Brick cladding

All About Brick Cladding

Cladding refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a building to form an external surface that is non-structural. Brick cladding is one of the most commonly used cladding materials on the market. Brick cladding helps in improving the appearance of the building. It also protects the building from harsh weather. Its main job is to prevent the forces of water or wind from affecting the building. It can also be a measure in reducing noise leakage, either from inside or from outside.

Brick cladding is preferred over other materials because of the numerous benefits it has on offer. The foremost benefit of using it is durability. Bricks are highly durable and cost efficient. Brick offers added strength to a building and reduces the impact of natural calamities. Brick cladding come in a variety of colours and has an attractive appearance. This type of cladding is considered low maintenance. It is reusable and recyclable, making it further a great building option.  

When it comes to brick cladding, various types of bricks can be used. Consumers have the option to choose between plain finish and a textured finish. In terms of texture, plain bricks, printed bricks or cassia bricks can be found. In terms of manufacturing, wirecut, thrown or pressed bricks can be selected. These bricks can be found in different sizes and are customization friendly. Bricks also add to the aesthetic value of a house. Customers can opt for plain bricks that will give a classic look to the house or they can go for colourful bricks to give a more stand out appearance. For premium finish, they can use cassia bricks, which are considered a class apart by many.

Perhaps the biggest advantage of brick cladding comes in terms of maintenance, requiring nearly zero maintenance and being highly durable. But bricks score low in terms of ease of repair. If a brick which is located towards the middle is damaged, it may require the nearly entire cladding surface to be removed in order for that particular brick to be replaced.

Manufacturer Spotlight: Wienerberger

Founded in 1819, Wienerberger is located in the city of Vienna, Austria and is the world’s largest producer of bricks and is the leader of clay roof tile market in Europe. It is also the pioneer of concrete pavers in Central and Eastern Europe. Wienerberger began growing dynamically in the year 1986 and introduced Value Management in the year 1997.They strive for improving the lives of the people by providing them outstanding and sustainable building and infrastructure solutions. They have 197 production sites spread over 30 countries globally.

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