Outbuilding from blocks. Self-construction of a barn from foam blocks from scratch
Various non-residential buildings on the site, no doubt, are needed, they include a barn, which today we will build on our own, using foam blocks.
Why foam block
Of course, there is a huge temptation to simply ignore this moment, because we just have a barn, and in fact we should not be interested in what we will build it from. Nevertheless, this is a room in which you can arrange a warehouse for certain food products, tools, and equipment.
That is, we can still impose certain requirements on the internal atmosphere.
So, the construction of a barn from foam blocks allows us to talk about the following features of the material:
- thermal insulation how important this is to a barn depends on its purpose.
- Ease of use. We will consider this point in more detail below.
- Relatively low cost.
Where to begin
Of course, we are not talking about any project here, but we still need to do some sketches and calculations.
Our building will not stand on the ground, we need a simple foundation - to fill it in, to calculate the amount of material. Decide on a construction site.
- We select the parameters of the foam block. Let the standard size be 200x300x600 mm.
- Consider the perimeter of the barn. We have it 4x3, that is, 14 meters.
- The wall area will turn out, with a height of 2.5 meters, 35 square meters.
- The standard amount of material per square is approximately 5.6 blocks, which means we need 196 blocks.
- Next, we subtract the area of the door, the window, if any, and we already get a completely accurate version of the number of foam block products.
Important! This instruction allows us to calculate without jointing, which, however, will turn out to be minimal if we use special glue.
From the point of view of masonry, we are almost ready, but we still need fittings for laying in walls and a set of simple tools:
- Roulette and corner.
- A pair of trowels and a hammer.
- Twine for guides and a weight for a vertical plumb line.
- Wood saw.
Foundation
For this:
- We dig trenches 30 cm wide and 30-40 cm deep.
- According to technology, we fill the bottom with sand and tightly ram.
- We install reinforcement, it can be metal with a cross section of 8 mm.
- We install the formwork, 15-20 centimeters above the ground level, the barn of foam blocks with our own hands should rise slightly above the soil, since foam concrete easily absorbs moisture.
We also knead concrete in standard proportions, one portion of cement for four portions of sand and gravel. In total, we will get at the level of 1.8 cubic meters of concrete, and this can be poured on our own. That is, there is no question of a mixer.
A small volume will allow us to pour everything at once, therefore, this will only add strength to the entire base.
In a few days we will remove the formwork and carry out waterproofing. This is a prerequisite, foam blocks should not constantly gain moisture from the foundation. For waterproofing, we use a simple mastic, with which we prime the base in several layers and cover the top with roofing material.
Important! In principle, laying can be carried out after 3-5 days. The concrete has already fully bonded by this point, and the additional load that will be the masonry of the walls, on the contrary, will only strengthen the foundation.
masonry
The principle of laying a foam block structure is not much different from a brick one, however, of course, there are some differences:
- Seam size. This is the first thing that immediately catches your eye. Such an insignificant thickness of the seam is achieved by the fact that we have glue, and it allows you to make masonry with a joint of 3 mm.
- Rows, we, as in the masonry of the house, must be connected with metal mortgages. In any case, the barn must have strong walls.
- We are working with the level and along the guides, trying not to deviate.
The ease of masonry and convenient material parameters allow even one person to build a barn in one day, at least the walls can definitely be erected.
The question of how to build a cinder block shed can practically be closed: however, we still have at least a few things to do.
First, the construction of a lintel over the doorway. This can be done in several ways, but if we still have concrete, we can simply pour it with rebar. There is no concrete left, you can put a jumper in the form of two steel corners or buy a cast concrete column.
The roof remains. But here we will make everything very simple:
- We waterproof the upper row of masonry and install a bar on it, it is possible with a section of 100 mm.
- We make the second parallel wall one row higher and also lay the throw.
- Now we make a crate, perpendicularly setting a beam with a cross section of 50 mm, in increments of a meter.
- We cover everything with simple plywood.
- We cover the plywood with roofing material.
- We install slate sheets, as the simplest inexpensive option, just the price will be minimal.
Advice! The sides can be laid with foam blocks, cutting them at the right angle, since they are cut with a simple hacksaw for wood.
Conclusion
If you are interested in this, and you are ready to proceed, then in the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.
No suburban area can do without a barn. In a building of this kind, you can store inventory, various equipment and other things. Often such objects of economic importance are created before the construction of a residential building begins. You can order the construction of a utility block from aerated concrete or timber in our company. We have extensive experience in the construction of objects for various purposes and are ready to help you equip your suburban area.
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Types of aerated concrete sheds
Outbuildings are very popular with summer residents. But even at the place of permanent residence, such structures allow you to create a convenient room for storing various garden utensils and unload the living space of the house. In our company, you can order sheds from aerated concrete blocks of the following types:
Aerated concrete barn is very easy to convert into a sauna, a small farm or a garage. To do this, think over this possibility in advance and choose a project that can later be transformed into a building of the type you need.
Prices for construction services
| Vapor barrier installation | |
| Installation of insulation in 1 layer | 60rub/m2 |
| metal tile | from 280 rub/m2 |
| Flexible tile (bituminous) | from 300 rub/m2 |
| Wavy sheets (euroslate) | from 200 rub/m2 |
| natural tile | from 400 rub/m2 |
| seam roof | from 350 rub/m2 |
| Decking | from 250 rub/m2 |
| Gutter system | from 350 rub/m.p. |
| Device "warm floor" | from 450 rub/m2 |
| Treatment of the screed with a primer (moisture protection, dust removal) | from 30 rub/m2 |
| Floor log device | from 180 rub/m2 |
| Alignment and strengthening of floor beams under the level (if installed earlier) | from 80 rub/m2 |
| Installation of rough floors from edged boards | from 100 rub/m2 |
| Vapor barrier installation | from 50 rub/m2 |
| Warming (for 1 layer 50 mm) | from 50 rub/m2 |
| floor board flooring | from 300 rub/m2 |
Construction stages of the hozblok
By contacting our company, you can get a ready-made and equipped barn for further use. Our experts will build such a structure for you in several stages:
- They will mark the perimeter of the trenches and create a foundation.
- Walls will be erected according to the selected project.
- Install the truss system and mount the roof.
- Install engineering communications.
Advantages of aerated concrete for the construction of a barn
Aerated concrete is an environmentally friendly material that allows you to quickly build structures of any type. But the benefits of aerated concrete do not end there. With the right approach to construction, you can get a strong and durable barn from this material. This material is resistant to decay, moisture and other negative factors.
With the help of aerated concrete, you can build a utility block, which has a good microclimate. This is very important if you are going to use such a barn for breeding animals or storing crops from your garden. Aerated concrete has high frost resistance characteristics.
Do you want to order the construction of a utility block from aerated concrete or brick? Call our company. We will offer you an option that you cannot refuse.
Frequently asked questions about the construction of aerated concrete blocks
The minimum thickness of a bearing wall according to building codes is 250 mm, even if it is a summer house. The smaller wall thickness is not able to withstand the loads of the roof and the influence of external factors such as wind. For year-round living in the house, it must be equipped with a heating system, facade insulation and ventilation. For internal partitions, smaller blocks are used, their thickness is 100mm.
Finishing a house made of aerated concrete should be taken seriously. Aerated concrete material with high vapor permeability. Due to the temperature difference (inside and outside), condensation forms in it. Therefore, for exterior decoration, it is worth choosing a material that helps reduce vapor permeability. The most budget option for finishing is staining. However, the walls in this case should be close to a perfectly flat state. You can reduce the cost of painting by using inexpensive facade putty. To give it the desired color, add a water-based color scheme. The most rational finishing option is a ventilated facade using sheet finishing materials (block house, siding, etc.). The most expensive is facing brick, it is also the most durable and reliable.
When choosing materials, it is better to turn to classic sheet. The most budgetary, but at the same time reliable and durable - slate (asbestos-cement sheet). However, such a sheet cannot be mounted independently due to its weight and fragility; it periodically requires treatment from the fungus. A very practical material is bituminous slate (ondulin). It is easy to install and affordable. Unlike metal tiles, it is silent.
Yes, when ordering construction in our company, you can use interest-free installments. We also cooperate with banks, where you can arrange construction on credit on favorable terms.
Since aerated concrete has a relatively small weight, you can save the budget for the construction of the foundation. The main nuance is the rigidity of the base, since cracks can occur during its subsidence. Before choosing a foundation, it is necessary to conduct geological surveys and determine the type of soil. If the soil is heaving or sandy, that is, it is in motion, then only a strip foundation will do. If the groundwater level is high, then it is better to opt for a monolithic slab. But if the soil allows, a columnar foundation will save a lot of money and time compared to previous options.
Among the outbuildings, a barn occupies an important place. This building can be adapted to any need. To save time and money during its construction, it is best to choose the construction option from foam blocks. This material has many advantages. A barn from it will stand for many years, it will be warm and reliable.
Foam blocks are used for the construction of low buildings. Suitable for budget construction. The material is inexpensive, in addition, you can save a lot on labor. It is very easy to lay it, so you can build a barn with your own hands.
Advantages of buildings from foam blocks:
- Due to the porous structure, the material provides high-quality thermal insulation; a barn from it can be used not only for storing things, but also for keeping animals;
- Foam blocks do not burn and do not emit toxic substances when heated;
- The walls of this building material "breathe";
- The weight of the foam block with impressive dimensions is only about 11 kg, so the structure is not heavy, which means you can use lightweight types of foundation;
- Blocks can be given a different shape and size - they are easy to saw.
It is important to pay attention to other features of the material that characterize it from the wrong side. However, if you approach the process wisely, all the shortcomings can be leveled. It is impossible to build buildings higher than 10 meters from it, but this factor does not matter for a barn, since its height does not exceed 3 meters. After the completion of the construction, the walls need additional finishing and insulation. This is due to the fact that the blocks absorb moisture and can be destroyed by temperature changes, in addition, the material does not have the most attractive appearance.
Design and calculation of the amount of material
Foam blocks allow you to build buildings of any length and width. It is better to choose a rectangular shape of the barn, and the room inside can be equipped with partitions.
To calculate the required amount of material for the construction of an outbuilding, you only need to know the dimensions of the blocks and sketch out a barn plan. 
The most common size of foam blocks is 200x300x600 mm. The smallest indicator is the thickness, it is not needed for calculations. Knowing the length of the barn wall and the length of the block (600 mm), you can easily calculate how many pieces will go per row, and the required number of rows is also determined. For example, for a 3-meter wall you need 5 foam blocks, and for a height of 2.5 meters you need 8.3 rows, round the value up - we get 9. Thus, for one barn wall you need to purchase 45 foam blocks.
In addition to the main material, wooden bars will be required for the lower trim. But this is the case if a columnar foundation is used; they are not needed for a strip and solid foundation. Also needed are boards and beams for the floor, a log and arrangement of the roof truss system, metal corners that will serve as fasteners, self-tapping screws and nails.
As a heater, different types of materials can be used:
- Mineral wool;
- Penoplex;
- Styrofoam;
- Cork plates;
- Penofol.
In regions with low temperatures and long winters, it may be necessary to insulate the interior walls of the barn, ceiling and floor.
To decorate the facade, you can use plaster, painting, corrugated board or siding.
Foundation arrangement
The type of foundation is selected taking into account the characteristics of the soil. On sandy or swampy soil, it is recommended to equip a slab foundation. Columnar - let's say on soil with a high content of gravel. Universal option - tape, it is used most often. 
The strip base must be deepened below the freezing point of the soil. In different climatic zones, it can reach from 30 to 100 cm. Under the cement foundation, you need to equip a pillow of compacted sand with a layer of 10 cm, and fill it with the same amount of rubble.
When installing the formwork, it is important to take into account that the base should rise about 40 cm above ground level. In order for the foundation to be strong, it is necessary to build a reinforcing frame from metal rods and install it inside the formwork. 
Wall construction
Having freed the foundation from temporary formwork, the concrete is covered with roofing material for waterproofing. After that, you can start laying foam blocks. The adhesive solution is prepared from sand, cement and water. The first row of blocks is laid from the corners, moving to the sides along the perimeter.
The thickness of the adhesive composition in the seams should not exceed 30 mm.
In places where it is planned to make openings for windows and doors, masonry is not needed, they are immediately left free. When the opening reaches the desired height, a thick board is installed on the side blocks and covered with roofing felt or special metal corners. Part of the foam blocks of the next row is cut in height to make it monolithic. 
Every fourth row of masonry is reinforced with reinforcing rods, they provide greater structural strength. 
Roof and floor installation
The roof of the barn can be single-pitched or double-pitched. The choice depends on the desire to use the attic, the size of the building and the snow load. A large barn and an abundance of rainfall require the installation of a gable roof. For a room with a width of not more than 3 meters, a shed roof is also suitable. 
Construction stages:
To equip the floor, you need to build columns of brickwork and lay bars on them. If the width of the barn is not more than 2 meters, then the load-bearing beams could be installed at the stage of laying 1-2 rows of foam blocks. 
For the floor, boards of 40-50 mm or OSB are suitable. They are fastened with screws or nails to the beams, leaving no gaps.
Installation of windows and doors
Openings in buildings made of foam blocks cannot be adjusted after construction, so it is better to make windows and doors to order according to the final dimensions. They will need full boxes and platbands, especially if the barn is “warm” and it is planned to be used for keeping livestock. 
You can install windows and doors in the openings yourself. To do this, holes are made in the frames and on the slopes of the wall for long screws: on a single-leaf door - 10 pcs. (3 on the sides and 2 on top and bottom), on the window - 6 pcs. The seam is sealed with mounting foam. After the completion of the exterior decoration and insulation, it is decorated with platbands.
Warming and finishing
In regions with severe winters, insulation of external walls is simply necessary, otherwise the blocks will quickly collapse under the influence of moisture and cold temperatures. In a temperate climate, you can get by with just plastering the walls and subsequent painting.
Also, under the barn, you can arrange a cellar that you can do with your own hands.
Walls sheathed with any insulation must be covered with decorative trim, in the form of siding or profiled sheets. The texture and shade of the material must be selected in accordance with the exterior of adjacent buildings. 
Foam blocks are one of the most popular materials for the construction of outbuildings, after wood. But in many respects they significantly exceed the characteristics of the latter. Foam blocks have improved heat and sound insulation properties, do not rot, just like wood, they provide air exchange and a comfortable indoor climate. A foam block structure built in accordance with all standards can have a service life of over 100 years.
Finally, an inspiring video that proves with a good example that all the work on building a barn from foam blocks can be done by hand:
The need for a barn in a summer cottage or on the territory of a country lady is undeniable. If it is not there, or the old building has fallen into disrepair, then the question of construction arises. This article will be of interest to those who decide to build a barn with their own hands. Using tips and tricks, you can build a hozblok or a shed for a summer residence in the shortest possible time.
- Preparation for construction
- Structure design
- Tape
- slab
- Columnar
- Shed for a summer residence: photo ideas
Preparation for construction
Before starting the construction of even a small structure, several important issues must be resolved.
- Choose a place to build.
- Draw up a clear plan for the location of the building.
- Select a project to build.
- Make a budget.
- Buy building materials.
Sanitary and hygienic norms for the construction of auxiliary premises on the garden plot
When choosing a place for a barn, it is necessary to build on the sanitary standards established by the legislation of the Russian Federation. It is not necessary to register such buildings, but it is necessary to observe the necessary distances between objects. Remember that the purpose of the shed can be different, and if the toilet has one distance from the residential building, then the poultry house and the usual shed have a completely different one. Do not run into trouble with your neighbors, because in case of violation of the conditions for the placement of the building, you will receive a demolition order and an administrative fine.
Important! Ancillary premises should be located only within the area that you own. If a building extends beyond the boundaries of your land, then completely different laws affect its construction.
Approximate site plan
Structure design
The layout plan and layout of the building are necessary for the further construction of the foundation. There is no need to build a barn, especially a capital one, in a lowland, in flooded areas, on a showered slope. In these cases, you can wait for the premature destruction of your works.
The construction project is selected based on the purpose of the construction. You can build a small wooden shed for garden tools, a wooden poultry house, a sawmill, or a solid stone utility block with a toilet and shower. If you do not know how to draw projects, you can choose a barn plan at the end of the article.
barn project with cellar
Feedback from customers on the cost of construction
Construction budgeting cannot be ignored. Many readers ask questions about how much a barn of one type or another should cost. Prices for materials and construction vary greatly in all regions of our country, and it is impossible to answer this question unambiguously. But one can definitely say that the services of workers, even the most low-skilled, will be at least a third of the total.
Customer reviews for the construction of a wooden utility block 3x6 meters indicate a price of at least 30 thousand just for the work of builders! Of course, building a barn yourself is much more profitable. Someone builds from improvised materials and old boards, and someone buys a tuff block or silicate brick, makes a slab foundation, and even designs a cellar. Any construction requires a serious approach when calculating the cost of materials, otherwise you risk getting into long-term construction due to lack of funds.
Do-it-yourself frame shed construction
Making a foundation for an outbuilding
Any construction begins with the construction of the foundation, it is the foundation. The foundations are different, but for a shed in a garden plot, regardless of the “capitality” of the structure, several types are used, the construction of which we will consider in more detail.
Tape
If you decide to make a capital building, then it will need a strong foundation. Here you can no longer get by with slightly dug bricks for a temporary structure. It is best to choose a strip foundation. It has a number of advantages:
- not difficult to erect without outside help;
- production time is minimal;
- suitable for most soils;
- support the weight of a multi-storey building.
Marking under the foundation
For it, you will need concrete, wood for formwork, rebar with a diameter of 1.2 cm, sand and crushed stone for a pillow. The course of work is simple and understandable even for a beginner.
Formwork for strip foundation
Pillow under the foundation
Rebar laying
Ready-made strip foundation for a barn
If you are planning a large building, for example, a large utility block or a brick shed, and the soils in your area are quite mobile, then you can strengthen the structure with piles. The pile-tape foundation is made according to the same principle. The only difference is that piles are installed every 1.5-2 meters.
Installation of a pile-strip foundation
slab
This type of foundation is not cheap, but not difficult to manufacture. Such a base is made for buildings on quicksand, swampy soils, soils subject to seasonal fluctuations and flooding. It is performed similarly to the strip foundation, but there are differences.
Laying slab foundation in layers
Rebar mesh
slab foundation
Columnar
Usually the story starts with the simplest, but in our case we will describe the version of a simple foundation at the end. The fact is that this type of foundation is suitable only for those regions where the soil is not subject to “walking”. Moving soils will loosen a light foundation and quickly destroy the building. This type of base for a barn can be successfully used if:
Column foundation support
If all the conditions suit you, then learning how to make such a foundation is very simple.
- Marking is done under the base of the barn.
- Holes are dug in the corners 15 cm more than the depth of soil freezing.
- A 15 cm layer of sand and gravel is rammed to the bottom of the holes.
- Brick or concrete piles are installed in the holes.
If brickwork is used, then it is important not to forget two more points.
- Place a metal rod inside the pile to further strengthen the structure.
- Coat the pile with waterproofing material or wrap it with roofing material.
The columnar foundation can be used as a base for small buildings.
Projects with drawings for the construction of a barn
Before building, you need to imagine this and draw a detailed drawing, otherwise your barn will not only be ugly, but it may not work out at all. Although the project does not even begin with a drawing, but with the formation of a clear goal of construction. For example, sheds are divided into: capital and temporary. A capital barn has a completely different cost and labor than a temporary one. Again, which roof do you prefer: single-pitched or double-pitched with a ridge. Both options are quite acceptable for an outdoor utility room, but the financial and time costs are different. Maybe you need a combined shed where a poultry house, a firewood shed and an outdoor shower will be placed at the same time. Or a mini-shed for garden tools will satisfy the needs. In addition to size, the barn can be frame, brick or built from foam blocks.
small shed
If you are not endowed with the talent of a draftsman and cannot choose from a variety of building options, this section is for you. It describes how to build a barn with your own hands in projects and drawings. Choose and build!
Sometimes there is not enough space on the site, but you want to fit a lot. Then projects of utility buildings come to the rescue, in which several utility rooms are combined.
Shed project with pantry and poultry house
Utility rooms have a different focus. Someone keeps old things in the barn, and someone needs a barn for livestock.
Cattle barn project
The next project is for those who need a small space in their summer cottage, for example, to store garden tools. It can be placed anywhere in the garden or garden.
The project of a small shed for a summer residence
A conventional barn frame with a sloped roof can be used for any purpose.
Barn frame drawing
Building a frame wooden shed with your own hands: step by step instructions
Let's start with a simple project. If the barn is needed urgently, and there is very little time for its construction, say, a week. Then choose a lightweight version of the construction of wood on a columnar or shallow foundation. Such a design can last from several years or more - everything will depend on the mobility and seasonal fluctuations of the soil. The initial stage of construction of a standard frame wooden shed with dimensions of 3x6 m with a shed roof of 3 and 2.4 meters looks like this:
- We line the floor with moisture-resistant OSB or thick plywood. And we begin to assemble the frame.
The floor is covered with moisture resistant OSB
We proceed directly to the construction of the frame. If you have second hands, but not alone, you can use the assembly method on the ground. With this option, each wall is assembled separately and mounted to the base.
Installation of the finished walls of the frame shed
If you work alone, then it will be difficult to put up a finished wall. In this case, we build the frame from the floor. We mount the bars according to the level, taking into account the places under the windows and the doorway. In the case of construction without assistants, it will be difficult to immediately set the level of vertical bars. For this, sticks are used.
Shed frame with stick slopes
After the vertical racks, you can proceed to the installation of the roof. Horizontal bars with cuts are superimposed on the frame, which will serve as the base of the roof.
Shed roof frame structure
The next step will be wall cladding and roofing. The simplest option for wall material is OSB boards, which need to be painted for weather protection. The roof can be covered with a board, and roofing material can be laid on top of the board. If funds allow, then cover the roof with slate, corrugated board or metal tiles.
Installation of a profiled sheet on the roof Frame shed sheathed with OSB
Do-it-yourself frame barn construction: video master class
Construction of a capital barn from foam blocks
Why the choice fell on this material, and not on a brick, for example. The fact is that the foam block has a number of huge advantages. It is a warm, breathable material that is light in weight, so it is not labor intensive to build from it. The lightness of foam concrete allows you to build houses alone, and the speed will increase several times, since the blocks are several times larger than bricks. Plus, foam concrete blocks are easy to install. Foam blocks are different, and you need to know about it.
Characteristics of foam blocks
The dimensions of these building blocks also vary.
Foam block sizes
The advantage of this material is that laying can take place both on a special glue and on a solution.
Foam Block Construction Tools
We will consider the stages of building a barn from foam blocks in more detail.
- This is a capital structure, and it is not worth putting it on a light foundation, therefore we are building a strip, pile or slab foundation, as described in the section above.
- Starting the construction of walls, we line the base of the foundation with roofing material and liquid waterproofing.
- We start building from the corners of the barn, leveling them with a level and a plumb line.
We stretch the mooring cord and continue to build a wall along it. Bandaging the seams, as in the photo, will protect against leaks during heavy oblique downpours and protect against drafts.
Aerated concrete masonry
The solution or glue is applied abundantly, and its residues are removed with a tool and carefully cleaned.
Applying mortar to aerated concrete blocks
After the walls are erected, the roof must be installed. To do this, a Mauerlat is mounted along the upper masonry, on which the rafter legs will be laid.
Installation of the truss system
After the installation of the roof support system, it is covered with a board or OSB, waterproofed, insulated and roofing material is applied.
Roofing
A foam concrete shed is a very profitable building. She is strong and warm. Such a room can be adapted for a workshop, poultry house and hozblok.
Foam concrete construction
Shed for a summer residence: photo ideas
You can use not only the interior of the barn, but also its walls, if the roof is made a little larger than necessary.
You can sheathe the frame of the building with a profiled sheet and make the door automatically raise. This shed looks very classy.
A cattle barn can consist of two rooms: a covered corral and an outdoor version. Then your animals will not spoil the surrounding area and destroy the plantings.
A small barn will look attractive if it is decorated with climbing plants.
A wooden shed with a gable roof can also be beautiful if the wood is impregnated with special oil and painted.
The hozblok made of logs looks like a hut from a fairy tale and will decorate any site.
This barn will cheer you up in any weather, because it is brightly decorated by all family members.
A shed on a personal plot is necessary, and using our tips, you can save on its construction. The main thing is not to be afraid and calculate everything correctly.
For permanent residence outside the city, you will need not only a warm and comfortable house, but also non-residential buildings, as one of which we suggest you build a practical foam block shed. A barn usually refers to an unheated and non-residential covered space that is traditionally used for keeping livestock or storing a variety of property or hay.
Barn made of foam blocks with a metal profile roof
There are many varieties of sheds that you can build with your own hands in different ways and from different materials, for example, foam concrete or aerated concrete. For this, it is not necessary to attract highly qualified specialists.
A barn made of foam blocks is a very relevant room, without which almost no suburban area can be dispensed with. You may always need additional storage space for various property, garden tools, building materials and tools, which is not advisable to place at home. A do-it-yourself barn made of foam blocks will solve this problem with the storage of such things, relieve the lack of space and allow you to store only the necessary household items in the living room.
Projects of aerated concrete sheds do not take as much time, effort and cost as the construction of residential buildings, but even here certain rules and regulations are required.
Aerated concrete shed device option First you need to understand how the future building should look like and prepare its detailed project. Ready-made shed projects can be bought or found free options on the Internet. The project must take into account all the norms and requirements, it is necessary to clearly know for what purposes and how the aerated concrete shed will be used in order to correctly determine its future location and assess what size it should be.
When the barn project is ready, you can begin to prepare the tools and materials that will be required during its construction:
Before you start building a barn from foam blocks or aerated concrete, you need to decide on the most suitable place for it. Since barn designs are not buildings that could be classified as architectural buildings, they are tried to be hidden away, not built in the most visible place.
However, this should also not be abused, because if you build a barn of foam blocks or aerated concrete too far from home, you will have to walk a long distance for the property stored in it.
shed project with shed and bbq The location of the barn depends on the size of the site and the personal preferences of the owner. The most common, according to most owners of country houses, is the location of the barn in the courtyard behind the residential building. On the one hand, this is the close location of the building to the living quarters, and on the other hand, it is the residential cottage that remains in the foreground.
The main thing is to avoid building barn projects in the lowlands with your own hands, because such areas are usually subject to flooding with water in the spring from melting snow, or heavy rainfall at any other time of the year.
As soon as the place for the construction of the barn is determined, you can proceed to the initial stage of construction - the construction of the foundation.
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Foundation for the barn
A shed made of aerated concrete or foam concrete cannot be built without a foundation, which can also be built with your own hands.
Preparing a trench for pouring the foundation for a foam block shed There is a fairly common misconception that you can do without it, and many people actually start building barn projects without preparing the foundation. As a result of this mistake, the structure turns out to be short-lived and extremely fragile, it can collapse from the most ordinary bad weather. Therefore, it is better to start construction right away so that you do not have to redo and rebuild the barn in the future.
The first step in preparing for it will be to remove the top layer of soil. The soil in this case is removed to a depth of 50-100 cm along the perimeter of the future walls of the building. The depth will be determined by the weight of the structure. After that, in the foundation dug out with your own hands, you will need to pour a layer of sand, on top of which a layer of gravel is poured, and on top there is already a layer of gravel.
The process of pouring the foundation for a foam block shed In this case, the layers should in no case be interchanged, the sequence should be just that. In total, the thickness of all three layers should not exceed 20-25 cm. In this case, a kind of “pillow” is obtained. After its manufacture is completed, under the foundation it is necessary to mount a special mesh in the form of a belt of reinforcement.
It is preferable to lay the reinforcement of the aerated concrete barn with your own hands in two layers and at the same time carefully ensure that it does not have direct contact with the ground on either side.
The distance between the ground and the reinforcement should be at least 0.5 cm. Once the reinforcing mesh is ready, it will be necessary into which concrete will be poured. The use of a pump and a flexible hose will facilitate the process of concrete supply. The reinforcement will make the concrete pouring more solid and durable. Over the next few days, the concrete will need to be watered so that it does not dry out and does not become covered with cracks.
barn construction
A few days later, after all the necessary steps to prepare the foundation are completed, you can begin to build the walls of the barn from foam concrete. The foam concrete blocks that will be required at this stage can be bought or made independently. There are projects of mini-factories for their production, which will reduce the financial costs for the purchase of material.
At the same time, it is important to choose the right not only foam concrete blocks, but also a special solution that will be used to fasten them. A mixture of sand and cement, as well as building glue, is best suited. The combination of these materials will help to minimize the size of the butt joints.
It is best to use large-sized foam concrete blocks for projects of such sheds, this will significantly increase the speed of construction.
Masonry walls of the barn from foam blocks Between the foundation and the first row of foam concrete blocks, there must be a layer of waterproofing. Such a precaution is needed in order to avoid the harmful effects of moisture from the foundation on the blocks from which the walls of the barn will be made, which, in turn, will make it more durable. By the way, there is nothing complicated in this process.
As a material for the waterproofing layer, you will need the most common rolled roofing felt, which will need to be laid in two layers.
Also, do not forget about lighting and, for this, when building walls, you need to think about a small window. All wall construction work should begin from the corner of the future foam block shed. In order for the angle to turn out to be correct, an angular foam concrete block is used. 
In the process of erecting walls, it is important to ensure that the vertical position of their installation is not violated; the building level can help with this.
