9 Exterior Façade Options to Elevate Your Next Design | Bostik Blog

HPL cladding has become a top pick for architects and designers. It is lightweight, low maintenance and one of the most cost-effective choices on the market. HPL offers a luxurious look without sacrificing durability or function, and it allows architects to achieve any unique shape and design they can dream up.

The Monterrey MX HPL panels used in the project were installed with Bostik’s PanelTack System. This played an essential role in cutting time and costs for numerous HPL installations. PanelTack’s safe and simple application is discrete and preserves the integrity of any design aesthetic.

Porcelain tile has been an obvious choice for beautiful interiors for years — but it has made its way into exterior applications as well. As a result of its durability and ease of maintenance, MX Porcelain Tile was a top choice when dealing with locations prone to rain and wet weather conditions. Plus, large-scale porcelain tile is also quick to install and can transform any exterior

Ceramic cladding is the perfect option for transforming the exteriors of old buildings to give a refreshed and updated look. Ceramic tile is made from raw, natural clay that is free from harmful chemicals and additives making it one of the most sustainable options available today. It’s also easily molded into curved and three-dimensional shapes to either conform to the building’s structure or add an unexpected twist.

The naturally occurring textures, color tones and imperfections of natural stone mean every piece is unique. Natural stone is weather and fire resistant and a particularly good choice for areas affected by sun exposure. Stone is also a wonderful complement to a variety of other natural materials making it extremely versatile and universally appealing.

The heavy nature of stone can be a disadvantage for some, but not when using PanelTack which eliminates drilling into the cladding, which can weaken the slab. PanelTack also evenly distributes stress, absorbs pressures and vibrations due to weather, and keeps panels from sagging under their own weight.

PMW is one of the most versatile and high performance options on the market. While not a newly manufactured material by any means, PMW remains desirable above many of its modern counterparts for its unparalleled beauty.

Want that traditional wood look with the unbeatable durability of modern engineered alternatives? Composite cladding is a combination of recycled wood and plastic that keeps the integrity of the natural look while providing that extra strength needed on many commercial projects. It’s also a more budget-friendly option that does not fluctuate in price as drastically as hardwood.

Fiber cement cladding has been a staple cladding material for a while and will continue to be so. However, FCB cladding is no longer exclusive to the rough, gray, cinder block style that’s probably your first thought when you think of cement-based cladding. It can be colored, textured and used to create beautiful exterior features. It’s also often made of recycled materials supporting eco-sustainability.

Metal is sure to catch anyone’s eye and is a perfect choice for obtaining a sleek, modern aesthetic. Metal is also a sustainable option as it can be made from recycled materials and can be further recycled at the end of its life as cladding to reduce the carbon footprint and amount of materials that end up in landfills.

Aluminum composite panels are one of the market’s more economical options, but that does not mean it has poor performance. Aluminum composite panels are durable, weather-resistant and stain-resistant due to their mixture of metals and plastic, and they have a high insulation rating that provides additional savings in gas and energy. ACPs also come in a wide variety of colors, textures and Kynar coatings to satisfy any design on a budget.