Bauhaus concrete villa with core insulation - experiences

Thus, we have no concerns here regarding building biology.

That is indeed the most important thing.

As planned, today the second and final layer of cast asphalt was started.

In the picture, you can also see the excess screed. The asphalt was still at 100°C at that time. In the lower right, you can see that there is sometimes trash lying around on our construction site as well. I am still standing on the first layer from yesterday.

Of course, we always have some delays, coordination issues, etc. The situation has been quite dynamic since yesterday. The Swiss window manufacturer got in touch saying they see a chance to cross the border next week and install the glass. The problem is that the floor must be ground beforehand. There are a few tight spots that can only be properly worked on from the outside. However, the company is from Austria and currently cannot give any appointment commitments.

Therefore, today there was an on-site meeting plus video conferences... Result: - The door tolerance is sufficient to get over the unground floor - This morning, the German specialist company for glass transport (which equipment is needed, like crane with assembly tip, suction lifter, handheld devices...) was on site - The scaffolding must be mostly dismantled - Pass permits for the Swiss were issued etc. The current plan is for a partial installation. That means all glasses on the upper floor and basement. On the ground floor, only three panes are to be installed. And the whole thing should start from next Monday. I am still somewhat skeptical about that.

As soon as the cast asphalt is finished tomorrow, work must begin on smoothing the drywall walls and the painting. I will do most of it myself again. I can also start with the PU joints then. The painting must be completed before the installation of the acoustic ceiling begins. We have to protect the ceiling while the floor is being ground.

There was also a phone conference today with the building authority regarding one wall section. We will certainly find a solution together there as well.

It remains exciting.

As planned, the second and final layer of mastic asphalt was started today.

Is that inside the house or why mastic asphalt inside the house? I only know asphalt on paths/roads.

In the hot state, for example during processing, harmful emissions from the bitumen content must still be expected. Protective measures according to technical regulations should therefore be strictly observed.

Where exactly were the protective measures visible in the photos again?

...and we here in Switzerland are waiting for skylights and the garage door from D . Stupid virus!

I suspect you haven’t really read much through this thread yet. In our construction project, some things are solved differently, more specifically, or are less common. Read a few pages earlier. Here I have listed some reasons (seamless, warm underfoot, springy, waterproof (e.g. also in the shower), etc.). Or just google Bituterrazzo. In general, it requires more effort because everything simply has to be designed for the high temperatures during installation. The advantages outweigh for us. We have Bauhaus style.