Recladding Services
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We are guided by values that have shaped us into the internationally renowned company we are today. That’s the way it’s always been, and that’s howwe’re able to say we have no legacy projects (post Grenfell) in the field.
In December 2018, in the wake of the Grenfell fire tragedy, the UK Government introduced regulations which prohibit the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of specific types of high-rise buildings, as well as specified attachments.
We are rigorous in our approach, working closely with our suppliers and specialist partners, and guided by Quality Assurance at each stage of the recladding process to ensure standards are not only met, but exceeded. We stay ahead of the curve when it comes to cladding safety and pride ourselves on
being experts in this field. Our relationships with clients is just as important as our commitment to communities, that’s why we work closely with key industry bodies that work to protect homeowners and residents, such as the National House Building Council, BRE, Efectis, BB7, MLM and Exova/Element.
Following consultation, the Building Regulations were
The government’s technical consultation paper on the review of the ban stated: “We have commissioned research into the fire risk of various cladding materials, including the aluminium composite material (ACM) with a polyethylene core that was used on Grenfell Tower. “The results of this research indicate that products with a polyethylene core are by far the most hazardous cladding materials, of those tested. We consider that the use of polyethylene-cored products as cladding materials poses such a significant fire risk that an outright ban of their use on any buildings, regardless of height or purpose, is justified.” Another major proposal from the government is to lower the threshold on height from 18 metres to 11 metres.
The technical consultation paper stated: “We consider that buildings with a residential use between 11-18m may be subject to similar levels of fire risk to many of those taller than 18m. “However, there is no robust scientific evidence that we are aware of to fully support this. We consider that in the absence of this evidence, the option that best provides public protection is to reduce the height threshold to 11m now, and commission research to allow further review of the height threshold.”
amended to restrict the use of combustible materials in and on external walls and specified attachments to a list of materials essential for construction and
without an available non- combustible alternative.
The ban means combustible materials won’t be allowed on the external walls of new ‘Relevant Buildings’ over 18 metres in height. The new building regulations extend to all new hospitals, residential housing, boarding schools and student accommodation and residential care homes that are over 18 metres in height. One year later the Government carried out a review of the ban with a consultation on proposed changes to the regulations. This consultation has now closed, and the Government is analysing the responses.
How can we help you?
In essence, we bring our expertise and know how to make your building compliant with regulations and, in turn, safe for its residents. We have long standing relationships with partners who bring integrity to the recladding process.
We work with you and your design team to ensure that you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics or building performance and we work in a way that limits disturbance to residents, businesses and the general public.
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