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The Critical Role of Safe Cladding: How FastClad A2 Meets Regulatory and Safety Challenges
Ensuring Safety with FastClad A2: Your Solution for Compliant Cladding
As the UK Government accelerates efforts to remove unsafe cladding through the Remediation Acceleration Plan, meeting safety standards has become a top priority for the construction industry. With the 2029 deadline approaching, building owners and developers must act decisively to ensure compliance and avoid serious penalties.
FastClad A2 by ACS is the ideal solution, offering:
A2 fire-rated safety for buildings over 18 metres
Lightweight and versatile design for easy retrofitting and modern construction
Sustainable and cost-effective benefits, reducing waste and labour costs
Timeless aesthetics that blend seamlessly with any architectural style
FastClad A2 not only meets stringent safety regulations but also supports innovative construction practices, making it the go-to choice for projects aiming to combine safety, efficiency, and design excellence.
FastClad: Building Assurance Without Compromise
In today’s construction landscape, compliance with stringent regulatory and insurance requirements is non-negotiable. Yet, many developers unknowingly select systems that fail to meet the standards of leading warranty providers such as NHBC, LABC, and Premier Guarantee. These choices can lead to costly remedial work and delays.
At Advanced Construction Systems (ACS), our FastClad Standard and FastClad A2 systems offer the assurance of BBA certification, a 60-year minimum service life, and robust compliance with Building Regulations. Designed for durability, precision, and ease of installation, FastClad provides developers and builders the confidence to build without compromise.
Learn more about how FastClad delivers exceptional performance and total peace of mind in an industry where compliance matters most.
ACS: Specialists in Brick Cutting for Prestigious Projects
At ACS, we take pride in our role as specialists in brick cutting and fabrication, complementing our flagship FastClad Brick Slip Systems. Recently, we collaborated with EHSmith Facades on the prestigious Old Paradise Street project in London, where our expertise was pivotal. For this £28 million project led by Bywater Properties and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, we meticulously cut Ceipo Ceramic Blocks, ensuring each piece met stringent architectural requirements while preserving structural integrity. This level of precision, exemplified in our work for Old Paradise Street, showcases ACS’s dedication to quality and accuracy in supporting innovative and ambitious architectural developments across the UK.
Government allocating £1 Billion to Removing Dangerous Cladding.
What Makes Cladding Dangerous? Understanding what makes cladding “dangerous” is critical as the UK Government allocates £1 billion to remove unsafe materials. Dangerous cladding typically refers to façade materials that pose high risks in terms of fire safety, durability, or performance. Following the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy, stricter regulations have been enforced, focusing on the combustibility and flammability of cladding. FastClad’s certified A2-rated systems offer a safe solution, meeting fire safety requirements for high-rise applications and ensuring compliance with modern building codes.
Transforming the Brick-Cladding Industry with Sustainable Solutions
Transforming the Brick-Cladding Industry with Sustainable Solutions
FastClad products now carry a 60-year minimum service life!
For over two decades, FastClad products have been proudly manufactured here in the UK. Thanks to our unwavering commitment to continuous development, we have achieved a significant milestone. The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has awarded FastClad products a minimum service life of 60 years
Hotels Are Often At The Forefront of MMC
Modern Methods of Construction and Brick Cladding are often required for hotel builds.
Taking the Weight Out of Brickwork is What We Do
Creating lightweight brick cladding solutions to achieve a designer’s vision is a challenge we rise to.
Clerkenwell CPD Lunchtime Event 17th April 2024
Over 40 delegates attended the EH Smith Design Centre for our CPD lunchtime event
Why don’t other systems show you a picture like this?
Real brick with no visible glue bond for the ultimate in replicating real brickwork