ᐅ Is it possible to build a foundation for a single-family house without concrete and earthworks?
Created on: 28 Dec 2017 00:06
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hanna-salbei
Dear Home Builders,
We are planning to build a small single-family house and, if possible, want to avoid earthworks and a cast concrete slab. The house is designed so that it can potentially be dismantled and relocated. Is there a way to build directly on the ground without doing earthworks— for example, instead of replacing a soil layer with frost protection material, simply compacting foam glass gravel to create a level surface, placing concrete slabs under the exterior walls, or something similar? In my research so far, I have not found any solutions without a cast concrete slab.
The soil is quite sandy with groundwater at a depth of 3 meters (10 feet).
Built-up area is 5 by 10 meters (16 by 33 feet).
No basement; the ground floor has constructed beams (KVH, nail plates, glass wool insulation WLG035) 50 centimeters (20 inches) high, spaced at 62.5 centimeters (25 inches) on center.
Greetings from Berlin
We are planning to build a small single-family house and, if possible, want to avoid earthworks and a cast concrete slab. The house is designed so that it can potentially be dismantled and relocated. Is there a way to build directly on the ground without doing earthworks— for example, instead of replacing a soil layer with frost protection material, simply compacting foam glass gravel to create a level surface, placing concrete slabs under the exterior walls, or something similar? In my research so far, I have not found any solutions without a cast concrete slab.
The soil is quite sandy with groundwater at a depth of 3 meters (10 feet).
Built-up area is 5 by 10 meters (16 by 33 feet).
No basement; the ground floor has constructed beams (KVH, nail plates, glass wool insulation WLG035) 50 centimeters (20 inches) high, spaced at 62.5 centimeters (25 inches) on center.
Greetings from Berlin
H
HilfeHilfe28 Dec 2017 09:42A caravan would be the easiest option
The tire foundations should be suitable for permafrost conditions. Building directly on the ground causes houses to settle.
Considering the building regulations in Germany, such construction would likely not be approved.
From an ecological standpoint, it is better to use an existing property, and if something is damaged, it should be replaced with non-toxic building materials from local production.
Considering the building regulations in Germany, such construction would likely not be approved.
From an ecological standpoint, it is better to use an existing property, and if something is damaged, it should be replaced with non-toxic building materials from local production.
