Construction 2024, September

The best place where you can relax and unwind has always been and remains a bathhouse. But what if you live outside the city, and there is no desire to go to a public steam room? The ideal way out of this situation is to build a log bath at home

Complex sealing of structures eliminates all sorts of problems due to contact of building materials with moisture. Partly such problems are solved by vapor barrier. This is a material that regulates the permeability of steam, protecting the target surface or even the room from destructive processes. How to install vapor barrier? Installation and fastening of the coating is carried out in several technological stages. In the course of work, both the features of the selected insulator and the conditions for its future use are taken into account

Belinka for wood is not only an antiseptic, but also a primer. The composition is highly effective and provides maximum protection for the material that is exposed to atmospheric influences. Designs can be used in rooms with high humidity or outdoors

The article will talk about the nodes of the frame house. The construction of such structures is very similar to the assembly of the Lego constructor. It is imperative to have a scheme according to which the entire house is assembled. The reliability and strength of the entire structure directly depends on the quality of assembly of all nodes

To determine the right amount of material, you can use the linoleum glue consumption calculator per 1m2. If you decide to use FORBO 522 for work, you should know that you will need about 0.25 kg of composition per square meter. The thickness of the coating layer in this case should be equal to 1 mm. No volatile solvents, low water content

Nowadays it is often necessary to use sealant for wooden doors. It helps to cope with the problem of drafts, the room becomes warmer. The seal must be installed when dust enters through the cracks in the door. There are strange smells from the street in the room. It is very rare for a door to fit snugly against its frame. After installation, there are gaps

Tradition in the organization of rooms has certain advantages and disadvantages. The layout of a 2-storey house can be varied. It can be designed according to your own preferences and wishes. There are absolutely no restrictions

A distinctive feature of a European-style house is the observance of the correct geometric proportions. Designers, starting to create such a house, lay the foundation in the form of a regular square. If the foundation is based on a rectangle, its length and width are almost the same

Thanks to the achievements of scientific and technological progress, literally everyone who is more or less familiar with the basics of construction will be able to build their own pile-screw foundation. This technology is not new and has long been used as a low-cost type of construction of the foundation of a future building. In the article, we will take a closer look at the pros and cons of a pile-screw foundation, as well as a step-by-step technology for installing pipes

The harsh operating conditions of various surfaces of houses and structures force their owners to turn to special types of paint and varnish coatings. So, in conditions of increased mechanical loads, it is recommended to purchase products with improved indicators of rigidity and hardness. These include anti-vandal paints, specifically designed for the risks of possible physical damage or graffiti

Insulation "Termite" is used for thermal insulation of premises. It is made by extrusion from polystyrene. The material has found its application in the production of building and polystyrene foam boards, sandwich panels

A house made of metal sandwich panels can be warmer if you choose the right thickness of the products. Increasing the thickness can lead to an increase in thermal insulation properties, but will also help to reduce the usable area

Brick oven can be lined. The decor is carried out with the corresponding brick. It is forbidden to build the structure itself from such products, because the maximum temperature that they are able to endure is 650 ˚С

Dismantling work in relation to reinforced concrete is a fairly common event in the construction industry, which is characterized by technological complexity and a high share of responsibility on the part of the performers. This is due to the functions of this kind of structures, since the load from the ceilings and other elements of the structure is transferred to them. But from a technical point of view, the dismantling of reinforced concrete structures is not so easy to implement without professional support

Earlier, sauna stoves did not have a chimney. Then the ancestors of modern people washed in black. Today there is no more need to inhale carbon monoxide, there is also no soot - all this is true, because modern baths are created according to new design laws. Basically, people build steam rooms on their own. You should also build a stove and build a chimney for a bath. But you need to remember that this is a very responsible matter that requires a serious approach

A person who is far from construction and mathematics, starting calculations, will immediately encounter difficulties. With such, for example, as calculating the circumference of a spiral staircase. How to calculate everything correctly and avoid mistakes? Experts cope with this task using mathematical formulas

Bath has become an integral part of a country house. People choose projects suitable for themselves and most often erect two-story buildings. There are options for building a bathhouse with an attic, where, as a rule, there is a rest room. The selected designs require the mandatory presence of a ladder. At the design stage, people get confused. Many do not know how to make a ladder with their own hands

The colors of metal siding are varied. But when choosing this finishing material, you may also be interested in the application, as well as the purpose. Most often, metal siding is the basis of ventilated facade systems. This finish can be seen on residential structures and buildings, multi-storey residential buildings and outbuildings

Before you create a gabion retaining wall, you must determine the height, which should not exceed 8 m. If this value should be greater, then the regulations require the presence of berms. This is a horizontal section of a slope of great width. Above the lower rows, the upper gabions should not hang more than 15 cm

The main advantages of pavilions made of sandwich panels are low cost and mobility. If necessary, a structure of this type can be disassembled and assembled at a new location at any time. Pavilions of this type are used mainly as trading

Not so long ago, in the field of domestic housing construction, the technology of fixed formwork began to be mastered. It involves the construction of a foundation based on lightweight materials that are not removed after installation, in contrast to the classic formwork structure made of wood. The most common method of arranging fixed formwork made of expanded polystyrene. For the foundation of a thermal house, this is the optimal solution that improves the thermal insulation and shaping qualities of the structure

Choosing the cheapest foundation option of all possible, it is very difficult not to make a mistake. There are really a lot of technologies and materials, and the final price depends on a number of factors. Yes, and the house needs to be built not only inexpensive, but also reliable, and this is more than half dependent on the quality of the foundation

When assembling various kinds of metal structures, such an indicator as the bearing capacity of the profiled sheet can be determined. The material of this variety is used in construction for cladding roofs and facades, as a fixed formwork when pouring ceilings, etc

Banya, of course, is an integral part of Russian culture. Such buildings are being erected in our country in almost every suburban area. Private baths can be designed in different ways. For example, chalet-style structures of this variety look very impressive in the courtyards of low-rise buildings. Baths of this design are not only beautiful, but usually also very ergonomic

People who have the means to build a solid country house, may well afford to build a swimming pool in the country. You can order its construction by a specialized organization, or you can build it yourself

The peat dry closet for summer cottages has a significant advantage over the traditional pit latrine, because it is easy to maintain and more environmentally friendly

Not everyone starts building a house from scratch, someone gets a dilapidated building along with the purchase of land. If you are from the category of these people, then do not rush to demolish the old house, maybe it is not so bad and will be suitable as the basis for the future building. Renovating an existing building is cheaper than building a new one

If you are a fan of ecological materials, then cork wall covering will be a great solution when renovating an apartment. Cork is a good heat and sound insulator, antistatic, it is also durable and can be easily combined with a variety of materials

An increasing number of people are using natural materials to decorate their homes. Bamboo in the interior is one of the most popular materials that is used for a variety of purposes

Have you decided to install a profiled sheet fence on your site? Do not want to pay big money for its installation? You can do the work yourself. And how to correctly calculate the material and put up a fence from a profiled sheet with your own hands, read our article

Marble has been widely used in interior decoration since ancient times. And today this material does not lose its relevance when creating expensive chic interiors. Marble is used for kitchen and bathroom countertops, window sills and railings. Marble mosaic can be used as floor and wall coverings

Expanded polystyrene foam is produced using a special technology. The manufacturing process is divided into several stages

Through the blinds, the first rays of the sun penetrate the room and draw intricate patterns on the walls with their gentle colors. What will be your blinds on the balcony?

Comfortable modern sauna consists of several rooms. Be sure to provide a small dressing room, a relaxation area, a steam room and a washing room. If you can save a little on the steam room, then the finishing of the washing room in the bath should be carried out only if safe materials are available. It is better not to use wood for cladding, as it will begin to quickly collapse from constant interaction with moisture

A relatively new word in the technology of arranging suburban housing is the installation of plastic windows. If the house is brick, then the technology for installing plastic double-glazed windows is no different from installing them in standard city apartments. However, installation in a wooden house has its own characteristics

Currently, the arrival of winter does not leave the builders of metal structures without work before the onset of warm days, because new technologies, in particular concrete heating, radically change established stereotypes

The stove in the bath is the main object. It depends on how quickly the room will warm up and cool down. If someone decides to build a sauna stove with his own hands, then he should know that he is taking on a very responsible job

If you want to build a bath from a bar with your own hands, you must definitely study the step-by-step instructions. After reviewing it, you can understand that at the final stage you will need to do the construction of the roof. The simplest solution would be a gable structure, under which an insulated attic with intensive ventilation is arranged

A do-it-yourself country toilet and shower is easy enough to equip. But first, a project is being prepared so that the design is comfortable and functional. Its size and shape can be any. But a house with the following parameters will become comfortable in operation: 2750 x 200 x 2520 mm. Shelves and rectangular benches are usually installed in such rooms

With the help of the attic, you can quite easily increase the living space of the house. This structure is built in the attic and can be used for living, but only on condition that the mansard roof truss system is properly designed. We will consider the manufacturing technology of such a design in our article