Exterior cladding is essentially what is going to cover the exterior walls of a residential home or a commercial building. Exterior cladding is available in a wide range of materials, and the correct application of each one of these products is what makes a difference in the overall functionality of the walls and their lifespan. 

Exterior cladding is more than the covering of the walls, it fulfills important purposes, such as thermal control, fire resistance, sound-proofing, and defending the building from climatic events such as wind, vapor, and rain. Ultimately all materials correctly installed and with proper insulation should withstand expansion and contraction when exposed to hot or cold temperatures and should offer an adequate maintenance-free lifespan according to the chosen material.

Our material experts at Wimsatt are happy to offer free consultations so that you can choose the correct product for your job, exterior cladding is not only an important component of the overall appearance and design but the first line of structural defense of a building.