BUILDING PERFORMANCE IN FACADES
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BUILDING PERFORMANCE IN FACADES
Mark Halliday, Head of Technical-ARBO at CARLISLE Construction Materials, discusses the specification consideration for maximising façade performance.
We all know the importance of façade specification in delivering visual impact, but there is much more to a façade than aesthetics. Many of the materials that determine performance, service life, thermal properties and safety can’t be seen once construction is finished, but they are just as vital as the cladding.
With the challenges of sustainable construction, the Building Safety Act (BSA), and the need for buildability considerations to underpin on-time project delivery and building performance, it’s essential to apply joined-up thinking to specification choices and select systems designed for optimised performance.