Summary Draft 1
In the article, “Use of Cladding in
Buildings Here Have Grown in Recent Times” (Mokhtar, 2017), reported the
increasing use of cladding in Singapore and its benefits and risks. Cladding is
a layer of panels added to the exterior facade of buildings to cut energy use,
improve building appearance or provide shade. The use of cladding, however,
came under intense scrutiny after the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. The fire had spread
upwards rapidly due to the ventilation gaps between the cladding and the
building’s wall, drawing oxygenated air from the bottom of the facade and
fueling the fire. In Singapore, the use of cladding is regulated. For example, cladding
material must not allow fire to spread along its surface when ignited. Besides
meeting statutory regulations, a building owner was cited to have included
measures to prevent fire from spreading between levels and regular
certification of fire protection systems. Cladding has its usefulness, but its
associated risks need to be mitigated – cladding materials must meet safety
requirements to minimize fire risk.
Edited on:
25 Sep 2017, 9.57pm
3 Nov 2017, 5.22pm
3 Nov 2017, 5.22pm
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