Abstract: A cladding system including a panel guide, wherein said panel guide is configured to provide alignment and spacing between panels. The panel guide having a central gap, at least one or more weather strip mounting area, and a mounting extension, wherein said mounting extension is configured to mount said panel guide to the wall. The cladding system further include a U cover that is configured to install in the central gap. The U cover includes a screw cover place holder that is configured to secure a screw cover for covering a fastening screw that is used to secure the panel guide and said U cover to the wall.

Abstract: A system including a panel implement that is configured to protect a wall of a building, in which the panel implement having a plurality of panels including a first panel and a second panel. Each of the plurality of panels has a male end section and a female end section, wherein the male end section of the first panel is configured to lock into the female end section of the second panel. A locking clip engages the male end section to hold the first panel in place against the wall.