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Aliva UK’s terracotta rainscreen cladding systems create an outstanding aesthetic appearance with lasting vibrancy of colour, excellent resistance to water penetration and sustainability credentials. Here, our Technical Manager for Facade Systems, Steve Darlington, explains why this clay facade is a perfect finish for building envelopes. From a simple traditional format to an imaginative, mixed palette …

Steve Darlington, Technical Manager for Facade Systems at Aliva UK, comments Aliva’s expanded and perforated aluminium facade series offers unparalleled customisation, pushing the boundaries of architectural design with innovative solutions. Our range opens new creative possibilities, blending intricate patterns, intersections, and metallic weaves that allow designers to realise their vision like never before.  Panels can …

Tony Masters, Regional Manager at Aliva UK comments that recent news headlines have featured the Building Safety Regulator’s Health and Safety Executive deputy director quoted as ‘underestimating’ the challenge of the new regime for the industry, with around 75% of applications for higher risk buildings still being rejected at Gateway 2 stage for pre-construction approval …

Tony Masters, Regional Manager at Aliva UK, comments that now, more than ever, collaborating with a company that understands Gateway 2 of the Building Safety Act can bring substantial benefits to architects, building owners, developers and specialist contractors. The Building Safety Act is designed to improve building safety standards, ensuring that buildings are planned, constructed, …

External Wall Insulation systems are at the forefront of Modern Methods of Construction and given more than a third of the heat in a building is lost through its walls, high-quality External Wall Insulation (EWI) also known as ETICS (External ThermalInsulation Composite Systems) are a must for any energy-conscious building project or retrofit scheme. EWI …

T’is the season for facade blending at Winter Gardens, comments James Ormerod, Aliva UK MD T’is the season for facades used in unique combination, two textures of ceramic cladding combined with waterjet cut detailing alongside EWI, have created a strong visual identity for an academic institution at the historic Winter Gardens in Weston-Super-Mare. Part of …

Facade systems used in combination – a stunning complement to realise architectural vision, Ben Edmondson, Technical Director EWI Systems, Aliva UK comments. Rainscreen cladding systems and External Wall Insulation used in striking combination are raising the bar on the art of the possible in architecture. As a market-leading facade specialist our facade systems used in …