Cladding Vs Facade: What's The Difference? | CCC

In the world of construction, it is common to find people using the terms facade and cladding interchangeably. In reality however, the tow mean two very different things. In this article, we are going to look at cladding vs. facade and the role that each plays in making your house more beautiful.

Facade

The face of your house refers to the external appearance of a house, especially the side that faces the street. The faced of a house involves the design elements, colors and any other esthetical features that  that go into the front part of your house. When people talk about the curb appeal of a house, they are typically referring to the facade.

Ensuring that your home’s facade looks great is not just for feel-good reasons. There are financial reasons as well why investing in the facade of your house matters. As we noted, curb appeal is a critical when it comes to assessing the value of your home. With the right facade, you have a chance to increase the value of your home, which in turn means that you increase the value of your investment.

Cladding

On the other had, cladding refers to the outer covering that is used to protect the exterior of the house as well as add beauty to it. Cladding can be made from many different materials and serve multiple roles. For example, some cladding material is designed to be fireproof and so, in addition to making the house more beautiful, it also slows down the spread of a fire, making the home a lot safer. Here are some other beneficial features of having cladding installed in your house.

Lower Maintenance Costs

The cladding around your house protects the exterior from the elements, which in turn means that you pay less when it comes to maintenance costs. Cladding, especially PVC cladding is designed to be weatherproof, and the colors do not easily fade even when exposed t the sun or to other elements. For that reason, your house maintains its curb appeal, and you don’t have to keep repainting the house every now and then. Some cladding materials are also very easy to clean, which makes it easy to keep your house sparkling.

Aesthetics

Given the fact that cladding comes in many different styles and colors, you can easily give your home that personal look that you have always wanted to. Cl;adding can even be textured, which adds a new style to your house.

Insulation

if you are worried about rising energy costs, you can have peace of mind that using external cladding can help you bring those bills down. This is because cladding can help improve your home’s insulation and therefore making your house easy to warm or cool. Cladding materials are made from poor conductors of heat, which in turn slows down the loss of heat from your house. This means that the house stays cool during the summer and warm during cold days.

Better Structural Integrity

When you use cladding t protect the exterior of your house, you can be sure that you are helping to protect the structure of the home. For example, exposed wood can rot, or be exposed to the action of biological factors. However, when it is protected by cladding, the structure stays strong and unaffected, which in turn lowers repair costs over the lifespan of the house.