The Role of Sheet Metal Cladding in Creating a Safe and Durable Building Envelope

Your building envelope encompasses the collective structure of your house, including the foundation, roof, walls, windows, and doors. Therefore, when creating a building envelope, the more secure and durable it is, the better. When there are gaps between sections of your building envelope, it becomes more difficult to control moisture and temperature.

Sheet metal cladding is one of the best materials to create a tight building envelope. Because of the various prefabricated parts, such as wall structures, tubing, and brackets, installation is quick and seamless. Additionally, each piece of sheet metal is fabricated to exact specifications, meaning there will not be any gaps between your walls, doors, windows, or roof.

Metal cladding is not only effective at creating a secure building envelope, but it is also much more fire-resistant than wood and can be customized to meet any design aesthetic. Because of these benefits, metal cladding plays a crucial role in the development of safe buildings with secure structural envelopes.

Which Sheet Metal Works Best for Creating a Secure Building Envelope?

When searching for sheet metal suppliers, there are plenty of options, but few can match our quality. At Klassen Building Supplies, we use a specialized 24-gauge steel panel that replicates the look of wood but provides all the durability benefits of steel. We custom fabricate all components of a structure to withstand harsh weather and ensure a snug fit.

Contact us today to learn more about our sheet metal fabrication services. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and consistently delivering high-quality metal products with quick turnaround times.

Since 2004, Klassen Building Supplies has been a leader in sheet metal fabrication, supply, and installation in the Vancouver area. Klassen also does considerable custom metal work.

If you have any questions about this article or any of our sheet metal supplies, please call us at (604) 543-7331 or use the convenient form on our Contact page. Klassen is based in Surrey, BC.