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Impact of pollution and weather on the UK’s building facades and cladding
External building facades are vulnerable to damage and degradation caused by the weather, vehicle pollution, concrete overspill from nearby building works, and dozens of other external factors. These threats can have a major impact on the visual appearance of any...
How the UK’s weather can affect and degrade stone buildings and facades
The UK was the first country in the world to declare climate change as a national emergency. So, with COP26 at the forefront of our minds, today we are looking at how dramatic shifts in weather conditions are having a major impact on the buildings we live and work in...
Restoration of Older Building Façades: Why Doff Steam Cleaning matters
A well-restored mature building can form part of an attractive streetscape in any town or city, and is likely to increase the value of the properties surrounding it according to a study by the London School of Economics conducted in 2012. But older buildings usually...
Four amazing commercial buildings you’ve probably never heard of
Grand façades, sleek furnishings, carefully curated art pieces... these are just some of the things that make commercial buildings more pronounced. But is there anything more appealing than a sustainable design that’s both energy-efficient and future-ready? To...
How London’s architectural environment affects its residents
London is one of the biggest and most diverse cities in the world, and it isn’t an understatement to say that it is a cultural melting pot. So, has its architectural environment got anything to do with it? In recent years, psychologists have developed a branch of...
What Is TORC Cleaning and why does it matter?
Ageing, pollution build-up, and post-construction mess are never kind to buildings. So, when it comes to commercial building facades, the cleaning method needs to be strong yet gentle. The approach needs to be powerful enough to remove dirt and grime without damaging...
Latest commercial building facades and trends
The market size of the commercial building construction industry in the UK reached £14.1bn in 2021, and all signals are positive that the market will at least remain buoyant as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a world led by architecture, there are often...
Three examples of classic London architecture
We do more than a little work in the capital. London is home to a range of architecture as diverse as it is extensive, with many Heritage and listed buildings regularly in need of gentle and thorough restorative cleaning. Today, we want to share with you three...
Manchester: The UK’s new capital of architecture and why it matters
There’s more than a little history in this wonderful city. Growing as a town since its charter was granted in 1301, Manchester stands today as the UK’s next big city. It’s been the beneficiary of staggering government investment, rated in 2019 as the ‘most liveable...
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