How to build a house in the southern United States?

After all communications are laid, is preparing an irrigation system, she in Houston are paying special attention because Houston is subject to tropical storms and hurricanes. Typically, the depth of artificial reservoirs is about 10-12 meters. All ponds have a system of locks and canals to drain water.

The banks of the artificial lake concreted at bay for the protection and prevention of erosion. That water is not washed away concrete, part of the land near concrete reinforcing tape clay and gravel. Most recently has been heavy rain, and water pumps pumping water out of the canals.

Then the construction of roads and drainage. The roads provide quick and easy access of construction equipment, as well as prevent spread dirt from construction sites. Near all sewage stacked sandbags, their purpose - to hold the mud during the rainy season and to prevent clogging of the drain pipes. Sewage pipes - PVC, pipe diameter of 60 cm begins, increasing with length of sewer. Lay the tubes begin at a depth of 1.5 meters, respectively, the depth increases with the length of the system. Pipes are laid at an angle of 0.18%. Sewer gratings are usually not, instead of them - open water inlet, which is located inside the sewer pit, measuring approximately 2x2 meters. By the way, I note that all the pipes, where possible, are not under the road, and next to it, although all repairs carried out of the mines.

Then set all the road signs. Layout of the roadway in residential areas is not as speed limit here - 20 km / h Speed ​​limit signs are also absent, the rate registered in the SDA. Previously, I was asked about the height of the curb - it is 15 cm thickness of concrete ties on the road - 21 cm

Very fun to ride on such areas with all the characters apart, but the complete lack of homes. Pay attention to the tape grass-laid along the border, it prevents the leaching of dirt from the lawn to the street in the rain.

In Russia still do not know how to make the hatches on the road. Ai-yi-yi.
Then prepare the site for homes. 20-30 homes being built at the same time. They are built mostly close by, it makes cleaning debris, and does not bother those who have already moved and is living in self-built homes. Exceptions are homes that have been purchased in advance at some specific areas. For the foundation soil is removed depth of one meter and covered with a layer of gravel, sand and clay, compacted it all, and then it turns out that's at the top of this cap. I note that this trick is only possible in Texas because of the very clay of the earth. For example, in the northern U.S. placed deep strip foundation.
Then the supply of communications to the home (gas, cold water, sewer, electric cable, etc.)
Going formwork for the foundation. All the foundations of solid, monolithic, clay soil can make them relatively thin, the thickness of screed about 25-30 cm, with the "pillars" of 1.5 meters.
Typically, the average size of the foundation - 20 to 15 meters.
Then, the ground is covered with a thick dense plastic, fit valves with a diameter of 10 to 16 mm. It fits every 3-4 meters, "crosswise", except in certain places, such as the garage door of the house, cut the foundation, here it fits a little differently, depending on the design of the house.
Fittings before casting will be stretched, seven days after casting the load will be slowly withdrawn
Pouring the foundation is made without stopping to complete the work. Permissible concrete strength from 60 to 90 MPa.
Svezhezalitaya tie. Sticking plate - is duralumin anchor (anchor) for the walls.
Periodically, concrete poured water, preventing the formation of these cracks in it.
Then, filled screed is applied to the layout of walls and begins assembling a timber frame house.
All load-bearing construction of the house assembled from wood, usually use boards 15x5, 20x7 cm
Then sheathed with plywood boards 2 cm thick
It should be noted that all wood materials for the construction of houses pre-defined mixtures and processed oils for protection against insects and water. At the same time, these chemical compounds are not harmful to human health.
All materials are fixed with nails and metal anchors. Also used screws, bolt ties, mainly in the critical "nodes." Bruce is not used, it is replaced with multiple boards nailed together.








Once the frame of a house is finished, inside are starting to communication. Future sink in the kitchen. Sewage used plastic pipe diameter of 6 cm
Also inside the house begins to "grow into" the various elements, such as a bar.
Communications are conducted inside the walls.
Conducted an electrician.

Black Wire - TV, yellow - electric, white - the Internet.
Installed in the attic ventilation system for heating and cooling homes. In fact - it is soft fiberglass pipe. From above it is coated with flame-retardant fiberglass, which is hidden under the glass wool, within which is a soft aluminum tube. Today, these vent pipes are used where the air flow rate does not exceed 30 m / s. At a higher speed air circulation using a tougher ventilation system.
Conclusion room.
Water knot. Water used plastic pipe diameter of 13 mm and can withstand the pressure of 0.7 MPa and a temperature of 95 ° C.
Bathroom and toilet.
Then set fire. These homes all have gas fireplaces, they are much easier to install because they do not require masonry and problems with the valves.In some homes, commissioned by the buyer are building real fireplaces.
By the way, nice gas fireplace heats the house. Although, of course, with a real fire can not be compared.
Then sheathe the walls with plywood on one side, the other side of glass wool is inserted into the openings, and then the wall and sutured with plywood. Then plywood sheathed with plasterboard. I note that the insulation in the house is very good, in spite of this, the apparent fragility of walls, and the cries of a zombie baby is not heard in the hall, as well as running a loud TV in the bedroom. Thank quality glass wool.
Then drywall puttied.
Future jacuzzi. Various designs are going inside the house.
Shower cubicle.

Then inserted into the window. The outer part of the house is sheathed with additional noise insulation and insulate polystyrene panels (blue left), with a value of R equal to 3, the thickness of the panels - 13 mm. Top of the panel will be sewn layer of thick plastic and roofing felt (black right).
Windows, used in construction, "southern", and can be used only in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico. The windows have a U-value of 2, the coefficient of heat - 0.23, transparency - 0.43.
Finally, the time comes to masonry.
Decorative brick, standard ASTM - SW. In addition to brick and stone used.
Between the wall and the brickwork is left 5-6 cm of clearance for air circulation.
Accordingly, under the peak of left outlet.
Fans of parts.
Color brick and stone can be selected by the customer.
The quality of brick masonry is very good, to become a bricklayer is not easy, this profession is considered one of the most prestigious among the Mexicans.
On the façade and side walls of the molding is completely absent, it can only be used on the face side of the house if you want to save a little on the price of the home, although in general the basic difference will be.
Then, inside the house begin painting, laying tile, installed sockets and other stuff. Just starts to wrap up everything that can be scratched or damaged during the work. Laid tile simply closes thick construction paper, all the windows are still in the films, all the bathrooms are closed with special covers.
In parallel, flexible stacking ridge Roofing shingles on the roof. In different parts of all the roofs are made in the same color, using the same material (tile, roofing material, etc.)
Mexicans are working with all the amenities.
Generally Mexican builders in Texas, it's like guest workers in Moscow, the difference lies only in two things: first, the Mexicans work legally, and secondly, the quality of work Mexicans are very high, because for hack fired.
Companies are not profitable to build badly stated warranty on the house from 15-50 years of age (on items), so after each of the engineers check the quality, otherwise then the company will have to repair at his own expense.
The cleanliness of roads being watched, they are constantly cleaned and washed.
As seen in many of the photos, I went to the district in the evening. And most of the builders have finished the job. But some stuff, techniques, tools - were lying here and there, and the house was open. But I was never nobody came up and asked what I was doing at a later time? While there, I was approached by two sales manager and asked if I did not help in choosing a home? I said that as long as I want to see myself, I was left a business card, and wished a good evening. About the camera no one even hinted at. Why is this happening, and why such carelessness? It's very simple - all areas to view the large number of cameras. Of course, to steal a hammer or a sheet of drywall can be easily, but the desire to talk to the sheriff then personally I do not. On the left panel shows a plan of the county, of which I spoke earlier, is one of them and consist areas.
For several of these districts are building swimming pools, playgrounds and other infrastructure individually. Next time I'll show you a house built, ready for delivery. Let's look inside the house, let's talk about the conditions that the customer has when buying a home and that builders are willing to change, if the client is acting up.