Construction and repair of country houses: Stages

Often in the construction of a country house or villa are trying to save money - choose cheaper materials, windows are simpler, low-quality insulation. As a result, only a couple of years the building has to be restored. To the house as long as possible in need of repair, private construction should be entrusted to professionals.

Construction begins with site selection under construction. To subsequently regret the selected area, you must:

- explore the land on which it is planned to build an object;
- identify the possibility of laying communications;
- to assess the environmental situation and the condition of access roads;
- an estimate.

And only then begin construction. If competently approach to work, it will be possible to guarantee the following:

1. Your cottage or country house will stand for many decades, and the reconstruction will require not soon.
2. When repairs have the opportunity to expand residential and household size: convert a loft, build an addition, to reconstruct the roof and the local area.

3. Built house can be used year-round.
4. You will receive a full place to relax and stay the whole family.

Stages of construction and maintenance of country houses

laying the foundation. One of the most important steps that will affect the durability of construction and its safety. In choosing the material for the foundation depends on the type of soil, for example - is considered the most reliable sandy soil, and the least stable - clay.

Walling. First we need to decide on the material - brick, concrete blocks and wood. However, regardless of what kind of material was chosen in the first place to put the waterproofing layer.

Roofing. After the erection of the walls comes time arrangement of the roof. Materials for the roof and a great many to choose only help people in the know. The most common metal and shingles, as well as "Onduline."

Installation of doors and windows. The most reasonable would be the installation of three-layer double-glazed windows, a metal entrance door and interior doors made of chipboard. Prior to the completion of all the works they are recommended to cover the film.

Laying of communications. This includes the carrying out of external and internal wiring, heating pipes, drains and plumbing. It is best to plan in advance where and how communication will be laid.

lining. From interior and exterior will depend not only on the aesthetic appeal of the house, but also the comfort of living. For example, pay attention to the materials with water-repellent properties that protect the wall from damage due to condensate.

So much for private construction, repair is always strictly individual. Pre-need to carefully examine all the problems that exist in the existing building, and only then think about how to remedy the situation. Most private troubles - it's rotten insulation, leaky roofs, cracks due to the lowering of foundation.