What are the applications of semi brick shell with measuring box in commercial buildings
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yqfzfs.cn | Release time:2025年09月08日
The semi tiled shell with a measuring box is a composite component that combines "functional measurement" and "decorative adaptation". Its core advantage lies in the combination of electric/hydraulic measuring boxes (such as meter boxes, water meter boxes) with the tiled decorative facades of commercial buildings, which not only meets the installation and maintenance needs of measuring equipment, but also avoids the damage of measuring boxes to the uniformity of building appearance. In commercial buildings, their application scenarios mainly revolve around "public area measurement management" and "decoration coordination", which can be divided into the following categories:
1、 Public areas of commercial complexes: adapted to a unified decorative style to meet the measurement needs of multiple households
The public areas (corridors, elevator halls, floor service rooms, etc.) of commercial complexes (such as shopping centers, office clusters, urban complexes) need to balance "functional practicality" and "visual texture", and the semi tiled shell with measuring boxes can be adapted to such scenarios:
Centralized installation area for floor electric meters: Commercial complexes usually require centralized electric meter boxes for shops and offices on each floor. Traditional metal/plastic metering boxes can disrupt the uniformity of wall decoration. When using a semi tiled shell, the outer surface of the shell can be covered with tiles that are consistent with the wall surface (such as marble patterned tiles, antique tiles), and only the observation window of the measuring box (transparent glass/acrylic) and the operation door (hidden design that echoes the tile texture) are reserved, so that the measuring area blends with the overall wall style and avoids visual abruptness; At the same time, the interior of the shell can be planned with a layered layout to accommodate multiple household electricity meters and wiring terminals, facilitating unified management and maintenance by the property management.
Public restroom/pantry water meter area: Cold water meters and hot water meters (including some direct drinking water meters) need to be installed in public restrooms and floor pantry areas of commercial complexes. These areas are humid and have high pedestrian flow, requiring high moisture resistance and decorative requirements for measuring boxes. The outer layer of the ceramic tiles on the semi tiled shell can enhance its moisture resistance and stain resistance (the tiles are easy to clean, and water stains and dirt can be wiped clean). The interior of the shell can be treated with waterproofing to protect the water meter and pipelines; At the same time, the tiling style can be matched with the wall decoration of the bathroom/pantry (such as anti slip tiles, dull tiles), maintaining the integrity of the space.
2、 Commercial street/street facing shops: balancing the aesthetic appearance of the street facing facade with independent measurement management
The street facing facade of commercial streets and street facing shops (such as pedestrian street shops and community ground level shops) is the core of the commercial image, and each shop needs to be equipped with an independent metering box (electricity meter, water meter). A semi brick shell with a metering box can solve the contradiction between "metering function" and "street facing appearance":
Measurement area on the side of the storefront: The storefront of street facing shops usually adopts a uniformly planned decorative style (such as European style tiling, new Chinese style blue bricks). If the measurement box is directly installed on the storefront wall, it is easy to damage the overall design sense. The semi tiled shell can be embedded on the side of the door head (such as the side of the column or the concealed area below the door head), and the shell is covered with ceramic tiles that are consistent with the door head. Only the reading window of the measuring box and the inspection door (designed as a hidden door in the same color as the tiles) are exposed, which ensures that the shops can independently view and cooperate with the maintenance of measuring equipment, and does not affect the aesthetics of the street facing facade, avoiding the overall texture of the commercial block being lowered by the measuring box.
Measurement concentration area in the back alleys/auxiliary passages of shops: Some commercial streets will concentrate the measurement boxes of shops in the back alleys or auxiliary passages (to reduce the impact on the street facing surface). Although these areas are not the "main display surface", they still need to balance cleanliness and durability. The outer layer of the ceramic tiles on the semi tiled shell is wear-resistant and impact resistant (capable of handling minor collisions during the transportation of goods in the back alley), and is less prone to dust accumulation and easy to clean, making it easier to maintain compared to traditional measuring boxes; At the same time, the centralized housing can uniformly plan the installation positions of electricity meters and water meters, which facilitates meter reading by water and power departments and reduces interference with the normal operation of shops.
3、 Hotel/Apartment style Commercial: Adapt to Decorative Positioning, Ensure Privacy and Safety
Hotels (especially hotels), serviced apartments, long-term rental apartments and other commercial buildings have high requirements for "spatial texture" and "guest experience". The measuring box needs to be hidden in the decoration, while ensuring convenient maintenance:
Measurement area of hotel room level corridor: The walls of the hotel room level corridor are often decorated with wallpaper, wood veneer, or ceramic tiles. If the measurement boxes (such as the floor main meter box and public area water meter box) are exposed, it will destroy the luxurious and tidy atmosphere. The semi tiled shell with a measuring box can be embedded in the corridor wall (such as next to the elevator hall or at the entrance of the service room), with ceramic tiles (such as imitation stone tiles and wood grain tiles) that match the corridor wall externally. The operating door is designed as a "press type hidden door", which is only distinguished by subtle gaps, allowing the measuring area to fully integrate into the wall decoration; At the same time, the interior of the shell can be treated with sound insulation to reduce the slight noise during the operation of the measuring equipment (such as the sound of electricity meter current) and avoid affecting the rest of customers.
Next to the entrance hall of apartment style commercial buildings: Service apartments and long-term rental apartments usually require the installation of independent electricity/water meters next to each household entrance (for convenient household measurement and payment), but exposed metering boxes can affect the aesthetics and privacy of the entrance area. The semi tiled shell can be combined with the entrance shoe cabinet and wall decoration, with ceramic tiles that are consistent with the entrance wall. The metering box door can be designed as an "invisible door" that is flush with the wall, with only a reading window reserved (which can be covered with frosted film to protect privacy), meeting the needs of household metering while maintaining the cleanliness of the entrance area and enhancing the living experience.
4、 Underground supporting area of commercial buildings: enhanced durability, adapted to functional scenarios
The underground areas of commercial buildings (such as underground garages, underground equipment rooms, and underground shops) have relatively complex environments (humid, dusty, and frequent personnel/vehicle traffic), which require higher "durability" and "functionality" of the measuring box. The advantage of having a semi brick shell with a measuring box can be fully utilized:
Underground garage partition electric meter box: The underground garage needs to be equipped with electric meter boxes according to the area (for garage lighting, charging piles, and ventilation equipment). Traditional metering boxes are prone to damage due to vehicle scratches and ground moisture regain. The outer layer of the ceramic tile with a semi tiled shell has strong impact resistance and moisture resistance (the ceramic tile has a low water absorption rate, which can prevent the inside of the shell from getting damp and rusting), and the surface is hard, even if it is slightly bumped by carts or vehicles, it is not easily deformed; At the same time, the shell can be installed on the garage column or concealed part of the wall, and the tiling style is compatible with the garage wall (such as gray anti slip tiles), maintaining the functionality and cleanliness of the underground space.
Underground shop metering centralized area: Underground shops (such as underground food malls and supermarket affiliated shops) need to be centrally installed with electricity and water meters, and require frequent maintenance (such as shop decoration and equipment replacement). The semi tiled shell can be designed as a "modular" structure, with ceramic tiles that are consistent with the public areas of underground shops (such as anti slip tiles extending to the wall) externally. Sufficient space is reserved inside the shell for easy wiring and replacement of electricity and water meters; The outer layer of ceramic tiles is easy to clean (can handle dust and oil stains in underground areas), reducing maintenance costs in the later stage and ensuring the long-term stable operation of measuring equipment.