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</table>Designing Buildingshttps://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=ACM_cladding&diff=284014&oldid=prevEditor at 10:08, 6 September 20242024-09-06T10:08:00Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces. This is as opposed to buildings in which the external surfaces are formed by structural elements, such as masonry walls.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces. This is as opposed to buildings in which the external surfaces are formed by structural elements, such as masonry walls<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels have been commonly used for cladding buildings, typically as a form of rainscreen. They are one type of cladding solution more generically known as Metal Composite Materials (MCM) or metal Composite Panels (MCP)</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels have been commonly </del>used <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">for cladding buildings, typically </del>as <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">a form of rainscreen. A rainscreen </del>(sometimes referred to as a ‘drained and ventilated’ or ‘pressure-equalised’ façade) <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">is </del>part of a double-wall construction. The rainscreen itself simply prevents significant amounts of water from penetrating into the wall construction. Thermal insulation, airtightness and structural stability are provided by the second, inner part of the wall construction. ACM cladding has also more recently been used in numerous refurbishment projects, primarily to improved the thermal performance of a buildings fabric by adding a secondary thermal layer with a metal surface to the existing poorly performing fabric, as well as to improve the aesthetic look of a building.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Such systems when </ins>used as <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">rainscreens </ins>(sometimes referred to as a ‘drained and ventilated’ or ‘pressure-equalised’ façade) <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">are </ins>part of a double-wall construction. The rainscreen itself simply prevents significant amounts of water from penetrating into the wall construction. Thermal insulation, airtightness and structural stability are provided by the second, inner part of the wall construction. ACM cladding <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and MCM in general </ins>has also more recently been used in numerous refurbishment projects, primarily to improved the thermal performance of a buildings fabric by adding a secondary thermal layer with a metal surface to the existing poorly performing fabric, as well as to improve the aesthetic look of a building.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding consists of two skins of aluminium bonded to either side of a lightweight core of material, the make up of the core material can vary widely but often contains thermoplastics, such as polyethylene (PE) or polyurethane (PUR) due to their high thermal performance for a relatively thin build-up and lightweight properties. The variations in the ingredients that make up the core might include mineral or inorganic fillers to the thermoplastic, fire retardants, modifications and additives, these can impact both thermal and fire resistance. Mineral or inorganic fillers for thermoplastics can fill cells in the thermoplastic improving fire performance, however the percentage of mineral filler can vary from between 5-50% in comparison with the percentage of thermoplastic in the core, and not always clearly stated.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding consists of two skins of aluminium bonded to either side of a lightweight core of material, the make up of the core material can vary widely but often contains thermoplastics, such as polyethylene (PE) or polyurethane (PUR) due to their high thermal performance for a relatively thin build-up and lightweight properties. The variations in the ingredients that make up the core might include mineral or inorganic fillers to the thermoplastic, fire retardants, modifications and additives, these can impact both thermal and fire resistance. Mineral or inorganic fillers for thermoplastics can fill cells in the thermoplastic improving fire performance, however the percentage of mineral filler can vary from between 5-50% in comparison with the percentage of thermoplastic in the core, and not always clearly stated.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces. This is as opposed to buildings in which the external surfaces are formed by structural elements, such as masonry walls.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a building to form non-structural, external surfaces. This is as opposed to buildings in which the external surfaces are formed by structural elements, such as masonry walls.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">are </del>commonly used for cladding buildings, typically as a form of rainscreen. A rainscreen (sometimes referred to as a ‘drained and ventilated’ or ‘pressure-equalised’ façade) is part of a double-wall construction. The rainscreen itself simply prevents significant amounts of water from penetrating into the wall construction. Thermal insulation, airtightness and structural stability are provided by the second, inner part of the wall construction.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">have been </ins>commonly used for cladding buildings, typically as a form of rainscreen. A rainscreen (sometimes referred to as a ‘drained and ventilated’ or ‘pressure-equalised’ façade) is part of a double-wall construction. The rainscreen itself simply prevents significant amounts of water from penetrating into the wall construction. Thermal insulation, airtightness and structural stability are provided by the second, inner part of the wall construction<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. ACM cladding has also more recently been used in numerous refurbishment projects, primarily to improved the thermal performance of a buildings fabric by adding a secondary thermal layer with a metal surface to the existing poorly performing fabric, as well as to improve the aesthetic look of a building</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding consists of two skins of aluminium bonded to either side of a lightweight core of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">materials</del>, the core <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">materials </del>can vary widely but <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">usually contain </del>thermoplastics, such as polyethylene (PE) or polyurethane (PUR) due to their <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">insulative </del>and lightweight properties. The variations in the core might include <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">a </del>mineral or inorganic <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fills </del>to the thermoplastic, fire retardants, modifications and <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">additions</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">which </del>can impact both thermal and fire resistance. Mineral <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fillers </del>or inorganic fillers for thermoplastics <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">are where a</del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding consists of two skins of aluminium bonded to either side of a lightweight core of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">material</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the make up of </ins>the core <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">material </ins>can vary widely but <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">often contains </ins>thermoplastics, such as polyethylene (PE) or polyurethane (PUR) due to their <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">high thermal performance for a relatively thin build-up </ins>and lightweight properties. The variations in <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the ingredients that make up </ins>the core might include mineral or inorganic <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fillers </ins>to the thermoplastic, fire retardants, modifications and <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">additives</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">these </ins>can impact both thermal and fire resistance. Mineral or inorganic fillers for thermoplastics <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">can fill cells in the thermoplastic improving fire performance, however the percentage of mineral filler can vary from between 5-50% in comparison with the percentage of thermoplastic in the core, and not always clearly stated.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Whilst the make up of the core can significantly alter the resistance to fire, the panels rely on the metallic skin to protect the inner core from weathering and exposure to fire. ACM's are a popular product because of their precise flatness, variety of surface finishes, colours, textures and so on, they are light weight and flexible. However, incorrect cutting <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and </del>installation of the panels can expose the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">form </del>core from the sides or corners, impacting fire resistance and during a fire, it is possible for the panels to delaminate, exposing the core material.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Whilst the make up of the core can significantly alter the resistance to fire, the panels <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">do primarily </ins>rely on the metallic skin to protect the inner core from weathering and <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">from </ins>exposure to fire. ACM's are a popular product because of their precise flatness, variety of surface finishes, colours, textures and so on, they are light weight and flexible. However, incorrect cutting<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>installation <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and location </ins>of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">firebreaks between </ins>the panels can expose the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">inner </ins>core from the sides or corners, impacting fire resistance<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>and during a fire, it is possible for the panels to delaminate, exposing the core material.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The University of Queensland, Australia have tested and studied a number of different cladding system and published their results in a library [https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com]. This library lists so 80 plus products that have been tested, many of which are ACM products, of the those products the library highlights slight variations in the make up of the differing products, even where the descriptive name such as ACM PE or ACM FR remains the same. Some of these are listed below, for further information and detailed results [https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com visit the library here].</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The University of Queensland, Australia have tested and studied a number of different cladding system and published their results in a library [https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com]. This library lists so 80 plus products that have been tested, many of which are ACM products, of the those products the library highlights slight variations in the make up of the differing products, even where the descriptive name such as ACM PE or ACM FR remains the same. Some of these are listed below, for further information and detailed results [https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com visit the library here].</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding was also linked to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the </del>Lakanal House fire in Camberwell (2009), the Wooshin Golden Suites fire in Busan (2010), the Lacrosse Tower fire in Melbourne (2014), and the Marina Torch and the Address Downtown fires in Dubai (both in 2015).</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding was also linked to <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">1999 Garnock Court tower block fire in North Ayrshire, </ins>Lakanal House fire in Camberwell (2009), the Wooshin Golden Suites fire in Busan (2010), the Lacrosse Tower fire in Melbourne (2014), and the Marina Torch and the Address Downtown fires in Dubai (both in 2015).</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The Guardian reported that German construction companies have been ‘banned’ from using 'plastic-filled' cladding on towers more than 22 m high since the 1980s and that US building codes restrict the use of metal-composite panels without flame-retardant cores on buildings more than 15 m high.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>The Guardian reported that German construction companies have been ‘banned’ from using 'plastic-filled' cladding on towers more than 22 m high since the 1980s and that US building codes restrict the use of metal-composite panels without flame-retardant cores on buildings more than 15 m high.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">consist </del>of two skins of aluminium bonded to either side of a lightweight core of materials such as polyethylene (PE)<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </del>polyurethane (PUR), <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">profiled metal </del>or a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">mineral </del>core. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">It is </del>a popular product because of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">its </del>precise flatness, variety of surface finishes <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and </del>colours, light weight and <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">formability</del>. However, during a fire, the panels <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">can </del>delaminate, exposing the core material.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>ACM cladding <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">consists </ins>of two skins of aluminium bonded to either side of a lightweight core of materials<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, the core materials can vary widely but usually contain thermoplastics, </ins>such as polyethylene (PE) <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">or </ins>polyurethane (PUR) <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">due to their insulative and lightweight properties. The variations in the core might include a mineral or inorganic fills to the thermoplastic</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fire retardants, modifications and additions, which can impact both thermal and fire resistance. Mineral fillers </ins>or <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">inorganic fillers for thermoplastics are where </ins>a</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Whilst the make up of the </ins>core <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">can significantly alter the resistance to fire, the panels rely on the metallic skin to protect the inner core from weathering and exposure to fire</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">ACM's are </ins>a popular product because of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">their </ins>precise flatness, variety of surface finishes<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>colours, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">textures and so on, they are </ins>light weight and <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">flexible</ins>. However, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">incorrect cutting and installation of the panels can expose the form core from the sides or corners, impacting fire resistance and </ins>during a fire, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it is possible for </ins>the panels <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">to </ins>delaminate, exposing the core material.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The University of Queensland, Australia have tested and studied a number of different cladding system and published their results in a library [https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com]. This library lists so 80 plus products that have been tested, many of which are ACM products, of the those products the library highlights slight variations in the make up of the differing products, even where the descriptive name such as ACM PE or ACM FR remains the same. Some of these are listed below, for further information and detailed results [https://claddingmaterialslibrary.com visit the library here].</ins></div></td></tr>
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</table>Editorhttps://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=ACM_cladding&diff=232073&oldid=prevDesigning Buildings at 08:38, 2 June 20222022-06-02T08:38:41Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>On 13 April 2022 the government announced agreement with developers in England to contribute £5 billion to address the building safety issues that were uncovered following the Grenfell Tower fire. For more information see: Building safety agreement with developers.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>On 13 April 2022 the government announced agreement with developers in England to contribute £5 billion to address the building safety issues that were uncovered following the Grenfell Tower fire. For more information see: Building safety agreement with developers.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-protect-leaseholders-with-new-laws-to-make-industry-pay-for-building-safety https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-protect-leaseholders-with-new-laws-to-make-industry-pay-for-building-safety]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-protect-leaseholders-with-new-laws-to-make-industry-pay-for-building-safety https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-protect-leaseholders-with-new-laws-to-make-industry-pay-for-building-safety]</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">On 13 April 2022 the government announced agreement with developers in England to contribute £5 billion to address the building safety issues that were uncovered following the Grenfell Tower fire. For more information see: Building safety agreement with developers.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>In January 2022, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, guaranteed that no leaseholder living in their own flat would have to pay to fix unsafe cladding. Gove’s [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-the-dluhc-secretary-of-state-to-the-residential-property-developer-industry-on-a-new-approach-to-building-safety letter to industry], scrapped the old proposed loan scheme for leaseholders in medium-rise flats, and gave the industry two months to agree to a financial contributions scheme to fund the new plan, otherwise, if necessary, the government will impose a solution in law. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-new-plan-to-protect-leaseholders-and-make-industry-pay-for-the-cladding-crisis https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-new-plan-to-protect-leaseholders-and-make-industry-pay-for-the-cladding-crisis]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>In January 2022, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, guaranteed that no leaseholder living in their own flat would have to pay to fix unsafe cladding. Gove’s [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-the-dluhc-secretary-of-state-to-the-residential-property-developer-industry-on-a-new-approach-to-building-safety letter to industry], scrapped the old proposed loan scheme for leaseholders in medium-rise flats, and gave the industry two months to agree to a financial contributions scheme to fund the new plan, otherwise, if necessary, the government will impose a solution in law. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-new-plan-to-protect-leaseholders-and-make-industry-pay-for-the-cladding-crisis https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-new-plan-to-protect-leaseholders-and-make-industry-pay-for-the-cladding-crisis]</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">In February 2022, Gove confirmed that:</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* Developers and product manufacturers that do not help fix the cladding scandal could be blocked from housing market.</ins></div></td></tr>
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