ᐅ Building with Concrete vs. the 2016 Energy Saving Regulations
Created on: 14 Mar 2017 10:42
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Hello everyone!
My issue is basically in the topic title...
We are currently planning a house on a slope with our architect and just received the first draft yesterday, which we really liked.
We had previously discussed that we would like to build with concrete – he wasn’t opposed to it.
Yesterday, we came back to this topic and he mentioned that the energy saving regulations here will be problematic.
He said that Liapor (expanded clay) will not be sufficient at 50cm (20 inches) thickness. Alternatives mentioned were sandwich panels or reinforced concrete with external polystyrene insulation.
Regarding polystyrene on the outside, the thing is that we actually wanted exposed concrete both outside and inside.
I am now looking for input or suggestions on how this could be done within a financially reasonable framework. Any experience, etc. The costs for the whole thing should be comparable to a "normal" quality brick with necessary work like painting, etc.
So, no exorbitant costs just to have concrete... I think it’s clear what I mean.
Do you possibly have any ideas? Maybe also pictures of alternatives and in general m
My issue is basically in the topic title...
We are currently planning a house on a slope with our architect and just received the first draft yesterday, which we really liked.
We had previously discussed that we would like to build with concrete – he wasn’t opposed to it.
Yesterday, we came back to this topic and he mentioned that the energy saving regulations here will be problematic.
He said that Liapor (expanded clay) will not be sufficient at 50cm (20 inches) thickness. Alternatives mentioned were sandwich panels or reinforced concrete with external polystyrene insulation.
Regarding polystyrene on the outside, the thing is that we actually wanted exposed concrete both outside and inside.
I am now looking for input or suggestions on how this could be done within a financially reasonable framework. Any experience, etc. The costs for the whole thing should be comparable to a "normal" quality brick with necessary work like painting, etc.
So, no exorbitant costs just to have concrete... I think it’s clear what I mean.
Do you possibly have any ideas? Maybe also pictures of alternatives and in general m
If I were to build again, I would choose a monolithic construction without external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS). It simply has too many disadvantages.
Just because something is trendy right now, I wouldn’t overvalue exposed concrete and prioritize appearance over sensible construction methods. In 5 to 10 years, not only will the facade be repainted and treated to remove mold, but the interior walls will also be renewed. Maybe you could consider exposed concrete on an interior wall or ceiling? Or perhaps exposed plaster?
Best regards, Yvonne
Just because something is trendy right now, I wouldn’t overvalue exposed concrete and prioritize appearance over sensible construction methods. In 5 to 10 years, not only will the facade be repainted and treated to remove mold, but the interior walls will also be renewed. Maybe you could consider exposed concrete on an interior wall or ceiling? Or perhaps exposed plaster?
Best regards, Yvonne
Since I wasn’t making much progress here, I have now uploaded pictures of the project – you can find them at
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/WDVS-mit-betonbau-oder-what-else-loesungen-gesucht-sichtbeton.24121/
@ypg I agree with you that a monolithic solution would be ideal, but maybe there are alternative exterior panel options that are better than EPS or similar materials.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/WDVS-mit-betonbau-oder-what-else-loesungen-gesucht-sichtbeton.24121/
@ypg I agree with you that a monolithic solution would be ideal, but maybe there are alternative exterior panel options that are better than EPS or similar materials.
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