Recladding is often described as a finish replacement, but the safety and performance of the new facade depend heavily on what is hidden behind the existing…
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How to verify existing cladding fixings before recladding
Writing A Robust Defects Liability Period Clause For Facade Works
Facade defects rarely arise in isolation. A leak at a window head may involve the flashing, sealant, substrate, insulation, pressure equalisation, or the…
Coordinating MEP penetrations through a rainscreen overlay system
A rainscreen overlay system gives a building a durable outer skin while allowing the main wall to manage structure, insulation, air control and weather…
How Wind-Driven Rain Tests Cladding Junction Details
Wind-driven rain is one of the most persistent threats to a building envelope. Rainfall does not always travel vertically from the sky to the ground. During…
How to detail movement joints in long-run cladding panels
Long-run cladding panels create clean lines, efficient installation and a durable external skin for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Their…
Stick Or Unitised Curtain Walling For Multi-Storey Buildings
Selecting a curtain wall system for a multi-storey block affects programme, cost, appearance, thermal performance and long-term maintenance. Stick-built and…
Managing Scaffold Loads During Glazing Installation
How to manage scaffold loading limits during glazing installation is a practical planning issue, not a detail to resolve after the scaffold has been erected.…
The Pros And Cons Of Tender Packages For Design And Build Facades
A tender package is the information issued to competing contractors so they can price, programme and allocate responsibility for a facade project. In a…
How to retrofit insulated cladding over a 1960s concrete frame
Retrofitting insulated cladding over a 1960s concrete frame can transform an ageing building without replacing its primary structure. A new rainscreen facade,…
Specifying perforated metal panels for coastal ventilated facades
Perforated metal panels can give a coastal building shade, privacy, visual texture and controlled airflow while supporting a durable rainscreen design. They…