Function and Style with External Wall Cladding

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Function and Style with External Wall Cladding
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Function and Style with External Wall Cladding
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• External wall cladding is used both to add
  structural support to a structure, protect
  buildings from the elements (rain and other
  weather conditions), and can serve an aesthetic
  purpose as well, depending on the material option
  you choose for the cladding.

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• From stone material to cover a small cottage and
  provide the design appeal, to an all brick
  cladding finish for a commercial building, to
  provide external support to the structure, there
  are many options in materials, and many design
  elements to consider when you are deciding on the
  cladding and the material base.

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• Insulation -
• One of the many purposes Wooden Cladding on the
  exterior of a building or home will serve is to
  provide additional insulation to the structure.
  The insulating properties will depend on the
  material used on the exterior surface. Brick is a
  great option to quickly absorb water, and will
  quickly dry without causing interior damage to
  the structure on the season and temperature.

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• What to consider -
• Over time, the cladding might wear down or become
  ruined, due to weather conditions in an area, or
  the elements in the area. So, knowing how long a
  material will last, and what can cause damage,
  are important factors to keep in mind.

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• Types -
• When selecting the external wall cladding for a
  structure, there are a number of options to
  consider. From brick to stone, wood, concrete, or
  metal finishes, there are various materials and
  finishes to consider. As a property owner,
  manager, or a home owner, you have to keep in
  mind the aesthetic appeal, the cost of the
  material, the durability, and the safety.

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• You also have to keep in mind the insulation and
  how well it is going to help provide more
  protection for your home or the building, once it
  is laid out on the exterior surfaces of any
  structure.
• Depending on the type of use, and how much
  traffic the building or structure endures, it is
  also important to consider the durability, so
  that you select the Exterior Cladding Materials
  that is not only going to look good on the
  exterior of the structure.