Correspondence

Wind-loading calculation for cladding

This circular letter informs building control bodies about wind-loading calculations and structural design of cladding systems.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 7 September 2017

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Circular letter: wind-loading calculation for cladding

PDF, 148 KB, 3 pages

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Details

The purpose of this divisional circular letter is to draw attention to the need to properly assess design calculations for cladding systems, particularly for high rise buildings and buildings in exposed locations.

Published 7 September 2017