Houses from timber: advice and recommendations on

Wooden buildings in recent years are beginning to enjoy great popularity. This is due to the fact that this material is environmentally friendly, retains heat well and is easy to install. However, houses from timber have their disadvantages, which are expressed in the high cost of wood and the need for pre-treatment.

It should be noted that by combining modern technologies and innovative materials with the ancient method of construction of such structures, you can get a very good result. As a result, the finished house from a bar will be able to withstand high humidity, retain heat even during severe frosts and resist fire.

Modern wooden construction

At present, houses are made of timber not only from the latest materials, but also using modern installation techniques. That is why such houses receive additional qualities that their predecessors did not have.

Foundation

The most optimal basis for this type of construction is a foundation made of screw piles.

At the same time, it has many advantages, which gives the structure additional strength and stability.

• To install such a base does not need to level the surface or clear it.
• During installation, piles additionally compact the soil, which makes it possible to use them even on floating soils.
• Usually houses from a bar do not have much weight and therefore, on this basis, it is possible to build a structure of several floors without worrying about the loads.
• The installation process does not take much time and after installation the foundation does not need to be settled.

Creating a project for the placement of supports it is necessary, first of all, to locate them around the perimeter and especially at the corners. Also, the piles are installed under the interior partitions and in the places of their connection with the bearing walls. Special attention should be paid to heavy interior items, which means that under the flight of stairs and stoves it is also necessary to mount several supports.

Tip! In order for the foundation to receive almost perfect stability and strength, it is necessary to acquire piles in accordance with the climatic conditions and the type of soil in this region.

Installation of crowns

Usually, log houses were made of sawn timber, which was obtained from solid logs, but other building components have recently become popular.

One of them is glued profiled beam.

• In its manufacture using a special adhesive, which not only connects all the parts together, but also protects the product from moisture and even bacteria.
• Some manufacturers process such a timber with a special composition that gives it fire-resistant properties.
• It should be noted that it is much easier to assemble a log-like house from such a material, since it has a profile section, at the junction of which a lock is formed.

It should be noted that the installation of corners or a bunch of crowns is produced as in the old days. However, all joints are additionally reinforced with metal clips or corners. Before installation, they must be covered with a layer of primer.

As a seal between the crowns, roll tow was previously used. It not only served as a gasket, but also served as insulation.

Currently, it is replaced with special rubber pads or mineral wool, resistant to moisture. At the same time, a house made of lumber and other houses made of wood with the use of this compactor practically do not need insulation. This is due to the fact that 200 mm walls made of laminated material are comparable to 900 mm brick masonry, and rubber pads and special mineral wool make the structure almost airtight.

Separate attention is required at the moment of installation on the foundation of waterproofing, before you start laying the crowns. The fact is that the best option would be to use several layers of roofing material as it. This material is quite practical, and its price allows you to not think about saving.

Tip! All work on the installation of crowns must be performed in strict accordance with the project. Otherwise, even the slightest deviation can damage the entire structure.

Warming

If the construction is carried out in middle latitudes, it is considered that it is not necessary to warm the house from a bar. Some masters say that even for the northern regions, the thickness of the bar at 200 mm is quite sufficient to do without additional finishing. However, professionals argue that in cold regions it is necessary to make insulation and even quite significant.

Previously, glass wool or polystyrene was used for these purposes, but at the same time the timber and the house lost their appearance, hiding under the lining. Nowadays, it is more relevant to use liquid insulation that is not inferior to a thick material and at the same time applied with a thin layer to the surface. They are resistant to environmental influences and do not spoil the appearance of the structure itself.

Tip! It is worth remembering that liquid insulation should be applied in several layers. Otherwise, the effect of them will be minimal.

Treatment

Before installation, it is necessary to process the entire timber for the house. This is done even in cases where glued material is used. It is very important to choose the right impregnation.

Currently on the market of building materials there are a lot of different compositions for wood processing. Almost all of them perfectly protect from moisture, but also add to the mixture and other components that can give the bar with additional properties. These are usually antibacterial additives, but there are also those that endow wood with fire-fighting properties.

It is worth noting that when working with such materials it is necessary to strictly follow all the instructions given by the instructions for use. Otherwise, you can not get the desired effect.

Tip! Quite often, impregnation solutions are made completely colorless so that they do not spoil the appearance and structure of wood. In this case, builders are often confused and can not distinguish the treated surface from the usual. That is why in the mixture is to add a little stain or dye to give it a shade.

Roof

Creating bar houses on pile foundations it is necessary to remember that such bases are not designed for heavy weight. Therefore, it is very important to minimize the weight of the whole structure. This is especially true for such a stage as the construction of the roof.

A similar question is solved in two ways.

• The first of these involves the use of bars with a smaller cross-section, and hence less weight. However, they must have a rectangular geometry with different sides.
• The second method is based on the facilitation of the structure by a constructive method, which gives rise to absolutely stunning projects of various roofs. However, this can greatly complicate the installation.

Also, to reduce the weight of the roof, you can use modern material to cover. For these purposes, soft tile or profiled metal is well suited. It should be noted that the installation of these systems is so simple that even a novice builder can make it with their own hands.

Tip! Making roofing may require the executor to have certain skills and knowledge. Therefore, some masters prefer not to develop its projects independently, but to use ready-made drawings and technical developments.

Conclusion

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic. Also on the basis of the text which is stated above it can be concluded that it is quite simple to make a structure from a bar. It is enough to follow all the recommendations for installation and follow the previously prepared project.

At the same time, houses from a bar are more durable and durable if modern materials and new technologies are used in their manufacture. This combination gives the most positive result and gives the design additional technical characteristics.