Hello dear forum members!
Last year, we had the opportunity to build a house in Berlin, and now we want to work on the exterior landscaping. First, we want to complete the splash guard / eaves edge around the house. Due to the high costs for landscaping and civil engineering contractors, we have decided to try the project ourselves initially.
We have already thoroughly researched the type of eaves edge, know how wide it needs to be, how to build the different layers, and which edging stones we want.
What is still unclear to us is the question of the preparatory work on the base of the building. According to my research, the base (plinth) should be coated with bitumen. The question is, how far “down” should it be coated? I did a test excavation and found that the pink insulation extends about 75cm (30 inches) into the ground. Does the entire part need to be coated?
I will upload some photos to help make it clearer.
Best regards and many thanks in advance for your help!
Last year, we had the opportunity to build a house in Berlin, and now we want to work on the exterior landscaping. First, we want to complete the splash guard / eaves edge around the house. Due to the high costs for landscaping and civil engineering contractors, we have decided to try the project ourselves initially.
We have already thoroughly researched the type of eaves edge, know how wide it needs to be, how to build the different layers, and which edging stones we want.
What is still unclear to us is the question of the preparatory work on the base of the building. According to my research, the base (plinth) should be coated with bitumen. The question is, how far “down” should it be coated? I did a test excavation and found that the pink insulation extends about 75cm (30 inches) into the ground. Does the entire part need to be coated?
I will upload some photos to help make it clearer.
Best regards and many thanks in advance for your help!
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nordanney29 May 2024 22:15MachsSelbst schrieb:
Well, if 5cm (2 inches) of bitumen coating at the bottom is enough for you. If you had read carefully, you would know that there is no longer any bitumen coating planned...