Wykamol launches Quickbase foundation system at Interbuild
New QuickBase foundation system for conservatories and lightweight structures is to be launched at this year's Interbuild exhibition. The original prototype version won Best Exterior Product at last years Interbuild exhibition The system is designed by Shire Consulting, manufactured and distributed by QuickBase Foundation Systems, part of the Wykamol Group window.google_render_ad(); This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 14 Oct 2008 at 8.00am (UK) Related stories Wykamol Group launch new remedial wall tie systemThe revolutionary CD Tie System tackles the ongoing safety concerns regarding practices that require the user of heavy drilling equipment to operate and control the drill with only one hand. Wykamol Group launch Geotex membraneGeotex triple-layer membrane system is ideal for newbuild basement waterproofing. The new system promises to solve a series of problems that have plagued the conservatory industry for many years. For example, bad weather often means that the delays associated with laying a conventional base reduces the number of conservatories a company can undertake and, as a result, adversely impacts on cash flow by having large amounts of labour and materials stood idle as work in progress. QuickBase foundations can be built in one day, rather than the 3 to 4 days (weather permitting) required for digging out deep foundations. Further reading Wykamol Group launch Powerflush and AquaFlush Powerflush is a fully automatic macerator and AquaFlush is a fully automatic grey water pumping system. Interbuild triumph for QuickBase FoundationsQuickBase Foundations, a revolutionary new foundation system for conservatories and lightweight structures has been hailed as 'Best Exterior Product' at Interbuild 2007. New foundation shortlisted for Interbuild awardQuickbase Foundations, revolutionary new foundation system for conservatories and lightweight structures, has been shortlisted as 'Best Exterior Product' at Interbuild 2007 at the NEC, Birmingham. QuickBase is the first modular pile base system to be considered insurable by a UK based underwriter. Designed and manufactured by Shire Structures, part of the Wykamol Group. The new system promises the highest quality construction with significant environmental and technical benefits, as well as major cost and time savings on traditional methods. In operation the system comprises Shire's helical screw piles, on which sit lightweight, partly-recycled plastic beams connected via a series of push-fit joints to form a frame. The frame carries the load of the building through the piles to suitable bearing strata, uniquely removing the need for mass concrete foundations. QuickBase can be fitted with a lightweight, pre-manufactured, damp proof floor slab onto which the inner wall of the conservatory is built. Other types of modular buildings could also be fitted onto the frame. As the system is based on proven piling technology, it now means that any conservatory company can simply contact QuickBase with their conservatory design to receive a quotation and should the project proceed QuickBase will arrange for the base to be laid within 24 hours, ready for the brickwork to begin. For larger companies with their own construction teams, training on how to install the base can be arranged; allowing them to carry out the complete project. The QuickBase system is suitable for new build or retro fit properties. Commented Jonathan Thomas, director in charge of QuickBase: "QuickBase tackles building control irregularities in conservatory design head-on. For the first time there is a base system designed to provide a trouble free, highly stable solution for today's more demanding conservatory market. The system will meet the requirements of any changes in building regulations in the foreseeable future." Clean and quick construction will make the system attractive to homeowners as well as installers. Minimising site excavation work, it also avoids inconvenient mess and spoil. Only topsoil needs to be removed with QuickBase, making the new product ideal for houses with limited access. The current preoccupation with environmental impact is another benefit of the QuickBase system. Being almost entirely made from recycled materials, the product saves vast amounts of waste that would otherwise be going into landfill sites. QuickBase is the only solution that can be installed by any builder, provides guaranteed, high quality, non-corrosive foundations, gives complete peace of mind to the homeowner and commercial benefits to the installer.".