MASS launches hi-tech concrete wall panels

MASS hi-tech concrete surfaces are now available as large-format panels for internal and external feature wall cladding. With lengths and widths up to 2m, thicknesses from 18-25mm and a remarkable choice of bespoke shapes, colours, textures and finishes, the design possibilities for vision and originality are endless.

The advanced micro-concrete technology used by MASS has created a unique material that is incredibly hard, lightweight and water resistant. Lighter and thinner than stone and other forms of cementitious cladding, its clean, uncompromisingly modern and natural aesthetic complements commercial and residential interiors and sits easily with glass, timber, stainless steel and ceramic.

The distinctive handcrafted wall panels, each with their own idiosyncratic colour variation, can be used with style and panache to articulate and break down the scale of large walls and create a stunning contemporary ambience. They can form feature walls, external facades, sculptural effects, logo and signage panels, and backdrops to express other architectural elements such as fireplaces and fountains.

Colours include the natural greys of concrete as well as whites, creams, blacks, browns and pastel shades, all highlighting the understated look of MASS and complementing the existing colour matching service. A wide choice of textures and finishes is available, from the standard silky matt sheen to polished, textured and pumice effects, like raw concrete. Mass also supplies bespoke coordinated skirting and flooring panels in the same or contrasting design mixes.

Robust sealant systems are used to meet the need for low maintenance with an array of individual performance specifications, from abrasion to enhanced resistance to staining and graffiti.

Supplied and installed by MASS, the panels can be fixed to a variety of substrates through adhesive- bonding or mechanical fixing techniques.

As well as wall panels, MASS is widely used by discerning designers for flooring panels and tiles, work surfaces, sculptural effects, signage, and stair treads. The material is featured on many high profile projects such as the Hayward Gallery, Bluewater and Westfield, St Barts and the London Hospital, Dover Castle, Hilton Hotels, headquarters buildings for Arup, Hammersons and Stanhope, and hundreds of high-end residences.

In terms of sustainability, MASS performs exceptionally well with over 90% of the waste generated during the manufacturing process being recycled. Unlike many alternative materials, MASS is made in the UK, maintaining and supporting the local economy and employment.

The MASS team offers an exceptional turnkey service package, with CAD design, bespoke colour matching, technical and sales support, reliable delivery and expert installation.

MASS is owned by the PD Edenhall group, the UK’s only specialist in every sector of the precast business. The innovative formulation and expanded range are largely attributed to Edenhall’s continual investment into research and product development during the recession.