What are the types of building materials?

In this article we will look at all types of building materials that are used to build a house or apartment. All building materials will have a detailed description and methods of their installation. If you decide to start construction, then you will be interested in reading the articles on the site. It tells us “?”, “what building materials to use in construction?”, “cheap or expensive building materials to use in construction?”. Let's sort this issue out once and for all.

First of all, you need to know that the building materials market has hundreds of offers, and this, for example, only applies to building mixtures. We will help you choose the best choice and not the most expensive one. Construction material is a material for the construction or construction of any structures.

What is the foundation made of?

In fact, the foundation is not the most difficult job in construction, but you still need to know some nuances. When choosing “what foundation to make for a house,” and there are several types, these are:

Read an interesting article about types of foundations and. It is also important to know whether the foundation you choose is suitable in your area. To do this, you need to find out what type of soil is on your site. A soil map of the Russian Federation with all the properties and depths of soil freezing will help with this.

WALLS.

When decorating, repairing or building walls, you should read. The walls are built after the foundation. When the foundation is settled and ready for loads, the second stage of building the house begins. Basically, the cash costs for the box account for approximately 30% of the entire construction budget. These costs are not cheap and you need to know what material to use for the walls and some factors: climate zone, building height, budget. After this, you should choose materials for the walls.

Wooden walls are an environmentally friendly product using solid wood or its main filling (composite). They are made from composite building materials - fiberboard, chipboard, plywood and others.
They make boards, beams, construction logs and others from solid wood.
very beautiful and warm. But they try not to build in humid climate zones. The dry climate of central Russia or Siberia is more suitable for such houses.

Reinforced concrete walls.

The frame made of iron reinforcement is filled with concrete. After the concrete dries, this structure is very durable. A panel house is usually made multi-story, and the foundation for it is poured several meters into the ground. Private houses are also being built. For example, the walls are made of slabs, and lightweight materials are used as filling materials. Expanded clay is mixed with concrete mixture, which reduces weight. This method of erecting walls in a house can also be classified as quick construction because... The slabs are large and can be installed relatively quickly.

Interior decoration.
implies the completion of external work. The choice of materials for finishing or repairing walls inside the house depends on the condition of the walls. Preparing walls for finishing begins with applying plaster or plasterboard.

FLOOR

The weak point in the house is the floor. Constant loads on it lead to premature wear of the floor covering. The time until its future repair depends on how you choose the right floor covering and floor foundation. When choosing a flooring material, it must meet basic criteria, such as water resistance, wear resistance, durability and, of course, have a beautiful modern look. According to their types they are divided into: wooden, polymer and ceramic. Wooden floors are usually made in rooms where there is an underground base, that is, there is a space under the floor between the floor covering and the subfloor. Wood plank flooring usually consists of two or more layers, with the first layer serving as the base for the floor covering. The boards are attached to the floor beams (counter-lattice made of logs), this design is reliable and is used everywhere.

Natural wood parquet flooring is very popular. It is used in every 3rd apartment. By type, it can be industrial or individual production.

Types of parquet: parquet board, panel parquet, artistic parquet.

Ceramic tiles have been used for a very long time. It is used for cladding walls and floors. The material is made from refractory clay and is practically durable. High durability and a wide selection of different shapes make this material indispensable when laying floors. Ceramic tiles have the following qualities: high mechanical strength, waterproofing, minimal exposure to aggressive liquids, beautiful appearance. Mostly, tiles are placed in the bathroom, toilet or kitchen, where there is high humidity.

Such materials can be mastic seamless floors, roll-type floors (linoleum) and tiles. Linoleum is made from synthetic materials, resins with a fabric base. PVC tiles, like linoleum, are resistant to aggressive chemicals, oils, water-based liquids and other aggressive environments.

Tough. Corrugated sheeting is galvanized rolled metal. Widely used for roofing, as well as the construction of fences and canopies.

Metal tiles are the same corrugated sheeting, only of a different shape.

Clay tiles- durable, reliable and expensive material. Any roof made of ceramic tiles looks very beautiful.

The advantage of such a roof will be simple repairs. You just need to replace the broken piece with a new one and the roof is fine.

Slate- Everyone knows this material. Previously, all houses were covered with slate because... there was no other material. However, even today slate is used in roofing. Easy installation and durability.

Ondulin- a modern slate substitute. Made from organic cellulose material under heat and high pressure.

Flexible roof used in the construction of modern houses. This is a modern coating made of polymer and composite materials, resin, bitumen, etc. All materials made using flexible roofing technology are considered durable and reliable.

Manufacturers of flexible roofing.
Ruflex
Shinglas
Katepal
TechnoNikol
Icopal
Bikrost