Partitions. The requirements for partitions are not very high, so most of those being built fully comply with them. So, for example, a partition built of brick with a thickness of 12 cm or a frame (made of steel or wooden profiles and filled with mineral wool) with a thickness of 12.5 cm has sound […]
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The staircase in the house should be not only beautiful, but above all safe and comfortable. Of course, the designer is responsible for the project of the house and for each of its components, but it is best to understand the structures and types of stairs yourself in order to choose the best option for
The device of the stairs in the house. Recommendations for selection. Read More »
When planning a kitchen, like any other room, it is necessary, first of all, to follow some basic rules regarding the location of functional areas and the placement of equipment. Workplaces in the traditionally equipped kitchen. One of the main requirements when planning a kitchen is its convenience and functionality. So everyone knows that when
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Over the years, the popularity of houses built from various wall masonry materials has not decreased. Molded stone walls continue to attract the attention of most developers. This wall material is non-combustible, durable, reliable, environmentally friendly and warm. At present, several types of wall materials are presented on the modern building materials market, differing in
Bearing walls. Help in choosing a material. Part 1. Read More »
silicate brick. This wall material is one of the most popular and loved by many generations of professional builders and private developers of building materials for the construction of load-bearing walls. One of its main disadvantages is fragility and low thermal insulation characteristics, while it has excellent sound insulation characteristics, high resistance to adverse weather
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The kitchen is one of the most used and especially popular places in the house, regardless of your lifestyle and habits. Whether you like to cook full meals, make pastries or just look at it in order to “intercept”, have a quick breakfast in the morning or prefer to gather a dinner party for a
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It is not so easy to build an ideal house in all respects – no one is immune from small problems and all sorts of accidents. The main task during construction is to prevent critical errors and miscalculations, which in consequence can cause a violation of the integrity and reliability of the entire building. Errors
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Walling. There are several technologies for building walls, but for any material used in this case, general structural requirements are imposed – geometric correctness of shape, verticality in plan, rigid connection of the external and internal elements of the wall. All erected wall openings (door, window, interior arched) must have reinforcement or lintels that can
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It often happens when, during the reconstruction of a house or during repairs, you have to perform a small redevelopment of the premises. In some cases, this may be prevented by the bearing wall of the building, which cannot be moved or demolished. This problem can be solved by arranging a door or window opening
Repair. We make an opening in the bearing wall. Read More »
Recently, passive houses have been gaining more and more popularity among private developers, their idea is being actively promoted. In many construction magazines and websites dedicated to construction, a large number of articles appear that describe the undeniable advantages and prospects for the development of building new houses of this particular type. Let’s analyze all
Passive house. Myths and reality. Part 1. Read More »
