New materials are constantly appearing on the construction market. The foam block can hardly be considered as an absolute beginner in this area, although, of course, the history of its use is not as rich as that of brick or wood. Foam concrete acts as a raw material for the manufacture of foam blocks. It is used for the manufacture of various products, but still the most famous of them is precisely the building material in question.

At the moment, it is actively used in the construction of residential buildings, auxiliary buildings, interior partitions, as well as in the process of cladding real estate in the low-rise sector. It is not difficult to explain the huge demand for foam blocks. It is enough just to list their main advantages.

Consumers are first of all struck by the fact that foam blocks have a relatively low cost. This becomes especially clear when taking into account the dimensions of the blocks themselves, which are more impressive than those that are characteristic of bricks. A large size, by the way, can also be added to this material in the pros.

But at the same time, the weight of the foam blocks is quite modest. The reason for this is that the structure of the foam concrete from which this material is made is porous. At the expense of a large number air bubbles, the mass of foam concrete decreases, and the insulating characteristics increase. For this reason, foam blocks can be used as a fairly reliable material for heat and sound insulation.

It should only be noted that foam blocks are suitable for the construction of only small buildings, the height of which does not exceed three floors. The reason for this is that, due to the porous structure, foam concrete is not capable of being strong enough to withstand heavy loads. Moreover, you cannot use it to lay the foundation.

Popular projects of houses from foam blocks

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A country house, perhaps, for most of our compatriots is the embodiment of an ideal home. Someone already knows the happiness of owning such real estate, while someone only has to plunge headlong into the chores of construction.

Therefore, within the framework of this article, we decided to consider projects of private houses from such a wonderful and popular material today as foam concrete.

Reasons for the popularity of foam concrete

If you look at the options for buildings made of foam concrete blocks, you can see that in terms of reliability, beauty and originality, they are no worse than more expensive buildings made of brick or stone.

And due to its characteristics and properties, it is even better in some plans:

• The average density of foam concrete blocks is 500-600 kg / m³, so they are an excellent material for the construction of strong and durable low-rise buildings (up to 3 floors).
• The average value of frost resistance is 25 cycles, which is approximately equal to the frost resistance of a brick.
• Excellent indicators of vapor permeability, heat capacity and environmental friendliness! The vapor transmission coefficient is at around 0.2 mg / m · h · Pa. Thermal conductivity of foam block masonry - 0.2 W / m-ºC. In such a house, it is cool in summer, and in winter it warms up in a matter of hours. Plus, the blocks themselves are always warm.

For information!
The optimal thickness of a single-layer foam block wall for the central regions of the country is 0.63 meters.

Also, it should be noted that in terms of environmental friendliness, foam block buildings are as close as possible to wooden ones: the walls "breathe", do not sweat, and do not emit harmful toxic substances.

• Foam concrete blocks are lightweight and large, which reduces the cost of carrying out construction works and simplifies the masonry process itself. In addition, projects of ready-made houses from foam blocks are particularly sophisticated due to the easy processing of the material: you can make and decorate buildings from it with bay windows, turrets and arches.

• The service life of foam block buildings is several decades. Although manufacturers of foam blocks claim that houses made of this material can last for hundreds of years. Maybe they are right, but only if the foam block is ideal in quality and is operated in ideal conditions. In practice, however, it is difficult to achieve the required uniformity of the entire structure of the material.

• The price of foam blocks is 70-80% cheaper than brick. And you can buy this building material everywhere. However, we hasten to warn you - many manufacturers use cheap equipment, low-quality raw materials and unskilled workers, and the process of manufacturing foam blocks is not properly followed.

Advice!
Buy foam concrete from large trusted manufacturers.
They try to do so that their product complies as much as possible with the standards prescribed by the SNiP instructions.
But foam blocks created at small enterprises often not only do not meet the mandatory requirements, they begin to crumble even during their transportation to the construction site.

The above advantages often become decisive when choosing a material for the implementation of a dwelling project. After weighing all the pros and cons, you may want to prefer this option by considering the free finished projects houses from foam blocks and using one of them, saving your budget. Actually, we will talk about free projects further.

Free projects of foam block houses

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Having decided on building material and personal needs in relation to the future home, you can proceed to the next stage - the choice of a real estate project. Today large companies offer free projects - you must agree, quite a good service.

In the catalogs of such companies, you can find many interesting options: from small residential buildings on one floor to full-fledged multi-storey cottages for a large family. So you are sure to look for the one that comes closest to your idea of ​​the ideal home.

Attention!
When looking for ready-made projects of private houses, keep in mind that foam concrete blocks and brick are interchangeable materials.
Therefore, you can safely consider the plans of brick buildings in the same way as if they were made of foam blocks.
In addition, the combined use of blocks and bricks is allowed.

It should be noted that free plans for houses made of foam concrete blocks comply not only with building codes and requirements, but also with the ISO system.

That is, they have all the project documentation, which consists of 2 parts:

1. Architectural and construction;
2. Engineering sections.

Note!
More often than not, a company that offers free house projects also takes on their construction.
This means that experts will not only help you choose the best way dwellings specifically for your site, but also bring it to life.

Beautiful designs of houses from foam blocks: photo, catalog

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year, they are being replaced by projects of houses from foam blocks. Reviews of such houses in most cases are positive, due primarily to the good thermal conductivity of new materials. The planning of projects of houses from foam blocks of our rich collection is presented in the most original versions.

Plans for projects of houses from foam blocks: the main advantages of the material

The classic brick has been replaced by foam block houses, projects whose prices and characteristics will be brick houses brilliant competition. Our collection overwhelmingly includes standard house plans of their foam blocks, which can be bought at average market prices.

You may ask why the author's ready-made projects of private houses from foam blocks have gained such wide popularity among developers? The answer is simple: foam blocks are very warm and light at the same time! With their use, you can use more than lightweight construction foundation, saving money on material, earth, concrete or masonry work, while reducing the cost estimate. As a result, getting residential buildings from foam blocks (photos, diagrams, drawings, videos and sketch designs can be viewed in this section) are an order of magnitude warmer than brick! It is important that two- or one-story private houses made of foam blocks are the best in terms of environmental safety, since the raw materials for the production of blocks are completely natural.

House plans from foam blocks: features of the use of masonry material

Having decided to use foam concrete as a masonry material, it is worth weighing everything in advance individual characteristics its applications, which we will discuss below.

• To make foam blocks, you do not need to comply with any special production requirements. Accurate adherence to simple technology, the use of concrete mixtures and foaming agents along with simple and affordable equipment, and you can manufacture small batches of blocks right at your site! Any developer will be very pleased with the fact that at the same time houses from foam blocks, projects, photos of which you liked in our catalog, will acquire an attractive cost of implementation!
• Foam blocks have a wide range of products in terms of density class. From 150, and even up to 1200 kg / m3. Low-density products will be very brittle, so if you decide to build a house from foam blocks, projects can be designed to use low-density foam concrete.
• If you need a 100% guarantee of the brand, the strength class of the material, confirmed by documents, purchase the material from a company with a good reputation.
• Architectural projects two-story houses from foam blocks differ in the shrinkage process a year long (3mm per 1m). This happens due to a long cycle of complete drying.

Thus, projects one-story houses from foam blocks or two-level cottages are the most profitable solution in comparison with other materials for the construction of walls.

We will be happy if our selection will help you choose a reliable manufacturer of foam blocks, take into account the nuances of their use and reduce the cost of turnkey construction! The layout of houses from foam blocks can be developed in accordance with the requirements of the client. It is also possible to separately order for specialists the design of houses from foam blocks.

A foam block house is an excellent choice, subject to construction technology. The erected structure will meet safety requirements, will become a reliable and durable home for the whole family. The material itself will not hit the budget and will allow as soon as possible carry out the construction.

If you have building skills, free time, you can try to build with your own hands. You can entrust the matter to professionals who will provide a wide range of services: from choosing the best option in the catalog of ready-made houses to the complete completion of construction and finishing works... Below we will consider the nuances of self-construction.

Varieties of foam concrete

There are several characteristics of the material on which the construction process depends:

The density of foam concrete, which determines its purpose. It is designated by the letter D, next to which the number of kilograms per 1 cubic meter is written. m. of material.

The structural block is distinguished by high density (about 1-1.2 tons per cubic meter, D1000), structural and heat-insulating block (density ranges from 600 to 900 kg), heat-insulating (300-500 kg per cubic meter, designation D300).

Block type. Manufacturing technology allows to obtain blocks of various sizes, with voids inside, with grooves and ridges, a special U-block for the device of a reinforced belt and lintels.

Block grade. A second-class block has chips and surface defects, and may have irregular geometry. If the laying is carried out using cement mortar, irregularities are leveled by seams.

When glued, the block should have excellent geometry. Block of the second grade can be used for construction outbuildings, on the masonry of the gables, where sawing is required.

The size of the cells in the structure of the material. The pattern is simple: the larger the cell sizes, the higher the thermal insulation properties, but the lower the strength.

Block storage conditions. Foam concrete is not afraid high humidity unlike aerated concrete. However, his specifications still deteriorate at high humidity levels.

Color, which, in the case of quality products, should be uniform throughout the block.

The foundation of a foam concrete house

Building a house from foam blocks begins with foundation work. The type of foundation is selected based on the proposed structure and specific regional characteristics of the soil. For this, geotechnical work is being carried out.

When the device is the most popular strip foundation land works are being carried out. The bottom of the resulting trench is strengthened, a sand cushion is set up on it, reinforcement is carried out, if necessary, formwork is installed and a concrete mixture is poured.

In hot weather, concrete requires periodic moistening. It will gain nominal strength in 28 days under ideal conditions. Then it will be necessary to build a base, for example, from solid red brick, do waterproofing work and you can start laying the walls.

Walling

The stage implies the knowledge of several essential aspects at once.

Secondly, you need to choose the right masonry adhesive. Some block manufacturers offer specific brands of adhesives, or even have their own branded adhesives. The technology of conducting masonry work also needs to be clearly known.

You can also use ordinary cement-sand mortar, but it will create cold bridges in the wall, so glue is preferable. The choice depends on the skills of the stacker, the thickness of the seam, the financial capabilities of the developer.

All work must be carried out at an ambient temperature of at least + 5 ° C. Professionals recommend using special tools: a notched trowel, carriages of the appropriate size.

Thirdly, the foam concrete masonry must be reinforced in order to avoid subsequent cracking. The first row of blocks is reinforced, each 3-4 rows, all openings, installation sites for floor beams and Mauerlat roofing system.

Reinforcement technology depends on the type of material used. It can be mesh or reinforcement. Consider the option with fittings. You can use fiberglass or steel reinforcement, the diameter of which is 6-8 mm.

A small groove is cut on the block with the help of a chaser. Then it is thoroughly cleaned from the remains of the block and dust. Then it is filled with glue, into which the reinforcing bars are pressed. Excess glue is removed.

The distance from the edge of the block to the groove should be at least 6 cm, with a wall thickness of 200 mm, one groove is enough. If the thickness is greater, make two. The corners are made smooth so that the reinforcement does not bend almost at right angles (this leads to a violation of its structure).

Despite the fact that the foam concrete blocks are impressive in size, it is quite easy to work with it, especially if there is an assistant. Special requirements are imposed on masonry made of this material, if you know them, you can provide yourself with a reliable and long-lasting residential structure.

Overlap options for a foam concrete house

One of the features of foam concrete is fragility, since the material is sensitive to high and local pressure of any structures on it. In places where the load is especially high (openings, rafter system, overlap), the arrangement of a protective reinforcing belt is required.

The latter allows you to distribute the local load over the entire length of the walls. The belt can be made of concrete by pouring it into a pre-prepared reinforced formwork. Or use the U-blocks designed for this, which, among other things, allow you to reduce the heat loss of the structure.

As a material for the floors of one-story houses, they are often used wooden beams, for two-story houses and houses with an attic - hollow reinforced concrete slabs.

Roof installation

Arrangement of the roof of a house built from foam concrete blocks takes place in several stages and does not differ fundamentally from a similar process for houses made of a different material. The nuances of the work will depend on the type of roof structure chosen.

The roof can be pitched. The original version, which not so long ago was used exclusively for outbuildings such as garages, sheds, etc.

The gable roof will become the best option for country houses from foam blocks. Hip and attic options good for year-round homes.

House insulation from foam blocks

Some projects of houses from foam blocks do not imply insulation work. Often, construction is carried out using a block of the D600 brand, which has excellent structural and thermal insulation characteristics.

However, the need for insulation may still arise. Then it is more advisable to use vapor-permeable thermal insulation materials as foam concrete is a "breathing" element. Among them, first of all, it is worth noting mineral wool, produced in the form of plates and rolls.

When choosing a specific option, it is necessary to be guided by the principle: the vapor permeability of the insulation should be equal or greater than the same indicator for the wall block.

External finishing

There are several options for finishing houses from a foam block:

• brick cladding;
• installation of vinyl or metal siding;
• installation of lining;
• decorative plastering.

The external finishing of the facade gives the whole house an aesthetic look. In addition, it allows you to hide all the irregularities of the masonry itself, to give additional protection by cold.

The main requirement for the arrangement of facades is to ensure proper ventilation. Therefore, special structures are mounted, called ventilated facades. Or decorative plaster specialized for foam blocks is used.

Currently, more and more private developers and construction companies prefer foam blocks when building residential cottages. It is relative cheap stuff endowed with many positive characteristics. In the company "SVOD-STROY" you can use the service of building houses from foam blocks, the prices of which will surely please you.

Advantages of foam block houses

In the construction of houses from "turnkey" foam blocks is used modern material, made on the basis of sand, cement and foaming agent. This type of construction has a number of advantages:

• short construction time,
• ecological cleanliness,
• resistance to external factors,
• acceptable cost,
• the ability to implement any engineering and design ideas.

The implementation of projects of houses and cottages from foam blocks is also attractive because the material is distinguished by high strength, excellent heat and sound insulation properties, and resistance to temperature extremes. The natural origin of foam concrete will provide natural ventilation in the future home. For internal and exterior decoration you can use absolutely any materials.

Lightness is another advantage. That is why projects of houses from foam blocks can be implemented on land with unstable soil. The material itself is excellent for air permeability, while being able to keep warm and cool. This means that it is comfortable to be in such a house at any time of the year, saving money on heating and air conditioning.

Our advantages

The company "SVOD-STROY" carries out the construction of houses according to standard and individual projects... Our catalog contains a large selection of turnkey ready-made foam block houses, the price of which depends on the area, the quality of the materials used and construction services. You can order the construction of a cottage with an area from 82 to 292 sq.m. from us, as well as choose the number of floors, bedrooms and bathrooms. We will help you build your dream home, where all your family members will feel comfortable and safe.

In addition to designing typical houses, we are engaged in individual construction. If you already have a project for your future home, we will help you calculate the cost of construction and implement it in full accordance with your idea.