Italian chemical and development group Acell (Milan, Italy) has already earned kudos in the construction composites industry with its innovative foam-cored sandwich panels for doors (click on “SMC ...

Expert witness tells inquiry of 20 serious fires that meant danger of panels was well known in industry The builders who erected the Grenfell Tower facade that burst into flames killing 72 people ...

Tests similar to this one, showed the dangers of cladding as early as 2004, it has emerged Leaked test results suggest the government and construction industry had early evidence of the dangers posed ...

Garland, Texas — Add cladding to the bamboo-based lineup at Fortress Iron LP. The company has introduced both cellular PVC and composite profiles for facades and rainscreen assemblies. The ...

Panels made from plastic and aluminium were installed on the sides of Grenfell Tower to make it warmer and drier. But the cladding has been blamed for helping flames to spread when fire broke out in ...

THERE are claims the tragedy at Grenfell Tower could have been avoided if just a few dollars more was spent by the building’s owners. It has also emerged that the panels fitted during a controversial ...

CLADDING used to cover Grenwell Tower before Wednesday’s killer fire WAS a cheaper, more flammable version of two options – the manufacturer of the panels has reportedly confirmed. A criminal ...

Cladding is an essential element in architecture, combining functionality, technology, and aesthetics to protect and enhance buildings. Among the various materials available, such as stone, wood, and ...

Leaked test results suggest the government and construction industry had early evidence of the dangers posed by cladding, 13 years before the Grenfell Tower fire. Panels, commonly used on buildings in ...