Be confident in your architectural specification with anodised aluminium

Specifying a façade is a serious responsibility as well as an important design choice. How the façade performs will dictate the lifespan of the building in operation more than almost anything else.

The consequences for getting a façade specification wrong can include:

• Weather damage to the building
• Excessive maintenance and cleaning costs
• Inadequate fire safety
• Financial penalties and fines in the future

As an architect or developer, these responsibilities sit with you – so it makes sense to specify a façade you can have confidence in.

Meeting British Standards and other accreditations for facades

From the perspective of performance, choosing a supplier with the following accreditations is a reliable guarantee of quality:

• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• Qualanod license

These all demonstrate how quality is guaranteed through predictable and verifiable performance. United Anodisers is proud to hold all of these accreditations and be architecturally approved.

Beyond those, you should also look for the following:

A1 fire rating

BS EN ISO 2360 for production control

BS EN ISO 1463 as the referee method in case of dispute

BS 3987 in respect of sealing anodic films

BS EN 12373 Part 9 and BS 6161

These offer further proof that a company is providing anodised façade finishes which meet industry-best standards so the durability and integrity of external architectural applications are maintained in all environments and circumstances.

Why is this so important?

If a façade fails in any way, the specification will be questioned. In the worst cases, these questions can come after a fire or other life-threatening situation. In the age of Golden Thread regulations and tightened Building Safety standards, architects and specifiers need to be absolutely certain the materials they choose are suitable for the building and will perform as advertised.

Anodised aluminium finishes for façades offer this level of confidence when they are procured from a reputable, accredited firm like United Anodisers. We hold all relevant certifications and our finishes have been proven on site for decades, even in the harshest marine environments. 

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Titanic Museum Belfast

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Defined by its stunning anodised aluminium rainscreen cladding system, Titanic Belfast is a striking and unique building that shows what can be achieved with our pure aluminium solutions.

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our anodised finishes achieve the highest benchmarks for:

Durability 

Long-term performance 

Colour uniformity 

Fire safety

Recyclability 

In other words, you can specify them on your next project with complete confidence. Even better, we can work with you to create the perfect colour and texture so your vision is not compromised in any way.

We’re so confident that we even offer a 25+ year lifetime guarantee. That’s the sort of confidence you can rely on. 

Want to see it for yourself? Contact our team today to request a free sample and start planning your next project confidently with anodised aluminium.