Do-it-yourself construction from foam blocks is now becoming widespread. The fact is that the material presented is easy to process, structures are built from it quickly, it provides thermal and sound insulation and is reasonably affordable. The advantage of foam blocks is environmental cleanliness, resistance to temperature extremes.
Now you can take a closer look at the construction procedure itself. To build a garage of foam blocks with your own hands, you should first draw up his project on paper. If you do not know how to do this, look for a ready-made plan. It will be ideal if you consult with an appropriate specialist who will take into account the type of soil, external factors and other nuances.
Now you can choose a suitable territory and begin preparatory work. Naturally, the building should have a driveway and not interfere with neighbors. In order to build a garage from foam blocks with your own hands, you need to determine the solution with which the elements will be attached to each other. Since the material has some surface irregularities, the mixture should compensate for them. Most often, special glue or ordinary
cement mortar is used for construction
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The foam block garage must have a foundation. At the same time, it can be built from the same material. The base should be strong, but the foam block is lightweight, so it will be good to keep the structure even on heaving soil. For the foundation, you should dig a trench, the depth of which will not be less than 1 m. You can strengthen the base with a sand cushion, reinforcement, as well as a small layer of concrete. Also, one should not forget about the waterproofing of the base, since the groundwater level may rise, or it will rain heavily, and the water will fall into the room. Further it is possible to stack blocks. During operation, it is advisable to carefully monitor the level of masonry. Seams should be neat and be no more than 1-3 cm.
Since the building material is fragile, you should not use a normal hammer for leveling. It is best to pick up a rubber tool. A garage from foam blocks with their own hands is being built very quickly. During the construction, one should not forget about the ventilation of the room. The most correct option is the supply and exhaust system.
You should also equip the beam, which will be located above the gate. It must be securely fastened.
To make the garage comfortable to work, it should be insulated. To do this, you can use polystyrene or glass wool. However, be careful, because there will be sources of increased danger in the room, so it is better to choose an insulating material that will not lend itself to burning.
The last stage of construction will be the organization of the roof, roofing and installation of gates.
This is how a garage is built from foam blocks with their own hands. It should be noted that the building is very strong and reliable, while you do not need to invest a lot of money in it. Moreover, you do not have to hire a team of workers.