Today, few of our compatriots who have decided to move to their own new two-story house for permanent residence will begin to build it on their own. It does not matter where this property will be located - within the city, or outside it (in the village, on the territory cottage village, on a suburban area). In most cases, people start looking for either profitable offer from developers, or contact directly professional builders. But first of all, they determine what material their new housing will be made of. If we consider the prices for two-story houses made of foam blocks, and compare similar objects built of brick or profiled timber, then foam concrete blocks are more attractive not only in price, but also in their other properties.

The secret of the popularity of foam concrete blocks

Low, compared to most traditional materials (red and silicate bricks, profiled or glued beams), the price is one of the main arguments influencing the choice of foam blocks for building a house. But we should not forget about other advantages of this building material. For example:

• Ecological purity. In this parameter, foam concrete blocks are not inferior to ceramic bricks and even lumber.
• Low thermal conductivity. According to this parameter, foam concrete is almost three times greater than ordinary (red) ceramic bricks of the same thickness.
• The porous structure of the foam blocks provides the walls of them with the ability to "breathe", which in turn contributes to the creation of a favorable microclimate in the premises of the house.
• The material is not affected by fungus, resistant to corrosion, has high fire-fighting properties.
• Durability and resistance to negative impacts natural and climatic phenomena.
• Light weight and precise geometric dimensions make it possible to build a two-story foam block house faster than a similar brick building.

The combination of all these properties contributes to a very long service life of such houses. There are many examples when foam concrete houses built more than 100 years ago are successfully operated today.

The offer of the company "Mera-Stroy"

We offer to all interested parties in Moscow and the Moscow Region turnkey two-story houses made of foam blocks, as well as the development of project documentation. The client can also order: providing the site with the necessary building materials at wholesale prices, delivering them to the construction site, stage-by-stage construction and installation, finishing work and other types of related activities.

Two-storey house is an excellent solution for a small piece of land. He will not “grab” a lot of usable space from the land allotment, and the family in such a building will not be cramped. Foam concrete can be used as the main building material in the construction of a house. Construction from it will not require a powerful foundation and can be completed in a short time.

Advantages and disadvantages

The fact that foam blocks are often chosen for the construction of houses is not surprising.

This material has a lot of advantages.

• Due to the fact that the block sizes are large, the construction of walls is progressing very quickly.
• This material is easy to process. It can be cut with an ordinary hacksaw.
• The use of foam blocks does not require the use of heavy construction equipment. The blocks are pretty light. They can be lifted alone by an adult.
• Laying walls from such components is not particularly difficult.
• The price of foam blocks is much lower than the cost of many other building materials.

• With a competent approach to construction, a house made of foam blocks will serve for a very long time.
• In such a building it is always warm due to the high content of air bubbles "in the body" of each block.
• Foam blocks are safe in an environmental and fire sense, so they are chosen for housing construction without any fear.
• This material has good soundproofing qualities, so that extraneous noise will not disturb residents during the operation of the building.
• Foam concrete goes well with other building materials, which opens up great opportunities for architectural creativity.

It is necessary to take into account the shortcomings of the material.

• Due to the porous structure, foam blocks absorb moisture. A block saturated with water can break when frozen. Therefore, foam block walls require high-quality external finishing, which allows not only to give them an aesthetic appearance, but also to reliably isolate them from water ingress.
• In order for a house made of foam blocks to serve for a long time and be comfortable, the walls require insulation.

Design

Projects two-storey houses from foam blocks are very diverse. Depending on the available site, you can choose a building measuring 6 by 9, 10 by 8 or 7 by 12 meters. The project can be standard or individual.

To start building a house with your own hands, you should decide which piece of land will go under construction. The project documentation clearly indicates which part of the land will be built up, and which will remain for a vegetable garden and a garden. This is important from a legal point of view.

It is also worth deciding on the orientation of the building in space. It is desirable that the windows of the most frequently visited rooms face south. Attention should also be paid to the organization of the entrance to the building. You also need to solve the issue of connecting utility systems.

Not the last topic is home security and land plot. Architecture plays a significant role here. If the site is clearly visible from the windows, this already adds peace to the residents.

The type of foundation included in the project depends on the level of groundwater under the site. If the distance to the water is less than two meters, it is better to lay a slab foundation in the project. If the distance to groundwater more than three meters, it is easier to arrange a tape recessed base.

A two-story building in the design process is better to immediately distinguish between residential and auxiliary parts. For example, in a house of 150 sq. m you should not plan long corridors and complex transitions. Utility rooms it is easier to immediately determine the place somewhere in the basement or on the first floor. So it will be easier to bring communications to them.

An important task is to clearly determine the size of the house when designing. This will determine not only the comfort of a particular family, taking into account its size and needs, but also the cost of maintaining a house, from taxes to utility costs.

For example, someone might like the design of an 8x8 building. It can be a compact house, the living area of ​​which is no more than 80 square meters. For a family of four, this is quite enough. For a larger family, it is better to focus on the plans of houses sized 9x9, 8x10 or 10x10.

The second floor can have a conventional design, or it can be made in the form of an attic. A small house is sometimes supplemented with a terrace. Then its comfort increases significantly, since this extension can be very spacious.

Usually in two-story buildings on the ground floor there is a kitchen, a living room and ancillary facilities such as a bathroom and utility rooms. The second floor is more often reserved for bedrooms. However, there are a lot of options for planning inside the house. For example, the arrangement of a bathroom requires certain engineering tricks, but to deny yourself such a convenience on the second floor in big house hardly anyone will.

Finish options

If the interior decoration of a foam block house depends solely on the taste preferences of the owners and the capabilities of their wallet, then the exterior requires compliance with certain rules related to the features of the foam blocks themselves. Since this material is not super strong and highly absorbs water, it must be isolated from external influences. External finishing materials should not prevent the foam blocks from "breathing". At the same time, they must withstand repeated freezing and maintain visual appeal. The finishing layer must also be resistant to different types mechanical impact - friction, shock, etc.

Sometimes facing bricks are chosen as an exterior finish for two-story houses made of foam blocks. It is laid out so that there is a gap between the wall and the finishing layer, which ensures ventilation of the walls. Also in this space, you can install a heater, then the house will be warmer and more comfortable.

Brick finish will prevent rain and snow from getting on the foam block walls, protect against mechanical stress and temperature extremes. With such decoration, the house can last much longer. But you should be aware that for all these benefits you will have to pay a lot of money.

You can also choose natural stone for finishing such a house. This option must be foreseen in advance, since such a cladding requires a wide and solid foundation. A house with a stone facade will look very attractive (there are a lot of design options). At the same time, the walls will be reliably protected from the effects of precipitation, temperature changes, etc. However, if the facade work is performed poorly, after some time, partial repairs may be required due to the peeling of the stone from the foam concrete blocks.

Facade tiles can also be used for cladding. She will protect the walls from negative impact environment. At the same time, the appearance of the building can be anything, since the textures and colors of the tiles are very diverse. The disadvantage of using such a cladding is that it interferes with the movement of air in the foam blocks, and the load on the foundation increases significantly. At the same time, the cost of the tile itself cannot be called small.

The budget option is to use plaster. It protects foam concrete well, without conflicting with its mechanical properties. At the same time, there are quite a few design options for the building.

However, in order to plaster a house, you need to have certain knowledge and skills, to have the necessary tools. With a competent approach to business, plaster will last at least ten years, but if the rules for its application are violated, repairs will be required very soon.

Considering the projects of two-story houses made of foam blocks, your attention, first of all, should be paid to how the habitable space of the building is distributed. Experience shows that it is optimal to place common rooms, a living room, a hall, a dining room and a kitchen downstairs. At the top, it is advisable to place personal apartments - bedrooms, an office, a nursery. However, deviation from the canons is quite acceptable according to your personal preferences.

If you want to make changes to the finished project documentation by slightly moving or removing partitions between rooms, moving doorways, then this will not be difficult. However, it is unacceptable to make significant changes to standard designs that affect load-bearing walls, foundations or roofs. In this case, the documents will have to be redone, or even order the design of a house or cottage.

Choice of building materials

Foam blocks are distinguished by density. This indicator must be reflected in the project documentation. Since, for example, low density indicates the fragility of the material. Only material purchased from a well-established company can be truly high-quality and durable. Good blocks are very light, well protected from sounds, resistant to fire. Projects of two-story houses made of foam blocks can be provided with a variety of architectural decorations (such as bay windows, turrets and arches), since foam concrete blocks are easy to process.

High-quality foam blocks are environmentally friendly and safe. Their manufacturing technology endows the blocks with a number of valuable properties and brings the material closer to wooden houses. Like a wooden house, a foam block structure is vapor permeable, that is, it is "breathable". Finally, the speed with which projects of two-story houses made of foam blocks are being implemented allows significant savings on construction costs. However, remember: savings should consist in less time and labor costs, and not in the rejection of qualified designers and builders.

What was done

Project: the Innsbruck project was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer's family, a decision was made to relocate the terrace.
foundation: based on geology and the architect's calculations, the house was built on a pile-grillage foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, laying with masonry glue. Windows are made to order, with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tile.
exterior finish: walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered, finishing elements are made of wood, made on site, based on TK-visualization, painted. The plinth is lined with decorative stone.
interior decoration: the decoration was carried out according to the design project, where the combination of decorative plaster with stone and wood was taken as the basis. False beams were mounted on the ceilings.
additionally: a fireplace is installed and finished.



What was done

The very case when our Customer and we speak the same language and are inspired by the ECO high-tech style! Designer Ilya came to us with a ready Project of his future home! Our team liked the project - after all, such unusual and stylish solutions are always a professional challenge!
We prepared estimates for Ilya and developed unique Constructive decisions- all this allowed us to realize this project! The frame house is made in our proven Canadian technology with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour! Outside, the house is sheathed with imitation timber. All windows are custom-made and laminated in colors according to the project. Additional accents are placed thanks to the professional coloring of imitation timber and the selection of colors.



What was done

What does it cost us to build a house? Indeed, having a team of professionals and knowledge - building a house from scratch is a matter of time! But sometimes the task is more difficult! We have introductory - an existing foundation, or buildings on the site, extensions to existing buildings and much more! For the Matsuev family, it was precisely such a difficult task. They had a foundation from an old burnt house, and a landscaped area around it! The new house had to be erected in a short time on the existing foundation. Dmitry and his family had a desire to build a new high-tech house. After careful measurements, a project was made that took into account the old layout, but had a new modern form with interesting innovations! The house has an entrance group where you can sit at a table on cozy evenings and a complex but possible exploitable roof in our lane. To implement such a roof, we called on our knowledge and modern building materials LVL beams, built-up roofing and much more to help. Now in the summer on such a roof you can arrange an unusual dinner or watch the stars at night! In the decoration, our architect also emphasized the minimalistic and graphic high-tech style. Smooth stucco walls with painted planken details add personality to the wooden beams at the entrance. Inside, the house is finished with imitation timber, which is painted in different colors depending on the purpose of the room! Large windows in the living room kitchen overlooking the plot - created the desired effect of illumination and airiness of the space! The house of the Matsuev family has graced our photo gallery in the country architecture section in high-tech style, in the style chosen by bold Customers with excellent taste.



What was done

Olga and her family have long dreamed of a country house! A reliable, solid home to live in, which will fit perfectly into their difficult narrow lot! With the advent of children, it was decided to realize the dream, children grow up quickly and in their own house in nature there are many opportunities and fresh air. We, in turn, were happy to work on an individual project of a classic red brick house with a bay window! After the first acquaintance with our company in a cozy office, we invited Olga to take a look at our current construction site: evaluate the order and construction processes, store materials on the site, get acquainted with the construction team, make sure the quality of work. After visiting the facility, Olga decided to work with us! And we were happy to do our favorite work again to make another country dream come true!



What was done

Project: changes were made to the San Rafael project and redevelopment was made according to the wishes of the Customer.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete floor slabs; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs
box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, mortar masonry??? Windows inserted.
roofing: metal tile
terrace: rough enclosing elements are made, flooring is done.



What was done

Dmitry approached our company with an interesting draft design to calculate the cost. Our experience allows us to perform such calculations according to draft designs with minimal errors, no more than 2%. Having visited our construction sites and received the cost of construction, Dmitry chose us from among many of our colleagues in the shop to complete the project. Our team has begun to implement a difficult and expressive country project with spacious rooms and a garage, large windows and complex architecture. After the project was completed, Dmitry chose us as a contractor, and we, in turn, wanted to do further work at the same high level! Since the object is large, Dmitry proposed a phased cooperation, namely, upon successful completion of the foundation work, we proceeded to the second part of the project - walls + ceilings + roofing. Also, the exact timing of construction was important for Dmitry, in order to speed up the construction processes, the team was reinforced by 2 experienced masons.
The box on a pile-grillage foundation was handed over right on time! The result pleased us and the Customer. All stages of work were coordinated and worked out under Dmitry and his individual project from which all participants in the process benefited!



What was done

Project: The project of our company Inkerman was changed taking into account the wishes of the Customer's family, the house was planted on the site, taking into account the existing situation on the site and the relief
foundation: based on geology and the architect's calculations, the house was built on a reinforced pile-grillage foundation.
ceilings: wooden on wooden beams, in places of large spans installation of LVL beams. The basement is insulated with 200mm basalt insulation; interfloor overlap with sound insulation 150mm.
box: box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, mortar masonry. Windows inserted.
roofing: installation of metal tiles.
exterior finish: the facade is insulated with 100 mm basalt facade slabs, the facades are closed facing brick; the color scheme was proposed by the architect and agreed with the customer.



What was done

The Krutov family decided to build a spacious house for the whole family!
From the idea to its implementation, Olga and other family members went through several stages! The choice of technology, a long work on the project, the construction of the foundation, the construction of a house with exterior finishes and then work on interior decoration! The frame technology was chosen as energy-saving, prefabricated and high-tech! Why did the Krutovs choose our company? They liked the quality of work at our construction site and the workers who gave a detailed tour! We also worked on the estimate for a long time, combining different variants finishes, comparing their cost. This made it possible to choose the best option from a wide variety finishing materials and kits.
The project was created by an architect friend, but we had to work out the constructive part of it. After that, the most reliable and effective foundation was erected - UWB. Then work began on the box. A frame house with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour and a unique 300 mm roof insulation technology. For the exterior, siding was chosen in a spectacular combination of colors - coffee and cream. The accents are placed thanks to the powerful roof overhangs, interfloor belt and large windows!



What was done

When you decide to become a happy owner of your own home and move to a new home for permanent residence, first of all you think about what the house will be like; what to build it from; how much will it cost and most importantly, WHO will do all this?
Alexander came to our company with the desire to move to his own country house. He liked the Avignon project and there was already a strip foundation. After the initial visit to the site, measurements and examination of the foundation, we gave our conclusions and recommendations. Strengthen the foundation, change the project and adapt it to the dimensions of the existing foundation! After agreeing on the cost, it was decided to build in the winter. Alexander received as a gift reinforced concrete floors, one of the leading construction teams and a house according to the project he liked, which stood on the site with exterior decoration by spring! Alexander watched every stage of construction, regularly visiting the construction site and was pleased with the result, and we were satisfied with our work. This is an individually designed Avignon project, implemented in stone technology with external insulation and siding!



What was done

Each house is a separate story of creation and implementation! Once we built a house for good people and they recommended us to another good person! Rumyantsev Andrey came to our company with a desire to build a one-story spacious country house with a fireplace for warm family evenings on the site of an old country house ... It was decided to build the house from aerated concrete blocks so that the future country handsome man would please the owner for decades! The customer voiced his wishes for finishing - and we, in turn, brought everything to life. Thanks to the detailed visualization of the project, each element of the exterior decoration is a member of a friendly ensemble! Bavarian masonry, as the final stage of exterior decoration looks noble and thorough. Without a doubt, such a tandem - aerated concrete and brick can be safely called the best solution in the field of stone housing construction - warm, affordable, beautiful, reliable. Modern technologies we have stepped forward so much that such unique configurations become available in a short time, because we built this project during the winter months. The main thing is to have the necessary knowledge and constantly replenish their stock!



What was done

Project: the project of a European company was taken as a basis and was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer's family, a terrace and a patio were proposed, taking into account the cardinal directions on the Customer's site.
foundation: based on geology and the architect's calculations, the house was built on a pile-grid foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - wooden on beams with a sound insulation device of 150 mm.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, laying with masonry glue. Windows are made to order with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tile.
exterior finish: the walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered. Based on the visualization, facade panels were added under the Tolento stone. The enclosing elements of the terrace, balcony made of wood, made on site, based on the TK-visualization, painted. Roof overhangs are hemmed with spotlights in the color of the roof.



Vladimir Murashkin, The owner of the house "individual 8x9m" House options:

What was done

When Customers come to us with bright, modern ideas for a future home, we light up doubly! After all, working on a new stylish project is always interesting and a challenge, how to implement all the bold ideas from a constructive point of view, what materials to use? Vladimir bought a plot with picturesque views of the Oka River! Such a view could not be ignored, so a dizzying terrace (51.1m2) and a large balcony, focused on beauty, became an indispensable attribute of the future home! Vladimir wanted to relax in nature in wooden house, and it was necessary to build a house in a short time and the ideal solution for such tasks was frame technology construction! If we are different, then in everything! The house was made even more spectacular by the vertical finish with an imitation of durable larch timber, painted in natural shades with an accentuated wood texture. Complement the modern look of the house - windows with lamination! It turned out to be an excellent country house, with zest and at the same time incredibly functional.

Based on the projects of modern houses, we can conclude that foam blocks are leaders among materials for construction. If you need the house to be built quickly, but the quality, aesthetics and strength are not affected, then with the help of foam blocks this is possible. Such material will not only save you money, but also time and effort spent.

Foam block - a unique material

In terms of comfort, the projects of two-story houses made of foam blocks are absolutely in no way inferior to wooden ones. They have their own characteristics, such houses are vapor-permeable, unlike wood, the foam block is fireproof, more hygienic, and also has a longer service life. Due to the fact that the density of the material is low, you can abandon the massive foundation. Foam blocks have a high level of sound absorption and low thermal conductivity, so you will not be disturbed by extraneous noise.

Project two-story house from foam blocks can be developed with a garage, if necessary, a covered parking space. If you do not want to waste time, be sure to contact our specialists.