Every TUFF+ building kit requires a solid foundation.   

TUFF+ BASE FRP foundations are an option available to be shipped with the kit. They are faster to install and less expensive than slab or piles, but the authorizing engineer must determine what is the foundation that will meet hurricane Cat 3 standard, so that the house is not blown away from the foundation.

TUFF+ pile foundations are made from prestressed concrete piles and reinforced concrete slab foundations are poured on site. Both concreate are too heavy to ship, and require pile driving equipment.

You can choose the type of foundation you want ot
The details are explained under How We Build / Solid Foundations

The kit will contain FRP I-beam floor joists to engineering specifications and topped with a solid 3/4″ (18mm) subfloor which is made from completely waterproof TUFF+ solid panels.

All kit walls are made from interlocked panels which are screwed together for a strong insulated surface.

Kit wall panels are 3/4″ (18mm) thick and there are two layers interlocked so that the standard wall frame is 1.5″ (36mm) thick.

Inside the wall panels are TUFF+ AAC block lightweight 4″ walls which extend from the floor to the roofing beams.

All kit internal walls are made from TUFF+ AAC.

Inside the external wall panels are TUFF+ 4″ AAC blocks from the floor to the roofing beams. These are what the internal walls are attached to. Internal walls can be painted without plastering.

Internal walls are constructed to plan and painted with white primer.

Individual coverings, specific colors or choice of paints, wallpapers etc is negotiated with the builder and is NOT included in the kit price.

Exterior, water and UV proof aluminum composite panels (ACP) or WPC planks, or colored steel facing are choices on all walls except as noted below for some shed and garage kits.

example of ACP exterior cladding

Some examples of the huge range of styles and colors:

NOTE on specific TUFF+ kits (The garage and shed kits), some walls may NOT be specified as ACP.

There is an additional cost to extend all external walls to have ACP on each surface. 

This change MUST be done at the time of ordering the kit.

All kit walls include the windows and doors in the plan.

TUFF+ standard roofing is engineer specified FRP I-beams bolted to the walls.

Over the beams solid TPAN18S 8×4′ panels are screwed as a solid, strong base.

On top of the panels are polycarbonate roofing sheets the length of the beam. This ensures 100% rain proofing, UV protected, which is long life with no rust.

Standard 110V electrical outlets are included as per plan.
We provide 12V supply for lighting (which matches future SOLAR outlets and has lower monthly costs)

Electrical fittings are only basic fittings, and in many cases may require owner upgrades at their own cost.

TUFF+ home kits are supplied with Group I equipment including a kitchen cabinet with sink and an island with an induction cooktop!

Also the washroom is provided with a prefabricated shower cabinet, WC toilet unit, and a separate wash basin.

If you want to upgrade any of these units that will require a quote revision from the TUFF+ Certified Builder.

3D view of planned washroom

example washroom

example base kitchen

BEH encourages the use of clean energy and can advise packages for Solar panels and batteries.

SOLAR panels, and integrated low cost AC systems can be added to any of the standard TUFF+ kit buildings.

Plumbing is included as per plan.
This is using PVC piping and provides venting.

Kitchen sink and PVC faucets, WC toilet, washbasin and shower are included as basic.

Where kits are to be constructed where there is no council sewage services  (e.g. off grid locations) the cost of a septic tank, and the associated cost of a leach field/soakaway as per building requirements are NOT included as standard.

TUFF+ kits may be constructed where there is no council water supply  (e.g. off grid locations) , however the cost of digging the well, and the associated cost of submersible pump, pressure tanks, filters etc are NOT included as standard.

Any drainage systems such as culverts and pipes are NOT included as standard.

Non-standard or upgraded faucets, basins or showers are available but costed as extra.

An allowance for items to be upgraded can be provided.

Where there is work to fill, compact and prepare a parcel prior to building, or to prepare a garden area and plant plants these are NOT included as standard.

Building insurance, House insurance and content insurance is NOT included as part of a kit.

Appliances are NOT included as part of a TUFF+ kit.

That includes refrigerators, ovens, BBQ, portable Air conditioners etc

Furniture, lounges chairs etc are also not included though they may show in 3D models to indicate size and location.