Brick cladding is an exterior layer of a building that protects the interior from water damage, provides insulation, and has an aesthetic role. It can be made of real or faux brick and is not recommended in seismically active areas.
Brick cladding is an exterior cladding for a structure made of brick. While cladding typically does not support weight, thus contributing to the stability of a structure, it does perform a number of other important roles in a building. Examples of brick cladding can be found all over the world, and brick is also a very ancient building material that has been used by many human cultures. For safety reasons, this type of cladding is sometimes not recommended in seismically active areas, where bricks could collapse in an earthquake, causing injury or property damage.
Cladding essentially comprises the outer shell of a building, the layer of a structure that protects its interior. Brick cladding is designed to shed and repel water so that water cannot reach the interior framing of the building. This reduces the risk of damage to the shot from mold and mildew. It also keeps water out of the interior of the structure, keeping the interior dry and pleasant.
Another function of the coating is to absorb some impacts and to provide some insulation. The multiple layers of a building are designed in part to trap air, creating an insulating barrier that keeps temperatures stable. The more layers of insulation, the less need for air conditioning, because air conditioning is built into the structure. Impacts such as strong winds and collisions with objects can also be partially absorbed by the cladding, protecting the structural elements of a building.
Brick cladding also plays an aesthetic role. It is the part of the building that people see and therefore can shape how people perceive the building. Bricks can be done in a variety of patterns or courses to create visual interest and sometimes different types of courses are used on the same structure for the purpose of texturing and layering the building to make it more aesthetically pleasing. This type of siding can also feature multi-colored bricks and bricks of different sizes for even more variation.
Brick cladding is traditionally installed by a bricklayer, who may work with a crew for the sake of speed. Some companies make faux brick siding that can be fixed by general contractors. This type of cladding is less expensive than real brick and is suitable for use in areas where brick construction may not be recommended. It can range in quality from very believable facsimiles of brick to facings that may appear slightly off to the observer.
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