Offsite Solutions has launched a new range of design finishes for build to rent bathrooms. The GRP composite pods reduce the ongoing maintenance over the life of the bathroom, and reduce operating costs by at least 90 percent
The capital costs of GRP pods can be up to 20 per cent less than steel-framed pod solutions.
This helps developers and apartment operators to meet their budget requirements as well as reduce maintenance costs.
The new design options for build to rent bathrooms are now available in the following:
- Mosaic
- Square
- Larger format landscape or vertical
- Brick-bond metro tiles
The benefits of GRP pods for the build to rent sector
GRP pods have been widely used in the student living sector for many years. In this sector, robustness, longevity, ease of maintenance and lower capital and operating costs are primary considerations.
Life cycle costing is very important for residential developers and BTR operators. Offsite Solutions’ GRP pods have a life of at least 50 years, and so offer significant life cycle cost benefits for private rental schemes.
GRP also has a low environmental impact. It is light to transport, strong, highly durable, and requires much less energy to produce than steel or concrete. It is also 100 per cent recyclable.
James Stephens, managing director of Offsite Solutions, commented: “These tile-effect finishes take the aesthetic appearance of GRP pods to a completely new level, giving architects, contractors and developers even more design flexibility, in addition to the speed, quality, and efficiency benefits of offsite manufacturing.
“We also offer a floorless option for these pods, which minimises floor build-up – an important feature for achieving a level threshold into the bathrooms.”
“These elements, together with the significantly reduced operating and capital costs, make GRP bath and shower pods a really compelling offer for build-to-rent (BTR) developers and investors.”
