Frame houses came to us from the west and today have occupied a special place in construction. How to build one yourself, and what is needed for this?
Construction Features
A frame house is good in that less money and effort are spent on its construction. Being much lighter than a stone house, it does not require a complex and bulky foundation. Frame houses can be built independently, without the involvement of a professional workforce. For this reason, they are erected in summer cottages, garages, sheds and baths are often built in the same way. 8x8 frame houses are standard sizes in this type of construction.
If the plans are to build a house on two floors, then this is possible, as well as the construction of a house with an attic. So, among the advantages of such a structure:
- The speed of construction, even provided that the owner will not use the services of third parties.
- The house will be warm thanks to the use of modern materials for thermal insulation.
- After the house is built, there is no need for expensive repairs and wall decoration. You can immediately bring furniture and live.
- It should be noted that frame houses 8x8 or another size are not expensive.
Start of construction
Any construction should begin with the project. Even if it is an 8x8 frame house, it is better to do the corresponding calculations. This will simplify the task in the future. The next step is the choice of the construction site and the clearing of the site. The topsoil is removed, after which you can begin to work with the foundation. The basis for such a house is chosen carefully, guided by data on the type of soil, on the depth of freezing of the soil. Often used pile foundation, as well as strip. The foundation is poured in a standard way. If it is not metal piles, but concrete, it is necessary to produce a bunch of reinforcement. Such work will require the purchase of both the reinforcement itself and the wire to it. As for concrete, it can be ordered. If this is not possible, you will have to do the batch yourself on the site.
If an 8x8 two-story frame house is being built, it will be very appropriate to erect a shallow foundation strip foundation. In this case, the depth of freezing of the soil in a given area should not be higher than 50 cm. A tiled base will be quite expensive, but with an abundance of groundwater this is a way out. In any case, when planning, it is better to seek advice from a professional.
Building frame
After the foundation is ready, it needs to stand for a while. Now you can start the construction of the frame. You can use one of two types:
- Wooden;
- Metal.
Metal is used less often due to the fact that it will cost more. If an 8x8 frame house with an attic or two floors is being built, it is better to use a metal frame, although this is not important. If the frame is wooden, you must initially treat the boards with an antiseptic.
Walls are being built taking into account window and door openings. Initially installed vertical racks. The step between them should be equal to the width of the roll of insulating material. So it will be the most correct.
Apertures form horizontal bases, which are securely fixed with self-tapping screws.
Installation of floors and roof
Before proceeding with this work, it is required to install floor supports. If a 8x8 two-story frame house is being built, then the walls themselves will be such supports for the second level.
The roof also needs a frame. It is usually collected on the ground, and after that it is set up. Rafters for the roof - these are bars of 50x150 size, are mounted at an angle of 50 degrees. Roof covering :
- Soft roof;
- Ondullin;
- Metal tile.
8x8 frame houses are built very simply. As for stone houses, the roof must be attached to the main structure. The roof will have to withstand the severity of snow cover, gusts of wind.
Warming of the frame house
Today in the market of building materials a huge number of high-quality insulation. It is also necessary to insulate the floor during construction. The walls are sheathed, before that they are insulated with any chosen material. Most often, polystyrene, mineral wool, ordinary plastic film are used.
Insulation is inserted into the space between the racks and serves as an excellent protection against the cold. Mineral wool must be purchased in rolls and fastened with a construction stapler. In this case, you need to use one single rule: an 8x8 frame house is one-story or two floors should become a thermos, so the walls need to be protected from moisture both from the street and from the inside.
Moisture for a frame house is the number one enemy. Isolation is carried out using a plastic film or vapor barrier. The second material is more durable and reliable. 8x8 frame houses are reliable buildings.
With the help of a 100x50 board, the internal walls of the house are built, and after a while it will be possible to move into new housing.
Instead of a conclusion
It is not always necessary to trust the construction of a house brigade. The 8x8 frame house is exactly the case. The fact is that when hiring workers, the owner will need a detailed plan, and this can not be done without certain building skills. Do-it-yourself construction is always an approach to work with extreme caution. Here, only you yourself control the process.
To date, all conditions have been created (the availability of building materials and instructions on the Internet) to easily take up such work.