Cladding

Question 1

What is the function of cladding?

Answer 1

For decorative and functional purpose

Offers architectural style and protection to the building

Question 2

What are the 8 functional properties of cladding systems?

Answer 2

Strength and stability
Exclusion of moisture/weather protection
Thermal insulation
Sound insulation
Fire resistance
Ventilation
Durability and freedom from maintenance
Aesthetics

Question 3

What are the 2 types of cladding systems?

Answer 3

Curtain wall system
Infill wall system

Question 4

What is curtain walling cladding ?

Answer 4

Consists of self supporting framework tied laterally to a buildings structure frame.
It acts independently and provides the ability to change the external enclosure.

Question 5

What are the 2 types of curtain wall?

Answer 5

Grid of metal
Glazing

Question 6

What is infill walling ? 3 points

Answer 6

The wall sections are non-load-bearing and act only to exclude weather

There must be a space for differential movement materials - gaps between wall and structure

Different from cladding wall because infill panels are fixed between structure frames

Question 7

What are 2 disadvantages of infill walling?

Answer 7

The structure frame of the wall is difficult to insulate

Differential movement is a problem in infill panels

Question 8

What are the 7 different types of cladding?

Answer 8

Rain screen cladding
Metal cladding
Terracotta cladding
Stone cladding
Brick cladding
Timber cladding
Green cladding