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Report shows Pendock boxing saves over 70% on time & cost


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n independent report from specialist consultancy, Baily Garner, has shown that savings of over 70% can be achieved on the


time and costs for installation, when using Pendock pipe boxing over site-made MDF and ply options. T e three-month long study was undertaken to


accurately quantify the diff erences between pre-formed, and site made pipe boxing while also providing data that could benefi t high volume installers of boxing in residential refurbishment projects, including social housing landlords and contractors. To obtain direct comparative data, Baily Garner


focused on the fabrication, installation and fi nishing of 75 mm x 150 mm site made boxing, manufactured from both ply and MDF, against the equivalent Pendock pre-formed MX75x150 casing, when used to complete the same task. T e assessment covered both a 100-metre


run of boxing and a single 2.5-metre length, which provided a practical basis for the time and cost analysis.


reduction in labour, giving an overall saving of around 20%. Pendock Director Helen Gough said:


“When commissioning the study, it was essential that the process was fully independent, otherwise the results could have been compromised and would not have provided a true refl ection of the facts. T at was a key reason for choosing Baily Garner, alongside its strong reputation, extensive experience and broad reach.” She added: “T e results provide compelling


Figures were compiled using industry-standard


sources, including BCIS TPI and Spon’s Price Book, alongside Baily Garner’s social housing tender database, to calculate a reliable average labour rate. When comparing Pendock casing against


MDF and ply site made options, the time for installation, including fi nishing, together with their corresponding labour costs, showed Pendock’s pre- formed boxing to be 73% lower, equating to a saving of over £2,400 per 100 metres. Even allowing for the higher material costs of


the pre-fi nished Pendock casing profi le, when compared to sheets of MDF and plywood, this is more than compensated by the considerable


Complex and time consuming ladder-frame structure required for site-made boxing As Pendock boxing is pre-fi nished with a white MX boxing requires only 2 fi xing battens


resin impregnated décor paper, this also had a signifi cant infl uence on the fi nishing element. Baily Garner found the fi nishing time for Pendock is around one-third of site made ply and MDF options, as no fi ller, primer, undercoat or topcoat are required. Consequently, Baily Garner’s main conclusion is that there is a clear cost diff erential between


Housing Management & Maintenance Summer 2026 Because Pendock is supplied pre-fi nished, it may


provide a more consistent fi nish than site fabricated boxing, which involves a higher number of components and more trade input, which increases the risk of variation. Scan the QR code to download a copy of the Baily Garner Pipe Boxing Cost Comparison Report.


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evidence that pre-formed boxing can deliver signifi cant savings in time and costs, which is vital for social landlords, contractors and decision makers operating within an increasingly budget conscious commercial environment.”


the three methods evaluated, and Pendock’s product off ers signifi cant savings against both site fabricated alternatives. But that’s not the whole story, as the report


also highlights additional opportunities for savings. While multiple site visits may not impact base labour costs, they can create other associated expenses, such as resident liaison on social housing refurbishment projects. Repeated visits may also aff ect tenant satisfaction because of added disruption and inconvenience, whereas pre-formed pipe boxing can be fully installed in a single visit. T e report also notes a potential quality-


assurance benefi t, although this was outside the study’s scope.


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