Archive for February, 2011
Contractors, Need or Not?
Generally, building a house begins with Image Architect. After the image there, we are faced with two choices: going to do it yourself or turn them over to the contractor. Two of these roads have pros and cons.
If you are ready to face the risks, building a house without the help of consultant services would not be a problem. Biayapun adjustable pocket. But, there are consequences. Your time is so consumed. For example, you have to look for artisan or foreman.They will work under the command and control.
Unfortunately, some builders or foremen is sometimes annoying and less qualified. When you see things like this, your emotions can be pumped.What if they do not work as expected? More dizzy again, you have to dismantle and replace with new ones again. Costs could swell. Other funds might come depleted.
Well, if you do not feel ready to face the risks, you should hire a contractor service. Especially if you want to build a house-sized “giant”. By using the services of a contractor, you do not have to worry megurus clutter build a house.
Supervise contractors and builders who are looking for, select and sort and buy building materials, also watching the progress of work. Even if necessary, you can ask the contractor to make the image the architect.
Emotional turmoil caused by the foreman or artisan-made can be suppressed. You do not deal directly with them. During development, you are only dealing with the contractor. He will be responsible for all development work.
Because the responsibility is great, we should not choose just any contractor. Look for contractors with good reputation. You can get recommendations from family, friends, or co-architect. Contractor recommendation of the architect usually has good quality. Why? Because architects are not just choosing a contractor for the realization of the drawing. To be more confident, you can examine the first results of the contractor’s work.
INSTALLATION OF WASTE (GREY WATER)
Channels double pipe (on the left and right side of the building) to be the best alternative wastewater sewers. Sisitim disposal of waste water has a cost-benefit.
The advantage, if one of the blocked drains, other channels are still able to function properly. So that other sanitair function is not compromised. It’s just wasteful pipe dual channel design. Required to manufacture PVC pipes in much smaller. Could double the amount of plumbing single.
If you want to channel the water-saving plumbing. You can choose a single pipe water channel. The main exhaust pipe can be placed on one side of the building. Left or right, depending on the design of the house. However, to avoid congestion, you should use the main pipe measuring at least 4 inches.
Septic tank (BLACK WATER)
In order to create channels to safe sanitation, excreta disposal note channel. Strive distance from the toilet to dispose of septic tank is not too far away.Noteworthy is the slope that once a flush, straight feces flowed and fell into the septic tank.
Septic tank should be made watertight. The size and capacity tailored to the needs. Watertight septic tank is made with the goal of keeping the dirt that settles in it do not come out and seeping into our wells and neighboring wells. Because if that happens, well water is unhealthy and unfit for consumption.
Wall paint: Painting For Maximum
Paint the walls should not be indiscriminate. There are steps that you must follow. This in order to keep the painting to the maximum, including paint color that matches the color on the packaging. So, why paint colors on different color lid after added to the wall? It could be because the painting is not maximized.
Here’s what you should know before painting thewalls:
a. Prepare the wall. For the new wall, wait until completely dry. At least 28 days old. At that time, the wall of humidity is not expected more than 16%. The degree of acidity of the crucial success of obtainingsuitable packaging color.
b. Cover with anti-alkaline substances, especially for the new wall. If that was a long wall, use wall sealer.Wait a coating substance is completely dry. Hosedrying time varies between two hours to one day.
c. Stir until smooth and perfect paint. Brush to the wall. Do it twice a painting. First as a basis, the second to close the pores of the walls are still open and flattening it. To paint, you should use roll sets andshort, fluffy, not rolls of sponge material.
Remember! For maximum results, avoid touching the paint before it is completely dry.
Tiny Houses
Availability of land that houses today are increasingly minimal became an obstacle to present a comfortable home. One of the difficulties encountered was the limited space so that the movement of family members is limited. For some people, little land that is not a problem because it is easier for them to take care of him, especially if you have a high level of activity. But when the number of family members and need more space to grow, the concept of story house can be a way out. Here are some tips that can be used as inspiration for you.
1. Space division
With two floors, dividing the area will be easier.Downstairs can be made of two bedrooms, with one main room and one smaller room, and one bathroom.For the separation area between the living room and dining room can be done using a portable room separator. If the remaining open space in the back, can also be used as a dining room without losing the park altogether. Of course, with the addition of a roof or canopy to keep rain water tampias. Meanwhile in the upstairs could be used as a space to watch television to maintain privacy, an area for hanging clothes and two additional bedrooms. Try not to make too much insulation, either upstairs or down. To get around the narrow area of the bathroom, you can remove and replace tub with shower is much more efficient place.
2. Light
One thing to be aware of the little house is light and give more to give the impression of more widespread. The roof is quite high, making the balcony or window openings are large enough to give more light. In order to get more leverage, use the same furniture and wall colors are bright.
3. Furniture
Use furniture with a medium-size to maintain the flexibility of the area. It would be better when using multifunctional furniture, such as a bed that has storage drawers underneath. Use furniture that is also possible to fill the corners to minimize the wasted area. While there are several developers who use the concept of terraced houses on tiny land. If not, ask in detail whether occupants can change the basic form of the house and the house foundation was able to make two levels. It would be better if there are still remaining land, approximately 0.5 to 1 meter, to develop a form of the house.