Types of Cladding and Removal Techniques
There is no doubt that the first impression you have of a building is the most important since it will be the one that will generate the first impressions. Here the facade plays a leading role as it is the first thing that enters your eyes, so it is worth paying special attention to it, as it will have a lot to say.
And in addition to the aesthetic part, the cladding of your facade will be essential to protect the building from meteorological phenomena and to achieve the best thermal insulation in homes. For this reason, we have believed that it would be interesting to make a post in which we talked about the different types of facade cladding and the most used materials since it will depend on them if you get it right.
There are many different materials that can be used in the cladding of a facade, being able to choose between wood, stone, stucco, metal and a long etcetera that will depend both on the conditions of each building and on the tastes of each person or builder. Depending on the material chosen, an architectural style or another will be achieved, which will adapt to a greater or lesser extent to what you are looking for, so pay attention and take note.
Metal
Metal is one of the most used materials in facade cladding, especially in those old buildings that seek rehabilitation of the exterior with the intention of offering a more modern and current image.
The possibilities to choose from are enormous, being able to choose between different options that will allow you to enjoy the desired look. It is a widely used material, especially in ventilated facades.
Natural stone cladding
Natural stone is shown as a safe bet for those homes that seek a classic and elegant style, offering a plus of distinction and superior quality than other materials can offer.
Within natural stone, there are different materials to choose from; granite, marble, slate, etc., the choice of which will depend on the image to be transmitted as well as the conditions of each building.
Brick cladding
Brick cladding is another of the materials that are being used the most today because it offers a wonderful appearance. It also gets a very realistic look that adjusts without problem to both your tastes and your needs.
Wood or timber
Wood is a material that is becoming more and more common in the cladding of exterior facades due to the fact that it offers enormous versatility, adapting without problem to both the most traditional and contemporary styles, also offering simplicity and warmth that allows you to differentiate yourself from the rest.
Of course, wood is a material that is especially susceptible to meteorological phenomena, so it is important to find the right type of wood.
Stucco
Stucco is possibly the material that we find most in conventional buildings in the cities of our country. It is an economical material that offers great results and great resistance. Prepared based on sand and water, it allows them to achieve different textures and combine them with other materials to achieve a more exclusive finish.
Aluminium and glass
The combination of aluminium and glass offers a modern and elegant design, is widely used by those avant-garde buildings that seek innovation abroad. Aluminium structures with glass windows that offer a luminosity and a differentiating style that is being increasingly taken into account.
Ceramics
Ceramic is undoubtedly one of the most used materials when cladding facades throughout history. It shows a highly resistant material that offers a perfect finish, with excellent performance both technically and aesthetically.
Cladding removal is also very simple, all you need is a ladder, a tool to pry of the cladding, like a crowbar, you will also need tools such as a chisel, pry bar, hammer, or power hammer chisel, depending on the type of cladding. To keep yourself safe, use a thick pair of gloves. Make sure your ladder is safely placed and simply pry off the cladding.
