This section presents projects of houses, cottages, bathhouses, garages using construction technology from the two most popular varieties cellular concrete: aerated concrete and foam concrete. It is important to know that although these two building materials and belong to the same class of concrete, but in terms of structure, production method and masonry technology these are two completely different products.
Modern house made of aerated concrete PA-1644G
Total area: 164.48 sq.m. + 25.34 sq.m.
Construction technology: cottage made of aerated concrete.
Project cost: 32,000 rubles. (AR + KR)
Cost of materials for construction: RUB 1,987,000*
A house that combines the motifs of an old European rural cottage and ultra-modern façade solutions, layouts and technologies. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a brick-lined facade, large stained glass bay windows - these are the characteristics that immediately attract attention and set this house apart from the general range of standard buildings. No less magnificent interior layouts this small house in a residential area. Open type terrace, then an entrance hall and a wardrobe. From the hallway you can immediately go into the huge living room or turn into the kitchen. The living room is visually divided by an arch from the dining room. The dining room is separated from the kitchen, thus smells and noises from the kitchen do not penetrate into either the dining room or the living room. To the left of the living room there is a large bedroom and a boiler room. The boiler room, in full compliance with the norms and regulations for the operation of gas boiler houses, has separate entrance from the street and the volume of the room is over 15 cubic meters. Separately, I would like to say about the living room, which structurally has a second light, and also has a place for a fireplace. On attic floor There are two large bedrooms and a study. The bedrooms are made in a block design, that is, each of them has separate bathrooms. Residents can use partitions to divide these rooms into a bathroom and a wardrobe. The finished project of a house made of aerated concrete PA-1644G is an excellent example of modern architectural design of country houses.
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Project of a two-story house made of aerated concrete PA 154-0
Total area: 154.06 sq.m. + 25.99 sq.m.
Construction technology: aerated concrete blocks.
Project cost: 28,000 rubles. (AR + KR)
Cost of materials for construction: RUB 1,816,000*
Most popular project two-story house the most popular series of aerated concrete houses. In our catalog finished projects there are eleven more options for this house. They all have certain parameters and characteristics that unite them into a separate series. Firstly, it is simplicity in constructive solutions, which allows them to be positioned as economy-class houses. This is an ordinary square in a building spot, with a simple four pitched roof And rational layouts internal spaces first and second floors. Secondly, total area of these houses is in the range of 200-250 sq.m. Thirdly, all these houses are developed using construction technology from aerated concrete blocks. What, first of all, is interesting about this particular project. On the right, to the main building of the house, is attached covered terrace, which has an exit from the kitchen. Also on the ground floor there is a living room with a fireplace, a separate a guest room, vestibule, large hallway, dressing room, bathroom and boiler room. The comfortable porch is covered with a canopy from precipitation. On the second floor there is a large hall, three bedrooms, a storage room, separate bathroom and a bathroom. The walls of the house are lined with 400 mm thick aerated concrete blocks and external insulation is recommended. Finishing facade is made of decorative plaster and artificial stone.
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A house made of foam blocks is an excellent choice, provided that the construction technology is followed. The erected structure will meet safety requirements and will become reliable and durable housing for the whole family. The material itself will not hit the budget and will allow as soon as possible carry out construction.
If you have construction skills and free time, you can try to build with your own hands. You can entrust the matter to professionals who will provide a wide range of services: from choosing the best option in the catalog finished houses until complete completion of construction and finishing works. Below we will consider the nuances of independent construction.
Types of foam concrete
There are several characteristics of the material on which the construction process depends:
The density of foam concrete, which determines its purpose. It is designated by the letter D, next to which the number of kilograms per 1 cubic meter is written. m. material.
The structural block is characterized by high density (about 1-1.2 tons per cubic meter, D1000), structural and thermal insulation block (density ranges from 600 to 900 kg), thermal insulation (300-500 kg per cubic meter, designation D300).
Block type. Manufacturing technology makes it possible to obtain blocks of various sizes, with voids inside, with grooves and ridges, a special U-block for constructing a reinforced belt and lintels.
Block type. A second-rate block has chips and surface defects and may have irregular geometry. If masonry is carried out using cement mortar, unevenness is leveled by seams.
When glued, the block must have excellent geometry. A second grade block can be used for construction outbuildings, for laying gables, where sawing is required.
The size of the cells in the structure of the material. The pattern is simple: the larger the cell sizes, the higher thermal insulation properties, but lower strength.
Block storage conditions. Foam concrete is not afraid high humidity unlike aerated concrete. However, his specifications at high level humidity is still getting worse.
Color, which in the case of quality products should be uniform throughout the block.
Foam concrete house foundation
Construction of a house made of foam blocks begins with foundation works. The type of foundation is selected based on the intended structure and specific regional characteristics of the soil. For this purpose, engineering and geological work is carried out.
When installing the most popular strip foundation earthworks are being carried out. The bottom of the resulting trench is strengthened, a sand cushion is placed on it, reinforcement is carried out, if necessary, formwork is installed and a concrete mixture is poured.
In hot weather, concrete requires periodic moistening. It will gain nominal strength in 28 days at ideal conditions. Then it will be necessary to build a base, for example, from solid red brick, make waterproofing works and you can start laying the walls.
Walling
This stage implies knowledge of several essential aspects at once.
Secondly, you need to choose the right masonry adhesive. Some block manufacturers offer specific brands of glue, or even have their own branded glue. The technology of masonry work also needs to be clearly known.
You can also use regular cement-sand mortar, however, it will create cold bridges in the wall, so glue is preferable. The choice depends on the skills of the installer, the thickness of the seam, and the financial capabilities of the developer.
All work must be carried out at an ambient temperature of at least +5°C. Professionals recommend using special tools: notched trowel, carriages of appropriate sizes.
Thirdly, the foam concrete masonry must be reinforced to avoid the subsequent formation of cracks. The first row of blocks, every 3-4 rows, all openings, installation sites for floor beams and the roof system’s Mauerlat are reinforced.
Reinforcement technology depends on the type of material used. This could be mesh or reinforcement. Let's consider the option with reinforcement. You can use fiberglass or steel reinforcement with a diameter of 6-8 mm.
Using a wall chaser, a small groove is cut on the block. Then it is thoroughly cleaned of block residues and dust. Then it is filled with glue, into which they are pressed. reinforcing bars. Excess glue is removed.
The distance from the edge of the block to the groove must be at least 6 cm; with a wall thickness of 200 mm, one groove is sufficient. If the thickness is greater, make two. The corners are made smooth so that the reinforcement does not bend almost at a right angle (this leads to disruption of its structure).
Although foam concrete blocks They are impressive in size and are quite easy to work with, especially if you have an assistant. The requirements for masonry made from this material are: special requirements, if you know them, you can provide yourself with a reliable and long-lasting residential building.
Flooring options for a foam concrete house
One of the features of foam concrete is fragility, since the material is sensitive to high and local pressure of any structures on it. In places where the load is particularly high (openings, rafter system, floors), the installation of a protective reinforcing belt is required.
The latter allows you to distribute the local load over the entire length of the walls. The belt can be made of concrete by pouring it into pre-prepared formwork with reinforcement. Or use U-blocks designed for this purpose, which, among other things, reduce the heat loss of the structure.
As a material for floors one-story houses often used wooden beams, for two-story houses and houses with an attic - hollow reinforced concrete slabs.
Roof installation
The installation of the roof of a house built from foam concrete blocks takes place in several stages and does not differ fundamentally from a similar process for houses made of other materials. The nuances of the work will depend on the type of roofing structure chosen.
The roof can be pitched. Original version, which not so long ago was used exclusively for outbuildings such as garages, sheds, etc.
The gable roof will become the best option For country houses from foam blocks. Hip and attic options good for houses with year-round use.
Insulation of a house made of foam blocks
Some projects of houses made of foam blocks do not involve insulation work. Construction is often carried out using D600 brand block, which has excellent structural and thermal insulation characteristics.
However, the need for insulation may still arise. Then it is more advisable to use vapor-permeable thermal insulation materials, since foam concrete is a “breathing” element. Among them, first of all, it is worth noting mineral wool, produced in the form of plates and rolls.
When choosing a specific option, you must be guided by the principle: the vapor permeability of the insulation should be equal to or greater than that of the wall block.
Exterior finishing
There are several options for finishing foam block houses:
- brick cladding;
- installation of vinyl or metal siding;
- installation of lining;
- decorative plastering.
The external decoration of the facade gives the entire house an aesthetic appearance. In addition, it allows you to hide all the unevenness of the masonry itself, to give additional protection by cold.
The main requirement for the arrangement of facades is to ensure proper ventilation. Therefore, special structures called ventilated facades are installed. Or decorative plaster specialized for foam blocks is used.
Currently, more and more private developers and construction companies When constructing residential cottages, preference is given to foam blocks. It's relative cheap material endowed with many positive characteristics. At the SVOD-STROY company you can use the service of building houses from foam blocks, the prices of which will definitely please you.
Advantages of foam block houses
When building houses from foam blocks on a turnkey basis, it is used modern material, made on the basis of sand, cement and foaming agent. This type construction has a number of advantages:
- short construction time,
- environmental cleanliness,
- resistance to external factors,
- reasonable cost,
- the ability to implement any engineering and design ideas.
The implementation of projects for houses and cottages made of foam blocks is also attractive because the material is characterized by high strength, excellent heat and sound insulation properties, and resistance to temperature changes. The natural origin of foam concrete will ensure natural ventilation in the future house. For internal and exterior finishing You can use absolutely any materials.
Another advantage is lightness. That is why projects of houses made of foam blocks can be implemented on land with unstable soil. The material itself is highly breathable, while still being able to retain heat and coolness. This means that it is comfortable to stay in such a house at any time of the year, saving money on heating and air conditioning.
Our advantages
The company "SVOD-STROY" carries out the construction of houses according to standard and individual projects. Our catalog contains big choice ready-made houses made of foam blocks on a turnkey basis, the price of which depends on the area, quality of materials used and construction services. You can order the construction of a cottage with an area from 82 to 292 sq.m., and also choose the number of floors, bedrooms and bathrooms. We will help you build your dream home, in which all members of your family will be comfortable and safe.
Beyond design standard houses, we are engaged individual construction. If you already have a project for your future home, we will help you calculate the cost of construction and implement it in full accordance with your vision.
New materials are constantly appearing on the construction market. Foam block can hardly be considered an absolute newcomer in this area, although, of course, the history of its use is not as rich as brick or wood. Foam concrete is used as a raw material for the production of foam blocks. It is used for the manufacture of various products, but the most famous of them is the building material in question.
At the moment, it is actively used in the construction of residential buildings, auxiliary buildings, interior partitions, as well as in the process of cladding real estate in the low-rise sector. It is not difficult to explain the huge demand for foam blocks. It is enough just to list their main advantages.
The first thing that strikes consumers is that foam blocks have a relatively low cost. This becomes especially clear when taking into account the dimensions of the blocks themselves, which are more impressive than those typical for bricks. Big size By the way, this material can also be considered a plus.
But at the same time, the weight of foam blocks is quite modest. The reason for this is that the structure of the foam concrete from which it is made this material, is porous. Due to large quantity Without air bubbles, the mass of foam concrete is reduced, and the insulating characteristics are increased. For this reason, foam blocks can be used as a fairly reliable material for heat and sound insulation.
It should only be noted that foam blocks are suitable for construction only small buildings, the height of which does not exceed three floors. The reason for this is that, due to its porous structure, foam concrete is not strong enough to withstand heavy loads. Moreover, it cannot be used to lay the foundation.
Popular projects of houses made of foam blocks
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