Stone cladding should last the design life of a building, from 60 to more than 100 years. Whole-life costs take into account maintenance activities such as cleaning, repointing or sealant replacement.

Most stone-cladding contractors subscribe to the view that 2001 will continue to be a good year for enquiries, with perhaps an easing-off in project value through the year, before a slight reduction ...

Although you may assume cladding ideas are only those featuring unusual or alternative materials, the fact is most self ...

In 2021, makers of building products had been facing material shortages for certain plastics and resins, though raw material makers pushed to increase production, according to plastics industry ...

To optimize finished aluminum and other metal panels for best performance as cladding, building teams specify products with coatings rigorously tested and rated by the Fenestration and Glazing ...

The building changed hands numerous times — and got an unfortunate makeover with brick cladding — before abandonment in the 1960s. The Coignet Stone Company Building’s current owner acquired ...

The Coignet Stone Company Building’s current owner acquired it in 1992, according to city records. Attempted sales in 2013 for $3 million and in 2019 for $5 million were unsuccessful.

The granite panels are newly visible near the tower’s base, particularly on the building’s west side near 60th Street and Stony Island Avenue — although workers has been affixing the stone ...

Building owners could face prison if they have not removed unsafe cladding by 2029, according to a new government plan. A minister has warned landlords "we are after them" ahead of launching a ...

So, there you have it: a quick run-down of some of the key design risks identified within the Building Regulations that you need to consider. Maybe it’s worth going back and just double-checking you ...