Many owners of private houses are thinking about arranging storage for their harvest - canned goods and vegetables. At the same time, some do not understand the difference between a basement, a cellar and a basement. Let's work with the RMNT website to figure out how these underground storage options differ....
Organizing a storage system in a barn
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Choosing a mesh for a sauna stove
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Non-trivial ways to protect your dacha from thieves
Protecting your own property from robbers is a headache for many summer residents. When leaving for the winter, they are concerned that everything will remain safe until the owners return. The RMNT website has collected advice and reviews from summer residents who have taken measures to protect themselves from thieves....
House building in Finnish – Asuntomessut-2019
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Choosing a place for the stairs in the house
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Dunit - stone for baths and saunas
Natural stone is an invariable attribute of a Russian sauna with a heater. And stones are often used in the decoration of steam rooms. Today the RMNT website will talk about such an interesting stone as dunite, which will be an excellent choice for arranging a bathhouse and sauna, as it has a number of positive characteristics....
Construction of houses is the main activity of our construction company. However, the services of our craftsmen can also be ordered for external and internal finishing work, for the construction of various extensions to the house or for redevelopment of the building. The prices for house construction services will please you. You can always order from our company services for the construction and organization of the entire site: extensions for the farm, house, garage and many other various structures. In the house itself, we will carry out a variety of construction work: building fireplaces, stairs, balconies, preparing a place for a swimming pool, installing communication networks and much more.
According to statistics, the pace of low-rise housing construction is constantly gaining momentum, despite financial crises, political reforms and other circumstances. Our company has been offering consumers such a service as inexpensive construction private houses and cottages on a turnkey basis. Wide choose contractors in this area place high demands on the quality of construction work in all areas. Only by offering consumers a high-quality final product at a relatively low price can you successfully compete with other organizations. The positive long-term experience of our company in the turnkey house construction market in Moscow and the Moscow region is a clear indicator of the trust of our clients. Ordering such a service from us means getting a beautiful, comfortable home in the near future and relatively cheaply.
Aerated concrete and aerated block are almost ten times superior in thermal protection, which means that in the future you will significantly save on heating. You will be surprised, but the thermal conductivity of gas blocks of standard thickness is equal to 60-centimeter brickwork. The air enclosed in the voids of aerated concrete blocks provides not only a heat- but also a sound-insulating effect that is 3-5 times superior to brick. Due to its high air and vapor permeability, aerated concrete provides an ideal indoor microclimate. This material is resistant to dampness, which means you are not afraid of fungus and mold. Which will be very useful for those who suffer from diseases of the respiratory tract or joints.
Construction of an individual house or cottage is a labor-intensive and very complex process that consists of many stages. In order to easily overcome one stage after another, you need to have specialized knowledge in the field of design and construction. It is better to entrust the construction of a private house to responsible professionals from the very beginning. This will not only protect you from many problems and errors in the process, but will also save financial resources by 15-18%.
Cinder blocks are popular due to their low cost, which is an order of magnitude lower than, for example, the price of brick. Enough big sizes blocks allow you to quickly build walls from it, which significantly reduces the time spent building a house. The simple laying technology is no different from brick masonry; any qualified mason can lay such masonry. A room made from such blocks is beautiful, durable and quite warm. As you can see, there are many positive aspects.
Everyone wants to live in a cozy and good home. Therefore, when constructing private houses in Moscow and the Moscow region, we constantly introduce new technologies and use the best building materials that provide environmentally friendly and comfortable living. A new material in the construction of new private houses is cellular concrete. It is 85% filled with pores. Foam concrete is considered one of the most common and affordable concretes. This material ideally insulates sounds and has good thermal insulation, unlike ceramic bricks. In addition, its price is much lower.
The construction of houses from blocks is a fairly popular category of all methods of constructing buildings. Now the use of various blocks in construction exceeds the share of the use of brick as a material for the construction of load-bearing structures. If we are talking about facing bricks, this is a completely different story. Many customers still associate this finishing material with presentability and representativeness. However, the choice of brick for all major work is not always sufficiently justified. Firstly, bricklaying is a labor-intensive process that requires not only a lot of effort, but also time. Secondly, the high price of the material in this case negatively affects the overall cost of the work. Thirdly, brick cannot provide high thermal insulation properties equal to these indicators when used various types blocks for building a house, so we recommend this particular material for building walls.
Houses made from high-tech gas silicate blocks are becoming increasingly popular not only in Europe, but also in middle lane Russia, thanks to good performance characteristics, environmental friendliness and affordable price. Gas silicate is a lightweight (5 times lighter than concrete), durable and inexpensive building material with low thermal conductivity and high fire resistance.
We have considerable experience in construction country houses, cottages and bathhouses, which we build mainly in Moscow and the Moscow region. By contacting our company, you are expected not only low prices, but also the quality of construction work carried out taking into account modern fashionable trends. Moreover, the cost of our services is low, which is achieved not by a loss in quality, but by reducing unnecessary costs and providing good discounts.
Brick walls are the optimal location thermal circuit cottage, the dew point is brought outside, the internal walls do not fog up, the ideal microclimate is maintained in the rooms, there is no fogging. The cost of building a brick house is low; when choosing a project for a one-story building with an attic, the developer fits into the average construction budget.
One expanded clay concrete block capable of replacing 7-8 bricks at once. Thanks to this, the construction time for expanded clay concrete houses is reduced by 3 times. The specific time frame depends on how complex the project is. One way or another, our employees will use their time very efficiently, which will allow us to complete the construction of a house made of expanded clay concrete in a short time.
The preparation of estimates for the construction of a house is regulated by regulations. The complex forms of calculations provided for by the standards are mandatory for budget work. For private orders, the estimate can be used in a simplified form that is more understandable to the customer. The principle of calculation is simple: each position (line) represents an indication of the volume of work performed, the price for its implementation and the cost of the specified volume, equal to the quantity multiplied by the price. It is in this simple and understandable form that our estimates for the construction of houses are compiled.
The popularity of the stone is explained by many positive characteristics, such as high strength and resistance to sudden temperature changes. In addition, it is important to note that natural stone is environmentally friendly and does not emit harmful fumes, so it can be safely used when carrying out work in residential premises. Using natural stone as the main building material allows you to get a home, the advantages of which will be reliability, durability and comfort.
Houses made of porous blocks are increasingly found among individual construction projects. This modern material based on ceramics, it is a large-format block of baked clay with a large percentage of air cavities in the structure. This material is not yet widespread; its popularity is only gaining momentum. Therefore, it is not possible to order a house from it and receive high-quality housing constructed with skill.
Monolithic construction of houses is made from concrete mixture High Quality and can be carried out in permanent or removable formwork. With the help of formwork, contours of the architectural form are made, which are intended to be filled with concrete. In order to increase the strength of the supporting structure, steel reinforcement is installed in the formwork.
Our company is engaged in the construction and renovation of houses and cottages in Moscow and the Moscow region at a professional level. The advantages of our company over competing organizations are: integrated approach to organize the construction and renovation of a house. The success of such undertakings directly depends on a competent assessment of the condition of the site or a completed facility, the development of the project, and the implementation of the construction activities planned by the plan.
Among the newest modern methods In the construction of houses and cottages, it is worth highlighting the use of thermally efficient blocks, which are an excellent material for building walls. This technology allows us to significantly reduce construction time. Modern construction of monolithic buildings also speeds up the process. This technology is actively used to build low-rise buildings. A reinforced concrete frame is used here, which guarantees the durability of the structure. In addition, the owners of such a building will be able to make redevelopment at any time.
Often people living in apartments dream of country cottage, which will fully meet their needs, desires and dreams. To build a house according to the needs of the whole family or those who will live in it, you need to work hard, because creating something unique and individual is not so easy. To do this, you need to have a solid base of knowledge in many areas of construction, starting with design. If the idea of owning your own cottage has nevertheless occurred to you, then you should know that you need to start by purchasing a profitable land plot and drawing up a house construction plan.
Building a house is a responsible matter and there are no trifles here. Therefore, the question is: “Where is it better to start construction?” - is very relevant, especially for those who do not have experience in the construction of such facilities. First of all, you need to assess your capabilities and the feasibility of carrying out this large-scale and expensive event. If you come to the conclusion that you want to start building a house, then experts advise starting with the steps below.
Houses with an attic have a number of advantages, thanks to which their construction is becoming increasingly popular among developers every day. Our company’s specialists have extensive experience in performing such work, which allows them to quickly complete construction tasks of any complexity, the cost of which is affordable. It is important to note that we offer our services at a very competitive price in Moscow and the Moscow region. Cooperation with our company allows you to guarantee the expected high-quality result.
Currently, the range of materials intended for the construction of private houses is extremely large. The choice of one material or another depends on the structural features of the building itself, as well as on the climatic zone in which it will be located. On the market you can find both traditional materials for building houses, used for many centuries, and high-tech ones with improved technical characteristics and completely new properties.
Organizing the construction of a house is a complex matter and requires both specific knowledge and a systematic approach, without which the construction procedure may be disrupted, deadlines may be missed, and work technology may not be followed. In order for the construction process to take its course, it is necessary to break it down into stages, think through and develop each of them, and adhere to the plan in execution.
The types of house construction are different, as are the modern technologies used to build them. The building can be small, large, or just a huge mansion. In addition, its appearance can be no less diverse. Someone wants to get a two- or three-story cottage, someone wants a one-story cottage, with or without an attic, a simple classic shape or individual design. Our company can build any type of house on a turnkey basis according to the customer’s project or developed by us.
Currently, the construction of houses from foam blocks is one of the most popular and popular services in the domestic market. This fact is not at all surprising, because the presented material has excellent technical and operational characteristics. It should not be confused with a gas block, as they are two different material. Compared to it, the foam block has greater moisture resistance, softness, and a low price, which makes it more attractive.
A garage located in the basement allows for efficient use of the area if the site has small sizes. However, when constructing such a garage, it is necessary to follow the appropriate technology, which in this case involves installing a storm grate directly in front of its gate, as well as creating an artificial elevation near the gate, which prevents atmospheric precipitation from penetrating inside. These measures are necessary, since if it is located on the ground floor, its floor level is below the soil level, which can lead to flooding of the floor of the building if the construction technology is incorrect.
Modern chalet-style houses, which Europeans love, are reminiscent of houses from good old fairy tales. The buildings with a high stone plinth have a convenient layout; everything here is conducive to comfortable rest. The ceilings are low, the ceiling beams are not covered, which creates additional charm and comfort. Chalet houses are built from natural materials. Their exterior and interior decoration is characterized by natural color shades.
Construction technology German houses was invented back in the Middle Ages and from the 16th century. actively used in Western Europe. The technique allows you to break down all the work into several successive stages. Depending on the chosen project, the fasteners used in construction may differ. These can be real oak dowels or more modern options such as durable bolted connections.
Before starting to build a house, the soil is analyzed. Unstable soil is an indicator for the implementation of a pile-bearing structure. Before constructing such a foundation, the soil undergoes additional analysis to determine the depth of immersion of the supports. The type of piles determines the method of their immersion into the ground. They are installed into the soil by driving, vibrating, pressing or screwing. The supports are immersed into incompressible layers of soil using special equipment. In weakened soils with an abundance of groundwater, it is preferable to construct pile foundation. Driving supports into weak soils is easier than laying a strip base.
Building a home with a basement costs a little more than a traditional home, but in the end, the extra cost is worth it and you get a lot of benefits. The basement, first of all, is a powerful thermal insulation layer. Secondly, it can store firewood and coal, which are used to heat the building. You can also place a heating boiler here. The basement is ideal for arranging it as a recreation center, laundry room, wine cellar, billiard room or cozy home theater. Such premises play a special role in rural areas. The basement in a house is usually buried in the ground to a depth of 2-2.5 meters.
What is the difference between winter construction and summer construction? First of all, a customer who has chosen winter to build a house will not experience any difficulties with either labor or special equipment, since unlike summer, when both are in great demand, during this season any work is very rare . In addition to the fact that there are no problems with labor, labor costs will be noticeably reduced due to the same high competition in winter. When starting to build houses in winter, you should, if possible, carry out concrete work during a period with above-zero temperatures. However, if this fails, disaster will not happen - heating mats and antifreeze additives for the solution.
To ensure that communications in the house work properly for a long time, a special project is being developed. It wouldn't hurt to consider various options construction utility networks, including autonomous ones. This way, it will be possible to choose an option that will take into account all the features of a residential building and at the same time be justified from an economic point of view. Therefore, you need to contact only specialized companies that have already earned a good reputation and have the appropriate license. This project is then agreed upon with interested organizations. Doing this yourself is not always easy.
When building a house, special attention is paid to its appearance, since the future construction should please the eye not only of the owner, but also of ordinary passers-by. There are several features that are taken into account when building beautiful houses. Firstly, the materials used. In order to build beautiful house, you need to choose these Construction Materials which will have a wonderful appearance. As a rule, the choice in this component is made in favor of wood and brick.
The construction of a small house is carried out on a plot of land owned by the client. The site is first studied by the company’s specialists: the composition of the soil, the depth of its freezing, the terrain features of the site, the depth of groundwater, etc. are determined. The information listed is necessary for foundation calculations small house. Particular attention is paid to the presence on or near the site of engineering, technical and electrical networks and points of connection of the future building to communications. Project documentation is coordinated with companies providing water supply, sewerage, energy and gas supply services. The boundary zones for the placement of buildings on the ground are determined.
A house built according to a standard design is obviously free from construction defects inherent in new buildings. Price simple construction is clearly indicated in advance, and you can be sure that the costs will fully correspond to the data in the design and estimate documentation. The use of unified technology and standardized structural elements makes it possible to speed up the building construction process several times compared to working on an individual solution.
Construction and finishing of cottages and houses is a very serious and responsible task that requires great skills, experience and professionalism. In addition, upon completion of construction, the finished house needs both interior and exterior finishing. The calling card of a house is its facade, which creates the overall impression of the building. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the issue of choosing materials for the facade with all seriousness. In addition, these construction works should be trusted exclusively to specialists. Do not forget that the facade is not just appearance throughout the house, but also to perform functions such as thermal insulation and sound insulation.
Luxury houses are selected buildings, the best and most sophisticated. They are completely different from everyone else, they stand out and attract attention. They represent a precisely selected ensemble of design ideas, its material embodiment in stone or wood, thoughtful surroundings and the very atmosphere of luxury and splendor.
Construction of houses from scratch on a turnkey basis is one of the most popular services today. It allows you to get your own cottage in a short time and significantly minimize financial costs. Thanks to modern building materials, it is now possible to build almost any structure that fully meets the wishes of customers.
All efforts in the design and construction of energy-efficient houses are aimed at preserving heat by any means. In this case, conditions are created in which the building is an independent structure, independent of other energy sources. Such houses can serve themselves independently, using the energy that they themselves produce. In conventional buildings, about 90% of energy is spent on heating the room and heating water. That is why in energy-saving houses the issue of heating is given a lot of attention.
If you are planning to move outside the city for year-round living, then you need a winter home. In some cases, it makes sense to remodel a summer cottage building, but it is more promising to build a new permanent building, since you will have to live in it for more than one or two years. Home for permanent residence differs in many ways from country summer houses. These include design features, selection of materials, and characteristics engineering communications. To date construction market offers a great variety of different high-tech materials that will make even a frame house warm and comfortable in the Russian winter.
Depending on whether the house is insulated and how well the thermal insulation work was carried out, it depends how much money will be spent on heating it during the cold season. Building an insulated house is a great opportunity to significantly save on heating costs, avoid dampness and mold, and create an ideal microclimate in the house. Using thermal insulation you can reduce energy costs by 40-50%. If you immediately build an insulated house, you will not have to think about how to modernize it in the future.
When thinking about building an underground house, you should understand that the costs will be much higher than in the case of constructing a simple building. You need to make sure that the materials are available and that their cost is reasonable. As a rule, the construction of an underground house begins with the selection of a plot of land. The location for the future building needs to be studied based on the terrain and soil composition. In addition, it is important to determine the presence and level of groundwater, as well as other important factors affecting the reliability of the structure. It is imperative to consult with architects who will competently and within the specified time frame draw up a detailed project. In addition, specialists compare the desired project with existing similar buildings.
Today, quickly erected buildings from a variety of designs are quite popular in all countries. All this is due to the fact that the need for real estate is rapidly increasing in commercial markets, as well as the need for rapid commissioning of facilities, and thus this development becomes the most relevant and in demand. Frameless construction of houses is one of the most reliable and quick ways, which is not only accessible to any class of the population, but also more effective in many respects.
The demolition of houses for construction is based on a well-designed project for future work. Only a comprehensive analysis of the existing terrain conditions, the characteristics of the structure intended for demolition, and the customer’s requirements allows us to obtain a result at the final stage of work that fully satisfies the set conditions. Demolition of houses for construction in urban conditions requires a balanced approach, as well as careful removal of dismantled materials. At the same time, we should not forget about organizing events aimed at ensuring the safety of passers-by and neighboring buildings. With proper dismantling of the building, it is possible to extract used building materials suitable for further use.
An examination of the construction of a house allows us to determine all the shortcomings of the erected structures that were made during the design and construction work. Our organization carries out construction examination of wooden and any other houses in the capital and the Moscow region. This study will be carried out as quickly as possible at an affordable price. Experienced experts can identify many defects.
When developing a project, the customer is faced with a number of important and often quite complex tasks. It is necessary to select the most suitable materials for construction, decide on the design of the facade and roof, develop the optimal layout and solve many other issues. Not every person is able to cope with all these difficulties on their own, so the most correct way out of the situation is to use the services of professionals.
A significant advantage of building houses on a slope is the significant savings in money and materials due to the use of height differences. When the slope is more than 8%, it becomes possible to locate utility rooms under the first floor, which significantly reduces the amount of excavation work. But do not forget about the waterproofing layer, which is placed under the foundation slab and on its surface. With a slope of less than 3%, money savings come from purchasing a simple standard project, since when erecting a building, to create a level area, you just need to pour the required amount of soil under it.
Many people want to live near the water, but not every city dweller has this opportunity. In this case, the optimal solution would be to build your own country houseboat. Buildings on the water can be called a real dream for those people who cannot imagine life without fishing or hunting. It is worth noting that citizens living within the city also have the right to build floating houses on the water, but this requires collecting all the necessary documentation.
The part of the building located directly on the foundation is called the plinth by builders. It is made from materials designed for long-term use. This is especially important for the outer surface. The room, which has blind areas and is located in the depths, is called ground floor. When constructing a house with a basement, you need to know that these floors have several varieties. It may coincide with the surface of the wall, perhaps it will be protruding or, on the contrary, sinking.
For the construction of a balcony, a slab with different types fastenings For example, if we are talking about mounting a platform in the roof of a house, then it will be an attic. In this case, the balcony seems to be recessed into the roof and is more reminiscent of a loggia, since it often has two walls. However, other structures are most often used - a cantilevered slab or cantilever beams for fastening, depending on the wishes of the client and construction needs.
A house with a bay window on the façade attracts attention with its sophisticated and stylish appearance. Due to the protruding part of the building, the volume of internal space increases and the viewing panorama expands. A unique solution allows a large amount of light to penetrate into the rooms and allows the premises to be used for any purpose.
Living in the private sector in Moscow and the Moscow region has always been considered more comfortable and convenient. Unlike an apartment in a high-rise building, having your own house has a lot of advantages: the presence of a yard and vegetable garden, more free space, no noisy neighbors, the ability to arrange your home and site at your own discretion. Therefore, most people strive to acquire their own home, saving money for its construction. Many people want to build housing from scratch in order to make all their planning wishes come true. After all, having bought a ready-made house, something has to be altered, completed, decorated, and this requires considerable expenses.
It is not surprising that those who want to build their own house in Elektrostal, Noginsk and the region are always looking for help; at some stage they realize that it is impossible to do everything on their own. Knowing everything that is necessary about each stage of construction is simply beyond the power of one person (or even an entire family). The process will involve dozens of people (from a surveyor to a heating engineer) of various specialties. And the qualifications of each of them will ultimately determine how good the result will be. Our company offers you its assistance in the design, construction and finishing of buildings in Elektrostal, Noginsk and the region.
Our company provides professional services for the construction of houses and cottages in Moscow and the Moscow region, including in the city of Zheleznodorozhny. We build private cottages, both according to standard designs and individual architectural solutions. The engineering department of our organization, even at the design stage, will model a three-dimensional projection of the building, as well as the appearance of the accompanying infrastructure, so before starting work you can visually assess what your house will look like after construction is completed. The cost of construction for each building is calculated separately, taking into account all factors influencing the work: terrain, distance from infrastructure, deadlines for completing tasks.
Having your own home near Moscow allows you to work in the capital and enjoy the benefits of civilization. It gives you the opportunity to fully relax within your own walls, on your garden plot and surrounded by nature. Our company specializes in the construction of cottages and buildings of any type along the Kyiv Highway, including Obninsk, Naro-Fominsk, Maloyaroslavets. We offer future homeowners high-quality, inexpensive and prompt services for the implementation of planned construction.
We build houses in Yegoryevsk and the surrounding area according to standard or original designs, not only stone (brick, porous ceramic blocks or foam blocks), but also wooden houses. The construction of combined buildings has been mastered, in which the stone first floor guarantees solidity and reliability, and the wooden attic makes it possible to enjoy the environment of natural materials.
The villages of the Ramensky district have a very convenient location, which has a positive effect on all their characteristics and thereby determines the popularity of these sites for the construction of buildings. The main indicators include several positive aspects. Firstly, all roads are completely asphalted, which allows cars to move safely along the highway. There are no traffic jams, which ensures complete transport accessibility. Secondly, the weather and climatic conditions in the Ramensky district are quite favorable, which cannot please the customer, since the design of any house can be implemented in reality at any slope and on the desired site. Thirdly, having your own recreational area allows you to enjoy the picturesque places of the city and region, as well as have a pleasant vacation with health benefits.
Our company provides professional services related to the construction of houses on Shchelkovskoye Highway. The main development areas are Medvezhye Lakes and Shchelkovo itself.
Many people do not fully understand the meaning of the term "house box", which can lead to misunderstandings with contractors. To avoid problems, you should immediately specify what exactly is included in the range of services. As a rule, this is a structure consisting of a foundation, walls with floor slabs, and a roof. If the project involves flights of stairs, then they are also included in the overall complex. However, in each specific case the list of services can be significantly changed, naturally by agreement of the parties. Thus, builders can include in their work the construction of some structural elements: screeds around the house, porch construction, window and door openings, drainage systems and much more.
Thanks to guest house comfort and coziness for vacationers is significantly increased, since it is possible to provide them with separate housing. The construction of a separate guest house also indicates the high status and level of hospitality of the owner of the country estate. Even if there is sufficient space to accommodate relatives in the main building, separate accommodation will still be the best option for both hosts and guests.
Round houses cope with snow loads much better than their traditional counterparts. In addition, the streamlined shape helps reduce the negative impact of strong winds. Eg, round houses actively resist snow loads equal to 700 kg of precipitation per square meter. The building, made in the form of a sphere, is not afraid of winds with air mass movement speeds of up to 250 km/h.
The main indicator of effective planning for the construction of an ideal home is comfortable living in it for the whole family. First of all, this is a separate room for each family member. In addition to the master bedroom, you also need a guest room, which is best placed on the quiet side of the building, away from the noise of the yard.
Vertical construction of houses is the most optimal architectural solution, for carrying out work in urban conditions of Moscow and the region. Our company provides services for the vertical planning of sites intended for the construction of houses, the construction of functional high-rise buildings and the reconstruction of existing ones at fair prices. The vertical layout allows you to preserve green spaces, the natural topography of the area, and also ensures a complete arrangement of communications for drainage of waste and storm water.
Recently, autonomous houses have become quite popular among the population of our country and many other countries, which make it possible to ensure independence from traditional energy sources. Requirements for the construction of autonomous houses have not yet been formed, so for each potential owner of such a structure there are ample opportunities in terms of creating and implementing this or that project.
Services for the construction of new turnkey cottages in Moscow and the Moscow region are in particular demand, as more and more people are trying to spend their weekends fresh air, away from the noise and dust of the metropolis. Some families with children spend the entire summer in the countryside, and only return to the capital at the beginning of the school year. That is why modern cottages are being approached special requirements. They should be not just a place where a person spends only a few days, but a full-fledged home where one can live on a permanent basis.
The process of building cottages using monolithic technology occurs in several main stages. First on construction site special formwork is installed. Its type is selected depending on the type of future structure and the assigned architectural tasks. A special mixture is poured into the finished formwork, and the frame of the future building is made. The cost of work is determined based on the individual characteristics of the work.
Designing and building cottages is what our company has been doing for several years. Our high professional level combined with reasonable prices, as well as the use of the most modern technologies and a responsible approach to any business we engage in has created for us an excellent reputation and a wide range of clients. People turn to us when they need not just a cozy, beautiful and warm home, but the confidence that all stages of the construction of the house will go according to plan, and after commissioning the owner will not face any unpleasant surprises.
If you plan to build cottages from blocks, then the most common mortar can be used for fastening. As well as special glue made specifically for such purposes. There will always be some foundation irregularities present. Therefore, it is important to accurately measure the corners using a level, and start laying with the one that is on maximum height. To level the masonry in a vertical plane, a special mooring rope is used. It is stretched between the corners, and the masonry of the walls of the future cottage is aligned strictly along it. In the horizontal plane, alignment is carried out using a level. If irregularities are found, they are ground down using a special plane. The resulting dust is removed with a soft brush. Walls can also be leveled using a level, which can simultaneously work in three planes. Using such a device makes the work more accurate and simpler.
One of the most promising directions Modern construction of cottages is the use of aerated concrete blocks. This is an opportunity to build a comfortable cottage at a low price and within a short period of time. The presented technology is distinguished by its use innovative solutions and high efficiency. The use of aerated concrete allows you to build a country house or a comfortable cottage of any layout and architectural level of complexity. According to experts in this field, the pace of construction in this sector is increasing by more than 12% every year.
Cottages built from foam blocks are very durable, since these materials are highly resistant to adverse environmental factors. Unlike materials such as aerated concrete, foam blocks are made with more closed pores. Due to this structural feature, they are much less able to absorb moisture. A house made of foam blocks always remains dry and not susceptible to mold and moisture accumulation between the walls. Despite this feature, cottages made of foam blocks have the same high frost resistance and the same excellent sound insulation properties as other well-known building materials.
A modern luxury cottage is not only a beautiful appearance, but also comfort, convenience and coziness. When ordering or purchasing such an object, future residents expect that it will be exclusive and meet their ideas about an ideal home. The location of the home also plays an important role. Our specialists are ready to answer all your questions about the construction of an elite cottage and give comprehensive explanations on construction technology and materials used. Using a 3D visualizer, they will create a visual image of the future home and help you choose the most suitable interior, an integral part of which will be exclusive finishing made from high-quality materials.
After completion of the work, communications are carried out and the ceilings are finished. In this case, the wires are laid in such a way that they are carefully hidden. As for the ceiling, it can be covered protective composition, and subsequently varnished, whitewashed or covered with wooden panels (lining). If the cottage is built of wood, then a special coating is applied to its walls. protective agent. After this, the surface is varnished (this allows you to preserve the natural color of the wood). In the bathroom, the walls are leveled using plasterboard, and then the tiles are laid.
A typical cottage is a house built using time-tested technologies and designs. In this case, “standard” does not mean “standard”, “stamped” or “same”. In the process of creating such a home, we put together a huge amount of developments, analyzed the experience gained over many years and created a housing project that has a lot of advantages from the point of view basic designs, engineering communications systems and others technical points. At the same time, no one limits the freedom of the future owner square meters in the implementation of original design solutions.
Many people who want to build their own home choose brick as a material; its excellent performance characteristics, decorative properties and durability make it attractive to many potential customers. High-quality and environmentally friendly brick is an excellent solution that allows you to get a cozy and warm home that will not only serve you, but will also be inherited by your children. The construction of a brick cottage has its own characteristics, and this applies to every stage, from pouring the foundation to erecting the roof.
There are many requirements for a modern cottage - it must be as functional, beautiful, comfortable as possible, and, of course, cozy, so that you want to return to it again and again. So, what are the main requirements that our company is guided by when building modern, and, most importantly, comfortable housing?
Our company provides services not only for construction modern cottages, you can also contact us to carry out renovations in your home. If necessary, we can not only change the design of the room so that it meets your requirements, but also carry out major repairs, including replacement of roofing and flooring. You can also use the “turnkey repair” service and save yourself from unnecessary hassle by entrusting the work to a team of specialists who will help transform your home with high quality and in the shortest possible time.
Behind last years Old technologies and building materials have changed significantly and new ones have appeared that are used in the construction of cottages, country houses and other low-rise residential buildings. In the construction of modern cottages, materials such as brick, aerated concrete and ceramic blocks are widely used. The choice of cottage construction technology depends on the purposes of using the future building, the characteristics of the land plot, as well as the personal preferences of the customer.
Individual design and construction of turnkey cottages has a number of advantages that distinguishes it from other methods - the entire cottage project is created by you, here you indicate your wishes, starting from the number of floors and rooms and ending with the location of the furniture. A fixed budget is one of the main advantages of individual construction of cottages, that is, no unexpected expenses or additional payments. Design and construction are carried out under the leadership of one company, which is good news. This guarantees that the entire process of creating a home will take place without your intervention. Quick move, the house is equipped with everything necessary for living.
Typically, economy-class cottages include inexpensive but high-quality houses that are quite remote from large cities. All necessary communications are supplied to the house. The construction of inexpensive cottages is interesting because the house is built very quickly, which allows you to move into your own house within 2-3 months after purchasing the land. Buildings of this level are distinguished by a convenient and simple infrastructure that allows you to live in the house all year round.
Building a cottage or house is difficult step by step process, which requires serious preparatory work and long deadlines. The site on which the future building will be located is of great importance. It is necessary to take into account many legislative and natural nuances. For example, restrictions on the height of buildings in a given area, building density, and load-bearing qualities of the soil. The last parameter is especially important. Before you start step by step construction cottage, it is necessary to conduct a complex of geological studies, which includes laboratory analyzes of soils and groundwater, as well as topographic surveys. This helps to choose the optimal location for the building.
One of the achievements of engineering is the construction of one-story cottages not in the form of a brick box with walls 1 m thick, but using rational technology of casting concrete into permanent formwork. The building turns out to be monolithic, durable “for centuries”. Fire-resistant thin walls of 0.3 m effectively store heat and do not allow sound to pass through. They are placed on a shallow foundation. Significant savings on materials. Building such a one-story cottage is a pleasure, without heavy equipment and almost 10 times faster. There are savings at every stage of the work.
The foundation is the underground part of the structure that supports the entire weight of the erected structure and distributes the load onto the ground. The durability and reliability of the entire structure largely depends on the quality of the laid foundation, which is why this stage of construction requires special attention. It is important to choose the type of foundation wisely, calculate its cost, realistically assess the possibility of constructing it on your own, or choose a construction company that will lay a reliable foundation for the cottage.
Despite the fact that townhouses appeared in Russia relatively recently, their happy owners have already been able to experience all the benefits of living there. Of course, at the moment our country cannot boast of as many houses as in the UK, where the authorities have almost completely abandoned the construction of high-rise buildings. However, the experience gained in creating inexpensive townhouses already allows us to draw certain conclusions.
Brick is strong and durable; gas silicate and foam concrete blocks(in everyday life - foam blocks) have low thermal conductivity and, as is commonly believed, are relatively inexpensive. What material to choose for building a stone house? There is no clear answer we're talking about, rather, about an informed choice between these two options. To help you make an informed choice, in this article we will compare country houses made of brick and foam blocks.
What wall thickness is best to choose for permanent residence in a house made of foam blocks?
The thicker the walls, the less loss heat. But heat savings come at the cost of increased construction costs. In this article we will discuss issues related to the reasonable choice of the thickness of walls made of gas silicate and foam concrete blocks in a house intended for permanent residence.
Is a boiler room always needed in a country house?
A separate room for the boiler room and boiler room is, on the one hand, convenience in terms of operation, control and repair of equipment, and on the other hand, it is a loss of usable space. Here we will discuss in which cases it is possible to do without a technical room (boiler room and boiler room), and in which cases it is impractical or impossible.
Construction of houses from Ytong blocks
The construction of houses from foam blocks, i.e. from gas silicate and foam concrete blocks, has recently been very popular. Is there a difference which gas silicate blocks to build a house from? Why are some blocks better or worse than others? And is it worth paying attention to this?
Cladding a house with bricks
One of the common finishing options for all types of country houses is facing the house with brick. This type of finishing is attractive because it looks beautiful and stylish; externally brick houses look solid and solid, even if inside, under brickwork, a wooden frame or foam blocks are hidden; and it is, moreover, very durable: build it and forget it.
How does insulating its walls affect the ecology of a wooden house?
In order to wooden house was warm, that is, it complied with modern standards for heat retention, its walls need to be insulated. It turns out that from an environmental point of view, an insulated house is no worse, and in some cases better than houses from rounded logs or laminated veneer lumber.
How to properly insulate a house made of timber?
Since the walls of country houses made of logs or timber are, as a rule, 2-2.5 times thinner than modern thermal engineering standards require, in order for a wooden house to be warm, its walls need to be insulated. A good insulation option is to insulate the house from the outside using the “ventilated facade” technology.
Is it necessary to insulate a wooden house?
Wood, compared to brick and concrete, is a warm building material: its thermal conductivity is several times lower than that of brick, and about 30% less than that of gas silicate and foam concrete blocks used in low-rise construction. Only insulation - mineral wool or expanded polystyrene - has lower thermal conductivity. However, modern building codes, in force since 2000, have significantly increased the requirements for the ability of walls to retain heat. In accordance with them, the thickness of external walls made of solid wood should be more than 40 cm. Of course, houses made of laminated veneer lumber with a thickness of 35-40 cm or houses made of rounded logs with a thickness of more than 50 cm are extremely rare and expensive exotics. This means that you can either ignore modern building codes or insulate the walls of a wooden house.
Projects of country houses and cottages
The Country House company offers a large number of different standard projects country houses. The project you like is finalized taking into account the ideas, tastes, preferences and specific needs of the Customer, so that the house that we build for you will in no case turn out to be a replicated stamp, it will have its own unique personality. This applies to the architecture, layout, and decoration of a country house. In fact, from a standard one you get an individual project for a country house, and this is good, because only a house made “for yourself” will truly feel like “yours”, and you will feel like its owner.
Electric boilers in heating systems of country houses
Electric boilers for heating systems in country houses operate on the principle of a high-power instantaneous water heater. According to the method of electrical connection, electric boilers are either single-phase or three-phase. Their minimum power is 2.5-3 kW. Quite often, several electric boilers are included in the heating scheme of a country house.
Inca bridges
The Incas considered bridges to be such sacred structures that anyone who damaged them was sentenced to death. Perhaps the most unusual and impressive Inca bridges were the rope chacas, stretched across huge gorges, canyons and rivers.
The ropes from which these bridges were constructed were woven from fibrous grasses, and the ropes themselves sometimes reached the thickness of a human hand and a length of more than 53 meters. The Incas were engaged in maintaining the condition of the bridge and its repairs by special workers who were completely freed from other activities. The process of repairing such a suspension bridge was very dangerous and often fatal for the maintenance personnel. Today, only one bridge built by the Incas remains in the world.
It is more than 500 years old, it is called Q "eswachaka and it spans the Apurimac River in the province of Canas (Peru). Local residents to this day, preserving traditions, maintain it in proper condition and regularly use it for crossing, although its modern one exists very nearby , concrete brother.
Another bridge in Peru
The stone bridge (in Spanish it sounds like Puente de Piedra) in the capital of Peru, Lima, was built in 1608 according to the design of the architect Juan del Corral. People call this bridge nothing other than Egg Bridge due to the fact that during its construction the stonework was held together not with ordinary mortar, but with seabird eggs. According to Peruvian legend, it took more than 10,000 eggs. This bridge still stands today, intact and undamaged.
The construction of the world-famous 103-story New York tower involved the labor of 3,400 employees, more than 10 million bricks, 730 tons of aluminum and stainless steel, 473 km of electrical wires and 5,663 m3 of limestone. There are 3,194,547 electric lamps in the building itself, more than 80 km of heating pipes and 70 km of water pipes, 1060 kilometers of telephone cables and installed refrigeration equipment total weight 7450 tons. The tower's waste is also large: about 100 tons of waste are removed from the building every month.
The Empire State Building serves as the main lightning rod for all houses and buildings in the surrounding area, so it is struck by lightning at least 100 times a year.
The construction of this skyscraper cost $41 million, which was a huge amount in the 30s of the last century. The building weighs 365,000 tons and has a volume of 1,048,000 m3. For forty-one years, this building was the tallest structure in the world.
Houses made of dung
Many houses in rural Nepal are made from a mixture of cow dung, various waste materials, sand and clay.
Photo of cow dung cakes that are dried and then used as a building material.
And not so long ago, the Indonesian company EcoFaeBrick began to produce bricks, which contain cattle manure, which is present in abundance in Indonesia. The manufacturer claims that this environmentally friendly material is 20% lighter and 20% stronger than its clay counterpart. In addition, it is cheaper to produce.
But it remains a mystery to me whether such building material does not emit a specific aroma when heated in the sun’s rays. Otherwise, obviously living in a house...made of cow poop is a real process of getting closer to nature.
Buddha statue
In 1588, one of the most famous informal leaders of Japan, warrior, samurai and politician Toyotomi Hideyoshi, faced with riots in the province of Japan under his control, decided to prohibit ordinary people from owning weapons.
A hand-drawn portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who was nicknamed the Monkey for his repulsive appearance.
“People in all provinces are strictly prohibited from possessing any swords, including short swords, bows, spears, firearms or any other weapons. Owning weapons makes it difficult to collect taxes and, as a rule, incites uprisings,” he decided. And he ordered his troops to collect weapons from all the peasants for the purpose of melting them down (this selection of weapons from the population would later be called sword hunting). The resulting metal was used to make staples and nails, which were then used by more than 50,000 Japanese artisans over the course of 3 years to build a huge wooden Buddha statue at Hōkō-ji Temple (Kyoto). According to the chronicles, this 24-meter statue, called Kyoto Daibutsu, was so large that it obscured the sun and mountains. However, on August 14, 1596, a powerful earthquake destroyed both the temple itself and the huge Buddha statue. After the earthquake, in 1602 they tried to restore it by casting the destroyed parts of the statue in bronze, but again fate had its own way. During the casting process, careless workers caused a fire and completely burned the magnificent statue.
Now the largest man-made Buddha figure in the world is the 120-meter statue Ushiku Daibutsu, built in 1995 in Ibaraki Prefecture, 50 km from Tokyo.
Each side of the base of the largest pyramid in the world, known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops, is 230.4 meters. Thus, the footprint of this building would fit 10 football fields.
It is believed that the process of constructing the pyramid lasted 20 years, and its original dimensions were even larger. Its mass is now estimated at approximately 5.9 million tons, its volume at 2,500,000 m3. And if we take as a basis that the construction of the pyramid lasted 20 years, it is possible to calculate that about 800 tons of stone were laid by workers per day. In addition, since the Cheops pyramid consists of approximately 2.3 million stone blocks, over the course of 20 years, builders moved an average of 12 blocks every hour.
Almost all the stone blocks that make up this amazing structure are adjacent to each other with incredible high accuracy. Modern scientists, having studied this issue, have confirmed that the gaps between them do not exceed 0.5 millimeters.
For those who don't know, the US Department of Defense headquarters building is a pentagon.
And the history of the construction of this unusual structure is very interesting in its own way. The decision that the American War Department needed a new building arose in July 1941. Initially, government officials agreed that this headquarters should be built on the banks of the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia. And there were many requirements for its construction. Firstly, it was planned that its height would not exceed 4 floors, which predetermined its “spreading” in breadth and not in height. Secondly, and this was one of the main conditions, a minimum amount of steel had to be present in its design. The Pentagon was built as a reinforced concrete structure using 680,000 tons of sand extracted from the Potomac River.
The third condition was the ability of the building floor to withstand a weight of 732 kg per m2. This requirement arose from the assumption that the Pentagon, if necessary, could be used as a storage facility.
Construction of the Pentagon lasted approximately 16 months, and cost the American budget a tidy sum - $83 million. Its dimensions are also impressive: despite the fact that the height of the building is quite small - 23 m, each of the five sides of the building is 281 meters in length. To get around the Pentagon building, a person will need to walk about 20 minutes at a normal pace.
The building area is approximately 600,000 m2, of which more than half is occupied by office space. The Pentagon has five sides, five floors above ground, two levels underground and 28.2 km of corridors.
A lot has been written about this building of Chinese civilization, so we will limit ourselves to just one funny fact, which many consider true, while others consider it fiction.
There is an opinion that the Great Wall of China is the only human structure visible not only from space, but also from the Moon itself. Regarding the Moon, we can definitely say that this is a myth, and scientists have proven this more than once. But the fact that the Chinese wall is visible in low Earth orbit is still under debate. Moreover, these disputes have been resolved more than once even in courtrooms. At least, the astronauts claim that none of them was able to see the Chinese wall from space with the naked eye. However, even the European Space Agency once tried to officially prove that this was possible by posting an alleged photo of the wall on its website. However, quite soon representatives of this organization refuted their own information, saying that the river appeared in the photo. So, most likely, not a single existing structure on earth is visible from space. Even the Great Wall of China, no matter how much anyone would like it.
The John Hancock Tower is a 60-story, 240-meter skyscraper in Boston. Built in 1976, it held the leading position as the tallest building in England for 30 years. For its time, the Hancock Tower was an incredible architectural masterpiece that embodied all the latest technologies and modernist ideas of architecture.
However, despite all its masterpiece, this skyscraper is considered, perhaps, the most failed high-rise building of the 20th century. And there are many reasons for this. Firstly, the completion of its construction, which was planned for 1971, had to be postponed for as much as 5 years due to the fact that the process of constructing the building damaged almost all nearby buildings. Including the famous Trinity Church.
The project owners had to pay for all the construction miscalculations and repair work. And in total, the cost of the tower, which was originally $75 million, increased to $175 million. But the most important problem of the skyscraper was its large windows (1.2 m × 3.4 m), glazed with anti-reflective glass. The tower was less than a month old when, one bad day, dozens of glasses began to collapse onto the pavement on their own. The glass that did not fall out also behaved strangely - they made unusual sounds, “sang,” burst and cracked. It looked so mysterious, frightening and mystical that people fled the streets in panic and flatly refused to work in the ominous skyscraper. The architects tore their hair out, gave numerous explanations, apologized and hired workers to monitor the appearance of new cracks in the glass. But, however, they could not understand the reason for this behavior of the windows.
In October 1973, the tower's owners announced that they were forced to replace all 10,344 panes of glass at a cost of almost $7 million. Funny, about 5,000 of the replaced but intact panes were subsequently used elsewhere, and all of them were invariably... ordinary . Replacing this amount of glass took several months. At this time, many window openings were blocked with plywood boards, and soon the building among the common people acquired the shameful nickname of the Plywood Palace. People joked that Hancock Tower became the tallest plywood building.
But the windows turned out to be not the only problem with the built tower. Those few residents of Boston who dared to work in it constantly complained of “sea sickness” and motion sickness, because the skyscraper was noticeably swaying in the wind.
The building was strengthened, examined and often shrugged, unable to understand what evil spell was cast on it. Ultimately, several more millions were poured into it. And only after a long and expensive study in a wind tunnel did they understand the reasons. It turned out that the structure of the building, under the influence of wind and due to thermal stress between the internal and external glass panels, seemed to twist and lose its stability. It was the laws of physics, and not otherworldly forces, that were responsible for this.
Did you know that initially no one believed in the strength of the metal structure of the tower, believing that metal could not possibly be as durable as stone.
But the tower turned out to be very “tenacious”, even despite the fact that under the influence of the wind it really sways noticeably. 72 engineers and mathematicians took part in the design and construction of the tower, the name of each of whom is engraved on their “brainchild.” Another interesting fact about the world famous tower is that every 7 years a large team of painters completely repaints it brown. And this process takes no less than 50 tons of paint, and the color of this paint itself even began to be called “Eiffel Tower Brown.”
It’s curious, but it was thanks to the tower that the famous spy Mata Hari was “figured out.” Having hung a radio receiver on the tower in 1917, French counterintelligence soldiers were able to track its encryption, after which Hari was caught.
During the German occupation, the Nazis closed the tower to the public.
Photo from 1940
Nazi soldiers tried to hang a swastika on the spire of the structure, but it did not last even a day, torn off by the wind. In 1944, when Allied troops were approaching the capital of France, Hitler ordered Dietrich von Klotzing, the military governor of Paris, to blow up the Eiffel Tower, but he flatly refused to do so under threat of death. In 1960, Charles de Gaulle also wanted to dismantle the tower, albeit temporarily, moving it to Montreal for the Expo 67 exhibition. However, this plan was flatly rejected by the government and the public.
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