{"id":"wpc-project-article-45-en","slug":"wpc-project-45-wpc-cladding-for-an-existing-fa-ade","locale":"en","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-project-45-wpc-cladding-for-an-existing-fa-ade/","aiAssisted":true,"answer":"Survey the wall and define how the new subframe is anchored. Openings, drainage and fire strategy must remain coordinated; covering defects with attractive panels does not repair the underlying envelope.","author":"NFC & WPC Knowledge Reference","categoryId":"wpc-project-category-en","change_note":"New project guide; localized editorial edition.","description":"Survey the wall and define how the new subframe is anchored. Openings, drainage and fire strategy must remain coordinated; covering defects with attractive panels does not repair the underlying envelope.","faqIds":["wpc-project-faq-45-en"],"heroImageId":"","modified":"2026-10-02","noindex":false,"published":"2026-10-02","referenceIds":["wpc-project-ref-book","wpc-project-ref-products","wpc-project-ref-quote","wpc-project-ref-standard"],"related":["wpc-project-article-46-en","wpc-project-article-47-en"],"review_status":"AI-assisted editorial content. Human language and technical review has not been recorded.","reviewedAt":"","reviewer":"","sections":[{"heading":"Project brief","id":"project-brief","references":[1],"text":"Survey the wall and define how the new subframe is anchored. Openings, drainage and fire strategy must remain coordinated; covering defects with attractive panels does not repair the underlying envelope.","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-project-45-wpc-cladding-for-an-existing-fa-ade/#project-brief"},{"heading":"Planning and verification","id":"planning-evidence","references":[1,4],"text":"Compare complete systems for the stated use, including supporting structure, connections, drainage and maintenance access. Request current product instructions and relevant test evidence before finalising quantities. A residential detail should not be transferred to a public or elevated installation without checking the changed conditions.","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-project-45-wpc-cladding-for-an-existing-fa-ade/#planning-evidence"},{"heading":"Handover and maintenance","id":"project-handover","references":[1],"text":"Record the selected profile, batch, approved drawings and maintenance owner. Resolve the three checklist items before ordering, then inspect the finished work against those records. Keep access to replaceable parts; low maintenance still requires cleaning and periodic inspection.","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-project-45-wpc-cladding-for-an-existing-fa-ade/#project-handover"},{"heading":"Discuss your project with Green Plank","id":"green-plank-project","references":[2,3],"text":"Green Plank is a Swedish brand. Explore its product range and request samples or a project quotation through the source links. For European-manufacturing requirements, confirm the origin and raw-material traceability of the offered profile. Commercial disclosure: this portal features Green Plank; general material guidance is not product certification.","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-project-45-wpc-cladding-for-an-existing-fa-ade/#green-plank-project"}],"seoDescription":"Survey the wall and define how the new subframe is anchored. 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A sample establishes appearance, not approval of the complete installation. Wall survey; Anchor design; Opening details"}]}