Building Finishes involved in the provision of this external warm frame system tend to consist of the following:

Traditional:

• Facing brickwork outer leaf
• Fairfaced block work outer leaf
• Timber cladding

Proprietary:

• Rainscreen cladding
• Featured panel systems
• Insulated render system

As any of these finishing systems are required to work in conjunction with the Steel Frame Solution UK's steel framing/structural support system they are generally tested and assessed on the following performance areas viz;

Long term: Fitness and Durability, Strength, Stability, Moisture protection (at all joints and junctions) Permeability, Maintenance materials and workmanship.

The finished systems- mentioned above are generally all fully tested and approved or assessed - regarding their suitability long term overall protection and fit for use - by various impartial Government sponsored testing facilities.