Mumbai University > Civil Engineering > Sem 8 > Construction Engineering

Marks: 10Marks

Timer Cladding:

It is extremely popular, as nothing beats the look of real timber and suits all style of homes.

This cladding comes in horizontal boards, panels. It’s is also a good natural insulator material, light easy to install, and also a renewable material.

Stone Cladding:

It uses thin layer of natural and stimulated stone.

However, Stone cladding can be expensive in case of dressing required.

Skilled labors are required in case of stone cladding.

Vinyl Cladding:

This type of cladding requires no maintenance and available in wide ranges of colors.

Structural damages are avoided in this type of cladding.

It is economical, recyclable and uses a few resources in its manufacturing.

It gives aesthetic appearance and alternative to ceramic tiles.

Fibre Cement Cladding:

This type of cladding is made by compressing cement,sand, cellular fibres in sheet.

It gives appearance of wood, but light in weight, easy to install, and requires less maintenance.

Metal Cladding:

This cladding is either of steel or aluminum cladding.

The metal is protected through galvanizing of power coating.

It is available in sleek flat panels or corrugated looks