Ceilings in buildings with a wooden frame and beam structure
The spacing of floor beams in a building with a frame-and-beam structure is: 60-90 cm. For this reason, plasterboard ceiling sheathing is made on an additional supporting grid …
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Separating ribs in multi-ribbed ceilings
Distribution ribs in multi-rib ceilings are perpendicular to the floor beams. They prevent the ceiling from "clinging" and ensure the cooperation of the beams in transferring loads.
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Block-ribbed floor made of DZ concrete blocks
The DZ type floor is an example of a "strong" block-rib floor made of concrete blocks. Concrete blocks are heavier, have poorer sound insulation, but they allow you to make a ceiling …
Akerman ceiling made of ceramic hollow bricks
Akerman ceilings are made of ceramic hollow bricks with a height 15, 18,20,22 cm, width 30 cm and length 25 cm.
The permissible spans of Akerman ceilings depend on the height of the hollow bricks, concrete overlay thickness and …
Ceilings made of profiled sheets
Another construction solution are reinforced concrete slab ceilings poured on permanent formwork made of profiled sheets. These ceilings are lightweight, easy and quick to assemble, they do not need any scaffolding or formwork, because …
Ceilings and floors
The solution of the floor layers on the raw ceiling depends on the purpose of the rooms, and floor layers, which can be used in various combinations in living spaces are as follows:
• Vapor barrier or waterproofing (bathrooms, …
Windows and blinds
Combined types of covers are most effective: insulated blinds and shutters, as well as roller blinds, blinds and shutters.
Other studies show, that with windows with high insulation, the effectiveness of temporary curtains decreases significantly …
Architectural solutions – solar panels
An example of an integrated architect's activity, heat installer, building physics and among other specialties are realizations: Nature House - Stockholm, Sweden; Philips Experimental House - Aachen, Germany; Sun Tronic House—USA. They have …
Wallpapers
What are the most common wallpaper printing methods?
Four printing methods are used in the production of wallpaper:
1) relief printing;
2) gravure printing;
3) screen printing;
4) embossed printing.
About the specific properties of wallpapers …
Special materials – Isolating agents
You need to insulate the leaks on the ceiling of the room. Please replace the relevant materials.
Fluorosilicates are suitable for isolating drips, insulating salts and lacquers. Wall paints containing solvents and special water also show such an effect …