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Boxing in
Hiding pipes, adding shelves.
Pipes and cisterns are hidden behind a built frame, which can become a ledge, shelf or niche.
- Hides
- Pipes, cisterns
- Becomes
- A ledge or shelf
- Built from
- Frame and backer board
- Needs
- Access
What it is
A timber or metal frame built around services, covered in water-resistant board and tiled.
Good for
Tidy
No pipes on show.
Useful
The top makes a ledge.
What to weigh up
Space
Takes a little depth from the room.
Access
Include an access point.
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