Facade maintenance - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 09:59, 3 August 2022

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	* Working at height.		* Working at height.

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	Ideally, facade maintenance should be part of a larger exterior maintenance plan, particularly since building systems are often interconnected. For example, a leak may comes from the roof, but affect the facade.		Ideally, facade maintenance should be part of a larger exterior maintenance plan, particularly since building systems are often interconnected. For example, a leak may comes from the roof, but affect the facade.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Exterior wall.		* Exterior wall.
	* Façade.		* Façade.
		+	* Facade access equipment.
	* Facade cleaning.		* Facade cleaning.
	* Facilities management		* Facilities management

Editor at 15:33, 18 November 2021

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	A common consideration for most facades is the prevention of water penetration or other forms of water damage. While most facades are designed to keep water out, this task is difficult to accomplish, primarily due to the types of materials commonly used on building facades. Typically, finishes crack and joints fail over time.		A common consideration for most facades is the prevention of water penetration or other forms of water damage. While most facades are designed to keep water out, this task is difficult to accomplish, primarily due to the types of materials commonly used on building facades. Typically, finishes crack and joints fail over time.

−	A form of 'redundancy' is one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the outer face of wall, but it should help to prevent the water from penetrating through and damaging interior walls. Rainscreen cladding systems adopt a similar approach.	+	A form of 'redundancy' is one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the outer face of a wall, but it should help to prevent the water from penetrating through and damaging interior walls. Rainscreen cladding systems adopt a similar approach.

	Facade maintenance will depend on the types of materials and methods of construction that have been used. For historic buildings, special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available and traditional tradespeople difficult to find. Restrictions may also be imposed on projects with listed or conservation area status.		Facade maintenance will depend on the types of materials and methods of construction that have been used. For historic buildings, special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available and traditional tradespeople difficult to find. Restrictions may also be imposed on projects with listed or conservation area status.

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	A form of 'redundancy' is one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the outer face of wall, but it should help to prevent the water from penetrating through and damaging interior walls. Rainscreen cladding systems adopt a similar approach.		A form of 'redundancy' is one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the outer face of wall, but it should help to prevent the water from penetrating through and damaging interior walls. Rainscreen cladding systems adopt a similar approach.

−	For historic buildings, special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available and traditional tradespeople difficult to find. Restrictions may also be imposed on projects with listed or conservation area status.	+	Facade maintenance will depend on the types of materials and methods of construction that have been used. For historic buildings, special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available and traditional tradespeople difficult to find. Restrictions may also be imposed on projects with listed or conservation area status.

	= Consequences of facade neglect =		= Consequences of facade neglect =

−	If facades are poorly cared for ~~or ignored~~, ~~the results may cause~~ significant problems. ~~Simply~~ hiding cracks under ~~excessive amounts of sealant~~ will not actually resolve the issue; ~~instead,~~ the cracks could spread further ~~to create structural~~ damage. ~~If not applied properly, excessive sealant may also trap water~~ rather than ~~repel it~~.	+	If facades are poorly cared for, there can be significant problems. For example, simply hiding cracks under render will not actually resolve the underlying issue; and the cracks could spread further, resulting in serious damage. The underlying cause of problems must be identified and treated rather than just the symptoms. It may be necessary to consult with an expert in facade repair and remediation.

−	~~Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to consult with an expert who specialises in facade repair and remediation.~~ In some instances, cleaning ~~should~~ be part of the early investigation process before repairs take place. A ~~clear~~ facade, free of dirt, stains or other unwanted materials will provide a better surface for restoration work and will make problems easier to identify. However, if there is an issue with leaks, water-based facade cleaning ~~should~~ be delayed until after sealing work takes place.	+	In some instances, cleaning will be part of the early investigation process before repairs take place. A clean facade, free of dirt, stains and other unwanted materials will provide a better surface for restoration work and will make problems easier to identify. However, if there is an issue with leaks, water-based facade cleaning might be delayed until after sealing work takes place.
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−	~~Facade maintenance will depend on the types of materials and methods of construction that have been used. These may include:~~	+
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−	* Brick.	+
−	* Stone	+
−	* Precast concrete.	+
−	* Glass.	+

	= Planning for facade maintenance =		= Planning for facade maintenance =

−	~~Effective facade~~ maintenance should ~~incorporate~~ the ~~anticipated~~ life expectancy of facade materials and ~~then~~ proactively schedule care and repair to minimise cost and disruption to building occupants.	+	Facade maintenance plans should consider the life expectancy of facade materials and proactively schedule care and repair to minimise cost and disruption to building occupants.

−	Annual facade inspections should be scheduled along with regular reviews of work that took place during the course of the year. Were schedules kept? Were contractors reliable? This information can help to set budgets and schedule larger facade maintenance projects, should they become ~~a priority~~.	+	Annual facade inspections should be scheduled along with regular reviews of work that took place during the course of the year. Were schedules kept? Were contractors reliable? This information can help to set budgets and schedule larger facade maintenance projects, should they become necessary.

−	Ideally, facade maintenance should be part of a larger exterior maintenance plan, particularly since building systems are often interconnected. For example, a leak may ~~look like it~~ comes from the roof, ~~when instead it comes from problems with~~ the facade.	+	Ideally, facade maintenance should be part of a larger exterior maintenance plan, particularly since building systems are often interconnected. For example, a leak may comes from the roof, but affect the facade.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In its broadest sense, the term ‘facade’ ~~can refer~~ to any predominantly vertical face of a building envelope, such as an external wall. Consequently, a building may have more than one facade, such as the north facade, south facade and so on. Terraced buildings may only have two facades - a front facade and a rear facade.	+	In its broadest sense, the term ‘facade’ refers to any predominantly vertical face of a building envelope, such as an external wall. Consequently, a building may have more than one facade, such as the north facade, south facade and so on. Terraced buildings may only have two facades - a front facade and a rear facade.

−	Sometimes the term ‘facade’ is used to refer more specifically to external faces of buildings that have particular architectural emphasis, such as an imposing design, decoration, the main entrance to the building and so on. This will typically be the front of the building, facing onto a street or other public open space, but it may also be other faces depending on their architectural treatment and importance.	+	Sometimes the term ‘facade’ is used to refer more specifically to external faces of buildings that have particular architectural emphasis, such as an imposing design or decoration, the main entrance to the building and so on. This will typically be the front of the building, facing onto a street or other public open space, but it may also be other faces depending on their architectural treatment and importance.

	= Facade maintenance strategies =		= Facade maintenance strategies =

−	~~For both new or existing structures, building~~ facades will generally require regular care. A facade maintenance programme is a strategic approach that allows ~~facilities and~~ building managers to document the specifics of the facade system based on materials used, condition assessment, repair requirements, budgetary expectations and so on. It is a proactive approach to addressing facade issues before they become expensive projects.	+	Building facades will generally require regular care. A facade maintenance programme is a strategic approach that allows building managers to document the specifics of the facade system based on materials used, condition assessment, repair requirements, budgetary expectations and so on. It is a proactive approach to addressing facade issues before they become expensive projects.

−	A common consideration for most facades is the prevention of ~~leaks~~ or other ~~damage caused by~~ water. While most facades are designed to keep water out, this task is difficult to accomplish, primarily due to the types of materials ~~most often~~ used on building facades. Typically, ~~finish materials~~ crack and joints fail over time.	+	A common consideration for most facades is the prevention of water penetration or other forms of water damage. While most facades are designed to keep water out, this task is difficult to accomplish, primarily due to the types of materials commonly used on building facades. Typically, finishes crack and joints fail over time.

−	~~Redundancy~~ is one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the wall, but it should help to prevent the water from through and damaging interior walls.	+	A form of 'redundancy' is one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the outer face of wall, but it should help to prevent the water from penetrating through and damaging interior walls. Rainscreen cladding systems adopt a similar approach.

−	For historic buildings, special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available and ~~knowledgeable~~ tradespeople ~~are~~ difficult to find. Restrictions may also be imposed on projects with ~~historic~~ status.	+	For historic buildings, special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available and traditional tradespeople difficult to find. Restrictions may also be imposed on projects with listed or conservation area status.

	= Consequences of facade neglect =		= Consequences of facade neglect =

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= Introduction =

In its broadest sense, the term ‘facade’ can refer to any predominantly vertical face of a building envelope, such as an external wall. Consequently, a building may have more than one facade, such as the north facade, south facade and so on. Terraced buildings may only have two facades - a front facade and a rear facade.

Sometimes the term ‘facade’ is used to refer more specifically to external faces of buildings that have particular architectural emphasis, such as an imposing design, decoration, the main entrance to the building and so on. This will typically be the front of the building, facing onto a street or other public open space, but it may also be other faces depending on their architectural treatment and importance.

= Facade maintenance strategies =

For both new or existing structures, building facades will generally require regular care. A facade maintenance programme is a strategic approach that allows facilities and building managers to document the specifics of the facade system based on materials used, condition assessment, repair requirements, budgetary expectations and so on. It is a proactive approach to addressing facade issues before they become expensive projects.

A common consideration for most facades is the prevention of leaks or other damage caused by water. While most facades are designed to keep water out, this task is difficult to accomplish, primarily due to the types of materials most often used on building facades. Typically, finish materials crack and joints fail over time.

Redundancy is one proactive method of managing facade failure. For instance, a two wall system using a masonry cavity may not stop water from penetrating the wall, but it should help to prevent the water from through and damaging interior walls.

For historic buildings, special facade maintenance measures may be required, particularly in cases where original materials are no longer available and knowledgeable tradespeople are difficult to find. Restrictions may also be imposed on projects with historic status.

= Consequences of facade neglect =

If facades are poorly cared for or ignored, the results may cause significant problems. Simply hiding cracks under excessive amounts of sealant will not actually resolve the issue; instead, the cracks could spread further to create structural damage. If not applied properly, excessive sealant may also trap water rather than repel it.

Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to consult with an expert who specialises in facade repair and remediation. In some instances, cleaning should be part of the early investigation process before repairs take place. A clear facade, free of dirt, stains or other unwanted materials will provide a better surface for restoration work and will make problems easier to identify. However, if there is an issue with leaks, water-based facade cleaning should be delayed until after sealing work takes place.

Facade maintenance will depend on the types of materials and methods of construction that have been used. These may include:

* Brick.
* Stone
* Precast concrete.
* Glass.

= Planning for facade maintenance =

Effective facade maintenance should incorporate the anticipated life expectancy of facade materials and then proactively schedule care and repair to minimise cost and disruption to building occupants.

Annual facade inspections should be scheduled along with regular reviews of work that took place during the course of the year. Were schedules kept? Were contractors reliable? This information can help to set budgets and schedule larger facade maintenance projects, should they become a priority.

Ideally, facade maintenance should be part of a larger exterior maintenance plan, particularly since building systems are often interconnected. For example, a leak may look like it comes from the roof, when instead it comes from problems with the facade.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Exterior wall.
* Façade.
* Facade cleaning.
* Facilities management
* Maintenance.
* Roofing repairs.
* Safety in high places.
* Working at height.

[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]