In all climate zones, the various forms of metal cladding—single-skin panels, metal composite materials (MCM) panels, and insulated metal panels (IMPs)—are proving to be reliable, durable elements on ...

Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding, which market research firm VMR values currently at over $10 billion worldwide, and ...

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are becoming a preferred choice for builders aiming to meet energy codes, accelerate timelines, and achieve design versatility. By combining insulation and cladding in ...

Aluminium composite material cladding with a fire-retardant polyethylene filler and phenolic foam insulation has failed fire tests conducted by BRE. The tests have also identified 22 buildings over 18 ...

Insulation and cladding companies have clashed over fire tests that appeared to show products thought to be non-combustible, could be dangerous. In a series of letters to the Housing, Communities and ...

Newsnight has obtained confidential reports that help explain how flammable material has become more common on tall buildings. Combustible cladding has been permitted based on reports arguing fires ...