Definitions
- Referring to the decorative wooden or other material covering on the walls of a room. - Talking about the wooden or other material covering on the lower half of an interior wall. - Describing the wooden or other material covering on the exterior of a building.
- Referring to the outer layer of a building, often made of metal, wood, or plastic. - Talking about the protective covering on the exterior of a structure. - Describing the material used to cover the exterior of a building.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a covering on the exterior or interior of a structure.
- 2Both can be made of various materials, such as wood, metal, or plastic.
- 3Both can provide insulation and protection for a building.
- 4Both can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a structure.
- 5Both can be used for both residential and commercial buildings.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Panelling is typically used on interior walls, while cladding is used on the exterior of a building.
- 2Purpose: Panelling is primarily decorative, while cladding serves a functional purpose of protecting the building from the elements.
- 3Design: Panelling is often more intricate and decorative than cladding, which is usually more straightforward and utilitarian.
- 4Installation: Panelling is often installed in smaller sections, while cladding is installed in larger pieces.
- 5Cost: Cladding is generally more expensive than panelling due to its functional purpose and larger size.
Remember this!
Panelling and cladding are both terms used to describe a covering on the exterior or interior of a building. However, panelling is primarily decorative and used on interior walls, while cladding serves a functional purpose of protecting the building from the elements and is used on the exterior of a building.
