The basement is that part of the building that must effectively resist flood and groundwater, temperature changes, wind. To do this, the basement level needs to be arranged in the most reliable way possible.
Purpose and basic requirements for socle
In the building standards it is fixed that the minimum height of the basement part of the building is 0.5-0.7 m. If the building has a garage or a basement, the mark of this structural element rises, on average reaches 1.5 m. The plinth performs not only a decorative function, but and acts as a waterproofing for the lower-lying rooms, including the basement. An optimal moisture regime is provided not only in the basement, but also in the house as a whole. Thermal insulation of this part of the building significantly smoothes the temperature drops, improves the microclimate in the interior.
Finishing of the socle consists of waterproofing, insulation, plastering and finishing lining. For plastering use a conventional cement-sand mortar with reinforcing mesh. Before you proceed to the last stage, you need to equip the blind area. It is made along the perimeter of the building, the depth is 0,2 m, the width is not less than 0,5 m. The deepening is filled with sand, gravel. Then, for example, paving slabs are laid, or concrete is poured.
Which material is better - versions of the lining of the basement of the house
The plinth can be protruding, recessed or level with the supporting wall. Recessed version is more convenient for waterproofing, no additional cornices and panels are needed. When choosing a finishing material, pay attention to the functional and decorative indicators.
Available material for finishing the socle is sandstone . The price pleases, but the strength of the blocks grieves. Facing the base of the house with a natural stone is much more reliable. River or marine representatives, even without water-repellent impregnations, are excellent at handling moisture. However, even facing the base of the house with cobblestones can cause problems during installation.
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Facing the base of the house with an artificial stone is less laborious, less in weight, has a more convenient form for fastening work. The material is made of concrete. Organic additives and dyes allow duplicating the shape of natural materials. In its appearance, it resembles the lining of the socle with wild stones of the house.
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If you need an economical option, simply cover the plastered surface with paint . Liquid composition "works" due to acrylic resins. The main advantage is good performance in waterproofing and decorative properties. Plaster mosaic, "coat" and other types of textured plaster are also quite popular. Effectively looks terrazzo - a crumb, planted on a cement base.
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At a democratic cost, you can make the lining of the plinth with plastic panels . PVC light in weight, mounts extremely simply: you need a metal frame. Sometimes such kind of furnish "plant" on a special glue.
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When choosing a tile for the lining of the base of the house, remember that it must be frost-resistant. For fastening special adhesive mixtures for tiles are required. Facing the base of the house with a brick or tile is often accompanied by the device of an additional metal frame. The cladding of the basement of the brick house is often made of clinker tiles or clinker bricks. It looks simple, but with taste.
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