The steel sector has responded to post-Grenfell fire safety concerns with a new steel facade system, writes Jonathan Arnold.
The Grenfell Tower tragedy turned the spotlight on cladding and other facade systems and their components. Evidence heard at the inquiry, where the industry has been called on to justify all its current practices, has done little to allay the fears of clients and the public.
All cladding products for medium and high-rise buildings must now be non-combustible or of limited combustibility. As well as owners, building tenants are looking for assurances that the building is going to be safe to house their operations and staff, and visitors including the public.
Tata Steel has responded by developing Trisobuild Facade Systems, a range of non-combustible or limited combustibility facade systems that meet Building Regulations and other fire safety requirements. The range is aimed at low to medium-rise buildings in markets including residential, schools, hotels and student accommodation, on both new and refurbishment projects.
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