Refurb and maintenance

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.  

Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that helps protect against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism while also improving aesthetics and adding a uniform finish to the project.

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 construction project at Gregorys Court in Bodmin, Cornwall, was part of a £79 Million upgrade to council houses across the region. The refurbishment led by Cornwall Housing began early in 2024, included several architectural changes to modernise and improve the two blocks of flats which were originally constructed in the 1970s. These changes included replacing roofs, windows and guttering, removing the old insulation and installing new rainscreen cladding to the facades.

When retro-fitting fire sprinkler systems, the UK Boxings range of pre-finished pipe and fire sprinkler boxing provides a consistent finish to installations by quickly and easily concealing pipework, which saves save time and money on site compared to site fabricated alternatives.

Whatever pipework you need to conceal, Encasement’s Vetta pipe boxing and casings range has a profile to match your requirements, while providing a perfect finish to the project, whether it’s a fire sprinkler retrofit, low carbon district heating scheme upgrade or heat pump installation.

Removal and replacement of lead water supply pipes is not only good for occupiers’ health, but part of UK water companies’ environmental objectives.

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.