The foundation is a supporting structure that transfers the load of the walls and the entire building, distributing it evenly on the ground. When constructing buildings from brick or cement blocks, large expenditures will be required to build a reliable, solid foundation. It will also take several months for shrinkage.
EFFECT houses have a relatively light frame consisting of metal walls and ceilings, and energy-efficient PIR panels are used as insulation. This design does not exert much pressure on the foundation, and any type of foundation is suitable for its installation. In addition, construction can be carried out at any time of the year, since there is no need to wait for shrinkage.
Foundation options for EFFECT house kits
In addition to distributing the load, the foundation protects the walls from moisture and temperature changes, increases the service life of building materials, and also protects against harmful soil fumes, rodents and insects. “Constructor houses” can be installed on almost any type of foundation. Let’s consider the most popular ones.
Ribbon
It is considered one of the most popular and universal foundations. It is suitable for installation on almost any type of soil, except for marshy soils. It is suitable for buildings of any weight, the bearing capacity is solved by increasing the width and height of the tape. It is suitable for the construction of buildings with a basement or basements.
The strip foundation is installed along the perimeter of the future building. A “cushion” of sand and vibration compaction is required. The depth is calculated individually, based on the weight of the house, the level of soil freezing and other characteristics. Advantages:
- high load-bearing capacity;
- uniform distribution of loads;
- fairly simple and inexpensive construction technology;
- many layout options, you can select an option for a specific design;
- durability and excellent wear resistance.
The construction will take from 15 to 20 days. Another 20 days will be needed for the foundation to cure (according to SNiP requirements). The downside is that pouring is only allowed on flat areas, without significant differences in height.
Monolithic slab
This type of foundation is suitable for building houses of any size. It can be installed even on water-saturated and weak-bearing soils. Reinforcement and a sand “cushion” are required. A solid reinforced concrete monolithic slab is laid on the ground, which provides a large support area and high stability indicators for the future structure.
The construction of a foundation based on a monolithic slab will take about 40 days. The guaranteed service life is over 100 years. It is not suitable for installation on sloping sites, unless the foundation is supplemented with metal piles.
Reinforced concrete piles
Reinforced concrete piles are rods with a square or round cross-section, pointed at the base. Reinforcement rods with a ribbed surface are used to connect the elements and strengthen the foundation. They are suitable for building heavy structures on sandy, marshy or clay soil. Pros:
- quick installation;
- large margin of safety;
- Possibility of installation even at temperatures of -10°C;
- long service life.
Installation of driven reinforced concrete piles will take only 1 day. Moreover, construction of houses can begin the next day. The service life is also 100 years. Suitable for construction on any type of soil.
Bored piles
Suitable for installation on swampy, unstable soils. Assembled on site – a well is drilled in the ground, a casing pipe is installed in it, reinforced and filled with concrete. Pros:
- suitable for any soil;
- fast construction;
- durability;
- economy;
- versatility – suitable for all types of buildings.
It will take 20 days to erect the structure, and another 20 days will have to be waited before starting construction of the house. According to GOST, the service life of bored piles is 30 years.
Any of these foundations will be a reliable base for EFFECT houses. The choice depends on the type of soil, the height and weight of the building, as well as the planned budget.