Porch with their hands

owners of private houses have one distinct advantage over living in the apartment.His territory they can equip in their own way.This can be a yard or home itself.In particular, it concerns the porch, which can be wood or concrete, but we will focus on the second option.

Before the construction of the steps necessary to define its shape.Many geometric shapes can be used, however, we will focus on the construction of a semi-circular porch with his hands.This form is characterized by a combination of beauty and practicality.

Materials

list the materials needed for construction:

• cement;
• sand;
• rubble;
• facing material;
• material for formwork.

dimensions and layout of the concrete porch

The size of any requirements not.Each building, based on the wishes and the number of materials.However, a very small porch looks not too nice.

to mark, you need to find the center of the circle.As a rule, the middle line the front door.From this point the radius of the circle is drawn.You can, at first, to make a drawing on paper with the help of a compass, then these dimensions, respecting the scale, to move on to the porch.In most cases, a concrete porch is a multistage structure.

So, initially, you need to measure the height from the ground to the bottom of the door (to the door).Based on these dimensions, count the number of steps, that is, how many layers will have to fill in.Featured travel on stairs, they should be of equal height and length.The optimum size of considered:

• tread (step width) - 27-32 cm;
• substep (H) -. 15-18 cm

Preparing foundation

first step is to prepare the ground for the porch, that is, dig a small pit.Its depth should be at least 30 cm. Approximately half the depth of the pit poured sand, he rammed.Then put geotextiles.

remaining, the top part is filled with gravel, on a level with the ground.Cushion for the construction of the porch, ready.Detailed video and photos, how to make a porch with his hands, can be viewed here.

Installing formwork and reinforcement

Formwork, mainly using wood or metal (galvanized sheet).But there is another way in which, formwork will be exhibited faster and more reliable.You can use a special wild stone of the same shape.

It spread along the scribe line using a level, and the formwork is ready.Due to its weight, the backups of the formwork are not needed.Such formwork at the same time, is also facing material.If you intend to use metal or wood, props should be placed necessarily.Wood is better to take a subtle and before using moisten it with water.Thus it will be more flexible.

After installing formwork reinforcement is performed.You can use small diameter rebar.To give greater strength of the whole structure, reinforcement is necessary to link the wire.

Pouring concrete

most widely used brand of cement - M 400. This cement is suitable for concrete that will be poured porch.If we talk about the filler, crushed stone fines is well suited.The mixed concrete, fill the first tier of our porch.

It should be filled completely in a short period of time.This will positively affect the strength of the concreted area.After about 4-5 days, when the concrete dries, you can proceed to the second "layer".After pouring the last tier, the porch can be oblitsevat and it's ready.

Now you know how to build a porch at the cottage with his own hands.

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