Cladding and roofing to offices and factories is probably the most common way of creating walls and roofs at realistic prices. We recently replaced the burnt-out cladding and roof at a factory in Brierley Hill, which is not expensive and can be carried out quickly. The high specification for cladding nowadays can create a very well insulated, nicely finished structures and is an obvious way ahead in certain situations. We have carried out numerous projects involving different products in this category around the Midlands area, especially Birmingham.
Cladding work
Cladding building services in Birmingham and across the West Midlands.
What is cladding?
Cladding is where a layer is placed on the outside of a building, either residential or commercial, for several reasons. Cladding can be used for aesthetics, temperature management and weather resistance. Cladding is the coverings you see on buildings like high rise flats and warehouses.
Why does someone need cladding?
Weather protection
The weather in the UK is not always the most predictable, and when it is, it usually is raining. The outside of your building is subject to weathering constantly and the cladding is one of the better ways to protect them. Cladding is much cheaper and easier to repair or replace than brickwork.
Insulation
Adding cladding to the exterior will also act as another buffer from the cold weather. Not only does cladding help with insulation from the cold, it can also help reduce noise from outside. If you work on an industrial estate, you may find some of the other occupants make a large amount of noise and this can be distracting.
Overall appearance
Furthermore, the general look and appeal of a building can be drastically altered with cladding. If you have several buildings on site then you can use cladding to make them more uniform. One part of any business is how you are representing yourself. Everyone gives a first impression, and your business premises are no different.
What types of cladding are there?
Timber
Mostly used in residential construction, timber cladding has to be the most beautiful in terms of cladding. The long and narrow boards can be fitted horizontal or vertical. As wood is a natural material, it is also better for the environment but it is rarely used for commercial buildings.
Vinyl
You have definitely seen vinyl cladding in and around the Birmingham area. They offer a modern look to commercial buildings and can come in a wide variety of colours. Vinyl is one of the most cost-effective cladding materials in use.
Stone
Used almost exclusively in domestic properties, stone cladding is used to give a more traditional and home feeling to a house. Stone cladding can come in both natural stone and stone affect, the former being quite a bit more expensive
Glass
If you have ever been to London, there is a good chance you have seen glass cladding. The Gherkin in London uses glass alongside its very unique shape to create an almost futuristic building design.
Metal
Almost certainly the most popular cladding used for commercial and industrial buildings, metal cladding is extremely durable. Metal cladding is not known for its beautiful aesthetics, but it will protect your building from the elements and external damages.
Why should someone choose N Harris?
N Harris offer full construction solutions for any project. From flat roofing, to fitting out your office space, N Harris has the tools and experience to turn your dream into a reality. One of the best examples of what N Harris can achieve was for the Client Mace Construction, Garrison Data Centre. The data centre based in Bordesely, Birmingham needed to have high-security access and we needed to work on the walls. A lot needed to be demolished and rebuilt and the cladding needed to perfect. Contact us today to find out more on what we can do for you!