Under the skin

The horrendous images of the Grenfell Tower fire will continue to haunt the profession for years to come; inevitably, attention is currently focused on the performance of cladding systems in fire, and until we have the results of the public inquiry it will be dangerous to speculate as to potential c...

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Published inBuilding Surveying Journal pp. 12 - 13
Main Author Rushton, Trevor
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 01.12.2017
Subjects
Cladding
Design
Exteriors
Failure
Finishes
High pressure laminates
Moisture content
Thermosetting resins
Ventilation
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Summary:The horrendous images of the Grenfell Tower fire will continue to haunt the profession for years to come; inevitably, attention is currently focused on the performance of cladding systems in fire, and until we have the results of the public inquiry it will be dangerous to speculate as to potential changes in regulations and standards. However, the behaviour of cladding systems is not simply measured in terms of their behaviour in fire; there are numerous other factors that have the potential to affect their long-term performance. High-pressure laminates (HPL) are increasingly versatile and are now commonly used on building exteriors. Usually a blend of natural fibres and thermosetting resins manufactured under high pressures and temperatures, the panels can incorporate a variety of decorative finishes.
ISSN:1750-1032
1759-3387