The base is the lower part of the structure.Finishing the socle is an important moment in the construction, but before you begin to perform these works, you need to understand some features that are directly related to the purpose of this element of the structure.
The plinth is only to some extent consideredas an element of decor, which is the upper part of the foundation, it is subject to the maximum proportion of environmental impact. Influence on the basement of all kinds of precipitation (rain, snow) influences not only groundwater, but also water from floods, and even the temperature difference between ground and air is also important for it. So again I repeat: the finish of the socle is only to some extent an element of the decor, its main task is to protect the socle from the impact of the environment. The humidity and temperature in your home, and its service life, directly depends on the general condition of the socle.
Often, the protective work of the socle is carried out onthe final stage of building the structure, such actions can be called wrong. Finishing the basement should be done immediately after the foundation. Immediately, waterproofing of the plinth, its plastering and, of course, finishing should be performed.
Before proceeding to facing workssocle, you need to make a so-called drainage cushion along the entire perimeter of the structure, which is a small depression (15-20 cm deep and 50 cm wide) and serves to improve water drainage from the foundation.
The next stage of the preparatory work forfinishing of the plinth is its plastering. As a rule, a mixture of cement and lime is used for this type of work. To improve the strength of the entire structure, it is possible to sew a foundation with a socle with a reinforcing mesh. In order to provide additional waterproofing, it is possible to apply in a plaster solution which is used for finishing a socle, a plasticizer, such as river sand.
Все перечисленные выше рекомендации необходимо Observe, as neglecting them often leads to undesirable consequences. For example, due to improperly executed waterproofing or the use of poor quality for this material, the base and basement properties may deteriorate significantly. The plaster can peel off, and the waterproofing can pass water.
Выбирая материал для отделки, лучше остановиться on natural materials that have good waterproofing and have high strength. A good option is the finish of the socle with a stone, it can be both sea and river natural stones. Today's building materials market offers a large selection of materials for this type of work. But for the sake of justice, I want to say that it makes no sense to use expensive materials for this. The finish of the socle will also be of high quality if you use relatively inexpensive materials, such as tiles or siding. By the way, socle siding differs from its usual thickness and weight, it is more weighty and much thicker.
