Nearly 100 high-rise blocks of flats in Scotland have a type of cladding that experts have warned could be unsafe for use on tall buildings, an official report has found. More than one in 10 high-rise ...

A fire that broke out at a south London block last month involved a high-pressure laminate (HPL) cladding system similar to that used on Lakanal House, Southwark, and The Cube in Bolton, it has been ...

HPL (High Pressure Laminate) panels are made of Kraft paper impregnated with phenolic resins, subjected to heat and pressure. A decorative layer with synthetic polymer allows the sheets to have ...

Cladding serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting from the elements while enhancing the building’s appearance. When choosing materials, it is important to consider factors such as ...