Profiled timber as a building material for residential

One-piece profiled timber, which is a high-tech material created from tree species, is increasingly used in individual construction. The product can be obtained by milling the logs on each of the four sides. After the construction of the dwelling there is no need for additional finishing of the facade, however, the treatment with paints and varnishes is carried out in any case.

Product Basics

The sides, as a rule, are made smooth to ensure the plane and evenness of the walls. A special spike is made on the top, and a slot in the bottom, which will include the crest of the previous element. In this regard, it becomes clear how the profiled beam differs from the conventional counterpart.

A list of important advantages

It is very pleasant to live in a house made of this material, since natural wood forms a comfortable microclimate inside the dwelling. In the cold season, such structures, of course, need heating, but in the summer, it is quite possible to do without air conditioning. It is necessary to dwell on each advantage of the product.

• Absolute ecological purity, because this type of product is a natural material. In addition, coniferous wood, from which elements are usually made, is capable of disinfecting the air inside.
• Natural beauty is an important factor influencing the choice of base material. Houses from a bar are beautiful enough. In addition, the appearance of the side planes of the log box is considered quite aesthetic, even without additional lining.
• Conservation of heat is provided due to the low thermal conductivity of wood. The special assembly technology, which includes the presence of a lock and a gasket, allows to improve the thermal insulation qualities.
• Affordable price of products provides the ability to build even the least affluent segments of the population. In contrast to the logs, there is a cost-effectiveness during construction.
• High strength makes cottages of timber in our country very popular, because not all developers trust the option with frame houses, although they also have good strength characteristics.

Note! The above advantages of the profile bar are the most important from the point of view of the consumer, but many more of them can be called as additional.

Details of the selection

The consumer, who decided to build a log house, often raises the question of how to choose the right supplier from a large number of offers.

Therefore it is necessary to consider the main factors that speak about the reliability of the company. Only from such enterprises you can purchase high-quality profiled timber.

• First, you need to take into account the distance from the place of manufacture to the construction site. To make a better choice in favor of the production, which can be arrived at the acceptance of the material.
• Secondly, it is necessary to assess the quality of raw materials used for the manufacture of products. To do this, you can ask about the percentage return of materials to the supplier.
• Thirdly, it is necessary to conduct an analysis of the production level, because high-quality profiling of timber can be feasible only with the use of good equipment. It is advisable to assess the territory of the enterprise and study the documentation (certificates, licenses, test results, etc.).
• Fourth, it is very important to consider the products currently being sold. It is recommended to pay attention to the labeling and packaging of goods.
• Fifth, you need to ask about the provision of services related to the design of houses. As a rule, serious manufacturers work closely with design organizations and architects.
• Sixthly, you can read customer reviews on various subject forums to learn about the company's reputation. Usually unscrupulous suppliers immediately receive negative comments.

Attention! Recently, a special profiled bar has gained popularity: the comb of such a product consists of several spikes, thanks to which thermal insulation performance is improved.

Manufacturing of individual elements

The production of a material having a rectangular shape is a fairly simple process that does not require sophisticated equipment. Only a power-saw bench is installed, which makes it possible to manufacture elements of a certain section.

Equipment is also used for profiling timber to give the desired shape to wooden fragments.

1. At the initial stage, the processing of blanks is carried out: the root part is separated from the trees, and loose layers, characterized by high humidity and low mechanical strength, are cut off.
2. At the second stage, the log passes the sawmill, after which the product is formed with a geometrically exact section. Typically, the length of the profiled beam is 6 meters.
3. At the last stage, the elements acquire the exact form, which is achieved thanks to woodworking machines. The material acquires a smooth and even surface, as well as grooves and spikes for making connections.

Addition! Special attention is given to a three-edged profiled bar, imitating a cylindrical log from the outside, and a smooth surface from the inside.

Installation work

Ease of installation is another important advantage of the material, so many developers prefer to do the assembly with their own hands. If the process of laying does not make gross mistakes, then you can get an aesthetic and quite reliable structure. The following are special installation instructions.

Self-laying walls

Immediately before installation, all elements must be thoroughly cleaned and coated with a protective compound. To build the walls of the house, you must alternately lay out wooden crowns. Fixation of components is carried out using dowels for the beam.

1. Immediately before installation, waterproofing of the upper part of the base is carried out, which will protect the lower elements from rotting. It is recommended to lay the roofing material in two layers.
2. The lower crown is being laid, which may be somewhat thicker than the main beams. It is best to fix the underlying elements with anchor bolts. Although the mount is not mandatory, because the structure will have enough mass to stay in place.
3. The profiled bar is assembled in one of several ways. The corners and joints are made in the dressing with the root crest, cut into a half-tree or combined with an oblique lock. In the process of assembly between all the crowns fit insulation material.

Note! If a dwelling house is being built, then the warming of the profiled beam is mandatory. At the device of economic blocks and utility rooms heat insulation can be neglected.

Additional recommendations

• Stacked on the foundation elements must be tightly pressed to each other. Only in the absence of all kinds of voids will it be possible to carry out a reliable fastening of the floor structure.
• Between themselves, the fragments of the walls are connected using metal or wooden dowel rods. Fasteners should be placed in a staggered order to produce high quality fixation.
• Waterproofing between the base and the first crown is mandatory conditions, since the wood in such places decays pretty quickly.
• In any case, it is necessary to make a refractory and antiseptic surface treatment of the elements in order to protect the structure from rot, mildew, fungi and insects.
• It is better to do additional thermal insulation from the outside, otherwise the useful area of ​​the house will be reduced. Moreover, this method of insulation is much more efficient.
• Despite modern equipment for profiled timber, some elements can be bent in the central part. In this case, laying up the hump is recommended.
• It is best to choose a material made of pine, as this breed has a small amount of knots, a straight trunk and a relatively light weight.
• It is advisable to use raw materials harvested in the winter season, because trees do not grow in the cold period. Thus, houses are less threatened with any kind of deformation.

Addition! If necessary, the wooden house can be trimmed with siding or any other material for the facade. However, most often carried out processing paint and varnish products.

Painting the finished walls

Wood is a material that has been created by nature for many years, so its products need special care. Immediately before the exterior painting of the timber structure, negative factors should be taken into account: ultraviolet exposure, precipitation, microorganisms, and so on. There is a special technology of painting a wooden house.

1. The surface is polished, due to which all roughness and irregularities are eliminated. In addition, the adhesion of paints and varnishes to the side surfaces is improved.
2. Antiseptic impregnation is applied to protect the upper part from fungi, mold and insects. The ends of the elements after processing will not be subject to cracking.
3. Pre-coating and removal of the pile is carried out, after which an intermediate layer is applied, followed by a final coating that forms at a temperature not lower than +5 degrees.
4. After completing the work surface should be allowed to dry for several hours. At the same time it is impossible to lean against the walls and other machined planes of various objects.

Reference! Carrying out internal painting, first of all, pursue decorative purposes, since the space under the roof does not need protection from moisture and other negative influences.

 

Final part

From the above information we can conclude that dry profiled timber is a fairly reliable material that allows you to build residential buildings with good thermal insulation.

More information about the product can be found by reading the video in this article. Get a visual representation on the subject is necessary in order not to make a lot of mistakes during installation work.