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List of Exterior Wall Materials

Exterior Wall Alternatives
By Juan Rodriguez, About.com Guide

Exterior walls can be finished with a wide array of materials and techniques. Exterior wall finishes can produce significant savings for the contractor as well as for the building occupant. There are multiple alternatives for you to choose from, depending on the type of construction and special needs required in that project. 1. Walls on Wildfire Zones

By andersbknudsen When an exterior wall ignites the fire can spread to the roof, windows, doors and other building components resulting in substantial damage or total loss of the structure. The resistance of exterior walls to burning and decay is directly related to the material used and the amount of fire ignition components in the surrounding areas.

2. Gypsum Area Separation Walls

By Sailorbill Gypsum area separation walls are lightweight, non-load bearing gypsum partition that provides fire-rated capacity typically used between adjacent walls on townhouse construction. 3. Exterior Wood Walls

By Stockerre Finishing exterior wood is highly dependent on moisture content, type of wood, surface preparation, application method and finishing system used. It

4. Insulated Vinyl Siding

By DaveF 3138 Insulated vinyl sidings will offer you a good and low-cost alternativethat you must consider when planning your next construction project. 5. Tilt-Up Walls

Courtesy of J. Rodriguez Tilt-Up wall construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. At least 10,000 buildings enclosing more than 650 million square feet are constructed annually. 6. OVE Framing

Photo Courtsey of Darren Moore Darren's Photos Using either the complete Optimum Value Engineering system or applying it by components, the building will be improving its energy efficiency and its overall performance. Builders and Contractors starting to use this technique might require special training that can result in a decrease framing speed. 7. ICF Walls

By Roberrific Insulated Concrete forms are a new method being used by contractors to qualify for energy credit and other types of ratings. Many home builders are using the most obvious and currently most popular alternative: Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs).

8. House Wrap Installation Tips

By Peg Syverson House wrap is defined as all synthetic materials replacing sheathing paper. House wraps are a lightweight material and wider than asphalt designs, allowing a faster installation procedure by builders and contractors. 9. Cladding Alternatives

By Matt From London This solution gives a building a new look, new life and will generate saving on electricity when thermal and insulation issues are attended. Overcladding benefits are greatest when dealing with high story buildings. 10. Brick Walls

Courtesy of Shaire Productions. Brick is one of the most used material on construction and housing industry. Working with bricks can be a little tricky and confusing. Some contractors have failed to execute some simple steps and have paid the price with costly reparations after the job has been completed. 11. Insulated Wall Panels

By Ashley Balsam Baz Structural Insulated Panels (SIP's) are used in floors, walls, and roofs providing an extremely durable, strong and energy-efficient high performance material. Structural Insulated Panels (SIP's) are typically made by a plastic foam rigid insulation between two structural skin surfaces such as oriented strand boards (OSB). 12. Supreme Steel Framing

By Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives Supreme Steel Framing System is a relatively new framing material that presents several benefits when installing drywall. Supreme Steel Framing System recently was tested and found in compliance with 2006 IBC code Insulation and Walls

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Decorative Translucent Composite Panels from Allplastics by Allplastics Engineering Allplastics Engineering offers a range of transparent panels for interior and exterior applications. Their decorative composite translucent panels are durable while providing architectural appeal. Design Composite Polycarbonate Sheets Design Composites unique bonding technology enables Allplastics to combine a rigid, translucent honeycomb core with transparent thermoplastic top sheets resulting in a panel with exceptional optical properties and rigidity. Allplastics offer:

Polymer Commercial Fitout Products from Akril

Akrils superior gloss modern edge provides Colour and affordability in commercial fit outs. Akrils workable nature of Akril onsite eliminates hassles for builders and designers when building or refurbishing commercial fit outs. The ease in which Akril is installed allows businesses to operate as normal while undergoing fitting extremely quickly.

Akril Commercial Fitout Solutions Wall Panels Retail Feature Walls Commercial Bathroom Wall Panels Commercial Signage Bulkheads Hospitality Menu Boards Easy of cleaning, high scratch resistance and low maintenance ensure this environmentally friendly product will last longer than its 10 year warranty.

Acoustic Wall & Ceiling Panelling by Easycraft by Easypanel

Easypanel drilled and slotted acoustic panelling Easycraft have been creating decorative wall & ceiling panelling for over 20 years and have recently launched their new range of Acoustic panelling called Easypanel. Easypanel is offered in a range of base board material from Mdf, Ply or Hardboard and comes in a range of standard design profiles or can be perforated to your specification.

Easypanel products have been used across a wide range of commercial, retail & residential applications such as Libraries, Hospitals, Retail Shopfits, Boardrooms, Schools and Universities, to name a few. Easycraft can deliver the complete product including, base board, perforation to your specification, backing materials, acoustic material and a range of surface finishes. Their expertise in surface finishing ranges from pre-primer, protective seal, final coat of clear low gloss lacquer and a limed white wash effect. Easypanel can come in a range of sizes from 2400x1200 to 2700x1200 in both MDF & PLY material.

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