Each person with trembling and pride concernswhat he did with his own hand. This applies to the construction of the foundation! With your own hands make it to everyone. But it is important to understand that there are certain requirements and standards that must be strictly observed so that the erected structure is durable.
This stage of foundation constructionhands many craftsmen easily skip, counting only on their intuition. But it's not right. The results of geological prospecting will allow to determine the optimal characteristics that the foundation to be built should meet. Based on the results of this exercise, you can determine the optimal type of foundation, the depth of freezing of the soil.
Lack of project
Before you start direct work,it is necessary first of all to make the project of the future object. Building a foundation with your own hands is not just an exercise, it is a rather difficult task that must be fully thought out, calculated and prepared. It is impossible to make decisions on this in the course of the work.
Absence of an estimate
This stage of foundation constructionhands is no less important than geological exploration and design. Although this sounds trite, but if the finances are exhausted and the work carried out is not brought to its logical conclusion, this may lead to a subsequent deterioration in the quality of the foundation. For example, if you pour a part of the foundation, and after a while pour the remaining, then in this case, no matter about any monolithic speech can not go.
Lack of compaction of the site
There are people who think thatthe arrangement of the sand cushion is unreasonable. But this is fundamentally wrong. Cushion reduces the stress loads exerted on the foundation, which occur during the off-season.
Insufficient reinforcement
The foundation of a constructed building can experienceuneven load at different sites. This may be due to the heterogeneity of the ground or the difference in the mass of individual parts of the building. But the result of this impact is that the concrete counteracts the compression of the structure, and the reinforcement - to the stretching. In the case of insufficient reinforcement or complete absence of it, cracks will appear in the foundation.
Non-compliance with technology
If during the construction of the foundation with their own hands the technology of working with concrete was not observed, then the result could be its deformation up to partial destruction.
Poor-quality solution
Search for alternatives, try to save onsomething - the main problems that anyone can face. But under no condition can you save on the solution. The concrete grade should be at least M-300. This rule must be followed strictly. This is the main component of the reliability and strength of the erected structure.
Waterproofing of the foundation
Be sure to take care of thefoundation from the effects of moisture, to think about the water drainage system. The waterproofing can be made in any accessible way. If you do not take care of this in advance, the result of self-construction can be forced repair of the foundation with your own hands.
