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rive_gauche in reply to @Trunkie

I see, and when recessed, how much gap or space is there around it in its cubby hole?

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Trunkie in reply to @rive_gauche

It's A new purpose made recesses CU in a stud wall so airflow around it

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rive_gauche in reply to @Trunkie

Ideally it would be better to leave it uncovered and unpainted.

A cover would prevent air circulation, and if made of combustible material could burn.

Paint, even emulsion, contains esters, these attack certain plastics, leading to early embrittlement.

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