EXTERNAL CLADDING MATERIAL
Cladding is an exterior finishing system akin to a skin or an additional
non-load bearing layer which serves a dual purpose. It not only helps in
protecting the interiors of the house from the harsh weather elements
but also makes the outside decorative and attractive and improving the
aesthetic appeal. Extremely quick to install when done by professionals,
cladding is exceptionally durable and robust and can last for a very long
time if looked after properly depending on the quality of materials and
weather the house endures in a typical year. The primary roles of
cladding are for weatherproofing purposes while providing a sturdy and
a graceful and stylish appearance. Additional advantages range from
providing sound and thermal insulation to being naturally flame
retardant and pollution resistant. While zeroing in on the
appropriate cladding material, a lot of things need to be taken into
consideration and your choice of cladding should be made after careful
assessment. Right from the weather and budget, to personal
preferences, there are several types of cladding materials available
which serve different purposes and functions so you are sure to find the
one that is most suitable for you. Cladding is the application of one
material over another to provide a skin or layer. In construction, cladding
is used to provide a degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance,
and to improve the appearance of buildings.[1] Cladding can be made of
any of a wide range of materials including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and
composite materials that can include aluminium, wood, blends of cement
and recycled polystyrene, wheat/rice straw fibres.
1) Stone cladding
Stone cladding helps create a natural stone look while bringing
in a touch of style and elegance to your walls. Perfect for both
interior and exteriors, stone cladding uses thin layers of natural
or faux stone to lend your home a brilliant earthy and rustic
look. Stone cladding panels are extremely easy to install,
virtually maintenance free and gracefully ages with time.
2) Wood cladding
Wood cladding helps create a stunning façade and is a great
way to protect your home from the elements. Suitable for both
interiors and exteriors, it helps create a highly distinctive
character as nothing beats the look of real wood while blending
well with any decor. Exterior cladding is individually placed and
protects the structural integrity of your house while also
enhancing the exterior appearance by several notches.
Extremely durable and highly energy efficient owing to its
insulation properties, wood cladding helps to make your home
a tranquil haven.
3) UPVC cladding
UPVC cladding helps add a different dimension to your home
and requires absolutely zero maintenance. This basically
translates to no time-consuming painting or cumbersome
repairs. Ideal for both internal and external walls, uPVC
cladding not only suits every kind of home but also not prone to
severe damage by weather elements. Besides being
economical, it’s quite easy to add insulation as well, can be fully
customized and comes in a range of colours.
4) Tile cladding
A fairly new entrant to the cladding world, tile cladding is an
extremely versatile cladding option and comes in the form of a
panel or tile suited for both exteriors and interiors of your house.
Long lasting and easy to maintain, these can transform your
house to a contemporary abode. You can play with either sleek
modern designs or opt for a natural textured look. Incredibly
durable and long lasting, you can even combine tiles that are of
different shapes and sizes to give your house a truly unique and
suave look. Moreover, these tiles also act as great insulators thus
proving to be energy efficient as well.
5) Glass cladding
Glass claddings help transform your building exteriors and
offer a gamut of customization and design options. Glass
always impresses and this cladding is available in wide range
of tempered, laminated, curved and enamelled options while
being cost effective and economical. Furthermore, glass
creates a remarkably modern and contemporary look while
offering enormous freedom in shape, design, composition and
size, making it optimally suited for modern cladding
applications.
6) Aluminium cladding
Aluminium cladding with its top-notch recyclability and minimal
maintenance doesn’t rust or corrode like other metals which
help preserve its original design and texture for years at a
stretch for proven lifetime performance Aluminium is protected
through galvanising, powder coating or anodizing which is
totally integrated into the metal to provide all-around
protection. Different colours and varying patterns can easily be
imprinted on this layer thus providing new and infinite texture
and design possibilities for building exteriors without affecting
its UV resistance.
7) Ceramic cladding
Ceramic cladding solutions have been around for ages and
been a popular choice for architects around the world for
decorative purposes. Being lightweight, it requires very little
maintenance while possessing a superior resistance to
chemical and atmospheric attacks from pollution, acid rain and
smog. It’s innovative design and durability also facilitate
greater versatility in terms of tile size and arrangements.
8) Porcelain cladding
Porcelain cladding is widely used as a mean for external
cladding because of its exceptional properties. Scratch &
abrasion resistant with a surface tougher than granite or steel,
its durable, tough and extremely strong and does not
accumulate surface dirt. Additionally, its, non-porous and
impervious to chemicals while also being freeze & thermal
shock resistant which makes it the ideal material for creating
cost-effective, low-maintenance, hard-wearing surfaces.
CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
Curtain wall system comprises one of the elements of facade technology
in high rise building. Facades involves window wall, cladding elements and
curtain walls which generates the exterior envelope of the building. The
curtain wall systems now possess structural importance equivalent to that
gained by other structural elements of the building. As it has a higher
exposure to exterior atmosphere, it has to be properly designed, installed
and maintained keeping in mind the functionality and sustainability.
Functions of Curtain Walls in Buildings
Elimination of Water Penetration
Water penetration is the fundamental function of a
facade. Here bringing a completely impermeable sealed
curtain panel system is not possible. Hence two stages
of prevention are placed. Primary level where complete
defense of water is conducted and if that fails a
secondary level where a direction to let percolated
water to drained out has to be provided.
Air impermeability
This function is more of an environment concern to
reduce the emission of carbon dioxide due to rate of
heat loss or gain within the external and internal
environment.
Resistance to wind, thermal and acoustic action
Wind actions are transferred by the cladding system to
the building floors which act as a linear support.
Building cladding systems formed of large panels are
usually one-way spanning. Each floor level therefore
supports one level of wind load on a building.
Thermal insulation function which is strictly necessary
for a facade in order to reduce energy consumption and
CO2 emissions. Insulated materials are provided to both
opaque as well as transparent areas.
Acoustic Insulation too is necessary between the inside
and the outside environment mainly city centered
building. Massive structural elements possess higher
acoustic insulation like masonry or concrete structures.
Solar levels
This can be reduced by providing a selective solar
control coating on one of the surfaces of the glass. This
coating is called selective because solar radiation of
different wavelengths is selectively allowed to pass
through the coating: visible wavelengths of light are
allowed to pass more freely than infrared wavelengths.
For example, spaces for exhibitions or displays of
materials can undergo degradation due to ultraviolet
radiation. For this a UV-inhibiting film can be applied to
the surface of glazing.
Detailed Components of a Curtain Wall System
CONSTRUCTION
ASSIGNMENT NO IV
REPORT WRITING
TOPIC- 1) SURVEY ON EXTERNAL CLADDING MATERIAL
2) DETAIL ASSEMBLY OF CURTAIN WALL
SUBMITTED BY-
SAMPADA LADKE
VII SEMESTER
