In recent years, the application of natural stone or granite porcelain walls using the "dry cladding" method has been increasing.
The definition of "dry cladding" is: Exterior wall (usually) covering of the building, which is connected without glue or cement between the tiles and the subject wall.
The tiles are assembled on the basis of an anchored wall cladding system.
The system is made of stainless steel or aluminum and creates a space that lowers the temperature in the summer and keeps it in the winter. Therefore the method is also called "ventilated walls."
Disadvantages
1. This is a relatively expensive method.
2. This cladding requires high skilled work.
3. Slower mounting.
Dry cladding has many advantages over few disadvantages.
The cost increase against other methods, versus the cost of heating and cooling the building are offset after a few years.
The economic test is a cladding: durable, economical and reliable.
Advantages
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The dry cladding method is safe and it ensures that the cladding is not disengaged for many years.
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This method allows for expansion and shrinkage of the stone in extreme weather conditions, (fracture prevention)
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The dry cladding method creates an space of between 30 mm - 100 mm between the background wall to surface of the stone cladding, this space provides a layer of a kind of "airbag" used as a thermal barrier. This thermal barrier lowers the heat and cold inside the building by 3-6 degrees most of the year.
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The stone / tile appearance, in dry cladding works, has remained stainless and aesthetic throughout the years. No wet scripts.
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Dry assembly, removes moisture from the wall and reduces the amount of water reaching the bearing wall almost completely. This contributes greatly to the sealing of the system.
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The dry assembly method allows larger elements to be assembled than any other method. (Design advantage)
Why Dry Cladding?
A cost-efective check
