All Cladding products articles – Page 9
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What it costs: Rainwater drainage
Keeping rainwater off roofs and away from buildings is essential to avoid inevitable damage and exorbitant repair costs. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans considers the costs and options for eaves gutters and rainwater downpipes
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Veiled in emeralds: Zürich museum
This extension to a Zürich museum is a beguiling marriage of romance and modernism
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Thanks a mullion
Technal’s structurally glazed curtain walling system has been used for the first time in the UK on the refurbishment of a sixties building at the University of Sunderland.
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Natural look for rainscreen
The Stancliffe Stone Company has launched a rainscreen cladding system featuring natural sandstone panels.
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Frame-free glazing system
Glass specialist Schott has extended its range of Pyranova fire-resistant glazing so that glass panels can be butt-jointed without using framing elements.
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Steel sheet finishes
Stainless steel maker Ugine & Alz has introduced a range of finishes to the UK.
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Fire-resistant curtain walling
Aluminium cladding maker Kawneer has launched a fire-resistant version of its AA100 curtain walling system.
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Colourful panelling options
Fibreglass Grating has launched a range of composite, colour-tinted translucent screening and cladding panels.
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Apartment blocks
Marley Eternit's fibre-cement rainscreen cladding panels were selected by Heat Architects for the conversion of two 1950s light industrial buildings into apartments.
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What to remember: Cladding/curtain walling access
Access for repair and maintenence must be taken into account when specifying cladding and curtain walling. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg outlines the considerations
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What it costs: photovoltaics
Photovoltaics may help reduce energy costs, as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans looks at the options and whole-life costs of PV systems
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A 2bn student village in a bullet-proof vest
Construction of the first entire garrison to be built in 100 years is being marshalled with the same discipline and tactical precision needed in times of war.
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What to remember: facades
Facades have got so intelligent these days, they can control your building’s airflow, heat transfer, lighting and acoustics. Barbour and Scott Brownrigg explore the options for specifiers
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Costs: Curtain wallings
Curtain walling looks simple, but it’s a complex network of systems and components. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans examines the whole-life costs and performance of all of them
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Costs: Timber cladding for walls
Timber cladding is an attractive and sustainable option for external walls. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans assesses commonly available options and their whole-life costs
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Costs: Coated steel claddings
Coated steel cladding provides a cost-effective weathering envelope for buildings. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans examines the specification options and their whole life costs
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Costs: Prefabricated structural panels
Prefabricated structural panels are increasingly specified as an alternative to traditional site construction. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans considers the whole-life-cost implications
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Costs: Stone facades
So do you go for natural or reconstructed stone for your stone facade? Which will offer the best whole-life value? Peter Mayer of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Performance Group breaks down the options
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Lifetimes costs: wall claddings
The range of wall claddings available is huge, and in deciding which to specify you must take into account their varying durability and whole-life costs. Peter Mayer of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Performance Group examines softwood, plastics and high-pressure laminates