HOME EXTENSION BASES
A steel foundation system, consisting of a steel outer ring beam and internal
joists, fabricated by our engineers to millimetre precision to meet your
specification.
EXTENSION BASES FROM DURABASE
Are you looking to expand your home with a ground floor single storey home extension? Are you worried about the cost? Discover a new way to extend your home with our prefab walls and home extension base system – a fast and efficient system that changes the way that home extensions are built.
With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Durabase knows the best solutions for homeowners. Our modular house extensions will change your way of life, giving you the extra space your family needs.
With the only foundations required being a number of concrete pads or ground screws placed at strategic points around the home extension base, this means far less excavation work is required and less waste material to dispose of compared to other methods.
The prefabricated steel frames and real brick modular walls of the Durabase system reduces the time that is needed on site. Each Durabase home extension base is made to order, a completely bespoke design so that you can tailor the layout to suit your personal style and home.
We give a 10 year guarantee across all of our products. The Durabase Plus 100 is Building Regulations compliant for England and Wales and is accredited by Stroma, an independent building control inspection group. The Durabase Plus 120 is designed to meet Scottish Building Regulations. Offering customers complete peace of mind knowing their modular ground floor single storey house extension is guaranteed to be of high quality.
DURABASE PLUS 100
Durabase Plus 100, is a 160 x 80 steel ring beam, designed specifically for ground
floor single storey home extensions and is the only steel modular base with Stroma system approval. Durabase Plus 100 bases meet building control requirements in England and Wales.
The Durabase Plus 100 is compatible with the Durabase modular wall system plus other SIP or wall systems and a variety of roof systems which are Building Regulations approved making the construction and building of any home extension quick simple and hassle free.
Base U-Value of 0.18
100mm Base Insulation
Compatible with SIP & other wall systems
Suitable for extensions
DURABASE PLUS 120
Durabase Plus 120, is a 160 x 80 steel ring beam, designed specifically for ground floor single storey home extensions in Scotland. With 20mm more insulation than the Durabase Plus 100, Durabase Plus 120 has a U-Value of 0.15 which meets
building control requirements in Scotland.
It can be used with full SIP or timber frame walls and glass or the Durabase modular wall which also meets Scottish Building Regulations and is compatible with a variety of roof systems which are Building Regulations approved, making the construction and building of any home extension quick simple and hassle free.
Base U-Value of 0.15
120mm Base Insulation
Compatible with SIP & other wall systems
Suitable for extensions
GROUND SCREWS
Durabase seamlessly integrates with ground screws, providing unmatched stability even in poor ground. Not only does this ensure a rock-solid foundation, but it also streamlines the building process, saving both time and resources.
CONCRETE PADS
Durabase can also be used with concrete pad foundations, which require a lot less digging out and create a lot less waste than a traditional foundation.
Concrete pads must be a minimum 450mm x 450mm square and depth will vary, depending on ground conditions and Building Regulation requirements.
BENEFITS OF DURABASE HOME EXTENSION BASES
QUICKER
Durabase home extension bases and prefab walls is a much faster system than traditional builds. Manufactured off-site and delivered in kit form ready to be assembled on site and with no large footings to be dug out the Durabase system greatly speeds up the build time of a ground floor single storey home extension.
CLEANER
Durabase arrives in kit form and the only foundations required are a number of concrete pads or ground screws placed at strategic points around the base. This means far less excavation work and waste material to dispose of compared to traditional home extension bases.
COST-EFFECTIVE
The key benefit of the Durabase extension base system is that it is incredibly cost-effective and will significantly reduce the cost of installing a ground floor single storey home extension. Along with less concrete and materials and a shorter build time, the use of expensive plant machinery and skips is often greatly reduced or not required at all.
HOW DOES DURABASE WORK?
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. From our purpose-built manufacturing facility in Hereford, we fabricate the Durabase home extension base and modular wall system with precision and consistency. Before leaving us, the Durabase is fully assembled in the factory to ensure everything is in working order.
The Durabase arrives in individual lengths and the modular walls come in small sections pre-bricked and ready to assemble on site. If you would like more information on our products, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
TRIED & TESTED HOME EXTENSION BASES
We guarantee our customers only the best quality products. That is why we give a 10 year guarantee across all of our products. The Durabase Plus 100 is Building Regulations compliant for England and Wales and is accredited by Stroma, an independent building control inspection group. The Durabase Plus 120 is designed to meet Scottish Building Regulations. Offering customers complete peace of mind knowing their modular ground floor single storey house extension is guaranteed to be of high quality.
ACCREDITED BY MFA & STROMA
The Durabase Plus 100 base is Building Regulations compliant for England and Wales. Independent building regulations partners MFA and Stroma can be used as an alternative to Local Authorities in England and Wales.
They can help you cut through the complexities and challenges of Building Regulations and ensure your installation will meet and comply with Building Regulations.
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DURABASE HOME EXTENSION BASES VS. TRADITIONAL WET SYSTEM
DURABASE
QUICK INSTALLATION
If you would like your ground floor single storey home extension to be built quickly so that you can enjoy the benefits of extra space, opt for one of our home extension bases. These are the ideal solution for those who don’t want to wait weeks for the traditional wet system.
SIMPLER
Because Durabase home extension bases are incredibly easy to fit, this means that they are suitable to be installed by either a professional or, if you’re confident with building or an experienced DIYer, you should have no difficulty installing a Durabase system yourself.
Our step-by-step instructions allow you to break the job down into manageable stages. As the Durabase arrives in individual lengths and the modular walls come in small sections pre-bricked and ready to assemble, it makes our system perfect for sites with limited access.
CLEANER
Durabase extension bases arrive in kit form and the only foundations required are a number of concrete pads or ground screws placed at strategic points around the base. This means far less excavation work and waste material to dispose of compared to other methods.
COST EFFECTIVE
The key benefit of Durabase extension bases is that it they are incredibly cost-effective and will significantly reduce the cost of installing a ground floor single storey home extension. The use of expensive plant machinery and skips is often greatly reduced or not required at all. Potentially avoid the need for expensive relocating of manholes and drains.
WET SYSTEM
LONG INSTALLATION
Wet systems often need a professional bricklayer to construct the walls properly. This can take a long time and will significantly increase the cost of the home improvement project. For a quicker and cheaper alternative, choose Durabase.
MORE COMPLEX
Wet systems are notorious for being extremely messy as well as needing more equipment in order to finish the project. This can prove difficult if site access is limited and tight. Requiring more people to install your foundations will also make it more difficult to manoeuvre.
MESSY
Traditional wet systems are incredibly messy due to the excavation needed to build the foundations. Unlike our easy to build kit, conservatories, orangeries and home extensions will not come in one single delivery to reduce waiting periods.
EXPENSIVE
When using the typical wet foundation system, you will find that you will need more builders to work on your project. You will also find that you have to dispose of construction materials and soil properly, involving transportation and skips which can increase the cost of extending your home.
HOME EXTENSION BASE PRICES
If you would like more information about the fast and efficient Durabase home extension base system, get in touch today using our online contact form or give us a call on 01432 266507.
One of our helpful and friendly team of experts will be on hand to help you get all the information you need to start the process. We are happy to answer any questions about our products and services.
HOME EXTENSION BASES GALLERY
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