In recent years, the construction of almost all country houses has been associated with such expenses that everyone seeks to at least somehow offset the costs. Unfortunately, somehow it is not always possible to combine cheapness and quality.
Fortunately, there is a
technology for the construction of frame-panel houses, which can not only significantly save your time and energy, but also withstand the construction for more than a decade, even in our harsh climate.
Who started building them first?
It is mistakenly believed that the "frames" appeared only a couple of years ago. The Finns, who have been building such houses for several centuries, have become pioneers. In particular, some of these buildings have recently turned 150 years old. You can look at examples of "frame" architecture by simply arriving in Karelia.
How it's done
As the name implies, the technology of frame-panel houses involves the installation of the main frame. It is sheathed with boards, OSB boards or similar materials, and the gap is filled with insulation. The frame is made of high-quality processed and dried timber, which is coated with an antiseptic that protects it from decay.
An important advantage of this kind of house is its lightness. Due to this, you can put them on light and cheap foundations.
Assembly principles
Unlike classical construction technologies, the construction site is a rather unusual sight for us. Simply put, a ready-made assembly kit of frame-panel houses is brought there. As a rule, they are produced and packaged directly in factories.
If you had a designer from wooden blocks in your childhood, then you can imagine the whole process. It is due to this that the speed of their construction is simply amazing. In particular, in America, cheap housing for young families from finished sets is generally built in two to three days.
First, pour the foundation, and then lay waterproofing on it. All frame parts that will be installed on it are impregnated with protective compounds. It is very important to make sure that the timber is quality dried before assembly.
Fasteners and insulation
The assembly technology of frame-panel houses provides for the use of bolted joints. In no case can the frame be screwed as firmly as possible, since it is necessary to leave a technological gap of a couple of millimeters. The fact is that even a high-quality processed and impregnated with all compounds timber will absorb moisture. If all the parts are screwed as tightly as possible, the house will simply “lead”.
In general, the construction of frame-panel houses can be made as cheap as possible by using simple
edged boards for sheathing
. As insulation, mineral wool or fiberglass is used.
Do not forget that maximum thermal insulation is achieved only if high-quality vapor barrier. All joints are glued with construction tape or treated with sealant.
Finish
From the inside, all walls are sheathed with decorative panels. If necessary, you can trim them with sheets of gypsum plaster or ordinary drywall. However, with the normal quality of the building material, the walls will already be fairly even. Thus, frame-panel houses are a technology that allows you to easily get your own housing by paying very little money for it.