ᐅ Unheated and Uninsulated Basement

Created on: 12 Jun 2021 13:39
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Hendrik1980
Dear forum,

We are currently planning our single-family house with an uninsulated basement without heating, due to cost reasons. The basement will be used solely for storage and is completely underground. The house is intended to meet the KFW 55 standard.

Is the omission of insulation problematic, or will it affect the ground floor?
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hampshire
13 Jun 2021 00:00
Underground usable space is cost-effective even when unheated. When it comes to costs, a basement-free alternative may be advantageous—if it can be approved by the building permit/planning permission authorities.