Cladding fixings (C524D)

This publication provides good practice guidance on fixings, ie the various brackets, anchors, bolts, fasteners and washers that are used in combination to form a 'fixing assembly' and attach cladding to the structure of a building. These fixings are an integral part of the cladding system, and must be considered and designed from the early concept stage. Several types of cladding systems, for new buildings or overcladding for existing buildings, are examined in this guide including curtain walling, precast concrete, stone, brickwork/blockwork and sheet metal, and rainscreen overcladding is covered within these sections as appropriate. Alternative fixing assemblies for each system are covered with reference to typical details.

The guide details typical causes of failure, particularly different corrosion mechanisms, and methods of selection to achieve long-term safe functioning are also discussed. Practical guidance is given on design parameters, installation, supervision, testing, inspection and maintenance, supported by checklists for practitioners at each stage. The major available references are grouped together, providing a valuable source of more detailed advice, if required. This publication will be of value to specialist cladding designers, architects, specifiers, structural engineers, on-site contractors, clients and manufacturers.

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ISBN: 978-0-86017-524-7
Author: Harrison, P, Masat, J and Peric-Matthews, A
Number of pages: 108 (PDF)
Publisher: CIRIA
Date of Publication: May 2000