Exterior cladding

May 3rd, 2011

Building Cladding

1. What is cladding2. Types of cladding3. Construction methods4. 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

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Advantages 1. Low maintenance2. Protection from weather elements– UV light protection– Water – Heat– Dust – Chemical pollution

3. light weight (structure value)4. Aesthetic appeal

Disadvantages

1. Higher initial cost2. Construction time3. Constant washing needed

Assignment

Find and hand draw a metal cladding construction method step by step (5 steps) each on A4 size paper.