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In profi le - Pendock pipe boxing T
he use of pre-formed boxings and casings for concealing pipework on social housing refurbishment projects has gradually
overtaken the time intensive procedure of fabricating individual boxing on site to become the preferred solution for most social landlords and contractors. To meet this need, the Pendock Profi les range is arguably the most comprehensive available. Traditional methods of covering surface
mounted heating system and boiler pipework typically involved the fabrication of boxing from wood or MDF. To create the required shape, the raw materials need to be cut to length then fi xed to the wall, as well as sanding, sealing, priming, and painting sealing, all of which are extremely time consuming and costly, especially in terms of labour. Although the most obvious advantage of using
ready-made plywood boxing are the signifi cant reductions in time and cost that can be achieved, aesthetics also play a role in decisions to adopt ‘pre-made’ over ‘site-made’.
IMPROVED FINISH IN LESS TIME As pre-formed boxing is curved to form a smooth ‘L’ shaped profi le, so there are no sharp corners, joints along or untidy overlapping edges along their length, as can oſt en be the case with site fabricated alternatives. A further benefi t of pre-formed boxing is due
to the wide ranges of sizes available, which means that the correct profi les can be selected to meet the project dimensions, so they will fi t more closely over the pipework. T is helps minimise the intrusion and visual impact in fl ats, where skirting level heating pipework or high level fi re sprinkler systems are being concealed. T e choice of sizes not only increases versatility,
but also enables a consistent fi nish to be achieved in each individual fl at, even where diff erent styles or size of profi le are installed. T is becomes more important where multiple blocks of fl ats are being refurbished, as each one will have the same continuity of fi nish, which is much more diffi cult to accomplish with site made boxing. In addition, all plywood profi les are pre-fi nished with a white resin impregnated decor paper, as
standard, which removes the need for painting on site, saving even more time and further improving consistency of fi nish.
Metal pipe boxing at Phoenix Point, Thamesmead
services and other utilities. Bespoke manufactured to individual project specifi cations from 2 emm aluminium, as standard, metal boxing is used widely for concealing external pipework used in low carbon district heating schemes, as well as air-source and ground-source heat pumps. Fire sprinkler supply pipework, mounted in
TK pipe boxing
EXPANDED BOXING RANGE T e latest product in the range is Pendock’s MXV boxing, which is designed specifi cally to conceal fl exible ducting used with Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems. MXV, like TK pipe boxing, MXF fi re sprinkler boxing and BC boiler casings, is manufactured from UKTR compliant pre-formed plywood. T e TK pipe boxing range is designed primarily
for use at skirting level and incorporates a 115° angle to the top of the profi le, enabling it to ‘blend-in’ to the skirting and help it avoid being used as a step. A three sided version, the TKD, is also available, for mid-wall or vertical use, which incorporates the 115° angle on both sides of the profi le. BC boiler pipe casings off er a simple method of
hiding unsightly boiler pipework, valves, fi lters and fl ues, while also allowing easy access for gas safety checks, routine inspection or boiler maintenance.
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BESPOKE METAL PIPE BOXING Where exterior pipework needs protecting and concealing, the CHM and MXM metal pipe boxing range has been engineered to enclose building
open balconies or externally to fl ats, are also covered using metal pipe boxing to provide added security and weather resistance. Also, as it is non-combustible, it is used in high rise residential blocks to conceal interior runs of pipework where no sprinkler heads are present, such as communal areas.
CHM metal pipe boxing
Details on the full Pendock Profi les family can be found on the company’s website along with downloadable drawings in PDF and DWG format, plus NBS specifi cation clauses.
01952 580 590
www.pendock.co.uk
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