ᐅ Is a reinforced concrete slab without a service void feasible?
Created on: 5 May 2019 10:47
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Erwin_M
Hello friends of homebuilding,
I am new to this forum and have just spent a few hours reading various threads here. My wife and I live in Berlin and are currently planning the construction of a small house (80m2 (860 sq ft) of living space) in Brandenburg. We already own the plot, the architect is working on the plans, and the structural engineer will be involved soon... We are optimistic!
The house should be built as economically as possible and will basically be used only as a second home. We prefer a timber frame construction. I have two questions about this:
— Is it possible to build a timber frame house without an INSTALLATION LEVEL? Does this necessarily mean that all electrical outlets have to be surface-mounted? The cables running inside would then penetrate the vapor barrier, right? And every time we hang a picture or fix something on the wall, the screws or anchors would inevitably pierce the vapor barrier? From a cost perspective, omitting the installation level seems sensible at first, but is this just a short-term view that could lead to damage faster than we expect?
— What does it mean for the VENTILATION if, as mentioned, we only live in the house part-time? If we are sometimes away for weeks and cannot ventilate the house, would a controlled mechanical ventilation system be advisable or even necessary? Or is there another way to handle this?
I look forward to your feedback and tips (and please be patient as I enthusiastically familiarize myself with these many complex topics related to homebuilding).
Best regards from Berlin,
Erwin
I am new to this forum and have just spent a few hours reading various threads here. My wife and I live in Berlin and are currently planning the construction of a small house (80m2 (860 sq ft) of living space) in Brandenburg. We already own the plot, the architect is working on the plans, and the structural engineer will be involved soon... We are optimistic!
The house should be built as economically as possible and will basically be used only as a second home. We prefer a timber frame construction. I have two questions about this:
— Is it possible to build a timber frame house without an INSTALLATION LEVEL? Does this necessarily mean that all electrical outlets have to be surface-mounted? The cables running inside would then penetrate the vapor barrier, right? And every time we hang a picture or fix something on the wall, the screws or anchors would inevitably pierce the vapor barrier? From a cost perspective, omitting the installation level seems sensible at first, but is this just a short-term view that could lead to damage faster than we expect?
— What does it mean for the VENTILATION if, as mentioned, we only live in the house part-time? If we are sometimes away for weeks and cannot ventilate the house, would a controlled mechanical ventilation system be advisable or even necessary? Or is there another way to handle this?
I look forward to your feedback and tips (and please be patient as I enthusiastically familiarize myself with these many complex topics related to homebuilding).
Best regards from Berlin,
Erwin
boxandroof schrieb:
Gas heating alone is no longer allowed under the energy saving ordinance...
Please do a quick internet search, I don’t want to advertise here.
If the building envelope is not airtight, you don’t need mechanical ventilation..Found it and everything is clear, thanks for the explanation!H
hampshire5 May 2019 21:49The installation layer is not a significant cost factor. In the chalet scene, especially in the Netherlands, there are livable log cabin models available at very competitive prices. You might want to research there.
hampshire schrieb:
The installation phase is not a major cost factor.Thank you, @hampshire!