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June, 2010:

Flooring design ideas

One of the best options – the choice of cork panels, not only for the walls and floor, especially in the nursery. Natural cork, not only did not cause any harm, but also has a number of useful properties. Not susceptible to decay and the emergence of the fungus, cork hypoallergenic, does not absorb odors, has a warmth and sound proofing. And, importantly, when you make a room, has a broad palette of colors. Also safe is to use the material, recognized even in antiquity, tile – natural material of clay and water, does not emit harmful substances, it is easy to clean, durable and antistatic. A wide selection of colors and textures, can implement many design ideas.

As for wood coatings – that any comparison is meaningless, a natural material that radiates a natural warmth, living and changing over time, ideal for processing all types of surfaces in the house. With its high hygroscopicity, wood controls the microclimate in the house, supporting the most suitable for the human body humidity (40 to 60%). For walls, you can use wooden battens, and parquet flooring, and lozhit tree can be not only in rooms and corridors, but also in the bathrooms or saunas, special breed of high moisture and high content of essential oils are not susceptible to pests and mold. But the flooring, as well as tiles, attached to the base through a variety of especially strong adhesives. Unfortunately, this material can not be used confining toilet partitions. And the whole ecology can be reduced to nothing, the presence of adhesive solvents, phenol and other toxins. Therefore, one should pay attention to the composition of chemistry, which is used in the repair or construction. In today’s market, will not be difficult to find virtually all the necessary chemical products do not contain the most harmful components. Paints, varnishes, putties and water-based primer is not uncommon. And when the coating of wooden surfaces, you can opt out of the use of lacquer, natural oil with a wax content of the trees from damage and wear, without creating an artificial film on the surface.

As for the popular, to date, flooring – laminate and linoleum, then their composition can not be considered as natural. But if their use is unavoidable, one should carefully study the composition and recommendations for use, some of the coverage provided to customers that are not originally designed for use in residential areas, and this can be found having carefully examined the label and quality certificates.

PEX tubing & Other Plastic pipe

In fact, PEX tubing have a number of positive qualities:

- They do not require painting and constant care, decorative, flexible, flexible and safe, and in addition, are cheaper than metal counterparts;

- Durable, leak-proof, hygienic, have a long operational life with the condition of proper installation, which carried out much easier than metal pipes, however, any barrel has at least one spoonful of tar oil.

So, about those merits, which are described above, known to many, but only a few are familiar with the fact that PEX tubing are divided into four main categories, each of which has specific properties and is suitable only for certain purposes.

1. Polyvinyl chloride PVC – the worst possible choice for home water systems. Operating time – just 1 year, in addition, this material can be toxic. And because it is used only in extreme cases and then in the sewerage system.

2. PEX – may be common – for cold water and “stitched together” – for hot. And if such pipes are equipped with “kislorodozapirayuschim layer”, then for heating systems. Material more durable and high quality, but is able to “age” under ultraviolet light.

3. Copper - used in open systems, for podvodok to devices. Such pipes are protected from oxidation, but in most cases have a standard diameter of 40 mm. Are interconnected with metal fittings, which are under the influence of chlorine (if it in the water), deteriorating rapidly.

4. Polypropylene – have the highest operating period (up to 50 years), have low thermal conductivity. Withstands high temperatures (in some cases up to 100 ° C for short term). They are resistant to corrosion and acids and solvents. In such tubes is not limescale deposits are formed, they did not have bacterial flora and acoustic insulation. And besides, they are easy to install. Such pipes can be used in systems for hot and cold water, radiant heating and plumbing. These PEX pipes are a new generation of an PEX Tubing Canada.

While there are pipes recently, as such service as optimization of websites, but their benefits have already appreciated and professionals, and ordinary people who use them.

Glazing loggias DIY

Conditions of life in the modern metropolis dictate their own rules, particularly important in such circumstances become home comfort and safety – and this is one reason why the loggias and balconies so popular. Strengthen the protective function of glazed balconies and loggias also allows the use of impact resistant glass and a special with intrusion.

Speaking about the protective function, it is worth noting that the glazing of balconies and loggias, using modern designs and prevents the penetration of the housing unwanted street noise.

Glazing of balconies and loggias – is a simple way to increase living space. This measure allows to expand the space in the house, to use every square meter with advantage. Well done entirely suitable for hanging balcony and a loggia will use design with good thermal insulation characteristics, which are now represented by a great variety.

Loggias and balconies has a distinct aesthetic character. Facade with balconies or loggias always neat, separate apartment does not look neglected.

Learn more about the possibility of glazing your terrace or balcony and get a professional consultation, contact the manufacturer of the most modern glass constructions, the Canada company “YUKKO!

Drainage system provides reliable protection

Thus, we understand that the neglect of the organization of drainage leads to serious problems associated with damage to the house. And the cost of its repair will be much higher than what we spend on the organization and installation of drainage systems. Drainage system to prevent water logging of the facade of the building, reduces the quality of operation of the roof and facade. Properly installed drainage system manufactured from high quality material, can be located even near windows. Speaking of windows, recently people started to think that better once well to invest in high-quality plastic windows, than to regret many times that set cheap consumer goods. It should be noted that the new windows have undoubted advantages in comparison with their other counterparts. Therefore, new windows are not an obstacle when installing drainage.

We should not forget that the drainage system protects against excessive moisture content and shutters. The main elements are the drainage trench, in which water is collected from the roof and diverted into a special place. Therefore, the installation of this system is best left to specialists, who know little about such things.

The organization of drainage should pay particular attention to the PVC pipe fittings, through which it will be made. Very often used by PVC plastic pipes, they can be applied in different spheres, for example, to organize a gas supply system or sewerage. The quality of PVC pipes depends on the life of the system, so the choice of pipes to be very attentive, trusting only quality and reliable firms.

Well-organized system of drainage

When building a house must not be forgotten about one little thing, because, in the end, even she may not be decisive and bring a lot of trouble. For example: build a big beautiful house, with a thorough exterior trim, where even the windows perfectly fit into the overall exterior. In the summer everything was good, but the rainy autumn came, and started having problems: the water began to flow down from the roof in large quantities in certain places, and this has threatened the building. As a result, it took a premature repairs which the landlord has spent a lot of money. As it turned out later, this problem could be easily avoided by timely and well-organized system of drainage.