Stages of the old house renovation

Dilapidation of buildings - a natural process, and if we take into account that the age of most of the buildings in the dacha community has passed for 50 years, sooner or later it may require reconstruction of the old houses. You can call the main symptoms that signal the need for repair:

- dampness in the rooms;
- the flow of the roof;
- freezing basement;
- blackening of wooden structures;
- deviation house vertically or horizontally;
- distortion of window and door openings;
- cracks and other defects in the foundation.

The scope of work to be carried out during the repair, depending on the degree of dilapidated and wishes of the owner.

Restoration of the foundation

One of the most difficult types of work. Defects can occur due to:

- general dilapidation;
- originally a wrong choice of the type of foundation;
- the construction of other buildings on the site;
- "slippage" of the soil.

In some cases, only minor repairs may be required, in the most serious - raising buildings and a complete replacement of the base. In both cases, require the assistance of professional builders, the only way you can ensure the longevity of the building.

Restoration of exterior decoration holiday home

If it is a brick cottage, the reconstruction of the walls should be done only after consultation with a specialist. It is extremely important to promptly identify any defects, cracks and shifts that can cause freezing damage and other serious problems. In any case require restoration of integrity masonry konopatka seams and crevices.

As for the frame house, it is more vulnerable to external factors than stone or brick buildings. Will most likely need to replace individual panels exterior finish, or completely change the skin, if it was originally installed incorrectly.

Restoration of roofing

Pre will need to check the general condition of the roof, identify design flaws and perceived causes of damage. Most often deformed truss systems that are subject to frequent moisture due to leaks. Also cause structural damage may be incorrect calculation loads, which causes subsidence of the roof.

During the reconstruction of the old house, you need a whole range of works: dismantling, repair rafters, improvement of heat and waterproofing. If you restore the newer cottages will be limited to replacing only the individual roof sections.

If you do not believe in their own abilities, it is not necessary to carry out the repairs yourself. Even small oversights can significantly reduce the time of construction operation or even cause more serious problems.