Exterior cladding May 3 rd, 2011. Building Cladding 1.What is cladding 2.Types of cladding 3.Construction methods 4.Advantages and disadvantages.

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.