Cladding is when one material is applied to cover the external structure of the building.

There are many materials that are used for cladding including:

Brick
Brick claddingGlass
Glass claddingTimber
Timber claddingVinyl
Vinyl claddingSteel
Steel claddingAluminium
Aluminium cladding
They come in a variety of colours and can be used in different ways. It can wrap around a whole building or it may only be used on parts of the building.

The purpose of cladding is to protect a building’s structure from natural elements like wind and rain but it can have other benefits, such as, insulation, noise control and it can boost the aesthetic appeal of a building.