If you need to cover a longer pipe they are moulded at the end so the one cover pushes neatly into the end of the other cover, They are easily cut to length using household scissors & very simple to fit, When they are in position they provide some protection from hot pipes & look good in the process, They are safe & tough & made from pliable plastic, They prevent the need for painting & offer an immediate solution to an awkward, possibly time consuming job, Being 1 metre long they will easily cover most visible straight pipework