Construction 2024, September

++--+ +-+ Plasterboard sheets are a very popular material today. It is mainly used for wall and ceiling cladding. It is also often used for the manufacture of partitions and various kinds of decorative elements. The dimensions and thickness of the GKL sheets may be different. They should be selected according to what exactly they are intended to be used for

The boom in the production of cabinet furniture is largely due to the development of enterprises producing chipboard (chipboard), which has become the most popular material for its manufacture. When choosing, the buyer is focused on many criteria: quality, color, texture, price, and so on. But let's focus on the standard dimensions of the chipboard sheet, since it is on them that the purchase decision is based

Any opening can be made more spectacular if you add it with a lintel or arched vault. This design is reliable, because the load is better distributed due to the greater length compared to a straight jumper. This allows you to do without the use of concrete or metal when facing or building walls

In modern construction, a large number of wood-shaving materials are used. One of the most popular is chipboard. Experienced craftsmen already know how to choose similar products and what kind of product should be used for certain jobs. But what if you are a beginner? We invite you to take a closer look at this material, find out its main properties, study the varieties, the possible density of chipboard and the scope

Currently, building stone is widely used throughout the world. It is used in the construction of houses and their decoration. It is divided into many types. There are stones of natural origin and artificial. Natural are mined in nature, and due to this they are environmentally friendly. Artificial ones are made in factories, they are also used in interior decoration or in personal plots

As a theater begins with a hanger, so a house begins with a foundation. The operational characteristics of the entire building structure depend on how reliable and durable the foundation of the building is. From this perspective, strengthening the foundation is of paramount importance

The cost of concrete makes many private builders think about the use of substitutes for this material. The modern market is constantly updated with new developments that help make work easier by improving the quality of built houses. Among these new products, one can single out a concrete substitute, which is produced under the Hilst brand

Wood is the main material in the construction of suburban country houses. The material is alive, lends itself well to processing, in a wooden house it is warm in winter and cool in summer. However, wood has several enemies from which it can be seriously damaged

Architects are definitely creative people. And when their fantasy balances on the verge of reality and fantasy, buildings of the most unpredictable designs are born. So, on the streets of many cities of the world, upside-down houses surprise and delight the eyes of passers-by

If earlier power transmission wires, including cables of high-voltage lines, as well as telephone lines, were mounted at a height, to poles, then in recent decades they have been laid underground. So, the airspace above the settlements was cleared, the wires were protected from the negative effects of the environment, their safety and integrity no longer depended on the rampant elements or invasions of bird flocks

For example, if your house is far from communications, you can carry out an autonomous gas supply. Such a system works from gas holders. In this scenario, your house will always be warm, the availability of hot water is guaranteed, even if the electricity suddenly turns off, gas will always come to your aid. This gas supply has many advantages

Stairs on a metal frame are the most durable among all the others. For their manufacture, you must have a welding machine and have the skills to work with it

Sheet pile - a metal structure designed to strengthen the soil during the construction of the pit. Sheet piling creates an obstacle to the destruction of loose soils under the influence of groundwater and other natural phenomena

Sliced veneer is the theme of our material. We will figure out what it is, what features it has

Building adhesive can be classified into one of five main types, each of which differs in the way it dries. For example, PVA and CMC are glued together with the help of a dry residue after the water has evaporated. The second variety is a contact adhesive, which acts by evaporating a volatile solvent. Polyurethane compounds act on the principle of exposure to moisture, which is present in the material and air

When building a house or upgrading it, it is necessary to install air ducts. It is rather problematic to live without ventilation, as it allows you to create a pleasant microclimate in the room, to provide residents with high-quality air. Agree that it is much more pleasant to rest and work in a ventilated room than in a stuffy one

Building a house is a responsible occupation. It is important to calculate everything to the smallest detail, to take into account a lot of nuances. It is impossible to do without knowledge of building laws. Drainage around the house will not always need to be equipped. When and how to do it? This will be discussed further

Today, many materials are used to finish the floor. Natural wood finishes are popular. They are beautiful and durable. Such material is the floorboard. The features of this material, methods of its installation will be discussed in the article

Recently, consumers prefer laminate or parquet, but many do not want to forget about linoleum. Therefore, a natural question arises about what to choose: laminate or linoleum. The choice, of course, depends on what you want to see in the end. Before buying, you need to compare the materials and determine which one is more practical, aesthetic, warmer, easier to care for, and also styling

Gables are elements of almost every architectural style that allow you to give any building spectacular and expressiveness. In addition, in many modern country houses they are used to decorate the facade

Rubblestone is one of the most ancient building materials. One copy can weigh up to 40 kg and up to 50 cm in size. It happens in the form of large pieces of irregular shape of yellowish or green-gray color

It is hard to imagine a living space without heating. Such a system should be in every home. If the heat carrier is heated by an electric boiler, such a system is called electric. According to experts, it will be expensive for the user to heat a house or apartment in this way. The increased price is formed not from the cost of equipment, but for electricity. Although with the correct calculation of power there is an opportunity to save

To draw up a real construction estimate, it is important to know how many bricks are in a masonry cube and how much timber is contained in one cube

Polymer concrete is a special building material that is used as a bonding element and also to replace lime cements. In some cases, the polymer is used as an addition to Portland cement. It is a versatile, durable composite substance obtained by mixing various mineral fillers with synthetic or natural binders

Most domestic and foreign brands offer systems under the doorway, the dimensions of which are 2000 mm high with a width of 600 mm to 800 mm. The structures of some manufacturers have a height of 1900 mm and a width of 550 mm

Installing a new interior door is a fairly simple procedure. Even a non-professional can do it. How to insert an interior door into the opening will be discussed in detail in the article

Brown brick is used to create external wall structures, fences, chimneys and is one of the varieties of the ceramic version. Among the characteristic features are the original appearance and smooth front edges, which allows it to be used for facade decoration

In multi-storey buildings of outdated design, the balconies of the last floor remain open. They are not protected by anything and there is no next balcony above them. Installing a roof on the balcony of the last floor is a must

The article describes the main advantages of upholstery of the balcony with plastic. Today, such a solution for a balcony is gaining great popularity, because it allows you to insulate it and give it an aesthetic appearance

Everyone can decorate their summer cottage with a decorative pond. You can choose any shape and size of the pond. The advice of experienced builders will help you do this job well. How to make an artificial reservoir with your own hands will be discussed in the article

The problem of autonomous heating in private homes is quite acute. This issue is resolved through one of several pipe routing methods. A single-pipe heating system is recognized as the most effective, as it is cheap, and its installation is not particularly difficult. It is worth considering it in as much detail as possible

One-pipe heating system is very popular among owners of country houses. Such networks can be mounted both in one-, and in two- or even three-story residential buildings. The main advantages of systems of this type are ease of installation and ease of use

Schemes of two-pipe heating systems will be discussed in the article below. However, before starting installation work, you should familiarize yourself with the basic principles of the functioning of such heating structures. The system is a closed circuit, through which the coolant circulates through the radiators from the heater and back

The article is devoted to the vapor barrier film. Its characteristics, features and scopes are considered, as well as recommendations for choosing

Increasingly, frame-monolithic technology began to be used for the construction of private houses, or basements. A monolithic room can be quite easily built with your own hands. The main thing is to have high-quality materials and follow the technology of work execution

The article describes the types of plastic wall panels, their dimensions, advantages and disadvantages. Particular attention is paid to panels made under brick and mirror. The tools necessary for installation and the process of installing panels on walls and finishing work in the bathroom are also described

Home improvement starts with the right materials. An excellent solution would be corrugated board. This material has such qualities as durability, reliability, strength and has an attractive price. Also, not the last factor is a fairly light mass of corrugated board. This article will describe in more detail the weight of 1 m2 of profiled sheet

Having your own home is always great. And when it is made with your own hands, what is not a reason for pride? But not everything is so simple. Before proceeding with the construction of the building itself, you need to prepare the foundation. What is it, what it happens, how much it costs - this article will tell

The roof is the most important element of any home, because it is designed to protect the room from the effects of atmospheric phenomena. When it comes to the roof of a private house, then, in addition to reliability, its appearance is of great importance. Property owners are trying to choose a versatile, aesthetic and durable coating. Euroslate (ondulin) meets all these requirements

The onduline roof has recently become more and more popular with private craftsmen and professional developers. This is due to many factors, among them it is worth highlighting the acceptable cost and ease of installation. Installation work will be possible even for a novice master who does not have enough experience in roofing