Cladding for interiors and exteriors

Cladding, often called curtain-walling or sidings, is an effective way to protect a building’s exterior from weather whilst simultaneously creating a dramatic, or discreet, façade. This can either be of a seamless appearance without visible joins or with defined folded intersections creating a strongly ribbed effect.

Cladding does not need to be a solid material but can be created from perforated metal or mesh. Using non-solid materials means that the cladding can perform functions such as solar-shading and screening.

See a project where cladding also acts as solar shading

Interior cladding can take the form of panelling, whether single or abutting panels, and can be formed from wire mesh, perforated material, laser-cut or solid metal.

Where interior cladding is used:-

Reception areas: providing a durable finish for high-traffic areas in office and hotel buildings.

Restaurants: being a relatively simple way to transform the look of a space with a new texture and finish.

Transport hubs: a metal-clad wall will be the most durable application for high-traffic areas, retaining its appearance as well as resisting wear and tear.

As architectural metalwork experts John Desmond Ltd is used to working closely with architects and designers to achieve the style and impact they aim to achieve with their interior and exterior cladding designs.

Working in a range of metals, coatings and finishes we like to be introduced to the project at an early stage to advise in the most suitable and cost-effective cladding materials for the project.

Our expertise in materials and finishes often means we can advise and supply materials that achieve the look of a solid metal, such as bronze but that are much lighter in weight, more responsive to being worked, with superior aesthetic results, and are less expensive.

Access is often restricted on central city and transport projects so cladding can be created in modular form in our workshop and assembled on site saving working space and time on site.