Cladding types in new buildings
The building materials used in roof and wall claddings continue to change over time. What are the current trends?
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By Ian Page – 1 December 2008, Build 109, Feature article
The building materials used in roof and wall claddings continue to change over time. What are the current trends?
By Matthew Curtis – 1 December 2014, Build 145, Feature article
Steel’s popularity as a structural element is rising, and there’s scope for more use of prefabrication. These are two of the trends BRANZ has identified for commercial building construction.
By Nick Brunsdon – 1 December 2017, Build 163
Designers and builders enjoy a broad and ever-increasing range of cladding options for walls and roofs. While appearance is a prime consideration, it is useful to consider the upfront and lifetime costs.
By Matthew Curtis – 1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
More homeowners are choosing sheet metal roofs, and timber weatherboards have maintained a steady 60% of the market, according to recent data on materials choice for new housing.