This enumeration defines the range of different types of covering that can further specify an IfcCovering or an IfcCoveringType.
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.
USERDEFINED
User defined type of covering.
NOTDEFINED
Undefined type of covering.
Table 6.1.2.8.A
6.1.2.8.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcCoveringTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(CEILING
,CLADDING
,COPING
,FLOORING
,INSULATION
,MEMBRANE
,MOLDING
,ROOFING
,SKIRTINGBOARD
,SLEEVING
,TOPPING
,WRAPPING
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;