Training Session · Beginner · 8–10 min+45 Mortgage Fitness Unlocks: Building Knowledge badge

Understanding Cladding & EWS1

Learn what cladding is, what an EWS1 form does, and why they can matter when buying a flat.

Welcome

Not every apartment building is constructed in the same way.

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, greater attention has been given to the external wall systems used on some buildings. During the buying and mortgage process you may hear terms such as 'cladding' and 'EWS1'. Understanding these terms helps you ask informed questions and better understand the process.

See what cladding actually is

Understand what an EWS1 form does

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Understanding Cladding & EWS1 · 9 min · +45 XP