Stages of construction Calculation of the future foundation: the location of all piles, their dimensions and the required length. Layout of the site in accordance with the project. Milestones are installed in the corners, connected with a rope and according to the scheme ...
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Installation of slabs Let us consider the algorithm of actions for constructing a foundation made of flat foundation reinforced concrete slabs. Preparation There are some preparatory work to be done. The slab should be laid evenly, carefully leveling the base and removing vegetation. Under…
Preservation of the foundation in the winter: options In order for the foundation of the future house, pre-filled and already completely ready for further work, does not crack over the winter, it can be preserved by one ...
Base for a light building If there is a need to level the foundation under a light building, a wooden frame is placed, which is brought to the level by placing bars of different thicknesses. However, this design does not ...
More about clay castles The aged plastic dough obtained by mixing clay with water acquires unique properties after tamping. A thick layer of the laid mixture forms a water-resistant screen that protects the foundation ...
Protection of the foundation from excess moisture, arrangement of drainage Regardless of the type of tape used, in order for it to serve for a long time, it is recommended not to neglect the arrangement of the waterproofing layer. It is carried out in two ways: Laying roofing material….
What is sulfate-resistant cement Sulfate-resistant cement is a material that significantly expands the possibilities of using concrete solutions in construction for aggressive conditions. The need for it is dictated by objective circumstances when ...
The principle of calculating the depth In most cases, a strip foundation is calculated for buildings. Therefore, the question often arises: how to determine the depth of the foundation? You can answer it by counting all the loads from ...
Types of steel reinforcement by type of production The properties of steel reinforcement directly depend on the method of its production: hot-rolled steel (marked with the letter A) is processed at very high temperatures, which lead to ...
Why insulate the foundation of the MZLF The outer layer of the heat insulator on the foundation tape solves several problems: it keeps the geothermal heat of the bowels - the soil under the building does not freeze, the forces of frost heaving will not arise ...
Types of piles used for the foundation Today, there are several types of piles that can be used for the construction of a pile foundation. Among them: Driven piles. Screw piles. Bored piles. Consider ...
How to install a fence on an uneven area On an uneven area with a slope, the fence can be placed with the same slope along the upper level or stepped. If a profiled sheet is used for the fence, then ...
Installation of the floor When building a bathhouse on screw piles, it is important not only to create a foundation according to all the rules and accurate calculations, but also to take the installation of the floor in this room seriously and responsibly. There are two options for creating it: ...
How to make a cellar in the country Before starting the construction of a cellar in the country, you need to understand the classification of such structures. So, it is customary to call the basement the underground part of the cottage or another ...
Construction The standard monolithic slab is a pie-shaped structure with the following layers: Compacted soil surface (base of the pie). It is prepared by carefully leveling the site and tamping the surface layer. Geomembrane, ...