Cement is the most popular building material. It is used everywhere, and for different tasks its different compositions were developed. We will figure out what types of cement exist, what are the brands and how Read more
Everything new is well forgotten old. Warm arbolite blocks were previously widely used to build houses in the northern regions, and today they are experiencing a new round of popularity, but not all Read more
Strong, lightweight, durable, environmentally friendly and warm expanded clay blocks are in great demand among developers. We figure out how to choose expanded clay concrete blocks, study their pros and cons, the main types and Read more
Manufacturers position polystyrene concrete as a strong, warm and durable material. Does he have any flaws? Is it worth it to build a house out of polystyrene concrete? What features of the material will you encounter? Read more
Cinder block is a cheap, fire-resistant, strong and durable material that can be made even with your own hands. From it you can build houses and outbuildings, but first we’ll deal with its main Read more
What material is better to build a house from? The answer depends on the climate of the region, the requirements for thermal insulation, the budget and whether this will be the main housing or seasonal. Wood, brick, aerated concrete, finished Read more
The construction of a private house does not even begin with laying the foundation, but with choosing its type. It is necessary to take into account a lot of factors, weigh the features of all types of foundation, carry out the calculation and only then Read more
Where is a private foreman, small construction company or team looking for orders? Newspapers, advertising at poles and stops, the Internet, tenders, or perhaps distribution of leaflets? Which method is more profitable and will bring Read more
Geotextile is a universal material that is used in private and industrial construction, in landscape design, in the arrangement of garden paths and ponds. How to choose geotextiles correctly? What are the main types of geotextiles Read more
Wood, a popular and natural building and decoration material, without special treatment, is extremely unstable to fire, moisture, microorganisms and sunlight. That is why it is necessary to choose the right means of protection. Read more
If you decide to repair or build your own house from scratch, then one of the most important building materials at work will be building sand. And in case you don’t Read more
The manipulator, a kind of hybrid truck and truck crane, is indispensable for a number of construction and lifting operations. A similar technique can differ significantly in a number of parameters, and the manipulator should be selected on Read more
A lot of functions are assigned to the garden path border: from purely decorative to quite practical. It allows you to maintain the shape of the path, especially if the path is made of bulk materials, and prevents germination Read more
Ondulin externally resembles slate, but has fundamentally different operational properties. Today this roofing material has become widespread in the world and in Russia and is used to equip buildings for various purposes. Read more
Ruberoid is one of the most popular roofing materials. It is cheap and durable, can be used as a waterproofing material. Some of its shortcomings are corrected in modern types of roofing material. As a basis Read more
Metal - lightweight, durable, highly decorative and one of the most popular roofing materials. It may differ in color, type of profile, protective coating and other parameters, which determines the price of the material Read more
Slate is one of the most popular roofing materials. This complex concept means several types of sheet shaped materials that are produced using different technologies based on various substances. The choice Read more
Telescopic elevators have found a wide range of applications in the field of construction, installation and repair work, and sometimes can serve as a replacement for construction scales. Similar designs should be as reliable as possible to guarantee Read more
An energy-saving house is a dwelling whose maintenance costs are minimal, because natural resources are involved: sunlight, energy of the soil and air, wind, which together with saving systems allows you to achieve stunning Read more
Sandwich panels allow you to quickly build buildings of various nature and parameters. They may differ in type of insulation, sheathing, protective coating, profile, thickness, color, etc. How to choose the right sandwich panel for Read more
