Soft blind area around the house

Blind area is protected from moisture, saves the foundation (the foundation of the house) from destruction. Some do not do blind area and consider it from the optional - for the complexity of the process. But there is a way to simplify the device blind area, which does not require large expenditures for the cement and other materials.

Everyone knows that no moisture gets under the base of the blind area, and it has a bad effect on the strength.

Otmsotka is 2 types: monolithic and soft. Soft variant can be made for floating floors or simply with gravel, pebbles and so on. The rigid, monolithic otmostka immediately directs the water along an inclined surface. Soft absorbs water, and then it is removed to the drain.

Soft blind area of ​​concrete last longer with proper installation.

Soft otmostka never breaks out - for swelling. Moreover it is an economical and easy way. It does not have anything concrete. Soft blind area is made of gravel, pebbles, grass, fine gravel and so on. material.

How do blind area with their hands

The most important thing - a layer of waterproofing. It is necessary to choose a sound to withstand finishing layer. Some dim as roofing waterproofing, polyethylene (frost). But it is better to use a profiled membrane made of polyethylene. She particularly sturdy and durable.

The membrane is placed upward protrusions. Seams are glued. She must go to the wall and to be fixed to a heater and a cap.

Before waterproofing is necessary to insulate the blind area. This is optional, but recommended if you have a basement. To remove this layer of soil to the desired depth (about 40 cm.) With a slope (structure 5 degrees). Pour sand or clay (layer about 10 cm.), The insulation stack and tamped. You can use a Styrofoam. Further strengthen its not necessary.

Along the edge of the blind area is placed in the drain pipe recess done beforehand.

Waterproofing cover layer of sand. Then there is a layer of geotextile. He will not mix the sand with gravel (about 15 cm.). Rubble fall asleep plank and another layer of geotextile. Then again, the sand and at the finish line - gravel, crushed stone, gravel or other material.

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