Corium, Baggeridge’s innovative clay cladding system, has played an integral part in the £50 million redevelopment of the Vancouver Centre Shopping Centre in Kings Lynn.

Around 200 square metres of Buff Corium tiles have been used to renovate a car park elevation at Conduit Street. Situated above a busy fast food chain, it was imperative the work was carried out as quickly as possible, whilst also causing minimal disruption to both shoppers and the retailer, and Corium was deemed to be the ideal product for this fast-track project.

The existing one floor structure was over-clad with a steel façade which was then in turn fitted with Corium tiles - adopting this method of construction not only saved time, but also eradicated the need for demolition. In addition, construction took place overnight to guarantee retail outlets could continue to trade during the day, with cherry pickers also removing the need for scaffolding.

“This whole refurbishment project was centred around speed and getting the job done in the quickest possible time so it comes as no surprise that Corium was specified” comments Simon Hughes, Corium’s product development manager.

He continues: “Working alongside such an established installer such as PCE also ensured seamless construction and a project that was completed to schedule.”

Corium is an innovative brick cladding system developed by Baggeridge Brick in conjunction with Terrapin International Ltd and Corus plc. It combines the aesthetics of traditional natural clay brickwork with the construction benefits of fast track cladding systems. For further information, please call Baggeridge during office hours on 01902 886000 or visit www.coriumcladding.com

20th April 2006