Building Materials and Construction Technology
zankan: A wooden wall with bearing 45*170 timber. Double plasterboard costs around 500-700 bucks per square meter, which then hmm minus the fee becomes around 900 bucks per meter. An interior wall 70 rule double plasterboard costs around 350 bucks per square meter... so 475 sounds reasonable....
Schwingen: Found some more information on a similar question in the VP forum... http://www.varmepumpsforum.com/vpforum/index.php/topic,3164.0.html
NordiCs: On our newly built house, we used Maxits Gypsum for plastering, which we then painted over with silicate paint. The plaster was great to work with, and we achieved a fairly good result even though we were "first-time plasterers." First, we primed with Beckers Silicatbinder and then topped it with white Silicate paint. It resulted in a very nice, relatively hard surface. The plaster:
hempularen: If it's a concrete wall, it's likely load-bearing. This means you at least have to file a building application. And of course, obtain the board's approval (if you don't inform the board and something were to go wrong, it could be grounds for "forfeiture" of the housing rights). You should have the board's approval even if it turns out the wall is not load-bearing. I would definitely consult a
Zelda_Zonk: Anyone know what causes this? I'm interested in a Modulhus (not Modulent!) built in 1998, and all the door trims inside the house have gaps in the corners. It looks like the wood has shrunk. What causes this? The same issue with the crown moldings - there are gaps between the moldings and the ceiling in most rooms. Why does this happen? Grateful for answers!
TN-Funkis: Update, I have been informed that when iron railings were initially installed in concrete, phosphorus was poured around the iron before the concrete was poured - so I'm wondering if it's possible to obtain liquid phosphorus somewhere?
Kajjenne: In two weeks, the "plaster guys" will come to start working on our facade. Finally, it's going to look like a real house!! We are paying about 135,000 for 152m2 of facade (NOTE: Not including windows and doors) with 2mm plaster and smooth plaster around the windows and doors. I'm planning to ask the guys how much extra it would be to add a few centimeters at the corners of the house and around
synpunkter: Hedins are well known in Strängnäs and E-tuna. In Strängnäs, there is also Strängnäs Brädgård (Sandåsa, i.e., out on Stallarholmsvägen). I have extensive experience with Hedins in Strängnäs - they are good and have everything. Knowledgeable staff and good service are available. The prices are so-so. However, it depends a bit on what you are buying and for how much money - the same
Sweli: You can also add extra insulation behind this board. The tests I refer to are the certificate that Calsil (manufacturer) applied for specifically for this board for use in Europe. That is what the file I published here was about. The board is recommended for use on facades of wooden houses, among other things in combination with Sto plaster. If you open the file, they have images of how the
Tornet: Anyone who has built their foundation (slab) or crawl space with lightweight expanded clay concrete. Experiences?
sville: Skånska byggvaror is generally a bit so-so. Personally, I prefer not to have my customers buy materials from there if I'm going to install them.
Mjölnaren: If possible, regardless of the choice of boards, I would choose to reinforce with studs where I know heavy items will be mounted. Such as sinks, wall-mounted shower mixers/rails, kitchen cabinets, etc.
Svedalahem: We got about 150 cubic meters for a case of beer - try with 10 cases of beer then! Maybe you'll get 1500 cubic meters of material then... ;-) Where we're building, the municipality has sold off over a hundred plots (Tegelbruket). All these plots excavated at least 40 - 80 cubic meters of material. What I got hold of was just a fraction of the total. Where you live, there might already be - or is
slaskman: In which part of the country does your bricklayer live?
styrman1: 10x21 is the most common 9x21 can be found in townhouses and smaller villas. 9x20 on old summer cottages 10x20 exists but is really uncommon. the outer frame dimensions are exactly 985x2085 on a 10x21 so 15mm less in length and width.
claeson: Otherwise, Casco's Superset has incredible adhesion capability. I know because I had to tear it down and had a tough job there ;D
claeson: Try SSC (Skellefteå Snickeri Central) Ostviks windows! I have them myself and am very satisfied.
brevik: Just curious what it might cost/m2. I know brick is maintenance-free, etc., but I just want to check what it might cost. Do you remove the brick first?
Åttioettan: We have just had a house supplier out to look at the plot we want to buy. Before that, we talked about a split-level house, with a full basement level (meaning the entire floor made of masonry), but after looking at the plot, it will instead be a split-level house with only the back wall (the one against the mountain) made of masonry, the rest in wood. Does anyone know how big the price
styrman1: How wide is the house? Assuming the opening will be on the long side of the house, I need to know how wide the house is on the short side. If we assume 7.2m, you can use glulam as follows: 90x270 66x315 90x315 etc. or kerto 63x300
andersmc: Are there any generally applicable tolerances for "ungraded" construction timber, such as studs? What dimensional deviations must be accepted? How bent and twisted is it allowed to be?
MartinH: [citat] ;D I ended up at Hornbach by chance and I was a bit skeptical before entering the store. BUT - what an order to the stuff. Almost Prussian order ;D
dfred: OSB is used as roof panels in the USA (instead of rafters), usually 7/16 inch thick. A 4'x8' panel costs between $6-7, so it is quite cheap. It has very rough spans and is not particularly pleasant to work with. The surface is quite rough, so it would be difficult to get any surface coating to stick.
dymlingen: What type of fiber boards are mentioned? Sometimes you have foam plastic boards as a base for plaster. If they replace the outer 45mm layer in a wooden facade, you can offset some insulation and studs when comparing prices.
CallePosse: A very good site is: http://www.traguiden.se/ There you will find the information you are looking for. If it does not, please get in touch. Best regards/Calle
akby: I saw illusion-painted mirror doors, so-called trompe l'oeil. Maybe not super easy, but quite fun. If you add shadows, it looks quite realistic.