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Ash & Lacy Building Systems

Ash & Lacy have been involved in the manufacture and supply of high quality, affordable rainscreen cladding systems across numerous continents for over 30 years. We are steadfast in our safety-first approach and work closely with our clients, supply chain, industry governing bodies and certifiers to guarantee that our products and systems are designed, tested and approved to the highest quality, performance and safety standards.
Our vision is to demystify and add value to the specification process, so that selecting a rainscreen cladding system to replace dangerous existing cladding can be done with ease, confidence and long-lasting peace of mind.

All Ash & Lacy rainscreen cladding and support systems are rated A1 or A2,s1-d0 according to BS EN 13501-1:2018, certified by recognised third party organisations and have been designed using a holistic approach. We manufacture all structural components including the support systems and fixings, so that we can ens...

Ash & Lacy Building Systems
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T: 0121 525 1444

Bromford Lane
B70 7JJ
West Bromwich, West Midlands
United Kingdom

Cladding

Fire Resistant Cladding & Facades

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A1 Powder Coatings - What it actually means

What are the Recognised Industry and Certification Standards?

In the UK market, BS EN 12206 is the British Standard for architectural powder coating. This defines the minimum coating weight to be applied to a substrate’s “significant surface”.

According to this standard, the average for the significant surface when measured in accordance with BS EN 12206 should not be less than 50 microns thick. Annex C defines the measuring standard, which states not less than 5 measuring points should be taken evenly distributed across the significant surface. At each location, measurements are taken and the average reading used for that area. Averages are used given the variability that may occur in the nature and shape of products, creating significant changes in the coating thickness.

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Case Study - Leeds

Project Background

As a consequence of the Grenfell tragedy, an assessment of the building envelope was carried out on the 275nr residential apartment block in the centre of Leeds. It was found to be non-compliant with current regulations and in urgent need of replacement. The VariAL-SF system was selected as it complied with an A2 fire rating, with EN13501-1 classification by third parties, and satisfied the detailed planning constraints.

An ambitious 52 week programme for complete removal of the existing cladding and replacement was set out and achieved by the project team, despite significant limitations in terms of access and logistical challenges. To the passer-by, there is barely any discernible difference in the aesthetic of the building’s new facade, the colour-matching of the panels is incredibly accurate and allowed for a seamless transition to a much safer environment for the building’s residents.

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Case Study - Lewisham Exchange, London

The construction site has changed dramatically over the years, with safety, sustainability, efficiency, and legislation all driving factors that have led to product innovation and materials used, affecting how construction methods are approached. But now, developers and contractors are looking at other means to make gains. Most notably, the construction process and method itself. As such, offsite construction has increased in popularity thanks to its various benefits from a cost, time and waste saving perspective, and efficiency of construction, storage, and labour.

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Case Study - Wembley Point, London

Project Background

The original design concept for this 22 storey office tower refurbishment, including439 contemporary micro apartments, was based upon a construction method that did not work from a programme perspective, thus part of the development was to propose an alternative construction method to achieve the same/similar aesthetics whilst ensuring the project requirements were met. The client understood from the outset, due to the nature of this scheme, that they needed to liaise with the supply chain and design team to ensure they could produce a design that was viable to construct. At this stage the VariAL-H aluminium rainscreen cladding system became a key consideration as it offered a lightweight, flexible, safe and aesthetically-pleasing solution.

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