The St Edmunds House project successfully delivered 14 new affordable homes for both sale and rent, contributing to the local community’s housing needs. The development comprises nine houses, including eight three-storey, three-bedroom townhouses and a three-bedroom coach house.

As part of the project, an existing industrial building was demolished, and the site underwent full decontamination to prepare it for residential use. The location presented logistical challenges, particularly due to a shared access route with a nearby primary school. To address this, main contractor Helix Construction implemented a robust and collaborative Traffic Management Plan, which was instrumental in ensuring the project’s smooth delivery. Demonstrating their commitment to community engagement, the Helix team also visited the school to deliver a health and safety lesson to pupils.

For the building façades, M-Clad was contracted to install over 100 square meters of Warm Tile Ceramapanel fibre cement cladding. Ceramapanel was chosen for its outstanding performance as a rainscreen façade solution, offering a blend of fire safety, durability, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. 

With a life expectancy of over 60 years and minimal maintenance requirements, Ceramapanel is ideal for residential applications. It’s graffiti-resistant coating and natural aesthetic variations make it particularly well-suited for urban environments.

The panels were installed using a rivet fixing method, ensuring a secure and long-lasting attachment to the building structure. Beyond enhancing the visual appeal of the homes, this cladding system provides excellent weather resistance and contributes to the overall low-maintenance design of the development.

Craig Massey, Managing Director at M-Clad commented,

"Using Valcan's Ceramapanel fibre cement panels was a first for our company, and the feedback from our operatives has been really positive. They found the panels straightforward to install and of excellent quality. Overall, the St Edmund’s project was a fantastic contract to be part of, and we’re proud of the results!"

Oliver Pearce from Helix Ltd commented,

“The successful delivery of the St Edmunds House project is a testament to the dedication and teamwork of everyone involved. Overcoming the site’s logistical challenges required close collaboration and careful planning, and I’m proud of how our team rose to the occasion. It’s incredibly rewarding to see these high-quality, affordable homes now becoming occupied.”