PVC-U roofline products, cladding and Tudor board from Swish Building Products have been used to complete Wellington Court, a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development.
Located on Waterloo Road in Epsom, the new build complex comprises of 32 one and two bedroom apartments. Swish Building Products exceeded the demands of the specification, to construct a low maintenance, high performance exterior, supplying proven and appropriate products.
Supplied through an approved, local stockist, the 16mm square fascias and soffits in black foil create a strong, light-weight and low maintenance roofline, while the Tudor board adds a point of interest to the façade. The white PVC-U cladding installed in the undercroft is an ideal alternative to timber, requiring little or no maintenance; it can also help to significantly improve the thermal properties of a building.
Each McCarthy & Stone development is designed to be in keeping with the town and complement the local surroundings. On Waterloo Road there are a number of original timber-frame buildings bearing signs of their post and beam construction; to emulate this some homeowners have embellished their properties with mock Tudor board. As a result, and in-line with the McCarthy & Stone design criteria the front elevation features PVC-U Tudor board on its gables and dormers, combined with red brick and cream coloured render.
The maintenance and life cycle of a product forms a stringent part of the specification and procurement process for McCarthy & Stone. Julie Ward, regional sales & marketing director for McCarthy & Stone commented: “Our homeowners own their own properties and have the freedom to maintain and decorate them as they wish, but as a provider of quality housing for those in later life, it’s our responsibility to ensure that each development is maintained to a high standard. That’s why it’s important we specify products that are not only high quality, but incredibly low maintenance making it more effective for us and the residents.”