This enumeration defines the range of different types of covering that can further specify an IfcCovering or an IfcCoveringType.
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6.1.2.8.2 Type values
Type
Description
CEILING
The covering is used to represent a ceiling.
CLADDING
The covering is used to represent a cladding.
COPING
A protective capping or covering of a wall or a parapet.
FLOORING
The covering is used to represent a flooring.
INSULATION
The covering is used to insulate an element for thermal or acoustic purposes.
MEMBRANE
An impervious layer that could be used for e.g. roof covering (below tiling - that may be known as sarking etc.) or as a damp proof course membrane; also, waterproofing material on a bridge structure (typically on top of bridge slab).
MOLDING
The covering is used to represent a molding being a strip of material to cover the transition of surfaces (often between wall cladding and ceiling).
ROOFING
The covering is used to represent a roof covering.
SKIRTINGBOARD
The covering is used to represent a skirting board being a strip of material to cover the transition between the wall cladding and the flooring.
SLEEVING
The covering is used to isolate a distribution element from a space in which it is contained.
TOPPING
A layer of material used for leveling or flattening a surface.
WRAPPING
The covering is used for wrapping particularly of distribution elements using tape.
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