If you’re considering adding cladding to your building, you’re in the right place – we’re here to help with all your cladding needs.
Let’s start with the best material for the job – aluminium. These versatile cladding panels are clean, modern and aesthetically pleasing, as well as incredibly protective against the elements, keeping your home safe from heat loss and damp. Still need a little more convincing? Don’t worry – we’ve rounded up the top 5 benefits of aluminium cladding that are sure to win you over…
Versatility
Whether you’re adding cladding to improve the architecture or practicality of your building, aluminium cladding panels are super easy to work with. Its versatile nature allows for flexibility in the design, colour and shape of the panels – you can completely customise your aluminium cladding to suit your needs.
Bonus: As aluminium is a lightweight material, it’s really easy to apply to the interior and exterior of your building, making it perfect for new builds and renovations.
Transformative
Looking to elevate your home’s design? Aluminium cladding is the way to go. When installed correctly, it can completely transform a space while also boosting comfort by providing extra insulation to keep things warm – plus, it’ll help lower your heating bills! If you have any uneven walls or surfaces, whether inside or out, aluminium cladding panels can easily cover them up for a smooth, sleek finish.
Thinking about selling? Aluminium cladding is one of those materials that can actually increase the value of your home. Just be sure to keep a record of the exact type of cladding used, as you’ll need to provide this when the time comes to sell.
Durability
Aluminium lasts for years and is incredibly good at protecting against all kinds of wild weather. It’s a non corrosive material that doesn’t rust when exposed to the elements – in fact, when it comes into contact with water, oxidation occurs, adding a thin layer of oxide to further protect the material. Plus, it’s super lightweight which makes working with it much easier than other materials.
Cost Effective
As a result of its long lifespan and durable nature, using aluminium cladding panels on your home is one of the most cost effective options. But, bear in mind that if you decide to change the design, replacements can be costly.
Safety
Lastly and perhaps the most important point on this list is safety. When you’re designing a build, you want to make sure that it’s extremely safe for inhabitation. And that’s where exterior aluminium cladding comes in.
Firstly, it works tirelessly year-round against wind, snow and rain damage – you don’t have to worry about any damage to your structure. And secondly, aluminium is a non-combustible material, helping to prevent the spread of fire should one break out in your property.
Is Aluminium Cladding Environmentally Friendly?
Aluminium is known as the ‘green metal’ because it‘s one of the most environmentally friendly materials around, thanks to its ability to be infinitely recycled. Take a look at the below facts – they speak for themselves…
- Recycling aluminium saves a whopping 97% of greenhouse gases used in the primary raw production process.
- 1 tonne of recycled aluminium saves 9 tonnes (the equivalent of driving 25,200 miles) of CO2 emissions and 4 tonnes of bauxite – the raw material that aluminium is made from.
- Aluminium takes 200-500 years to fully break down in a landfill site so it’s super important to recycle and use recycled aluminium where possible.
But that’s not all, thanks to its added thermal efficiency, aluminium cladding reducing heat loss and heating bills, in turn reducing carbon footprint.
What is Aluminium Composite Cladding?
ACM cladding or aluminium composite material cladding is a material that was once thought to be an appropriate choice for cladding on buildings. However after the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017, the polyethylene core in the ACM cladding was thought to aid in spreading the fire throughout the building, resulting in the loss of lives and significant damage to others and their homes.
It’s important to note that not every type of ACM cladding is dangerous but it’s vital that you’re aware of the potential dangers and know the specific material used in your building. This information should be readily available when purchasing a building but if you are unsure, you can contact an expert to help you.
Aluminium Cladding at Kladworx
At Kladworx, we’ll confidently provide the right aluminium cladding for your needs, as well as technical information on our high quality materials.
Need a little guidance? No problem! Get in touch with us today, and we’ll help you find the perfect solution for your build. We offer tailored advice and, for those based in London or the South East, we can arrange a site survey to make sure you’re getting the right materials for the job. Let’s make your project a success!
