Anyone building a house is faced with the decision of whether the house should have a basement or just a floor slab. Even though a house with a basement is more cost-intensive than a house without a basement, builders should consider other aspects. Above all on small properties a basement offers additional living space, which cannot be built afterwards. Likewise, a basement provides a stable and load-bearing foundation for properties where the topmost layers of soil are not strongly load-bearing.
To distinguish between two types of basements. Builders can choose between a prefabricated cellar and a masonry cellar. While in the masonry version, for example, bricks are stacked on top of each other and poured with concrete, the production of a prefabricated cellar takes place in the factory beforehand. The prefabricated basement is precisely measured and manufactured according to the space intended for it, as well as the dimensions of the prefabricated house. In the case of a masonry basement, inaccuracies may occur during the construction phase, which could subsequently be a reason for construction defects. A prefabricated basement can also be made of concrete in the factory and then used on the construction site.
Builders should also take a closer look when it comes to costs. In principle, a prefabricated basement is more expensive than a masonry basement. However, it should be noted that the final price of the prefabricated cellar already includes services that are added to the brick version. This includes, for example, the preparation of structural or working plans. In addition, subsidies for energy-efficient new buildings can also be applied for a prefabricated house with a prefabricated cellar. In addition to the precise completion and short construction time, a prefabricated cellar is characterized by low planning costs and its high energy efficiency.
Source: hausbauhelden.de
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