Why build with hip?
Superior Structural Strength
Whilst HIP possesses unique attributes, its principles are rooted in established practices from the concrete industry. Consequently, HIP stands as one of the most structurally advanced engineered products available in today's marketplace.
Fire Rating - Euroclass A1
Protection of family and home has to be a primary requirement for any project.
HIP can provide A1 Classification, the highest requirement of fire protection, and a level that is way beyond what most other build methods can achieve.
Multiple Cladding
Options
HIP.Build can be finished with any form of cladding, whether directly applied such as render, brick-slips, vinyl siding or timber; or cavity systems such as traditional brick or stone.
Basically, any domestic or commercial option is viable.
Functional Thermal Mass
By incorporating insulation into the exterior and eliminating the need for plasterboard, HIP provides a robust mass structure that will function as a thermal store within the house envelope. This distinctive characteristic, exclusive to HIP, is likely to resonate with environmentally conscious individuals. Click to find out more.
Time Costs
Money
Weekly hire charges and wages can prove expensive. With HIP every element is designed, costed and scheduled. This means costly delays are no longer an issue.
Couple this to speed of build, a HIP.Build home is complete in a fraction of the time and without complication and stress caused by delays.
Construction
Costs
HIP.Build properties are surprising cost effective to construct. Even more so when the quality they provide is also factored into the thought process.
Running
Costs
HIP.Build homes offer long-term savings on energy and maintenance, along with increased durability and potential for higher resale value, make HIP properties cost-effective investments.
Lifespan of a HIP
Structure
HIP.Build homes have superior structural strength to ensure clients homes have the longevity that is not provided by many current building practices..
First Fix
Preparation
No more chasing out for the electrician or plumber.
Every socket and switch has trunking pre-installed when the panels are made, making installation almost 'plug and play'.
Modern or traditional?
While HIP might be seen as a 'Modern Method of Construction' it retains familiar characteristics for those accustomed to traditional techniques... albeit on a larger format!
Thermal
Performance
Our standard approach is to provide a structure that is passive house compliant, however we have a unique ability to increase or decrease the insulation thickness or type to suit the project requirements.
Acoustic
Performance
The substantial mass and insulation properties of HIP helps to effectively manage airborne and impact noise to meet the specific requirements of any property, be it a detached dwelling or one sharing a party wall.
Air Pressure
Testing
With large format panels there are minimal joints, and with our detailing for joints, windows and penetrations, our properties achieve 'Passive House' airtightness results.
Moisture and Infestation
A HIP Property has no components that rot rust or corrode., so with a fully sealed system with concrete at the heart means infestation and damp is a thing of the past.
Environmental
Impact
A HIP.Build home is made with carefully selected components, each of which has an environmental performance standard to ensure both the natural and local environment is protected.
Materials and
Waste
The HIP.Build operation has no site waste, and recycles 100% of the factory waste back into new products..
There are also no storage and handling costs through damage of the vast array of components scattered around a building site, as required with other build methods.
Neighbourhood
Impact
A HIP.Build home is built in a fraction of the time of other methods, and requires less people, equipment and site machinery, which means the impact to the immediate and local neighbourhood is reduced both in time and disturbance.
Associated
Components
All of our homes are accompanied by carefully selected components that are proven and suited to a HIP.Build home, whether that is foundations, floors, roofs, or partners for all structural and operational components that go into a build.
Passive-House
Standard
A HIP.Build home can be designed to comply for even the most rigorous of specs, including that required to attain Passive-House certification.
Design and Build
Packages
We do all the design with or without your architect, to full shell, full turn key can be provided with our build partners.
Project
Management
We can take care of all everything so that you can relax in the knowledge that everything is sorted.
Funding the Build Cost
We work with partners that understand our build system and adopt a unique approach of releasing funds at the beginning of each phase so that the schedule can progress smoothly.
Site
Insurance
Through our insurance partners we can arrange all site and ongoing insurance for all of our projects.
Building Control
and Warranty
We work with specific providers that understand our system who appreciate the repetition of their assessment. This ensures a smooth transition from concept to completion.
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