Set within a residential area that blends traditional Surrey architecture with modern redevelopment, these projects required structural solutions capable of supporting large openings, varied layouts and the high thermal performance demanded by today’s building regulations.
Together, the four homes demonstrate how Catnic lintels underpin both structural integrity and contemporary design. Each property has its own architectural character, featuring generous glazing, clean rooflines and carefully detailed façades that create a cohesive yet distinctive aesthetic across the development.
To deliver the structural performance and design flexibility required across the Walton‑on‑Thames development, iLife specified a full suite of Catnic lintels, including box lintels, angle lintels, 110 mm cavity lintels and 150 mm cavity lintels, supported by secondary steel for larger spans and feature openings. This combination allowed each home to be engineered individually while maintaining consistent quality and performance across each build.
“Every home we build is individually designed, and Catnic lintels are tailored to suit each one. Having a recognised brand and product throughout the build is a reassuring ‘tick’ for building inspectors”
As the industry moves towards the Future Homes Standard, iLife have increasingly adopted Catnic’s wider cavity 150 mm lintels to achieve improved psi values and reduce heat loss around openings. This has been especially important for these properties, where generous glazing and varied structural spans required precise detailing to meet modern thermal expectations.
Catnic’s technical team worked closely with Travis Perkins to coordinate drawings, scheduling and delivery across all four homes. With multiple plots progressing at different stages, the partnership ensured that lintels were approved, sequenced and delivered in line with the build programme, reducing risk and keeping the project moving smoothly.
“Catnic is a strong, trusted brand. Their scheduling, quotations and service make the process smooth, and customers like working with their products.”
Catnic’s long‑established reputation in the UK construction industry provided reassurance throughout the build, with building control teams recognising the brand’s compliance and performance credentials. From early planning through to installation, Catnic supported the developer and merchant to ensure every lintel was correctly specified and delivered.
“We work hand in hand with developers and our merchant partners from planning right through to delivery. People trust our products, and they trust the service behind them.”
Together, Catnic, iLife Developments and Travis Perkins have delivered a collection of homes that combine architectural individuality with dependable structural performance. The Walton‑on‑Thames homes reflect a shared commitment to quality, reliability and service, and demonstrates how Catnic lintels continue to support modern homebuilding as regulations evolve.
