Design - Claddings
Foundation
Walls
Intermediate Floors
Roof Structure
Transportation
Service Voids
Mechanical and Electrical Services
Windows and Doors
Claddings
Typical Specification
- Brick
- High performance timber cladding
- Terracotta
- Render
- Metal
- Other
Benefits
- The Kingspan Optima system can accept numerous cladding systems to its walls. Kingspan Off-Site can advise on cladding manufacturers, to ensure high standards of weather resistance and water ingress.
Design Guide
- The utilisation of lightweight cladding over non-supported walls (i.e. above garages, height steps in terraced units, etc) reduces the requirement for additional structural members.
- Clear ventilation should always be provided behind the cladding.
