Modern building materials are pleasing in variety, but some technologies are coming to our country only now. For example, customers increasingly began to build Norwegian houses, which have a number of features.
House features
The Norwegian style of construction is a practical solution when erecting housing in not too cold conditions, but with plenty of rainfall at any time of the year. The climate of Norway is in many ways similar to the climate of the north-west of Russia, which makes it possible to build housing with optimal characteristics. When we hear the “Norwegian house”, we imagine a massive structure from a log carriage. But in reality, these cottages have their own characteristics, in addition, the process of their construction and the materials used have changed year after year.
What was - what became
In the XIX century, houses in Norway were built in simple forms, with an acute-angled roof covered with tiles. In the post-war period, mostly laconic buildings of modest sizes were erected. The main thing in such cottages is convenience, rationality and profitability. Norwegian timber houses were originally built in two categories - for permanent residence or recreation in the mountains. True, even the latter are thoughtful and rational, so they are ideal for a full stay. In this case, the main features - ease of design and internal layout - remained the same, as centuries ago.
Vertical beam - a new trend
Among the modern technologies of wooden housing construction stands out the construction of houses using a vertical beam. In low-rise construction, this trend attracts attention with the possibility of reconstructing unusual architectural solutions. Moreover, both logs and beams can be arranged vertically. A Norwegian house made of vertical timber is distinguished by construction technology, since the material is laid not horizontally, but vertically. Final designs are reliable in operation.
What are the features?
Using a vertical beam allows you to make the structure resistant to stress. In addition, the building will not shrink and will have greater stability due to its location in a natural vertical position. Vertical technology involves the use of bars with a complex cross-section, and the material is connected using a tongue-and-groove system. A Norwegian house can be built using different types of bars:
- internal: they are used to assemble walls of any thickness;
- battens with which the external and internal wall cladding is performed.
Finishing itself is done so that the connections that are between the bars are closed from the outside with the help of decorative strips.
Technology advantages
The main advantage of building from a vertical beam is the ability to start finishing immediately after the box is erected and the roof is installed. The house on the Norwegian technology, built on the basis of vertical beams, has the following features:
- The structural elements are 100% ready, so construction is carried out quickly, and additional gaskets, heaters and adhesive joints are not required.
- During the construction, only natural wood is used, so the appearance of the cottages will be natural and natural.
- The walls of the vertical beam are durable, as the wood is located naturally.
- Houses built using this technology are able to withstand a large load compared to traditional wooden buildings.
- There is no shrinkage, since the dimensions of wooden houses always change only when the transverse fibers dry, and not longitudinal.
The Norwegian house, built of a vertical beam, is also distinguished by a high level of thermal insulation, since the geometry of the joints of the bars is complex. Vertical bars on four sides have cuts filled with air, and this, in turn, helps to improve the thermal properties of wood, creating obstacles to the cold air in the room.
Features of the workpiece and installation
Vertical logs are lightweight, so the installation of buildings does not require the use of special equipment and lifting mechanisms. And the share of physical labor is minimized, moreover, if necessary, the structure can be moved from one place on the site to another. Projects of houses using Norwegian technology offer great opportunities for designers who can come up with interesting architectural and planning solutions. For example, with the vertical installation of logs or timber, you can play with shapes, building oval, round or traditional rectangular walls. And original solutions can be implemented if the vertical arrangement of structures is partial.
And what are the disadvantages?
A vertical beam is an interesting solution in modern construction, but the production technology itself is not simple. This is due to the need to use accurate high-tech planing and milling equipment. The second point to remember when building a house in the Norwegian style is the need to use wooden pins for the assembly of walls, the task of which is to maintain the vertical position of the walls. The pins are mounted along the entire length of the beam, as well as above and below. This solution is the key to additional rigidity of the walls, excluding their deformation.
When using a vertical beam, you will need to use special guiding parts that are placed on top and bottom of the structure. That is, using this technology it is impossible to build a house in the Norwegian style with an attic - only two full floors. Material production involves a number of stages:
- First, the raw materials are sorted and checked for quality.
- Sawlog is sawn into blanks.
- The workpieces are dried in special drying chambers.
- The beam profile is milled.
- Quality control is carried out.
- Technological holes are drilled in the finished material.
- After careful quality control, the finished product is stacked and packaged.
Which beam to use?
The construction of Norwegian houses using vertical bars has its own characteristics, but the most important is the lack of shrinkage during the first year of operation. Accordingly, after the construction of the box and the installation of the roof, you can finish. The advantage of such a beam is also that it is possible to make the architecture of buildings original, giving them any shape depending on the project.
The bars can be mounted in an upright position in various ways. Most often, special groove foundations made of monolithic concrete are arranged. The essence of the technology is that a foundation pit of the right size is rummaged, if necessary, a drainage system is installed for groundwater discharge, the fastening of beams or logs is performed on special waterproofing tires.
A Norwegian wooden house can be located on a columnar or strip foundation. In this case, the vertical bars are inserted into a previously created strapping, which is a flange. So that the logs do not deviate in the vertical plane, the fastening is done with dowels. To prevent the walls from being blown, caulking of the seams is performed.
Design Features
The design of modern private houses is most often carried out with an emphasis on the use of wood. Norwegian house is being built in the same way. Projects of such structures involve the use of wood, the minimum diameter of which is 180 mm. The weight of such structures is small, so it is convenient to carry out any transport operations. Installation of the building is also quick and easy - for the construction of housing with an area of approximately 200 square meters. m will take 3-6 months.
In addition to excellent operational properties, the modern Norwegian house has a special architecture. Projects offered by many companies allow you to build a full-fledged two-story cottage in a variety of styles - from modern and classic to hi-tech. At the same time, you can choose any planning solution, especially if you order an individual design. The distinctive features of houses made of vertical timber include the following:
- It is environmentally friendly , since only natural wood is used in the production of the material. And this means that a favorable microclimate will be created in the room.
- Heat preservation . The use of high-quality raw materials ensures that the building will be economical to operate.
- Accuracy of assembly and a large number of contact planes provide a high level of windproof.
Naturi system
Vertical house-building today is becoming increasingly popular. The Naturi system, which is a building material from thin wooden trunks, is especially in demand. They are processed so that they can be assembled like a puzzle and fixed on the side with a wooden dowel. That is, you can build walls of solid wood, while its length and width do not play a role. In general, such a Norwegian house looks very beautiful, spectacular and unusual. The photo shows that any project can be implemented.
The Naturi system is a modern building material that meets the requirements of environmental friendliness and high technological effectiveness of our time. The benefits of Naturi Vertical House Building include:
- Windproof.
- The use of natural wood.
- No shrinkage.
- Finished surfaces that can be processed after construction.
The innovative system is ideal for the construction of houses in any region of Russia, regardless of the landscape of the region. The joining of the beam is based on the grooves, due to which the forces and load on the walls are distributed. In the practical embodiment of the Naturi system, there is nothing complicated, since all operations are performed sequentially. To obtain material, trunks are prepared, which are given the shape of a rounded beam. The material is subsequently dried to the optimum humidity, which is 12%, moreover, drying is carried out first on the street, then in the drying chamber.
Appearance Features
If you want to build a natural housing, pay attention to the Norwegian house. The photo of the buildings shows that most often these are small and compact in shape buildings that take up a lot of space, and therefore provide good roominess.
The external distinctive features of the Norwegian-style houses include:
- most often, buildings have one or two floors and are characterized by squat;
- a powerful appearance is provided by the use of a carriage of large logs;
- windows in the house are small;
- the roof is often straight or with a minimal slope, which immediately catches the eye.
conclusions
Vertical beam is an innovative material created by nature itself. The Austrian method of construction, which for some reason was called the Norwegian method, involves a completely different approach to housing, when the finished structure is of high quality, reliability and excellent performance. In addition, the house from a vertical beam really knows how to “breathe”, since micro-gaps remain between the decorative panels and the beam. Despite the complexity of the technology, it deserves attention, especially if you want to create a beautiful and comfortable home.