10 mistakes when building a house that are easy to avoid

Construction shortcomings: 10 important points

You can correctly systematize the list of potential errors only when determining the main stages of work. As a rule, they include the creation of a project and the selection of a site, the collection and preparation of the necessary documentation, the preparation of estimates, the construction of houses, the arrangement of communications and finishing works inside and outside. Based on this, the following main errors can be noted:

1. Construction without design and estimates

Even the smallest house without preliminary planning and calculation of building materials has a chance to be stuck for a long time at the stage of bare walls without a roof. Therefore, in this situation, construction expertise, control and planning of expenses, coordination of the project, and observance of technologies are important.

2. Lack of preliminary preparation

You cannot start building a house without a geological survey of the site. This is necessary for the durability of the building and the correct choice of the foundation structure. Otherwise, already after the first winter, defects in construction will appear in the form of cracks and chips on the walls.

3. Improper laying of the foundation

This often leads to the destruction and shortening of the service life of the foundation of the house. Usually in construction, a strip or column foundation format is used. The most gross mistake is the use of columns in the tape version. These elements will support only certain sections of the tape, and the foundation will collapse when the ground shifts.

4. Improper planning of insulation and energy saving

Inadequacies at this stage later lead to rapid freezing of the house and an increase in heating costs. Thus, energy costs increase by 20-25%.

5. Refusal of waterproofing

Construction advice provides for laying between the plinth and foundation and each wall and plinth, using roofing material with glass insulation. For drainage of melt water, an area is formed on a compacted layer of clay. Otherwise, dampness, fungus and mold will appear in the house, and the lining of the house will rot.

6. Savings on ventilation

Excess moisture leads to damage to the walls and the appearance of fungus in the house. To avoid it, it is necessary to plan and equip exhaust ventilation systems. If everything is done correctly, it is possible to avoid unnecessary expenses for minor repairs in the future.

7. Use only mounting foam

This building material is practical, convenient and durable. Errors in construction in this case - the use of only ego in the work to cover the holes. Open foam is exposed to ultraviolet rays, temperature changes, and moisture. Therefore, it must be covered with plaster or putty.

8. Creation of communications after building a house

Often, they are remembered only after the box is removed from the house. Designing engineering systems will help avoid such a mistake. In this document, the installation of water supply, heating, electricity, ventilation and conditioning, protection, anti-icing systems, etc. is usually developed.

9. Violations of masonry technology

A quality house is one that will serve for a long time without major repairs. The most common material for work is brick, which requires even and correct laying with the use of special construction mortars. Violation of masonry technology can lead to shifting and deformation of the walls, which is fraught with the destruction of the building.

10. Incorrectly selected command

It is advisable to entrust all stages of work to experienced professionals. It is best to hire a company that offers a turnkey "service format". Very often, mistakes in building a house are made when hiring different teams for individual stages of work, since they cannot coordinate their actions with each other.

Basic tips for building houses

In short, all of the above can be formulated as follows:

• availability of a ready-made project - it includes all the data necessary for good construction;
• rejection of low-quality materials, compliance with the provided technologies;
• seeking help from a professional company that will perform all stages of work in the right sequence and will monitor the construction.

In this way, you will rationally use your money and protect yourself in the future from endless small and large repairs.