Panelcraft Access Panels

When fitting EWI, meter boxes can be a source of friction. Panelcraft Access Panels flip the problem on its head. Our insulated gas and electricity meter boxes fit neatly over the existing ones, so there’s no moving services, no delays, and no utilities to wrestle with. Suddenly, the biggest headache in retrofit becomes an easy fix.

Meter Boxes For EWI Systems

Specifically for external wall insulation systems, Panelcraft Access Panels manufacture a bespoke range of meter boxes for the retrofit market

External Wall Insulation Electricity Meter Box

• Premium quality External Wall Insulation meter box, insulated and air sealed designed for use with external insulation
• British Patent Application No. 2216692.0
• Designed and made in the UK
• Calculated U Value 0.35 W/m2K
• Available with Internal or External fixing points
• Fire retardant
• Bespoke sizes and RAL colours available
• Fabricated from 1.2mm Zintec steel which is powder-coated (white RAL9016).
• Fits over the existing electricity meter housing

This high quality access panel is engineered to withstand external use. The durability of the panel is enhanced by grinding all welds flat and smoothing of all corners of the trim and pan to ensure completely flat surfaces.

The door includes Foil backed Mineral Wool insulation that provides exceptional resistance to water and water vapor.

All of these protective measures guarantee the long-term performance of the panel even in the most extreme conditions.

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External Wall Insulation Gas Meter Box

• Designed for use with built-in gas meter boxes
• Premium quality External Wall Insulation meter box, insulated and air sealed designed for use with external insulation
• Unique design Patent Application No. 2216692.0
• Designed and made in the UK
• Calculated U Value 0.30 W/m2K
• fRsi of 0.87* which meets the requirements of PAS2035 (*calculated based on brick construction)
• Fire retardant
• Bespoke sizes and RAL colours available
• Meets ventilation requirements of BS8499
• Fits over the existing gas meter housing

Designed to provide ventilation in the event of a gas leak while maintaining insulation and draught proofing under normal conditions. The product fits over the existing gas meter box with EWI being applied up to and around the outer edges. This saves a huge amount of time, cost, and inconvenience by not having to move the existing gas meter.

Every aspect of design has been considered towards taking the hassle out of dealing with gas meter boxes when retrofitting EWI. The product is delivered ready to fit as a fully insulated, ready-finished unit.

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Panelcraft Access Panels – Other Products

Panelcraft Access Panels also produce and supply access panels, loft hatches and associated products to the private and public sectors of the building industry. Since opening in 2006 millions of their products have been used by leading specifiers, developers and contractors across the United Kingdom and abroad.

See the brochure for details of the full range of products: