Investment in the future: Kaldewei enamelled shower surfaces are for multi-generational use and are cost-efficient.
Our society is aging. According to the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb.de), in 2060 almost 40 per cent of Germany’s population will be aged 60 or over and the story is not much different in Australia. The housing industry is therefore faced with a challenge: it must not only design new-builds for multi-generational use, but also adapt a huge proportion of existing buildings to accommodate this demographic change.
In bathrooms, barrier-free, timeless and economical fit-outs are in demand. Kaldewei’s solutions make it an experienced and competent partner in dealing with the housing industry’s requirements. Kaldewei enamelled shower surfaces, in particular, uniquely combine the qualities of cost-efficiency, aesthetics and functionality.
Tenants in both Germany and Australia are becoming ever older. Accordingly, many dwellings will have to be modernised to a barrier-free or at least low-barrier standard in the foreseeable future. The bathroom is of central importance in this regard: being able to use this room without help means that the resident can enjoy a long life within their own four walls. Homes built in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s make up a large share of Germany’s and Australia’s existing housing. Most feature small, functional bathrooms, fitted with bathtubs. Transforming these rooms into DIN-compliant barrier-free bathrooms presents the housing industry with financial challenges which are hardly worthwhile for property owners. On the other hand, small practical ways of reducing barriers in the bathroom can often prove helpful.
In order to increase desirable bathroom space and boost user comfort, existing bathtubs are now increasingly being replaced by a floor-level shower surface. With this approach, there are far more options than simply installing a tiled shower area. What is often recommended are step-free, floor-level shower surfaces made of robust steel enamel with integrated slope. Kaldewei offers different models in various dimensions which, thanks to the precise assembly system, can be installed easily, quickly and in a lastingly safe way.
Investments, maintenance and ongoing running costs on the one hand, rental income on the other; ideally, the two sides should be in balance. By choosing the right material quality, investors and developers optimise their renovation cycles and minimise maintenance costs. Thanks to the exceptional properties of steel enamel, Kaldewei bathrooms have an extremely long useful life – because even with frequent use and cleaning, the glass-hard surface shows not even the tiniest scratch – so there is no hiding place for dirt or bacteria. Kaldewei steel enamel therefore always remains beautiful and hygienic. The company underlines this quality promise with a 30-year warranty: an advantage that pays for itself more with every year that passes, and gives both developers and investors valuable financial planning security.
For more information contact Kaldewei’s partner Australia: Bathe on (02) 9509 0000 or visit kaldewei.com
