Archi.Facade
Choosing a ventilated façade system can feel overwhelming at first. There are technical rules to follow, performance targets to meet and, of course, the design has to stay intact through all of it. We’ve worked on enough façade projects to know where these challenges usually appear, which is why we offer a complete, joined-up solution. Our team helps match the right porcelain tiles with a fully compatible fixing system, making sure everything lines up with British Standards and the required BBA approvals. It keeps the process clear, consistent and easier to manage from the start.
Compliant Porcelain Façade Solutions
We work with a specialist façade partner to supply systems that mechanically fix our porcelain tiles in line with UK regulations. Anything over 0.1m² — or installed higher than three metres — needs mechanical fixing to meet safety and performance requirements, and the systems we use are built around those standards.
For larger schemes, especially those above 500m², we can support the early design phase with complimentary calculations and drawings. Once you’ve chosen your tile format and shared your DWG files, we’ll run the wind-load analysis, map out the profile distribution and put together a full façade costing your client can use at tender stage. It takes a lot of the uncertainty out of the specification process.
There’s also the option to upgrade certain tiles with titanium dioxide technology. It gives the façade a self-cleaning, anti-pollution surface that helps keep whites bright and reduces discolouration over time. More importantly, it actively breaks down NOx gases from traffic and industry. It’s a small intervention with a surprisingly big environmental impact — turning the building envelope into something that works quietly in the background for both people and the wider environment.
