Loose Cladding

Loose cladding can present a serious façade maintenance and safety concern, particularly on multi-storey buildings where panels or components may become detached.

The cause needs to be established before deciding whether individual components can be repaired or whether wider remediation is required.

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What Causes Cladding to Become Loose?

Potential causes include:

Failed fixings
Corrosion
Deteriorated brackets
Damaged panels
Movement
Poor installation
Failed support systems
Defective connections
Water-related deterioration
Impact damage

Signs of Loose Cladding

Potential warning signs include:

Movement
Rattling panels
Open joints
Distorted panels
Missing fixings
Corrosion
Visible gaps
Detached components
Damaged brackets

Some problems may only become apparent following closer inspection.

Immediate Considerations

Where loose or unstable cladding has been identified, the building owner or responsible party should obtain appropriate professional advice.

Depending on the circumstances, temporary measures may be necessary while the façade is investigated and a permanent solution developed.

Investigating Loose Cladding

Investigation can establish:

Cladding type
Fixing method
Support structure
Condition of fixings
Substrate
Extent of movement
Extent of deterioration

Our dedicated survey team can undertake façade investigation and opening-up where required.

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Repair or Replace?

Depending on the findings, the solution may involve:

Re-securing components
Fixing replacement
Panel replacement
Bracket replacement
Localised repair
Cladding remediation
Complete cladding replacement

See our Cladding Repair Services and Cladding Replacement Services.

Loose Cladding Remediation

Where defects are widespread, a larger remediation project may be necessary.

This can involve:

Investigation → Strategy → Design → Removal → Replacement → Completion