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HAKI introduces new Cladding System
from AccessPoint Issue 11
by AccessPoint
HAKI introduced its Cladding System to the wider industry at London Build Expo in November. As the ideal solution for site hoarding, stair and bridge enclosures and special event staging, the HAKI Cladding System offers extra safety measures for sites or temporary works near public spaces. It is compatible with scaffolding systems, such as HAKI Universal, and traditional tube and fitting scaffold.
The system works by sliding lightweight panels, made of toughened plastic, vertically into specially-designed aluminium cladding tracks. The tracks are then fixed to scaffolds using
Universal adaptors, saddle clamps or coupler clamps and joined together using a joining plate. This simple installation means it can be completed by one-person.
The cladding panels come in a range of sizes from 1250 x 250mm through to 3050 x 500mm to fit HAKI Universal bays or cut to size to fit smaller dimensions. Corner panels are also available. All have fire resistant and noise reduction properties for safe usage.
By utilising the HAKI Cladding System, contractors can prevent public unease by restricting view from height, reduce the risk of falling objects and protect sites from unauthorised access. Additionally, the panels can be wrapped with personalised artwork to enhance the appearance of façades or promote brands to the public.
HAKI Cladding System has already delivered on several projects following its launch to HAKI customers. It successfully enclosed a scaffold, reduced noise of works and protected the public at Glasgow Queen Street railway station during maintenance and station improvements, and the system was also erected at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to create special event structures.
David Probert, International Sales Manager at HAKI commented: “We think the product is the perfect solution to enhance safety on sites by deterring unsanctioned site entry and preventing falls from height and falling objects, while also making sites more aesthetically pleasing for people on the outside.”
