Since the foundation of the building as a whole is responsible for the durability of the construction, in the process of its arrangement, all relevant recommendations should be compared to accurately. But even after the construction of the house is completed, the state of the base must be constantly monitored.
In order for the durability of the foundation to be maximum, for it you need to equip a blind area. It is a concrete strip flooded on the ground around the perimeter of the structure. The thickness of the blind area should be at least 15 cm. On top of concrete, it is recommended to additionally roll asphalt for greater strength.
The base of the building needs cladding. You can use a simple plaster for this, which is painted after application. To make a plaster layer more reliable, before using the material, a reinforced mesh should be fixed on the walls of the basement. You can increase waterproofing with bitumen mastic.
Decoration can also be carried out by various facing materials. The most reliable is the base will protect yourself if you lay it out by a natural stone. In addition, such a coating looks very impressive. Of the less expensive options, the use of basement siding or artificial stone can be called.
