vegger

Vegger is the Norwegian word for walls. In architecture, walls are vertical structures that enclose and divide space, support loads, guard against the weather, and define the exterior façade and interior rooms. They can be exterior or interior, load-bearing or non-load-bearing, and may be solid, hollow, or insulated.

Exterior walls transfer loads from the roof and floors to the foundation and provide enclosure, thermal mass, weather resistance, and air sealing. Interior walls divide spaces, provide privacy and acoustic separation, and may be non-load-bearing or participate in fire or sound ratings.

Materials used for walls include brick, stone, concrete, timber, drywall, metal studs, glass, and composites. Common construction methods include masonry walls, timber-frame walls with insulation, and reinforced concrete or steel-framed systems with infill. Drywall is often used for interior partitions. Finishes vary from plaster and paint to siding, cladding, or exposed masonry.

Performance considerations cover fire resistance, thermal insulation, sound insulation, moisture management, and airtightness. Design must address openings for doors and windows, structural lintels, damp-proof courses, and air barriers, as well as durability and maintenance.

History and examples: Walls have evolved from load-bearing stone and timber in ancient and medieval buildings to modern curtain walls and insulated exterior cladding. In many regions, wood framing and brick masonry remain common for residential construction, while higher-rise and institutional buildings increasingly use composite and controlled-cladding systems. Vegger thus play a central role in form, energy efficiency, and safety of buildings.