Hi folks,
My combi boiler ( Worcester 280 ) is wall mounted in our smallest bedroom ( of a 4 bed semi ) and makes a lot of noise - so much that we can't really use the room *as* a bedroom.
I was going to try and build a wooden housing around it to provide some sound insulation. Any advice on ventilation, materials, regulations?!
Cheers,
Chris
What does the manual say?
Failing that & assuming that it is a 28kW room sealed unit.
75mm clearance to all combustible materials. 28 kw * 5 cm2/kW * 2 for inside air = 280 cm2 vents at bottom and top of compartment.Cheers for the advice Ed.
I don't have the manual - I've just moved in, but I suppose I could get hold of one. Otherwise, your recommendations sound sensible.
As for material - I was thinking 12mm MDF? Would it need to be flameproofed?
Cheers,
Chris
Plasterboard is good for this. It is fire resistant, cheap and easily painted/papered.
Christian.
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