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Ultimate Design Flexibility
The hup! base offers flexibility and style, with the base skirt available in a range of brick finishes from smooth red to anthracite grey, or it can be left plain for painting. It can be configured to suit any door layout, making it ideal for conservatories, rebuilds, and extensions. The hup! Base provides a versatile solution for a wide variety of home improvement projects.
Five Times Faster To Build
The hup! Base offers a streamlined alternative to traditional full foundations by utilizing concrete pads and being compatible with ground screws, which require no cement and reduce excavation work. This efficient approach provides a five times faster than traditional methods, hup! makes it possible to complete projects in weeks, not months, with fewer delays and greater efficiency.
Five Times More Energy Efficient
The hup! Base is engineered for superior energy efficiency, featuring a U-value of 0.18 W/m²·K and 100mm PIR insulation. It is fully compliant with current Building Regulations, ensuring it meets the necessary standards for modern construction. Additionally, the system is pre-approved by Stroma for extensions, streamlining the approval process and making it an ideal choice for both new builds and home extensions.
Hassle Free
The hup! Base is compatible with concrete pads, which any groundworks team can install and requires less cement and fewer skips compared to traditional bases. It’s also compatible with ground screws, eliminating the need for cement and resulting in less mess and waste. With structural and thermal calculations included in one easy hup! order, the process is streamlined for maximum convenience.
Quality Assured
The hup! Base is suitable for most site conditions, offering flexibility and ease of installation. There’s no need to re-locate manholes, making it a hassle-free solution. With predictable costs and installation times, it ensures a smooth project timeline. Additionally, the system guarantees consistent quality of workmanship, delivering reliable results every time.
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Get a quoteVariety of Skirt Colours
The skirt of your hup! Base, which forms the visible base of the extension, plays a crucial role in the overall aesthetic appeal of the project. Choosing the right colour can help create a seamless and cohesive look that enhances the connection between the extension and the existing structure. We offer a range of skirt colours, including smooth red, rustic red, rustic buff, and anthracite grey, or you can opt for a plain finish to be painted to match the client’s preferences. This flexibility allows tradespeople to easily tailor the look to suit the home’s exterior, providing an ideal solution for achieving a professional, polished finish on every project.
Colour Options
Choose to match your original brick shade or make a bold statement with our range of colours for the hup! Base skirt. Alternatively, you can opt for plain Pyroc for a more minimalist look.
hup! Base technology explained
Unlike traditional methods, hup! Base eliminates the need for heavy machinery, extensive excavation, and specialist bricklayers. This system is compatible with both concrete pads and ground screws, making it versatile for various site conditions across Birmingham. Developed to minimise the stress, mess, and delays often associated with home extension projects, hup! Base has evolved into a smarter, faster, and more energy-efficient solution, boasting a U-Value of 0.18 w/m²K, which exceeds Building Regulations.
Concrete Pads
The hup! Base is designed to work with concrete pads, which any groundworks team in Birmingham can install and requires less cement and fewer skips than traditional bases. A pad location plan and breathable membrane are provided with your hup! Base to simplify the installation process.
To comply with Building Regulations, the concrete pads must be a minimum of 450mm square, and the base should be positioned at least 150mm below the back cill to ensure proper airflow, making the installation process quicker and more efficient for your team in Birmingham.
Ground Screws
The hup! Base is compatible with ground screws, providing a no-cement solution that minimises mess and waste. Ground screws are supplied through a specialist, and hup! will recommend a local installer for your project. The installer will carry out an initial site visit to assess the lateral and vertical loadings, determining the required number and length of ground screws. A quote will be provided covering the site assessment, ground screws, and installation
Based on the base loads, a detailed ground screw plan will be supplied, along with the necessary connectors for your hup! Base, ensuring a seamless and efficient installation process for your team in Birmingham.
Why Choose Us
At TCR, we’ve been in the business for over a decade, and as a family-run company in Birmingham, we understand the importance of offering a personal touch to our customers. We take pride in providing dedicated customer service, with our husband and wife team, Neil and Caroline, ensuring you receive the products you need on time.
If you’re a trade professional in Birmingham working on home extensions, now is the perfect time to explore the benefits of hup! Base for your projects. Visit our website to discover how this innovative solution can streamline your builds and improve the quality of your work. Offer clients a faster, more efficient extension process. Use our free online quoting engine to get an estimate and take advantage of the latest in home extension technology with hup! Base.