Refurb and maintenance

UK Boxings’ range of pre-made fire sprinkler boxing provides a consistent finish to retrofit installations by concealing pipework, quickly and easily, which helps save time and money on site compared to site fabricated alternatives.

Following the dry summer of 2025, the Environment Agency has warned that even with average winter rainfall some areas in Britain will still be in drought next spring. 

The recent weather pattern variations can only compound the existing concerns about the anticipated UK water deficit. To offset the predicted daily deficit of 4017 mega litres per day by 2050, major water companies have been developing plans to upgrade the UKs water supply and reduce current usage from 150 litres per person per day to 110. 

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.