General characteristic of wall dismantling in apartment
The demolition of the wall structure has the main goal - to increase the space of the apartment, to free the premises from unnecessary buildings. Starting the "reconstruction" of the room, it is important to create a scheme for the future planning of the living quarters, to make an accurate calculation and determine the quality of the demolished wall. When drafting an apartment plan, it will not be superfluous to consult a specialist. It will help to calculate the weak points of the structure and prevent future destruction, collapses.
Having completed the scheme, it is necessary to apply to a specialized housing committee and get permission to redevelop. Each demolished structure must be regulated by the highest communal authority. This will help to avoid problems in the future.
On the classification scale, two types of walls are considered:
- Carriers;
- Partitions.
The first variant of the bearing construction is the main component part of the house. Due to the supporting wall, the roofing system acquires a reliable support. When it is dismantled, the probability of the roof oval appears. Not knowing the location of such a structure, it will be useful to call a competent builder capable of determining the type of the partitioning room of the erection.
The second option is simple partitions. Are considered to be brick walls. Dismantling the partitions does not entail the complete or partial destruction of the house. Often, demolition can be carried out without additional qualified assistance.
Material as the construction base of the walls
When deciding to remove the fences of rooms it is worth remembering the categories of structures that are being dismantled:
- Brick;
- Stone;
- Based on concrete;
- Wood;
- Penoblock;
- Plasterboard.
The listed types have their own peculiarities. The quality of the material affects the laboriousness of the repair work. Find out the "composition" of the wall often becomes a complex process. An excellent option will be to attract a professional who can determine the material and advise on its composition properties.
The classic wall has a thickness of 38 centimeters - the building standard.
How to start dismantling the wall?
When deconstructing a partition, it is important to clean the room of furniture and interfering parts. Obligatory condition is disconnection of electric power and other networks:
- Heating communications;
- Gas;
- Plumbing and drainage system;
- Internet;
- Satellite signals.
It is necessary to think through all the details - up to the purchase of roomy packages for extra garbage. According to the norms of public utilities, repair work in the apartment can be carried out at certain hours - in the morning from 9:00 hours and in the evening until 19:00 hours( Monday to Friday).On Saturdays and Sundays it is not allowed to engage in repair work.
Note: The commencement of dismantling must be accompanied by the collection of all necessary documentation. It is important to take into account the consent of neighbors. They must sign the relevant papers. This eliminates conflicts in the future.
Basic construction tools
The following sample tools are suitable:
- Scrap;
- Kirk;
- Demolition hammer;
- Chisel;
- Wedges;
- A massive hammer, you can use a sledge hammer.
The above list is more suitable for dismantling the walls of the bathroom. They are often performed dense, poorly susceptible to demolition. Relatively simple construction based on wood. They can be removed using a chainsaw. Special efforts require cluttering on a concrete basis - "smash" it with the help of a grinder, a perforator. An additional tool can be a jackhammer. According to construction norms, the erection of a concrete base implies the use of a metal frame in the inner block. It can be demolished using a Bulgarian.
Mandatory actions for the demolition of the wall: the main rules of the
Having the necessary permits for the dismantling of the structure, it is worthwhile once again to take care of the structure of the entire structure. It is important to understand the load of the wall and the main roof supports. This will help the scheme of the house and drawing up an independent clear plan. At the slightest opportunity to save part of the partition of rooms - it is better to leave it untouched.
Let's list the main tips for dismantling a classical wall made of bricks:
- It's necessary to make a breakdown gradually - brick after brick.
- Elimination with the doorway requires the removal of the drain first. It's worth moving from the door.
- Mandatory presence of a sledgehammer. Under its weight it is easier to break a wall. Direction of dismantling - from top to bottom.
- Specialists do not recommend demolishing the structure in large areas. Dismantling should occur gradually, in small parts.
Partitioning of partitions
Partitions have a special structure. Their "liquidation" must be carried out according to a certain scheme:
- Getting started, the process will be easier to mark up in parts. You can use a construction pencil for this. Cut pieces of the Bulgarian. The demolished elements can be impressive in size. To lift them is not worth one person( to avoid a stalling of the back).It's better to work in a mask. The process often becomes dusty. You can get airway poisoning.
- Application of a perforator. Represents a sound-saturated process. At its performance it is necessary to watch the adjacent buildings and try not to damage them.
- Point method. In the surface holes are drilled( closely located).The wall is broken into parts by a jackhammer.
Note: It is important to be careful to avoid a brick crash per person. Initially, you need to tap ground for future strikes.
Reshaping an apartment is a noisy and dusty occupation. Before starting, it is recommended to moisten the surface of the wall and the floor with water. This will eliminate further dust formation. It is important to hang the door and try to protect the other rooms as much as possible from getting dust in them.
How to demolish a wall from a foam block?
Recently, the use of a foam block in construction has become popular. It is easy to install, does not miss noise and perfectly manages the preservation of heat in the room. It is used in the construction of internal walls and external.
The breakdown of foam blocks is not difficult. You can make it with a drill. The main hitch is represented by reinforcement made of iron. You will need:
- Hammer
- Drill
- Bulgarian
- Saw.
Start the demolition by removing the top layer - plaster. Gradually the jackhammer removes the constituent parts of the foam block. Collected garbage is not advised to take out in a common place for garbage collection. It should be transported to a special landfill for construction waste.
Drywall: from simple to complex
Drywall enjoys well-deserved respect. It is easy to use, economical, suitable for all types of buildings. Remove the construction of this material will not make a huge effort.
Begin demolition:
- Clear the room of all things, furniture. Tightly fix the passage to other rooms.
- Floor the floor with a protective coating. The floor can be clogged with dust or dirt.
- Remove all electrical wires. Turn off the mains power. Remove lamps and other lighting devices, decor elements.
Apply several methods. Their choice is determined by the type of wall, the presence in it of an iron frame. Often plasterboard walls are embedded in plasterboard plates.
Consider three ways.
- Remove all metal parts. Find them with a magnet. Having eliminated self-tapping screws, remove the construction of the plank with drywall sheets. Dismantle the frame, consisting of a metal profile. The presented variant allows to use the constituent walls again. Disadvantages can be noted - labor intensity, the need for specialist assistance.
- Demolition of the wall with a sledgehammer. It will take a lot of effort. Is a fast way. A disadvantage is the inability to use gypsum board repeatedly.
- Application of a diamond cutter. Expensive method. It is carried out by professional masters.
