A brick garden house is the dream of many arbor owners, because these houses can not only be individually planned, they are also characterized by their longevity and their attractive appearance. In addition, such a house can be easily converted or expanded if necessary. The most popular material for this is aerated concrete, known by the manufacturer name Ytong.
What should you consider when building a garden house made of Ytong?
A Ytong garden house offers durability, individual design options and easy conversion options. For construction you need Ytong stones, thin-bed mortar, cement, water, insulating film and suitable tools. It is important to seal the stones on insulating foil and align them precisely.
What is Ytong?
In technical jargon, Ytong is often referred to as aerated concrete stone. The white building material consists of lime, sand, cement and water. The stone is not compact, but has countless small air pores inside. This makes it a lightweight despite its high strength, which is also extremely easy to process.
The preparatory work
These are no different to those that would be required for a sturdy wooden or brick garden house:
- Draw exact construction plan.
- Obtain building permits from the building authority.
- Foundation, in this case a slab foundation is recommended, pour.
Brick garden houses can be easily built into a cellar. This can be worthwhile if you need additional storage space for the harvested vegetables.
Materials needed:
- A sufficient amount of Ytong Stones
- Thin-bed mortar (be sure to mix according to manufacturer's instructions)
- Cement
- Water
- Insulating film
Tool list:
- Saw
- Angle
- rubber hammer
- Bucket
- Drilling machine with mixing attachment
- trowel
- Sink lead
- Spirit level
- Guideline
- Pegs for tensioning the cord
Special features of building walls with Ytong
Ytong stones must be sealed to the substrate. Therefore, lay several layers of special insulating film under the first row of stones. Align the stones very precisely; even the smallest deviations can lead to instability. Check the course of the wall regularly using a spirit level and a plumb bob. As with other stones, the brickwork is offset. This is relatively uncomplicated, as aerated concrete can easily be cut in half with a saw.
Tip
A precise construction plan is essential for a brick garden house. From this you can see where the doors and windows will be positioned. Suitable wooden frames serve as placeholders. These are walled with a U-profile, also made of aerated concrete.