Where the ellipse brickwork will stand for a long time

When you make out an individual project of a house, the designer will surely provide you with several options for heat engineering calculations indicating the coefficient of heat loss through walls, windows and others coverings. It is very important to initially rely on the weather conditions of your area, because it is thanks to a well-chosen construction scheme that you can count on the durability of the ellipse masonry.

The most common mistake is the use of a project that is designed for other building materials. Although the masonry turns out to be beautiful, as many wish, do not neglect the technical aspects, even if they go against the taste aspects.

First things first, a reliable waterproofing layer between the walls and the foundation. Why? Yes, because the brick should not pull moisture from the concrete. If this happens - the brick has the ability to crack or even begin to crumble for many years. And this is not to mention that damp will penetrate the house. As a budget option, roofing material is perfect. And although its paper base is not a durable material, it is better than nothing. Fiberglass materials, which are fused with a gas burner on the foundation, will more effectively recommend themselves.

Drying time

Do not forget that to extend the general period of life of brickwork, it is worth letting it dry from excess moisture. At the end of 28 days, the building will gain maximum strength. However, if you are running out of time, then pay attention to aspects. If this is heavy construction work, then in the summer a week is enough, and in the winter - two. And in the case of ellipse masonry construction inside a ventilated and warm house - the process will go even faster.

Crumbled solution

The problem is common among buildings of old walls or buildings. Brickwork, during the construction of which soft lime mortars or weak mortar were used mixtures begin to give slack and are destroyed as a result of the operation process and the impact of the surrounding climate Wednesday. Such a solution does not withstand frost and, as a result, there is a risk of moisture entering the structure with a further possibility of destruction.

Agree, the prospect is not bright, is it? To avoid such excesses, it is recommended to use a mortar that will fully comply with the quality of strength of the selected brick and consist of a mixture of cement, sand and lime. In the event that the ellipse masonry must be erected in a place where it will be influenced by atmospheric phenomena, it is required to use a more fat composition with a predominant proportion of sand. It is not recommended to use only sand and cement, in this case, without lime, the solution will solidify too quickly, which will not give the necessary connection with the bricks and, in frosty weather, such a masonry will be susceptible destruction.