After several years of searching, we have finally found our dream plot. The problem is that it is located just behind a levee on the Danube River (disregarding the old buildings on it, but that’s another story :p). From the start, we ruled out building a basement because the groundwater is also not far below.
However, if we still decide to go ahead with it, how can the house be best protected against groundwater and flooding, in case the levee fails? Although it has never happened in its 30 years of existence, you never know.
How is a ground floor and slab-on-grade (concrete slab) constructed in such conditions? Are there windows or doors that are more resistant to water than standard ones? We are planning to have the heating and electrical systems on the first floor. Which type of heating system is especially suitable for that? I would appreciate lots of tips and tricks 😀
However, if we still decide to go ahead with it, how can the house be best protected against groundwater and flooding, in case the levee fails? Although it has never happened in its 30 years of existence, you never know.
How is a ground floor and slab-on-grade (concrete slab) constructed in such conditions? Are there windows or doors that are more resistant to water than standard ones? We are planning to have the heating and electrical systems on the first floor. Which type of heating system is especially suitable for that? I would appreciate lots of tips and tricks 😀
Shism schrieb:
Pile dwelling
🙄I think that looks a bit extreme next to the village church... and I also doubt that the building authority would approve it. But you might want to keep it in mind just in case 🙂
Musketier schrieb:
How many floors are allowed?
Maybe plan only garage(s)/cellar substitute rooms on the ground floor and put the living space starting from the upper floor?There is no prescribed development plan. The city told me to follow the neighbouring buildings. And they all have ground floor + upper floor, nothing more.
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Ingo Kommen25 Jul 2013 18:23I would make sure to build the ground floor above the levee, so no water can get inside. :-)
Just kidding, had to say that.
A house located right behind a levee will probably cost more than a regular house that isn’t behind a levee and therefore isn’t exposed to flooding. On the other hand, the land for the house without the levee is likely more expensive. In the end, when you look at the total construction costs, both houses cost almost the same.
----> So???
I’m buying a more expensive plot of land and I’m not exposed to flooding, so I don’t have to worry about the levee breaking and all the potential consequences.
Just kidding, had to say that.
A house located right behind a levee will probably cost more than a regular house that isn’t behind a levee and therefore isn’t exposed to flooding. On the other hand, the land for the house without the levee is likely more expensive. In the end, when you look at the total construction costs, both houses cost almost the same.
----> So???
I’m buying a more expensive plot of land and I’m not exposed to flooding, so I don’t have to worry about the levee breaking and all the potential consequences.
To clarify once more: I am not looking for a discussion about WHETHER we will buy the plot, but rather, IF we do buy it, what we should or must consider during the house construction process.
I would also appreciate reasonable answers. After all, we are taking the house building seriously....
I would also appreciate reasonable answers. After all, we are taking the house building seriously....
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Bauexperte26 Jul 2013 10:09Hello,
Like many, you dream of building your own home and want to save significantly in a crucial area just because it’s trendy nowadays to expect everything for free 😕 What if one of the suggestions given here actually leads you into trouble? Who is liable when everyone comments under a nickname?
Take your questions to a certified building expert in your region and clarify the flood protection options with them. Since they will provide this advice in writing, you will also have recourse in the worst-case scenario! Of course, this consultation costs money; the expert’s profit and loss statement will not be filled with air and love.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Perios schrieb:You really are something else 😕
And I would ask for reasonable answers. After all, we take building a house seriously....
Perios schrieb:This forum is here to support all construction projects, thriving on homeowner experiences, but it does not replace external, personal advice in difficult cases like yours!
After years of searching, we have now found our dream plot. The problem is that it is located right behind a dike on the Danube (setting aside the old buildings on it, but that’s another story :p). We have ruled out a basement from the start, since the groundwater is not far below.
But if we still decide to go for it, how can we best protect the house against groundwater and flooding in case the dike fails? It has never happened in the 30 years since it was built, but you never know.
How is a ground floor and foundation slab best constructed? Are there windows or doors that are more water-resistant than standard ones? We are planning to put the heating and electrical installations on the first floor. Which type of heating is especially suitable for that? I would appreciate many tips and tricks 😀
Like many, you dream of building your own home and want to save significantly in a crucial area just because it’s trendy nowadays to expect everything for free 😕 What if one of the suggestions given here actually leads you into trouble? Who is liable when everyone comments under a nickname?
Take your questions to a certified building expert in your region and clarify the flood protection options with them. Since they will provide this advice in writing, you will also have recourse in the worst-case scenario! Of course, this consultation costs money; the expert’s profit and loss statement will not be filled with air and love.
Best regards, Bauexperte
...the expert’s income and expenses don’t get covered by just air and love @Bauexperte.. well, I often record such items in the accounting :p
Perios, I think the only sensible advice is what Bauexperte already mentioned: find a local specialist. They know the conditions, the surroundings, and can give you precise suggestions on what makes sense… and whether it’s really worth buying your dream plot. We’ve also looked at properties where a professional clearly advised against it... You won’t find a solution for this specific case on the internet.
Perios, I think the only sensible advice is what Bauexperte already mentioned: find a local specialist. They know the conditions, the surroundings, and can give you precise suggestions on what makes sense… and whether it’s really worth buying your dream plot. We’ve also looked at properties where a professional clearly advised against it... You won’t find a solution for this specific case on the internet.
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Bauexperte26 Jul 2013 11:41Hello Naddl,
Then please tell me the accounting processes 😉
Regards, Bauexperte from a trained accounts receivable/accounts payable bookkeeper
Naddl schrieb:😀
...the expert’s profit and loss statement doesn’t fill up with air and love @Bauexperte.. well, I occasionally record such items in accounting :p
Then please tell me the accounting processes 😉
Regards, Bauexperte from a trained accounts receivable/accounts payable bookkeeper
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