Friday, December 7, 2012

What Is Antimicrobial Cladding and What Can It Be Used for?


In recent years, technology and the application of materials has advanced greatly. Where previously cladding has been used to cover or just to decorate a fixed wall or ceiling and often applied on top of an existing structure. Cladding now can be used as part of the primary structure.

Advancements in science have brought about the use of various types of cladding such as antimicrobial cladding. Added to the ingredients during production is active silver ion technology with inherent biocidal behaviour that stops microbes from breathing and reproducing even antibiotic resistant strains. Antimicrobial cladding has been proven to help kill bacteria such as MRSA, E-Coli and Salmonella.

In today's fast paced working environments in particular restaurants and clinical areas, the fight against bacteria is ever important. Antimicrobial cladding does not replace the need to clean, but can significantly reduce risk alongside a standard cleaning regime.

Antimicrobial cladding not only fights bacteria, but because it can be custom fit into just about any environment, it is now becoming a choice material for many outside of areas that you wouldn't expect this to be. For example, antimicrobial hygienic cladding can be applied in the home as splash backs in the kitchens as part of a tanked ceiling, wall and floor system for a steam or wet room. The choice of applications is endless. Antimicrobial cladding is commonly manufactured in white, but other hygienic cladding products are available that offer a whole host of colour options, such as decorative hygienic cladding.

Antimicrobial cladding is a cost effective way to uplift any environment with a clean and fresh look. Couple this with PVC ceiling planks and epoxy resin flooring and you will be creating a sanitised and clean workspace.

Not only is the installation easier over many other alternative wall and ceiling products but maintenance is much easier also. Antimicrobial cladding can also be used alongside antimicrobial sealants and fixings to ensure there is no untreated or unsealed areas that can often be a breeding ground for dirt and bacteria. Ensuring your antimicrobial cladding is maintained is essential to ensure you realise the full benefits. Like with any wall material or ceiling material, it must be up kept with a rigorous and regular cleaning regime.

In the last few years hygienic cladding has been adopted by many NHS trusts across hospitals and other areas that require extremely high hygiene levels. Also fast food restaurants and kitchens have adopted this form of cladding to help combat against the aforementioned forms of bacteria that are common place in such areas were raw meats can be in close proximity to cooked foods.

When choosing what antimicrobial hygienic cladding to purchase it's important to establish that it meets the standards for the country in which it will be installed, for example BSI. It is also advisable to source a company that not only supplies antimicrobial cladding but fits it as well. This service will often come with a product and labour guarantee. Many will also offer a free sample and for sizable installations, a free onsite visit and valuation. Take a look at what is on offer today.

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