Foam block – very light and easy to work material. Not the most experienced builder can cope with him in full. Large block of foamed concrete are placed on a special glue. All you need is a good project and a little accuracy.
Pen -block construction: materials and recommendations
By and large, it is just concrete, which was previously fenced and froze with air bubbles inside. Thus, it turns out very warm, “breathing” and rather strong stone. It is ideal for the construction of both small summer houses and quite decent cottages for permanent residence.
You do not need heavy equipment or special tools to work with such material. The stone is easily formed by a simple drill or perforator, however, when carrying, transporting and laying, some accuracy is also required – the strength of the stone body weakens to its corners. In addition, like any “brick” he requires a certain percentage of “marriage and battle”, do not forget about this when calculating the material and its purchase.
It is best to put such a stone on a special glue. Firstly, it allows you to create unique thin seams of 2-3 mm, and secondly, the stone itself grabs well. The cold bridges will simply come from from.
For external and interior decoration, you need plaster or materials that do not prevent the breath of such a wall. In other words, possessing vapor permeability. Yes, they are more expensive than the simplest plasters, but you will get a very comfortable atmosphere in the room. And in comparison with the total low cost of construction, their price will not be so noticeable.
Pen -block construction: process
For construction from foam blocks with your own hands, you do not need to build a serious foundation. Such a house can even stand on the stove, however, a good option will serve as a non -interpreted strip base for it. When erecting it, you especially take care of the evenness of the upper surface of the foundation. If it has a “potholes” will have to align the horizon with a layer from the solution, otherwise the wall will also not be even.
Cover the finished base with a layer of waterproofing. It can be both only or liquid bitumen, but it is best to use special penetrating mastics for this.
The first row is placed on the solution. First install a corner stone, strictly along the axes, and then put everything else. Wall reinforcement is carried out by laying or rods of reinforcement in strokes or reinforcing mesh every 3-5 rows. Masonry is carried out with mandatory dressing of a vertical seam.
Window and doorways are also separately reinforced with corners or jumper. They can be bought or poured independently by setting the formwork. The rafter system is exhibited according to your project, as a rule, Mauerlat is tied to this. It is attached to the anchor previously laid in the wall.