A semi-detached house is an interesting alternative to the classic single-family house. It can be especially useful for young families, supporters of multigenerational homes, and builders on a budget Semi-detached house build. In this article you will discover what advantages you enjoy with this type of house and what options you have available.
What is a semi-detached house?
The semi-detached house BA is a variant of the semi-detached house in which two halves of house with separate entrance doors under one roof united I am. This way two people can live together in a house and still enjoy a high level of privacy. Both residential units share a dividing wall, the so-called common wall. If you are building a semi-detached house, you should make sure that this wall is well insulated so that sound from the neighboring house does not penetrate into the other living space. The floor plan of a two-family house usually has two architecturally symmetrical planned residential units. However, both semi-detached houses can also be designed individually by agreement with the architect.

Build a two-family house – owners have many advantages
A semi-detached house differs in many respects from the classic single-family house. However, it also has many advantages in terms of living situation, costs and design possibilities.
One house, two parties: living together with privacy
A semi-detached house is particularly suitable for people who wish to live in a shared apartment, whether with family, friends or acquaintances. In a house with two adjacent living areas you are close to each other and your semi-detached house guarantees sufficient privacy. For this reason, a semi-detached house is also an excellent basis for the concept of a “multigenerational house”. Young and old benefit from mutual support and easily accessible social contacts.
The shared costs are half the costs: this is how you save money with your semi-detached house
An obvious advantage of building a semi-detached house is this Cost savings compared to a conventional single-family home. This saving comes from the following factors:
- Although it includes two residential units, the building land can be shared. Building a house therefore requires just a piece of land. This can optionally be split into two smaller properties. In any case he will Less space needed for partysince the prescribed distance from the border to the neighboring property no longer applies. This significantly reduces the price of land, especially in attractive residential areas.
- Semi-detached houses have one less exterior wall than single-family houses. In this way less heat escapes towards the outside, this is why heating costs are reduced in winter.
- The second half of the semi-detached house is available Rental thought, so the owners will benefit after construction additional rental income.

Semi-detached houses can be built individually
The assumption that two semi-detached houses are designed identically is not always true. By default, semi-detached houses are often equipped with identical halves. Both living areas can, however, be designed completely individually, both inside and outside. In agreement with the responsible architect, the floor plan of each half can be created differently and therefore adapted to the customer’s needs. So, if you plan to build a semi-detached house with family or friends, there is no need to agree on a shared floor plan in advance.
Solid and turnkey in the construction of masonry elements: Build a semi-detached house with Rötzer
We at Rötzer Ziegel-Element-Haus stand by one thing innovative and durable construction with brick elements. These are prefabricated in our factory regardless of weather conditions and are continuously cured in the dryer at optimal temperatures. The individual components are then assembled promptly on site. The finished body is made in a few days and the inner work can begin.
This way, builders in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg benefit from short construction times and high-quality workmanship. turnkey property.

Are you planning to build a semi-detached house?
Then contact us and we will arrange a no-obligation consultation to discuss your wishes and requirements for your semi-detached house.
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