Before hiring cladding manufacturers for cladding services you must know whats the best option suitable to your needs. Here are some attributes of cladding material for you to make an informed decision.

1. Types of Cladding

2. What is Cladding
• The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary
structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces
• Cladding is an exterior finishing system akin to a skin or an additional non-load
bearing layer which serves a dual purpose.

3. What is the function of Cladding?
• Used for protecting the interiors of the house from the harsh weather elements and for
a decorative exterior
• Improving the aesthetic appeal
• Extremely quick to install when done by professionals,
• Exceptionally durable and robust and can last for a very long time
• Can last for an exceptionally long time depending on the quality of materials and
weather the house endures in a typical year
• Cladding is generally attached to the structure of the building but it does not contribute
to its structural stability
• Cladding is used for transferring wind loads, impact loads, snow loads and its own self-
weight back to the structural framework.

4. What Cladding to Choose?
• How the building is going to be used
• Internal and external conditions
• Durability
• Local context
• Planning requirements
• Building regulations requirements.
• Appearance
• Availability
• Budget
• Maintenance requirements
• Structural requirements
The nature of cladding selected for a particular building will depend on considerations
such as:

5. Types of Cladding
• Stone
• Wood
• uPVC
• Tile
• Glass
• Aluminum
• Ceramic

6. Stone Cladding
• Stone cladding helps create a natural stone look while bringing in a touch of style and
elegance to your walls
• Stone cladding uses thin layers of natural or faux stone to lend your home a brilliant
earthy and rustic look
• Stone cladding panels are extremely easy to install, virtually maintenance free and
gracefully ages with time

7. Wood Cladding
• Helps create a highly distinctive character as nothing beats the look of real wood while
blending well with any décor
• Extremely durable and highly energy efficient owing to its insulation properties

8. uPVC Cladding
• uPVC cladding helps add a different dimension to your home and requires absolutely
zero maintenance
• Not only suits every kind of home but also not prone to severe damage by weather
elements
• Economical and easy to install

9. Tile Cladding
• Comes in the form of a panel or tile suited for both exteriors and interiors of your house
• Incredibly durable and long lasting
• Act as great insulators thus proving to be energy efficient as well.

10. Glass Cladding
• Glass claddings help transform your building exteriors and offer a gamut of customization
and design options
• Glass always impresses and this cladding is available in wide range of tempered, laminated,
curved and enameled options while being cost effective and economical

11. Ceramic Cladding
• Requires very little maintenance while possessing a superior resistance to chemical and
atmospheric attacks from pollution, acid rain and smog
• Its innovative design and durability also facilitate greater versatility in terms of tile size and
arrangements

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