Repair of a long-term investment

In the same way as the minds of engineers and scientists excites the problem of creating a perpetual motion machine, mind Other people do not give rest to the question of "perpetual repair." Such that "once did and forgot all." This is especially significant today, when family budgets are literally cracking at the seams, and the prospects for future earnings is very vague. Of course, such a repair - a dream, realize that in practice it is hardly possible. But here's a bit close to it - completely. Will this modern building materials and construction, many of which are able to serve their masters more than one year. When we - the deluge Perhaps we can start finishing ceilings, because here the past few years, a most novel materials and technologies. Everyone knows that the most common solution - painting. it will cost about 2-5 thousand rubles. 20 m2 of surface. However, after about 5 years is a covering, likely to be upgraded. Can be used to trim laminated ceiling tile glue Styrofoam. In this case the square meter will cost about 150-300 rubles. - no more expensive than painting. But the most economical option - special wallpaper. Their use will meet only 50 rubles. per square meter. However, all of the above methods is finishing one thing in common: the ceiling surface requires preparation - putty, alignment, and primer. And if you're not a professional plasterer, then most likely, for this purpose will invite experts . Cost of the preparatory work will be from 250 to 1,000 rubles. per square meter, depending on features and condition of the surface. The most expensive option is considered ceilings (CLIPSO, Lifer, DESCOR, etc.), which cost an average of from 500 to 1000 rubles per m2 with the installation. However, their installation requires no pretreatment of the surface. And if you divide the amount on the life of such structures (15-25 years), the numbers are perceived quite differently. The surface of suspended ceilings has anti-dust properties and allows for wet cleaning. Do not forget that similar designs can save an apartment from flooding the neighbors, because they can hold water. Therefore, in case of force majeure, they paid off instantly. "eternal" wall A wall that is? It would seem , there is no alternative to the traditional paper and vinyl wallpaper. But this is not true. In recent years, the extraordinary popularity of non-woven wallpaper base. They stand today more expensive than normal (average of 20 to 80 rubles per m2), but to serve and have until 10 years. There is a decoration of the variety and number of other advantages, in particular, a simple technology gluing (glue is applied directly to the wall, which is spread on cloth), a broad canvas with wallpaper from some manufacturers (1.02 m instead of the usual 0, 52) and resistance to wet cleaning. We should also mention the non-woven textured wallpaper painted (Erfurt et al.) opted for this solution, you can at least 10 times to change the design of the room, without resorting to stripping and re-pasting wall. Another option - fiberglass (WELLTON, Vitrulan, etc.). They are made of environmentally friendly fiberglass, almost afraid to humidity, can withstand multiple colors, and in addition, do not require the preparation of the walls, as they have reinforcing properties and can hide cracks and other surface defects. fiberglass will cost only 15-20 rubles per m2, and will last - up to 20 years. However, even the highest-quality wallpaper unlikely to be a good solution for the walls moist areas, such as a bathroom. Here the absolute leader in durability and resilience over the years is glazed tile. Of course, the process of laying is a difficult and requires special skills, but the result is worth it. Whatever the price tiles, it can be so long that life is usually even is not considered among his characteristics. For example, the age of tiles that adorn the walls of some churches, has a century, and yet in fact it is also a tile. But today one can find the options "for every pocket" - from 300 rubles. per m2 to ... Perhaps the upper limit does not exist. Unfortunately, filling seams mezhplitochnye cement is destroyed much more quickly. Therefore, experts recommend using for this purpose, special formulations - grout having water-repellent properties (Weber Joint Souple, Bolix Bolina, Ceresit CE 40, and so forth). You can also handle mezhplitochnye seams means that increase their resistance to humidity, for example, Atlas Delfin. Windows and Doors In addition to the tiles, one of the most profitable in the long-term investments are plastic windows. It carried Russian Gosstandart tests showed that the PVC window profile PROPLEX maintains its performance in 60 years. In addition, modern plastic construction does not require repairs or maintenance with the use of special tools. Thus, the cost to them will be a one-time. It should be noted that with the onset of the crisis, many window companies started to produce cost options products, which retain all their beneficial properties in a more "humane" price. "We can not ignore the fact that the solvency of a large part of consumers is much smaller today than before the crisis - explains Rafik Alekperov, the head of department on work with Customer Group PROPLEKS, Russia's leading manufacturer of PVC window-profile of Austrian technologies. - That is why we specifically designed the 4-chamber 70 mm system PROPLEX-Comfort. The new profile provides better heat and sound proofing, compared with 3-chamber and the best price - compared to the 5-chamber. "One might add that today the price of plastic construction budget category ranges from 10 to 20 thousand rubles for the window to the cost of installation. As soon as we were talking about windows, you need to say a few words on the door. The most durable - up to 30 years - the product of solid hardwood (eg oak or mahogany). life of the related price and usually exceed 25 thousand. In addition, the massive door requires special care. However, the natural tree in this case - rather the prestige category, rather than a prerequisite durability. Thus, modern door with Key blade from perekleennogo timber (cost - from 10 to 20 thousand rubles.) will last almost as long, and filled with artificial (the price of 3 -7 thousand rubles.) - about 10-15 years. The main condition in this case - a quality installation. Solid Foundation under the feet of flooring today, there are many. The most durable, but expensive - wooden board, cost from 1 to 4 thousand rubles per m2. Lifetime of the floor is about 50 years. True, it requires careful treatment and special care. Qualitative same laminate will cost much cheaper - from 300 to 1000 rubles per m2, and serve it at home too for a long time : at least 15-20 years. Moreover, in contrast to wood flooring, laminate flooring does not require withdrawal from the use of special protective compounds. However, there are other options, such as linoleum. Today it is the coating is considered one of the most practical. With an average cost about 500-700 rubles per m2, it may well last for up to 25 years. One of the novelties in this field - topling, foamed vinyl linoleum, which has improved acoustic and thermal insulation characteristics. This feature allows you to lay it directly on the concrete floor. Well, lovers walking barefoot can stop the choice on his immediate family - carpet. This kind of coverage is divided into two types - natural and artificial. First, no doubt, pleasing to the touch, but because they are generally more expensive. However, it has and a number of disadvantages: afraid of water and moths, fade in the sun. From this point of view of synthetic fiber is preferable. raznovidnosti most durable carpet can cost from 700 to 2500 rubles per m2, but they do not and will last at least 15 years. As is the case with lining walls, including floor coverings occupies a special place tile. In rooms bathroom is practically indispensable, and in the kitchen or hallway - very appropriate. Unfortunately, tiled floor, less durable compared to the tiled wall, because it always go on. From " traffic "independent and life. single digits here, but experts recommend choosing a tile for the hallways with the class wear PEI IV or PEI V, for the kitchen - at least PEI III, a bathroom - at least PEI II. There is also one parameter - a reaction to exposure to various chemicals (chlorine, detergent powders, acids, alkalis, etc.). Prefer to be tiles category AA or A. Well, give the tile floor (especially with a matte glaze) additional protective properties will already familiar to us means Atlas Delfin. Cast iron - discord most expensive part of any repair has been and remains arrangement bathrooms. Perhaps there even will exceed the estimated cost of glazing throughout the flat. And traditionally the basis of its costs for the purchase of plumbing. Often landlords try to minimize these costs by choosing less expensive tubs, sinks, toilets and faucets that look as if nearly indistinguishable from expensive counterparts. Here lies the major fault. Thus, a cast-iron bathtub from China for 10 thousand rubles will last five 10 years, after which it will begin to lose their enamel properties. Then, as, for example, bath EUROSTANDART (Spain), which are 1.5-3 times more expensive, the manufacturer gives a 25-year warranty. A change of the heavy "trough" As is known, entails many additional costs, in particular - to a new lining for the walls. Today, however, cast iron - no more than a fad. Modern baths from 3.5mm steel and quartz are not less. However, and there are too. Special attention deserves the choice of sanitary fittings. For example, many believe that to spend 5-7 thousand rubles. to "brand" mixer - a luxury. But we must remember that it will last 15-20 years, but a cheaper product of unknown origin you likely to be forced to replace in a year. Arithmetic is very simple. Choosing materials for repair, you need to remember one very simple truth: miser pays twice. It is much better at once to give a little more money than to spend a lot of time on "redecorating" or replacement of unreliable equipment. It is not only the additional costs, but also an extra headache.