Well, there are certain building regulations in an earthquake area that must be followed.
Perhaps there are construction companies that have experience here, maybe specifically with Ytong?
If the person who does all the masonry doesn’t know about it, then who else?
A construction company said yesterday that Ytong might not be the best choice in an earthquake zone. What do you think about that? Is there any truth to it?
Let me guess, this was a contractor who normally doesn’t work with Ytong?
Basically, it’s always a matter of dimensioning, execution details, and the earthquake zone. That brings us back to the structural engineer, who ultimately decides how it should be carried out. Which earthquake zone are we talking about, because there are subtle differences, although the loads in Germany are very low compared to other countries.
Let me guess, this was a contractor who normally doesn't work with Ytong? Basically, everything is a matter of dimensioning, execution details, and the seismic zone. That brings us back to the structural engineer, who ultimately says how it is to be executed. Which seismic zone are we talking about, because there are subtle differences, although the loads in Germany are very low compared to other countries.
Well, there are certain building regulations in an earthquake zone that must be followed.
There you gave yourself the answer. Have the builder check whether he is allowed to build with Ytong there and then it's fine.
In general, you can say that regarding the brick/Ytong topic, you will get five different opinions from five different people. Some swear by Ytong, others will tell you that the stones create a depressing indoor climate. You write that you know someone who built with Ytong. If you feel comfortable there, you already have your answer.