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The design of exterior wall cladding has evolved a lot over the past decade.
Once upon a time, brick was seen as an essential component of a building, but recently,
it has become designers’ palette for creativity.
External wall cladding can be made from all kinds of materials but with so many options now available to architects,
Choosing the right materials for your next design project can be a challenge (albeit a lot of fun).
And in this post, we will explore 11 exterior wall cladding design ideas for you to see in your next project.
Exterior wall cladding design materials
brick cladding
We couldn’t write a blog post about exterior wall cladding design without mentioning classic brick cladding.
Brick is ideal for homes and commercial buildings alike,
and is now available in more colors than ever before.
Wood cladding
Wood cladding has grown in popularity with specs lately
as a great sustainable alternative to traditional materials.
Wood cladding can give a home an instant style update,
and this practical and sustainable exterior finish is available in a variety of types, shades and textures to suit your cladding design vision.
metal cladding
Metal Cladding can be a great complement to your wall cladding design providing a modern industrial look and feel.
It is also very useful for incorporating bold colors into a project.
Ceramic cladding
Ceramic tiles have been used to design wall cladding since ancient Egyptian times, and more recently,
glazed terracotta cladding systems and brick slip
systems are popular choices for construction projects.
Rain-glazed ceramic cladding systems are particularly good at protecting a building’s structure
from the elements while still providing a beautiful finish.
concrete cladding
Precast concrete cladding is formed off site by manufacturing precast concrete panels.
These panels can be used for a wide variety of applications, and besides the structural benefits,
concrete cladding can be a great way to incorporate sculptural forms into an exterior cladding design project.
Cladding stone
Innovative stone cladding systems that are put together have been developed to make stone cladding practical and cost effective,
stone cladding brings a level of detail and heritage that is truly unique.
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