Wall cladding is the process of layering one material on top of another material which will create a skin layer over the walls. Cladding is almost exclusively used as a control feature, preventing the walls and the internal workings of a room or building from being damaged by water or leakage of water that could potentially become a hazard for people who are inside of the structure. The main advantage of using wall cladding is to protect a building form external damage while needing little to no maintenance. Once the wall cladding is in place, it will not need to be regularly checked or serviced like other weather protection measures have to be, costing time and money.
Depending on the task at hand, different types of materials can be used for wall cladding, such as wood, brick, metal plastic or imitation stone. Metal cladding is usually in the form of galvanized steel or aluminium.
Metal external wall cladding adds to the aesthetics of the structure which can be quickly washed down with water and it will look as good as new. One of the most common materials used for wall cladding is aluminium, as it is very durable and versatile, as well as lasting long into the future.
One of the key purposes of wall cladding is for the protection and safety of the building and its occupants. It will make sure that the mechanical structure of the building remains sound, as it will be able to adapt to changing weather conditions. This is especially helpful in regions that go from one extreme temperature at one time of the year, to an extreme temperature during the other time of the year. It will also help to reduce the amount of water that is absorbed and will provide protection against chemical or air pollution.