Today, timber houses from timber have become popular again. They are very beautiful, in addition, their construction takes a minimum of time.
Houses made of timber became fashionable in our country about ten years ago. Such structures are erected very quickly, and besides, you can immediately live in them. Indeed, in addition to the foundation and floor, on the soil surface, they do not require the implementation of various wet finishing works. Thanks to this, the construction of houses from timber can take place all year round.
Many experts confirm that timber is an environmentally friendly material that can even be beneficial to human health. These houses are characterized by a small wall thickness, which positively affects the operational area of the house compared to brick, for example, structures with the same external dimensions. It is interesting that the inhabitants of our country give their preference to small structures with dimensions of about 8 by 8. A house from a bar of this type will be an excellent choice for many families who dream of a reliable country house.
Start of construction
Before starting the construction of houses from timber, projects of future structures should be carefully prepared. Of course, the construction of this building itself is quick and easy, but without a project you can make a mistake that will negatively affect the operation of the whole house.
Many recommend turning to specialists who will qualitatively manufacture projects of wooden houses from timber, taking into account all the wishes of the customer. It should be an accurate indication of the dimensions of the building, the exact number of floors of the rooms, the height of the rooms, the design features of the roof are indicated. The length of the standard beam is 6 m, therefore, it is necessary to foresee a good joining of the logs in length during the construction of the 8 by 8. building. The house from the beam is quite easy to build. Only a few people can cope with the construction of such housing in just 1 month.
Modern material
The construction of a house of 8 x 8 timber in our country is carried out using a beam of coniferous wood (pine, spruce), previously dried in chambers to a moisture content of 17%. During drying, cracks often appear on the surface of the timber, but they do not affect the quality of the building material.
Most often, people choose the construction of small structures with dimensions of about 8 by 8. A house from a bar of this type often involves the use of basic building material made of pine. This wood is characterized by close-fitting layers and high fiber. Due to this, such a beam is quite durable and elastic.
Often, timber is made from poplar, aspen, acacia, etc.
Walls of the house
The external walls in such a house are made of horizontal timber stacked on a wooden base horizontally on one another. The base is pre-attached to the foundation. Remember that between the foundation and the foundation, it is necessary to lay waterproofing material. Some builders prefer to connect the bars with wooden pegs for structural rigidity and uniform load distribution. Bars of pine should be shifted with felt. On the outside of the wall, it is imperative to cover it several times with impregnation, which will protect the material from ultraviolet rays.
Inside, a house made of 8x8 timber can be insulated with mineral wool or other heat-insulating materials. The thickness of the insulation directly depends on the thickness of the beam itself and ranges from 5 to 15 cm.
Ground floor
A waterproofing material should be laid on the foundation under the floor, then lags should be installed, and a heater should be placed between them. After you must definitely put vapor barrier material. The floor is made of boards, with the exception of the kitchen, bathroom and hallway. Here it is better to make a cement screed, on top of which ceramic tiles should be laid.
The ceiling of the first floor should be built from a bar with a cross section of 6.5 x 20, 11 x 18 or 7 x 24 cm. The bases from the boards are attached to the beams, on top of which soundproofing material is laid . From above, already on the second floor, a floorboard is nailed to the base. Beams are also used as a decorative element. In this case, the plank base should be fastened between them so that the surfaces of the beams partially protrude.
Roof
What will be the roof in a building measuring 8 by 8? A house made of timber of this type most often has a rafter structure. The roof can be covered with any available material. Inside it is covered with mineral wool, after which a layer of vapor barrier is covered. After the ceiling is finished with sheets of drywall or lining.