by Gayan | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fire rated cladding is external wall material classified for its reaction to fire under BS EN 13501-1, and in practice that means one of two ratings: Euroclass A1 or Euroclass A2-s1,d0. If you are specifying the external wall of a residential block whose topmost...
by Alfie Wakelin | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Choosing the right exterior cladding panels has become significantly more complex over the past decade. Fire safety legislation has tightened, product liability has increased, and building control now expects detailed system-level evidence rather than individual...
by Alfie Wakelin | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Net-zero targets, BREEAM assessments, planning conditions and client ESG reporting all place pressure on specifiers to demonstrate the environmental credentials of every major material choice. Cladding is one of the decisions that comes up repeatedly. It covers large...
by Alfie Wakelin | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
When specifying the external finish for a new build or refurbishment, the choice between cladding and render is one of the earliest – and most consequential – decisions on a project. Both can deliver excellent results. Both have genuine limitations. And...
by Alfie Wakelin | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the strongest arguments for specifying aluminium rainscreen cladding is its low maintenance requirement. Compared to timber, render or composite systems, aluminium asks very little of building owners and facilities managers over its lifetime. But low...
by Alfie Wakelin | Apr 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cladding panels are one of the most important decisions you will make during any building project. Whether you are working on a new commercial development, refurbishing a residential block or upgrading an agricultural building, the panels you specify will determine...
