The content of the technical characteristics of crushed stone About the value of purity The purity of materials for a crushed stone foundation is one of the parameters of its high quality. Foreign inclusions get into it. When choosing a material, it is necessary ...
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Why is it better to choose expanded polystyrene Building technologies that exist today enable developers to use several types of insulation: liquid (foamed), polystyrene, bulk expanded clay or slag, expanded polystyrene. Why do we recommend specifically expanded polystyrene? ...
How does the depth of foundation laying on the bearing capacity of the foundations?
Types of pile foundations with a grillage Due to the variety of construction technologies, materials used for pile-grillage foundations, there is a special terminology: base - a layer that perceives a vertical load, lying below the freezing mark; pile…
Slab foundation: scope and advantages The slab foundation refers to shallow structures and is, in fact, a special type of strip base. Unlike the latter, when building a house, it settles ...
Filling substances: sand and granite Universal auxiliary components interact with cement to obtain a durable structure. Regardless of the brand and type of dry product, the composition of the concrete mass includes: ...
The required thickness of the sand layer Many developers, without going into details, argue that the required thickness of the sand cushion for the foundation is 15 cm, it is this layer that is optimal and not ...
Horizontal waterproofing It is almost always used. The layer is needed so that moisture from the foundation does not rise up the wall. The work is carried out at the construction stage, when the foundation has already been poured and ...
Frame construction Building a country house using such technologies is best for those who want to assemble a cottage in the shortest possible time. Building a country house using such technologies is best for those who ...
Reinforcement of the strip foundation - ongoing work Calculation of how much reinforcement should be used for vertical and transverse reinforcement of the supporting structure; Calculation of the force of foundation pressure on the ground, reinforcement step; Type selection ...
Determination of the presence of impurities Impurities that can be observed in the sand In addition to the size, it is necessary to take into account the presence of organic matter and impurities. The presence of organic components, such as plant remains, etc., is unacceptable.
We make the foundation with our own hands Let's dwell on the main points of the question of how to make a columnar foundation from PVC pipes on our own. It is possible to make such a foundation without the labor of professionals, but ...
What tools do you need? Do-it-yourself foundation marking with the use of tools: Roulette; Cord; Hydro level and plumb bob; You will also need wooden pegs. Where to start markup? So how to conduct ...
Materials for production The choice of material for the manufacture of the grillage depends on several factors: type of foundation; foundation loads; type of soil; height of groundwater. Reinforced concrete The most convenient grillage option for ...
How to do it? First of all, it is necessary to prepare a project and an approximate estimate. But you also need to calculate the load, and decide on the type of soil. The drawing should initially be done on paper, and ...