Heat Interface Unit (HIU) Utility Cupboards

The HIU distributes the heat from a central plant room to the heating and hot water system of each apartment, providing domestic hot water on demand.

  • Overview
  • Features & Benefits

They can be configured to suit the layout, service connections and spatial requirements of each project.

Our HIU Utility Cupboards are delivered to site with HIUs, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery ventilation systems, underfloor heating (or radiator) and digital connections already installed and full, pre-wired electrics. All units are delivered pre-insulated and ready to accept final connections already installed to be completed in just a matter of hours.

  • A turnkey solution from design to delivery
  • Quality assured
  • Optimised build programme reducing labour time across multiple trades
  • Improved on-site health and safety
  • Consistency of installation
  • Configured to suit the layout, service connections and spatial requirements of each project
  • Delivered to site with HIUs, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery ventilation systems, underfloor heating and digital connections already installed
  • Delivered pre-tested and commissioned
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Boxed cleverly, providing innovative solutions

It's our mission to bring you the highest quality pre-fabricated modular sections. Among our most popular products are HIU Utility Cupboards for multi-occupancy dwellings. They can be configured to suit the layout, service connections and spatial requirements of each project and are delivered to site ready for installation.

If you're building or renovating a large apartment complex, talk to us about finding the right utility cupboards for your project.

Thinking inside the box

Utility cupboards come fully fitted with HIUs, comfort cooling units, underfloor heating capability with associated piping and electricals installed to plug and play.

HIU Utility Cupboards are designed to house all utilities and services in one contained area, so no unsightly utilities are in the main living accommodation. This ensures a premium feel in all apartment settings.

Our HIU Utility Cupboards are available in standardised options to suit simpler projects or can be built bespoke to any type of design requirements. Our dedicated build facility means we can make any number of cupboards to meet the most demanding of timescales.

Suitable for:

  • High-end new build apartment blocks
  • Refurbished local authority tower blocks
  • Large residential developments
  • High-rise developments
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Related FAQ's

  • What is a Heat Interface Unit (HIU)?
  • How long does it take to manufacture my prefabricated packaged order?
  • Where are the prefabricated solutions manufactured?

The Heat Interface Unit, or HIU, is an appliance installed within an apartment. Its role is to distribute the energy generated by a central plant room or remote district heating system, providing domestic hot water and space heating on demand. They can be configured to suit each project's layout, service connections and spatial requirements.

This is based on how complex your order is, however to find out our most up to date turn around time for your project, please contact us on packagedsolutions@baxi.co.uk

Our prefabricated solutions are manufactured in a controlled environment at our state-of-the-art site in Preston.

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