Faded or chalking finishes
UV exposure and weathering leave plastisol and coated steel looking tired, patchy and harder to protect.
Commercial cladding refurbishment
Commercial cladding refurbishment.Repair, recoat or reclad.
Survey-led restoration for profiled metal wall and roof cladding—cleaning, repairs, corrosion treatment, protective coatings and colour change without defaulting to full recladding.
Start with evidence
Send photographs, the site postcode and the visible failure.
Request assessment 01254 43398701Retain serviceable sheets
02Treat the actual defects
03Restore protection + appearance
The commercial case
Full recladding is not always necessary. If the existing sheets remain serviceable, they can be prepared, repaired and recoated. The survey confirms what can stay.
What goes wrong
Inspect the cladding before specifying a coating.
A colour problem, a corrosion problem and a water-ingress problem may look similar from ground level. They do not receive the same scope.
Corrosion at cuts and fixings
Sheet edges, fasteners, laps and drilled penetrations can become the first points of coating failure.
Water at joints and interfaces
Failed seals, trims, flashings and gutter junctions can move water behind an otherwise serviceable elevation.
A building that no longer represents the occupier
Colour change and controlled restoration can reset the appearance without automatically committing to full recladding.
Problem → inspection → repair
Repair, prepare, coat or replace?
Ground-level appearance is only the starting signal. Preparation tests and close inspection determine whether the correct route is cleaning, repair, resealing, recoating, local replacement or recladding.
Visible problemWhat must be establishedLikely route when suitable
01Fading or chalking
Test the existing finish and adhesion
Clean, prepare and recoat where the substrate remains sound
02Peeling or delamination
Establish why the previous coating lost adhesion
Remove unstable material and rebuild the compatible coating system
03Local corrosion
Map sheet edges, fixings, laps and exposed metal
Treat corrosion, repair locally and protect the retained sheets
04Failed seals
Inspect laps, openings, flashings and transitions
Renew seals and repair interfaces before decorative coating
05Damaged panels
Separate isolated damage from widespread failure
Replace local panels or trims, then blend into the refurbishment scope
06Water ingress
Trace roof, gutter and wall junctions
Repair the actual route; coating alone is not a leak diagnosis
07Brand or colour change
Confirm coating compatibility and operational constraints
Controlled respray in a suitable RAL or BS colour
08Widespread structural failure
Assess sheets, rails, fasteners and supporting structure
Recladding or structural work may be required instead of coating
Scope of works
Roof and wall cladding in one scope.
The roof, walls, gutters, flashings and penetrations meet each other. Refurbishing them as isolated trades is how defects get missed.
Cladding condition survey
Map coating breakdown, corrosion, failed seals, damaged sheets and interfaces before choosing a finish.
Cleaning and preparation
Specify the preparation standard around the existing coating, contamination and selected refurbishment system.
Cut-edge and local corrosion treatment
Arrest treatable deterioration at sheet edges, laps, fixings and local defects before wider coating.
Local panel, sheet and trim replacement
Replace isolated failed roof or wall cladding elements where the wider envelope remains suitable to retain.
Seal replacement + interface repairs
Renew failed seals at laps, flashings, openings and junctions before the wider coating scope is completed.
Protective respraying + colour change
Restore weather protection and transform tired roof or wall cladding using a compatible coating route.
Roof and wall junction detailing
Treat parapets, flashings, gutters, penetrations and transitions as part of one building-envelope problem.
How we deliver the work
Preparation and coating specified for the existing cladding.
01
Survey
Inspect sheets, coating adhesion, corrosion, seals, fixings and difficult interfaces.
02
Prepare
Define access, cleaning, repairs, masking and the preparation standard.
03
Restore
Carry out local repairs, corrosion treatment and the specified coating build-up.
04
Protect
Record the completed scope and maintain the envelope through planned inspection.
TopSpray35 in application
Preparation and protective coating for commercial cladding.
TopSpray35 is a two-component aliphatic polyurethane protective topcoat for suitable prepared substrates. It supports UV-stable colour and weather protection; it is not presented here as a standalone waterproofing membrane.
The imagery shows application, access, detailing and completed appearance without presenting unnamed buildings as case studies. Preparation, primer, film build, RAL colour and warranty requirements remain project-specific.
Chemistry
Two-component aliphatic polyurethane
Application
Airless spray · minimum two coats
Colour
RAL range confirmed at specification
Warranty
Project and complete-system conditions apply
Commercial coverage
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Find roof surveys, leak repair, refurbishment, cladding and gutter services for your area. Each town page explains the local coverage and the next step for your building.
Planning the work
What to confirm in a cladding refurbishment quote.
Compare quotations against the same elevations, preparation and finish. Confirm these six points in the written proposal so the price and programme reflect the work your building needs.
Elevations and measured scope
Identify the elevations, panel areas, trims and doors included in the price. Separate colour renewal from repairs to damaged sheets, fixings and seals.
Access and protection
Agree access equipment, masking and protection for windows, signs, vehicles and adjoining surfaces. Set out deliveries, working hours and how entrances will remain usable.
Cleaning and corrosion repairs
Confirm how the existing finish will be assessed, cleaned and prepared. Define corrosion treatment and the allowance for local sheet, fixing or seal repairs before coating.
Primer and protective finish
Ask for the proposed compatible primer and topcoat, colour and application specification. Confirm how adhesion and finish requirements will be checked on the existing substrate.
Programme and recoating
Discuss elevation-by-elevation access, weather conditions and product curing or recoating intervals. Confirm how temporary restrictions and changes to the programme will be communicated.
Handover and future care
Agree the final specification, colour and product records, photographs and maintenance guidance. Check the scope and conditions of any proposed warranty before appointment.
Manufacturer product guidance
The manufacturer's guidance for Prokol Rocathaan TopSpray35 describes the protective topcoat and its application requirements. The coating specification still needs to match the prepared cladding and project conditions.
Clear answers
Commercial cladding refurbishment answers
Direct answers for building owners, facilities managers, surveyors and contractors deciding whether to repair, recoat or replace.
Can faded commercial cladding be restored without replacement?
Often, yes. Where the sheets remain serviceable and the existing finish can be prepared to accept a compatible system, cleaning, local repair and protective recoating can restore appearance and weather protection. Adhesion, corrosion and interface condition must be assessed first.
Can plastisol-coated cladding be resprayed?
It can be suitable for respraying, but the existing plastisol condition, chalking, contamination, adhesion and exposed metal determine the preparation and primer route. Unstable or delaminating material cannot simply be coated over.
Do you refurbish roof cladding as well as wall cladding?
Yes. The scope can include profiled roof sheets, wall elevations, flashings, trims, gutters, laps, fixings and roof-to-wall junctions. The different exposure and waterproofing duties mean roof and wall areas may require different preparation or systems.
Can damaged cladding panels and seals be replaced before spraying?
Yes. Local panel, trim and seal replacement can form part of the refurbishment scope where the surrounding envelope remains suitable to retain. Repairs should be completed before the final coating build-up.
When is cladding coating the wrong solution?
Coating is not appropriate where there is unresolved structural movement, widespread perforation, unsafe or failed supporting components, uncontrolled moisture behind the system, or an incompatible substrate that cannot be prepared reliably. In those cases local replacement, recladding or structural work may be necessary.
Can a commercial building remain operational during refurbishment?
Frequently, but access, overspray control, masking, ventilation, deliveries, public interfaces and working hours must be planned around the occupier. The programme is set by the building operation as well as the coating process.
How is a cladding colour change specified?
The existing substrate and coating are assessed first, then preparation, primer and finish are selected as one compatible build-up. RAL or BS colour selection is confirmed during specification rather than assumed before compatibility is known.
How do we start a commercial cladding project?
Send the site postcode, photographs, approximate elevations or roof area, building use and the visible problems. We can then decide what needs to be inspected before preparing a specification and quotation.
How much does commercial cladding refurbishment cost?
Cost depends on elevation area, access, masking, cleaning, existing-coating removal, corrosion and seal repairs, primer, coat build-up, colour and programme constraints. A useful price needs measured areas and a clear preparation scope, not a generic square-metre rate.
How is commercial cladding prepared before spraying?
Preparation can include controlled cleaning, removal of loose or delaminating finish, abrasion where specified, corrosion treatment, local sheet and seal repairs, masking and compatible priming. The standard follows the existing finish and selected coating system.
How long does cladding refurbishment take?
Programme length depends on elevation area, access method, repairs, masking, weather windows, curing or recoating requirements and whether the building remains operational. The work can often be phased by elevation to manage disruption.
Is a cladding coating warranty available?
A warranty route may be available on qualifying projects, but eligibility depends on substrate condition, preparation, complete system build-up, approved application, inspection and project documentation. Warranty length should only be confirmed against the final specification.
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