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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you planning on giving your exterior walls a new look, building and wondering what to do with exterior walls? We share some of the exterior wall finishing designs you can opt for. In most cases, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Guidance Note has been prepared by a Special Interest Group (SIG), comprising representatives of FIA member companies, other invited experts in the practice of fire risk assessment in housing ...