Cladding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001134",
  "term": "Cladding",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The application of one material over another to provide a skin or layer on a building's exterior. This outer layer serves to control the infiltration of weather elements, provide thermal insulation, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the structure. Common cladding materials include wood, metal, vinyl, and stone.",
  "synonyms": [
    "siding"
  ],
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Verkleidung",
    "es": "revestimiento",
    "fr": "bardage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cladding/"
}