Modern solid houses (cottages) made of timber are so picturesque that they are more reminiscent of towers, descended from the pages of collections of Russian fairy tales. Their popularity is explained by the fact that they are not only comfortable for living, but also safe for health. Living in your own country house is not comparable with living in a city apartment, even if it is decorated with expensive materials and located in a prestigious area. Therefore, today more and more citizens are trying to move to country houses in order to be closer to nature. After reading this article, you will learn about the main advantages and features of such buildings.
What do you need to pay special attention to when building the foundation?
When choosing a country house project, you should focus not only on your own wishes, but also on your financial capabilities. When discussing a future cottage, it is important to immediately voice all your suggestions and ideas. Those who have already considered all the proposed projects of houses and cottages from timber and chose the one they like, you need to understand that the construction of any building begins with the arrangement of the foundation. Therefore, in the beginning, an appropriate analysis of the soil should be carried out and the climate features should be studied. In addition, when choosing the type of foundation, it is recommended to take into account the weight of the future building.
As a rule, cottages from timber are built on a universal pile foundation, which subsequently is not subjected to intensive shrinkage. The construction of such a foundation implies the use of a manual drill, which allows to expand the lower part of the well. The advantage of such a foundation is the presence of the so-called supporting foot for the pile, which saves concrete.
Also, when building a foundation for glued-beam cottages, it is recommended to analyze the volumes of water contained in the bottom of the well. It is better to pump out excess liquid during pouring concrete.
Materials used for construction
Before you begin to build cottages from timber, you need to stock up in advance with the necessary materials and tools. For construction you will need:
- level;
- nagely;
- fittings;
- roofing material;
- sand and cement;
- timber.
Technological features of walling
When building cottages from timber, as a rule, they use high-quality materials. A beam with a width of 14-16 cm is best suited for the construction of external walls. When working in regions with harsh winters, during which the thermometer column drops below -30 degrees, the width of the beam used must be at least 18 cm. For construction internal wooden partitions are enough for a 12-centimeter beam.
In the process of assembling walls, keys can be used. When using sheet pile material, a technology similar to that used to install floorboards should be used to connect adjacent elements. The strength and verticality of the walls is ensured through the use of vertical pins, the diameter of which should be about 3 mm, and a length of 25 cm. Tow is most often used as a sealant.
The most important advantages of a finished project
Many people refuse to consider standard designs of cottages from timber, arguing this by their similarity among themselves. In fact, this is an erroneous opinion. Modern designers develop for each client individual house designs that best meet all his requirements. In addition, in the process of discussing one or another option, you can make certain changes.
Country cottages made of timber, made according to individual and standard designs, maximally comply with all generally accepted state standards. The customer who chooses such a project receives a photocopy of the design license, the required engineering documentation and architectural and construction drawings.
Advantages of glued beam houses
Wooden cottages erected from profiled glued beams are quick to install. Immediately upon completion of the assembly of such houses, they can begin decorating. The walls of such buildings are not subject to cracking, rotting and changing the original geometric shape.
Cottages built from profiled glued beams belong to the second class of fire protection. Such environmentally friendly wood practically does not give in to ignition, maintains optimal humidity in the room, does not accumulate an electrostatic charge and perfectly retains heat.
Buildings from glued beams, characterized by increased mechanical strength, practically do not shrink and do not need to use sealing materials. Wooden walls provide a natural microclimate, ideal even for those who are prone to allergic reactions.