Rainscreen Cladding Remediation

Trident Facades provides rainscreen cladding remediation services for buildings where an existing rainscreen façade requires repair, modification, partial replacement or complete replacement.

Rainscreen remediation requires consideration of the complete external wall build-up rather than the visible panels alone.

What Is Rainscreen Cladding?

A rainscreen façade generally uses an outer cladding layer separated from the underlying wall by a cavity.

Depending on the system, the build-up may include:

  • Rainscreen panels
  • Support rails
  • Brackets
  • Insulation
  • Membranes
  • Cavity barriers
  • Fire stopping
  • Substrate
  • Internal wall construction

The condition and performance of these components can all influence the appropriate remediation solution.

Common Rainscreen Problems

Rainscreen systems may require remediation because of:

  • Damaged panels
  • Defective fixings
  • Corrosion
  • Water ingress
  • Defective membranes
  • Inadequate cavity barriers
  • Fire stopping defects
  • Deteriorated insulation
  • Failed interfaces
  • Poor installation
  • Fire performance concerns

Rainscreen Remediation Options

Depending on the findings, remediation may involve:

  • Localised repairs
  • Component replacement
  • Panel replacement
  • Insulation replacement
  • Fire stopping
  • Cavity barrier installation
  • Partial removal
  • Complete rainscreen replacement
  • Replacement with an alternative façade system

Rainscreen Investigation

Where the construction or condition cannot be established from existing documentation, intrusive investigation may be required.

Our dedicated survey team can undertake opening-up and external wall investigations before the remediation design is finalised.

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Rainscreen Replacement

Where the existing system cannot be retained, the project can progress to a replacement design.

See our Rainscreen Cladding Replacement service.

Complete Rainscreen Remediation

Trident Facades can support the transition from:

Investigation → Strategy → Design → Removal/Repair → Replacement → Completion

Talk to Trident Facades about your rainscreen remediation project.

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