Plan commercial cladding around the building and the project.
Commercial cladding can involve large façade areas, multiple elevations, penetrations, junctions and interfaces with other building elements. We consider the cladding system, existing façade or proposed design, access and relevant interfaces before defining the work.
Understand the building and cladding requirements before defining the work.
Assess
Review the reported defects, existing cladding condition, substrate and connected façade details and available project information.
Define
Set out the required installation, replacement or rectification scope, including relevant substrate, junction and façade interfaces.
Deliver
Complete the agreed cladding work with clear communication around access, site requirements and the project scope.
Match the cladding scope to the building and façade condition.
Some commercial cladding projects involve new installation, while others require local replacement or broader rectification of deteriorated façade areas.
Plan the work around the property and the site.
Commercial cladding work may need to account for access, occupied areas, other trades, façade sequencing and the agreed programme. These requirements are considered when the scope is developed so the work can be coordinated with the building or construction project.
Commercial cladding — common questions
What drives cladding material choice on a commercial building?+
Fire performance of the wall system, weight on the structure, wind loads, maintenance access, appearance and supply lead times. For larger projects, the specified product and its installation instructions set the details.
How is large-facade cladding staged to keep the building weathertight?+
Work is commonly staged in bays or levels so each stage is finished with membrane and flashings before the next opens, limiting the time a wall is exposed to weather.
What does a facade condition survey cover?+
Visible defects, fixing and joint condition, flashing details, evidence of water entry and a record of cladding type and locations. It helps compare localised repair, partial replacement and full re-cladding.
Can cladding work be coordinated around an occupied building?+
Access, occupied areas, sequencing and other trades can be considered when the commercial cladding scope is planned, so the work can be staged around the building's operations.
Do you work with builders and property managers on cladding?+
ALTUA works with builders, commercial property owners and property managers where the cladding scope fits its services.