Construction 2024, September

Combining a loggia with a room involves coordination at the first stage, which today is not such a troublesome step, because this type of redevelopment is the most common among owners of large and small apartments. The development of a project to expand the area involves the preparation and approval of documents

Construction of any private house is not complete without engineering communications. In particular, we are talking about the sewer system. When installing it, one should not forget about the device of the fan riser

Regulated safety valves are of great importance for the safe operation of any system in which water, steam or other substance may be under high pressure. The pipeline through which it passes is unable to withstand the pressure. As a result, an explosion can occur with all the ensuing consequences. What are adjustable relief valves and how do they work?

Quelyd glue belongs to the middle price segment. The cost of a particular type depends on its purpose: the heavier the wallpaper, the more complex the composition, and hence the higher its price. Material features - strength, durability, safety

Mixing units are used to control the temperature of the coolant in ventilation systems with a heat exchanger, and are also included in the "warm floor" scheme. Of course, in order for the equipment to work correctly, it must be properly selected and installed

For thermal insulation of external and internal surfaces, you can use polystyrene plates, characterized by many positive advantages

Very often, when ordering a project for a building, as well as when repairing a private house, homeowners and repair teams focus on the construction of reliable walls, thermal insulation, heating system, leaving storm water discharge unattended. The absence or faulty state of the system leads to the destruction of the thermal insulation facade cladding. There is a risk of basement flooding, violation of the strength and reliability of the foundation, which leads to its subsidence and breakage

The density of expanded clay is one of the indicators that people pay attention to when choosing a bulk heat-insulating material. However, not only this parameter is taken into account in the design and construction of buildings

Innovative technologies have already reached building materials. Expanded clay gravel became one of the innovations. Made from natural clay

Does the buyer need to know how stretch ceilings are made? What is interesting stretch fabric ceilings? Which option to choose?

Today, facing a house with stone is becoming increasingly popular, it protects the facade from precipitation, mechanical damage, wind, and gives an original appearance

Quite often, when finishing facades, facing stones are used today. They can be natural or artificial, each of these varieties is also used for interior wall decoration. If you want to choose any of these materials, you should first familiarize yourself with its quality characteristics

When laying a self-leveling floor on a concrete screed, it is important to pay special attention to the temperature regime. The air in the room must not fall below +15 °C. During the installation of floors, drafts and temperature changes must be avoided. If the thermometer drops below the mentioned mark, then the mixture may lose its ability to spread at the required speed

If you are going to make repairs, then you cannot do without plaster. Currently, the building materials market can offer a huge range of this material. But today we would like to present to your attention, undoubtedly, the best option in this segment. We are talking about putty "Fugenfüller" from the well-known company "Knauf". I must admit that this is already an outdated name, but experienced finishers are very accustomed to it, so we will call it that

Finishing a house always creates a lot of problems for a person. What materials to choose? What kind of interior to create? Particular attention is paid at all times to the floor. It is an important element of home design. Today, experts advise abandoning obsolete materials. That is why polyurethane flooring is becoming more and more popular

When considering the types of putty, you should pay attention to the ingredients. Mortars usually provide for the presence of three main components, this also applies to putties

Building plasterboard walls is a relatively simple procedure. At the first stage, during the installation of such structures, a profile frame is mounted. Next, a heater is installed, and then the supporting structure is sheathed with the actual GKL sheets

Interior doors will become a real decoration of the interior, if you choose their dimensions, design and configuration correctly. When buying, special attention should be paid to the size of the canvas, the box, as well as the opening itself. In most houses, such interior elements are created in accordance with the standard. Therefore, the stores also offer a large selection of designs with similar dimensions. Interior door standards will be discussed in the article

If you decide to do a major overhaul of your home, then you are probably also thinking about warming the loggia. This area can be used as an additional area, which is great for a winter garden, an office with a computer or a recreation area. The main thing at the same time is that it is warm and cozy inside, and not only in the summer. At the same time, a quite reasonable question arises: how to make the space warmer? Underfloor heating is one of the possible solutions

When building or repairing a house, it is very common to lay wooden floors on beam logs. This is not the most complex technology and quite economical option. But you should know what distance between the lags must be maintained for reliable fastening of the flooring

Just a couple of decades ago, repairs and wall decoration were carried out extremely simply: cracks and cracks were sealed with alabaster mortar, and new ones were glued instead of old wallpaper. The current standards and technologies of repair and finishing works differ significantly, and primarily due to the emergence of various building mixtures

Blockhouse siding is suitable for finishing surfaces that do not require perfect alignment and special preparation beforehand. The main feature of the installation of such a finish is the loose fixing of the material. This suggests that it is not necessary to tighten the screws to the end, providing a gap of 2 millimeters

How to paint ceilings? The question is stupid at first glance. Indeed, it’s easier not to think of anything than just picking up a roller and walking it over the entire surface of the ceiling. But it's not. Each process has its own technology that must be followed. This is the key to a successful job

To make your stay in a private house comfortable, it is necessary to create a proper sewage system here. This system can be assembled by hand. You need to know the rules and regulations of the construction of this facility. Features of the sewerage device should be considered in detail before starting work. This will be discussed in the article

Glass flooring is a beautiful design element that adds richness to a room. There are several varieties of such a floor, each of which has its own characteristics and advantages

Modern hardware stores offer a wide selection of different decorative materials that create an interesting and original interior. Among them, the most popular are polyurethane beams. Outwardly, they do not differ from natural wood, they are ideal for creating interiors such as loft, Russian rustic, eco, Provence and some others

Cellular polypropylene has many positive characteristics that distinguish it from other materials: glass, acrylic, PVC. In addition, cellular polypropylene is used in various fields: in industry, in production, in the manufacture of various useful things

What is a windproof membrane? Why is she needed? What causes high-quality insulation to lose its ability? Answers to all these questions and other useful information can be obtained by reading this article to the end

Grave improvement is a service that many companies provide today. However, their prices, unfortunately, are quite high, not everyone can afford them. In addition, relatives often want to invest a piece of their own soul in the design of the burial place of a loved one, doing everything with their own hands

Laser level is a modern device that allows you to mount perfectly horizontal or vertical surfaces. Due to the accuracy of work, as well as ease of operation, devices of this type are gaining more and more popularity in our country. Next, consider how to use the laser level and how to choose this wonderful device

Wedge scaffolding is a special design based on steel pipes for general use, which has locks with a self-braking element and quick fixation - wedges. They have acquired a sound vocation that has expanded their use in construction with technical properties and design characteristics that allow limitless use in any conditions

Man and nature can be in interaction. As a result, people receive certain means to ensure their existence and further development. They use their own labor, as well as special tools

Of course, small-diameter metal pipes can be bent with an ordinary vise. However, what to do with rolled metal having a sufficiently large diameter? For such purposes, specialists use machines that can be used to quickly bend such products without any deformation and damage. And they are simply called pipe benders

Every year there is an increase in the popularity of such a technique as laying a cinder block. The material used belongs to the budget category, but at the same time it has decent technical properties, which makes it possible to build both auxiliary facilities and residential buildings. There is no need to hire a team of workers, since the installation process is quite simple, so you can save the family budget and try your hand at construction

A beautiful warm house is the dream of any family. The main selection criteria for any architectural project are convenience and affordable price. Every year the number of those who use a calibrated log in the construction of a dacha, bathhouse or country house is increasing. Antique-styled houses look "rich", and most importantly - elegant

Laminate is a fairly new type of flooring. The popularity of this material is constantly growing, and not only due to the relatively low cost, but also due to the high technical performance of the product. The variety of shades and color schemes is practically unlimited, and the quality can be very high. In particular, one of the most popular types on the market is a class 34 waterproof laminate from Germany

Installation is a complex installation, assembly of buildings and structures, engineering networks or their individual components. The reliability and durability of the created structures depend on it by 50%. Therefore, when performing work, specialists realize that it is necessary to perform high-quality installation

In a two-story private house you can't do without stairs. Recently, it has performed not only a functional role. Unusual stairs become a full-fledged element of the decorative design of the room. For their manufacture, a wide variety of materials are used: wood, brick, plastic, triplex. There are several ready-made solutions for creating a cozy and harmonious interior

Rare construction can do without the use of edged timber. This lumber has found a fairly wide application in shipbuilding, wooden housing construction and interior decoration

Dynamic loads and, in general, ground movements can lead to more unfortunate consequences than minor miscalculations in the bearing racks of the building frame. If these nuances were not taken into account during construction, then as part of scheduled maintenance, it will be necessary to strengthen the foundation using one of the methods proposed below