Facade Consultancy

We have gained extensive experience in cladding of all types including rainscreen cladding, composite cladding and bespoke cladding. We’ve also got experience in many different materials used in the cladding of buildings including glass, stone, aluminium, steel, stainless steel, ceramics, timber, and many more. We are proud of what we’ve done in the design, investigation and testing of new and bespoke cladding systems over the years.

Facade Design & Specification

We assist clients in making decisions in areas such as:

- The building facade concept
- Costed option studies
- Structural options for facade support
- Choice of facade system
- Shading options versus glass options
- Construction and buildability
- Prototype weathertightness testing
- Cladding and curtain wall material choices
- Durability and design life
- Long term maintenance requirements

Facade Structural Engineering

Wind Load Analysis
Structural Glazing Systems
Curtain Walling Systems
Rainscreen Cladding Systems
Stone façade Systems
Terracotta Tiles Cladding Systems
Expanded Mesh Panel Cladding Systems
Aluminium Support Systems
Cold-formed section frames
Steel and Stainless Steel brackets and components
Solutions (Remedial work) for Structural Defects

Facade Fire Safety & Re-cladding

Cladding investigations including dismantling, identification of materials, location of fire barriers alongside a report of findings. We work closely with accredited fire engineers to provide our clients with the best professional advice.
Testing of cladding and insulation materials for flammability.
Professional guidance with regards to any remedial works necessary from planning through to completion.
Assistance with the selection of façade repair contractors
Design and Specification of the necessary façade remedial repairs for tender, including fire performance, structural integrity of the secondary support system and the required thermal performance to meet the building regulations.
Assessment of the façade contractors’ tender package and subsequent design output
Onsite monitoring of the contractors’ work throughout the façade replacement process

Facade Survey & Investigation

Survey of Condition - highlighting areas of deterioration and risk and including recommended remedial works.
Water ingress - often combined with water testing, we will find the cause of water ingress and recommend appropriate remedial works.
Structural problems such as loose cladding, missing fixing, corrosion, damage caused by weathering, damage due to high winds and dangerous cladding which has already fallen from a building. Again, recommendations on appropriate remedial measures will be made.
Cavity barriers and other fire prevention measures in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document B.