STONE CLADDING

Stone cladding brings a feel of natural style and elegance  Uses thin layers of natural or
stimulated stones  Expensive and labour intensive

CURTAIN WALL
Curtain wall systems are non-structural cladding systems for the external walls of buildings.
They are generally associated with large, multi-storey buildings.

Curtain walls separate the interior from the exterior, but only support their own weight and
the loads imposed on them (such as wind loads, seismic loads, and so on) which they
transfer back to the primary structure of the building. This is in contrast to many forms of
traditional construction in which the external walls are a fundamental part of the primary
structure of the building.
BRICK CLADDING

Brick cladding is a construction term that means brick to coat another type of material, for
some sort of function or to make it look better. It also protects the coated item from the
elements.
One of the most important advantages of the cladding process is that it makes it so that the
building or materials it’s used on requires less maintenance, when you compare it to
painting. Most of the kinds of brick cladding on a building just has to be washed to stay
looking good.
Another good thing about cladding is that it helps the structure it’s installed on to resist
being ruined by the weather, mold and pollutants. It also helps prevent cracking, since it
protects the building from extreme heat and cold.

The basic purpose of external cladding is protection, and brick is one of the sturdier types
that you can put on a building, to help protect it from both the elements and from normal
wear and tear. 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.

MOSAIC CLADDING
Small tiles plastered onto the wall surface for aesthetic appeal.  Has no insulation property.
 Available in variety of colours.