EXPERIENCE IN SELECTING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
According to many years of experience in work architectural design, interior design and construction belong to Beautiful House S-House, with residential housing projects, townhouse villas, garden villa, neoclassical villa, restaurants, hotels - apartments, cafes,... You can trust the following brands if the construction location is in the Central region (From Thanh Hoa to Binh Thuan):
- Ninh Hoa Tuynel bricks type 1 - factory bricks
- Sand uses Dien Thuy and Dien Khanh sand that is not saline
- Cement: Nghi Son, Ha Tien
- Commercial concrete: Thinh Duc Tien, Nam Dai Son
- Southern Steel, Pomina Steel
- Cadivi, Schneider electrical equipment
- Binh Minh and Tien Phong water pipes
To check whether the quality of construction materials is guaranteed, you can refer to the article below:
Types of construction sand and filling sand
How to distinguish quality sand:
- Quality sand can be roughly determined by taking a handful of sand and holding it in your hand. Dirt (like mud) will stick to your palms. There is clay, grit or other dirt in the sand that can affect the project. They need to be sifted out of the sand before use.
- A more scientific testing method than the above method is to pour sand into half a glass jar, add a little water and stir. The sand will settle to the bottom and dirt will appear clearly. There is a rule that if the mud or dirt content exceeds 3% of the total weight of sand, the sand needs to be cleaned before use. In short, quality sand is sand that cannot contain clay, dirt, mica or shells...
- Do not use sand contaminated with alum or salt in concrete and rough construction.
Cement
Cement is a substance that binds sand, stone and water together to form artificial stone. Cement is the most important ingredient in construction, painting and pouring concrete. Choosing the appropriate cement will ensure the stability of the construction project. You should choose a reputable cement brand that has a reputation and is trusted by contractors and architects Beautiful House S - House
How to choose and buy cement:
You may have to spend a lot of money later on repairs if you save a few thousand dong when buying poor quality cement. Remember that once you have used cement to build, you cannot replace or improve it like you can with tile roofs or some other things. If it is of poor quality, you will have to destroy it and remake it. Purchase cost cement accounts for only a small part of the total value of the project. Normally, cement accounts for about 7% - 9% of the total project value. Therefore, when choosing cement, make sure you make the right decision.
Stone
Coarse aggregate is usually small stones that add strength to concrete. Commonly used stone for concrete today is 1x2 stone (largest particle size 20mm - 25mm). Stone aggregate must be clean of impurities when mixed with concrete.
While choosing stone, you need to keep in mind the following factors:
- Common stones have a cubic shape, do not have many impurities and have few flat particles.
- Impurities should be removed immediately by sieving and washing.
Concrete and mortar
Concrete is an artificial stone material formed by molding and solidifying a mixture of appropriate proportions of ingredients including cement, water, sand, stone and additives if any.
In there:
- Stone and sand (aggregate) act as a load-bearing frame
- The binder and water (slurry) surrounding the aggregate particles act as lubricants and at the same time fill the spaces between the aggregate particles.
- Mortar is a mixture of sand, cement and water in a certain ratio.
Maintenance work: The quality of concrete and mortar will decrease (strength does not meet design) if there is no reasonable and proper maintenance regime.
- For mortar: should be kept moist continuously for 7 to 10 days.
- For concrete: should be cured continuously for 10 - 14 days.
Bricks and how to choose bricks to build a house
Tiles can be inspected through observation. Usually, good tiles need to have a standard shape with sharp edges. Similar colors also ensure good quality. And here are ways to check the quality of bricks:
- When you break a brick, it will not break into many small pieces.
- Smash 2 bricks together, quality bricks will emit a decisive sound.
- Try dropping a brick from a height of about 1 meter, a good brick will not break.
- Soak the brick in water for about 24 hours, then check its weight. If the weight is more than 15% heavier, you should not use this type of tile. For example, a 2kg brick should not weigh more than 2.3kg after being soaked in water for 24 hours.
Steel
Concrete has good compressive strength but poor tensile and bending strength. To overcome this, steel bars need to be placed in concrete to provide the necessary additional strength. Therefore, the term reinforced concrete appeared. Make your choice steel from reputable brands in the market. You should refer to the size and type of steel from the architect of Beautiful House S - House.
Formwork
Formwork is used to make concrete molds. Formwork must be of the correct design size to ensure the bearing capacity of the concrete. In fact, this is the job of S - House Beautiful Contractor. You can note this issue with your supervisor as construction progresses.
Electrical and water equipment
These devices will be installed inside the building, so you should choose products with reputable origin and quality and have a design suitable for the house.
Materials for making doors
- Natural wooden doors are relatively sound and heat insulating, have the highest price and are the most luxurious and beautiful of all door types. The materials that make up wooden door products are 100% natural wood core that has been treated with soaking, impregnation, drying, and humidity. Usually ironwood, oak, peach, sandalwood, ash, etc. When used, to avoid termites and warping, increase the smoothness of the product's surface using automated UV paint technology to make the product's surface smooth, scratch-resistant, and aesthetically beautiful.
Artificial wood has the same features as natural wood doors, but you need to pay attention to the internal skeleton. For example, with HDF artificial wood doors, the skeleton inside the door is made of hardwood or pine wood, cut short, assembled and dried according to standards to minimize shrinkage and deformation of the material. From there, the advantage of this type of wooden door is that it does not warp, does not have open joints under the influence of weather and is resistant to termites because it is industrial wood.
- Large, luxurious glass doors connect and expand the space, creating a comprehensive view, convenient for cold rooms that need sound and heat insulation. The beauty and functionality of this product will also reflect the modernity and comfort of a home. Understanding the uses of glass and knowing how to apply it correctly will increase the value and aesthetics of the house. The biggest advantage of glass is that it is a barrier material but still allows light to pass through. But glass doors are quite expensive, fragile and have low safety.
- Aluminum doors are light, durable, rust-proof and clean. On the market today there are wood-paneled aluminum doors and aluminum glass doors. Aluminum wooden door products are a combination of two main materials: aluminum and wood. In particular, the part exposed to the outside environment is covered with aluminum to limit the impact of weather such as: sun, rain, corrosion, rust... helping to increase the durability of the product; The inner layer of wood contributes to enhancing thermal insulation, improving aesthetics, suitable for home interiors. However, aluminum wooden doors are a high-end product line suitable for projects with large investment budgets.
- Plastic doors cannot withstand high temperatures, are flammable and easily scratched. However, doors are light, water-resistant, cheap and have a variety of designs.
However, which type of door to choose and which type of material to choose for the door needs to be based on the architectural style, especially for large-scale projects such as neoclassical villa, usage needs (travel, dividing, exploiting light, exploiting ventilation, creating scenic views). Doors must be mentioned and researched right from the time of designing the architectural plan.
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