Building Materials and Construction Technology
Allmänobildad: A thin mdf on the wall probably works better than plywood if you want the smoothest possible finish. Mdf is also harder and more impact-resistant than plywood.
Olalander: Hello. My first post but I often read here. I live in a 1.5-story house from '45 with a basement that is 75% below ground. (Windows). One of the corner rooms in the basement I have now excavated, lowered the floor a bit, and poured new with EPS and reinforced leveling compound, etc. The room is not particularly large, about 13-15 sqm. The idea is to create a cozy corner with a sofa, TV/projector,
Jith: How has it been going? Built any cabins? Did you get hold of any plans? [citat]
justusandersson: So you have a full stone wall plus. Maybe 11/4-stone. The wall thickness excluding plaster is then about 12+6+12=30 cm. Choosing an HEA 160 doesn't seem particularly well-considered. Better with two beams that match the depth of the stones.
nova383: Found the same question from 2018. But does free height mean from the stair nose height between the stair nose and possibly ceiling or beam to hit your head on? I have a staircase at an angle that goes down under the kitchen, initially I thought not to have any base cabinet in the corner, just a countertop and closed off towards the kitchen, but now see that with a 10cm plinth I can walk freely
Höghus: If you pre-drill all the way through with a small drill bit, you can drill a few centimeters in from the back where the small drill bit has gone through with the thick drill bit. This way, you avoid breakthrough on the backside. And you can see if the hole ends up where you intended. /Höghus.
Dowser4711: Looks like regular metal studs. If you're going to run network cables there, the main thing to consider is to secure them so they don't move more than necessary and damage the insulation. If you're going to run electricity, you'll need a conduit or other protection.
Krille-72: I could probably write a book about housing association boards. After 20 years dealing with insurance claims, I've encountered quite a few amusing characters. In our case, it's usually the Chairman we have contact with. Many holding this position see themselves as some sort of boss. They guess and tell both us and the insurance companies what applies in his association. (It's always been a 'he'
itgust: Hello! I would like to soundproof one of our rooms (about 8m2) that faces our neighbor, which is a preschool with 3-5-year-olds. There are loud children's voices, and it sounds loud when they ride tricycles, etc. Anyone have tips? I'm thinking a new good soundproofing window is necessary and build onto the walls with something?
Ruzzbug: [citat] Yes, it went well. We ended up placing outdoor gypsum directly against the rafter, building up with lecablock outside with an air gap in between, and then plaster on that. Turned out great!
Mazen: 8mm nylon plug and 5x90 screw.
Gummigunnar: [citat] Smart! Leaning towards that solution. Thanks!
cffol: No, paper tape is the strongest. The other option would be to, for instance, have a steel plate behind that bridges the joint, but then you would still have to remove gypsum on the lower part. Cut them a bit lower, chamfer, fill with paper tape and spackle the transition as far as you can to make it look really nice. There are no shortcuts to the perfect result...
robeen: Has anyone tested or seen the final result? https://forestia.byggmagroup.se/produkter/walls2paint/
Tobbe.A: [citat] Thanks! Nice that you are helping me with my different builds (y):D
Botdog: [citat] Hmm, that's something new - I'll check those out, thanks!
Centano: Does it sound hollow everywhere or just in certain places?
raasken: [citat] Ok! Yep from underneath. There was a loose lattice as the floor and gaps so you could see out to the neighbor. The heat built up during the day in the sunroom was gone in 10 minutes when it was windy outside.
nino: I would think that the doors are installed and then some matting has been placed on the ceiling and plastered over it. The ceiling is lower in the garage than in the rest of the basement, which has a wooden ceiling, raw plank or similar. I would guess it's wood wool or something similar that has been plastered over. If there's a beam there, then perhaps it's nailed together with the framework of
Patrik Hazard: Are there no flues in it that are used as natural draught channels? What type of ventilation do you have today? Is it natural draught or mechanical ventilation? Consider if you might have any use for the flues in the chimney. They can serve as shafts for electricity, pipes, and ventilation for future renovations!
Bernieberg: I strongly believe that LK has a minimum allowed distance of 50 mm (Heatfloor 22) but I can't remember which instruction it is stated in and I cannot find it easily.
Alexn72: [citat] The usual when welding on galvanized things is to sand away just where you are going to weld. The nearest galvanization risks burning away if you get the material too hot. Then clean, spray on zinc spray and then paint. It's a good method. So sand, zinc, and then paint.
proffsrik: I used this to tidy up after removing a ledge. Turned out great. Coarse concrete will be too thin to work well. https://www.jemfix.se/betongspackel-10-kg/4172/9036482/
nikasp: Fastys lock has no moving parts and cannot possibly slide open by itself.
Kalle91: [citat] Thanks for the support. Then that's taken care of(y):cool:
evalouise: [citat] I'll throw in a thought here... I want to build a vanity unit from glass blocks, two low walls parallel to each other with a shelf for the sink and a shelf underneath. Has anyone here built something similar?
jbernspang: Hello, Blåbetong as a product is safe to handle, unlike eternit and other asbestos-based products which should be handled with caution if they crack and break. That is, there is no need for remediation. Blåbetong is made from materials containing radon, and this gas decays over time to form radon daughters. Exposure to these increases the risk of lung cancer. Therefore, it's good to keep track
Singenjören89: We are planning to build a new house and realized today that a wall, which is supposed to be partially underground, has been constructed by the house manufacturer with paneling as if it were to stand entirely above ground, like this: [bild] [bild] We would like to achieve the house's vision with the staircase further to the right and stone settings/flower boxes like this over time: [bild] [bild]