Cladding

Question 1

Functional Requirements of cladding (7)

Answer 1

Strength and stability
Resistance to weather
Durability
Freedom from maintenance
Fire Safety
Resistance to heat
Resistance to sound

Question 2

Performance requirments of cladding

Answer 2

Appearance
Cost
Weight
Strength/Stability
Resistance to Weather
Robustness
Durability
Thermal and acoustic insulation

Question 3

Types of cladding (6)

Answer 3

PCC panels
GRC panels
GRP panels
Curtain walling
Sheet metal cladding
Timber cladding

Question 4

Definition of cladding

Answer 4

A covering or coating on a structure

Question 5

Failings in cladding (8)

Answer 5

Gravity
Kinetic energy
Surface tension
Capillarly action
Air Currents
Pressure 
Vibrations

Question 6

Relationship between cladding and frame

Answer 6

expansion and contraction,
flexing,
lack of fit
longer term creep

Question 7

Types of fixing

Answer 7

Load and non load bearing
dowel
restraint
bolt

Question 8

Three types of cladding groups

Answer 8

Face sealed
Overlapping
internally drained

Question 9

Where can thermal insulation be installed

Answer 9

Sandwiched within the panel
Fixed to the wall
Fixed to the back of the panel
Within studworkj on the all