Construction 2024, December

Sheets never overlap if you cut them from a roll or individual boards. Installation must be carried out end-to-end, fixing the canvas with nails or a stapler. Foiled polystyrene foam can have a self-adhesive layer, so there is no need to additionally fix the insulation. But to ensure durability, it is better not to forget about nails. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The ceilings between floors in a private house are structures that divide the premises in height, forming floors. These structures separate the basement and attic from the main ones. They must have sufficient strength to withstand the load of their own weight and payload, which turns out to be furniture, people, and equipment. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The combined roof looks like a structure that allows you to successfully connect the roof to the attic. Such a roof device is much cheaper, and the assembly of the structure is carried out without complex preparatory steps. However, it is necessary to follow all the rules of construction, regulated by roofing technology. Very often, reinforced concrete components are used for the construction of these structures. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Plywood is a building material consisting of pressed and glued layers of wood veneer. They are connected using a special adhesive, which has phenol and formaldehyde in its composition. This significantly reduces the environmental friendliness of plywood. What are the brands of this material. Their features. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The article discusses in detail popular materials for facing door slopes and describes the technique for performing work on decorating a doorway for each individual method. Do you want to finish your door installation or renovation beautifully? Read the article below. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

During the repair, quite often people are faced with the need for facing work. What are they like? What are the features of their implementation? Let's take a look at all of this in more detail. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Modern developers are increasingly offering the technology of building log cabins from a gun carriage. She came to us from Norway. Carriage is a semi-oval log, sawn from two sides. This word also refers to the type of connection. It is also called a cunning castle, as it is one of the best. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

"Starateli" is a well-known throughout Russia manufacturer of building materials intended for interior decoration. As practice shows, dry mixes produced under this name are quite popular, as they are characterized by high quality material and amazing performance. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

High-strength concrete is one of the modern building artificial materials. It differs from the classic version in operational properties and technical indicators. The composition of high-strength concretes. Marks. Production features. Installation recommendations. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

What is the difference between hardboard and fiberboard: the main characteristics of the material and application features. Characteristic properties and indicators, production process. Popular types of hardboard, indicators of the strength of materials. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The construction of combined houses from foam blocks and wood has, of course, some of its own characteristics. Most often, two-story chalet-style cottages are erected in this way. The first floor of such buildings is built from foam blocks, and the second - from timber. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

It is hard to imagine a modern urban landscape without many multi-storey buildings, which cannot do without flights of stairs, so necessary for industrial and residential buildings. In mass construction, reinforced concrete flights of stairs, which, despite their unsightly appearance, have many useful characteristics, are most widely used as stairs. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The standard height of a staircase step of a multi-storey city building, as well as its width, are determined by GOST standards. In private houses, when designing such structures, they usually only try not to go beyond the parameters recommended by SNiP. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Eluvial deposits are called massifs of fragments formed as a result of physical and chemical destruction of rocks. Such layers are found almost everywhere in Russia. The construction of various kinds of buildings and structures on eluvial soils, of course, has some of its own characteristics. Last modified: 2024-01-16 05:01

For places with high traffic, concrete steps are optimal. Side chips, cracks, scratches, stripes from heels do not appear on them. Also, they do not deteriorate from atmospheric phenomena such as wind, rain and snow. The plane does not absorb dirt and water, it is easy to wash. Concrete products are found almost everywhere, thanks to the variety of sizes, simplified installation and durability. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

If you are building a private high-rise building, then you just need a ladder to move between floors. However, what should be the width of the stairs, you need to calculate in advance. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

According to seasonal purposes, winter and summer artificial reservoirs are distinguished. They are also covered, in which case you can use the pool regardless of the season. Home indoor pond has some advantages. First, the water does not need to be cleaned frequently. Secondly, taking care of such a pool is quite simple. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Facing the facade of the house occupies an important place in the construction. The choice of materials can be very difficult, so you need to approach it seriously. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Simple reinforcement of the strip foundation significantly increases its strength. At the same time, the design is simple and does not require special material costs. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Minuses of foam blocks can be aggravated if, after molding, the product has not acquired brand strength. In order to check this at the time of purchase, you can use a 100 mm nail. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

In recent years, one and a half bricks have been especially popular in the construction market. This demand is due to the high reliability and durability of products. After reading this article, you will learn about the main features of this material. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The article talks about the advantages and disadvantages of bricks. The existing sizes and types of building materials are described. The difference between ceramic and silicate bricks is indicated. A comparative analysis of the main parameters was carried out and recommendations were given for choosing a brick in accordance with climatic conditions and external factors. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Standard house designs are becoming a thing of the past, being replaced by wooden houses with a flat roof. The original buildings are very popular. What interesting ideas do developers offer? What to look for when choosing houses with a flat roof?. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Variants of soundproofing panels for walls: an overview of materials and their distinctive features. Technical characteristics of products and scope. Features of installation work and practical recommendations. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Insulation reduces heating costs, so it is installed during the construction of a variety of houses. In the process of arranging the insulation, a vapor barrier is used. This material has certain characteristics. There are many varieties of such a film. What is vapor barrier, what properties it has, will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Stove for a country house: design choice. Brick, stone, metal stoves. Potbelly stoves, cooking stoves, kitchens built into the wall, rocket stoves. Advantages and disadvantages. How to fit a stove into a modern interior. Which stove to choose for heating the kitchen. Tips and Tricks with Photos. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The plan of a frame house (if you want to build it yourself) can be found on the Internet or made by yourself. The main thing when developing a project for such a building is to ensure that it turns out to be comfortable for living, and the cost of building materials would be minimal. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Attic is an additional living space in the house, which is located under the roof itself. Thanks to the non-standard shape of the ceiling, you can give free rein to your imagination and realize even the craziest ideas. How to equip the attic so that it combines convenience and comfort? Furnishing options, interesting ideas and materials - in the article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Foam block is a relatively new material, which is often used in the construction of country houses and cottages. It has certain advantages and disadvantages. You need to know what parameters to pay attention to when choosing. This will help the advice of experts. Which foam block is better for building a house? The answer to this question will be presented in the article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The dream of most owners of private and country houses is their own sauna. Building a home bath is easier than it seems, but there are also some nuances in this matter. How to create a sauna project and build it on your own site? Important points, materials and stages of construction are presented in the article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The article tells what types of aluminum greenhouses exist. It is a sturdy and useful structure in which vegetables and other plants can be grown. It is the aluminum greenhouse that is considered a classic model, time-tested. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The construction of a reinforced concrete foundation during the construction of a building is evidence of its durability. Since it is this type of foundation that is durable and reliable in operation. Let's talk more about the technology of building a reinforced concrete foundation. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

When making underfloor heating from a heated towel rail in an apartment, you must obtain permission from your management company. The approval procedure is complicated, since the laying of such highways affects the design of the house. After all, it must be borne in mind that the pipes of the warm floor are connected to the central heating. And secondly, they can leak at any time. As a result, you will simply flood your neighbors from below. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Gypsum construction materials today are experiencing a new stage of technological development. They are improved in terms of technical and operational indicators, while maintaining their traditional advantages. Properly performed installation of partitions made of tongue-and-groove slabs (PGP) allows you to accurately zone the room without unnecessary construction waste and with minimal financial costs. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

What is a simple plaster wall. The composition of the solution and the correct application technique. Permissible thickness and practical recommendations for the performance of work. Popular wall decoration options, procedure features. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Zoning a room can be done using a partition. You can do it yourself, if you consider in detail the step-by-step instructions. You also need to find out what types of partitions exist in order to choose the best option. This will help harmonize the space in the room. What are the wooden partitions in the room, how to build a structure with your own hands, will be discussed in the article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Connecting a house, a transport facility or an engineering structure to a power supply system involves a series of electrical installation work. Their list and execution parameters depend on the conditions for the implementation of the task, but almost always we are talking about a multi-stage project that includes a wide range of operations. At the same time, there are standards for the technology of electrical work, which prescribe not only the rules for solving certain problems, but also safety requirements, etc. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

In an industry such as construction, a lot of various methods and options for fastening parts are currently used. The construction of any object, whether it is a residential building, an office or a store, is almost never complete without the use of anchor, rigging and furniture fasteners. One of the main connecting devices in this list, along with bots and self-tapping screws, are construction brackets. What are they and what are their characteristics? Find out the answers to these questions in this article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Private low-rise construction - popular options. Structures are built from various materials, such as wood, foam concrete, brick. Small buildings using Finnish technology are becoming popular, for example, a two-story 6x6 frame house. Feature of the construction: fast construction time of the building from high-quality raw materials and the arrangement of an inexpensive foundation (shallow tape or piles), which saves on construction. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

It is believed that houses with a flat roof can only stand on the coast of warm seas. Why are so few of them built in Russia? What are the features of flat roofing?. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12