Cladding decisions on flats, commercial buildings and multi-storey projects sit within a specific regulatory framework. This hub explains the key standards in plain English — it's guidance, not a substitute for a project-specific fire engineer's assessment.
The difference between A1 and A2-s1,d0 fire classification for cladding, and when each is required under UK Building Regulations.
Read more →What UK commercial and multi-storey buildings need to know about fire-rated external cladding systems, testing evidence and specification.
Read more →Why cavity barriers matter in rainscreen cladding systems, where they're required, and how they prevent fire spread within the wall cavity.
Read more →An overview of the UK Building Regulations that apply to external wall cladding, including Approved Document B and material classification requirements.
Read more →What leaseholders, managing agents and freeholders need to know about cladding replacement on flats and multi-storey residential buildings in the UK.
Read more →What PAS 9980 is, how it's used to assess external wall fire risk on existing buildings, and how it relates to cladding remediation decisions.
Read more →We'll confirm the applicable classification and cavity barrier detail before we ever quote a price.