What is cladding on a building?

When you look at a completed building, you may not see the actual structural materials used in construction, but their covering which is known cladding on a building. 

Cladding is a subtle but widely popular form of exterior wall which makes up the outermost layer of a permanent structure. Although alternatives such as veneering do exist, cladding is a much more durable and authentic approach since it forms a solid positereer offering greater insulation and timeless character. 

Different types of cladding are stone cladding, brick cladding, UPVC cladding, timber cladding, metal cladding, concrete cladding, weatherboard cladding, glass cladding and clay cladding which includes terracotta cladding. Reasons for having cladding installed may include aesthetic appearance, to protect your home from harsh weather and help insulate your building.

There are a wide variety of proprietary rainscreen cladding systems available and we specialise in the design and supply of the Argeton Terracotta Façade System which is an innovative and cost effective cladding which is Euro-class A1 Fire rated and holds a BBA and EPD for the system. The Argeton system is based on the proven principle of the ventilated cavity, using natural clay tiles suspended in a rainscreen mechanically attached to an aluminium substructure.