Exterior Cladding Design
FDR engineers the building envelope—specializing in architectural exterior claddings like metal panel systems, Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) panel systems, and the connections and attachments that transfer cladding loads back into the primary structure.
Cladding is where the architecture, the structure, and the schedule all meet. FDR delivers exterior wall engineering for field-installed cladding systems, coordinating the framing, the attachments, and the tight tolerances required so the finish goes on right the first time.
Our exterior wall work spans complex geometries and high-rise curtain walls constructed on-site. Whether your project utilizes intricate metal panel systems, ACM panels, or traditional finishes, we ensure the structural integrity of your aesthetic vision from the substrate to the exterior skin.
Cladding Scopes We Engineer
- Architectural metal panel and Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) panel systems
- Field-installed exterior curtain wall framing
- Support framing for masonry, stone, metal panel, and EIFS finishes
- Cladding attachment and connection design
- Deflection, drift, and thermal movement accommodation
- High wind and high seismic exterior wall design
What You Receive
- Engineered Shop Drawings
- Structural Calculation Package
- Sealed by a Licensed Professional Engineer
- Plan Layouts and Installation Details
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