Mathias K.
2012-12-27 14:49:10
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Hello everyone,
my wife and I want to build a few holiday homes abroad. A few years ago, without having much knowledge, we already bought some land for this purpose. It is located in close proximity to a salt lake ([Ufergrundstück]). The soil on site is salty, and according to an expert report ([Welches wir selbst nicht kennen, nur vom Hörensagen]), construction is not possible due to the salt content of the soil. Adjacent plots (somewhat further away from the lake) have already been or are being developed.
Should we now hire an expert ourselves, or can one safely build on the land? Is there anything special to consider when building on salty soil with regard to the foundation, etc.?
I have not allowed myself to get too worked up about it so far. I come from the North Sea coast, where there are also houses in the polders, which are famously reclaimed from the salty sea.
Best regards Mathias K.
my wife and I want to build a few holiday homes abroad. A few years ago, without having much knowledge, we already bought some land for this purpose. It is located in close proximity to a salt lake ([Ufergrundstück]). The soil on site is salty, and according to an expert report ([Welches wir selbst nicht kennen, nur vom Hörensagen]), construction is not possible due to the salt content of the soil. Adjacent plots (somewhat further away from the lake) have already been or are being developed.
Should we now hire an expert ourselves, or can one safely build on the land? Is there anything special to consider when building on salty soil with regard to the foundation, etc.?
I have not allowed myself to get too worked up about it so far. I come from the North Sea coast, where there are also houses in the polders, which are famously reclaimed from the salty sea.
Best regards Mathias K.