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Materials & Specificationsaka: facadeaka: exterior claddingaka: wall cladding

Cladding

In Plain English

The exterior skin of a building that protects the structure from weather and gives it its visual appearance.

Definition

Cladding is the exterior skin or covering applied to a building's structural frame to provide weather protection, thermal performance, and aesthetic appearance. Common cladding materials include fiber cement, metal panels, brick, stucco, and composite panels. Cladding systems must be designed to manage moisture, air, and thermal movement.

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