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Different types of traditional and modern stone facades and cladding
Stone building facades add masses of aesthetic appeal to an otherwise normal-looking building. But aesthetics is just one benefit among a list of functional improvements that stone facades and cladding can offer, such as protecting a building from the elements and...
Five incredible building facades in London
London is known for its famous landmarks, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. A city filled with fascinating architecture; our great capital is famous across the world for its iconic buildings that boast some of the most charming facades seen...
The importance of facade restoration
Every week, businesses across the UK spend hours cleaning the inside of their offices, shops, restaurants, and warehouses. They ensure that certain levels of cleanliness are always maintained to make customers feel welcome and create the right impression. But what...
Sagrada Familia – The 136-year façade restoration project
Sagrada Família, Barcelona’s sightly landmark and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city, is well known for two things: Its architect, Antoni Gaudí, and how unfinished it still is after over 130 years of construction. Gaudí started construction of this...
The Million Faces of London’s Architectural Style: Buildings worth visiting in London
Many people who visit London are drawn to the city's iconic and historic architecture, with numerous buildings constructed centuries ago that still stand and remain recognisable today. As you travel through its many quirks, marvel at the dizzying skyscrapers, or just...
Restoring building facades to improve energy efficiency
Vacant commercial buildings are everywhere in the UK. Recent research by Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, a charity focused on long-term poverty alleviation, found that empty commercial buildings across the country could be repurposed to provide up to 200,000...
Facade restoration access considerations – How we work safely at height
Accessing facades safely is one of the most important aspects of facade restoration planning when working at height. Let’s take a look at how we at See Brilliance ensure our employees’ safety at every step. Why is safety important during facade restoration activities?...
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...
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