5 Major Signs Your Cladding Needs Replacing

Commercial and industrial cladding on your building plays many roles. Not only does it create a professional and visually pleasing look, but it can also work towards improving the building's energy efficiency and protecting it from the UK weather.

While cladding is highly durable and long-lasting, to keep a clean, tidy and professional appearance, there will be times when it needs replacing. There are a few significant signs that tell you when you need to replace your current cladding system.

At Jade-Aden Services, we have over 30 years of experience fitting cladding to commercial and industrial buildings across the South of the UK. Over the years, we have developed unrivalled knowledge of the various systems, making us experts in this building work.

In this blog, we share our expertise to explain the five major signs your cladding needs replacing.

Visible Damage and Deterioration

Cladding is known for being highly durable. However, it is not indestructible and, at times, can get damaged or deteriorate.

Damage to look out for includes:

Cracks
Warping
Discolouration

These are often very visible signs, reducing the visual aesthetics of the cladding. They can also compromise the structural integrity of the system in place, which is why these can be important signals you need to replace it.

Water Infiltration and Leaks

Some cladding systems can act as a layer of protection against extreme weather and rain.

Therefore, if you notice water stains, mould growth, or damp spots inside your building, it might be a sign that the cladding system is no longer providing that protection.

Mould and moisture in the room can cause structural damage and pose a threat to the health of staff in the space.

Should you notice signs of water damage or a water leak, you should take it as a sign that your cladding needs replacing.

Energy Efficiency Decline

Built-up profile cladding, rainscreen cladding and composite wall cladding can all provide thermal insulation to your building, working to prevent warmth from escaping the building during the winter months and the hot outdoor air penetrating the building in the summer months.

In doing this, your building is easier to keep at consistent and a comfortable temperature all year round, so you don’t have to use large amounts of energy to heat or cool your workspace. So, having installed cladding to your building, you will likely see and maintain a drop in energy bills.

However, if your cladding needs replacing, you might start noticing that your energy bills are increasing because their insulating properties aren’t functioning as they should. While there are other explanations for increasing energy bills, which should also be explored, it could be a sign that you need to replace the cladding system.

Loose or Missing Panels

A simple sign that you need to replace your cladding system will be that you have a loose or missing panel.

This will not only impact the building’s appearance, but it could also pose safety risks to those who walk around the exterior of the building, such as employees or passersby.

In some cases, you might be able to simply replace the missing or broken panel. But you will need to bear in mind that this will mean one panel will look newer than the rest of them.

You might want to consider replacing the whole system to prevent the same happening to other panels and to keep a uniform, clean look across the exterior of your building.

Outdated Appearance and Material

Because cladding is durable when well maintained, it can last a long time. This means that while it still performs its secondary functions of thermal efficiency and structural protection, it might have an outdated appearance that impacts the message being sent to visitors and those passing by.

The exterior of your building will often create a first impression for your business, so it is important that it looks up-to-date and professional.

Some materials or styles can feel and look outdated, putting your business’s image and reputation on the wrong foot.

This is why its visual appearance is one of the five major signs you should replace your cladding.

Believe Your Cladding Needs Replacing?

There are five major signs that you need to replace your commercial or industrial cladding.

These include:

Visual damage
Water leaks or infiltration
Decline in energy efficiency
Loose or missing panels
Outdated appearance

If you notice any of these signs, contact the team at Jade-Aden Services for a cladding replacement. We have over 30 years of experience in the cladding industry, meaning we have the knowledge and expertise to provide a quality service. Our team works with a range of cladding types, meaning we will find the perfect replacement to meet the needs of your building and business.

Additionally, we offer an end-to-end service that can start at any level, so whether you want new designs and installation, we can provide this. Alternatively, if you just want a like-for-like replacement, we can supply and install the new system.

Get in touch with our team today to discuss your current cladding system and your replacement needs. Call us on 01202 622252 or complete our online contact form to request a callback.