Exterior Wall Panel Types: Which One Do You Choose? | CLEARVIEW CLADDING CONCEPTS

To thoroughly delight their customers in numerous aspects, the knowledge of how to choose appropriate exterior wall cladding must be possessed by designers and architects. When it comes to wall cladding and exterior wall panel, there are numerous important aspects to consider such as the following:

• Insulation
• Installation
• Building protection
• Cost
• Durability
• Design aesthetics and more

There are any number of panels on the market today being used in residential and commercial buildings, public facilities, laboratories, etc. But which do you choose for your project? Surely, there must be a way to narrow down your choices.

To help you in your endeavor to choose the appropriate exterior wall cladding, we are going to look at five crucial considerations to keep in mind.

Sustainability

Reduce negative environmental impact by choosing sustainable building materials. At the same time, you don’t want to limit your design quality or cost-effectiveness. Considered a sustainable material overall, phenolic panels fit the bill.

Warranty and Longevity

Consider both the warranty that covers your exterior wall cladding as well as the longevity of the material with which it is made. Longevity can be compared based on product quality, sustainability, and durability. Between 40 to 60 years is the expected lifespan of phenolic wall panels. Without needing to be replaced, and with little maintenance required, this wall cladding will continue to perform.

A trusted manufacturer/installer will include a warranty with their product. Purely as an example, including both labor and material, you might get a 10-year limited warranty on your exterior phenolic wall panels.

Code Compliance

Builders and architects know that, where wall cladding is concerned, fire rating and code compliance are extremely important considerations. To adhere to fire ratings and code compliances, talk to a manufacturer or installer of exterior phenolic wall panels. In general, they go above and beyond with class A fire ratings rather than the standard class B.

Installation

A straightforward, simple installation process is important whether your wall cladding system involves exterior or interior panels. For different fastening options, orientations, and installation methods, phenolic cladding panels provide design flexibility and ease of installation.

Durability

On the exterior of the building, anything below 10 feet is an area that presents the biggest threat of wall cladding wear and tear. Unfortunately, that’s also the same area that demands the highest standards of design and presentability. It must remain in top condition, fresh, and aesthetically pleasing.

For color fastness, graffiti resistance, and resistance to scratches, impact, and wind, an excellent exterior wall cladding choice is phenolic cladding.

Talk to Clearview Cladding Concepts About Exterior Wall Panel Types

We are Clearview Cladding Concepts.

We specialize in various areas of architectural cladding including intricate accessories and complex structures. We also design and engineer advanced aluminum systems. Whether it’s aluminum cladding or some other aspect of construction, a member of our knowledgeable team can answer all your questions and discuss whether or not your project can benefit from specific concepts or materials.

Currently, we feature products such as Reynobond, Alpolic, and Vitrabond composites.

Contact us today to book a consultation or with any questions you may have. Feel free to phone us at 917-731-4331 or email us at [email protected]. If you wish, you can also use our convenient online form to start a conversation. We look forward to working with you.