TALON CUB3/500 Boiler Box Cover Kit 3 (500mm) makes 400 x 200

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Wherever it is situated, boxing your boiler is a relatively cheap task, especially when you consider the potential loss of value for potential There is at least 50mm of air gap all round the boiler and the boxing allows plenty of ventilation to allow a fresh airflow all round the boiler

countersunk screws and a sealant and either a cabinet kit or appropriate wood to build the box with. Your first step is to measure your boiler accurately, as you need to find the right unit to box it in. When choosing the unit, there are a couple of important things to keep in mind: You can either deconstruct the unit entirely from here or move it to a different location, depending on the suitability of it.Boxed in boilers are gaining popularity as they achieve subtle covering for an otherwise potentially garish appliance,

and you may find that it costs you more overall to have the work corrected than if you had hired a professional, to begin with. Benefits of Boxing in a Boiler A custom-built cupboard or cabinet will take longer to complete, usually between 6 – 8 hours, and partitioning part of a room off to and thus the relevant costings associated with it. Covering a kitchen boiler in a matching cabinet makes sense, but might not be the best solution for a boiler located in a bathroom or bedroom space. Boxing in a boiler DIY is a common project for homeowners, providing they have the necessary skills and patience to completeDepending on your current kitchen design, you may find it difficult to find a matching cabinet and door for your boiler, Boilers can be unsightly beasts but with a little thought they can be hidden away by either placing a full kitchen wall unit cupboard around them or using bits and pieces from kitchen end panels, plinth boards, old cupboard doors and even tongue and grooved matchboard. To start with, measure the height and width of the area of pipework to cover. Make sure you allow enough safe breathing space

When a boiler is boxed in, it is not in a sealed unit; instead, it is in a convenient compartment hidden out of sight so that it What you use is really down to you and your own tastes, but it is always advisable to ensure that any items you add to a space match and complement what’s already there. To make your own boiler boxing unit, follow the steps below: Depending on your boiler, you should ensure that there is sufficient space for ventilation and cooling according to the Concealing central heating and flue pipe work with our pre-formed and pre-finished boiler pipework casings can make an immediate improvement to any boiler installation. Cut lengths of 2 inch x 1 inch timber to suit, adding a suitable overlap for maximum possible ventilation around the boiler and enough space to allow any maintenanceSometimes in situations where space is limited to both add a complete housing unit that covers the boiler and allow enough “breathing space” this is the only option available. Upgrading a boiler after it has been boxed in is not unheard of, but you may find that require additional work once it has been placed

Where access is require, instead of gluing them, screw the panel(s) in using mirror screws so they can be removed easily There will be cuts round pipes and possibly timers etc. There will also be cut outs required to allow for the air to circulate. The majority of modern boilers are quite neutral in appearance so you may decide that the boiler itself isn’t too unsightly. If this is the case then you may just want to box in the pipework and leave the boiler visible. You’ll need to make a few alterations to your unit before it houses the boiler properly. To assess these alterations, first, take off the doors. You can then offer it up to its final position.No matter the manufacturer of your boiler, it is a legal requirement that your boiler is accessible for servicing and maintenance. the work themselves and providing they are capable of following the manufacturer’s instructions concerning spatial ventilation around the boiler space. Depending on the age and condition, as well as type, of boiler you have there can be quite a bit of noise generated whilst it is in use; worth considering pursuing at the same time to ensure the box in remains fit for purpose once installed. New Kitchen Cabinet Doors and whilst this noise is normal, you can reduce the effect it has by boxing in the boiler, effectively muffling the sound so that it is