In order for the house to serve for a long time, you need to lay a high-quality foundation..
Strip foundations are used in the construction of houses with massive walls. They are installed around the perimeter of the house, and load-bearing walls are erected on them. Large volumes of work and a laborious process are typical. However, strip foundations are widespread due to their simple technology..
Materials used for the foundation:
rubble,
rubble concrete,
concrete
brick
The most massive, labor-intensive work is required by rubble foundations. Rubble stones are sorted by shape and size, then laid end-to-end and poured with cement. The advantage of this type of foundation is its durability, strength and resistance to freezing. And the disadvantage is that it is placed only where there is this stone in the right amount. Where is it local stuff.
A concrete foundation consists of layers: 1. mortar (cement-lime, cement) and 2. filler (rubble stone, crushed stone or gravel). It is laid in a wooden formwork, filling it tightly, alternating layers 1 and 2. Everything is simple and reliable.
From the very name «concrete» it becomes clear that this type of foundation consists of concrete with the addition of crushed stone, fine gravel. It is also poured into the formwork, then it is advisable to level it with a special vibrator for better compaction. The quality of the concrete foundation is high, but a lot of cement is required, which increases the cost of the work.
A brick foundation is a brickwork made of solid fired bricks using cement mortar. It is unprofitable due to its high cost and does not last long enough, because it is not resistant to moisture.
You do not need to make the foundations too deep to save material and money. But small foundations can crack, then cracks appear in the walls of the house. A good engineer who understands this issue will help you calculate the optimal depth..
When digging a pit and erecting a foundation, you cannot do without the use of mini-loaders. Thanks to the ability to change attachments, these loaders are extremely versatile. You can find out the technical characteristics of modern forklifts in the article on the KM Technology website: New Holland mini-loaders. There you can also rent the most suitable loader for you..
