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19 October 2009 | Interior Panel Systems

Proclad solution for Barnsley Homes

Berneslai Homes manages just under 20,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Berneslai Homes came into existence in December 2002 and amongst other work it carries out repairs and maintenance for the council properties.

Most of the homes that Berneslai look after have previously used tiles for the wall finishes in the bathrooms and showers. Initially the tiles promised a hard wearing, and water proof finish, but as times goes by the grouting deteriorates, mold grows, tiles get cracked and broken and in some cases tiles start to fall away.

They needed a product that would not have these problems, would have a long life expectancy, and more importantly, would be a straight forward installation – controlling labour costs.

IPSLs'' Proclad Plus Grade product has proved to be the perfect solution. The grade chosen is a rigid PVC sheet that covers almost 3sq m each, trims for joints and edges, and a curved profile for finishing internal corners. No specialist wet trade is needed for the installation, which is fast and hassle free. Maintenance is virtually non-existent as there is no grout for mold to grow on or to come loose. The impact resistant plastic does not crack like tiles, and the large jointless surface is easy to keep clean.

For Barnsley, Proclad has become the product of choice for cost effective, waterproof, easy clean and durable walls.