Due to the weather conditions in Australia wall cladding is popular. It has been proven that walls last much longer if they are cladded with an extra layer of protection. Structures cladded with Alucobond Australia, for instance, last for decades.…
Around the world, people in the building industry regard Alucobond as one of the best aluminium composite panels available. However, few people know when and where the original sheets were developed or why, over the years, they have been regarded as the leading aluminium panels and cladding material.…
Architects have utilised aluminium cladding for years already and in 2024 it is still just as popular. Because it is in many instances the “automatic” choice, designers and installers sometimes forget what benefits aluminium offers.…
Most architects and construction designers agree that cladding the outside of a structure has to be aesthetically pleasing, but, ideally, should also be functional. Although there is a diversity of materials to choose from, metal is, nowadays, the most popular choice.…
It has become the trend in Australia to add wall cladding to new and renovated homes to give them a “personality”. There are multiple materials available and we will provide a list of 10 of the top options in Australia.…
Nowadays, architects frequently use aluminium cladding panels on buildings and other structures. The aluminium cladding panel has become probably the most widely used material for external cladding, especially in Australia. However, there are certain essential considerations to take into account for proper installation.
During the last few years, there has been a lot of publicity and many discussions about the necessity to clad buildings. Part of the debate is around questions of whether it is needed to clad stone, brick and plaster surfaces for any other reason than aesthetic effect. The emphasis of this article will be on the dilemma regarding the material itself – whether it is compliant or non-compliant with Australian building and fire regulations.
The cladding of buildings is regarded as a very old art form. However, through the ages the materials used have developed. It started with clay, stones, as well as bricks, and nowadays consists of technologically advanced material. For the last few decades already aluminium composite material is setting the trend. This article briefly gives the cladding history and how these panels have become trend setters.
In Australia, aluminium is more and more being used for exterior cladding instead of traditional timber and weatherboard. However, there are two types of aluminium cladding and architects and their clients should know how to distinguish between the two and how to decide which to use. They must decide whether they are going to work with pure metal sheets or install composite cladding. Everyone involved in designing and creating a structure must understand the difference between the two types to make an informed choice.
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