Cladding can fail for a variety of reasons, including material deterioration, damaged panels, corrosion, failed fixings, movement, poor installation, water ingress, defective joints, impact damage, inadequate support and defective interfaces. Fire performance may also need to be considered where the external wall system contains materials requiring remediation.
Visible signs can include:
Not all defects are visible from ground level.
Investigation establishes the type and construction of the cladding system and the extent of any defects.
This may include assessing:
Where concealed construction needs to be established, targeted opening-up may be required.
Our dedicated survey team, Trident Facades Surveys, can undertake façade investigation and opening-up where required.
The appropriate response depends on the cause and extent of the failure.
Possible solutions include:
See our Cladding Repair Services and Cladding Replacement Services.
Cladding defects can be linked to other parts of the external wall, including insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, membranes, fixings, substrates and interfaces.
Where wider defects are identified, remediation may extend beyond the visible cladding.
Investigation → Assessment → Strategy → Design → Remediation