A material or assembly that forms the exterior face of a wall. Examples of cladding include stucco, EIFS, metal panels, brick/stone veneer, wood siding, and vinyl siding.

Related terms: EIFS, Stucco

Related resources: IRC FAQ: Cladding Attachment Over Insulating Sheathing, Info-305: Reservoir Claddings, BSI-058: Parthenon, Eh?