Pipe dreams – Pendock casings for social housing
It’s been 35 years since Pendock launched its pre-formed plywood casings for concealing pipework and building services, which have subsequently influenced the way social housing specifiers and contractors approach heating
It’s National Sprinkler Week this week!
It’s National Sprinkler Week, from 17th to 23rd May. Run by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), it’s designed to help build raise awareness of fire sprinkler systems and the benefits they
Rediscovering Pendock
Leading architectural and construction design publication, Architecture Today, has prepared a four-page feature on Pendock in its latest edition, entitled ‘Rediscovering Pendock’. Researched and written by the magazine’s Technical Editor, John
Thinking inside the box with Pendock
When evaluating cost reduction opportunities in social housing refurbishment projects or retro-fitted fire sprinkler installations, as part of a fire safety framework agreement, it’s unlikely that pipe boxing would feature
Installing fire sprinkler systems in social housing? Cover them with Pendock
The significant increase in the number of retro-fitted fire sprinkler system installations over the past few years, particularly in high rise residential blocks, is testament to the commitment from social
Managing burn risks from radiators and pipework in care homes
In the 12 months to March 2020, there were over a thousand hospital admissions in England due to burn injuries caused through contact with heating appliances, radiators and pipework, with
Technical projects manager, Gavin Byram, offers heating and plumbing installers some advice on concealing pipework
Heating and plumbing installers regularly fit different types of pipework, whether gas supply and flow and returns for central heating systems, hot and cold feeds for taps and showers or
A Builder’s perspective on pipe boxing methods
Leading print and digital publication, PHAM News, recently ran an online Q&A article on the use of Pendock products in a Liverpool social housing contract that were fitted by local