For a house to be reliable and durable, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of building materials. It is especially important that during operation the foundation normally withstands static and dynamic loads. For strengthening, as a rule, 10 mm reinforcement in Moscow is used in the structure of the foundation. It greatly improves the performance properties. Ensures the stability of the structure with an uneven distribution of the bearing load.
Which type of reinforcement to choose
The foundation is constantly exposed not only to physical stress, but also to other negative factors. Temperature difference throughout the year and in a shorter period of time. Increase and decrease of moisture in the soil. All this, to one degree or another, affects the reliability of the structure. To select the right fittings, you must be guided by the following criteria:
- Material the armature is made of.
- Destination, smooth or corrugated surface.
- Actual diameter.
- Length of individual segments.
Important: steel reinforcement enjoys stable popularity, as it has a low cost and well-known technical and operational characteristics. But, for construction work, builders are gradually beginning to use composite reinforcement. Fiberglass has several advantages over steel.
Selection of fittings by purpose
The industry produces a wide enough variety of steel bars to create mesh reinforcement. This is necessary in order to use the most suitable material for each type of work. Depending on the scope of application, the fittings are divided into the following types:
- for vertical walls;
- create crossbars;
- work armature.
Depending on the type of foundation, builders can use only one type of reinforcement, or several at once. For example, a simple, strip foundation requires a minimum number of metal rods at the bottom and top of the masonry. At the same time, to fill the slab, you will need to tie or weld a special mesh of reinforcement.
Important: vertical reinforcement of piles is the most critical process. The steel frame must be protected with a layer of concrete on all sides. If a part of the reinforcement comes into contact with the ground or open air, this will provoke corrosive processes. And after a few years, it will cause a decrease in the strength of the foundation.
