When building his own house, each owner wants it to be reliable, comfortable and at the same time it is inexpensive. Today, there are many ways to build residential buildings, and each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Metal frame houses are also offered on the market, and some choose this type of structure. But what advantages does he have, what should he think about before deciding on this acquisition, and how do the owners of such mansions respond?
What does the term "frame house" mean?
The frame structure has several layers, like a pie. Externally, the building may look different. It is sheathed with siding, lining or other materials that can withstand the weather and temperature changes. But the main thing in such a structure is the frame of the house, which is made of durable metal profiles. Insulation is necessarily laid between the inner and outer cladding, so such buildings are used as shops, baths, summer cottages and, of course, for housing.
House project: price and design
Even before the start of construction, it is important to decide on the project. There are two options: you can order an individual drawing for your future home, or you can choose a ready-made one from the catalog. The second option will cost much less, because you do not have to pay for the work of engineers. In addition, the construction itself will begin faster, because you do not have to wait until the personal project of the house is completed and adjusted. The price of the finished drawing depends on the size of the structure and its complexity. For example, the project of a small cottage with two floors will cost about 1000 euros.
Assembly assembly
It is immediately necessary to make a reservation that it is very difficult to build a house from a metal frame with your own hands. Without skills and experience this is not possible. Since the entire structure is rather thin-walled, it requires reliable fastening of all metal profiles. Stiffening ribs can securely fix the casing . Also, the profile is the basis of the walls in the building itself, and it is necessary for the installation of windows and doors. It can also be noted here that the cost of the metal frame along with the fasteners is approximately 160 thousand Russian rubles per set. After mounting the frame, the facade is cladding, for this, a professional sheet is used. To maintain a comfortable temperature in the building, a layer-by-layer insulation is laid on the walls and floors. In this design, waterproofing elements are necessarily present. From above this structure is closed by external panels.
The advantages of metal frame structures
Of course, such houses have many advantages. These include:
- quick installation of the metal frame, as well as the entire building. From the moment of ordering to its commissioning takes only a couple of months;
- the appearance of the building is decent and modern;
- a team of four can build a house, and this saves money on attracting labor;
- Finishing work is very simple due to the even and thought-out frame of the entire building;
- ease of construction implies that it will not be necessary to prepare a powerful foundation, and shrinkage will be insignificant;
- in operation, this structure is economical, since it is not difficult to heat it;
- metal frame houses are durable;
- environmentally friendly construction and decoration materials are usually used in the work, therefore the building does not “emit” harmful chemicals;
- such a building is able to survive in seismically unstable zones. Due to the "elasticity" of the frame, the house withstands tremors up to 9 points;
- according to rough estimates, a building can stand for more than a hundred years;
- this method of construction allows you to realize various design ideas;
- metal frame houses are easy to repair, and at the same time a lot of money will not be spent;
- due to good sound insulation, extraneous noise from the yard does not penetrate the house;
- construction work can be carried out in the cold season.
Does this technology have any disadvantages?
It is known that each building has its own shortcomings. What can alert a person who is thinking about such a home? Since we are talking about the entire system of such construction, we can pay attention to the material of the frame. It is made of galvanized steel, which in itself has good thermal conductivity and a tendency to corrosion, which is very dangerous for a thin structure. But manufacturers claim that they were able to compensate for these shortcomings with the various compounds with which the metal was processed. It is also worth noting that metal frame houses must be built by professionals. If assembly errors are made, the entire structure will soon collapse. Therefore, it is important to note that it will not be possible to save on the construction of the building, entrusting the work to amateurs.
Reviews of metal frame houses
People who have already been able to build such a home leave positive reviews. Most of them were able to relocate to it in less than a year from the date of acquisition of the project. Some reviews show that the owners performed the interior decoration on their own, thereby saving a little on the wages of workers.
The accommodation itself is quite comfortable. Such houses are really warm, and fungus does not start in them. But still, to get rid of the noise inside the house, high-quality insulation is required. Otherwise, you will hear how your family walks, turn on the water or close the door to the bedroom.
Although some of the “opponents” of the metal frames claim that the structure has become unusable in 50 years, most of those who have already come across this material say that it actually lasts much longer. Moreover, any structure after a certain period needs major repairs.