Plural of cladding; outer layers of material used to cover or protect a building, such as brick, metal, or composite panels on a wall.
From 'clad' (to clothe or cover) plus the suffix '-ing,' creating a noun referring to the material used for covering. Modern construction usage intensified from mid-20th century onward.
Building claddings are literally clothes for buildings—they protect from weather, add beauty, and can even regulate temperature. The Grenfell Tower tragedy showed how critically important cladding material choices are for safety!
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