House of timber 9 on 12: tips and tricks

In modern construction, residential structures erected from natural materials have recently become popular. This is due to the fact that they are not only environmentally friendly, but also easy to install. At the same time, such a structure as a house of timber 9 by 12, when using a material 200 mm thick or more, practically does not need additional warming, and when creating no more than two floors, it also does not require massive foundations.

Manufacturing process

First of all, it should be noted that to start any type of construction, it is necessary to have a project of a future construction and a development plan on a specific land plot. From the accuracy and quality of these documents depends on the final appearance of the entire structure, as well as its useful life.

Foundation

Many people think that the house from 9x12 bar is quite large and heavy, which means that they require expensive concrete foundations (see also the article House from a Bar on Screw Piles: tips and tricks to create a project).

In fact, if not to build more than two floors, then the foundation on screw piles is quite suitable for such a construction.

• First you need to take a plan for placing rooms on the first floor, which will serve as the basis for the design.
• Then mark the location of the supports. These are usually the corners of the structure, the junction of the supporting walls with interior partitions and the perimeter.
• Also, piles are placed under the places where there should be especially heavy interior items. These include a stove or a flight of stairs.

• It should be noted that the projects of houses from 9x12 lumber should already contain calculations of pile fields with their graphic display.
• The process of installation of supports itself is reminiscent of drilling, but at the same time the drill should remain in the ground.
• After all the piles are installed, they are tied together with a channel bar or other metal structures on which crowns of bars will be installed.
• At the final stage, the foundation is cleaned and covered with a layer of paint to protect against corrosion. Also on its surface put a layer of bitumen or sheets of roofing material, to create a waterproofing.

Tip! In accordance with the type of soil and climate features, it is necessary to select the type of piles. This will give the structure increased stability and strength.

Laying crowns

• Usually the project of a house from 9x12 lumber contains all the necessary calculations for the amount of material needed, the method of its installation and subsequent processing. However, it is better to double-check all the calculations with the help of a special program called the construction calculator.

• After the bars are brought to the construction site, it is better to immediately treat them with special antibacterial impregnation. This will not only protect the structure itself from moisture and fungus, but also the material stored in the open air.
• Laying the first crown carried out directly on the waterproofing layer, and for fixing using bolts.

• Usually, a project of a house from timber 9 by 12 already contains instructions for creating the corners and the type of locks used for this. However, if necessary, this very moment can be reconsidered, but it should be borne in mind that choosing a different version of the manufacture of carved locks can increase the material consumption.
• When laying the boards on top of each other, it is necessary to install a layer of special sealing between them. It makes the structure not only more durable, but also protects the room from cold and winds. Usually for this purpose they use rolled tow or special mineral wool.

• For a bunch of crowns among themselves in a two adjacent rows a through vertical hole is drilled. Install a wooden cotter pin in it. Moreover, such bundles are better placed on the wall in a staggered manner, otherwise you can weaken the whole structure.

Tip! To strengthen the corner joints, it is better to use metal corners or brackets. They serve as the main tightening element and will help to serve the structure longer.

Roof

The standard instruction for designing houses from timber of similar constructions recommends making roofs in a lightweight version. This is due to the fact that the pile foundations of this type can not withstand heavy loads.

Considering these features, it is best to use material with a smaller cross section for the roof. At the same time, its price is much lower, which allows for additional savings.

When installing the truss system, carved locks are usually used, which are additionally reinforced with metal clips. However, in the most important and important places you can use the area.

If the roof is made by hand, then it is worth choosing sheet metal profiles as a coating. This material is quite simple to install and has a small weight. At the same time, modern manufacturers produce a number of different types of this coating, which is specially designed for these purposes and has a good appearance.

Tip! All work on the construction of the roof must be done in strict accordance with the project. Otherwise, even a small deviation from it can lead to a weakening of the whole structure.

Conclusion

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic. Also based on the text above, we can conclude that creating a house with these dimensions is quite simple. It is enough to accurately follow all the instructions given by the project and to listen to the advice of professional craftsmen (see also the article Houses made of timber and logs - from comparison to construction).