Modern wooden structures

1.The type of wall structure with continuous columns - “Balloon frame”
2. Type of wall structure with interrupted columns at each story level – “Balloon western frame”

“Balloon frame” it is closely related to the level of industrialization achieved in America. Its invention practically transformed wooden construction …

Construction of concrete stairs, part 2

An example of calculating a flight of stairs

The total height of the storey is 234 cm. If the stairs are to have 13 degrees, then each step will have a height 234:13 = 18 cm. The width of the footrest is 64 – 2 x 18 = 28 cm.

From this it follows …

Construction of concrete stairs, part 1

Construction of concrete stairs

The basement stairs outside the house or the cantilever stairs inside the house are made of concrete. Forming and concreting such stairs on their own requires special skills from the DIY enthusiast. We can only proceed to this then, when we have some …

Foundations for pergola posts

Foundation for pergola posts.

As a rule, a pergola is made of wooden beams, which are attached to concrete foundations. Due to the significant deterioration of the wood, caused by moisture from the ground, the beams should be placed at least 5 cm above the ground. Absolutely not …