Concealing fire sprinkler system pipework – the perfect finish.
The publication of the Phase 1 report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in late October 2019 was yet another stark reminder if one was needed, of the essential role that
Encasement conceals 4.5km of fire sprinkler pipework in South Tyneside tower blocks
More than 4.5 kilometres of ‘Versa’ fire sprinkler boxing from Encasement is being used to conceal surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework, which has been retro-fitted at four South Tyneside Council
Covering investment in fire sprinkler systems
The significant investment in fire sprinkler systems by housing associations was the subject of an editorial in the April 2019 edition of Housing Association magazine, which reinforced the importance of
New flame retardant sprinkler boxing launch
One of our first pieces of editorial coverage in 2019 was in the January edition of Housing Association magazine, which included the launch of Versa FR, our new flame retardant
New pipe boxing brochure includes flame retardant sprinkler boxing
A new updated and expanded brochure has been created by Encasement, which now includes details on the new Versa FR range of flame retardant fire sprinkler boxing, as well as
New flame retardant sprinkler boxing from Encasement
Encasement has added to its extensive fire sprinkler boxing range with the launch of Versa FR, which is designed for use primarily on high rise residential projects where flame retardant
Fire sprinkler boxing and FSC compliance. Ignorance is no defence
Housing associations, local authorities and contractors involved in concealing fire sprinkler pipework as part of their ongoing tower block fire protection upgrades, could be inadvertently contravening compliance and sustainability policies,
Fire sprinkler boxing made simple by Encasement
Concealing retro-fitted fire sprinkler pipework in high rise flats and communal areas, such as corridors and lift lobbies, is simple and quick using Encasement Versa 5 pipe boxing, but it’s
Buyer beware of non-FSC pipe boxing and compliance.
Housebuilders and contractors involved in concealing pipework on a new build or housing refurbishment projects could be inadvertently contravening their own sustainability policies, as non-FSC® certified plywood boxing is still
Fire sprinkler casings – a compliance loophole for LAs and HAs?
Local authorities, housing associations and contractor partners could be contravening the UK government’s ‘Timber Procurement Policy’ (TPP) guidelines and their own sustainability procedures if the plywood casings being used to