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.