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Wetherby secures BBA Certification for its A1-Rated Brick Effect Façade System

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A major step forward in façade safety and compliance has been achieved with the announcement that the popular Brick Effect Render system from EWI provider Wetherby Wall Systems now carries full BBA (British Board of Agrément) certification and achieves an A1 fire rating to EN 13501-1 when installed with stone wool insulation.

VitraDual Cladding Panels transforms Croydon reclad project

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The Edison and Davenport Court reclad project in Croydon involved the refurbishment of these residential buildings to improve safety and aesthetics. The project was initiated to replace non-compliant cladding ACM cladding, following updated building regulations introduced after the Grenfell Tower fire.

The recladding process involved removing the old cladding, installing new insulation, and fitting the new panels. This project aimed to ensure the buildings met current safety standards while also providing a modern and attractive exterior.

Valcan reclads Southampton residential block

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Empire View and Gantry Court are nine-storey residential blocks close to the centre of Southampton. Due to fire safety concerns, in 2021 works began to replace the existing bricks works, replacing with a rainscreen cladding system.

Wetherby Wall Systems launches the UK’s first Fire-Tested Below DPC Insulation System

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Wetherby Wall Systems, part of the ROCKWOOL Group, is delighted to announce the launch of SOQEL A2, a fully compliant, impact-resistant, and moisture-protected External Wall Insulation (EWI) system designed for below damp-proof course (DPC) applications.

Valcan’s Evverlap® A2 Fire Rated Fibre Cement Planks chosen for refurbishment project in Bodmin, Cornwall

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The construction project at Gregorys Court in Bodmin, Cornwall, was part of a £79 Million upgrade to council houses across the region. The refurbishment led by Cornwall Housing began early in 2024, included several architectural changes to modernise and improve the two blocks of flats which were originally constructed in the 1970s. These changes included replacing roofs, windows and guttering, removing the old insulation and installing new rainscreen cladding to the facades.

ROCKWOOL® launches recladding guide

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Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL®, has added to its suite of industry support resources with the launch of the Recladding with ROCKWOOL guide for specifiers.

Following the ban on combustible materials in relevant new buildings over 18 metres (ADB updated for England June 2022), many building owners are recladding existing buildings with non-combustible materials that comply with the updated regulations.