Telling Rainscreens Ltd

Wishing you a very Happy New Year.

As we look back on 2025, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to all our clients and supply partners for your continued trust, collaboration and support. It’s been a pleasure working alongside you.

We hope 2026 is a positive year of growth and opportunity for us all. We remain here to support you in every aspect of façade design, whether with Argeton terracotta, Litho-Stone or Litho-Glass systems, and look forward to helping you deliver outstanding projects in the year ahead.

Implementing PAS 2000: Strengthening Resilience in the Façade Industry

At Telling Rainscreens, we’re committed to delivering not just façade systems—but certainty. In today’s construction environment, where projects face everything from global supply chain disruptions to extreme weather events, reliability isn’t optional—it’s essential.

That’s why we’ve started implementing the recommendations in the guidance document PAS 2000, a resilience framework developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) to help businesses like ours better prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruption and to meet the new requirements in the building regulations and be better prepared to support client applications to the building safety regulator.

Here’s what PAS 2000 is all about—and why it matters more than ever for the façade and wider construction industries.

What is PAS 2000?

PAS 2000 (Publicly Available Specification 2000) is a set of guiding principles for organisational resilience. It helps companies assess how well-equipped they are to handle unexpected events—whether those are market-driven, environmental, operational, or regulatory—and take practical steps to strengthen a company’s ability to withstand future shocks.

Unlike formal ISO standards, PAS 2000 is flexible and non-certifiable, designed to complement existing quality, safety, and sustainability systems. Its core focus is ensuring that businesses don’t just survive during disruption—but adapt and thrive.

Why We're Implementing PAS 2000

As a façade systems supplier, we operate at a critical junction in the construction supply chain. Our products are highly engineered, project-specific, and often among the last to be installed—meaning any delay can have a ripple effect across the entire programme.

By implementing PAS 2000, we aim to:

- Improve the resilience of our operations and logistics
- Enhance service continuity for clients
- Build a future-proof business that can adapt to changing market pressures
- Strengthen relationships with contractors, designers, and project managers

How PAS 2000 Benefits the Construction Industry—Especially Façades

The façade is one of the most visible, technically complex, and performance-critical elements of any building. Here's how PAS 2000 benefits construction stakeholders involved in façade delivery:

1. More Resilient Supply Chains
PAS 2000 encourages businesses to map and understand vulnerabilities in their supply networks. For façade systems—where raw materials, fixings, fire-tested components, and finishes often come from multiple sources—this means better contingency planning, alternative sourcing, and closer supplier collaboration.
🔹 Our action: We’re assessing our suppliers’ resilience and introducing tiered contingency options for key components.

2. Fewer Project Delays Due to Disruption
From factory capacity to weather delays on site, façades are frequently impacted by external forces. PAS 2000 pushes for robust business continuity planning, so that even when challenges arise, projects stay on track.
🔹 Our action: We're developing response protocols to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruption, material shortages, or logistics delays.

3. Greater Transparency and Communication
A big part of PAS 2000 is about building stronger, trust-based relationships across your network. In façade supply, this translates into more predictable delivery schedules, better technical support, and clearer coordination with design and installation teams.
🔹 Our action: We’re embedding clearer escalation procedures and proactive communication models into our operations. We work with our clients to provide technical engineered solutions for all our schemes, making sure that the whole supply chain understands and delivers the best façade solution possible.

4. Smarter Risk Management at Project Level
Façade systems come with strict regulatory requirements around fire safety, structural performance, weather resistance, and thermal efficiency. PAS 2000 helps ensure that risk awareness is built into the business culture, not just compliance departments.
🔹 Our action: We're strengthening internal training and project-specific risk assessments to better support our clients in early design stages. Providing engineered solutions with class A1 or A2 rainscreen products.

Why This Matters Now

Construction isn’t slowing down—but it is becoming more complex, interconnected, and unpredictable. From fire testing regimes to evolving ESG demands and environmental pressures, the stakes are getting higher. PAS 2000 gives us—and our clients—a practical framework for resilience that supports both day-to-day performance and long-term strategy.

Whether you're a developer, architect, main contractor or installer, the resilience of your façade supply partner directly affects your project's success and Telling Rainscreens are here to help and make sure that you achieve implementation of these factors.

Looking Ahead

Our journey with PAS 2000 is still underway, but the value is already clear: better internal systems, stronger communication, and a renewed focus on delivering certainty—even in uncertain times.
If you're a construction professional looking to align with resilient, forward-thinking suppliers, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build better—together.

Contact us today to learn more about how our façade systems and PAS 2000-aligned approach can benefit your next project.

https://tellingrainscreens.co.uk/implementing-pas-2000-strengthening-resilience-in-the-facade-industry/

Cladding Remediation: A Vital Process for Safe and Compliant Building Envelopes

The need for cladding remediation has grown significantly in recent years, driven by evolving fire safety regulations, growing public awareness, and stricter compliance requirements across the construction and property sectors. Remediation ensures that buildings meet modern safety standards and performance expectations while restoring public confidence and long-term asset value.

What is Cladding Remediation?

Cladding remediation is the process of removing and replacing unsafe or non-compliant external wall systems, typically on mid- and high-rise buildings. This includes the removal of combustible or defective materials, structural reinforcement if required, and the installation of new, compliant cladding systems that meet fire, thermal, and weatherproofing standards.

Scope of Works

The scope of cladding remediation varies depending on the building and the extent of the issues identified. However, typical works include:

Inspection & Surveying – Fire risk assessments, material sampling, and façade condition surveys.

Removal of Existing Cladding – Carefully dismantling current systems, often with containment measures to protect occupants.

Structural Modifications – Reinforcing substructures or adapting the building envelope to support new cladding systems.

Installation of New Systems – Fixing new insulation, subframes, and rainscreen cladding panels.

Finishing & Compliance – Sealing, detailing, fire-stopping, and certification to meet regulatory standards.

Costs and Timeframe

Costs vary significantly based on building size, complexity, and chosen materials. A mid-rise residential block might cost between £1 million to £5 million to fully remediate, while high-rise commercial buildings can exceed £10 million.

Timeframes can range from 6 months to over 3 years, depending on project size, access logistics, planning permissions, building safety regulation requirements / approval and availability of suitable cladding systems.

Why Is It Carried Out?

Cladding remediation is typically undertaken for the following reasons:
Fire Safety Compliance – To remove unsafe materials or combustible insulation.

Insurance & Mortgage Requirements – Many insurers and lenders now require EWS1 forms or proof of compliant cladding.

Aesthetic Renewal – Some remediation projects are driven by the opportunity to modernise and enhance the building’s appearance. Some can be carried out as part of the Fire safety requirements by choosing a safer and more authentically pleasing cladding product.

Environmental Upgrades – Upgrading to energy-efficient systems and improving thermal performance.

Advantages:

Enhanced Safety – Protects lives and meets stringent fire regulations.

Restored Marketability – Properties become mortgageable and more attractive to buyers and tenants.

Modern Appearance – Offers an opportunity to update the building façade.

Improved Performance – Upgrades insulation, air-tightness, and durability.

Disadvantages

Cost Burden – Can be significant, particularly when funding support is limited.

Disruption – Potential inconvenience to residents or tenants during works.

Planning Delays – Complex approval processes, especially in conservation areas.

Telling Rainscreens: A Trusted Partner in Remediation

At Telling Rainscreens we are frequently consulted for remediation projects across the UK due to our proven track record, deep technical expertise, and trusted range of non-combustible façade systems. We are known for supporting stakeholders from concept through to completion, offering system design advice, fire compliance guidance, and full technical support.

Telling’s rainscreen systems are regularly specified in cladding remediation projects for their:

Proven Safety Credentials – All systems are A1 or A2-s1,d0 rated, in accordance with BS EN 13501-1.

Durability and Longevity – Products such as Argeton terracotta and Lithodecor natural stone and glass have design life in excess of 60 years.

Aesthetic Versatility – Multiple colours, finishes, and natural materials allow sensitive integration with both modern and historic buildings.

Products of Choice for Remediation:
- Argeton Terracotta
- Ideal for residential and public buildings
- BBA certified with a lifespan of over 60 years
- EPD Certificate
- CE/UKCA Certified product
- Lightweight, non-combustible, and highly durable
- Often used to replicate traditional masonry in modern form

Lithodecor Natural Stone and Glass
- Lithodecor Airtec Stone combines genuine stone veneers with lightweight backing for a robust and elegant solution.
- Lithodecor Airtec Glass offers high-impact resistance and a sleek finish, perfect for modern architecture.
- Both are A2-rated, non-combustible, and ideal for vertical or soffit applications.
- DIBt Approved products and classification which is the german equivalent of BBA

Social housing upgrades, commercial office refits and mixed-use developments are common project types subject to remediation were Telling systems have provided coordinated material palettes that suit retail, residential, and leisure uses within a single development modernising dated façades while achieving fire compliance and improved thermal performance.

Cladding remediation is a complex but essential undertaking that protects lives, ensures regulatory compliance, and safeguards the long-term value of built assets. With our high-performance, non-combustible cladding systems and technical know-how, at Telling Rainscreens we continue to be a preferred partner in delivering safe, attractive, and lasting façades across the UK with design advice, PI Insurance design and Guarantees on the systems supplied.

For stakeholders seeking peace of mind and quality in remediation projects, Telling’s Argeton and Lithodecor ranges are a proven choice that combines compliance with design excellence.

The Difference Is Telling.

https://tellingrainscreens.co.uk/glass-rainscreen-facades-2/

Come and see a little bit of us! Our partner facades expert Taylor Maxwell has recently opened a new showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell. The space is designed with architects in mind and it’s a resources hub where materials can be viewed, touched, and played with.

Examples of Argeton terracotta including barro and special baguette types are displayed alongside different tile profiles and finish options and handheld samples are available also for those who are after a more interactive approach.

The showroom is opened Monday to Friday 8.30 -5pm and technical and project advice and CPDs can easily be booked through our helpful team on [email protected].

https://tellingrainscreens.co.uk/taylor-maxwell-showroom/

Say Hello to our new EPD for Argeton Terracotta!

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a third-party verified document that provides a comprehensive analysis of a product’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. It delivers essential data on carbon emissions, energy consumption, resource depletion, and other sustainability metrics. An EPD offers a level of transparency that empowers architects, specifiers, and contractors to make informed, responsible choices when selecting materials for their projects.

In today’s world, sustainability is a concern in all areas of life and the construction industry is no exception. Regulations, green building certifications, and consumer awareness are some of the drivers for the increasing demand for materials with documented environmental performance.

Using materials that have an Environmental Product Declaration benefits multiple stakeholders in the supply chain, from manufacturers to end-users.

Some key advantages include:

For Architects and Designers
- Enables selection of materials that align with green building certifications and sustainability targets.
- Provides reliable data to support life cycle assessments (LCA) in project planning.
- Enhances design choices by balancing aesthetics, performance, and environmental responsibility.

For Contractors and Builders
- Helps meet project sustainability requirements, making projects eligible for green certification credits.
- Reduces the risk of selecting materials with hidden environmental costs.
- Supports corporate responsibility initiatives by sourcing eco-friendly materials.

For Investors and Developers
- Enhances the long-term value of buildings by ensuring sustainability and compliance with evolving regulations.
- Reduces operational costs by integrating energy-efficient and low-impact materials.
- Aligns projects with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, attracting environmentally-conscious investors.

For the Construction Supply Chain
- Strengthens collaboration by ensuring material traceability and responsible sourcing.
- Facilitates streamlined procurement processes with verifiable environmental data.
- Encourages innovation and improvements in sustainability across the industry.

At Telling Rainscreens, we are committed to shaping the future of sustainable architecture. As the demand for eco-conscious building materials grows, transparency and accountability have never been more essential. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the release of our new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Argeton Terracotta, a milestone that reinforces our dedication to sustainability and responsible manufacturing and supply.

Our newly released EPD demonstrates the environmental benefits of Argeton Terracotta, showcasing its lower carbon footprint and alignment with green building standards such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL. With this certification, our customers can enhance sustainability credentials in construction projects, meet regulatory and certification requirements with confidence and choose a high-performance, eco-friendly cladding solution.

At Telling Rainscreens we believe that innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. The publication of our Argeton Terracotta EPD is just one of the many ways we are advancing environmentally responsible façade solutions. By continuously evaluating and improving our products' environmental performance, we are setting new benchmarks for sustainable construction.

We invite architects, designers, and developers to explore our latest EPD and see how Argeton Terracotta can contribute to more sustainable and efficient building envelopes. Let’s work together to create a future where high-performance cladding solutions also support a healthier planet.

Download the full EPD here https://tellingrainscreens.co.uk/test-reports/
For more information, reach out to our team or visit our website.