Fire sprinkler boxing – as easy as ABC with Encasement

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s Versa range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework.

Manufactured as standard from pre-formed EUTR/UKTR compliant plywood, and pre-finished in a durable white melamine, Versa ‘L’ shaped boxing is available in either 5mm or 8mm thicknesses for use within flats, as well as communal areas, such as corridors and lift lobbies.

To aid compliance with sustainable building codes and relevant timber procurement policies, an FSC® ‘Chain of Custody’ certified option is also available as part of the Versa range.

Available in a wide range of sizes, Versa sprinkler pipe boxing helps save on installation time, as there’s no need for fabrication or painting on site. All that’s required is for the boxing to be cut to length and holes drilled for the sprinkler heads, before securing to the wall or ceiling.
 
Designed for use with standard sprinkler heads or concealed ‘pop-out’ units with cover caps,
Versa fire sprinkler boxing provides a more aesthetic finish to each project while also containing sprinkler system components and acting as a visible barrier to potential tampering.

Also, where flame retardant boxing is specified, Versa FR boxing is available within the range and has been specifically developed to meet this requirement. Manufactured from flame retardant Euroclass B compliant board, Versa FR is designed primarily for use on high-rise residential projects.

Encasement’s experience working with contractors on countless social housing pipe-boxing projects, has demonstrated that Versa can usually be fitted in less than half the time of site made alternatives.

Also, as they’re pre-finished with durable white melamine, there’s no painting required on site, which makes them cost effective to install and helps minimise disruption for tenants, due to the shorter timescales involved. A new brochure is also available for download.

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