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 and ending with the final finishing of the premises, we always choose something, order, buy. Some building materials do not change 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 the 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 ...

There are also tongue-and-groove blocks that facilitate the process of erecting partitions.

A brick house is considered one of the most reliable. Houses are built from ceramic and silicate bricks. Both of these materials have adherents and opponents. What is good about silicate brick, what flaws it has, what types there are, standard sizes - everything ...

Masonry from gas blocks, even large ones, is easy

The past century has brought us a lot of new building materials. One of them is aerated concrete. This is a porous type of concrete, which is also called aerated concrete. The presence of air-filled pores made the material lightweight and warm. As a result, it is used both for the construction of walls and ...

The size of a block of expanded clay concrete is determined by standards

Choosing material for building a house is very difficult. The house needs to be warm, reliable and durable. And also, it is very desirable that the material for the construction of walls is inexpensive. It is very difficult to “fit” all parameters in one material. One of the options is blocks of expanded clay concrete. ...

Flat slate is a cement to which a reinforcing agent, chrysotile, is added. In the new standard, it is described as chrysotile cement sheet

No matter how much money is saved, it is always not enough for repair and construction. In the process, the question often arises about inexpensive, but high-quality, reliable and durable materials. It is very rare to find an option that meets all these criteria. But one of these - ...

Now everything is clear even with new designations

For more than fifteen years, a standard has been in effect that more fully describes the composition and characteristics of cement. According to the new standard, cement grades are indicated by Roman numerals, as well as the amount and type of additives, compressive strength class and hardening speed. In general, in ...

The quality of cement depends on the proportions

When purchasing building materials, it is important to accurately calculate their quantity. Both lack and excess do not bring joy. It is generally believed that "interception" is better than "undercoverage", but not in the case of cement. This material cannot be stored for a long time and therefore it is worth it for sure ...

The weight of the cement bag can be 25 kg, 40 kg and 50 kg

It is not worth buying excess cement. When stored for a long time, even in a dry room, it loses strength. In a year, it will be 50% of the nominal. That is why when purchasing it is worth knowing how much binder is required. But there can be problems. Proportions for concrete mortar ...

The technical characteristics of concrete grade M200 allow it to be used for pouring a strip foundation

In private housing construction, concrete is used everywhere. Foundations, blind areas, paths are made of it. Often, concrete of the B15 M200 brand is used for these purposes - this is the best option in many cases.

Gravel concrete M300 is used when pouring the foundations of private houses and cottages

When pouring the foundation of a private house of almost any type, it is recommended to use concrete M300 B22.5. Its properties are optimal for the conditions of our country.

In order to make concrete grade M 400 and at the same time achieve the design strength, a rotary or screw concrete mixer will be needed.

During construction, repair, reconstruction, you often have to save money, since the budget is not rubber. Many processes and solutions can be done independently, without compromising quality. But this is not always possible. Most often, they try to save money on the preparation of solutions. Price for concrete with ...

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