Construction of wooden houses: where to start

Suppose you have been dreaming about a cosy country house or a traditional bath in addition to the existing housing. Whatever the purpose of the new building made of wood, its construction at first glance, may seem overly complex, unclear or unnecessarily expensive. Whether it is so or not, in practice, is influenced by several factors, from a selection of reliable specialists and the appropriate materials to the timely awareness of all phases of construction. What begins construction of the wooden house and what you should know before you get down to it?





The process of construction of any building of wood can be simplistically divided into two stages: creation of the project of the wooden house and its construction. Of course, the reality is somewhat more complex: each stage confronts the customer and their problems that require thoughtful solutions. Thorough preparation for construction of the same is a necessary Foundation of the house, as its Foundation, and it is therefore a key role in the first place is to create a detailed design of the future building.





Based on your preferences and budget, you can:

• book project — in this case, everything from Foundation to exterior trim designed according to individual needs, taking into account all your ideas and perform tasks of any complexity;
  
  
• to create a project based on an existing — any finished project that you like, can be adapted by specialists to suit your requirements (for example, changed the interior layout);
  
  
• choose one of the projects under construction — projects in process of construction or incomplete for any reason, the home can be a good option for those who prefer a faster and more economical construction.
  
  

To find a ready solution, or implement an individual project based on the outline will help you experienced professionals in the field of construction of wooden houses.

What is a project log-home?Well-thought-out future building project solves several problems: in the course of developing the system plans all stages of construction, were consistent in the types of materials used and their quantity, considering architectural and design solutions, discusses the possible options for furniture placement and exterior decorative elements. In other words, the more carefully drafted, the less likely errors, additional costs and unforeseen situations during the construction process.





What include the specifications of each project?Type of the buildingdepending on the building purpose, the desired style and cost this can be a frame or a log house design from a round log or carriage. The benefits of a chopped log of round wood are a great natural insulation and traditional; from the carriage house (semi-oval produces a cant of the beam) due to the flat internal walls simplifying the layout and have a large internal space. Still little known in Russia, Norwegian timber frame home combines the virtues of a chopped frame structures: buildings of this type are very warm and relatively small in weight and cost less chopped log cabins.

Materialsthe materials Used, from wood to internal insulation, and determine the General appearance of the wooden house and its functionality. In the construction of buildings of wood, depending on the climatic conditions and architectural solutions used pine, larch, cedar and spruce, differing from each other in terms of moisture resistance, heat insulation, durability and of course appearance. Harvesting is a laborious and lengthy process, so it is very important at the project development stage to agree on the types and number of all required materials.

The type of Foundationthe Foundation of the house in many respects is a guarantee of its durability. Choosing the type of Foundation (slab, strip, screw piles, combined piled-raft), it is necessary to consider the landscape and the condition of the soil there, where it will be building. as well as the materials from which is made the house. The weight of the frame, the gradual shrinkage of the whole building and natural factors over and over again will test the Foundation of strength — making the right choice at the beginning of the construction, it is possible not to worry and years later.





In addition, the wooden house project details specify the exact size of the house, linking the building to the terrain, the installation scheme and positioning of the individual elements (door and window openings, supporting posts, a log came down, etc.), technology used (for example, Norwegian and canadian felling), layout, decorative elements, price, and more. Put it all together, the project gives the most complete picture of what will happen further construction and what will be the home of your dreams. published

 

Source: www.diy.ru/blog/nordhouse/post/8847/