reclad
Put new exterior
Reclad is the past tense and past participle of reclad, meaning to clad again—to cover or coat something with new material.
Buildings are reclad when their exterior surfaces are replaced: The tower was reclad in aluminum panels after the fire.
The word appears most often in construction and architecture contexts, particularly discussions of building safety and renovation.
Appear again after absence
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- laminateBond thin layers together
- renderCause to become
- stuccoDecorative wall plaster
plaster · paint · coat · sealant · primer · texture · smooth · polish
Update existing equipment
- refurbishRestore worn items
- renovateRestore to good condition
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- revampRestructure extensively
overhaul · renew · revitalize · rejuvenate · update · remodel · reconstruct · rehabilitate
Outer portion
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- skinBody's outer layer
- panelingInterior wall sheathing
siding · sheathing · aluminum · terracotta · weatherboard · rainscreen · spandrel · soffit
Pertaining to warmth
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- fireproofingMaking materials resist combustion
soundproofing · R-value · foam · fiberglass · rockwool · EPS · cavity · breathable
resurface
Appear again after absence
stucco · plaster · paint · coat · sealant · primer · texture · smooth · polish · powder-coat
retrofit
Update existing equipment
revamp · overhaul · renew · revitalize · rejuvenate · update · remodel · reconstruct · rehabilitate · recondition
exterior
Outer portion
paneling · siding · sheathing · aluminum · terracotta · weatherboard · rainscreen · spandrel · soffit · fascia
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
fireproofing · soundproofing · R-value · foam · fiberglass · rockwool · EPS · cavity · breathable · condensation