Commercial buildings can contain a wide range of façade systems, materials and construction details, with different requirements depending on the building’s use, age and existing condition.
Remediation may be required because of fire safety concerns, defective cladding, water ingress, deterioration, failed interfaces or other façade defects.
The way the works are delivered also needs to account for the building remaining operational. Access, tenant and public movement, temporary protection, deliveries, working hours and the sequencing of works all need to be considered as part of the remediation programme.
We work across a wide range of commercial buildings and façade systems, including:
Our remediation services cover ACM, HPL, rainscreen cladding, EWI, brick slips, curtain walling and associated façade elements.
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Commercial façades can develop defects affecting fire safety, weather resistance, structural performance, durability and building operation.
Combustible materials within external wall systems can present significant fire safety concerns and may require replacement or other remediation measures.
Loose, damaged, displaced or deteriorating cladding can create safety, weatherproofing and building performance issues.
Missing, damaged or incorrectly installed cavity barriers and fire stopping can compromise the intended fire performance of an external wall system.
Façade defects can allow water penetration, leading to damp, deterioration, corrosion and damage to internal finishes and building components.
Curtain walling can develop failed seals, defective interfaces, movement issues and other defects affecting weather resistance and overall façade performance.
Windows, balconies, spandrel panels and junctions between different façade elements can be sources of water ingress, deterioration, thermal issues and other performance defects.
Commercial building remediation starts with establishing the existing construction, condition and extent of defects.
Our dedicated survey team, Trident Facades Surveys, can undertake façade condition surveys and intrusive opening-up to establish existing construction and identify defects.
Where required, findings can be developed into a technical assessment, FRAEW or remediation strategy defining the appropriate scope of works.
We can develop the required design and specification before delivering repair, replacement, cladding removal, insulation, fire-stopping and associated façade works.
Investigation → Assessment → Strategy → Design → Remediation → Completion
We support commercial property owners, landlords, asset managers, property managers, facilities teams and contractors responsible for commercial buildings and property portfolios.
Commercial façade remediation is often carried out while buildings remain operational. We plan works around:
Where appropriate, works can be phased around tenant operations, planned maintenance programmes and wider capital works.
The appropriate remediation route depends on the findings of the survey and assessment. Options can include:
The extent of remediation will depend on the existing construction, condition, defects identified and the requirements of the overall remediation strategy.
What Is High-Rise Façade Remediation?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
When Does A High-Rise Building Need Façade Remediation?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Is A High-Rise Building A Higher-Risk Building?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Do You Carry Out High-Rise Façade Surveys?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Do You Carry Out FRAEW Assessments?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
What Types Of High-Rise Buildings Do You Remediate?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Can High-Rise Façade Remediation Be Carried Out While Residents Remain In The Building?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Can ACM, HPL And Rainscreen Cladding Be Replaced On High-Rise Buildings?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Can The Whole Façade System Be Replaced?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Can High-Rise Façade Remediation Be Phased?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.
Can You Carry Out Both Investigation And Remediation?
High-rise façade remediation involves investigating and addressing defects within the external wall and façade systems of taller buildings. Depending on the findings, works may include cladding removal or replacement, insulation replacement, fire-stopping, cavity barrier remediation, repairs and associated façade works.