No matter how spacious your home may be, in some cases it may require completion. And sometimes you just want to make the house more spacious by adding a veranda to it, or more functional - in this case we are building a garage. From whatever material construction was carried out initially, most often an extension to the house of foam blocks is carried out.
Foam blocks: convenient and profitable construction
The advantages of this material abound. Firstly, it is very simple to build from it, and therefore you can cope with the construction of the extension yourself. Secondly, foam concrete is easy to process, so it can be sawed if necessary, and installation is very simple. Thirdly, the blocks are light in weight, so there will be no transportation problems either. It is important that the material is environmentally friendly and fire resistant, and therefore an extension to the house of foam blocks will be reliable and durable. By the way, depending on its type, you should choose a brand of foam concrete. For example, if the bathroom will be located in the room, the material should choose a low density and high thermal insulation.
The construction of outbuildings from foam blocks: the main stages
The construction of an additional room needs to be paid close attention. That is, it’s worth starting with the development of the project and its approval by the necessary authorities. But before designing, you should consult a specialist to study the features of the soil. It depends on them the further installation of the foundation, the erection of walls and so on. An extension to the house of foam blocks can have a different foundation - it all depends on the conditions for its further operation. Most often, installation using an expansion joint is chosen , since it is easier to perform.
After laying the foundation, walls are erected, as a rule, installation is carried out from the corners. Due to the smooth surface of the material, the solution is applied simply and thinly. For better adhesion of the mortar to the surface, the lower side of the foam needs to be moistened. The rows of foam blocks are bonded with adhesive mortar, as well as laying reinforcement - it, in combination with cement, adheres to the structure very well.
The extension to the house of foam blocks should be as stable as possible and protected from deformation. Especially for this, the building structure is surrounded by reinforcement. Moreover, it is carried out already on the finished walls, since such a belt will weigh a lot. After the reinforcing belt becomes strong, you can do the installation of ceilings. Most often, they are made of wood - well-dried and processed with antiseptics.
An extension of the foam blocks is built quite simply, but it is important to carefully fulfill all the requirements. And the apparent external unpresentability of foam blocks is easy to hide under various facing materials. The main thing is that the construction of a new room will not result in too high costs due to the economy of the material. In addition, the construction process can be completed very quickly, the main thing is to comply with the entire technological process.