Your Home Elevation can be considered as the trailer of an epic movie that gives the first impression of your Home. The facade of your home in short gives the personality of the occupants and the space inside.
Home Elevations gives you the flexibility to design and experiment with various cladding materials, finishes and colors.
Today, in this Blog we will discuss the top 6 home cladding materials for your home.
1) Stone Cladding
It is the most preferred choice that is seen in both historical and modern architecture. Stone Cladding gives the natural and elegant look you are looking for in your home facade. You can go for various options such as marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, kota stone and slate. To give a royal or luxurious feel, you can go for Jodhpur and Jaisalmer stones.
Natural Stones can be porous in nature, and get stained by dust. So, ensure that the stone surface should be sealed during the time of installation.
Since Natural stones can be expensive and involve more labor costs, we can go for stone veneers. Stone Veneers are thin layers of simulated or natural stone that can be cast in different molds. For more sustainable options, you can go for locally available natural stone veneers.
2) Wood Cladding
If you’re looking for a rustic and natural look, you can go with wooden cladding. Besides being an eco-friendly material, it can also be a good natural insulator. The main disadvantage of natural wood is the amount of maintenance and repair increases gradually due to the weather conditions.
To reduce your maintenance efforts, you can go with seasoned wood that is treated for termite resistance and uses sealants prior to installation.
Wooden cladding is available in different options such as Sheraboard, and Timber in the form of horizontal boards, panels or shingles.
3) Concrete Cladding
Besides using it extensively for structural building, it is now becoming popular in emphasizing your Indian exterior homes. It is a versatile and durable material that gives a similar finish to paint, glass and wood.
Concrete gives a sleek and modern look in the form of panels or tiles for your home exteriors. It gives a long-lasting finish that is strong and provides insulation throughout that gives less maintenance.
Concrete exteriors can be attained in many ways. If you’re not looking for exposed concrete walls, you can go ahead by bruising the plastered walls with cement paint (that is waterproof). We can even use composite panels in the form of cement fiber boards that can be clad over exterior surfaces. Cement plaster can also be laid on exposed concrete walls to customize as per your style.
4) Terracotta Cladding
Since it is made of natural clay, it is a good alternative to brick masonry. Terracotta Cladding is suitable for Indian conditions, as the tiles have the ability to regulate heat as per climatic conditions. They have the capacity to provide heat insulation, good UV and acoustic resistance and are highly durable.
This type of cladding can regulate the internal environment by controlling the light entering the building by minimizing excess radiation. Most of the buildings are designed using double-skin masonry for structural reasons against extreme weather conditions.
5) Glass Cladding
It is a largely adopted concept in architecture, where glass panels are used for the building exteriors. It has excellent thermal properties by making your space warmer during winters and cooler during summers.
It is mainly used for thermal insulation and to improve the weather resistance of your buildings. It helps in relieving some load from the HVAC system. Glass Cladding beautifies the appearance of a building by giving it a modern touch. It allows maximum sunlight access during the daytime.
We have two types of architecture laying of glass panels: curtain walling and Rainscreen Cladding.
6) Paint Cladding
Acrylic Emulsion Paints are one of the most commonly adopted and budget-friendly form to highlight your home exteriors. Wall paints can be done on plastered walls in satin or matte finishes.
Try to opt for high-quality exterior grade paints where multiple color options are readily available.
7) Metal Cladding
If you’re looking for a contemporary and polished look for your home, then metal cladding is the best choice. They are commonly available in aluminum or steel forms and a wide variety of colors and finishes can be used in the form of textures, perforated designs and mirrors.
They’re mostly preferred as they are low in maintenance and are highly water resistant. Apart from being fire-resistant and durable, they’re available in diverse looks in the form of corrugated tiles or flat sleek panels.
Today’s Elevation ranges from simplistic to luxurious. So choose the home elevation that fits in with your style and reflects your true self.
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