What You Should Know before Cladding Your House

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.

Before hiring cladding manufacturers for cladding services you must know whose hands you are letting on your property! You must properly research on the plumbing services that are being provided in your locality as well as the vendors that offer them.

Google them!

If you read through a few of their reviews and there are more positive reviews than negative, this can be a good sign that they’re a reliable vendor. Some negative reviews are to be expected, but as long as the majority of them are positive they are likely to be a trustworthy company.

If your cladding vendor has a helpful website, this can make choosing an engineer much easier. For example, if they have a blog of useful tips and information, this is often a sign of a company that is happy and willing to help its customers. Good websites also have information regarding Cladding materials and Cladding solutions for particular needs.

Which Cladding to go for?

After short-listing the Cladding solution provider we must move on to which type of cladding will be best for us. Here are a few cladding types and their attributes for you to make an informed decision.

• Stone cladding. Stone cladding helps create a natural stone look while bringing in a touch of style and elegance to your walls. It 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.
• Wood cladding. Wood Cladding helps create a highly distinctive character as nothing beats the look of real wood while blending well with any décor. It is extremely durable and highly energy efficient owing to its insulation properties.
• uPVC cladding. uPVC cladding helps add a different dimension to your home and requires absolutely zero maintenance. Not only does it suit every kind of home but it’s also not prone to severe damage by weather elements. This type of Cladding is economical and easy to install.
• Tile cladding. Tile cladding comes in the form of a panel or tile suited for both exteriors and interiors of your house. It is incredibly durable and long lasting. This type of cladding acts as great insulator thus proving to be energy efficient as well.
• Glass cladding. Glass claddings help transform your building exteriors and offer a gamut of customization and design options. Glass cladding is available in wide range of tempered, laminated, curved and enameled options while being cost effective and economical.
• Aluminum cladding. Aluminum cladding with its top-notch recyclability and minimal maintenance doesn’t rust or corrode like other metals which help preserve its original design and texture for years. Aluminum is protected through galvanizing, powder coating or anodizing which is totally integrated into the metal to provide all-around protection.
• Ceramic cladding. This 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.