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.