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Higher Tiles The larger pores in the tile-based, the higher the water absorption. The material for the tiling can be smooth or ribbed outer surface, solid color (natural color or colored clay), multicolor or patterned. Material for monolithic cladding tiles can be as natural (limestone, tuff) and artificial (concrete, plaster, steklotsement). Knowing even a little about all the varieties of tile, you can choose material that best suit you for tiling. Tip 3. How to cut tile in the preparation of materials for wall tiles? Often the tiles have to adjust the size by cutting in half or cutting off pieces certain size. For this purpose, glazed surface with a lead pencil can draw a line along which the force to a steel glass cutter or a cutter with pobeditovym tip. Incised, thus tile hit a cut line along the edge of a table or board. Tiles should be split directly on the marked line. Rough edge of the tile stitch. Cut the tiles Tip 4. What preparations are needed before tiling? Before beginning of the tiling is necessary to prepare the territory - the walls, which will be tiling, and the building material itself. If you have straight walls made of concrete or brick, before tiling enough to only remove dust and dirt. If the walls are uneven, the tiles before facing them plastered and the plaster creates irregularities. As you can see, the back side of the tile has corrugations for secure coupling it with cement mortar. However, to better grip the tiles to the wall before tiling it should be wetted with water, preferably for 8-12 hours submerged in water, pre-cleaned. Make it to the pores on the back of the tiles were filled with water, so after tiling it does not absorb moisture, which increases the bonding strength....
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Russian Roof Originally attic was home to French artists, poets and sculptors. From the height of the attic floor is often a beautiful view, which could serve as an inspiration for creativity. Proximity to the starry sky is not could not remain indifferent to a creative nature. Of course the most important plus attic of the time, cheap. The room in the attic cost is cheap, just affordable for young artists and poets. After all, before we get recognition and fame, many of them have a long way in poverty. And attic was for them and the house, and a place of inspiration for the work. But it was in France three centuries ago. What has changed since time? In France, housing in the attic since gained immense popularity. Today, home buyers "under roof", is not those poor artists, and wealthy people. In Russia, the dormer roof began to gain their popularity in the 90s. But the peak of popularity in Russia mansard roofs account today. Despite the fact that our climatic conditions differ from the climate of France, the desire to be closer to the stars winner Russian citizens. Now we put aside the romance, as are all put into practice in our climate? It's simple! Modern construction materials can not only build beautiful, but practical roof. Waterproofing, vapor barrier, insulation, roof terrace will make your warm and safe. Many construction companies have long engaged in the reconstruction of roofs, attics, namely alteration in the roof dormer. This reconstruction will not only give original architectural appearance of the house, but will create additional living space, which is widely used for bedrooms, living rooms, a billiard room, conservatory, etc. Such modifications, roof much cheaper than full suspension floor. Especially, that build on residential floor is not always possible, not only for financial...