Today's most popular and newest exterior cladding product for commercial buildings such as schools, offices, etc is Exterior insulation and Finish systems. (EIFS) This is mostly compared to Stucco, but made from artificial components, rather than standard cements. It is a system of plastic insulating panels covered by a synthetic stuccso-like material. The finish on these walls can mimic the texture of stucco or plaster, or can be toweled so smooth that it looks like a solid piece of stone. Dyes and pigments are used to color EIFS as it is applied, or it can be painted. Improved drainage technology is helping to grow the popularity of this product throughout the world. james hardie

Also another example would be the Olympic stadium in Olympic park, London, which was the main venue for athletic events, opening and closing ceremony of 2012 Olympic Games. The exterior cladding of the structure was carried out by polyester and polyethylene, be printed using curable UV ink and would encircle the stadium. The wrap is 20 meters high and nearly 1000 yards in total length. The roof over the stadium is not made of steel or concrete, but of PVC. IT also includes lightweight steel in the construction and rainwater collection.

Not only greatest buildings around the world, cladding your own house will bring you many benefits including, insulation and protection from heat and cold, Beauty to your home while adding value, mow maintenance cost ( can be an occasional wash with soapy water) and many more. And also, commonly known metal cladding was among the top priority, where it is strong and durable, lasts for years with no maintenance costs. While rust can be a problem, it can be avoided through the use of galvanized metal. Aluminum siding, on the other hand, is a popular cladding for homes in coastal areas. The aluminum will not rust or corrode when exposed to moisture or saltwater, and can withstand storms and harsh conditions better than many other cladding products. Metal siding in general is fairly expensive, though it is resistant to rot, termites, and most kinds of damage. linear cladding

Cladding is the application of one material over another, to protect the underlying structure, with the aim of providing a skin or a layer intended to control the infiltration of weather elements or for aesthetic purposes. Cladding does not necessarily require providing water proof condition, but instead a control element. This control element supports to safely direct water or wind in order to prevent infiltration into the building structure. In situations, where a building's external envelope does not need to be fully 'sealed' (train stations, bus stations, car parks and other similar structures) perforated metal cladding can be an ideal solution. The benefits of perforated metal cladding are light weight, durability and easy installation. There are various types of cladding such as, weatherboard cladding, timber cladding, stone Cladding, Vinyl, Fiber Cement, External Foam, metal, concrete and Brick cladding. In most of North America, the word "siding "is used instead of word "cladding", which is more widely used in Europe and Australia. And also, "Weatherboard "is also equivalent to the word "siding "as well.