Construction round cellar: a personal experience

article "Is it possible to feed themselves from the kitchen garden" We addressed the issue of the necessity of building a cellar - a place where you can store in the area grown vegetables and home-made. We continue this theme. Our portal has already described in detail Construction technology of the cellar with a high groundwater table. In this article we will talk about the stages of preparation for the construction of an unusual round brick cellar with a "twist".

Theory

When it comes to the idea of ​​the need for the construction of the cellar, there is a lot of questions: how to build a cellar, from which, what size, how it bury in the ground, etc. that outline the milestones, the following principles - first study the type of soil on the site, find out the level of groundwater and only then take a final decision.

Based on these data, can immediately be found out, that the recessed portion on the cellar build disadvantageous because at high level Groundwater complex for reliable waterproofing of underground construction measures, as well as material investments will exceed all reasonable limits. Conversely, if the water in the area there, or she is far away, the construction of a sunken cellar profitable and will punch a hole in the family budget.

An interesting approach to the construction of the cellar member of our portal with the nickname NOnono__13.

NOnono__13 (User FORUMHOUSE):

The construction of the cellar began with the purchase of the "right" of the earth. When my children decided to buy a suburban area and was asked for my advice on choosing, I told them that the most important condition - the depth of the groundwater. The deeper, the better. So they did.

Following the acquisition of land with an old foundation, which decided to dismantle, before the construction of the house, "gardeners" have decided to first build a greenhouse, cellar and pour a new foundation. Construction of greenhouses and cellars NOnono__13 I took over.

If the construction of the greenhouse did not cause any particular problems, the construction of the cellar - a serious problem which unceremoniously not solve. Before you start work "on the ground", the user has decided to thoroughly study the theoretical part.

NOnono__13 (User FORUMHOUSE):

I wanted to develop an optimal cellar project and minimize all drawbacks cellars built "by eye".

On the theory and development of the project it took 4 months. During this time, the user has studied different books, studied all the possible information on the Internet, looked at videos and websites on the subject of construction. Also NOnono__13 I remembered all the cellars, in which he had ever come down.

When this was taken into account: whether it was convenient to go down into the cellar, that is, Does the ladder, whether it is convenient in the cellar of the condensate, if there are cracks in the walls, there overlapping sags, etc. Such a comprehensive approach has helped create a clearer picture and evaluate soberly the pros and cons of different structures.

There is nothing worse than to redo already constructed objects, and excessive savings and attempt to use poor quality materials eventually turns into a monetary loss.

So after brainstorming has compiled a list of requirements for optimal cellar:

• Area and volume. Dimensions cellars are directly proportional to the number of family members. Those. it is necessary to calculate in advance, how many products will be stored in the cellar. Build a small cellar, which will be packed to capacity, and which just do not turn around, equally bad, as well as to erect a large building, which is not the volume is full. Hence we calculate the dimensions of the room. You can navigate to the following figures - for a family of 4 people need 6 m² and 15 m³ volume.

• Strength. Walls and floors cellar should be guaranteed to withstand earth pressure.
• Durability. Materials used in the construction of the cellar, to serve for decades. We make a reliable waterproofing the walls, use building materials that are on the "right place". Those. properties of the materials should be predictable in the long term, in view of their "work" in an aggressive subterranean environment.
• Temperature and humidity conditions. In the cellar, regardless of the season and the ambient temperature should be + 3-5 ° C. For the humidity level corresponds to the ventilation system, wherein the walls and ceiling of the cellar should not form a condensate.
• Stairs. The cellar must keep comfortable staircase, With the passage width is chosen so that the ladder can go to the man, holding two buckets.

They were also formed additional requirements to the cellar:

• The presence of artificial light.
• Opportunity to build in the "one hand" with minimal involvement of heavy construction equipment.

Home "highlight" of the cellar - the ability to go into a room without going outside (important in winter), and the ability to go into the cellar, without entering the house (important in the summer).

NOnono__13 (User FORUMHOUSE):

I do not think I took up the construction of the cellar, if it was separate from the house. Just imagine - go to the cellar in the cold, in warm clothes, snow clearing, only to take a jar of pickles. It is short-sighted. The cellar should be convenient. No wonder I spent 4 months of calculations and thought through every detail. Main feature of the cellar - the ability to go down to his home in a home clothes and flip-flops. I took the jar and returned to a warm room. Snow, blizzard, rain or talking on the street, I do not care.

For this cellar in the future it will be connected with the house special corridor, and this transition (the place under him) laid down in advance in the project.

The choice of material for the construction of the cellar

Ask yourself the above questions, NOnono__13 I focused on the next most important task - the choice of material for the construction of the cellar. Because GWL in the area is low, and eliminated the need for waterproofing (it was replaced by the so-called "clay Castle"), it was decided to build a completely buried cellar. In spite of the larger volume of earthworks associated with the digging of deep excavation, construction of the buried cellars have a significant plus. At this depth the year kept the same low temperature. But here lies one of the major "gotchas."

NOnono__13 (User FORUMHOUSE):

To exclude the possibility of freezing of the upper part of the cellar and maintaining it in a constant temperature it was assumed that over the overlap is 2 meters of soil.

The whole mass will put pressure on the ceiling, walls and cellars will suffer even more pressure. Those. for the construction of necessary durable material that can withstand the expected load.

NOnono__13 considered three options for the materials for the construction of the cellar:

• Making a monolithic cellar made of concrete.
• Collect cellar of concrete blocks.
• Fold the brick cellar.

After weighing all the "pros" and "cons", construction stopped on the brick.

NOnono__13 (User FORUMHOUSE):

Why did I choose it? Brick - an environmentally friendly material. In contrast to concrete, it is less prone to condensation. But most importantly - you can build a brick cellar alone.

Based on these data, the thickness of the walls of cellars decided to make 250 mm, i.e. masonry in brick, which will provide the necessary strength. Further, knowing the desired wall thickness and effective area, proceed to the selection of the geometric shape of the cellar. Traditionally, most builders choose to cellar a square or rectangular room.

Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. During the construction of the square space (square - economical and convenient form) goes to 5-10% less material and time than the construction of a rectangular.

But NOnono__13 after deliberation decided to move away from traditional forms and build... a round cellar.

NOnono__13 (User FORUMHOUSE):

Of course, I did not invent anything new. Round, arched, etc. Structures are known for hundreds of years. I'm more surprised that I have not seen in Siberia, no cellar of this form, although I think that someone is built like. After all, this form has a number of advantages over the square and, especially, rectangle.

User guided by the following reasons:

• Circle, due to its geometric shape, can withstand a greater lateral pressure of soil on the wall.
• On the construction of the round cellars takes 10-12% less material than an equal area construction square room.
• Because in a round cellar no corners in the room easier to maintain an optimum temperature and humidity conditions.
• Spread from a brick cylinder easier than a box. There is a lack of angles.

Once the user has decided that he will build a round cellar, built of brick, he thought out the details, namely: its inner diameter, height, way out of the cellar. Once the project has been fully developed, NOnono__13 He has started construction work on what will be discussed in the second part of the material. Stay tuned to our website!

The topic on FORUMHOUSE collected all the details of the construction of the round cellar with "highlight". Also we advise to study the materials, which explains non-standard construction technology of cellar with a superstructure in the form of a shed and are Tips to destroy the mold and get rid of dampness in the cellar. And in our video reel shows how to make waterproofing the basement at high groundwater level.

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