The reliability of any construction depends on the foundation.It must have the characteristics of strength and resistance to external influences. The blind area at the same time protects the base, diverting thawed and rainwater. It has one more function - it acts as a comfortable concrete path around the building.
If the house is erected on the territory with heavingground, it is recommended that the insulation of the blind area and the foundation. These manipulations allow to exclude problems expressed in the destruction of the walls. If you do not work on the insulation of these components of the building, the heat will leave the space of the premises, condensation will form on the walls, leading to the appearance of fungus and mold.
Some home craftsmen believe thatinsulation of the blind area and the foundation there is no need to produce, if the house does not live year-round. But this is not the case for several reasons. The first of these is that, as a rule, country houses have not so impressive weight, the force of frost heaving raises and lowers the base, leading to the occurrence of cracks. Over time, these small errors can cause complete destruction of the building.
Warming of a blind area and the base byStyrofoam has gained fairly widespread popularity. This heat insulator is characterized by zero capillarity, mechanical strength and low water absorption. This insulation is environmentally friendly and shows a long lifespan.
Работы по теплоизоляции отмостки следует carry out the method of laying cloths of material in one layer. It is recommended to use sheets whose thickness is limited to 100 mm. However, you can apply an alternative solution: mounting sheets of 50 mm in two layers. The process will not be accompanied by too much effort. It is important to remember that on top of a layer of expanded polystyrene should lay waterproofing polyethylene, which has an impressive density. They can be a planter or art studio. Such manipulations are necessary to protect the insulation joints.
Warming of pavement and plinth for houses thatare heated in winter, although it may not be produced, but recommended. In order to protect the base, around it should dig a trench, the depth of which is equal to 30 cm. It is necessary to get rid of the root systems of plants, if we ignore this rule, then the sprouted grass will destroy the blind area. According to the technology, the trench width is equivalent to the depth of soil freezing, but, as a rule, this indicator is made equal to the width of the heat insulator sheet, that is, approximately 100 cm. This will reduce the amount of material waste. It is necessary to dig in such a way that the trench adjoins the house.
На дно следует уложить песок, толщина слоя which is equal to 10-15 cm. The resulting pillow must be well shed with water and compacted. This is followed by a 10 cm layer of rubble, which must also be compacted. Only now it is possible to install insulation, if there is a need, then a reinforcing mesh is mounted on top of it.
The space between the sheets of insulation and the walls of the building must be filled with foam, which has the qualities of moisture resistance and is designed for outdoor work.
Formwork should be installed along the edge of the trench,which should be based on the board. Structures should be given a height of 10 cm above the ground. This is necessary in order to fill the solution, ensuring with it a slope of 10% of the walls of the building. If this uses a concrete mix, then every 2.5 m you need to make temperature joints, which are made of vinyl flexible tape, you can replace it with thin slats. As soon as the mixture starts to gain strength, it is necessary to get rid of the wood. The resulting seam should be filled with liquid glass or solid bitumen poured in a hot condition. You can leave the boards in concrete, but it is recommended to process them with bitumen mastic. If asphalt is used instead of concrete, then it is not necessary to make temperature joints.
Hardening of concrete indicates the possibility of ironing the surface, for this, as a rule, plaster coatings are used.
По краю отмостки должен быть устроен водоотвод.This can be done by placing asbestos-cement pipes close to the blind area, for which a layer of sand or crushed stone is pre-prepared. Pipe Ø100 mm must be cut in advance along in half.
Warming of a blind area and the base is madealmost the same technology. If the house is devoid of blind area, then the foundation is initially dug in, its surface is freed from the soil. The trench should have a width of 1 m. Next, the base is put in order, its integrity is checked, and cracks are eliminated.
Warming of the basement and the blind area penoplex involves the implementation of waterproofing. For this you can use roofing material, which is placed after the surface is smeared with mastic.
Fixing insulation is made in two typesfasteners. In the lower area, the heat insulator can be pasted on the mastic, whereas in the upper zone it should be strengthened with thermal pads. This will prevent damage to the waterproofing, which protects the system from the effects of groundwater. It is necessary to begin to fix sheets from the corner of the building. As soon as the laying of the first layer of insulation has been completed, you can begin to fix the second one. It is also worth starting from the corner, but the first sheet should be cut in half, this will allow the dressing of sutures.
Утепление фундамента, цоколя, отмостки Styrofoam is very effective. This allows you to extend the life of materials at the heart of the walls of the building. When insulating the foundation, the final row of insulation should be secured using thermal pads. However, they have to pre-prepare the holes. It will be necessary to spend about 4-5 units of fixture for one cloth. Pairing the locks of cloths are protected by cold bitumen. In the corner of the corner of the foundation wall should be treated with an additional layer of insulation.
The blind area around the house with basement insulationit will be well protected with its own hands, but at the last stage it is necessary to finish the basement. For this, polystyrene foam sheets must be coated with a non-combustible material. In the role of such may be cement or facade plaster. It must be used in tandem with a reinforcing mesh. If you want to get a more attractive look, you can lay it out using a brick.
If you do not want to face prematurethe need to repair the base, you should make the insulation of the foundation and the insulation of the blind area. Protect the foundation of the house by preparing some of the following tools and materials:
Warming the foundation and blind area with their own handsby means of expanded polystyrene requires the use of non-combustible materials. This is due to the fact that the described heat insulator is afraid of the effects of fire. It has one more drawback: the insulation of the blind area and the basement with expanded polystyrene can attract rodents to the system. But this question can be solved by installing a reinforcing mesh. Due to the fact that expanded polystyrene is able to absorb moisture, it can eventually collapse, which will nullify the work of weatherization. That is why, especially in areas where underground waters are located close, the structure will have to be waterproofed with high quality. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the material does not have too much mechanical strength, this indicates the need to be careful when conducting backfilling with soil. The soil often has solid inclusions. In order to prevent damage to the cloths, it is necessary to protect them with steel shields.
Works on basement and pavement weatherizationIt is recommended to produce before the onset of cold weather. Thus, although you will not be able to create a house that will differ in less impressive expenses for heating resources, you will be sure that no cracks will appear on the basis of the building, and the inner surface of the walls will not be covered by putrefactive formations and mold. Other insulation materials can be used to carry out the process, but before acquiring them you should be familiar with their qualities and the specifics of the work.
