Weather is a major variable in any external envelope project. Rain, high winds, freezing temperatures and persistent damp can interrupt cladding installation,…
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How To Handle Weather Delays On A Cladding Installation Schedule
Rainscreen and curtain wall facades explained
The external envelope has a major influence on a building’s appearance, durability, energy performance, and construction programme. Two systems frequently…
Preparing Substrates for Direct-Fix Cladding
Direct-fix cladding can provide a clean, efficient facade solution when the supporting substrate is stable, accurate, dry, and suitable for the proposed…
Why thermal break technology matters in metal frame glazing
Metal frame glazing gives architects slender sightlines, durable performance, and considerable freedom in commercial and residential design. Aluminium is…
Fire Testing And Certification For UK Cladding Projects
Cladding design in the UK must address appearance, weather resistance, thermal performance, durability and fire safety as one coordinated package. A panel,…
Integrating Solar Panels Into A Clad Roof System
Solar panels are increasingly expected on new commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. Yet adding photovoltaic modules to a finished roof is rarely…
How to Estimate the Cost of a Commercial Cladding Project
Estimating the cost of a commercial cladding project requires more than multiplying the building’s wall area by a material price. The final figure depends on…
Common Cladding Installation Defects and How to Prevent Them
A building envelope must control water, air, heat, and movement while maintaining the appearance expected by the design team. Cladding installation defects can…
The benefits of a design and build approach for facade contracts
A building envelope has to perform as a coordinated system. Cladding, roofing, insulation, flashings, windows, doors and architectural glazing all affect one…
How to Manage Project Handover Documentation for Cladding Works
A cladding package is not complete when the final panel is installed. The project must also be supported by a clear, accurate record showing what was designed,…