The subsoil is not always suitable, perhaps because it is very wet, for an arbor of conventional construction. With a stilt foundation, the garden house also becomes a modern eye-catcher in the green and is therefore very trendy. This article is dedicated to the many possibilities of this construction method.

A garden shed on stilts is a true experience in itself

Perfect for the property by the lake

If you are fortunate enough to be able to access a lake or river directly from your garden, a garden house (€24.90) on stilts offers the wonderful opportunity to relax floating above the water. Even if the groundwater level in your area is quite high, this construction method is recommended. Moisture from the subsoil, which promotes mold and rot, cannot even penetrate into the arbor. The stilt foundation also solves the problem of soft surfaces in an elegant way.

even out inclines

If you want to build the garden house on a slope, you have two options: You can dig the base into the slope or use a stilt foundation to ensure a level surface. The latter is often the simpler and cheaper solution.

The plan is in place before construction

When planning, consider:

  • How big and therefore heavy should the future domicile be?
  • What is the subsoil like?
  • Resulting from this: How many anchor points are necessary?
  • At lakes and in flood areas: how high does the water rise after heavy rainfall or when snow melts?

The substructure

The anchoring gives the garden house the necessary stability. The most common methods are:

  • For solid surfaces: anchor points for post bases.
  • For soft floors: cast concrete slabs.

The stilt construction

In the case of the wooden garden house, stable wooden beams are usually used. Advantage of this material: It can easily be adjusted to the desired height, is weatherproof and fits well into the overall picture of the house.

The number required for construction depends on the floor plan and the properties of the subsoil. Make sure the beams are of good quality. In any case, these should be pressure-treated to protect them from weathering.

The joists support the most stressed points in the house, these are usually the cornerstones. Depending on the size of the arbor, you may need to attach additional posts in between.
In addition, the installation of storm angles is recommended for security. Since strong winds are increasing in all regions of Germany, this is no longer only advisable in windy areas.

tips

Wooden stilts harbor the danger of absorbing water from the subsoil and passing it on into the house. For this reason, in very humid regions, metal or cast concrete posts are a better choice.

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Garden design