Aluminium glazing frames are exposed to sun, rain, wind, airborne pollutants and everyday contact, so the finish is part of the building envelope rather than a…
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Powder coating or anodising for aluminium glazing
The cladding specialist’s role in a design and build contract
The role of a cladding specialist in a design and build contract extends far beyond fixing panels to a completed structure. This contractor helps turn the…
Installing Cladding Around Parapets And Capping Details
Parapets are among the most vulnerable areas of a building envelope. They sit at the junction of wall cladding, roof membranes, flashings and edge protection,…
Understanding A1 And A2 Fire-Rated Cladding Materials
Fire performance is a fundamental part of facade design, particularly where external walls must protect occupants, neighbouring properties, and emergency…
How to specify cladding for a building in a high-risk fire zone
Cladding selection in a high-risk fire zone must be treated as a fire-safety, performance and detailing decision rather than a purely aesthetic choice. The…
The Advantages of Off-Site Fabrication for Complex Glazing Assemblies
Complex glazing assemblies are increasingly central to modern building envelopes. Large curtain walling zones, oversized panes, angled screens, glazed…
How to Document and Resolve Cladding Defects During a Snagging Stage
Snagging is the point at which a cladding installation is examined against the approved design, specification, workmanship standards, and practical performance…
Selecting the right sealant for cladding substrates
Sealant is a small component of a building envelope, yet it has a major influence on weather resistance, movement control, appearance, and long-term…
How to manage cladding supply chain delays with alternative materials
Cladding supply chain delays can affect far more than the appearance of a building. When rainscreen panels, insulation, support rails, membranes, fixings, or…
Why Cladding Support Steel Needs Structural Review
Cladding support steel sits between a building’s primary structure and its external envelope. Although it may appear secondary to the facade panels, rails,…