Product Articles

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s ‘Versa’ range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework. Manufactured from pre-formed FSC® certified plywood and pre-finished... View Article

This month, VEKA plc has unveiled plans to grow usage of recycled material beyond its existing Infinity system. VEKA has been the industry leader in recycling and sustainability throughout its history with the first VEKA recycling plant opening in Germany... View Article

Marley has launched a new roof fire barrier to help prevent the spread of fire between adjoining properties, allowing specifiers to add an additional safety layer to roofing projects, keeping people and properties protected. Roof systems manufacturer, Marley has launched... View Article

With over 35 years of experience in the adaptations market, we know that the right bathroom can not only transform a home, but the people living within it too. This spring, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the Beautiful Bathrooms by... View Article

Lo-Carbon Revive 7 fans from leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, are proving crucial in a social housing disrepair case. The fans were installed as part of an extensive renovation of a social housing property to alleviate condensation and mould issues.... View Article

Altro flooring will now be fitted as standard in all new-build programmes undertaken by Adra, a leading affordable housing provider in north Wales. The most recent of these projects is a large scheme of mixed housing units in Caernarfon, Gwynedd,... View Article

When considering the potential to save costs within social housing refurbishment or retro-fit fire sprinkler installation in high rise blocks as part of a fire safety framework agreement, it’s unlikely that pipe boxing would feature highly, but Pendock products are... View Article

Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced, has launched two new courses to aid understanding of the BS 8629 Code of Practice recommendations and the EvacGo system designed to meet them. ‘A Guide to Meeting BS 8629’ is a continuing professional development... View Article

As the importance of outdoor space is now paramount due to Covid 19, let our beautiful products increase your capacity with furniture that lasts! As the hospitality sector comes out of lockdown, transform the ambiance of your outdoor areas –... View Article

Intratone’s brand-new Interactive Digital Noticeboard empowers housing managers to easily keep tenants informed and engaged, with no site visits or paper notices required! At Intratone we understand that, for Housing Associations, connecting with tenants is crucial. Both to keep them... View Article

The Commercial Business Unit of Topps Tiles Plc has appointed Tina Hughan as Head of Marketing – Commercial responsible for its design-led specification and technical tile specialist brands Parkside and Strata. As it continues to develop its position in the... View Article

By John Mellor, Senior Product Manager, Glidevale Protect Specifying pitched roofing underlays for new build or refurbishment projects is often a confusing subject with so many options available on the market, each offering a variety of technical attributes and performance... View Article

Selecting Encasement’s pipe & fire sprinkler boxing and other casing product for social housing is now even easier, following the launch of our new website, which makes product details quicker to access and technical information even simpler to download. Whether... View Article

Brio’s Pocket Slide 80 kit is a one size fits all solution, adaptable to suit a range of door widths and heights and finished with a stylish architrave kit – the perfect, universal and easy to install choice for your... View Article

Easy to fit decorative boxings from UK Boxings have been used for more than 20 years by UK housing associations, local authorities and social housing contractors to hide pipework for fire sprinklers, heating systems and below boilers to save time... View Article

Fire doors… many of us take them for granted; assuming they will fulfil their critical role of saving lives & protecting property in the event of a fire. But, if they’re damaged from regular or improper use, it can render... View Article

In the UK, we have a major challenge ahead of us to retrofit our existing homes to meet net zero targets. There are currently around 29 million homes in the UK and in order to meet net zero by 2050,... View Article

Did you know our Livenza Plus WC cistern is one of the few available that is fully compliant with current UK water regulations? Let us explain how… Along with a host of useful features and benefits, including a new rimless... View Article

As part of their drive to be more environmentally conscious, Aico have announced the launch of their new eco-fit range of alarms. Aico are continuously evaluating and innovating their product ranges and services; this new range contributes to the company’s... View Article