Presented to:

Cladding Matrix Presented by:

Ahmed Sameh & Abdallah Mohamed
Dr. Ahmed Nassim 52010312 5201077

Fixation Methods, Accessories,

Design Requirements, Uses & Durability, Aesthetics, Cost &
Structural Preparations & Panel Insulation & Proofing
Reason of Choosing Maintenance
Specifications
• Sleek, modern aesthetic • Typically fixed using a sub-frame • Moderate thermal insulation • Highly durable, corrosion-resistant
• Lightweight and versatile (aluminum or steel) • High moisture resistance • Low maintenance
• Used in high-rise buildings, • Clips, rivets, or adhesive systems • Low acoustic insulation • Aesthetic appeal: smooth,
•
Alucobond

commercial facades Prefabricated panels for easier • High shock resistance contemporary
installation • Moderate to high cost depending
on finish

• Natural, warm aesthetic • Fixed using battens or brackets to a • Good thermal insulation • Requires regular maintenance (e.g.,
• Common in residential buildings, substructure • Moderate moisture protection staining, sealing)
eco-friendly projects • Requires proper ventilation to avoid (requires treatment) • Moderate durability (varies with
• Sustainable option moisture trapping • Good acoustic properties species)
Timber

• Wood panels or shingles • Vulnerable to impact/shock without • High aesthetic value

treatment • Moderate to high cost

• Traditional, rustic look • Fixed with mortar on a backing wall • Excellent thermal insulation • Extremely durable
• Common in residential and low-rise • Requires foundation or steel lintels • High moisture and weather • Low maintenance
commercial buildings • Brick sizes and patterns vary resistance • Classic aesthetic
Facing-Bricks

• Chosen for durability and classic • High acoustic insulation • Moderate to high cost, depending
appeal • High impact resistance on brick type and labor

• Industrial, modern look • Typically fixed using screws, clips, or • Moderate to poor thermal • Durable but requires corrosion
• Common in commercial and brackets to a sub-frame insulation (depends on insulation protection for some metals
industrial buildings • Requires corrosion treatment layer behind cladding) • Moderate maintenance (depending
• Chosen for strength, aesthetics (depending on material) • Good moisture resistance on metal type)
• Large or small panels • Poor acoustic properties • High aesthetic appeal (varies with
Metal

• High shock resistance metal)

• Moderate to high cost

• Strong, robust aesthetic • Mounted to steel or concrete • Excellent thermal mass properties • Very durable, low maintenance
• Used in commercial, institutional, structural frame • High moisture and weather • Moderate to high cost
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Precast Concrete

and large residential buildings Embedded anchors or brackets resistance • Industrial or Brutalism aesthetic
• Chosen for its structural properties • Panels can be cast in various shapes • High acoustic insulation (can be customized)
and sizes • High impact resistance

• High-end, luxurious aesthetic • Fixed using stainless steel anchors • Good thermal mass properties • Extremely durable, long-lasting
or adhesive
Stone/Marble/Granite

• Used in prestigious buildings, • High moisture resistance • Requires periodic cleaning and
commercial spaces • Requires strong structural support • Excellent acoustic insulation sealing
• Chosen for aesthetic appeal, • Natural stone panels or tiles • Very high impact resistance • Luxurious aesthetic
durability • Very high cost (material and
installation)