HPL Cladding Remediation
Trident Facades provides HPL cladding remediation services for buildings where high-pressure laminate cladding forms part of an external wall system requiring repair, replacement or other remedial work.
What Is HPL Cladding?
High-pressure laminate (HPL) is used in a range of rainscreen and façade applications.
An HPL façade is more than the visible panel. The complete system can include:
- HPL panels
- Support rails
- Fixings
- Insulation
- Membranes
- Cavity barriers
- Fire stopping
- Substrate
- Flashings and interfaces
The condition and construction of these components should be considered when determining the appropriate remediation solution
HPL Cladding Problems
Remediation may be required because of:
- Damaged panels
- Defective fixings
- Deterioration
- Water ingress
- Defective interfaces
- Fire safety concerns
- Missing or defective cavity barriers
- Insulation defects
- Installation problems
HPL Remediation Options
Depending on the findings, the appropriate solution may involve:
- Localised repair
- Panel replacement
- Component replacement
- Fire stopping
- Cavity barrier works
- Insulation replacement
- Partial removal
- Complete replacement
HPL Investigation
Where existing records are insufficient, intrusive opening-up can establish the actual wall construction.
Our dedicated survey team can undertake the required investigation before the remediation strategy and design are finalised.
HPL Replacement
Where the existing HPL system cannot be retained, replacement can be developed as part of the wider façade remediation design.
The replacement system should be considered for:
- Fire performance
- Thermal performance
- Weather resistance
- Durability
- Appearance
- Interfaces
- Maintenance
A Complete HPL Remediation Solution
Trident Facades can support:
Investigation → Strategy → Design → Removal/Repair → Replacement → Completion