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How EJOT maximises EWI system quality and benefits

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EJOT UK’s Mark Newell explains how its product range and 360-degree service enable the maximum value and energy saving benefits to be leveraged from external wall insulation systems (EWI).

The quality and performance of any building system will only ever be as good as its component parts. This is increasingly being recognised in all areas of construction as more stringent standards and minimum performance levels in relation to sustainability, in particular, are encouraging greater scrutiny of systems, even down to the smallest components like the fasteners.

Wetherby secures BBA Certification for its A1-Rated Brick Effect Façade System

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A major step forward in façade safety and compliance has been achieved with the announcement that the popular Brick Effect Render system from EWI provider Wetherby Wall Systems now carries full BBA (British Board of Agrément) certification and achieves an A1 fire rating to EN 13501-1 when installed with stone wool insulation.

The benefits of choosing a single source cladding supplier

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Single or multiple cladding supplier?

When planning new build or remediation cladding projects, often specifiers choose to approach multiple suppliers to source the right products for the façade of their buildings. Using multiple vendors does have its advantages, it can come with some drawbacks, such as reliability issues. Also, managing multiple vendors can increase the complexity and difficulty of coordinating and integrating their services, which can lead to delays, errors, and inconsistencies.

VitraDual Cladding Panels transforms Croydon reclad project

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The Edison and Davenport Court reclad project in Croydon involved the refurbishment of these residential buildings to improve safety and aesthetics. The project was initiated to replace non-compliant cladding ACM cladding, following updated building regulations introduced after the Grenfell Tower fire.

The recladding process involved removing the old cladding, installing new insulation, and fitting the new panels. This project aimed to ensure the buildings met current safety standards while also providing a modern and attractive exterior.

EJOT’s crack-preventing reveal beads help optimise EWI performance

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EJOT’s range of innovative PVC profiles can play a key role in minimising the risk of cracks developing around window and door frames in rendered external wall insulation (EWI) systems, thus reducing one of the most commonly reported issues by property owners and tenants.
The fastening systems specialist has developed an extensive range of profiles and beads for EWI systems, also referred to as ETICS (external thermal insulation composite systems), which enable the creation of high quality facades with precise edges and optimum lifetime performance.