Being the most popular category of our portal, a selection of articles on building your country house is constantly updated with new materials.
New articles about building a house
Options and nuances of construction from all kinds of building materials, diagrams and technical regulations, reviews and comparisons of new products on the building material market and much more.
Building materials must be of high quality
In the 21st century construction companies in their activities they try to use modern construction and Decoration Materials, equipment, mobile machines.
Construction of a bored foundation
After marking and leveling the territory, the construction team begins creating a pile zone in accordance with the developed design.
Non-standard castings made of aluminum and plastic
To prevent rainwater from entering window sashes or window-wall joints, special metal sheets are installed at the bottom.
Choosing tile adhesive for heated floors
During installation ceramic tiles On heated floors, pay attention to the quality of the tile adhesive, otherwise the coating will quickly become unusable.
Polypropylene pipes. What to look for when choosing?
Everyone knows that in heating system and the main thing in water supply is the pipes. The quality and service life of the entire system depends on them.
How to cut and attach sandwich panels - nuances and installation features
Sandwich panels are very beneficial for installation. At the same time as installing sustainable pitching material, you are also installing thermal insulation on your home.
Production of wood concrete blocks and do-it-yourself equipment
We talked in more detail about the main advantages, selection and calculations of wood concrete in the article - the main characteristics of wood concrete, today we are talking about the composition, equipment options and the actual production of wood concrete blocks with your own hands.
House from sip panels in just 3 months
Construction of a private house Canadian technology of prefabricated sip panels is currently the most preferred option for those who primarily care about speed of construction.
Thermostructural panels
The main elements of the thermostructural panel are: metal carcass made of galvanized steel (0.7mm) with anti-corrosion coating and a layer in the form of expanded polystyrene. The panel frame forms a kind of thermal profile frame, which limits the formation of cold bridges.
Arbolite blocks. Production technology and main characteristics
As they say, “everyone praises his own trough.” That is why, in this article, we decided to carefully approach the issue of using wood concrete in construction, review the advantages and disadvantages, and also talk a little about the production technology of wood concrete blocks.
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; rather, it is a matter of making 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 smart choice 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, loss usable area. 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 most common finishing options for all types country houses- facing the house with bricks. This type of finishing is attractive because it looks beautiful and stylish; externally brick houses look solid and solid, even if inside, under brickwork, hiding wooden frame or foam blocks; 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 option insulation - insulation of 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 has lower thermal conductivity - mineral wool or expanded polystyrene. 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 wooden house.
Projects of country houses and cottages
Company " Vacation home» 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 essence, from the typical one it turns out individual project a country house, and this is good, because only a house made “for yourself” will feel truly “yours”, and you will feel like its owner.
Electric boilers in heating systems of country houses
Electric boilers for heating systems of country houses they work according to the principle instantaneous water heater high power. By method 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.
Articles about construction and repair
Articles about construction and repair is a very responsible occupation that requires the presence of certain knowledge and skills. The portal site was created for those involved in construction or repair work, and this section contains a large number of articles with useful information about this theme. These materials will help you find issues that arise during repair and construction work, study the features of various technologies used in construction and repair, and become familiar with modern trends interior design, etc.
Our catalog of articles about repairs- These are illustrated tips intended for those who decide to do the repairs themselves. Here you will find articles covering the latest construction equipment and tools, comparative analysis building materials from various manufacturers, tips for beginners, secrets of professionals, master classes and much more.
Articles in the catalog are arranged in thematic sections and cover the entire range of construction and repair work.
Articles about building houses. This section contains materials that will allow you to build a house with your own hands. You will be able to familiarize yourself with the stages of construction, read tips on choosing a site for a house and preparing it for upcoming work, compare the characteristics of capital and wooden houses etc. The section also contains useful materials, talking about the specifics finishing works, installation of stairs, doors and windows, arrangement of the basement, garage and other utility rooms.
Reviews on landscaping. Owners of country houses residential buildings It will be interesting to read the materials that contain information about the choice of materials for arranging flower beds, garden paths, artificial reservoirs. You will learn how to properly care for garden plot, water lawns and decorate them. It also contains tips on choosing and installing fencing and much more.
Repair section is a help for do-it-yourself repair enthusiasts. Find out more about the main stages of repair, preparatory work and selection of building materials. The articles in this section will help you carry out work on installing plumbing, replacing electrical wiring, insulation and sound insulation. Replacing floors, hanging ceilings, installing windows and doors, remodeling rooms and arranging a balcony - you can do all this yourself, using the tips from this section.
IN section Engineering systems collected articles on the topic of water supply, sewerage, electricity, heating, gasification, ventilation, protection systems, etc.
Catalog of articles about building materials. Here you can find articles describing the features of various paints, finishing, facade, insulation, roofing and other materials used in construction and repair.
Informational Equipment section includes information about various instruments, construction equipment and components. If you are looking for garden equipment, power tools or any construction equipment, this section is for you.
Publications about interior design. How can I remodel an apartment? How to decorate rooms, what style is most popular today? What new do furniture manufacturers offer? How to light your home? What indoor plants give preference? You can find answers to these and other questions in this section.
Chapter Master classes is a unique collection of advice from professionals. Step by step instructions with illustrations will help you resolve any issue that arises at any stage of the repair.
In chapter Miscellaneous collected useful tips and recommendations on legislation, design, construction technologies and other interesting topics.
