Types of Basement Foundations that every builder must know

 Choosing the right type of foundation for a building or home depends on many factors, such as the soil, climate, and even the homeowner's storage preferences. A foundation is usually partially underground so that its footings can be secured in the soil. Basements, however, require a further step or a deeper step.

What do you mean by basement foundation?

In addition to distributing a building's weight evenly, basement foundations secure the structure into the ground and keep moisture from getting into the building.

There is one major difference between standard foundation walls and basement walls: standard foundation walls lie partially underground and do not provide livable space below the first floor. An underground floor can be built by submerging the foundation walls as well, which allows a basement to be built.

Compared to standard foundations, basement foundations take a longer time to construct. To dig and reposition soil, heavy machineries such as excavators, rollers, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy machinery is often required. The small rocks that block the path sometimes need to be broken up with drills and specialized hammers in order to be removed.

Basement foundation walls and standard foundation walls differ only in depth. There are three types of concrete slabs: precast, block, and poured concrete.

Different Varieties of basement foundations

Based on topography and personal preferences, basement foundations come in a variety of types. They are as follows:

Full basement foundations

A fully submerged basement floor covers the entirety of the building's perimeter and is defined by full basement foundations. Basements can either be finished or unfinished, with a finished basement having drywall and flooring installed to provide living and storage space. Walls and floors of unfinished basements are usually bare and uninsulated.

There are no windows in full basements, and if they do exist, they will be small and appear at ground level. The most expensive foundations are also more prone to mould and moisture than others.

Basement foundations for daylight

There are two sides to a daylight basement, with one fully submerged and the other above ground if the building is on a slope. A daylight basement is an ideal choice for homeowners who want a patio or a basement-accessible entrance, also known as a walkout basement. In addition to letting in some natural light, daylight basements are less susceptible to mould and humidity.

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