cladding
/ˈklædɪŋ/
noun
- A protective or decorative outer layer applied to a building or structure.
- The house has wooden cladding that gives it a rustic look.
- Modern cladding materials can improve a building's energy efficiency.
- The old cladding was damaged in the storm and needed to be replaced.
verb
- The act of covering something with a protective or decorative layer.
- They are cladding the pipes with insulation to prevent heat loss.
- The company specializes in cladding roofs with metal sheets.
- The crew is cladding the new office building with glass panels.