The narrow space where your siding meets the foundation looks harmless, but it is often the single most efficient pathway for ...

The mix of natural stone shaped like jigsaw and plywood core makes the exterior walls of the house stand out. This is the house that designer Manmit Jabbal, director at Ikon Designs, has finished ...

Insulated metal panels, or IMPs, have been a popular exterior wall cladding choice for more than 30 years. These sandwich panels are composed of liquid insulating foam, such as polyurethane, injected ...

Timber cladding is an attractive and sustainable option for external walls. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans assesses commonly available options and their whole-life costs Increasingly, timber ...

A new £33m fund for the remediation or mitigation of the life safety fire risks linked to external wall systems in residential buildings in Northern Ireland has been launched. The Department for ...

Plans to replace existing external wall cladding materials at a residential apartment building have been given the green light.

Cladding serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting from the elements while enhancing the building’s appearance. When choosing materials, it is important to consider factors such as ...

The decision about the exterior look of a house is often made at the design stage. A good finish creates an attractive appearance and helps moderate temperature changes and protect against moisture ...