Roof insulation before waterproofing
What material is better to insulate the roof?
Foam polyurethane or F30 styrofoam boards or similar insulation panels from other companies.
As an architect, I think both methods are good, as long as they are done correctly.
The importance of carrying out the sealing work for casting the path or balcony.
Whether they were cast with the concrete floor, and certainly, if they were cast at a later stage.
As an architect, I always require sealing to cast the walkway or balcony.
This is in addition to sealing the knot beams.
Trail castings in the perimeter of the house
The main question is, when do you pour this trail?
Is it at the stage of pouring the concrete floor of the ground floor, or at the stage of carrying out development and infrastructure work?
The construction of a private house or building requires a lot of meticulous planning in order for the planned structure to be optimally used by its users in the future, and of course in order for the building to be stable and of high quality over many years.
In Israel there are different construction methods, with different wall cuts, which significantly reduce our use of energy, meaning overheating in winter, and over-cooling in summer.
One way to build an insulated wall, and perhaps the simplest of them, is to use insulation foam. Throughout the Western world, this method of construction has been implemented for years.
Planning a small single-storey house, measuring 140 square meters, with the possibility of a first floor extension in the future.
In the expansion neighborhood of Moshav Shavei-Zion, in the Western Galilee.
Construction method : easy construction - advanced
Steel skeleton, and an isolated light shell, adapted to the coastal plain area, and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea.
Nemani family home, Reshafim – construction processes planning a single-story cottage in Kibbutz Reshafim. For a family of 5. Kibbutz Reshafim is located in one of the most beautiful and warm areas in our country – The Valley of the Springs, 2 minutes from Beit Shean. The climate conditions in this area and the trapezoid-shaped lot structure greatly influenced the planning and design of the residence. The house was designed with reference to the direction of the wind in the area, and a ...
One of the important parameters when planning and building each building is the issue of construction supervision that allows for an additional view of the project for the purpose of locating various defects that were carried out during architectural planning, during construction and in general. This issue is of great importance, after all, we hear of quite a few cases in the media about structures that were improperly planned and caused great damage such as the balconies that collapsed in the streets, the parking lot that collapsed in Ramat Hahayal and other cases. In order to eradicate this phenomenon, it is important to follow the accepted laws and take care of supervision and construction throughout the construction process.
Humidity is the degree of moisture in the air.
Relative humidity is a percentage ratio between the amount of vapor in the air at a given temperature, and the amount of steam that air in this volume can contain in a state of saturation.
Relative humidity plays a role in the processes involved in the formation of fog and clouds. Also, calculating the relative humidity is a major factor in calculating the heat load, especially in the summer season.
Fixing sealing problems in existing homes If you have a leaking problem or dampness in the house, you probably need to fix a quality roof sealing problem preventing water and other materials from entering your home through the roof. If every winter is re-detected you detect leaking or dampness on the ceiling or walls, or last winter you detected such a phenomenon for the first time, it is likely that sealing ...
Locating water leaks in homes in many homes appear liquidity, especially during the winter months, which is important to find and treat them quickly Liquidity in the house can cause extremely severe damage, which affect the house in terms of the strength of its structure and which may affect us healthily, so it is important to locate the leaks quickly and treat them effectively in order to avoid the formation of additional problems and worsening the situation. ...
Combining special showers for perfect bathroom décor the bathroom is considered one of the most beloved rooms in the house, one that allows us to wash away the day that was and start over. In the bathroom we are interested in feeling better. Because of this, there is a great desire to upgrade the space and give it a good look. The room upgrade is done using special showers that allow you to enjoy a different and unique bathing experience. ...
Checked a house checked a house. Why is it important to do a home inspection? When should this test be done? What does a home inspection reveal and who's doing it? And what is it needed for? A home inspection, also called building defect auditing or structural inspection, is a professional and thorough process that examines in detail all parts of the building, with the aim of locating defects ...
Tiled roof or flat roof? In the process of planning the house, there is a very important decision : what type of roof to design and build? Tiled roof or flat roof. It may seem something of a thing, but the roof like the facades affects the appearance and character of the house, moreover, there are many differences in how a tiled roof is used and operated in front of an area roof. ...
How much does it cost to build a private home? The State of Israel is constantly in a construction race. It began at the beginning of the settlement, and today alongside the residential towers, high floors and housing, many families still choose to build detached houses. Yes, the dream of a private home does not disappear, and constantly new opportunities are being developed in moshavim, kibbutzim and suburban neighborhoods to fulfill that desire. I think there are...
Various consultants – plaster contractor
The role of the plaster contractor is important and decisive in the progress of the construction project. By the plasterer's work, he notes that the construction phase of the building has been completed, the work of preparing the various infrastructures such as electricity, water, air conditioning, etc. has been completed, and finishing works such as flooring, installation of sanitary ware, assembly of windows – doors and more have been completed.
Construction processes This time it is not a long article but a sequence of images from my private home project, according to the various stages of construction the first stages : exposing the ground and marking the lot Drilling stilts Iron and wood castings for concrete castings Inserting pipes contributed to the casting of concrete castings concrete sealing basement filling ground around the basement and exposing the plot Construction of a spinner and molds casting the floor of the building catches ...
Various consultants – sealing contractor
On the face of it, the job of the sealing contractor seems trivial, almost trivial, since every house must be sealed against rain and leaks... But this is not the case.
The sealing contractor's work accompanies the construction process throughout all stages of the skeleton, and sometimes even up to the various finishing stages. And it is not for nothing that we contact the sealing contractor from the beginning of the project, as we do with the skeleton contractor, plumber and electrician.
The entire purpose of the seal is to serve as a protective layer that covers the structure in its areas of weakness.
What is the money spent on the project?
This article deals with the most important issue – the construction budget.
What are we spending our money on in this long and complex process?
What are the things we must take into account, and what things do we tend to forget?
Design and renovation of an existing bathroom
When planning a new residence, it is possible to determine from the beginning the exact location of those sanitary ware and their shape and size, but when purchasing an apartment in a contractor project, a second-hand house / apartment or if you are thinking of renovating the bathroom, it is usually not possible to move walls and change the size of the room, and its contents must be organized according to the existing physical data.
The contractor and construction teams in order to build a house we turn to many professionals, architect, engineer, surveyor, various consultants, but above all, at the moment of truth we turn to the contractor and his construction team. How do we know which contractor to choose? How can we examine the quality of his work and the quality of construction? Would it be right to work with a key contractor or rather resort to methods ...
How to renovate and stay alive ?
The Ten Rules for Managing a Home Improvement Project
Are you about to renovate and don't know where to start? Which professionals is it important to contact? What should be emphasized? How can I avoid mishaps? And especially how do we know where the money is going...?
Prepare your home for the winter months
Do you also have frozen legs in winter?
Does your family also sit at the stove in the evening?
Is it important for you to save on heating expenses of the house?
Will an environmentally friendly approach be beneficial for improving your quality of life?
If at least one of your answers to the questions was positive, there is a practical solution!
You have a real possibility of reducing expenses and increasing your sense of personal comfort.
Ways to improve the quality of your life during the winter season
