Façade Problems We Solve
Façades come under daily attack from the elements and more.
Pollution, dust, hard water, corrosion aren’t just cosmetic problems. Left untreated, they damage glazing, seals and cladding, impacting the lifespan and image of your building.
CHEMICAL
Oily dirt
Lime & mineral deposits
Chemical residues
Sealant & joint residues
BIOLOGICAL
Organic residues
Vegetal residues
Animal residues
ENVIRONMENTAL
Dried film & dust
Air pollution
Water run-off
Condensation & moisture
MECHANICAL
Construction residues
Adhesive residues
Rust & metal oxide stains
Could traditional cleaning methods (via rope access & gondola) actually be damaging your façades?
Our research has uncovered a range of issues caused by traditional cleaning methods...
High Risk: Rope access remains one of the UK’s most dangerous industries.
Hidden Costs: Inconsistent results, repeated cleans, and damage from poor chemicals add up.
Material Damage: Aggressive detergents corrode seals, dull surfaces, and shorten façade life.
No Standardisation: Every worker has a different method. Quality is unpredictable.
Traditional methods can appear cheaper, but the hidden costs can multiply the true bill.
With microscopic-verified cleaning, zero accident risk, and a fixed-price AMC model, Towercraft reduces the total cost while preserving your building's value.
Zero accident risk: robotics replace rope access.
Chemically and visually clean: streak-free, residue- free.
Standardised, validated process: every façade cleaned to the same precision.
Long-term savings : protect asset value, extend façade lifespan
| Category | Contaminant | Causes | Implications |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS | Oily Dirt | Industrial oils, exhaust fumes, fingerprints | Permanent dullness, chemical damage to coatings, higher solvent use. |
| Lime & Mineral Deposits | Hard water stains, calcium–magnesium residues | Corrosion, surface roughness, shortened glass lifespan. | |
| Unneutralised Chemical Residues | Incorrect detergents, leftover polymers | Film layers reduce clarity, permanent dullness, coating breakdown. | |
| Sealant and Joint Residues | Black streaks from UV‑degraded sealant | Permanent stains, shortened sealant lifespan. | |
| BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATION | Organic Residues | Bird droppings, insect remains, pollen, leaf marks | Acidic/enzymatic burn marks, cladding damage, hygiene risks. |
| Vegetal Residues | Tree resin, moss, mould, fungus | Biological corrosion, weakened sealing, neglected appearance. | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION | Dried Film and Dust Layers | Atmospheric particles, smoke, fine dust | Reduced transparency, mud stains when mixed with rain. |
| Air Pollution Layers | Traffic and industrial emissions | Dense dark films, reduced transparency, permanent shading. | |
| Water Run‑Off Marks | Rainwater, condensation streaks | Repeated deposits from limescale, perceived design defects. | |
| Condensation and Moisture Marks | Fogging, water droplet stains | Mineral build‑up, permanent marks, dirty look from inside. | |
| MECHANICAL CONTAMINATION | Construction Residues | Cement, mortar, paint, silicone | Scratches, permanent films, high risk of mechanical damage. |
| Label and Adhesive Residues | Stickers, tapes, protective films | UV‑bonded adhesives, hard to remove without scratching. | |
| Rust and Metal Oxide Stains | Oxidation, rust leaks | Acidic corrosion, permanent brown/yellow stains. | |
| Scratches and Mechanical Damage | Improper scraping, wrong tools | Permanent surface damage, only resolved by replacement. |