CLADDING on tower blocks was ripped down across the UK following the Grenfell Tower fire because of fears it could contribute towards another deadly blaze. Councils across the country tested materials ...

The National Audit Office (NAO) said up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding still haven't been identified by the government The government could miss its own cladding removal completion date ...

The type of siding or "cladding" used on the Grenfell Tower in London — and suspected of feeding the massive fire that killed dozens of residents — is not allowed on the exterior of tall buildings ...

A letter from the State Government turns up in the mail. It says your building is covered in high-risk combustible cladding and it needs to be removed immediately. Hundreds of buildings housing ...

Timber cladding brings a natural warmth, texture, and enduring elegance to the outside of a home. It helps create an appealing, natural, organic connection with its surroundings, while also providing ...

Ten years ago, a late-night cigarette started a fire that spread rapidly up 13 storeys on the Lacrosse apartment building in Melbourne. The November 24 fire caused more than A$5.7 million in damages, ...

Australia has more than 3,400 buildings with flammable cladding. In Victoria alone, at least 71 of these buildings have been classified as “extreme risk” and another 368 as “high risk”. Despite the ...

Over the last 12 years or so, I’ve devoted the majority of my professional work to designing stone cladding and glass/aluminum cladding systems, and I’ve seen plenty of errors that could have been ...

When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal. Among the ...

Flat owners will not have to pay to remove dangerous cladding from lower-height buildings under new government plans, BBC Newsnight understands. It means leaseholders in buildings of between 11 and 18 ...

More than 200 high-rise buildings in England with cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower are yet to have work to remove it. Out of 328 buildings that still have aluminium composite material ...

Stone wall cladding will give your home a an elegant and quaint look which does not cost much to maintain. File photo Wall cladding can change the overall look of a house without too much hassle ...