If builders want to construct a house without a basement, a so-called load-bearing floor slab is used. It serves as a foundation and creates a transition between the ground and the rest of the building. The load-bearing floor slab also fulfills various functions: For example, it distributes the weight of the house evenly over the ground and protects against moisture. It also helps to prevent cracks in the building. The portal "baumentor.de" points this out.
If a basement is planned, non-load-bearing variants are used. In contrast to load-bearing floor slabs, these have no static function, but are only intended to separate the house from the ground. There are also various designs, such as foundation slabs, floating floor slabs and point foundations. Foundation slabs always have a load-bearing function and can also be used for conservatories, pavilions or terraces in addition to residential buildings. Thermal floor slabs with additional thermal insulation are used for energy-efficient buildings. Floating floor slabs are used for residential and commercial buildings. Point foundations are suitable for buildings where a high weight occurs at isolated points.
A load-bearing floor slab offers many advantages compared to a basement, including a quick construction time and cost efficiency compared to a basement. It also enables efficient thermal insulation and accessibility. However, according to the "baumento.de" portal, the decision as to whether to build a house with a load-bearing floor slab or a house with a non-load-bearing basement floor slab and cellar depends on individual needs. For households that require additional usable space, a basement offers more options.
Source and further information: baumentor.de
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