Construction 2024, November

What will we “dress” the wooden ceilings in when making repairs?

Renovation of a house or apartment is an important event in which the finishing of the ceiling occupies a dominant position. It should be noted that in many houses to this day there are wooden ceilings, the work with which has some nuances. For example, they should not be laid "hidden" wiring, it should always be in sight

Why is a fabric stretch ceiling so good?

No high-quality repair is complete without putting the ceilings in order. However, there is nothing surprising in this, since it is the ceiling coverings that are one of the first to come into view. Therefore, the choice of the most high-quality and practical solution in this area is of particular importance

Mounting rack - description, features and installation

Maintenance of telecommunications equipment and electronic equipment in general often requires the use of special tools. This is especially true for server rooms, technical rooms and control rooms, the functional purpose of which involves the installation of IT devices. Helps in solving this problem mounting rack, provided with a reliable supporting and mounting fittings

Ceiling ceilings: types of structures, norms and requirements

The basis of any house is formed by a strong load-bearing frame made of vertical and horizontal elements. Its design can include walls, columns, beams and slabs. And if the vertical components of the system usually take on loads, then the horizontal ones, on the contrary, create a load mass

How to make a cellar with your own hands

There are several recommendations on how to make a cellar. First, you need to know the level of groundwater. If it is very high, then you will have to abandon the standard types of cellar and look for a non-standard solution. The second is to decide on the place of work - a terrace, a kitchen or an entrance hall

Lifting garage doors and their varieties

Like any mechanism, lifting garage doors have several types: up-and-over, sectional, rolling. All of them are united by the principle of operation - lifting the door leaf

Choosing stones for the path: which ones are better?

Natural path stones are an amazing material traditionally used to create garden paths, an essential element of landscape design. Agree that a stone (albeit decorative) can be called a particle of nature. Perhaps that is why it looks great in every garden

Useful tips: how to lay paving stones?

How to lay paving stones with your own hands and what material to choose? Today, paving stones are becoming more and more popular due to their strength, durability and a number of advantages, which include convenience, maintainability, environmental friendliness and durability

Barbecue for giving: choose the best

An important detail of a vacation in the country will be the right brazier. Today on the market and in online stores you can find a huge number of them: forged, brick, metal and stone. It is important to choose a brazier for a summer residence, suitable for a particular site

Steps for stairs: their features

Stairs are the most important element of the interior and are of great functional importance. It can be made from different materials based on different design principles, which allows the product to be of high quality and unique

The foundation for the gazebo - do it yourself

Arbors are light closed, semi-closed or open type. Closed look like glazed buildings, more like a miniature house, which is firmly installed on the foundation for the gazebo

How to cover the roof with roofing material - basic tips

How to cover the roof with roofing material and do the job correctly and efficiently? This question is asked by many ordinary people who have decided themselves, without the help of professionals, to cover the roof of their house, barn or garage with this material

Stone wall decoration: bold decisions in a modern interior

Wall decoration with stone as a way to diversify the interior, technological features of work, wall decoration with decorative stone in stages

How to make a drainage ditch: materials and tools, sequence of work

Owners of suburban areas with clay soil or located in lowlands often face such a problem as flooding with rain or melt water. In order to protect the landings and foundations of the house and various outbuildings, drainage systems are equipped on such allotments. The simplest and cheapest type of such networks are drainage ditches

What are good plastic panels: the pros and cons of building material

When plastic panels appeared on the Russian construction market, they made a splash and instantly gained popularity. Describing the room, the ceilings and walls of which were paneled, a mysterious and previously unknown word was pronounced - “European-style renovation”

How best to use PVC wall panels

Repairing a bathroom or toilet is a complex and highly costly undertaking. Reducing costs is the dream of everyone who is engaged in bringing their homes in order. How to do it? The easiest way to use PVC wall panels. They are cheap, easy to install and clean

The size of the plastic panel. Plastic panels: sizes, prices, photos

The article shows the main types of plastic panels and their sizes. The average cost of the material is also indicated

Rotary cut veneer: production technology, application

What is veneer, not everyone knows, but only those who deal with this material. This is the name for very thin layers of wood, which are obtained by sawing, planing or peeling wood logs

Composite panel: dimensions, colors, photos, production, installation

If you are interested in a composite panel, then you have come to the right place. Here you will find all the information, from their manufacture to their application. And the variety of colors will pleasantly surprise you

Dulux ceiling paint is the best solution

Currently, the choice of materials for repairs in hardware stores is huge. Today we will get acquainted in detail with the products of the English company Dulux, namely with ceiling paint. It belongs to the Premium class products and has long been taking pride of place in the Russian market

Ventilated facade: porcelain stoneware installation, technology, material consumption, photo

For several decades, engineers and builders have been tirelessly trying to find the most effective and natural way to help the walls of buildings get rid of excess moisture. This made it possible to develop a ventilation facade, the installation of which you can do yourself. Any material can be used as a finish for this, but below we will talk about installing porcelain stoneware

Porcelain stoneware facade: installation and installation features

Even if the house was built of stone, concrete or brick, it requires additional protection of the outer walls from adverse factors. Such protection can be a porcelain stoneware facade. This technique has become more and more popular in recent years

M350 concrete: main characteristics and application

Concrete M350 is an excellent structural material that makes it possible to produce very important structures for various purposes and various prefabricated elements. After hardening, this composition is characterized by high resistance to external influences, has good characteristics, especially compressive strength

River pebbles are a great solution for design and construction

River pebbles are rock fragments of various sizes that have gone through a long and careful process of polishing by water and glaciers. The largest deposits of this unique natural material are located in the foothills of the Caucasus, the Urals, Altai, Karelia and other mountain systems. Due to its natural composition, which combines quartz and granite, pebbles are a very strong and durable building material

Roof windows: reviews, types, benefits, installation

Diversity of skylights. Features of Velux skylights. Which of the options to give preference. Distinctive features of sets of skylights from the Velux company. Features of the installation of skylights. Opinion of buyers and owners of skylights. Product prices and popular distributors

The density of polystyrene and its types. Recommendations for application and material selection

Knowing the types of polystyrene, the density of the material, the options for using it for certain surfaces will help save time and get the job done as efficiently as possible. The use of additional components in the composition of the mixture causes significant differences in the physical and mechanical characteristics

Architectural street lamps: review, description, types and reviews

In modern cities, more and more attention is being paid to creating beautiful lighting for buildings and structures. Decorative design not only increases the positive mood of residents and guests of megacities, but also enhances the overall aesthetics of various architectural complexes

DIY drywall box

Sometimes the pipes in the bathroom and toilet look just awful: rusty, covered in cobwebs and just plain ugly. This is especially true of old Soviet-built houses. In new buildings, this problem is not so acute, because all communications are trying to mask

Types of stairs

There are a variety of types of stairs. Their design depends entirely on the size of the building, individual rooms, as well as on the purpose of the stairs themselves. Depending on the layout of the room, they are one- and two-march

Stairs - construction

Stair flights are the main elements of the staircase design, and their parameters are the determining factor affecting the entire functionality of the structure

Stairs on the bolts with their own hands

The ladder on the bolts is not only elegant and openwork, but also a reliable and safe design. With careful preparation and the right approach, you can decorate your home with it yourself

Block house - imitation of a log made of wood, plastic. Facing materials

Wood imitation log has certain advantages over other materials, among them are low cost, excellent performance, ease of installation, and environmental friendliness. The low price is associated with the features of the technological process

Sliding interior door, do-it-yourself installation. Mechanism

Retractable interior door is not a new invention, but, despite its ergonomics and rational justification, this design has not yet received proper recognition and distribution

All-glass partitions as a magnificent piece of furniture

All-glass partitions are a collapsible frameless design, which consists of durable glass sheets and a clamping metal profile. They are used for ergonomic division of working office space into functional areas. Such partitions are installed in shopping and he alth centers, offices, entertainment centers, private interiors

Veranda to the cottage: a traditional architectural element

Traditional Russian house is hard to imagine without a veranda. However, modern projects offer innovative solutions, so the veranda to the cottage is being built less and less, and instead terraces are being created, which often remain open. However, do not be upset, because you can give the country house comfort with your own hands

Wooden window frames in your home

Wooden sashes are an important design element of any home. They are needed primarily to strengthen the glazing field. Also, the bindings perform decorative functions in the design of the window, improve its heat and sound insulation qualities

Kitchen finishing: plastic panels or tiles

When we think about renovating the kitchen, we immediately imagine a cozy room with beautiful tiles on the walls and floor. This is the cherished dream of every housewife. In fact, a huge selection of colors, easy to clean, moisture resistant, not afraid of temperature changes - what more could you want? The only thing that is alarming is the high price of the tile and its installation work

English houses: photo, project. Facades, interior of English houses. Build an English house

England is a country with special climatic conditions. It was this factor that left a big imprint on the formation of the style of architecture

Interfloor staircase: types, design features

The staircase in the house now plays not only a functional role, as it was before. It also performs an important design function, being one of the main decorations of the room

Modular stairs: an overview of designs and installation features

When planning the construction of a country house with several floors, it is important to think about how to organize the connection between different levels in height. The staircase should not only fit into the design of the premises, but also meet the requirements for functionality, reliability and ergonomics. Modern modular stairs meet such requests, but only if the design is chosen correctly for specific applications