You may have heard of cladding, or you may even have cladding somewhere in your home or garden without actually realising what it is. It’s really worth understanding cladding and the numerous ways in which it can help you cut costs and save money on energy bills.   What is Cladding? Cladding, often made from materials such as timber, is attached to the structure of a building to form an external surface that is not actually part of the structure itself. Cladding does not affect the stability of a building like masonry walls or surfaces which are fully applied to a structure.   3 Reasons How Cladding Can Cut Costs 1. Strength Cladding can at times play a structural role in that it helps to transfer wind, impact and snow loads back to the structural frame work. Cladding has enough strength to resist loads and to help to avoid damage to the buildings themselves during extreme weather conditions. If you live in an area where the day to day weather can change quickly, or you often experience high winds or low temperatures, cladding on a building could help to ensure its longevity and protect it in specific circumstances. Cladding is … Continue reading What is Cladding? 3 Reasons How It Will Help You Cut Costs