subject: Use acoustical wall panels to add style and protect your walls [print this page] Use acoustical wall panels to add style and protect your walls
Cladding is a process where you place an overlay onto an external wall. A timber cladding wall can be used to protect the exterior walls from the elements in addition to providing decorative purposes. It is usually combined with another material such as vinyl or a foam core in order to boost its insulation capacity. The timber cladding can be installed onto concrete, brick or wood walls, and it can be used on commercial or domestic buildings.
External timber cladding is a sustainable resource that is becoming more and more popular due to its numerous benefits. Some of the benefits include its ease to work with, its durability when it has been properly treated, and its flexibility in meeting your precise size specifications. The acoustical wall panels provide sound insulation, and the timber cladding works well as an insulator from the cold. External timber cladding comes in many different styles and wood types which provides a nice selection to choose from.
The timber will naturally turn a grey color over time. You can use wood stain or paint to maintain the original color. The timber cladding can be cut horizontally, vertically or slanted depending on the building you are working on and what design you are going for. It works best horizontally due to water damage which could occur due to penetration. If you use vertical or slanted cladding, you will need to be sure that the seams are properly sealed to prevent any water penetration damage. You can also use vertical cladding on curved areas by using tongue and groove boards to provide sufficient overlap to compensate any shrinkage.
