How to make a coating of rubber crumb with his own hands - and technology advice

Each of us wants to make any "lining" was worth inexpensive, and served as long as possible, and without frequent repairs (and ideally none at all).And not to get wet material does not crack, does not fade from UV light and a lot about the dream.But practice shows that the product there are no universal.Next, even with many "plus" always side by side and a "minus".And by "the law of meanness," it was he and that is essential for us.

Consider one of the most common problems - the choice of a suitable material for finishing horizontal surfaces that are subject to mechanical loads.We often think about how best to make the floor in the garage, cellar or basement of his house.Perhaps it is no exaggeration to say that the issue of resettlement sites for the car on a personal area of ​​concern to many.A track in the garden (or gardening) territory?It is the bane of many "privateers."

Some of them solve this problem simply - leave them on the grass, so that in rainy weather is not "knead" the dirt.But not only the vegetation rises up, it is still "crawling" on the beds.Who has a dacha, he knows how much time to spend to bring the tracks in order.You can solve this problem in another way.For example, the track lay out any material.But there are some difficulties.

First , will have to align the whole route, make the filling, "substrate" and much more.

Second , is not always convenient to work in an environment where the track has a complex configuration (due to the nature of the territory of a breakdown).For example, plate everything should be done "in parallel" and "perpendicular".Yes, and the asphalt zigzag not to roll up.

Third , labor and "issue price".

Here are just a few examples of the value of materials which can be used as floor coverings in back rooms or tracks on the site:

• wood - from 1 000 rubles / m² (but it still needs to be dried, soak!);
• pouring concrete - from 800 rubles / m² (including all materials);
• sandstone - from 260 rubles / m²;
• tiles - from 400 rubles / sqm.

Let us pay attention to the following points:

• many materials have to be cut, cut, further processed;
• preparatory measures, which have already been mentioned;
• durability.Wood rots, crack concrete, sandstone crumbles - "options" a lot.

using rubber crumb coating

Speaking of crumb rubber, it will cost from 380 rubles / m² (with polyurethane as a binder).As they say, those who have worked with this material, it is able to fulfill any master, even with no experience of such work.By the way, the recommended layer "filling." - No more than 8 cm This thickness is sufficient.

Unfortunately, in our country is still on such material, little is known, so will try to explain.

Product Advantages

• Installation over any base.It is only necessary to pre-compacted.Low weight of crumb rubber does not create any burden on the "basis".
• simple method of work.The main thing - to comply strictly with the relevant manufacturer's recommendations.But it is primarily concerned with the issue of mass preparation, designed to "fill", and the process is quite simple.Salaried professionals who also have to pay, just do not need.
• High maintainability.In the case of defects of their elimination is made "point" method.
• injury prevention.Rubber crumb after the "installation" forms a smooth, elastic (soft) surface.
• Adding different dyes allows the treated area to enter into any landscape.
• material is not subject to abrasion.
• Like any rubber products are such properties as resistance to thermal stress, moisture.
• material does not emit harmful substances.
• Long (maintenance-free) life of the coating suitability (at least 8 - 10 years, if you follow the installation technology).

If we take into account these "pros" rubber crumb: on the surface will not form puddles (porous structure of the material);grow grass through it;in cold material will not "break" the ice, the advantages of this coating are undeniable.

But it is not only the scope of the crumb rubber.It can be used almost anywhere - on the roof of the garage, while equipping buildings pavings, children or viewing platforms and the like.

only "difficulty" - put a fence that the mass is not poured over the entire area, and remained (and froze) within certain limits.