nacon643
2023-05-14 20:08:04
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Hello dear members,
it all started with the plan to renew the windows.
In advance, the building services and interior construction were brought up to date. The windows were not initially planned... But it did come to that after all. The windows will be replaced starting tomorrow.
A brief note about the house:
-Built in 1990
-Double-shell masonry with mineral wool
-Fully basemented (waterproof concrete)
A few days ago I removed the terrace on the west side so that the floor-to-ceiling windows can be properly sealed at the bottom. There are 7 windows along the entire length here.
At that time, concrete was poured along the entire length of the house in the terrace area. Directly against the facing bricks - without separation. Maybe too much was ordered back then - I can’t reasonably explain it any other way.
Initially, it was planned to entrust the waterproofing work to professionals.
When he verbally mentioned a rough (high four-digit) amount, I could hardly believe it at first. But I think the waterproofing is charged per linear meter. We are talking about approximately 250€/lfm. Perhaps justified, but unfortunately not an option for us.
I am a craftsman myself and familiar with waterproofing - though not for buildings.
So my ambitious plan is to tackle it myself.
Unfortunately, the waterproofing cannot be done according to current regulations; I have researched this somewhat.
I will upload some pictures as attachments for better overview.
I will try to create a sketch in another post.
I would appreciate some professional support.
Thank you to all readers.
it all started with the plan to renew the windows.
In advance, the building services and interior construction were brought up to date. The windows were not initially planned... But it did come to that after all. The windows will be replaced starting tomorrow.
A brief note about the house:
-Built in 1990
-Double-shell masonry with mineral wool
-Fully basemented (waterproof concrete)
A few days ago I removed the terrace on the west side so that the floor-to-ceiling windows can be properly sealed at the bottom. There are 7 windows along the entire length here.
At that time, concrete was poured along the entire length of the house in the terrace area. Directly against the facing bricks - without separation. Maybe too much was ordered back then - I can’t reasonably explain it any other way.
Initially, it was planned to entrust the waterproofing work to professionals.
When he verbally mentioned a rough (high four-digit) amount, I could hardly believe it at first. But I think the waterproofing is charged per linear meter. We are talking about approximately 250€/lfm. Perhaps justified, but unfortunately not an option for us.
I am a craftsman myself and familiar with waterproofing - though not for buildings.
So my ambitious plan is to tackle it myself.
Unfortunately, the waterproofing cannot be done according to current regulations; I have researched this somewhat.
I will upload some pictures as attachments for better overview.
I will try to create a sketch in another post.
I would appreciate some professional support.
Thank you to all readers.