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Foundation

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The insulation of the whole shell begins with the foundation.

Using XPS-boards the integration of a floor heating is easy to install.


Pouring concrete

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XPS-boards do have a good insulation value. This way you ensure a well insulated foundation for your complete shell made from Styrostones/PIF/ICF.

If the floor heating pipes are clipped to the XPS-boards, concrete reinforced by steelfiber can be poured, saving you the installation of a mesh.

A flat and even surface

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is a precondition to continue with the settings of the Styrostones/PIF/ICF in a quickly manner.

The more uneven the ground, the more you have to balance out the base of the shuttering with wedges.

A laser alignment device will help a lot to make sure for a complete horizontal and flat foundation.

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