Building designers now have a plethora of cladding materials and systems to choose from, but conventional small scale fire tests may not always be appropriate. Sarah Colwell sets out the latest ...
Following an extensive research project involving insurers, the University of Central Lancashire, and external consultants, the FPA has developed RISC 501: Fire Test and Assessment Method for External ...
The presence of a cavity in a cladding system hugely increases the potential fire risk, pioneering research presented to a fire safety conference yesterday revealed. The presence of a cavity in a ...
Timber cladding has become a familiar sight on buildings across the UK, from contemporary housing developments to extensions and refurbishment projects. Its popularity reflects a wider shift ...
Selbyville, Delaware , Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cladding systems market size is predicted to cross USD 419 billion by 2032, according to the latest report by Global Market Insights Inc. The ...
What is External Wall Insulation (EWI)? External Wall Insulation (EWI) is a composite cladding system comprised of suitable insulation and waterproof coating which is applied to all the external walls ...