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Why Façade Interfaces Deserve as Much Attention as the Panels
A practical guide to continuity, drainage and testing at windows, curtain walls, roofs and adjoining cladding systems.
Façade Movement: The Gap on the Drawing Is Only the Starting Point
How structural movement, thermal expansion, tolerances and installation sequence affect façade joints and connections.
Stick or Unitised Curtain Walling? Start with the Project Conditions
Compare curtain-wall construction methods through geometry, programme, logistics, quality control, movement and future maintenance.
What Makes a Façade Performance Specification Useful?
Turn design intent into clear project requirements, evidence, interface responsibilities and acceptance criteria.