Claddings can be made from materials such as wood, aluminum, brick, imitation stone, or metal plastic. They form the outer covering of a building that separates it from the exterior elements. Claddings are constructed for a number of reasons, and generally, they are for protective, insulation, and aesthetic purposes.
Protective Covering
Claddings are used to protect the building structure from the elements such as torrential rains, typhoons, heat, and fire.
Water can bring damage to a building, and so does strong winds. With claddings, rainwater and wind are shifted away from the building structure, which makes buildings protected while its occupants are kept safe from slipping because of wet floors or from dust and allergens that the winds may be carrying. In regions where they experience extreme weather conditions, facade cladding are very important. The change of weather from scorching and humid temperatures at one point to freezing conditions at another point can pose hazards to the mechanical structure of buildings. Claddings increase the adaptability of buildings to such weather conditions.
Before, claddings are faced with the issue of their susceptibility to fire because of the materials used. Buildings should be educated on this issue to know other fire hazards that the installation of claddings can give. Some claddings are fire-resistant, while the architectural design of claddings can eliminate the chimney effect in cases of fire. In this way, claddings can be a protective covering against fire.
Aesthetic Envelope
When claddings are constructed, they provide the façade of a whole building. For building owners who give importance to the aesthetic aspect of claddings, they have all the options of claddings that can enhance the external appearance of their building without compromising the protective function of claddings. Aluminum, bricks, and imitation stones are materials that are both protective and aesthetic. When built correctly, claddings can complement the architectural design of the building.
One property of ideal claddings is its free-maintenance. When choosing a claddings material, building owners should be able to know what materials do not require maintenance because, with just a drop of rain or a wind blow, dust and dirt will be flashed or blown away. This makes claddings clean and beautiful all the time.
Insulation Effect
One of the most important functions of claddings is insulation. When appropriately installed, claddings can regulate the heat inside the building by limiting heat transfer. This makes buildings in tropical areas cooler while buildings in temperate regions are made warmer. In areas with extreme weather conditions, claddings are really crucial for their insulation properties.
When you are decided to have claddings on your building or replace an existing one, you should see a claddings consultant for their professional opinion.…