Maybe the best thing in human life is to build a house for yourself and your family. Those who do not take into account any expenses are still very few - the majority of developers are trying to save money.
The first thing it’s wise to start with is to decide which building you need and how to reduce the cost of its construction and operation. When choosing a project of an economy class house, it is important to understand that it is impossible and thoughtless to consider a penny to the detriment of the quality of life in a new dwelling.
They don’t save on the project
The value of a well-designed and complete set of drawings for future construction is understood by both professional builders and those who later move into new homes. You can start marking up on a building site, looking at a crumpled piece of paper with pencil handwriting, only with the goal of not a finished house, but a long and tedious process with an unclear result. In this process, nerves, health and, of course, money are lost. It seems to be elementary truths, and people are constantly stepping on this rake.
But the conclusion is obvious: the efforts spent on the preparatory, project period, save both time and money afterwards. Moreover, often there is no need to develop a project of an economy class house from scratch, you just need to find it among the ready-made proposals of architectural bureaus and construction companies. Moreover, usually an individual project is much more expensive than a finished, standard one. The main thing is to know what to look for.
A beautiful picture is not important
The architect’s desire to impress the customer with spectacular visualization of baroque facades is clear. The desire of the manager of a construction company to conclude a contract for the construction of a huge Italian marble mansion under copper tiles is understandable. But a competent customer is able to find a project of his dreams or at least explain his needs. It is important here not to go too far in the pursuit of economy. Even country houses, economy class should not be too small and inconspicuous or built from low-quality materials.
There are some objective criteria that directly affect the cost and quality of housing. Choosing a project of an economy-class house should be done by analyzing both planning and constructive solutions incorporated in it.
Floor plans and construction
The layout determines the total area of the house, the functional set and clear zoning of the premises, elevation marks, the location of the building on the site, the number of storeys, the presence of a basement, the shape of the walls and partitions in plan, space for bathrooms, communication lines. It is clear that inexpensive houses are characterized by moderate size and the absence of compositional refinements in architectural and planning decisions.
Constructive solutions for the foundation, exterior and interior walls, ceilings and roofs directly affect the cost of construction and further residence in the house. As well as the choice of facade cladding, interior decoration, type of plumbing, electrical and other equipment.
Necessary and sufficient area
Each developer has his own priorities, but there are standards for designers on the functional set of premises and their minimum area. Dimensions are determined by the sanitary requirements of the required air volume per person. And the minimum boiler room volume, for example, is regulated by the technical characteristics of the equipment and fire safety standards. Any project of an economy class house is designed taking into account the minimum allowable areas of residential and utility rooms.
If the goal is to make reasonable savings when building a house, the customer should understand how much space will be sufficient for residents and will not cause discomfort. This is very important, since excess space - unnecessary costs for materials, heating, ventilation, etc., that is, costs that could be reduced will increase over time. Conclusion: low-cost houses are small but comfortable for its inhabitants. So, it is generally accepted that the total area of 100 - 150 m2 is sufficient for a family of parents and 2 children.
A direct impact on the cost has a number of storeys. Any new level of floors increases construction and operating costs at times. When deciding whether one floor is enough, the opinion of experienced designers should be taken into account. They talk about the dependence of the number of storeys on the area of the plot: if there are up to ten acres of land, it is more reasonable to build a two-story building. Convenient zoning of a house with an area of more than 200 m2 is also easier to do using two or three levels. And, for example, economy-class country houses with an area of 100 m 2 will in every sense be optimal on one floor.
For excess you have to pay
The construction of an operating basement increases the cost of the facility. If you do without it, you can save more than 30% of the total cost of building an object. Significant funds can be saved for the family budget if you build housing on a project in which there are no complex, but optional elements of the building and architectural decor.
These include balconies, columns, pilasters, porticos and tympans, complex shapes of window and doorways, double-light rooms, conservatories, etc. When the expressiveness of the architectural appearance is decided by the thickening and curvature of the outer walls, bay windows - this project is for millionaires , so country houses of an economy class do not look. Any deviations in plan from the rectangle dictate complications in the most expensive part of the building - the roof. Several multi-level roof slopes, valleys, complex junctions require expensive materials and highly qualified builders.
Material difficulties
The materials and technologies laid down in the project are the most important price factor. One cannot definitely name the cheapest wall material. For example, economy-class houses made of foam concrete blocks can become very expensive due to the obligatory insulation and waterproof finish of the outer lining. If you neglect the requirements for thermal insulation of walls, you can fall on the increased costs of heating and ventilation, and the relatively low price of lightweight concrete blocks will be leveled.
A sensible developer chooses the technologies for building walls, ceilings and roofing inherent in the project from the point of view of choosing the intended contractor. Thus, economy-class frame houses are often advertised as one of the most cost-effective, and the price of building materials for such walls is relatively low. Practice shows that only with accurate and accurate execution of work can further alterations be avoided. The low quality of insulation, film and sheet materials can also interfere with achieving the desired comfort inside the frame house and require extra costs.
You should always use someone else's experience. Often the most rational are design solutions relevant to the local climate, traditions and the state of the construction market. In central Russia, these requirements are most met by a rectangular house, one- or two-story, with a gable roof, with multi-layer frame or light concrete walls with high-quality insulation, using energy-saving technologies.
Everything just starts with the project
Design work is only part of the construction business. The choice of the most rational solution is made taking into account the organization of the whole process, because you can save money at every stage.
The most important question is who will build it. A large construction organization is clearly a non-budget option. Judging by the number of visiting teams, one would think that everyone can build, and finding an inexpensive option is not a problem. Alas, this is not so: only proven recommendations are a guarantee against possible losses of nerves and money.
If the project does not include the use of special professional equipment and tools, the technology is simple and understandable to non-professionals - direct participation in the work will save significant costs. The supply functions will also pay off - you can always find cheaper options when purchasing construction and finishing materials - your funds are usually spent more wisely.
Only on one thing you can’t save effort and money: the construction of economy-class houses especially requires constant monitoring at all stages. An experienced, professional and responsible customer representative is exotic for us, therefore, a future newcomer is most likely to do without a personal presence at the construction site.
The game is worth the candle
A cozy family nest is not necessarily a luxurious expensive mansion. It can be a cumbersome house of clear, reasonable architecture, where everyone is comfortable together and individually. It will become a reality without enormous financial costs, but without the investments of the mind and patience can not do.