Glatthaar Keller UK are pleased to announce their UK-specific basement solution

The EcoSafe Basement system has been designed to optimise available space and integrates retaining piles with precast concrete sections to provide Type B (structurally integral) and Type C (drained) protection. By simplifying the construction process, the EcoSafe Basement solution is 15-20% cheaper than a combined pile and separate basement project. This system can be combined with standard twin walls and single walls, which is advantageous if, for example, piling is only required in two areas.

The piling company or our partner, RM Construction, will install and complete the piling and excavation for the basement. Glatthaar then places the backfill sheet and the 120mm of insulation in front of the piles and installs the Foundation Slab. For the area of the basement where piles are not required, we install our standard Twin Walls solution.

The single precast wall is erected according to the customer’s requirements normally with a 280-320mm gap between the insulation and the wall panel, which is filled with in-situ concrete. Internal walls and roof panels are installed as happens with all our basements. Glatthaar Keller will install the Type B tanking in line with the single precast wall panel and we will also install the Type C tanking (internal) once the concrete is poured and dry.

EcoSafe Basements are designed to optimise the available space. The basement can be installed directly in front of the piles without additional working space, eliminating the need for additional excavation and backfilling after the basement is installed.

EcoSafe Basements provide additional basement space and can be used for many functions as part of a house build or commercial project.