Hello everyone
We keep having disagreements about this topic.
How did you build your house? With or without a basement?
On one hand, I think: More space just means more room to store more stuff.
I have also considered compensating for the space by having a large double garage.
An attic would "also" be available then.
Hmm.....
I would appreciate your experiences.
I’ve also heard that not having a basement can be problematic because of moisture?
And cold from below?
We keep having disagreements about this topic.
How did you build your house? With or without a basement?
On one hand, I think: More space just means more room to store more stuff.
I have also considered compensating for the space by having a large double garage.
An attic would "also" be available then.
Hmm.....
I would appreciate your experiences.
I’ve also heard that not having a basement can be problematic because of moisture?
And cold from below?
In our development area in Saxony, out of nearly 50 newly built houses, only 3 have basements. All the others are built on slab foundations.
One homeowner added an earth cellar on their property. This might be a more affordable option than a full basement, of course only suitable if the plot size allows.
One homeowner added an earth cellar on their property. This might be a more affordable option than a full basement, of course only suitable if the plot size allows.
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willWohnen2 Feb 2015 13:52There are certainly also reliable waterproof concrete structures (“white tubs”). Building a white tub is, depending on the situation, the right choice for many. I just want to share the following thoughts:
As a client, I rely heavily on very skilled contractors and workmanship. For me, making this choice involves a risk. The contractor who had problems with white tubs in our area has been established here for decades and has an excellent reputation; he is not a low-cost provider. What I also find problematic is that many contractors and service providers are good at marketing themselves and presenting their preferred methods as completely unproblematic and easily achievable, projecting unwavering confidence. There is nothing wrong with good salesmanship, but for me, it does not really indicate what I will actually get for my money in the end.
For this reason, I feel more comfortable with our decision not to include a basement.
As a client, I rely heavily on very skilled contractors and workmanship. For me, making this choice involves a risk. The contractor who had problems with white tubs in our area has been established here for decades and has an excellent reputation; he is not a low-cost provider. What I also find problematic is that many contractors and service providers are good at marketing themselves and presenting their preferred methods as completely unproblematic and easily achievable, projecting unwavering confidence. There is nothing wrong with good salesmanship, but for me, it does not really indicate what I will actually get for my money in the end.
For this reason, I feel more comfortable with our decision not to include a basement.
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