Modern suburban construction is an opportunity to erect a structure that will significantly differ in appearance and layout. Today, you can implement almost any design idea on your site, the most important thing is to choose the right project and material. Along with brick and wood, expanded clay concrete is in demand today, which is distinguished by a number of positive properties.
Projects of houses from expanded clay concrete blocks: what are the features?
To begin with, it is worth noting that expanded clay concrete is a unique material, since it consists of expanded clay and concrete at the same time. It is the composition that plays a large role in the popularity of blocks in the construction of residential buildings. Expanded clay is small granules that look like pebbles, but are also lightweight. They are formed from clay of fusible grades, after which they are fired. This process is very fast: while the clay boils during heating, pores are formed in its structure, which are filled with air. It is thanks to them that lightweight expanded clay concrete is achieved. And due to the presence of concrete in its composition, high strength, lightness and the ability to better retain heat are achieved.
Many owners of suburban areas decide to build a private house. Projects offered by construction companies provide an opportunity to implement a variety of ideas. That is, each owner of the site can build housing in any style solution using different building materials. However, more and more buyers choose house designs from expanded clay concrete blocks.
Firstly, they are ideally suited for the construction of walls, partitions, arrangement of window and doorways. Secondly, the material is durable, resistant to low temperatures, so it can be used even for construction in regions with a cold climate.
Thirdly, the use of expanded clay concrete allows to reduce heat loss in comparison with the same brick by 40%, and this is a worthy result! And thanks to its porous structure, unique indicators are achieved in terms of degree of protection against noise. Thus, it becomes clear why house designs from expanded clay concrete blocks are so popular with buyers. At the same time, the cottage will be environmentally friendly and durable, and therefore investing in it will definitely be profitable.
How to build a house?
Today it is fashionable to build non-standard housing, that is, based on an interesting and original style solution. Therefore, it is not surprising that in suburban cottage villages there are buildings erected in the traditions of Scandinavian or American construction. Projects of houses from expanded clay concrete blocks open up great opportunities for those who want to implement an unusual solution. If you like cottages with bay windows, attics, built-in pools and saunas, then among the developments it will not be difficult to find the one that suits you.
Sometimes the customer himself knows very well how he wants to see his house, and is even ready to offer his ideas. In this case, construction companies are moving towards and are ready to develop individual exclusive projects of cottages that will differ not only in the original exterior, but also in each element of architecture and artistic decision. However, it should be understood that individual projects are more expensive than standard designs, so you should correlate your wishes with your capabilities.