A facade or wall finish needs a coordinated build-up, not simply a collection image. These guides cover panels, reinforcement, connection profiles and insulation starter tracks, while keeping component data distinct from complete-assembly approval.
Browse 92 productsA cladding collection entry describes a range, not necessarily one dimensioned product. Select the actual profile, material and finish before turning a collection reference into an order.
Read guide: Cladding collections and individual profiles: know what is specifiedSet out wall panels around doors, windows, services and exposed edges before ordering. The overall wall area does not reveal the cutting pattern or joint arrangement.
Read guide: Wall cladding panel setting-out around openingsSelect facade reinforcement mesh as a compatible component of the specified facade system. Mesh weight or grid appearance alone does not establish system suitability.
Read guide: Facade insulation reinforcement mesh: compare declared propertiesRender and plaster reinforcement should match its intended layer, substrate and finish. A glass-fibre mesh and an expanded-metal reinforcement have different construction and installation details.
Read guide: Render and plaster mesh: distinguish reinforcement applicationsFor stone and mosaic backing, compare the reinforcement with the adhesive and intended assembly. A mesh roll is not a complete bonding package on its own.
Read guide: Stone and mosaic reinforcement mesh: check the bonding packageChoose a crack reinforcement fabric after identifying the finish defect and the intended repair system. A surface crack and an active structural movement problem are not the same repair brief.
Read guide: Crack reinforcement fabrics: define the repair scope firstGlass-textile wallcovering selection should include the supporting surface, adhesive and final coating. The textile pattern alone does not define the finished wall assembly.
Read guide: Glass-textile wallcoverings: finish, substrate and installationChoose an insulation starter track using the specified insulation thickness, section geometry and fixing detail. Several widths may share a family illustration while remaining separate products.
Read guide: Insulation starter tracks: match width and stock thicknessA wall connection profile should match the adjoining materials and the intended junction. Its visible line may conceal different anchoring or movement arrangements.
Read guide: Wall connection profiles: coordinate adjoining materialsA facade enquiry should describe the whole build-up and identify the role of each supplied product. Comparing only the visible finish leaves supports and interfaces unresolved.
Read guide: Facade and wall cladding enquiries: specify the complete build-upWindow reveals need coordination between the cladding layout and the complete opening detail. A neat panel edge should not conceal an unresolved sealing, support or access requirement at the window.
Read guide: Coordinating Cladding Around Window RevealsPanel direction and joint appearance should be approved with a representative arrangement. A single finish swatch does not show how repeated panels, texture direction and joints will read across a large wall.
Read guide: Reviewing Panel Direction and Joint AppearanceService penetrations through cladding should be designed before openings are cut. The review needs to preserve the approved facade functions and provide a workable connection for each service.
Read guide: Planning Service Penetrations Through CladdingCladding fire documents should be checked for their exact scope and relationship to the proposed build-up. A material classification, component report and complete facade assessment describe different levels of evidence.
Read guide: Checking the Scope of Cladding Fire DocumentsA subframe survey should establish the actual plane, datums and relevant interfaces before cladding installation begins. A straight-looking frame in a photograph is not a substitute for agreed measurements and acceptance records.
Read guide: Surveying the Subframe Before Cladding StartsAn elevation colour map connects the architectural finish concept to ordering and installation zones. It helps prevent similar panels or batches from being issued to the wrong part of a building.
Read guide: Mapping Cladding Colours Across Building ElevationsIndividual panel replacement should be considered before the cladding is completed. The useful maintenance question is which parts can be accessed and changed under the approved system procedure.
Read guide: Planning Individual Cladding Panel ReplacementCladding transport and handling should protect the approved surface and profile geometry. Delivering the correct product does not guarantee acceptable condition if supports, stacking or unloading are unsuitable.
Read guide: Protecting Cladding Profiles During Transport and HandlingGrazing light can make wall cladding joints and surface texture much more visible. Review interior finishes under the proposed lighting before accepting a sample seen only in diffuse daylight.
Read guide: Reviewing Interior Cladding Under Grazing LightAn as-built cladding schedule should identify the installed product at each zone and retain the approved assembly information. A broad collection name is not enough to order a precise replacement later.
Read guide: Creating an As-Built Cladding Profile Schedule
