EXTERIOR WALLS

 

Understanding Exterior Walls Used In Building Construction

The exterior wall of a house is what the person will see before entering the house, but did you know that exterior wall materials play a big role in managing your electricity bills Knowledge of this will make your choice of an exterior wall extremely important, the exterior wall of a house serves three key functions;

To separate the interior of the house from the outdoors	Define the shape of a houses
Support the floors, walls, and roof

Exterior wall construction materials worth implementing in your next project

Brick Walls

Construction engineers agree that brick walls provide an artistic appeal, do not require much in terms of maintenance, will not rot, and are resistant to fire. The downside of brick walls is that they are affected by moisture and therefore without careful placement of the building joints, holding the bricks in place can prove costly, especially under extreme weather conditions and earthquakes

Insulated Vinyl Siding

Insulated vinyl siding offers a good and low-cost alternative because they contain enhanced impact-resistant capability. Some Insulated Vinyl siding products offer an insulation foam underlay and allow vapour permeability.

Separation Walls

Separation walls are lightweight and can be used between adjacent walls for any construction. Separation walls include steel studs, steel tracks, two layers of liner panels, and aluminium clips attached to a single panel. Separation walls provide fire protection for a couple of hours and serve as noise reduction between neighbouring rooms and floors. These walls can be used on constructions up to four stories in height and are compatible with standard floor-to-ceiling heights.

Exterior Wall Cladding

 

Common cladding alternatives are a great choice for either high-storied buildings or a building at a small construction site. Exterior wall cladding comes in various materials and styles, giving people a wide choice of materials to select from, to achieve their desired styles.

The advantages of exterior wall cladding include;

Improved appearance because a wide range of wall cladding materials offers different styles which can complement different types of buildings

Exterior wall cladding also adds strength and stability to the walls and to the entire building and one of the greatest advantages is that exterior wall cladding materials such as vinyl are mould and mildew-resistant protecting the building walls from damage and degradation

Exterior wall claddings are extremely easy to install, Offering homeowners the choice of creating unique-looking walls

Tilt-Up Walls

Tilt-Up wall construction has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. The process allows walls to be constructed elsewhere and transported to any project site, or to be built onsite. The process is designed to reduce construction costs, expedite the project and reduce labour congestion on site.

Gypsum Area Separation Walls

The gypsum area separation wall is commonly used where houses share a common wall. In case of a fire, the gypsum wall allows ample time for evacuation and for firefighters to address the fire before the adjoining housing unit is compromised.