A well-designed aluminium glazing system can provide decades of service, but its performance depends on more than the strength of the frames. Regular cleaning,…
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Creating a Lifing Plan for Aluminium Glazing
Selecting Cladding Materials for a Building with High Solar Gain
High solar gain can transform a well-designed building envelope into a source of overheating, glare, material movement, and excessive cooling demand. Large…
Fire stopping around cladding penetrations that works
Cladding systems are designed to protect a building from weather, impact and heat loss, but the facade can become vulnerable wherever services, brackets,…
The Advantages of Ruukki Standing Seam Roofs on Steep Pitches
Steeply pitched roofs combine strong architectural character with demanding technical requirements. Rainwater, wind, snow, maintenance access, thermal movement…
Managing Cladding Budgets When Project Requirements Change
Cladding projects rarely proceed from tender to handover without adjustments. A client may request a different finish, additional glazing, revised insulation,…
Understanding the Building Safety Act and Cladding Requirements
The Building Safety Act has changed how cladding is designed, specified, installed, inspected and maintained across the UK. Its impact extends beyond the…
Specifying Cladding Fixings for Seismic Zones in the UK
Cladding fixings are small components with a major role in the safety and performance of a building envelope. In a seismic event, panels, rails, brackets,…
The Key Differences Between SFS and Timber Frame Cladding Supports
The support structure behind a rainscreen, facade panel, brick slip, or architectural glazing system has a direct effect on the building’s performance. It…
How to Sequence Roofing and Cladding Works to Avoid Water Damage
Water damage in a building envelope rarely comes from one dramatic failure. It is more often caused by poor sequencing: a roof edge left exposed while cladding…
Designing Cladding Details for Corners and Returns
Corners and returns are among the most exposed and technically demanding areas of a building envelope. They bring several systems together in a small space,…