Houses from profiled timber: tips and tricks

In the construction of profiled timber actively began to use relatively recently. This is due to the fact that the quality of its manufacture from a single log leaves much to be desired, and the use of laminated materials is not allowed to everyone finances. At the same time, houses from timber and houses from profiled timber became so popular that many manufacturers reconsidered their attitude to this type of product and balanced two concepts such as price and quality.

Manufacturing

When working with profiled material created from a single log, use exactly the same technology as when using a conventional bar. However, if we are talking about glued material, then it is necessary to make some adjustments to the project.

Design

At the beginning of any construction, a special project is created on which installation will be carried out.

• First of all, it indicates the location of the object on the land. In this case, guided by special regulations and tolerances.
• Next, determine the type of foundation for log houses and create his drawing. Usually houses from a professional bar are installed on the basis from screw metal piles as it is much more practical and faster.
• Then on the project put the location of the rooms in the building. At the same time, you can specify the type of mounting of the crowns, the organization of corner joints and other nodes.
• Special attention deserves the design of the roof. The fact is that for such buildings minimum loads are required, which means that the roof should be lightweight.
• The project also notes the method of thermal insulation of the structure, the placement of all communications systems and the location of interior items.

Tip! It is best to use ready-made construction solutions, because for the independent production of such documentation may require certain skills and knowledge. However, even a previously prepared project must be shown to a specialist who can make his own modifications or amendments.

Foundation

The easiest way to install a proforbus house is to install it on a foundation made using screw piles. It does not need long-term installation, tolerates frost well and does not require leveling the soil.

However, such a foundation is not able to withstand heavy loads, which means that the structure should not be erected above the second floor.

• When creating a pile field, the layout of the room is transferred onto paper first.
• Then place the installation site at the corners and connections of partitions with the bearing wall.

• Next, fill the perimeter at the same distance from each other.
• If an oven or a flight of stairs is installed in the room, the installation manual recommends placing the piles under them.

Tip! When choosing a specific type of piles, it is necessary to focus on the climatic conditions and soil characteristics in a particular area. This will significantly increase the stability of the entire structure.

Installation of crowns

• After the foundation has been erected, several layers of roofing material are installed on it, which will serve as a waterproofing agent.
•  Then they mount the first crown on it. This can be done by bolting.
• Further laying is done in rows, and the technology used is very similar to the one used when building houses from non-profiled timber. The only difference is that the material is vertically mounted in special grooves that form a kind of lock.

• As a sealant for this type of work is usually used special rubber gaskets.
• If you have to work with glued timber (for example, from pine or larch), then when creating corners, you need to choose a method for creating connecting elements that implies minimal damage to the timber. According to experts for these works it is better to use a lock having a root spike.
• Some masters believe that if you use a profile connection on a bar 190x190, then you can not make a bunch between the crowns. They motivate this by the fact that, thanks to the cross section, a fairly strong lock is formed, which securely holds the material. However, such a statement is erroneous and has no solid foundation.

• For a bunch of crowns, a vertical hole is made in the timber between them, which also passes through the next row. Then install a wooden pin in it. It should be noted that such joints must be placed in a checkerboard pattern so as not to weaken the entire structure.
• If, when working with a bar, there is a shortage in its length, then the material is increased using a simple carved lock, which, for reliability, is also fixed with a cotter pin.

Tip! For the organization of high-quality insulation and sealing of the room it is necessary to shift the junction of the material with a sealant. Some masters do not, although this can be called a mistake.

Roof

Since lumber constructions use the foundations of metal piles as their foundation, the roof should have a minimum weight and at the same time not lose its strength. That is why a material with a small cross section is usually used to create a truss system. At the same time, its sectional geometry should represent a rectangle, not a square.

In this embodiment, you can create a lightweight structure that can carry large vertical loads. The fastening of all the nodes and connections should be further strengthened with metal brackets and corners.

It should be noted that projects for the creation of the roof are developed specifically for specific structures. Therefore, it is not necessary to take standard solutions and try to make changes in them with your own hands, if this does not have the necessary skills and education. Otherwise, even a small inaccuracy in the calculations can lead to the destruction of the entire building.

Tip! It is best to use plywood as a cladding material for roofing, and for covering it is usually used soft tiles or sheets of metal profile. This technical solution is the most consistent with the technical characteristics necessary for the construction of this type and at the same time it is economically advantageous.

Warming

Houses from a bar located in the middle latitude are usually not warmed. This is due to the fact that a 200 mm thick wall of wood can replace brickwork of 900 mm. However, quite often some craftsmen resort to modern types of insulation to make the house more comfortable and more comfortable.

If the structure is erected from glued material, the price of which is quite high, then the thickness of the walls can be reduced or completely eliminated the use of insulation. This is due to the fact that the production of such a bar uses a special composition, which ultimately gives it additional properties. Such material perfectly transfers moisture and almost completely seals the room.

Tip! It should be noted that the additional impregnation of the timber can significantly improve its technical characteristics and properties. However, when choosing a composition, you need to carefully study the instructions for use.

Conclusion

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic. Also, on the basis of the text above, it can be concluded that the same technology is used for the construction of a house from a profiled material as when working with a conventional bar. However, it is necessary to take into account the profile section, which is used for laying the crowns and creating locks.