Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is an established part of facilities management. But when it comes to facades, it’s often an afterthought — only considered once defects appear or reactive repairs are needed.
Without regular inspections, facade issues can develop silently over time. What starts as a minor defect can grow into a significant failure that’s expensive to fix.
A well-structured PPM plan helps avoid that. It supports facade safety, improves the lifespan of key components, and helps identify risks before they escalate. Just as importantly, it protects the long-term asset value of the building — ensuring your facade remains functional, compliant and cost-efficient.
Why facades need planned maintenance
Facades are exposed to some of the harshest conditions in the built environment. Weather, UV exposure, and environmental pollution all take their toll on gaskets, fixings, coatings, and sealants.
Left unchecked, small issues can escalate quickly. Blocked weep holes, deteriorated sealants, or corroded fixings can undermine whole systems — causing water ingress, material failure, or even safety hazards.
Regular inspection and targeted maintenance is the best way to get ahead of these problems. It also ensures better cost planning by reducing the likelihood of emergency spend or capital surprises.
Our approach to facade PPM
At Cladtech, we take a structured and practical approach to facade PPM:
- Begin with a full review of project information and any historic issues
- Conduct a baseline survey to assess current condition
- Classify each component as repair, replace or monitor — with rationale and recommended timeline
- Prioritise actions based on urgency, complexity, and impact
- Align PPM activities with your wider facilities strategy
Integration with your FM cycle
PPM isn’t a one-off activity. It should be built into your annual or biannual inspection regime and reflected in your long-term capital plan.
We provide:
- Flexible inspection schedules tailored to your building type and risk profile
- Budget forecasting across short (1 year), medium (2–5 year), and long-term (5–10 year) cycles
- Ongoing photographic and written records to aid reporting
- Live reporting tools that can be updated over time, not static PDFs
Who it’s for
Cladtech’s PPM services are ideal for:
- Building owners looking to preserve asset value
- Tenants with responsibility under full insuring repairing leases
- FMs needing predictable spend and clear maintenance plans
- Portfolio managers seeking a consistent approach across multiple sites
Why Cladtech?
Cladtech brings over 35 years of experience examining buildings across the UK and Europe.
Our work spans hands-on site investigations and in-depth desktop reviews — giving us a clear understanding of how facades fail, both in design and installation.
Our PPM reports go beyond condition summaries. We provide clear, prioritised recommendations with timelines and practical remedial actions. And when required, we can support your FM team by preparing detailed remedial work specifications ready for competitive tender.
Conclusion
Planned facade maintenance is about managing risk, preserving value, and maintaining safety.
