It doesn't matter if the arched door is made of expensive wood or plastic, the product is still considered an elegant decoration of any room
Construction 2024, November
A hanging pile differs from a pile-rack in that the latter is supported by the soil. Along the length, it compacts the earth on the side walls. Over time, the bond only increases. Settling occurs due to compaction of the soil under the tip of the support. There are differences between a single hanging pile and a bush
The article describes in detail how to correctly calculate the lighting in the room. What are the standards for lighting and in what room? What factors affect lighting? What types of lamps are there and which ones to choose? About the control of lamps and their power
Very often, when making repairs, everyone is faced with the fact that they don’t know where to start: stretch ceiling or glue wallpaper. The article provides advice from builders in both situations
A properly designed sewerage project is a guarantee of its reliable operation and ease of use. When developing, it is necessary to take into account the relevant norms and rules that guarantee the sanitary safety and performance of this engineering system
There is an opinion that it is impossible to make high-quality screw piles at home, due to the high complexity of the process and the responsibility for their behavior in the future. However, if you carefully study the technology of their production and perform the necessary calculations and drawings, then it is quite possible to make such products on your own
If a person decides to make a complete renovation in his house, then this is the beginning of a big job that he needs to overcome in stages. Repair work includes many sections. Floor coverings are one of the main parts of the interior. It adds coziness and aesthetic completeness to the project. There are certain basics of do-it-yourself parquet laying technologies
Sooner or later, the fence of the site must be carried out, because the fence in the modern world is considered as an integral part of any individual territory
There are several ways to install carpet. Each has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages
Terrace - covered, raised above the ground, unheated structure, freestanding or attached to the main task. Such a building, decorated with light garden furniture and flowers, can not only decorate the courtyard, but also become a favorite vacation spot for all family members
The idea to build a gazebo from round logs comes to the minds of cottage owners more and more often. It is a truly unique element of the landscape. Today you can easily find a wide variety of projects of gazebos made of logs, so choosing the one that best fits into the design of your suburban area will not be difficult
An urgent question often arises: how much cement is needed for 1 cubic meter of concrete? To give an answer, it is necessary to take into account all the characteristics of the material itself and draw up a proportion
The article introduces the design of sliding sliding doors, which are very convenient for residential and office premises, have excellent performance and aesthetic properties
In most cases, anaerobic sealant is used in autonomous heating systems as a sealant, which further ensures the smooth operation of the system. Due to its functionality, this substance provides a complete sealing of welds
The final stage of building a house is the arrangement of the roof. Whatever it is according to the project, the planes of the slopes intersect at the top, which must be isolated from snow and rain. The ridge of a roof is a straight line formed by two of its surfaces at their intersection
In our country, the climate is quite severe, so the insulation of the house plays an important role in the construction process. When building a new building, it is necessary to clearly understand what kind of housing you want to get. You can talk a lot about design solutions and interesting projects, but in any case, the house should be warm and dry
The basic technical characteristic that affects where B15 concrete is used is the strength factor. All other properties will mainly depend on the type of mixture used
Fiber cement boards are an excellent finishing material for finishing the exterior walls of buildings. They have many positive qualities - strength, reliability, beautiful appearance, ease of installation and long service life
Concrete, like any building material, requires protection from external influences. Special impregnations for concrete increase the strength of its surface layer and increase the service life of concrete structures
Raw materials for the manufacture of mineral bas alt insulation are certain rocks. The most commonly used include bas alt, dolomite, limestone, diabase, clay, etc
If you are going to fold the stove or fireplace yourself in your country house, then you know about the complexity of this process even without our instructions. Unfortunately, beginners do not always realize that even with the choice of material for such a responsible job, problems may arise. For example, do you know what a fireclay brick is and why a stove-maker needs it?
Construction of a hotel complex or even a small hotel requires a separate approach to the layout of the premises. At the same time, it is important to take into account not only the internal location of the rooms, but also the corridors, the hall, and even utility rooms
The check valve for heating plays an important role during the operation of the system for space heating. This design preserves the direction of movement of the coolant flow. Specialists must necessarily perform the installation of fittings in order to firmly fix all connections
What is a palisade and what are its advantages over other types of fences? What are the types of fences?
The gate can rightly be called the hallmark of any home. Therefore, the desire of every homeowner to make the entrance gate to the yard as beautiful and durable as possible is quite understandable
Residential complex "Spring" in Aprelevka - a construction project from the company "OPIN". European-style housing is being implemented at affordable prices. On the vast territory of the complex there will be everything you need for living
Designers and architects define a bay window as an element of a room that protrudes from a wall and has one or more window openings
Stained glass is mostly used in public buildings such as shopping malls or hotels. This type of glazing provides a more modern look to the building, which is why the demand for it has increased dramatically in the last few years. The convenience of the design of stained glass helps it gradually begin to replace the familiar plastic windows, which, as it seemed a few years ago, are an indispensable and optimal option
Reinforcement of wooden floors is carried out with a span of more than 6 m. The purpose of these manipulations is to prevent sagging of the product, which causes deformation of the structure
What is the microdistrict "New Izmailovo", located in the eastern suburban area of the city of Balashikha and put into operation recently
After opening a bottle of champagne or wine, a person has a cork in his hand. It would seem that a trifle, which is not worth paying attention to. But at the same time, few people think that they are holding a real finishing material, from which cork floors are made on an industrial scale. They can be used as a rough and even finish floor covering
Modern country house is a combination of a number of architectural elements that, when combined, create a harmonious appearance. Bay window, lucarna, balcony, terrace and veranda, patio - all this may well become a decoration of your home
There are appropriate landings for each type of stairs. Their sizes are calculated based on the average width of a human step. Standards prescribe that their width cannot be narrower than steps
Correct and competent paperwork for a semi-detached house, depending on its type. Typical projects of semi-detached houses
Installation of electricians in the house and apartment. Rules for connecting wires, wall chasing, laying wires. Open and hidden wiring in a residential area
Floors in apartments can be made using different materials. It can be linoleum, laminate, carpet, etc. In old apartments, floors often have to be changed before finishing. For this purpose, in turn, cement mortar, boards or self-leveling mixtures can be used
Construction and overhaul of a house, apartment, any industrial and office space, even outdoors, necessarily includes a very important and fundamental step - pouring the floor. Since the flooring is exposed to a lot of various loads, it must be strong, even and durable. The aesthetic side is also important, because the floor is that part of the room that catches the eye immediately upon entering
When digging a foundation pit, part of the extracted soil is stored away from the edge of the trench. This is especially true for the sand component. It should not be left closer than 7 m from the pit. You can use the excavated soil for backfilling and drainage. However, the rest of the soil masses will have to be disposed of, you can spend them on landscaping
Sheet piles are heavy and are used to reinforce shorelines and in the construction of special purpose sites. Installation is carried out using driving technology
A house that has a basement has a number of advantages. The most significant of them is the increased area. But it is also not without certain shortcomings. For example, the need for earthworks and an increase in the cost of project implementation. If there is a desire to create a foundation with a basement, then this requires not only knowledge of a certain building technology, but also the acquisition of more building materials