ROOFING, CLADDING & FACADES
THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
HOW WEATHER AND THE CLIMATE ARE LIKELY TO IMPACT BUILDING PROTECTION
The UK’ s climate is changing, and with it comes an increasing risk to the integrity and longevity of buildings. According to the Met Office, 2023 was the UK’ s second warmest year on record, with six of the last ten years ranking among the warmest since 1884. Rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions, such as intense rainfall and heatwaves, pose significant challenges to the built environment especially when construction is involved.
The Growing Impact of Climate Change Data from the Met Office highlights the urgency of adaptation. The number of hot days exceeding 28 ° C has more than doubled, and days surpassing 30 ° C have tripled since 1961-1990. Meanwhile, 2023 ranked as the UK’ s seventh wettest year since 1836, with heavy rainfall events expected to increase due to climate change. These trends demand a proactive approach to building protection. This shift demands a greater focus on waterproofing solutions in building that ensure durability, airtightness, and moisture control.
Building Resilience with Advanced Membranes Future-proofing buildings requires materials that balance energy efficiency with weather protection. The illbruck ME007 FR Window & Door Membrane + is designed to meet these challenges, offering superior watertightness, airtightness, and fire resistance.
Stuart Sadler, Technical Services Director at Tremco CPG, explains:“ To tackle climate challenges, the construction industry must adopt solutions that enhance resilience while supporting sustainability. Investing in advanced materials like illbruck ME007 FR Window & Door Membrane + ensures projects meet
To tackle climate challenges, the construction industry must adopt solutions that enhance resilience while supporting sustainability.
current and future demands for protection and energy performance.”
Alistair Inglis, Sales Director at illbruck, adds:“ New coating developments and fleece technology have allowed illbruck to launch a new range of Window & Façade membranes that deliver enhanced performance for today’ s building environments.
With more extreme weather conditions, our building materials must withstand hotter, wetter, and colder climates. Illbruck’ s new ME007 FR Window & Door Membrane + delivers outstanding watertightness, superior airtightness, and breathability, preventing trapped moisture that can cause mould and mildew. It also offers excellent UV resistance and achieves Class B fire performance( EN 13501-1).”
A Smarter Choice for Modern Construction As climate change accelerates, the UK construction industry must embrace materials that enhance longterm resilience. illbruck ME007 FR Window & Door Membrane + is a crucial solution, ensuring buildings remain protected against extreme weather while supporting energy efficiency and sustainability targets.
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