External wall remediation is the process of addressing defects or inadequate performance within an existing external wall system.
Depending on the building, this can involve:
The appropriate remediation solution depends on the existing construction, the nature of the defects and the requirements established through the relevant assessment and design process.
Remediation may be required where an external wall has:
Some projects require localised repairs, while others require extensive removal and replacement of the external wall system.
Before designing a remediation solution, it is important to establish what is actually present within the wall.
Existing drawings and specifications may not accurately reflect the building as constructed.
Our dedicated survey team, Trident Facades Surveys, can undertake:
The investigation and assessment evidence can then inform a remediation strategy.
Depending on the findings, this may involve:
The strategy should address the actual construction and defects identified rather than applying a generic solution to the building.
Once the remediation approach has been established, the proposed solution can be developed into detailed façade design and specification.
This can cover:
See our Façade Remediation Design services.
Where required, Trident Facades can deliver the physical remediation works as well as supporting the earlier stages.
A project may therefore progress through:
Survey → Assessment → Strategy → Design → Procurement → Removal → Remediation → Completion
We work with building owners, freeholders, developers, managing agents, housing providers and other organisations responsible for existing buildings.
Projects can involve individual elevations, specific external wall components or complete façade remediation programmes
If you already have a façade survey, FRAEW, fire assessment or other external wall report, we can review the available information and discuss the remediation options.