refurbishment
Water usage will be key in future developments
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.
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Valcan’s Evverlap® A2 Fire Rated Fibre Cement Planks chosen for refurbishment project in Bodmin, Cornwall

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.
UK Boxings easily covers fire sprinkler pipework

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.
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Get in shape with Encasement pipe boxing

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.
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Take the lead on LEAD
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.
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Simple, quick and practical pipe boxing from UK Boxings

Pipe boxing and decorative casings from UK Boxings have been used by housing associations and local authorities for well over 20 years to conceal, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework to help improve a project’s finish, reduce time on site and save money.
Manufactured from 9mm thick, UKTR compliant and moisture resistant MDF, our pipe boxings and boiler casings are easy to fit and are used in ongoing RMI projects to interior heating system and retro-fitted fire sprinkler pipework, as well as boiler pipes and valves.
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