Almost every person in our time dreams of a big and beautiful house, but far from all of our fellow citizens can realize their dream because of the incredible high cost of real estate.
But the appearance in our country of frame houses completely revolutionized the view of the townsfolk that a high-quality cottage should cost unrealistic money. Unfortunately, almost all consumers are wary of this technology, believing that, on the basis of wooden beams and panels, only
summer houses can be built
. Fortunately, not only frame one-story houses are widespread in the world, but also full-fledged
two-three-story buildings. The experience of their operation sufficiently proves the absolute reliability of this kind of housing. By the way, they are used even in Alaska, where temperatures are far from tropical.
But it would be unfair to call this building technology "multi-story." The frame itself is not physically capable of bearing too much load. But it would be equally unfair to say that frame one-story houses are a technological limit.
Actually, on this day it is precisely one-story cottages of this type that are common. It is wrong to assume that they are like “puppet” toys. On the contrary, they have everything you need for a comfortable family stay for more than one decade. Provided that they are erected on light foundations, they are able to withstand even earthquakes of moderate strength without much damage. Distributed projects of single-storey frame houses involving the construction of an attic. However, you can’t call it a full second floor, and the convenience of living in a room with a sloping ceiling is in question.
But no one will interfere with the construction of two-story housing, which will be an ideal home for a large family. Even though the foundation of such a building must be made more reliable, it still turns out to be much cheaper than similar foundations for brick and stone structures. So, one-story frame-panel houses are not the only example of the successful use of Canadian construction technology.
Two-story cottages are quite possible to supplement with balconies, mezzanines and other decorative elements. The options for exterior decoration are just the sea: from brick to vinyl siding. It should be noted that when using a facing stone or other heavy materials, you definitely can not do without a light foundation. The same can be said about the projects of three-story buildings. However, frame one-story houses are much more common, as the seismic stability of their "skyscraper" brothers is greatly reduced.
If such structures could withstand at least four to five floors, then the practice of their construction would be widespread throughout the world.
But they have other features. In particular, frame one-story houses should be erected in strict accordance with technology. Use only the best soundproofing and heat insulating materials.