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Virtually every client will sooner or later be confronted with the topic of ground bearing floor slabs. As a transition between the ground and the building, this component is essential in the construction of a basement. A distinction has to be made between non-load-bearing basement floor slabs and so-called ground floor slabs. The latter play…

Clever Ideas on how to make the most out of your Basement (Part 1) Have you ever thought about transforming your basement from a boring storage space to a wine bar, cinema or secluded spa? Here’s our first instalment of the best ways to give your basement the ‘wow’ factor. Cheers to a new wine…

Detailing the available solutions Every prefabricated basement needs suitable tanking. It serves to protect against soil moisture and ground water and should provide total protection against damage to the building fabric over many decades. The question of which tanking system will suit a basement project is a vital one to answer correctly. While Glatthaar Keller…

Clever Ideas on how to make the most out of your Basement (Part 2) More often than not, basements are stereotyped as cold, dark and dingy storage spaces, but this doesn’t have to be the case. The possibilities basements offer are endless. Part 1 of our blog explored wine bars, home cinemas and spa rooms,…