Cladding serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting from the elements while enhancing the building’s appearance. When choosing materials, it is important to consider factors such as ...

The mix of natural stone shaped like jigsaw and plywood core makes the exterior walls of the house stand out. This is the house that designer Manmit Jabbal, director at Ikon Designs, has finished ...

Wall cladding materials, as the term suggests, are the materials used in wall claddings. Wall cladding materials are used to provide protection as well as give an aesthetic look to the infrastructure.

Durable cladding options in natural, sintered, and composite stone. Completed in 2022, the Lantern project in London (formerly known as Stephenson House) uses a ventilated exterior facade in Solancis ...

Paragon Exotic Stone expands luxury flooring services for homes and commercial spaces, offering premium materials, ...

The decision about the exterior look of a house is often made at the design stage. A good finish creates an attractive appearance and helps moderate temperature changes and protect against moisture ...

There has been much focus recently on the use of cladding above 18m in height and the ban on combustible materials in external wall construction of such buildings. But far less has been discussed ...

Building designers now have a plethora of cladding materials and systems to choose from, but conventional small scale fire tests may not always be appropriate. Sarah Colwell sets out the latest ...

Facade and fire testing experts have welcomed news of an addendum to the UAE Fire and Life Safety code banning the use of non fire-rated exterior cladding panels on high-rise buildings. The ...