FAQ

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. Youo’ll find the answers at the bottom of this page.

Where does the name Schwedenplatte come from?

Country of origin of the high energy-saving base plate is Sweden, where the temperatures in the winter months are approximately 10 ℃ less than in Germany. Therefore it was designed there in order to reach the U-value of a wooden house. This system was introduced to Germany several years ago, where the wooden houses are also increasingly popular due to their heat-insulating properties, their feeling of wellbeing and last not least their optically appealing appearance.

What’s the difference between a foundation from Schwedenplatte and a conventional foundation?

U-value 0.17 (conventional base plate 0.50); passive houses up to 0.10 (conventional base plate max. 0.36)
Building time max. 5 days incl. earth work
No stone floor necessary
Floor heating already included in the base plate
Cold and warm water pipes are already existent
Empty pipe system for media (gas, telecom, etc.) are laid in the base plate
extra smooth and exact surface through professional flattening technique

Is it possible to build a cellar with a Schwedenplatte?

Yes, up to 2.5 storeys can be built upon a foundation with a cellar.

Is a Schwedenplatte foundation more expensive than a conventional foundation?

On the contrary!
A conventional base plate costs, until the completion of all work, depending on the region between 10–20% more – and that despite a worse heat insulation!

The building/drying time of a conventional base plate is generally up to 6 weeks and more.

Is the building time longer with a Schwedenplatte foundation?

A Schwedenplatte takes max. 3 days without and 5 days with earth work. Basis is the size: Starting point approx. 75–200 m².

For which types of houses is the Schwedenplatte foundation suitable?

Any thinkable type of house is possible. Also for commercial objects the short building time and the already existing heating ist unbeatable. The basic thought, however, ist always the extremely good heat-insulating quality of this plate.

Are there any legal limitations for the building of a Schwedenplatte foundation? What do I have to consider with view to the building permission?

Not much. All preconditions are established by the architect and the statician.

Is it possible to save energy with a foundation from Schwedenplatte?

The basic idea is the fast building method and a saving of energy of up to 200% compared to the normal building method.

What happens if there is a leak in one of the heating or water pipes?

Since the pipes are poured completely in concrete, a defect is not to be expected. In all the years of our business, such a thing has never happened.

Should, however, through outside influences (e. g. drilling) a defect appear, this can be solved by clutches. (But who drills into his floor?)