How to do overhaul of facades?

It's no secret that every year anyoneThe residential building is aging and requires certain reconstructions, which should be carried out by qualified specialists. All the problems that arise with the room should be prevented as early as possible in order not to endanger the tenants. Sometimes there comes a time when it is necessary to overhaul the facade of a residential building. This is due to the fact that it eventually wears out as a result of the destructive impact of negative environmental factors, such as atmospheric precipitation, piercing wind and intense heat. Therefore, in order to increase the life of a residential object and return it a more attractive appearance, it is necessary to periodically repair the facade.

What factors indicate the need for repair work?

Determine the need to repair the building is quite simple. You can do this by performing a superficial examination at home. This can be done both by the tenants themselves and by the communal services.

Clear signs are the following defects:

• falling or damage to the plaster layer on an area exceeding 35%;
• exposure of joints between panels or blocks;
• destruction of the insulation layer;
• Gutters and gutters were deformed, as a result of which atmospheric precipitation began to fall on the facade.

If any of these defects are detected, then urgent overhaul of the facade of the apartment building is required.

What works include the overhaul of the building's facade?

It is impossible to name the exact list of works thatwill be made during the renovation of the building, since each individual case is unique. In addition, when decorating the facades of buildings can use different materials that require the use of certain technologies. But what is included in the overhaul of the facade in most cases?

Here is an approximate list of repair work:

• removal from the facade of mud and finishing material;
• sealing of seams and laying of insulating and waterproofing material;
• decoration of the facade of the building;
• Painting on walls of special compositions protecting them from moisture;
• replacement of damaged drainage system elements.

If, in addition to the finishing layer, theheater, it will also be necessary to replace it. But do not forget that only qualified specialists will be able to draw up an exact list of works that will require major repairs of the facades of the MKD after the inspection of the object.

Who is responsible for the repairs?

According to the current legislation,restoration of damaged facades of residential real estate should be dealt with by a contractor firm, which is created by local government. It is prohibited to hire commercial organizations. Thus the contractor can independently and not be engaged in repair, and only to be engaged in the organization of work and coordination of actions.

It is worth noting that the company that willrepair the facade, can be chosen by the owners living in the house, through a public vote. But the contractor at the same time must be officially registered, as well as he must have all the necessary documentation permitting the capital repairs of the facades.

Who finances the repair work to restore the facade?

All costs for capital repairs of facadeslie on the shoulders of the owners living in this house. For these purposes tenants contribute a certain amount each month. But it is important to understand that repair will be possible only if at least 2/3 of the owners vote for it. But that is not all. At the meeting of residents by means of public voting, the amount of monthly contributions that will be received into the general fund is also decided.

Object inspection and determination of the degree of damage

Major repairs of facades of houses are carried outin stages and consists of the following stages: plastering of walls, painting and other types of work. But, as mentioned earlier, in order to compile an exact list of required works, a preliminary inspection of the residential object is necessary in order to assess the degree of damage to the building. For example, if a crack appears on the wall, specialists will first need to establish the reason behind the defect. This measure is mandatory and will prevent the emergence of new cracks.

Preparatory stage

Capital repair of the building facade begins with the preparatory phase.

It includes a set of activities, which includes:

1. Removal from the facade of dust, dirt and old coating.
2. Restoration of damaged cornices.
3. Replacement of deformed elements of tides and drainage system.
4. Checking the quality of adhesion of tiles to the working surface.
5. General assessment of the condition of the property.
6. Drawing up a working estimate.

At this stage, issues related to the need to replace the insulation and waterproofing in the areas where the individual facing elements are joined.

Based on the information collected, the contractorcan assess the condition of the house and determine the level of its wear and tear. This is necessary for the design of the repair project. It is important to understand here that this process is rather complicated. Therefore, it is recommended not to deal with it yourself, but to entrust all to qualified specialists.

When all the documentation is ready, the territory,on which the object is located, is prepared for repair. On its perimeter fences are installed, which will block access to the building of passers-by and vehicles.

Cosmetic repair of buildings

Capital repair of facades is very labor-intensiveA process that requires large physical and time costs. It is used for very heavy wear of buildings. With minor damages, there will be enough cosmetic repairs. All work is carried out in a strictly defined sequence.

After the completion of the preparatory phase, all work is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Stripping of walls and their preparation for subsequent work.
2. Plastering of the working surface.This is done in order to eliminate various defects and make the walls even. If there are defects of great complexity, then they are preliminarily eliminated with the help of certain materials, which are selected by specialists individually for each specific case.
3. Priming of walls. This type of work is preparatory before painting. It allows to improve the quality of adhesion of the coating, which will last much longer.
4. Painting work. Painting walls is the final stage of cosmetic repair of residential buildings.

To cosmetic repair resort much more often than to capital repair, because it requires less financial costs.

Overhaul of residential buildings

In contrast to the cosmetic, the overhaul of the facades is a more complex exercise, requiring the presence of certain skills and knowledge, as well as the availability of specific skills.

All works are performed in the following sequence:

1. The cleaning of the facade and its preparation for subsequent work.
2. Replacement of heat and waterproofing in seams, as well as priming and plastering of walls.
3. Decorating walls with decorative materials.
4. Application to the facade of special mixtures that protect them from the negative effects of atmospheric precipitation.
5. Replacement of the damaged and failed elements of the drainage system, gutters, troughs and elements of the ventilation system.

Major repairs and insulation of the facade must be carried out in accordance with certain rules and with the observance of technology. Only in this way it will be executed qualitatively and for a long time.

Current and overhaul: what's the difference?

Repair of the facade is a capital or currentrepairs. And what is the difference between them? These are two completely different types of repair, each of which has certain characteristics and requires the performance of various types of work.

Current aims to restore the attractive appearance of the building. Therefore, in its process, mainly cosmetic activities are carried out, which include:

• restoration of plaster in places where it is damaged or has begun to crumble;
• shpatlevanie and priming of the working surface;
• painting of walls.

Overhaul, in turn, is more difficult, difficult and time-consuming, because the restoration of damaged areas of the facade requires the use of complex technologies.

When can I request a major overhaul?

The state has developed a program of implementationcapital repairs of residential facilities for each region of the country. 6 months before the planned restoration of the facade of the building, the contractor, who will perform major repairs of the facades, must provide information to the owners of the residential area in the apartment building about the planned works and the time of their implementation. Having familiarized themselves with technical documentation, apartment owners can make certain changes to it, which the contractor must take into account. What's next? After settling all disputable situations and issues between the contractor and the tenants, repair work can begin.

What if the capital repairs are needed before the planned time?

If there is a very strong deterioration of the building or anyits individual sites, the tenants of the house may not wait for the time for which major overhaul is planned, and start doing everything yourself. But in this case there is one big problem: who will pay for everything? In such a situation, the only solution is to collect additional contributions. In this case, the payment schedule will indicate the relevant adjustments, and the owners will be released for a certain time from their introduction.

In addition to resolving financial issues,it will require the preparation of estimates and technical documentation, which also falls on the shoulders of residents. To do this, you will have to turn to a company acting as an intermediary between homeowners and local governments. The local administration, in turn, on the basis of the contract, will oblige the contractor, who will be engaged in repair work, to prepare the corresponding project and all the documentation necessary for its implementation. According to the schedule of works and the timing of the project, major repairs of the apartment building are being carried out.