Report BR 93 Overcladding: external walls of large panel system dwellings

Publication Year

1986

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

Examines the requirements for overcladding used to upgrade the performance of large panel system dwellings, and the solutions currently being used, and assesses the experiences of local authorities and the industry. Overcladding is only one of the many options available to clients. The report aims to provide: a comment on the characteristics of Large Panel Systems (LPS) dwellings which might influence their suitability for overcladding, a comprehensive review of the performance requirements for such cladding, the general types of options which are currently available, a summary of experience with selected application in use, a brief commentary on certain aspects of their likely performance, and some guidance on the kinds of question which need to be answered in order to decide what to specify. The report concentrates on the weather exclusion and durability of overcladding. It is confined to the overcladding of walls.

Document History

Included in BRE Report 469 - Non traditional houses. Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Author

Harrison, H. W. Hunt, J. H. and Thomson, J.

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