Author’s blog about repair and construction
The task of the foundation is the uniform distribution of the load of the building on the bearing soil. The type of foundation is determined depending on the weight of the building. Most often, tape and columnar foundations are used. Such foundations are made from prefabricated or monolithic concrete, reinforced concrete and brick.
The strip foundation is erected if a heavy building with concrete or brick walls is built. With this type of foundation, a large amount of excavation is used with a large consumption of building materials. The strip foundation is prefabricated or monolithic. By the way, an examination of the foundation is often carried out now, thereby experts check it for suitability.
The most reliable is the strip monolithic foundation. The cost of its construction is quite high, but the quality justifies the costs.
For a monolithic foundation, a pit is pulled out and the formwork is installed in it. Metal structure is mounted for the reinforced concrete foundation and fill it with concrete.
The assembly block foundation is very reliable and is built quickly, but has a high cost.
The brick foundation is built much longer and is inferior in durability.
The foundation of bottled stones is used if the soils are wet, while the formwork is built. Such a foundation is strong, reliable and durable.