In detail: do-it-yourself garage basement repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
The main requirement that must be met in the basement of the garage is the absence of moisture. What kind of basement finish in the garage will help get rid of dampness and fungus, eliminate mustiness in the room?
It is important to think over all the details of the construction of the cellar under the garage even at the stage of laying the foundation. In this case, it is necessary to immediately prevent the humidity in the basement by performing simple construction work that is easy to do with your own hands.
The foundation of the garage must be properly insulated from moisture from the outside and from the inside. The main problem is the seasonal rise of groundwater and moisture in the basement due to spring and autumn floods.
The picture, when the cellar and the pit in the garage are flooded with water, every spring and autumn, is not uncommon.
The second important requirement is high-quality ventilation of the cellar. In the absence of fresh air, food quickly molds. But this is not one drawback. High humidity causes rapid corrosion of metal, so it is simply dangerous to store a car in a garage with a damp basement.
Ventilation can be either natural - the flow of air is provided by a correctly installed pipe system or forced - the installation of a fan, if it is not possible to remove the pipes during the repair or re-equipment of the garage.
The third requirement is that the walls and ceiling of the cellar or basement in the garage must be insulated. This will provide a positive temperature in cold weather and exclude the appearance of condensation on the walls in summer.
At the first stage of laying the foundation for a garage with a cellar, it is imperative to find out three facts:
at what level is the groundwater at the construction site;
determine the depth of soil freezing;
the structure, depth and waterproofing of the foundation depend on the type of soil on the site.
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If the garage has already been built and there is a desire to dig a cellar, then you need to pay attention to the following parameters:
foundation design - a shallowly recessed strip foundation will not withstand bearing loads; if you remove a large layer of soil inside the building, it is necessary to deepen and strengthen the foundation;
with a high location of groundwater, it is necessary to carry out a drainage system;
on clay and weak peat soils, it is important to pay attention to serious external waterproofing of the basement.
An important rule for the foundation of a garage with a cellar is that the lowest point of the foundation should be located at least 50 centimeters below the freezing point of the soil. In frost, the soil freezes and pushes out the weak foundation, which leads to rapid deformation and destruction of the entire building.
When digging a pit in an already built garage, especially if the cellar floor is much lower than the bottom of the garage foundation, it is important to keep the distance to the walls correctly:
to the garage wall, the basement wall is located at a distance equal to the depth of the basement below the basement base.
For example, the cellar floor is 1 meter below the garage foundation. This means that you need to step back a meter from the foundation when digging a pit.
According to the dimensions of the preliminary drawing, you need to dig a pit and carefully tamp the soil. The dimensions of a standard cellar for a garage are 2.5 m (width) by 2 meters (depth).
Important. Basement walls should not be located more than half a meter from the garage wall. This is necessary for high-quality waterproofing.
After the pit has been dug, and the floor is carefully rammed, we proceed to the construction of the buried foundation:
a layer of crushed stone of the middle fraction is poured over the ground, the minimum thickness is 3 cm;
a rough concrete screed is poured over gravel or gravel, the thickness is from 7 to 10 cm, depending on the strength of the soil at the site;
after the concrete screed has solidified, a layer of roofing material is mounted as waterproofing. It is necessary to lay the material in two layers, gluing the sheets together with liquid resin. In addition to roofing material, you can use waterproofing under concrete floors or bituminous mastic, it is more expensive, but guarantees quality and reduces construction time;
a layer of roofing material must be installed on the walls of the pit, the height of the overlap on the wall is at least 15 cm.
Important. It is imperative to install a drainage system around the perimeter to drain ground and seasonal waters.
A reinforced concrete screed made of cement with water-repellent additives ("Dehydrol Lux" 10-2) is installed along the waterproofing layer or poured with ready-made concrete - grade W20. The thickness of the concrete screed of the cellar floor is at least 20 cm.
If you plan to arrange a cellar with a clay floor, then you need to pour clay in several layers and carefully tamp each one. The first layer of clay - 15 - 25 cm thick, the second layer - up to 1 m, is compacted with moistening on sheets of roofing material.
VIDEO A prerequisite is that the walls of the basement or cellar in the garage must be made only of reinforced concrete or red brick. Silicate bricks and foam blocks do not withstand high humidity even with high-quality waterproofing.
It is easier to lay out the walls in the cellar of the garage with concrete blocks - this will shorten the construction time, but it requires the cost of renting special equipment. If the basement is being built in a finished garage, then it is necessary to concrete the walls of the cellar or perform brickwork.
Basement walls concreting, cement grade not lower than M400:
we expose the wooden formwork. Be sure to install spacers to prevent soil shedding;
we attach a strong reinforcing mesh. Rigid reinforcement of the walls cannot be done, the mesh from the reinforcement only needs to be knitted with wire. This will prevent the screed from breaking during seasonal heaving of the soil;
we concreting the walls in layers. The height of the first layer of concrete is 40 cm;
the height of each subsequent layer is no more than 30 cm.
Concrete hardening should occur naturally - the average full hardening time is 28 - 30 days, depending on weather conditions.
Important. When concreting the walls of the basement, be sure to tap each poured layer with a rubber hammer to avoid voids and cavities in the walls.
The brickwork of the basement walls in the garage is performed in one row with an offset of half a brick. Be sure to check the vertical with a level or plumb line every two rows of masonry. Cleaning of seams must be done.
The garage floor will be the basement ceiling, so the main attention should be paid to the thermal and waterproofing of the floor slab:
the floor slab on both sides must be waterproofed with bitumen or bitumen mastic in two layers;
insulation of the garage floor from below (basement ceiling) is performed with polystyrene foam - this is the most budgetary option. But remember that mice and rats can ruin the finish. Therefore, the thickness of the foam for insulation of the ceiling should be no more than 5 cm;
be sure to plaster the layer of insulation on the mesh. This will protect the insulation from dampness and rodents.
You can also insulate the floor slab from above along the concrete floor screed:
a layer of waterproofing (roofing material, bituminous mastic) is laid on the slab;
a layer of insulation (polystyrene, expanded clay) is mounted on beacons, the thickness of the insulation layer is 10 - 15 cm;
after that, a reinforced concrete screed is poured.
The basement hatch must also be insulated with foam or mineral wool, so as not to create cold bridges in the cellar and not to provoke the appearance of dampness in the basement.
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The main characteristics of the decoration of the walls, floor and ceiling of the cellar are resistance to the destructive action of moisture.What options for disinfecting and protecting surfaces can be used, and what materials for finishing the basement in the garage are the most popular.
Before finishing, brick or concrete walls of the cellar must be additionally protected from moisture that comes from the soil into the concrete body:
for walls, welded fiberglass is suitable, but it is cheaper to treat concrete surfaces with the "Tiprom K Lux" composition. The consumption of such a moisture-proof impregnation for concrete is from 150 to 300 g per square meter. Can be primed on damp surfaces. A 5 liter bottle costs up to 1,500 rubles - enough for processing the walls and ceiling of the basement;
for waterproofing the floor of the cellar in the garage, roofing material can be used, but melted glass insulation (rolled) is more reliable and durable;
you can process the walls of the cellar and the ceiling with bituminous mastic.
Without good waterproofing, even good waterproof paint and plaster in a damp basement will not last long.
For work, you need an impregnation sprayer and a blowtorch. Waterproofing procedure:
on clean concrete or brick walls we apply a waterproof impregnation, you can also apply it with a brush, but the material consumption will be greater than when working with a spray gun. Waterproofing the brick and concrete walls of the cellar is necessary;
when the impregnation is dry, we mount the glass insulation on the concrete floor screed in the basement;
cut the material into strips of the required size, overlap the walls - at least 25 cm;
gradually unwinding the roll, and heating the material with a burner, we lay the insulation;
try not to overheat the coating, it will just melt.
After the insulation has hardened, for reliability, a final cement screed must be applied to the floor to protect the insulation layer (up to 5 cm thick). Instead of glass insulation, you can use bituminous mastic or several layers of roofing material.
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Brick walls do not need to be plastered; it is enough to treat them with water-repellent impregnation. Plastering basement mills - carrying out works:
we cut the reinforcing thin mesh into pieces and fasten it to the wall with dowels. It is important that the mesh fits snugly against the wall surface;
any cement mixture with water-repellent characteristics (Ceresit, Sm-11, Osovit Startwell) is suitable for plastering walls;
thoroughly stir the plaster mixture with water according to the instructions and plaster the walls on a metal mesh.
Before finishing painting, you need to wait until the walls are completely dry - this will take about two days.
The simplest method of protecting and disinfecting walls and ceilings is mortar of lime. It is enough to dilute the slaked lime with water and apply on the walls in two layers, after waiting for the first layer to dry, apply the second layer.
Lime mortar is applied to the brick and cement walls in the cellars every year. As the antiseptic properties of lime are reduced after 12 months.
Acrylic and silicate paints with antiseptic additives are more durable than lime, but they are also more expensive. It should also be taken into account that before applying acrylic paints to concrete walls, the surface must be treated with a primer for better adhesion of materials.
Paints based on acrylic or liquid glass, covering the walls with lime, high-quality waterproofing and any other decoration of the walls of the basement in the garage will not guarantee dryness if you do not equip high-quality ventilation of the cellar.
The natural ventilation system is easy to make with your own hands from metal-plastic pipes. The main thing is not to forget about the arrangement of a garage basement with ventilation even at the construction stage. Correct arrangement of the cellar is impossible without a ventilation system.
The main disadvantage of natural ventilation of the cellar is considered to be an uneven air supply. In winter, the pipes are covered with frost and clogged with snow, while in summer the temperature outside is higher than in the cellar and the flow of fresh air into the basement is limited.
These problems can be avoided by placing a small household fan on the inlet of the pipe, which can be turned on as needed so as not to waste money on electricity.
It is not difficult to do natural ventilation with your own hands in the cellar:
we mount an exhaust pipe under the ceiling, it is necessary that the height of the pipe above the roof is at least 35 cm. The higher the exhaust pipe, the stronger the air circulation flow in the room;
the supply pipe is located 10 cm above the floor level in the garage and is led out. A good flow is ensured by an inlet height of 30 cm from the ground.
Dampers should be installed in the pipe to be able to regulate the air flow and protective grilles from mice, leaves and debris.
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The garage and cellar will always be dry and comfortable if you install a forced ventilation system. The easiest option is to install a conventional low-power fan on the supply pipe of the air duct.
If repair and painting works are often carried out in the garage, then the fan must also be installed on the hood.
Pipes for the ventilation system are suitable for ordinary plastic for water supply or corrugated metal. They are inexpensive, and the corrugated pipe can be easily mounted in any garage and cellar design.
If you spend money and take time to properly finish the cellar under the garage, then the room will always be dry, warm and comfortable. Wet cellars and basements cause enormous damage to the car. Corrosion of the metal of a car with a wet cellar in the garage is provided.
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Basement trim in a garage is best done during the construction phase. Then the price of work will be much lower.
Repairing a garage basement begins with proper layout and layout. After that, you need to decide on the materials for performing the work.
Certain requirements are imposed on the implementation of design and construction work when creating a cellar in a garage.
Work should be started only if you are fully confident that it is possible to dig a hole, the depth of which will be about 2-3 meters. The difficulty lies in the fact that in cities at this depth, some kind of communications can often be laid.
Inspection of the soil for the depth of the groundwater in it and the adoption of certain measures to protect the cellar from being washed away by groundwater.
Making a decision about arranging a basement in an already built garage is not correct. It is correct to build a cellar, and then build a garage over it.
Attention: These measures should be carried out during the construction phase, creating a good drainage system around the perimeter, since it will be almost impossible to fix the problem that arose during operation.
Masonry walls underground can be made of different materials, so often the preference is given to cheaper in terms of price, thus reducing the cost of the project.
To speed up the process of building walls in the cellar, you can use reinforced concrete slabs. However, in this case, the cost of the purchased materials can result in a decent amount. More loyal is the cost of monolithic concrete and wild stone.Attention: In the case of using red brick as a material for walls, it can only be used with high quality fired. It is not recommended to use cinder concrete and sand-lime bricks for these purposes.
The foundation is poured with concrete M 100 or prepared independently, using a standard recipe for a mixture consisting of cement grade 400, sand and crushed stone. Cement-sand mortar is also used for floor screed and wall plastering.
Concreting requires the creation of formwork, which must be assembled from solid planks. The cheapest option for waterproofing is laying several layers of roofing material on hot bitumen.
First of all, you need to correctly mark everything. If this is not done correctly, then when using floor panels, problems may arise in their adjustment.
Before erecting the foundation, a foundation pit should be dug of sufficient depth.
After the pit is ready, its bottom should be leveled and tamped well.
Then the surface is covered with a layer, about 3 cm, of crushed stone or broken brick and poured with concrete, about 7-8 cm thick.
After the final hardening of the concrete, work should be done to waterproof the cellar. To do this, cover the concrete surface with two layers of roofing material glued with molten bitumen.
A prerequisite is laying the waterproofing material so that its edges protrude 10-15 cm beyond the wall.
Then the formwork is built, and the prepared solution is poured.
Attention: To protect the cellar and garage from flooding by groundwater, a drainage system should be built around the entire perimeter.
The method of laying the walls depends on the material chosen for this purpose. In the case of brickwork, the simplest method is usually chosen.
Attention: The main thing when performing masonry is to control the observance of the verticality of the walls.
Grouting the joints between bricks should be done carefully, not only from the outside, but also from the inside.
Mold can form in the basement of your garage. To protect the walls of the basement, built of bricks should be treated with lime mortar.
Simpler in execution is the process of erecting monolithic concrete walls. It is slightly complicated only by the need to create formwork. It is assembled from durable solid and even boards, knocking down shields for all walls from them.
Metal rods are driven in along the entire perimeter of the foundation, to which the finished formwork is attached. Then concrete is prepared, which is poured into the formwork.
Overlapping the cellar in the garage is quite an important point. After all, the plane is quite large and cold can perfectly penetrate through it. Now how to cover the basement in the garage in more detail. And we decide how to block the cellar in the garage.
The simplest way to construct a ceiling slab is to assemble it using reinforced concrete slabs. A hole is made in one of the plates, where a hatch will be installed in the future.
Installation is carried out at the level determined on the basement of the building.
After installation, the surface of the slab should be treated with resin, and then insulated (see How to insulate a cellar in a garage: choose the right material). To do this, you can use glass wool or cement-sawdust mixture.
The optimal thickness of the insulation is considered to be a layer of about 15–20 cm.
Surface finishing can be done with lining or slate. And in the case of laying another layer of insulation, the surface of the ceiling should be plastered.
For the normal operation of the cellar, it is necessary to carry out certain works on its waterproofing. For this purpose, you can use both modern materials and cheaper traditional ones, which have long been used in construction.
The least expensive is the use of bitumen mastic and roofing material for waterproofing. The process consists in the imposition of two layers of bitumen, between which a layer of roofing material is laid. The surface of such waterproofing is covered from above with coarse sand.
The inner surface of the walls is best treated with a special composition of penetrating waterproofing.The uniqueness of basement waterproofing with such a mixture lies in its ability to penetrate into the structure of materials, turning the wall into a monolithic structure isolated from moisture.
In addition to the high durability of such insulation, the useful life of which is equal to the service life of the walls themselves, it has another important quality: it cannot be damaged.
Both external and internal surfaces, which should initially be slightly moistened, can be treated with the composition of penetrating waterproofing. The mixture, previously diluted with water, is applied to the surface with a wide brush, creating a layer thickness of about 2 mm. According to the manufacturers of this product, waterproofing has the ability to extend 0.9 m deep into the structure of the treated material, crystallizing and creating insoluble formations in the process.
The solidified crystalline formations fill all the voids in the concrete, thus eliminating any possibility for moisture penetration, but completely preserving the vapor permeability of the walls.
Concrete treated in this way has higher technical characteristics, for example, it becomes able to withstand a pressure of water with a pressure of about 20 atmospheres.
At the same time, the process of applying a waterproofing layer is incredibly simple and does not require the use of any special equipment. Moreover, any garage owner can do such work with his own hands, without the involvement of third-party people and the additional costs associated with this.
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The most practical material for creating a floor in a garage cellar is reinforced concrete. Such a floor can be made very quickly using a ready-made reinforced concrete slab. Or you can build it yourself.
To do this, you should first level the surface and fill it with rubble to a depth of about 15 cm and a layer of sand of about 5 cm.
Then all this is well compacted, reinforcing rods are installed, a metal mesh is laid and concrete is poured, the layer of which should be at least 4 cm.
One of the good options for warming the walls of the cellar is expanded polystyrene. You need to mount it on the outer surface of the walls.
High water resistance;
Resistant to mold and mildew;
Long service life.
Quite often, 50 mm polystyrene foam plates of the PSB-S-25 brand are used as a heater for the basement walls:
It can be mounted both on the outer and inner surfaces of the basement walls, thus ensuring a stable room temperature.
Insulation of only the inner surfaces of the basement walls threatens the formation of condensation at the joints of the insulation.
Warming of a concrete floor can be performed using ordinary sawdust, laid in a layer of about 40 cm, followed by tamping. Then the sawdust is covered with a layer of roofing material and a cement screed is made. After the screed is dry, it should be treated with bitumen.
Attention: The most important thing is the reliable insulation of the ceiling. Since it is on it that condensation forms when cold air enters the cellar.
If the ceiling in the basement is made of reinforced concrete slabs, then to insulate it, at a distance of about 15 cm from the ceiling itself, you will need to build a false ceiling.
To do this, pipes are mounted in the walls and a mesh is built with the help of reinforcing rods.
After painting the structure, its internal space is filled with a layer of insulation, which can be used as mineral wool.
The quality of keeping vegetables and fruits in it directly depends on the correct organization of air movement in the basement and the creation of a normal humidity regime. There are two options for the ventilation device.
The chimney is attached to the ceiling and led out so that its edge is above the roof ridge. The supply pipe, the diameter of which should be twice the exhaust pipe, is installed at a height of about 10 cm from the floor level, and its second end is brought out and covered with a mesh.
It is a good idea to install covers over both pipes.
In this case, a fan should be installed in the exhaust pipe, which will expel the exhaust air from the room, and fresh air will flow to the vacant space outside.
The best option, both in value terms and in its efficiency, is considered to be the creation of a combined system, where forced ventilation is used only in the summer, when, due to the same temperatures, air movement practically stops, and the rest of the time, for the most part, natural circulation is carried out.
After all the work on the construction and arrangement of the basement, the hatch cover and stairs are installed. Before the start of the harvesting season, the cellar is equipped with racks and shelves.
Many car owners have a garage with a basement. Sometimes it also has to be repaired.
In this version, it is possible to make this room more comfortable and practical, by properly equipping it, you can perfectly save food for a long time. The decoration of the basement in the garage is done according to certain principles, here you just need to take into account some details and choose the right materials.
In this article we will tell you how to finish the cellar in the garage. You can also watch photos and videos and then make a choice of the right material.
A cellar inside a garage is best equipped during the construction phase. Then there is an opportunity to do all the work better.
All work can be done entirely by hand and therefore the price will not be high and will be limited by the cost of materials. Let's take a direct look at how to equip a cellar under the garage.
It is imperative to protect against moisture penetration by making high-quality waterproofing of the basement and garage. Otherwise, you will have to face a significant problem - how to dry the garage, especially in spring and autumn. With reliable waterproofing, this problem can be avoided.
Ventilation scheme in the cellar
Attention: When arranging a cellar in a garage, an effective ventilation system must be installed. A constant supply of fresh air is very important for food stored for a long time in the basement.
Competent organization of ventilation will allow you to remove excess moisture from the room in a timely manner. Combined garage ventilation is the most efficient. It combines a natural and mechanical way of air exchange.
The cellar in the garage must be well insulated. Thermal insulation of the basement will allow to avoid condensation in the summer, and to maintain a positive temperature in the room in winter and significantly reduce heat loss.
Attention: It is very important that not only the walls but also the ceiling are insulated in the basement.
Arrangement of the cellar in the garage, taking into account the above principles, will make this room reliably protected and well ventilated. By following these recommendations when preparing the room, you will be able to ensure the maintenance of normal temperature and humidity conditions in the cellar, which will allow you to have fresh vegetables on the table during all cold months.
To build a dry garage and cellar, you need to carefully select materials:
Attention: The most stringent requirements are imposed on the materials used in the construction of the garage, if in the future there is a high probability of dampness in the basement.
It is better to start building a cellar in the summer, at which time it is unlikely that the prepared foundation pit will be flooded with groundwater. Usually, a pit is dug one and a half meter, but the depth can vary depending on the wishes of the owner.
Overlapping the cellar in the garage is quite an important point, because there will be a rather large area and cold can penetrate through it.
Ceiling insulation scheme in the cellar
We make insulation from moisture penetration. To do this, it is worthwhile to warm up the bitumen and then simply smear the surface of the ceiling twice;
After that, the ceiling and the hatch to the basement are insulated. For this, glass wool or foam is used;
Attention: Rodents can start in the foam. Therefore, if you prefer this material, then you should not use its thickness over five cm;
After applying the insulation, we will need to make the facing of the plane. For this, you can use any facing material. Some simply apply a layer of plaster. There is only one moment here. Plastering of such a plane is done with the application of a construction mesh. Otherwise, it will disappear rather quickly.Here it is necessary not only to choose the right material, but also to fix it correctly. Indeed, moisture penetration is most likely from this part of the room.
Cellar floor arrangement scheme
First you need to level and properly compact the soil on the cellar floor.
Then on the bottom it is necessary to lay a sand pillow in layers. When pouring, each layer must be well tamped and moistened, but not watered with abundant water. The sand should be coarse.
Note: It can be tamped best, and it fits well into dense layers. To strengthen the bottom, crushed stone, gravel or brick breakage is laid between layers of sand.
The floor in the basement can be made of earth with a clay castle, concreted or made of wood.
The most environmentally friendly and most affordable is the clay floor. Its laying is done in layers in two steps, first a layer of clay 15 cm thick is poured, after which two layers of roofing material are placed on it for waterproofing and covered with another layer of mint clay, which is carefully tamped.
If the option of installing a clay floor is chosen, then it is worth considering that all clay layers must dry completely before laying a clean plank floor.
The device of the concrete floor in the basement allows you to protect it from soil moisture and pests, as well as to increase the comfort of its operation. When making a concrete screed, a reinforcing lattice must be laid, which makes the base stronger and more resistant to various types of influences.
After pouring the concrete, smooth the surface to be concreted with a flat board placed on the edge.
After pouring, the concrete must be allowed to dry completely. The process of concreting the floor in the basement is quite laborious and costly, but the result obtained is considered the most effective.
Attention: If the groundwater level is low enough, then an unpaved floor can be made in the cellar.
In this case, a sand and gravel pad should be laid on the base and waterproofing should be provided. And even if these recommendations are followed, a storage with an unpaved floor will not be particularly reliable.
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Basement walls are made from different, but certainly durable materials, such as brick, stone or concrete. Lighter building materials are not suitable for this (for more details GOST: blocks of basement walls are full-bodied and hollow).
Basement wall arrangement scheme
Attention: According to experts, it is best to erect the walls of the cellar from foam blocks or concrete.
It is much easier to work with foam concrete blocks when building a cellar in a garage.It is not difficult to carry out their installation, moreover, they are relatively inexpensive. It is also worth considering that the walls of the cellar, lined with foam blocks, do not require additional waterproofing.
Basement concrete walls need high-quality reinforcement, so they need to be laid with reinforcement. The mesh must be sufficiently elastic. It is assembled from thick steel rods, which are usually knitted with annealed wire rather than welded. When the soil moves due to heaving, the knitted reinforcing network will surely withstand, whereas the welded one can fall apart with too much shrinkage.
To fill the walls of the basement, formwork is exposed. The structure is assembled from solid panels, which are knocked down from boards or plywood. For the strength of the structure, spacers are installed.
When the formwork is fully exposed, the concrete is poured in layers. For these purposes, concrete based on cement grade M 400 is usually used. The walls of the formwork must be tapped with a rubber hammer so that the concrete can be evenly distributed. After completing the pouring, the walls are allowed to dry. Moreover, drying should take place naturally.
Attention: It should be noted that when arranging a cellar in a garage built several years ago, it can be difficult to perform external waterproofing. Therefore, before proceeding with the construction of walls, it is necessary to think over everything to the smallest detail.
In addition, you need to decide on the question of what the stairs in the basement will be, because the descent should be convenient for the owners. You can make a monolithic ladder or a regular side ladder.
Now you know how to fill up the cellar in the garage and how to repair it. The instruction is now the main thing to decide on the material. In this matter, do not rush. Everything must be done slowly and efficiently.
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As a rule, repairs in the basement boil down to plastering, whitewashing walls and ceilings with lime, painting panels. If moisture begins to seep into the basement, or dampness appears, then you should check the ventilation, or restore the waterproofing of the walls and floor.
Yes, ventilation is needed in any case, at least the simplest. Moreover, it is desirable to provide for it at the construction stage. And not then rack your brains how to install this very ventilation system.
Fiddling with a brazier when drying a cellar is quite laborious. An easier way to remove condensation in the basement, make it dry, get rid of dampness, would be to use the most ordinary candle. Drying the cellar with a candle
The candle is placed under the chimney, which will increase the air draft and allow you to quickly get rid of dampness. In this case, it will take much longer to dry the cellar, but it is much easier than using a brazier.
With this drying method, it is necessary to increase the length of the ventilation pipe, when using two pipes - the supply pipe.
A lighted candle is placed directly under the inlet of the exhaust pipe.
VIDEO To give a certain impulse, which will give rise to air draft, it is necessary to set fire to a paper sheet in the chimney. The thrust will then be maintained by a candle flame.
This is a lengthy process of drying the cellar. All work should be done before harvesting in a few days, which will allow the room to warm up, dry out, and all harmful microorganisms disappear. The duration of such drying is up to four days. During this time, it will be necessary to change several candles, but their price is not very high, which will slightly affect material costs.
With a large cellar, this method will not work.
Fiddling with a brazier when drying a cellar is quite laborious. An easier way to remove condensation in the basement, make it dry, get rid of dampness, would be to use the most ordinary candle. Drying the cellar with a candle
The candle is placed under the chimney, which will increase the air draft and allow you to quickly get rid of dampness. In this case, it will take much longer to dry the cellar, but it is much easier than using a brazier.
With this drying method, it is necessary to increase the length of the ventilation pipe, when using two pipes - the supply pipe.
A lighted candle is placed directly under the inlet of the exhaust pipe.
Video (click to play).
VIDEO To give a certain impulse, which will give rise to air draft, it is necessary to set fire to a paper sheet in the chimney. The thrust will then be maintained by a candle flame.
This is a lengthy process of drying the cellar. All work should be done before harvesting in a few days, which will allow the room to warm up, dry out, and all harmful microorganisms disappear. The duration of such drying is up to four days. During this time, it will be necessary to change several candles, but their price is not very high, which will slightly affect material costs.
With a large cellar, this method will not work.
