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Start by removing any mobile pieces such as the door and any attached coving you may have added for decoration. 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 maintenance In theory, yes. Any type of boiler can be boxed in, though the actual answer and practicality of doing so will depend on your boiler
Keep in mind though that the more complex your enclosure idea, the more time will be taken to complete the project, and the more
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. By using a ready-made cabinet, you can integrate your boiler into the rest of the room for a seamless finish. Creating a Cupboard
Cut the various notches and openings you’ve identified using a jigsaw. You don’t want them to be too tightly fitted to the pipes or cables, but you also don’t want gaping gaps in the unit. 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 Choosing the right carpenter or handyman for the job is important; you want to make sure you’re not only getting valuethese can range from repositioning the boiler to a better-suited location or replacing your current boiler before the boxing in work can commence.
Manufacturing, Accounts, Sales & Distribution Unit 2-5 Chieftain Close, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0PP • Tel: +44 (0)1634 268811 • Fax: +44 (0)1634 268812 The most common ways to box in a boiler include utilizing a kitchen cupboard or making one from scratch, As with any home improvement work, there are numerous factors that can affect the overall costing of the work that needs to be considered. Type of Boiler Cut down the end panel, plinth board or cupboard door you are using for the boxing to the correct sizes to form the required panels. this will either be a left and/or right hand side and a front section.It’s also a good idea to ask friends and neighbours if they have had similar work completed and whether they would recommend their trader for the job.