Our Resources
Our services are delivered by a network of experts with a depth of knowledge please find a list of articles and downloadable resources.
The Challenges of the Built-Up Wall
In the UK, the architectural landscape is defined by the intricate designs and structures of our buildings. Yet, achieving these often stunning façades now requires navigating a complex network of new regulatory and design challenges.
The Hidden Costs of Poorly Maintained Facade Access Equipment
In the realm of modern architecture and building maintenance, the visual appeal and structural integrity of a building are paramount. However, amidst the focus on architectural design and functionality, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the ···
The Glass ‘Butterfly Effect’; The Risk of Glass Failure due to Nickel Sulphide Inclusions
During the life cycle of glass panels, breakage can occur due to a number of factors and many of those factors can be difficult to identify with any degree of certainty once the glass is broken. However, some types of breakage leave telltale clues, ···
The Impact of the NFCC’s Opinion Paper on High-Rise Building Design and Fire Safety Standards
On 12th February 2024, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) released an opinion paper addressing the design of high-rise residential buildings, outlining three primary objectives: ensuring the independence of multiple stairways for evacuation, ···
Weathertightness and Failure Mitigation
In a series of bitesize articles Wintech’s Expert Witness Director Nadha Dawood, draws upon her extensive experience in the field and shares her insight on some of the challenges impacting the façade industry. In this instalment, we delve into the ···
New Homes and Buildings to Produce Nearly a Third Less Carbon – a Focus on Thermal Bridges
A thermal bridge occurs where an area of a building has significantly higher heat transfer than the surrounding parts. Breaks in insulation, reduced insulation or more conductive materials can contribute to thermal bridging effects. The ···
Reducing Embodied Carbon through Façade Design
Mark Voss, Design Operations Manager/ Associate at Wintech Façade Engineering shares his perspective on the industry’s challenges facing the reduction of embodied carbon associated with the building facade and how through early input from Façade ···
