Garden arbors - where to build, what to build?

Construction of a garden arbor is not a very difficult task. With a little practice, time and good intentions, we can do it ourselves.What is worth remembering when joining a garden arbor?

The right structure of a gazebo

The design of a garden arbor is usually light - it consists of pillars supporting the roof, between which there may be openwork walls usually reaching slightly above the meter. A gazebo can stand on the ground or have its own floor made of planks - it all depends on the imagination of its constructor.

For the construction of a garden arbor most often used wood, e.g. pine. Before the construction of arbors, every wooden element should be properly protected against weather and biological factors.

To set up a light wooden gazebo it is enough to pour concrete foundation ceilings. Metal brackets or anchors are fastened in them, in which they are embedded and then attached to them wooden logs supporting the roofing. It is worth using galvanized metal elements or connectors made of stainless steel to join wooden construction elements of walls or gazebos. The roof structure of the gazebo largely depends on its shape. When the gazebo has a rectangular shape, it's good if its roof is hipped. In the case of a hexagonal arbor, a hex roof will be better. As roof covering garden arbor you can use straw or reeds, less effective will be equally light tar paper and bituminous shingles.

A place for a garden arbor

When choosing a place for a garden gazebo, consider its purpose and the size of the plot. If it is intended to calm down among greenery, it is worth locating it in the depths of the plot, away from the bustle of household members or the street. So located will encourage us to go out into the bosom of nature. If we do not have too much space available, and the gazebo is to serve, among others to experience family meals in the fresh air, it is better to locate her closer to home, so that you do not have to run to it with crockery. When deciding to build a gazebo near the house, it is worth remembering that the appearance and style would fit well not only with the garden, but also with the building.

A gazebo, and building law - gazebos and garden sheds in the light of regulations

How to build a gazebo in accordance with construction law? What formalities await us when we want to put a gazebo or a garden store on the plot? These questions are asked by every investor, wanting to create a quiet corner on the property. What is worth knowing before making a gazebo?

Interpreting the construction law of a gazebo, shed, or outbuilding, it can be referred to as a building or a building. Buildings are permanently attached to the ground foundation, while buildings rise without foundations and in the light of regulations, they are treated as temporary buildings. So what will be the construction of a gazebo or a storeroom? The binding provisions raise certain doubts. Whether a permit is required for the construction of a gazebo will depend on from how large the facility is to be, what plot will be located on it, and also whether there is a similar building on it.

Is the gazebo an element of small architecture?

The construction law says that the construction or construction of landscaping structures does not require a building permit.Many of us include arbors and sheds for such items. Is it right? According to the construction law, small architecture objects should be understood as objects with relatively small dimensions. These can be, for example, elements of religious worship, such as chapels, figures, bells and other garden architecture objects, as well as utility objects that serve daily recreation and maintain order, such as sandpits, swings, ladders or garbage cans. The arbor is difficult to consider as a large object, so it should not be treated as a small architecture object. The construction law, unfortunately, does not clearly specify the concept of a gazebo. However, it is safe to treat it as a light structure, usually with openwork walls, no foundations and internal installations.

Construction of a gazebo and storeroom - with or without permission?

If a garden store or gazebo is a building, i.e. it is not permanently connected to the ground by the foundation, it does not require a building permit - all you need to do is submit an intention to erect such a building in the poviat starosty. When submitting, it is necessary to plan the plot with the location of the shed or gazebo, as well as the arrangements and opinions, required by separate regulations, eg for conservation protection. However, it must be remembered that the building law says that a building permit is not necessary for a gazebo with an area of ​​up to 25 m² , but the total number of such buildings on a plot can not exceed two per every 500 m² of plot area. Permission will be necessary if the building's area exceeds 25 m² .

A building permit or notification to the competent authority is not required, in the case of arbors and farm buildings, on plots in family gardens, with a building area of ​​up to 25 m² in cities and up to 35 m² outside the city limits. The height of these buildings should not, however, exceed 5 m at steep roofs and 4 m at flat roofs.

Before building a gazebo on the plot, it is worth going to the proper office and clarify the issue of permission with officials.Sometimes it turns out that various offices interpret the regulations in a slightly different way. Regardless of whether the construction of the gazebo will require notification or permission before it is made, all formalities must be completed. In this way, we will avoid a situation in which the construction of a gazebo will be considered as arbitrary and it will have to be legalized, which entails considerable fees, or to be undressed.

Accessories and tools for painting walls

They can greatly facilitate the renovation of rooms, so it is worth getting them. Modern accessories and tools for wall painting were created in response to the needs appearing during the renovation work.

Accessories and tools for painting walls

Accessories and tools for painting walls

Hard to reach places, large surfaces or high rooms often cause problems when painting walls. For this reason, it is good to replace the classic brush with more sophisticated painting tools. Many accessories will greatly simplify our work and make renovation work much more efficiently.

Painting walls without a ladder

To apply paint on even walls, it is necessary to reach the ceiling very high. In order not to use the ladder, it is enough to equip yourself with a long boom, on which the roll holder is applied. The most convenient is to use telescopic solutions. By dividing the bar elements and locking them with a ring, we obtain any length. We find equipment that allows painting even walls with a height of 5 m . Extension booms for tall rooms can be 6 m long and the handles placed on their ends are designed for comfortable grip with both hands, which allows you to precisely operate the roller. Thanks to such a solution, it is much easier to paint the walls without moving the ladder and climbing it.

Paint without can and tray

Dosing the paint while painting walls can be cumbersome, it requires careful scooping it on the roller or brush, so that it does not drip and as little as possible dirt around the can or tray. The paint pot must also be moved, worn and sometimes placed on a ladder, controlling that an unstable position will not spill the contents. To solve this problem, paint rollers were created with a paint feeder. The handle has a paint container, which is dispensed successively in an amount sufficient and not allowed to drip.The filling system consists in sucking paint from the container into the rod. The roller is filled with paint thanks to the piston, which is activated by pressing a button in the handle. Single impregnation allows you to paint up to 13 m² of wall. The tool not only allows much more precise and faster painting, but also more economical. For convenience, choose an electric roller, which itself soaks with paint.

Painting hard to reach places

Special tools are intended for many nooks and crannies. For example, we can find precise brushes or a set of triangular accessories to the corners of the walls. In the place where the walls are joined, narrow, round brushes with a long bristle will also be useful, which fit into the gap and distribute the paint evenly while rolling the wheel. Rollers with a paint feeder can also be equipped with a tip enabling the painting of corners, bevels and other corners. For example, a three-position, movable head placed on a telescopic boom will be convenient.

It is also difficult to paint the wall behind a central heating radiator. To reach such hidden places you can use a narrow, long, flat, curved brush. Although it is intended for painting radiators, it is also ideally suited for wall covering behind a radiator.

Rolls for special tasks

The larger the surface of the wall, the chosen roller should be wider. Rollers with short fleece, i.e. those with bristles of 6 to 9 mm , are designed for applying thin layers of paint and painting smooth surfaces, i.e. coated with finishing, finished with plasterboards or made of plywood or metal. A long fleece with a length of 1- 2.5 cm will facilitate the painting of plastered walls, lined with wood or structural cladding. Under the ceiling and on the floor, rollers for equal cutouts will be useful, i.e. equipped with a limiter facilitating the construction of belts. In order for the paint to not run down it is good to purchase a roller with a drip cap. In order to obtain interesting effects on the walls, even chamois or sponge shades that give a specific pattern or texture are used.

Spray painting

The fastest way to paint the wall using a special hydrodynamic aggregate, which allows covering with 4 m² of paint in just a minute. It gives excellent and uniform coverage. However, this method of painting requires a lot of practice.

GrÖNE painting aggregates

For several years, painting sets have been gaining more and more satisfied users. They are ideal tools for painting large surfaces, such as warehouse halls and multi-family houses.

They enable quick, accurate and trouble-free painting of the surface. Thanks to the possibility of precise application, the paint layer is an economical solution in terms of paint consumption and time and work.

The response to the needs of the market is the introduction of painting aggregates by the Gröne brand with various characteristics of technical parameters.

High quality of components and high quality of workmanship - attention to detail make Gröne painting units are trustworthy devices. Thanks to the solid and durable construction of the transmission and modern, hermetic and hermetic electric motors, they are suitable for every construction. The pump with extended durability and protection against the effects of electrical surges guarantee failure-free operation. The self-diagnosis system in models with LCD display, as well as the accessory container in the SmartSpray models ensure comfort of use. The EasySpray model stands out above all for its high performance, while maintaining the compact size and light weight of the device. It is also very important that all spare parts are available from stock in stock.

The aggregates come in two configurations. With a flexible suction system in a compact version mounted on a low frame, and with a rigid suction system built on a high frame with wheels for easy transport. The rigid suction system also allows the use of higher density materials.

For the hardest painting tasks we have prepared the UlatraSpray device. The high performance and efficiency of the pump enables the application of the heaviest paints. High performance also means the ability to work over long distances. An undeniable advantage of this machine is the possibility of working with the second job at the same time. This affects the speed of work, and hence, greater efficiency.

In addition to the hydrodynamic application of paints, other liquid materials are used in the construction industry, which can be applied using the aggregate. PowerSpray is such a unit, for which there is practically no limit in terms of the type of material.Thanks to this machine, we are able to spray fireproof coatings and ready-made finishing coat on the Polish market. The advantages of this application are huge and they translate not only to work efficiency, but also to the comfort of work, ease of application and the aesthetics of work.

The increasing requirements of construction companies facing the construction site encourage the use of the latest solutions in the field of transfer and application of building materials.

And if you paint something like that, the spring metamorphosis of DIY interiors

Spring is the time when a new energy comes into action in a person. On the stroke of endorphins and vitamin D in the body enjoy our arrangements, to which we would like to bring a breath of fresh air. And if it were to paint something more than spring eggs this spring? We advise how to give your interiors a new life with the help of renovation paints!

I think everyone would like to refresh and beautify their home or flat from time to time. However, when one of the words "refurbishment" raises new energy reserves and drives them to act, it may even paralyze others in making the final decision. And nothing strange. From the idea to the implementation the road is sometimes bumpy, and the scale of work and expenses can dim even the greatest enthusiasm. Aesthetic, and at the same time incredibly accessible and practical solution may be painting the old elements of the interior into a new color.

In the era of urbanization, there is a longing for a homely, rustic atmosphere. Paweł Piotrowicz, an expert from the V33 brand, emphasizes that in this way, virtually everything can be "regained" in this way. - You may be surprised at how much of a well-worn wooden floor, unfashionable ceramic tiles in the bathroom or kitchen furniture that have been remembering the last few decades has yet to offer - it suggests. - Satin paints from the V33 renovation range allow you to renew almost any element of the arrangement, also in the kitchen and bathroom. We can paint them cheaply and quickly, without primer and removing the original surface - he adds.

Renovation from the heart

The kitchen is the real heart of the house. And as you know, you need to take care of the heart. The necessity of forging tiles may give you a faster pulse, but fortunately there is a way. What will we need for quick and cheap renewal of wall tiles or decent wainscot? All you need is a renovation paint "Kitchen and kitchen furniture", a stir bar, a flat surface roller, a brush to cover the corners, and ... a free afternoon.

To obtain the optimal aesthetic effect and the strength of the new coating, we apply a minimum of two layers of paint. If the old tile has a porous structure, it may be necessary to apply an additional third layer. However, before we start painting, remember about proper washing and degreasing of walls and floors, especially in the zones close to the oven. We clean them without a detergent problem without polishing additives, and degrease with acetone or gasoline.

Recipe for a dream kitchen

Renovation paint "Kitchen and kitchen furniture" is also great for renovating kitchen furniture made of wood covered with paint or varnish, laminates or plywood. However, before we proceed to the proper renovation, first let's clean the fronts thoroughly and degrease the fronts. Glossy furniture can, if necessary, be matted with abrasive paper, so as to reduce the risk of scaling the new cover under the influence of mechanical impacts. Renovation paint "Kitchen and kitchen furniture" can also cover the countertop, although we should then remember that its surface is additionally protected with varnish for kitchen worktops V33.

The recipe for the kitchen of dreams, next to walls, floors and furniture, should also include all household appliances. Iconic fridge "Minsk" works without a hitch? Let's add a pinch of spiciness to the interior, painting it on the spicy color of chili pepper - on the background of white walls and furniture, it will look just great! Renovation paint "Household appliances" is perfect for renewing household appliances coated with aluminum, metal, stainless steel or plastic. Thanks to the resistant coating, it is not scared of staining it from fat, sauces, wine, coffee or tea.

Do not be afraid of the color in the bathroom!

Renovation of the bathroom is usually quite ... slippery thing. After all, this place is exposed to water and moisture every day, which is crucial when choosing the right materials. To this end, V33 has developed solutions dedicated to this type of applications. And yes, floor tiles or floors made of marble, gres or granite will be renewed with waterproof renovation paint "Floor tiles". The paint can be successfully used on a substrate with underfloor heating, but remember to turn it off before painting the floor for the time necessary to cool it.

In order to give new life to bathroom wall tiles, ceramic moldings or glass blocks, it is worth reaching for the "Ceramic tiles" renovation paint. Its excellent flow ensures a perfectly smooth coating, and resistance to permanent contact with water, shampoos, soaps and cleaning agents allows for free use of space. A wide range of colors allows for a little experiment in the bathroom. Subdued shades of white, flax or cardamom can be broken with a vivid, pastel accent with a shade of pistachio or a lagoon. You can look away, right?

Renovation paints for salons

The element of the interior, which usually stays with us for the longest time, is the floor. The only question is what to do with the floor in the living room, which has managed to weed for years or which no longer matches the new concept of the interior? A wooden parquet does not have to mean investment for a lifetime, and to renew it, you do not have to reach for varnish or oil.The second life of floors and floor panels can be provided by renovation paint "Wooden floors and stairs", which allows to achieve unobvious color effects in the interior. Nothing prevents the color of natural wood from turning into a white characteristic of a minimalist, Scandinavian climate.

In the rustic notes, we hit, renewing the age-old radiator, which we never really knew what to do. Renovation paint "Heaters" can cope well with both aluminum and cast iron, providing a durable, temperature-resistant coating. To avoid flaking the cover, remember to turn off the radiator for the duration of the painting, and after the renovation, activate not earlier than after 48 hours from applying the last layer of paint, gradually increasing the temperature of the medium.

A wide range of possibilities

How many interiors, so many ideas for their renovation. However, the renovation of the kitchen, bathroom or living room does not have to involve large financial outlays or logistic gymnastics. This spring, all you have to do is reserve a day off, grab paint and a brush, and create yourself the interior of your dreams from the least expected, worn-out elements that will give you a second life.

How to arrange a large living room?

A large living room creates great arranging possibilities. However, the arrangement of a large living room is not always easy. So let's learn the basic rules of composing large spaces and know which furniture to choose first.

Arrangement of the living room

Arrangement of the living room

For a large living room to be orderly and functional it is good to make a furniture layout - most of us consider this simple step as unnecessary. However, it is very helpful in visualizing a large interior.

A large living room - a place of rest

The relax zone is the most important zone in the living room. This is where we will spend most of our free time. A place to rest in a large living room can be created by placing furniture around a chosen central point - it can be eg a large coffee table or a fireplace.

A cozy corner in a rectangular interior will allow us to create a large corner or sofa set in the shape of the letter L. The rest zone will be a rectangular coffee table or bench fitting into the sofa arrangement, as well as armchairs, seats or chaise lounges surrounding the table from the other sides. It is worth having at least two additional seats, which we will be able to rearrange again when needed. When arranging a large living room, it is worth remembering that the times of matching holiday sets have long since passed. The sofa and armchairs do not have to be kept in the same style and colors. In a large space we can afford diversity without any major fears of excessive chaos. When choosing a piece of furniture, let us direct our own needs, financial possibilities and taste.

Instead of one table in the recreation area, we can put, for example, two smaller ones, which can be moved and put together depending on the needs. In addition to the main coffee table or bench in a large space, we can afford additional small side tables, on which we can set a table lamp, books or a vase with flowers. An interesting solution is also to place a long narrow shelf at the big sofa, adjusted to the height of the rest. Its top top will provide us with an additional storage space. Placed in such a bookcase will also make the not very effective back of the sofa will not be visible.

Large living room - division into zones

The large living room space allows for the separation of various zones - for example, a lounge, a dining room or a reading or work corner. The corners next to each other will support family integration.

In order to extract various functions in a large living room and provide greater intimacy to the residents staying in individual zones, we can use various types of partitioning - for example, low partition walls, decorative screens or openwork freestanding shelves or set up furniture accordingly. To emphasize a specific zone, we can also use a color and paint selected walls for a different, more intense shade than the others. We will divide the large living room into zones also with lighting. Other lamps will illuminate the dining room (hanging lamps), and the other seating corner (floor and table lamps). To designate zones in a large living room, it is worth using also carpets - another in the seating corner, another in the dining room, and a smaller carpet or sidewalk by the reading corner. Carpets not only insulate the interior and define the zone, but also delineate its surface.

4 important questions about plastering internal walls

4 important questions about plastering internal walls

Internal walls can be plastered all year round, even in winter. All you need to do is remember a few rules to avoid unpleasant surprises in the form of cracked or peeling plasters or discoloration. The final shape, color and appearance of internal walls and ceilings depend primarily on the plastering work. It is an important and integral element of construction works, both during the construction and general renovation of a house or flat.

When can you plaster?

We can start work after the period of settling and shrinkage of the walls, ie optimally from 3 to 6 months after completion of work on the unfinished state. At this time, the building should initially settle. Concrete and concrete substrates require waiting for at least 2 months. Also note that plastering of the walls requires certain atmospheric conditions: should not be plastered at a temperature lower than 5 ° C and above 25 ° C. A lower temperature would lead to the freezing of the plaster, which in turn, leads to its uneven drying out and discoloration. On the other hand, work on dry and sun-warmed walls should be avoided during the summer.

How to prepare the substrate?

Proper preparation of the substrate is an important element of plastering work. The ideal wall should be even, dry

and not dusty. It is also important that it is rough and evenly absorbs water and that the substrate is free of efflorescence and free of scratches and cracks. All unevenness and dirt should be removed before starting work - only such conditions will guarantee us optimal plastering results. Remember to cover and attach, for example with a steel mesh, all metal and wooden elements. Metal elements must be additionally protected with anti-corrosive agents. What is important, in the case when the substrate under the plaster is extremely absorbent, such as cellular concrete or silicate blocks, it is recommended to make (for a well moistened wall surface) mortar made of, for example, cement Lepo Lafarge and sand in the proportions 1: 1. Such a treatment will significantly reduce its absorption.

What to remember when preparing the mortar?

The basis of plastering mortar is the appropriate selection of the proportions of individual components, so that it obtains the right consistency. For the mortar to meet all requirements, always use good quality ingredients. When you earn it, remember to mix the right order - cement, sand and 2/3 of the water are mixed first. Then slowly add the rest of the water until the required consistency. It should be remembered that the ready mortar maintains its properties for about 3 hours. After this time, it should be unconditionally discarded. It is also unacceptable to add water for reuse. This threatens the insufficient strength of the plaster, and thus its damage, cracking and falling away.

How to plaster?

The key element is proper preparation of the plaster mix. It must be chosen in complete agreement with the design and technical specification. The recommendations placed on the cement packaging must also be taken into account. It should be remembered that the plaster profiles must be selected in accordance with their future function and that no empty space can be allowed behind them. In addition, plastering netting must be applied to all areas exposed to cracks in accordance with the technical specification. The thickness of the finished plaster depends on many factors: the substrate, the mix itself, the way it is made, as well as the number of layers.

We can distinguish the subsequent stages of laying various types of plasters:

- making the casting of a rare mortar with a thickness of 3 - 4 mm . The consistency of the coating should correspond to a 10 -12 cm draft of the measuring cone;

- after a slight curing of the coating, a coating of 8 - 15 mm is made . The mortar density should not exceed 9 cm immersion of the measuring cone;

- the next layer is made of thin mortar with fine sand with a grain size below 0.25 - 0.5 mm . The mortar should be more "oily" than the topping, while the thickness of the coat is usually 1 - 3 mm . After concentrating the finishing coat, it is rubbed with a wooden, steel or felt-covered wooden packet, depending on the type of plaster finish.

Cement recommended for plastering mortars

Lepo is a masonry cement that does not require the addition of lime or plasticizers. It was developed for mortar masonry and plastering, it is also perfect for finishing works, for example leveling the floor under the floor, or other minor renovations. It is characterized by good adhesion to the substrate and high workability, thanks to which it accelerates the pace of construction, reduces executive costs and material losses arising during masonry and plastering works.