Of course, any city resident would like to relax and unwind from city life in his dacha. Bath, fresh air and quiet help make this holiday complete. However, in a very hot time of summer, it is becomes relevant and the presence of the shadow of the reservoir in close proximity. Remarkably close to the cottage if there a river or lake, which at any moment have the opportunity to freshen up and gain strength. Well, when there is no order or else, what do do in this case? There is a great solution, this pool right in your backyard. Tell you about how you can make. For a start, it's important to think about the waterproofing. Conventional polyethylene or air bubble film for that is not appropriate. It will take quite a dense film or alternatively, may weld together several paintings usual, turning it into a multilayer film. So, dig pit the size of the pool. The optimum depth of the pool when the water level in him is no less than on the breast adult. Dimensions pool should allow a person to lie down on the water with outstretched arms to the sides, plus a small distance skirting. ...  Read the rest of the entry...

Modern technologies in design and architecture, high-tech entry about high-tech enough written. With the style of hi-tech inextricably linked arrangement of new technology in modern buildings. Hi-tech - urbanized style, so it is close to stylish modern man who likes an active lifestyle. There are features and technology inherent in this style. The objective of this article to help understand what constitutes a high-tech style, and how to draw a modern stylish accommodation. In fact, high-tech residential interiors in its pure form occurs quite rarely, more often it is used in combination with other styles. A kind of hi-tech style is industrial design, minimalism and constructivism (characterized by strictness, geometric, laconic forms). Ethnic hi-tech Not all people like hi-tech, often want to something natural and warm. For this case, there is one particular style - the so-called ethnic hi-tech. At first glance it seems an impossible task to reconcile the irreconcilable: a rigorous minimalist interior, furniture made of stainless steel and glass, futuristic design, accessories, and immediately next to articles made of natural warm wood, paintings in the style of primitive art. Nevertheless, this variant may be the best compromise solution for those who can not resist the pleasure to ...  Read the rest of the entry...

With today's technology has a great opportunity - to revive the project: as a supplement to the standard project area - to create videoprogulku buduyuschemu garden. To this end, our specialists use specialized program Realtime Landscaping Architect (analog her - Realtime Landscaping pro), which is being simple to use and allows you to create decent results. Here, revives all: swaying trees and flowers, byut fountains, murmuring brooks, swimming fish, butterflies and birds sing. Realtime Landscaping Architect has in its database 12,800 objects, including one plant - 5700. Also, this program lets you create your brand new 3D objects and paste ready, such as software - Google SketchUp, 3D Max and OnyxGARDEN. Main advantage of digital technologies is that the screen image is plastic and change. Inteaktivnom design allows not only to improve the professional effectiveness of the designer, but also to strengthen the participation of customer in the project. With videovizualizatsii can: - walk through the garden of what was intended at the design stage - compare garden day and night - to show the lighting system and avtopolivom - solve 'problem' places in the garden, where customer and performer doubt in making decisions only on future perspectives. To create ...  Read the rest of the entry...

Stories about the intellectual home is nothing new. Systems 'smart home' are becoming more popular worldwide, and in our country, including, but many still shy away at the mention of automation systems home as something of a distant and totally adapted to our Russian reality. The idea of making the building 'intelligent' originated in the United States. First appeared Intelligence building (intelligent buildings), which were based on the use of structured cabling systems. Such systems allow using the same cable to provide job exchanges, computer network, security, etc. Then the system began to emerge multiplexed communication channels, allowing a single cable to transmit a variety of information simultaneously. The concept of smart home has been formulated in the 70s of the 20th century by the Institute of Intelligent Building in Washington as 'Building, providing a productive and efficient use of space. " In 1978, the company's X10 and Leviton USA have developed a technology to control household appliances in the household electric wires. The system allowed electric lighting control devices, and supported only six teams the power management. Further searches for ways to improve the automation and creation of new solutions captured many electronic company. To date there are over ...  Read the rest of the entry...

The first polyurethane foam invented (created) by Otto Bayer in 1947. First, polyurethanes have been used in industry as insulating boards, but in the seventies came the technological breakthrough in chemistry and began widespread use of polyurethane foam in aerosol (PUR). The first company packaged in a foam container was an English Royal Chemical Industry, but the first country, who used the foam in the construction, was Sweden - it happened at the beginning eighties, so that today the foam is a young and building products. Polyurethane foam in industry and construction for the production of modern foam need innovative recipe and product quality. A key indicator of success is the development of the Division of Research and Development appropriate chemical formulations, as well as overall quality control during production process. The consumer is required to use the goods in accordance with manufacturer's instructions on the label. (Similarly see: Xcel Energy). Polyurethane foam - is a special product. Xcel Energy recognizes the significance of this. The foam is an excellent placeholder for the various voids and cracks and has good sound and heat insulation properties (1 santimmetr hardened foam on its properties correspond termichnym 1.4-1.8 cm polystyrene or mineral ...  Read the rest of the entry...

Particles of this polymer is very small, penetrate into the pores of the material, close them, reinforce the base, glue the smallest dust and mikrootsloeniya. Alkyd primer, as well as water, are designed to prepare low-absorbent surfaces (wood, metal, plastic and etc.) for subsequent painting with alkyd paints. Should not be applied alkyd primer for mineral substrates (brick, concrete, stone, DSP and others) as well as the durability of the coating (if the primer is not specifically recommended) is significantly reduced. Alkyd primer applied to the surface of a roller or brush. If necessary, they can be diluted with an organic solvent. Priming should be done at all stages finish. The primer is needed when using dry mixtures for different purposes (stucco, plaster, floors, waterproofing, etc.). To cover is strong enough and reliable, the base should have the same absorbency. It is this quality provides the foundation primer, applied before each new layer of material. Priming is also necessary to carry out the work before the painting works - staining primed surface better and more economical. It should not be primed before painting wallpapers. The room temperature is in the works should not be lower than indicated in the instructions ...  Read the rest of the entry...

Parquet or laminate? That lay in the apartment? Each of these options has the right to life. But it should be taken into account in the first place that the laminate is a Nonrecoverable coating, but it is easy to lay a new one. Laminate flooring is easy to install cover not low-cost during installation. But the laminate is one major flaw, it's not a natural finish. Parquet, in turn, is a natural and frequently updated coverage. Laid parquet updated many times during the update process can be carried out toning (change form), more environmentally friendly, has a better view. Atmos Energy insists that this is the case. Parquet laminate will last much longer. If the parquet floor has lost its form, then you need to work hardwood (Scraping, sanding, perhaps toning, varnish and oil) and he will find his lost form, and may acquire a new quality and appearance. Eliot Horowitz has much to offer in this field. Thus we can conclude that the cost of laying parquet higher than the cost of laying laminate, but this cost will justify itself in the process of further exploitation. How to remove parquet flooring from stains and dirt? We all ...  Read the rest of the entry...

In this article you will find answers to questions such as what the solution should be chosen when the veneer face brick cottage, how to perform masonry work and seams, what mistakes to avoid, etc. Warehousing facing brick on the building site must be stored in a dry place, protected from the pollution solution, resin, concrete and other materials that are difficult or impossible to form for removing stains. Implementation of the solution choice of solution depends on the properties of brick, water absorption of bricks. It is best to use ready-made solutions, brick-called "two in one", while acting as filling the joint. In deciding to prepare a solution on their own are encouraged to: use a cement brand PC 500 with no additives, use sand and water that do not contain water-soluble salts, use the "hard" solution, avoiding excessive dilution with water (the consistency of wet land) to use for laying freshly prepared solution, is strictly prohibited to apply lime. Masonry work during masonry work Always use the bricks from different trays at least three - this will allow you to avoid such unpleasant moments, as a "stain" of another color on the background of the brickwork. Do not ...  Read the rest of the entry...

Stretch ceiling is a product made from a certain strip of PVC film fabric that are made exactly the right size room with a view of its characteristics. The density of fabric, usually is 0.17 inches. Plans for cutting must performed an experienced technologist, because in this area, as well as some other points related to suspended ceilings, a lot of subtleties. Holes for fixing the pipeline, the chandelier, near the air vent and fire sensors in the film are cut and glued reinforce special fasteners. The canvas is attached to a plastic profile, mounted on the walls of the room. The service life of the tension of the system - the installation of 3 years blade up to 15 years. Last time used to repair apartments in Sevastopol history stretching ceiling shows the entire history of a stretch ceiling and the story of his birth, moved forward force for progress are practical and aesthetic human values. Fantasy designers and their experience of building more of ancient Rome, driven by aggressive patricians, gave birth to the idea of draping a cloth ceiling. Matter of tissue picking the color of the walls of the room, and when eventually faded fabric, covered ...  Read the rest of the entry...

But, of course, guarantee by such means manufacturers can not give. One of the certified impregnations, appeared on the market of St. Petersburg, became a flame retardant BATH-1, developed and manufactured since 1993, JSC "Neohim." Originally part of produced in an aqueous solution, which, of course, was ineffective, as the objects that are handled by staff, had to carry plenty of water. Recently BATH-1 is produced as a dry powder that is diluted by place. Eugene Tsynbal: 'In our surface impregnation of wood allows you to transfer to the second group of fire-resistance rating. Initially membership was created to handle the attics, which are just and should be such a group. And if we put the wood in the 20% solution, then, within two hours of deep impregnation occurs, which will translate the material in the first group of fire-resistance rating. " Sergei Tsvetkov: 'Impregnation under pressure - the Most promising way to protect wooden structures. Wood "canned" impregnation solution penetrates into it deeply enough. When a surface impregnation, after rassushivaniya layer is destroyed, the protection disappears. And when the pressure impregnation is guaranteed "the integrity" in the cracks of up to 1.5 cm. At the same time - and ...  Read the rest of the entry...