Cladding is a process of protecting an underlying structure by piling up pieces of materials over another for better skin or layer control. It protects walls from harmful elements such as wind, rain and frost, which destroy hundreds of houses and buildings each year. If you want to secure your investment, it is important to apply commercial cladding. This will not only enhance your structure’s safety but will also increase the protection of your investment.
How Commercial Cladding Works
Cladding can be interior or exterior. It is done by putting another layer to the outside walls for better insulation, preventing structural damage and defending underneath brickwork. The added protection will also result to less maintenance such as re-pointing, plastering, and painting. The cladding will support any commercial structure by providing extreme level of versatility in design and durability.
Various Cladding Methods
Planking is a method that involves mounting various planks onto the timber battens fasted to the building. The planks are placed horizontally so the moisture flows on a downward motion. With this, the moisture will not soak on the walls. There should also be an inch gap behind the cladding so that the air can circulate freely. Planking could either be done with timber but also with uPVC.
Plasterboard is a soft material used for clad internal walls. It can provide internal walls with a smooth surface where you can easily plaster and paint. When installing plasterboard, it is important to cut it half-inch shorter than the wall then nail it onto the wall framework. The smooth side of the plasterboard should be facing out before you nail it.
Brick slip, also known as brick cladding, is a decorative type of cladding where bricks are attached to a substrate by using adhesive. Some prefer panel or lock system of brick slips because they can be installed quicker than adhesive. You can use brick slip to clad walls but you can also use it to clad fireplaces.
Metal cladding is the most popular type of cladding used on commercial buildings. There are two types of metal cladding such as steel and aluminum. Between the two, aluminum is much preferred since it is corrosion resistant. The method of attaching metal clads comes in several ways, including profiled or composite metal cladding.
Natural stone is also used in most commercial cladding because it is known for its durability. It also gives an attractive look since it comes in a variety of colors, textures as well as shapes. Anyone can use real stones on a majority of buildings, especially on brick buildings.
Why Choose Commercial Cladding
Commercial cladding is easy to install. You do not have to wait long for completion. Once the batons are fixed on the surface of the exterior, the cladding can easily be placed and installed without taking too much time.
Cladding also creates a stylish finish that can give your commercial building a modern look. It can also be done to keep the building durable and looking good for the years to come.