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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
DEEKHA PENDHARKER
GCAD/18/212
Assignment
Building construction-v
Types of metal cladding
There are a number of proprietary types of cladding that may be used in single storey buildings, most
commonly industrial, warehouse, agricultural and retail buildings. These tend to fall into a few broad
categories as described below.
Single skin trapezoidal sheeting
Insulated panel
Size and profiles of PUF Panel 1.3.1 Size of panels Panels are available in thickness from 25mm to
150mm, width 1000mm and length as per requirement of the customer.
Coldwell Wall panels Coldwell wall panels are tongue-n-groove joinery for air-tight, effective panel
to panel interlocking which provides an effective seal.
Two types of panels – single groove and double groove systems are manufactured.
While single groove panels are suitable for general purpose and application in buildings and shelters;
double groove panels are suitable for cold room and cold chamber applications. Double groove
ensures precise interlocking, dimensional accuracy and also eliminates the risk of air gaps and
thermal bridging.
Coldwell panels are in higher thicknesses are self-supporting free standing upto 6 metres. All joints
are covered with flashings. Profiles of these panels are given below: Inner & Outer skin: 3 types of
rib configuration – Micro-rib, Wave and Mini box. Facing Options: Pre-painted galvanized
steel/aluminium, stainless steel and craft paper and perforated metal sheet for inner skin. 5 Surface
finish: Mettalic, solid colours, Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) & super polyster coatings.
Coldwell-1 These panels are available in thickness of 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 & 100mm. Detail of this
panel is shown in Fig. 3.