Should there be a base 600 standard. Minimum height for plinth

In the distribution of costs for building a house, the foundation can take up to 30% - 40%, therefore, if you want to save on this part, the minimum height of the basement must still be observed, as a necessary condition for the long operation of the building. The elevation of the supporting structure above the ground performs a number of important functions, and it is provided for in all types of foundations. A properly made plinth fulfills its tasks, regardless of whether a basement, a cellar is built in it, or it is just pillars sheathed with siding for an easy outbuilding.

Basement tasks

The height of the basement above ground level, when building your own house on your own, often pays less attention than the depth of the foundation. It is not standardized so strictly and is not described in the requirements of GOSTs in such detail.

In the foundation, this part, in addition to transferring the load down to the support, performs 2 tasks of its own:

• hydraulic fracturing between soil and walls;
• underground ventilation.

An obstacle to the capillary rise of moisture along materials (concrete, brick, wood) is provided by laying waterproofing along the upper plane of the base. The height to which the basement wall is raised protects against water entering the exterior surface of the building in the form of secondary drops, contact snow cover, soil and debris, as shown in this figure:

A clear answer to the question of why it is necessary to observe the minimum required height of the base above the blind area near the walls of the house is shown by a practical example of a specialist in this video:

Insulation

Regardless of whether it is a one-story house or has several tiers, wooden or brick, the basement is combined into a single unit with the underground part of the foundation with a heat-insulating and waterproofing coating.

The lifting height above the ground is calculated taking into account the protection of the internal structures of the first floor floor, as shown in this drawing:

In this example, the plinth is raised above the zero mark by 0.6 m, since 0.2 m is the thickness of the floor slab. The second component of 0.4 m may be due to the thickness of the snow cover, characteristic of the area and the size of the air, which are located 0.1 m above the snow.

Monolithic strip foundations to maintain the desired height are often made in a combined (by materials) version. To do this, the above-ground part of the tape with the products is laid out of red burnt brick, as in this photo:

At the same time, one should not unnecessarily arrange a high base (with a margin), as the cost of base insulation increases. Depending on the type of design solution, heat loss from the surface of the protruding base reaches from 10% to 15%. In the case of a high non-insulated basement made of concrete, brick, rubble stone, this value can grow up to 40%.

The influence of the blind area

In design solutions for a light or medium weight house, the basement is usually a continuation of an underground support made of the same material. The minimum height above the ground, permitted by SNiP, is 0.2 m. Support belts with a size of 0.4 - 0.7 m work practically effectively. The insulated blind area along the perimeter of the building allows reducing material consumption by reducing the overall height of the foundation.

One of the parameters that determines the depth of the foundation is the depth of freezing of the earth in a given climatic region. The indicator is given in the following reference table:

The total size of the support (tape, pile, pole) in height in the project will be 0.5 m more (standard requirement).

To accept a smaller depth of support at home, allows the option of local insulation, mounted under a concrete pavement around the building.

With the appropriate thickness of the insulation, the absence of basements in the construction project in most areas, in order to obtain a stable capital support for the cottage, it can be limited to pouring MZLF with manual digging of trenches and installation of low formwork, as in the following photo:

The concrete blind area protects against the penetration of water from the surface of the earth to the foundation materials, but it is necessary to provide an effective barrier against moisture flowing down the wall down to the basement during rain. It will depend on the selected type of wall and base mate:

1. Speaker. The basement part of the foundation is wider than the walls and requires an additional installation of a visor along the upper edge, which protects the surface located under it from flowing precipitation. Another function of such a visor is a decorative decoration of the facade of the building.
2. sinking. The most reliable option, in which the junction of the outer wall and the basement plane is made with a step. Kali break off the edge without wetting the foundation, which increases the safety of operating conditions for the base material in combination with a waterproofing coating. In this type, there is no need to install fenders for drains.
3. In the same plane with the wall. It is not popular, since it still requires the construction of a protective visor that sticks out on the surface.

In order to understand the need for this measure (protection from water from the walls and its removal along the blind area to the drainage), you can calculate the average number of flowing liters in your area: the average rainfall × wall area × 30%.

Useful plinth

If desired, it is possible to arrange a cellar or a large basement in the underground space of the foundation, if the result of the conducted surveys of the engineering and geological characteristics of the construction site allows.

For specific construction conditions, it is possible to calculate how to equip a useful room even for a private house standing on screw piles, a support in the form of a slab, flooded soils or flood groundwater rises to a mark of less than 2 m from ground level.

SNiP 31-01-2003 of the Russian Federation considers the basement to be a room below ground level at a depth not exceeding 1/2 of its height. The height of the above-ground part cannot exceed 2 m.

Structurally, the device of such a foundation with a basement level differs little from the usual deepening.

The base of the concrete slab view is poured to the calculated depth and walls are erected on it. The tape base is made monolithic or from foundation blocks, its deaf underground part evenly passes into the basement wall with windows and air vents.

An example of installing a monolithic first floor on a slab is visible in the photo:

The characteristics of materials for such construction will depend on the characteristics of the soil and climate in a particular area. On dry, stable soils, hollow blocks with a low mass can be taken. Their main advantage is low thermal conductivity, which reduces heating costs during the construction of an operated basement level.

To get a useful room for various needs without increasing the area allotted for the construction of a private house, allows the foundation with a technical room, a cellar or a garage, laid down in the terms of the assignment at the stage of drafting the project.

If the placement of useful rooms in the basement is provided even before the start of construction work, then you can get a tangible effect from the invested costs. But when the building has already been commissioned and is in operation, the need to maintain the stability and bearing capacity of the finished foundation imposes significant restrictions on the possible layout of the basement space and technological operations for its equipment.

The construction of concrete foundations in Moscow, the region and throughout the country begins with a detailed and technically correct calculation of all the nuances and features. To establish the basic characteristics of the base of the cottage, the design of the cottage, the features of the relief and the state of the soil are taken into account, and the meteorological situation in each particular region is also taken into account. All these subtleties are needed to calculate the height of the foundation in its above-ground part - the structural element on which many are trying to save.

InnovaStroy specialists, based on the requirements of GOST and SNiP, create such structural elements that, on the one hand, will save the developer’s money, and on the other hand, will ensure the safety of the building, its load-bearing structures and finishes, no matter what materials they are made of.

The height of the foundation above the ground - what is it?

As you know, the foundation of any cottage is buried in the ground at a certain distance, depending on the design features of the building, design loads, characteristics of the soil base and the location of groundwater. Naturally, the underground part of the foundation can be of very different depths, up to 1.2 meters with no space involved. With the creation of a basement or an equipped basement, this depth can reach 3 meters. By itself, the question arises about that part of the base that protrudes above ground level - that is, above the zero height mark. Many believe that this part can be neglected and save significant money on more than one cubic meter of monolith or brick.

In fact, those few tens of centimeters separating the surface of the earth from the beginning of the bearing walls are designed to provide increased protection for the entire structure from adverse external influences. The height of the foundation above the zero mark is determined at the design stage by our architects and designers. This part of the foundation of the building is processed in the same way as all other elements - waterproofing, insulation, decorative outer skin. But in addition to aesthetic beauty, the basement also carries a functional load, which we do not recommend discounting if you want your country mansion to stand for a very long time and not require repairs.

The height of the foundation of the house: what is it for

The distance from the ground to the lower edge of the load-bearing walls and exterior finish is designed to provide several protective functions at once, for which it is actually created by architects and designers. Below we will describe the main functions of the basement, without taking into account the option with a full basement floor, since in this case, according to GOST, more than 1 meter of distance from the ground to the first floor is required. So, the main functions of the above-ground part of the foundation:

• Leveling the relief of the site without making changes to the topography of the territory, with the absence of large volumes of earthworks. With very large differences in the height of the site, it is best to order a pile foundation to InnovaStroy to minimize any excavation operations;
• Opposition to the heaving of the soil layer in the process of freezing - thus, the soil acts only in the horizontal direction on the walls of the base, and does not exert effort on the supporting structures of the walls of the cottage;
• Protection against waterlogging in the process of critical rainfall. Since the above-ground part of the foundation is slightly recessed in relation to the plane of the wall, it is easier to drain rainwater and condensate from the walls, which helps prevent dampness and mold;
• A certain height of the foundation above the ground allows you to minimize the effect of capillary moisture and evaporation. In the process of atmospheric action in the surrounding space and on the territory, microscopic pockets of moisture appear - dew, for example - they evaporate and can have a detrimental effect on the house, settling on surfaces. The distance from the zero mark of the construction allows this type of moisture to be diverted to the drainage system even before it settles on the walls themselves;
• The height of the foundation of the house provides ventilation in the base to improve the ventilation of the underfloor space. Another functional load is work in the form of an additional waterproofing agent, together with a blind area;
• Let's not forget about the aesthetic beauty of the building, which has a small distance between the ground and the walls, finished, as a rule, in contrasting materials in relation to the outer facade of the walls.

How high should the foundation be above ground level?

This issue is very relevant, since most of the protective processes are not visible during operation, and all the benefits appear only in the long term. Based on this, many developers are trying to save on this design and exclude it from construction and estimate documentation.

However, many generations of builders and architects have repeatedly tested different options for the construction of a country cottage, which led, as a result, to the widespread use of an above-ground basement distance in the construction of all houses. For each type of building material from which the cottage will be built, there are specific requirements for how high the foundation should be above ground level, which must be taken into account by designers.

The most common parameter is in the range from 30 to 50 centimeters - which optimally provides protection for a house built in central Russia. If the maximum level of snowfall reaches 20 centimeters, then the distance can be increased.

It is also worth considering the fact that about 10 centimeters of this height will be occupied by a blind area with surface finishing material - so you will have to increase the distance to the ground. Naturally, there are cases when 20 centimeters of the height of the aboveground part of the foundation is enough - this is in those areas where the soils are not heaving and the maximum snowfall does not exceed 5 centimeters - in the south of our country.

It is impossible to ignore the fact that during the construction of a country house, the height between the ground and the base of the walls is used to give the building originality and a unique style - for example, the arrangement of terraces is made below the floor level with wide steps, or the site can be arranged on piles, which will give home charm and light sophistication. The entrance block also acquires several steps with railings and a veranda, which also affects the image of your country residence. Perhaps the height of the above-ground part of the foundation is that rare case in architecture when the purely functional details of the house could be turned into its highlight and unusual decorative element. There are even cases when the basement part is made protruding, in the form of an old "fill" - there are no restrictions on design and engineering thought, as long as this part of the foundation regularly performs its main functions of protecting the house.

What is the optimal height of the foundation above the ground for the types of structures?

Based on the main material from which the supporting structure of the building will be created, the parameters of the distance from the zero mark are also selected. For example, the height of a strip foundation with a shallow occurrence is almost always equal to its underground part - that is, about 50-60 centimeters. However, there is no significant difference where strip foundation in the Moscow region will fit, as the approximate profile of the soil layer is the same for the entire central region and most of the surrounding areas of the country. By type of construction, you can provide approximate indicators for the distance from the edge of the wall to the ground zero:

• 30-40 centimeters - for brick and monolithic structures;
• 40-50 centimeters - when using gas-foam blocks, ceramic large-sized materials;
• Over 50 centimeters - when building a frame, prefabricated or wooden house, since the material is most susceptible to external influences.

What is the height of the foundation of a monolithic type?

This question arises most often, since in the strip base there is a rather small surface area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe foundation, which can be increased using various building materials. In the pile and screw version of the foundation, the technology itself provides for at least 20 centimeters from the extreme point of the earth to the bottom of the grillage piping. Since a monolithic foundation slab, the price of which is already quite high, requires uniform pouring to a certain height, it is best to consult with the specialists of our company on how to simplify the design of the basement and reduce the financial costs of creating a slab foundation. It is possible that the building design will allow you to create contour build-up of the basement with a brick, and fill the interior with a more accessible floor screed. In any case, professional help never hurts when creating a reliable and durable foundation.

An exclusively trained InnovaStroy specialist will be able to determine exactly what height of the foundation will be sufficient for your particular cottage. More than 7 years of practice and our own developments in the field of suburban construction allow us to provide each customer with objective and reasonable data on all the nuances of building a foundation for a cottage not only in Moscow, but throughout Russia. Use the services of professionals to prevent premature and unforeseen costs for the repair and restoration of the load-bearing parts of the cottage.

Before starting the construction of any building structure, it is necessary to develop a competent and detailed project of the future structure.

Its mandatory component will be data relating to the characteristics of the base.

The project should contain information about the depth of the underground part, the overall dimensions of the sole, and the materials used.

The height of the foundation above ground level is also an important parameter. Many developers are trying to save on it.

A significant part of the total amount of construction is spent on the construction of the foundation. Each individual developer strives to reduce these costs as much as possible.

And if, when calculating the width and depth of the base, we get the mandatory parameters that must be followed during construction work.

When constructing the above-ground part, you can use more affordable building materials and vary the height within certain limits.

What affects the height of the foundation

It should be understood that it depends on the aerial part of the foundation base how much the structure will be influenced by external climatic influences: temperature fluctuations and humidity.

To resolve the issue related to its height, it is necessary to figure out why raise the base above the ground at all:

• The above-ground part performs the functions of a basement cover. It is clear that a one-piece structure will have better characteristics than a structure consisting of two parts;
• The walls of the house receive additional protection from moisture. Even with a blind area, they are constantly moistened. Creating an intermediate layer reduces this effect. The height of the foundation above the ground should not be less than 200 mm;
• Sometimes this parameter is affected by the presence of a basement. Then this value is determined based on the data of the design documentation;
• For pile and column foundations, the level of the above-ground foundation cannot be less than 200 mm. This is necessary so that the heaving soil does not affect the building structure. In the presence of a slope, this distance can be large;
• When making calculations, it should be borne in mind that the house may shrink due to the characteristics of the characteristics of the soil and the pressure of the building structure;
• Sometimes, by increasing the height of the foundation above ground level, it is possible to avoid the destruction of the walls of the structure. This is especially true for buildings made of wood, such as baths. In such situations, at the stage of design work, a high base is provided, or other building materials are used in the construction of the basement.

How do the parameters of the foundation correlate

For example, consider how the parameters of the foundation are calculated during the construction of an individual house.

Practice shows that the ratio of the height of the elevated base to the width is 1:4.

The structure of the classic does not imply the presence of a base. As a rule, the height of the foundation above ground level does not exceed the underground part, but the reverse option is quite common.

If the soil at the construction site has standard characteristics, usually the height and depth are the same and do not exceed 0.5 m.

Foundation extension

Both the foundation and plinth structure have four different surfaces - top, bottom, inside and outside. Each must have a completely even surface.

An uneven base in the future can lead to deformation of the entire building structure. How to remove irregularities and, if necessary, increase the height of the foundation?

Most often, the raising of the base is carried out using solid bricks. It is used to strengthen and build up the base part to the desired size. Reinforced mesh is used to strengthen the masonry.

When bonding brickwork, cement mortar is used. When constructing frame or wooden buildings, solid bricks are used to strengthen the foundation. Cinder block houses are reinforced with concrete.

How to level the base

The following methods are used to level the base:

• Correction of significant defects formed on the foundation coating is carried out by manufacturing a new formwork structure and pouring concrete mortar;
• With small irregularities, the foundation base is lined with bricks from the outside;
• Instead, you can use a chain-link mesh. At the beginning, it must be securely fixed, and then covered with a layer of plaster;
• The existence of small irregularities located on the inner surface can be neglected. They will not be visible under a layer of heat-insulating coating;
• To obtain a perfectly flat top surface, it is most convenient to use brickwork.

The level of the above-ground part of the base for a wooden structure

For a wooden structure, having a sufficient foundation height is especially important. This will prevent the process of decay of the lower part of the structure.

For the manufacture of such a base, brick, concrete, metal or wood can be used. Be sure to carry out high-quality waterproofing using coating or roll materials.

When choosing the optimal height of the base, it is necessary to take into account the climatic features of the area in which the building site is located.

In standard situations, the level of the above-ground part should be 10 cm higher than the height of the snow cover.

The foundation must be protected from moisture not only from the bottom side, but also from the side. To do this, you can use ceramic tiles or clinker.

If the base of the house is located high enough, its heat-insulating properties will improve and the duration of operation will increase.

conclusions

With a higher location of the foundation, the lower part of the building structure is better preserved. The optimum level above the ground is 0.4 m.

It should be remembered about the need for hydro- and thermal insulation work. This will protect the foundation from moisture and prevent the destruction of the reinforcing cage.

The video shows what height of the foundation above ground level is better to choose:

The plinth is the outer wall of the foundation, on which the facade rests. At the same time, this is the upper part of the basement walls, if it exists. The height of the basement depends on the type of foundation, the overall design of the house, the nature of the soil, and the purpose of the basement. There are certain building regulations in this regard.

What is the height of the plinth?

Some homeowners believe that if there is no basement, then the basement is useless, you can make the foundation flush with the ground.

This is mistake. The main task of the base is to isolate the facade from contact with the ground. And so that soil water does not rise from the ground along the concrete in a capillary way, a layer of roofing material is laid between the facade and basement walls.

The plinth must be high enough, regardless of the materials of the facade: wood, foam and cinder concrete, bricks equally suffer from water.

In addition to protecting the walls of the house from destruction, the plinth also solves other problems:

• protects the facade from pollution (due to the proximity of the earth, the lower part of the house suffers from them the most);
• protects the cladding from mechanical damage (basement cladding is orders of magnitude stronger than facade cladding);
• compensates for shrinkage due to the load from the house;
• isolates the basement ceiling (most often wooden) from harmful influences;
• increases the thermal insulation characteristics of the basement;
• gives the appearance of the house aesthetic completeness.
• provides its full value (usually located in the basement of the foundation);

When designing a basement, one should take into account the climate (average temperature in cold weather), the average annual rainfall. You can determine the minimum basement height for your site empirically: measure the depth of the snow cover for several winters and add 10 cm of margin to the average value.

note

The minimum height of the base above the ground according to SNiP for the southern regions is 20 cm (preferably 30-40). If the house is wooden, the distance from the ground is preferably from 50 to 90. If there is a basement, the recommended basement height can reach 2 meters.

A high plinth is more expensive than a low plinth due to the increase in the amount of work on concreting. But in the calculations, savings are in second place, in the first place are strength and performance, which largely depend on the material of the facade.

The height of the plinth is also affected by its position relative to the facade wall. There are three options:

• sinking - the plane of the base is recessed inward relative to the facade. It is possible only if the thickness of the facade wall is large enough;

• flush with the facade;

• speaker. This option is the only possible one if the thickness of the facade walls is small, and also if the project provides for.

The advantages of the third option are increased thermal insulation characteristics (a necessary property when installing an operated basement). In all other cases, the first option is preferable: the overhanging facade wall reliably protects the base from atmospheric factors and mechanical damage. Obviously, the height of the sinking base should be minimal, because. as it increases, the degree of protection decreases.

Foundation options for the height of the basement in a private house

There are design differences for plinths on low foundations (strip, pile-strip, slab) and elevated (pile,). In the first case, there are no air gaps between the ground and the floor of the first floor, the internal space is completely closed with concrete or tape - either the upper part of the tape foundation, or a superstructure along the perimeter of the slab. In the second case, a gap remains between the ground and the ceiling, the height of which is determined by the height of the above-ground part of the pillars or piles.

The choice depends on the characteristics of the soil, the relief, the mass of the building. This issue is resolved at the design stage of the house.

With a low foundation, the basement can be monolithic or prefabricated - from blocks, bricks. The second option involves less protection of the base from harmful factors.

Increased attention is paid to the exterior finish, not so much for aesthetic as for protective reasons. In any case, a blind area is performed (at least to divert atmospheric water from the base), and with a high occurrence of groundwater, a system. The maximum height of such a plinth is limited mainly by economic considerations.

It can be low (the grillage lies directly on the ground) or elevated. Columnar, usually elevated. Since it is considered the most unstable, the height must be at least 20 centimeters (to compensate for heaving of the soil). To ensure sufficient thermal insulation of the internal space of the house, the gaps between the pillars / piles are laid with bricks, covered with asbestos-cement slabs or wooden / plywood panels.

an example of basement insulation and piping of a pile-screw foundation

example of basement insulation outside the pile foundation

The maximum height of such a plinth is structurally limited: the above-ground bearing part cannot be too high.

What is the best basement height?

All of the above does not depend on the presence of an operated basement. The basement floor is an important decision in terms of rational space planning in the house and on the site. Suitable for solving almost any task: if desired, you can equip here not only a cellar or a boiler room, but also a study, a home theater, a bedroom. Even taking into account the additional costs of the foundation, a large basement height for a one-story house will be cheaper than building a second floor.

Characteristics of the floor according to the standards:

• ceiling height relative to ground level - within two meters;
• deepening the basement floor into the ground - no more than half the height of the basement.

The height of the basement floor of your house will also depend on the purpose of the basement. If you are planning to make a bedroom or a room for a comfortable stay, it is better to be guided by the maximum value; when arranging a utility compartment at ceiling height, you can save (within reasonable limits).

Having acquired a land plot and started building a house, not all private developers know which parts of the facade should be given special attention. There are many nuances in the design and construction of the basement of a building, without taking into account which, the owner faces many problems during operation. The main function of the basement area of ​​the building is to protect the facade from direct contact with the soil.

1. The plinth compensates for shrinkage under the weight of the building.
2. Protects the insulation of basement floors from extraneous influences.
3. Increases thermal insulation capabilities.
4. Provides good ventilation.
5. Protects the facade from dirt.
6. Creates a complete look of the house, while maintaining an aesthetic appearance.

Types of plinths

To perform the assigned functions, the facade part of the building must have a certain height. The outer wall must rise above the soil level, be strong, and have high performance data. The height depends on the ground, the foundation of the plinth and the clearly designed type of facade. Plinths are of several types:

1. sinking. Used for buildings with wide walls. The outer wall is located inside the front part.
2. Speaker. The plinth, made in a certain plane, is pushed forward. This solution is ideal for buildings with an existing ground floor and walls that are not too wide.
3. Uniform. This part of the building smoothly passes into the facade. That is, both the lower and upper parts are located in the same plane.

Each type has its own peculiarities that determine the height, external and qualitative data of the basement.

In this video, we will consider the difference between a high and a low base:

Finishing the above-ground part of the basement with metal siding

The optimal height of the plinth perfectly copes with the protective functions assigned to it. In order for the structure to be in good condition for a long time, during the construction period, the above-ground part of the foundation is built only from high-quality materials. The measures taken prevent possible damage and create an attractive appearance for the facade of the house.

A striking example of modern housing construction is basement metal siding. Facing material is quite in demand, popular, has a large number of positive reviews. The workflow goes like this:

1. Finishing begins with cleaning the surface. All defects, irregularities present on the draft wall are removed using high-quality crates.
2. Install the horizontal guide rail.
3. The siding plate is inserted into the rail, fixed with self-tapping screws.
4. The next sheet is set, slightly shifting it to the previous one. Minimum gaps are left at the joints for expansion in the hot season.
5. Further, in the same way, the entire height and width of the basement of the house is finished.

Plinth height

Many operational moments depend on the height of the barrier wall. Just like the height itself, it depends on the design of the building, the type of foundation, the quality of the soil, and the presence of a basement in the building. Existing building codes provide certain guidelines. Designers, using the manual, calculate the minimum or maximum height of the plinth.

standard height

The standard height of the basement is calculated from the ground according to the norms and is 30-40 cm. For wooden buildings, it is erected up to 80 cm. If there is a zero floor in the building, the indicators reach from 1.5 to 2 m. When determining the height of the basement above the ground, take into account:

• the location of the area;
• climatic conditions;
• the amount of possible precipitation and snow;
• possible flooding;
• ground water level;
• air temperature, both indoors and outdoors.

Only specialists are able to correctly and accurately calculate norms, standards, requirements and requests. Developers, turning to them, avoid the serious costs of re-equipping the building.

Optimal Height

When drafting a country house, designers try to rationally plan the space, and one of the important decisions is the additional number of floors. The basement in a private building is required. It can be used as a boiler room, pantry, storage for preparations for the winter. If desired, you can equip residential and play areas.

If you take into account all the additional costs for the foundation, as a result, it turns out that the optimal length of the basement wall is cheaper than building a second floor. The general parameters of the basement are 2.5 m. At the ceiling - about 2 m. The depth of the floor in the ground is not more than the size of the basement. This part of the building, like the basement, is completely dependent on the purpose of the underground space.

What affects the height of the base

The developer always has the right to choose, and what should be the parameters of the basement wall, he decides on his own. But from this, at first glance, not a very important part of the house, the security of the building materials used for construction and the condition of the interior depend.

Protective functions are assigned to the basement of the building. It protects the structure from frost and dampness. The space between the wall and finishing materials is laid with a layer of thermal insulation. It is enough to make the plinth of the correct length, lay it out with modern facing materials, install a drain and a drainage system.

Installing all the necessary additions will save the building from many destructive factors. The structure will be protected from the effects of unpredictable weather and humidity. Flooding of premises located below ground level will be excluded.

What height is better to make a base

Accurately calculated standards for the height of the basement wall exist, but each site owner has the right to make their own choice. When deciding on the construction, it should be remembered that this is the above-ground part of the base of the building. The higher its height, the more difficult it is for outside factors to penetrate the living quarters. Also, the basement walls are separated from the walls of the first floor with waterproofing.

The ground parts of the building periodically get wet from snow and rain. The thermal insulation layer is broken, internal destructive processes occur, which significantly reduce the operational period. Watching such metamorphoses, the owners are perplexed, from what the house loses its aesthetics and beauty. Sometimes the answer is obvious - too small a basement structure.

Foundation options for the height of the basement in a private house

The choice of the height of the basement depends entirely on the building material from which the house is built, and the type of foundation chosen. Also take into account the location of groundwater, the proximity of the building from the highway. And, of course, the look. A building with a high fence looks much more interesting and respectable.

In the construction of private country houses, a strip foundation is often used. On this basis, the basement is installed in various ways:

1. Masonry. The foundation is laid out to ground level. Next, laying of brick or other raw materials is installed. The design does not have good thermal data. Additionally, insulation, finishing, cladding are carried out.
2. Monolith. The base is made of concrete. In this case, the basement installation is connected to the pouring of the foundation.
3. Pile foundation. The height and thickness of the base is determined from the part of the piles above the ground. On this basis, the basement structure is hinged.

Output

Drawing conclusions, we can come to the conclusion: higher performance characteristics are obtained by high plinth fences.