Why choose Strata for your extension?
There are many reasons why hup! offers a better way to build a house extension. Forget the stories of lengthy builds, mess and disruption to your home, or costs spiralling beyond expectations.
With the hup! building system, these common frustrations are significantly reduced, giving you a faster, cleaner and more predictable way to extend your home. Its highly insulated design also makes hup! an energy efficient building system, helping to create a comfortable new living space with strong long-term performance.
Find out more about the benefits of choosing hup! for your home extension.
Patented hup! walls built for performance
This innovative construction system combines the strength and precision of steel framing with the thermal performance and versatility of timber technology, making hup! a highly energy efficient building system for homeowners across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding Staffordshire area.
With U-values as low as 0.12–0.17, the hup! building system delivers excellent insulation and thermal performance that significantly exceeds current Building Regulations.
For homeowners considering a house extension in Stoke-on-Trent, this means strong energy efficiency combined with the flexibility to create a modern living space designed around the style and needs of your home.
Super strong i-beam structure
The hup! wall panels are designed to be 68% stronger than a traditional brick wall. Once connected, the panels work together to create a robust I-beam structure throughout your extension, providing strength and stability across the complete hup! building system.
Rapid connection details
hup!’s precision-engineered components and patented wall-to-roof connections ensure an accurate fit every time, helping to eliminate cold spots and optimise thermal performance.
Thanks to its innovative clip-fit construction method, a hup! extension can be assembled up to five times faster than a traditional build, reducing installation time while maintaining exceptional quality and performance.
A measurably higher standard of thermal performance
For homeowners across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding Staffordshire area, the hup! building system offers a faster, cleaner on-site build using precision-engineered components manufactured under controlled factory conditions.
Its highly insulated core achieves U-values well below current Building Regulation requirements, helping to create an energy efficient building system that delivers strong thermal performance beyond standard compliance.
A lifespan backed by independent certification
The patented Ultrapanel system has been awarded a minimum 60-year life expectancy by the British Board of Agrément (BBA). This independently verified assessment is based on rigorous testing and evaluation, giving homeowners confidence in the long-term performance and durability of the hup! system.
Tried and tested by UK housebuilders in Stoke-on-Trent
The Ultrapanel technology behind the hup! building system has been adopted by leading UK housebuilders for use in new home construction.
Building materials used in new homes are subject to approval by the NHBC, which provides insurance for new homes. The hup! technology has therefore undergone thorough assessment and accreditation by both the BBA and NHBC, providing further confidence in its performance and quality.
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