covering up the cystern General problems, solutions, information and advice on fixing to walls of all kinds

[gran60]

I am getting a new bathroom fitted.I would like a unit built over my cystern to hide it,but I am a bit worried about condensation building up inside it,then it might start to smell.Advice please. :?

[Steve the gas]

Hi,

Put vents in the boxing in using a hole saw??

[plumbbob]

If you are fitting a concealed cistern, there are several models available that are encased in polystyrene which effectively prevents condensation from forming.

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