Fibo panels used in Simply Modular trial for Halton Housing

6 Jun 2018

Fibo innovative wall panels are featuring in a new modular build development in Widnes for Halton Housing.

Offsite specialist Simply Modular is building four of the eight houses in an initial trial, which aims to demonstrate the value of modular construction.

The total time for the build of all four 2-bed properties is 16 weeks, with onsite foundations and factory assembly completed in May, with the houses being used as affordable rental properties.

Fibo’s Traditional range of wall panels are being used for kitchen splashbacks and shower areas.

Allan Foster, Technical Director of Simply Modular, commented on the performance of Fibo’s panels, reflecting on the first time he saw the company at last year’s CIH Housing Show in Manchester.

“We’d only used ceramic tiles before, as wall panels in general have a lot of catching up to do on quality: but Fibo is far superior,” he said.

“The panels are absolutely brilliant in terms of the time and skillset required for installation, and the quality is there too, with a good choice of finishes and colours.”

Scott Beattie, MD of Fibo UK, said: “We’re delighted to work with Simply Modular on this innovative project. Factory construction is less dependent on finding good tradespeople and as fitting Fibo panels doesn’t require tilers – just good carpentry skills – they are ideal for this kind of project.”

Allan added: “The short build time means Halton can rent the properties out (and house its residents) much quicker compared to traditional construction methods, and there’s far more control over the quality and consistency of the build. The potential for Halton Housing – and indeed social housing in general – is huge.”

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