Building and finishing materials, modern building technologies

Construction and repairs are constant purchases of materials and a choice of technologies: from the construction of the foundation to the final finishing of the premises, we always choose something, order, buy. Some building materials have not changed for years: crushed stone, sand, cement, wood, clay - all this is still familiar to our fathers and grandfathers. Ask them how to use them. But there are a lot of new materials that not all builders know about: they appear almost every day and often greatly facilitate and speed up processes. For example, you know that today a house can be built using 20 technologies? There are only five old ones, the rest have all appeared in recent decades.

It is also very important to know how to properly use these building and finishing materials - both old and new. After all, their illiterate use can negate all their dignity, and sometimes bring harm. Some materials and technologies are so interconnected that they do not exist one without the other.

About what building materials there are - old and new, about their characteristics, qualities, characteristics of storage, use, technology of application - we will try to tell about all these things objectively. Our site does not sell anything, therefore we have no reason to hide or embellish anything. If we know any negative points, we will definitely tell you about them. If we know something good, we will also draw your attention. And if, suddenly, they did not say about something, please write your opinion in the comments. Perhaps we missed an important point ...

2 container module

The speed of construction, convenience and comfort for life, mobility of the house and the ability to embody a cool design idea are the key factors thanks to which modular houses and even buildings from block containers have become popular in the modern world. Russia was no exception, where requests for ...

arrangement of a sea container

In our country, they are so accustomed to traditional brick and concrete construction, focusing on SNiPs and GOSTs of the last century, that alternative types of construction are not even considered when choosing materials for the construction of houses. Homes made of shipping containers are very popular in ...

wooden floor

An important stage in the construction of any building is the installation of interfloor ceilings. They distribute the weight of the building elements above, such as the roof and walls, as well as the communications and interior details of the upper floors. To withstand a considerable load, strong floors are needed. In the article we will tell you which ...

mobile House

The housing issue remains an acute problem in our country. The high cost of finished housing, as well as land and building materials for construction, forces many families to rent an apartment or take out a mortgage, deliberately driving themselves into debt bondage for many years. Buying a mobile ...

Types of WPC decking profiles

Caring for the adjacent territory requires constant attention, time and money. Often you want to have a terrace, but the wood outside is a complete mess. Too much time and money must be invested to maintain a normal appearance. There is an alternative - decking made of wood-polymer composite (WPC). ...

Types of Izospan

Many building structures use vapor barrier, wind protection, waterproofing.One of the proven manufacturers of these products is an enterprise from Tver, which produces vapor-waterproofing materials and windproof membranes under the Izospan brand. The article describes the scope, technical characteristics and instructions for the use of Izospan ...

Photo of the channel

To make a strong frame, a profile pipe is often used. But this is not the only option. There is also a channel. Due to the presence of stiffening ribs at the folds, it has a high bearing capacity, lower weight and cost. And the dimensions of the channel in accordance with GOST allow it ...

Different color - different way of metal processing

Screws, screws, bolts - these types of fasteners have been used for a long time, but there are also self-tapping screws. What is it and what are their features? What types of screws are there, how to choose them?

what is soil and what is it for

Surface priming is one of the stages in the finishing work chain. It is needed often, but not always. First you need to know what composition is needed - when you need a deep penetration primer, and when you need a filling, adhesive. This is important as misapplication can become ...

There are sandwich panels for walls and roofs

Not everyone has the desire and ability to delay construction for several years. Moreover, there is no need for a long time. There are several technologies for fast construction. The leaders are skeletons. We get a full-fledged building very quickly at a minimum cost. But the frame is only ...

Heating

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