Refurb and maintenance

Valcan’s all-in-one cladding systems offer a fully integrated, non-combustible façade solution that simplifies specification, enhances safety, and ensures long-term durability. Ideal for both new builds and recladding projects, these systems streamline the entire process by providing all essential components from a single, reliable supplier.

Latitude 52, located in Plymouth, is a residential development with a maritime heritage. Originally serving as a sailor’s rest centre, the building was transformed in 2004 into 102 modern apartments, including the addition of two extra storeys. While the conversion brought new life to the structure, evolving fire safety regulations and performance standards necessitated a comprehensive refurbishment to ensure long-term compliance and resident safety.

Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage.  Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%.1 However, existing infrastructure does not provide the best environment for this new technology.

Wherever pipework needs to be concealed, the Vetta pipe boxing and casings range from Encasement can provide the perfect finish to a project, whether it’s a retrofit fire sprinkler, low carbon district heating upgrade or energy efficient heat pump installation.

Versa pre-formed pipe boxing is already installed in countless retrofit fire sprinkler projects to cover pipework in flats, lobbies and corridors, while for applications requiring a flame retardant solution, Versa FR pipe boxing provides an ideal solution.

Typically installed to cover exterior pipework, such as gas supply pipes and low carbon distributed heating system pipes, UK Boxings’ tough metal pipe boxing is also used to conceal pipework and systems associated with ground source or air source heat pumps.

The longer-term environmental impact of the UKs water deficit could cause further damage to the natural 
environment and could restrict future development.  Combining the increasing Per Capital Consumption (PCC) with 
the UKs growing population means that by 2050 the UK water deficit is predicted to be 5000 mega litres per day. 

The industry has been aware of the potential damage lead can do to the environment and health problems, particularly in infants and children for over 50 years.  Houses built before 1970 would have been constructed with lead water supply pipes and in some areas of the UK up to a third of these older properties are still receiving their water through these original lead pipes.1 UK water companies are actively engaged in replacement of these old lead supplies, and many are offering grants to residents.