House with NeHoBo floor: 5 points of attention

Not everyone is familiar with the NeHoBo floor. This is a floor with a flat underside, made of orange masonry bricks. Between these bricks, you can see the joints where reinforcement bars are placed. If you're not familiar with the NeHoBo floor, it's difficult to accurately assess its quality.

It's therefore recommended to have the floor inspected during a building inspection . Homekeur can, of course, provide excellent support in this regard. We can also assess the floor during the building inspection.

There are several things that can reveal the quality of a NeHoBo floor. Essentially, there are five key points to consider. These are:

1. Oxygen and moisture content
2. Visible subsidence of floor elements
3. Broken stones and/or pushed-away joints
4. Visibly rusting reinforcement/rust spots on the stones
5. Clearly visible cracks

Damage to NeHoBo floors can occur in several ways. A common problem we encounter is corrosion. Most of the reinforcement is located at the bottom of the floor, and this is where it rusts.

Subsequently, the tensile forces can no longer be adequately absorbed due to rust formation. This corrosion process causes the reinforcement to expand, crushing the mortar and bricks. Ultimately, this often causes subsidence, but in most cases, it ultimately leads to the floor's collapse if action is not taken promptly.

Are you considering buying a home and have we, during a structural inspection, determined that the NeHoBo floor is still in good condition? Then you can take preventative measures to prevent the floor from deteriorating. You can opt for a steel support structure, and joints can be replaced when they begin to deteriorate.

Are any of the stones already broken? Then there's no point in repairing the floor. Unfortunately, this won't extend the lifespan of the NeHoBo floor any further.

Are you considering buying a home with a NeHoBo floor and intending to keep it? Then it's highly recommended to have it inspected. Homekeur offers a special inspection for NeHoBo floors . 

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!