ᐅ Is it possible to partially cellar a residential house?

Created on: 8 Jan 2011 14:15
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ansgarm74
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ansgarm74
8 Jan 2011 14:15
Hello,
is it structurally possible to build a modern new house with a partial basement? Or will the part of the house without a basement settle more than the part with a basement? If so, is this more cost-effective than a full basement?
We are building a house using timber frame construction.

Regards,
A. Müller-Wissmann
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6Richtige
8 Jan 2011 15:54
Hello Ansgar,

to prevent the ground slab from settling unevenly, work must be done especially carefully and meticulously, which makes construction more expensive.
A half-basement will therefore only be 10 to 15% cheaper than a full basement.
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Bauexperte
9 Jan 2011 15:53
Hello,
ansgarm74 schrieb:
Is it possible from a structural engineering perspective to build a new house today with a partial basement?

What is the reasoning behind choosing a partial basement? In our experience, it is almost always more cost-effective to create a single-story solution, for example, a larger utility room or a garage measuring 3 x 9 meters (10 x 30 feet) with an integrated storage area.

Kind regards