ᐅ Which Building Materials Are Suitable for a Lakeside House
Created on: 22 Jul 2023 07:57
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Heidemeyer
We are planning to build a detached house near a lake. Although the flood risk is low, I am wondering which building material (wood or solid/masonry construction) is best suited and most resistant in case of flooding. I have received different opinions from various suppliers and am quite uncertain. I hope to get a neutral assessment here. Thank you!
HausiKlausi22 Jul 2023 21:54From my perspective, the flood risk from rivers is several times higher than from lakes. However, what would concern me is water coming from below. After all, you are likely to have significantly higher groundwater and/or subsoil water levels here. I have seen foundation areas in such regions that were noticeably affected by persistent moisture, especially on the sides of the house that are usually shaded.
Sunshine387 schrieb:
Wood is best, as it can float well in case of flooding.I’m not sure why proximity to a lake would indicate a flood risk. It’s usually flowing water bodies that are fed by a spring. Elevation probably tells us more?! First, have a soil investigation done to determine how saturated the ground is.
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WilderSueden23 Jul 2023 09:24What kind of lake are we talking about here? A small swimming pond or something like Lake Constance? Generally, the larger the body of water, the slower the water level rises and the longer it stays high. Additionally, extreme events tend to be closer to the normal range. Lake Constance has a fluctuation of a few meters. A mountain stream, on the other hand, can rise from 20cm (8 inches) to 10m (33 feet).
@Malunga is building in a flood zone
@Malunga is building in a flood zone