Hello, as a beginner I’m reaching out to get some advice. We are planning to build ourselves soon or buy a shell house. With so many providers available, it’s hard to keep track. I definitely want a solid (masonry) construction. My problem: which type of block to choose? So far, the ones that stood out most positively to me are Ytong and wood chip formwork blocks that are filled with concrete, like with B&S Bau. Others swear by bricks. My questions for you:
1) Is there a good compromise between effective insulation, good soundproofing, and ease of installation?
2) Are there any issues with plastering, meaning extra work involved?
3) What do you think about filling the blocks with concrete?
4) Your favorite type of block? Why?
Discussions with both companies will take place soon, so maybe I’ll know more then or be able to ask the right questions from you.
Thanks for your help!!!
1) Is there a good compromise between effective insulation, good soundproofing, and ease of installation?
2) Are there any issues with plastering, meaning extra work involved?
3) What do you think about filling the blocks with concrete?
4) Your favorite type of block? Why?
Discussions with both companies will take place soon, so maybe I’ll know more then or be able to ask the right questions from you.
Thanks for your help!!!
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Unregistriert14 Jan 2008 18:33Sorry, Nameless, but the sentence about Ytong:
"These are the houses I can break into with a chainsaw. Simply no compressive strength and hardly any sound insulation."
is completely unfounded and, as Bauhexe says, just nonsense. I live in one of these houses and can say that the sound insulation is excellent; we hear nothing inside, neither cars nor lawnmowers or anything else...
"These are the houses I can break into with a chainsaw. Simply no compressive strength and hardly any sound insulation."
is completely unfounded and, as Bauhexe says, just nonsense. I live in one of these houses and can say that the sound insulation is excellent; we hear nothing inside, neither cars nor lawnmowers or anything else...
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