What is usually overlooked when building a house?

About waterproofing

As strange as it may seem, sometimes when building a house forget about waterproofing. In regions with humid climates, this leads to undesirable consequences.

Why waterproofing important?

The lack of waterproofing leads to the ingress of moisture in the walls, dampness in the home, which in turn leads to the destruction and decay of the lower crowns. It is important to consider both the side surface waterproofing of the foundation as a whole, and waterproofing gasket material between the concrete foundation and the first crown (the binder beam).

The fact that it is important to comply with the requirements of the boiler

There is a range of fire safety rules in relation to the location of gas and electric boilers in homes. Specific requirements for wooden houses. boiler room size is calculated from the output of the boiler. The boiler must be present window for natural lighting and ventilation of the room. The door should be no thinner than 80 mm and it is necessary to consider the clearance from the floor to the door leaf for natural fresh air. Mandatory ventilation system, smoke - is desirable. Why is it important to comply with these requirements? Compliance with the requirements for the boiler room - a key point in the registration home at the BTI and Rosreestra. Violations will result in a denial of registration or fines.

About cracks in corners

Particular attention should be given to such elements as the wooden housing overlogging and corners of the house. The quality of these elements depends on the professionalism of the master-carpenter.

Why is it important?

Angles and overlogging - the most vulnerable places in the house on the heat loss. With significant gaps in the data elements of the house is cold.

The fact that it is very important to make installation pegs and dowels

Nageli - a wooden "nails" for connecting elements in the construction of the walls of the timber house. Dowel - essentially the same Nagel, only a larger diameter and length, for a stronger attachment to the construction of walls, in the assembly of roof system. It is believed that the house of laminated veneer lumber may be collected without dowels. Formally, this is true, it is really possible. But there are also negative effects. Why is it important to use nageli and dowels? Without pegs and dowels is not possible to ensure sufficient rigidity. Over time, this can lead to deformation of the vertical walls.

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