Timber Cladding Remediation

Timber cladding remediation involves investigating an existing timber façade system, establishing the cause of any defects and carrying out the works needed to restore its performance, durability and compliance.

Trident Facades provides timber cladding remediation services for residential and commercial buildings across the UK, from initial investigation through to design, specification and delivery of the remedial works.

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When Is Timber Cladding Remediation Required?

Timber cladding is exposed to weathering and moisture over time, and its performance depends heavily on species selection, treatment, ventilation and detailing at the point of installation.

Issues can include:

Decay or rot in boards, battens or support framing
Warping, splitting or cupping of timber boards
Inadequate rear ventilation leading to trapped moisture
Failed fixings or fixing corrosion
Missing or inadequate cavity barriers and fire stopping
Water ingress at interfaces, joints and penetrations
Non-compliant fire performance for the building height or use

The appropriate remedial approach depends on the extent of decay or moisture damage and the findings of the relevant survey.

Our Timber Cladding Remediation Service

Investigation

Our survey team can carry out condition surveys and opening-up works to assess the timber species, treatment, fixing method and ventilation, and to identify the extent of decay or moisture damage.

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Remediation Strategy

Findings are used to determine whether the appropriate response is localised board replacement, improved ventilation and fixing detail, or wider remedial works.

Design & Specification

Our design team develops the agreed strategy into a buildable specification, addressing timber species, treatment, ventilation, fire stopping and fixing requirements.

Delivery

Remedial works can then be carried out, including removal of affected boards and framing, repair or upgrade of ventilation and cavity barriers, and reinstatement of the timber cladding.

Who We Work With

We work with building owners, freeholders, managing agents and homeowners looking to address brickwork defects identified through routine maintenance, a condition survey or general wear.

Start Your Timber Cladding Remediation Project

If you have a survey or report identifying defects in a timber cladding system, we can review the available information and discuss the appropriate next steps.