Projects of houses from glued lumber: tips and tricks

20-02-2018

Building

Many craftsmen believe that the use of glued laminated timber for building houses is not worth it. They attribute this to the fact that this material does not allow air, and negligent manufacturers can use various toxins as adhesives, which means that it is much easier and more profitable to use an ordinary wooden array. However, modern projects of houses from glued lumber are developed specifically with these features in mind, and as a result, the structure is much better and cheaper.

Graphic part of the finished project for the manufacture of the house of timber

Project creation

Before embarking on your ideas on paper, you need to understand that the project is not a typical plan for the location of rooms and an image of the appearance of the future structure. It includes a detailed drawing of the entire building, the location of all life support systems and detailed installation instructions. At the same time, the project of a house of glued timber is calculated exclusively for this type of material and its properties (see also the article Projects of a House of Timber 6x6 - real ideas for the construction of your home).

Foundation

The foundation of each building is the foundation, and for its manufacture it is necessary to take into account a lot of various factors.

First of all, it is necessary that the structure be stable and able to withstand the required loads.
It is also worth remembering that the foundation is one of the most expensive structures, which means that during its construction it is necessary to distribute materials rationally and economically.
It should be noted that the design of houses from glued timber usually involves the use of the base on the screw piles, but only if the height of the building will not exceed one floor.
For more massive structures it is better to use strip foundations.
Special attention is given to waterproofing. It is placed on top of the finished base to protect the structure from moisture.

Amateur photo showing the advantages of pile foundations for houses made of timber

It is also necessary to remember that the main load will be distributed around the perimeter of the building, but it is necessary to create points of support both under the interior partitions and under the massive elements of the interior, which can be represented by flight of stairs or stoves.
Creating a project of houses from glued laminated timber, it is necessary to think out in advance how to install a wooden frame to the base. This is usually done using cement mortar or bolted joints.

Tip! If the foundation is made of metal piles, before installation they must be carefully cleaned and covered with a layer of primer and paint. So you can protect the surface from moisture and extend the life.

The installation procedure of the bars on one side of the building along one axis

Installation of crowns

This part of the work involves the creation of walls in the room and the organization of the location of the rooms.

In this case, you can use ready-made designs of houses of glued laminated timber, because they usually best meet the preferences of customers and the technical capabilities of this material.

Special attention is given to the method of installing the crowns. It must be developed in accordance with the type of material chosen or adapted to it. This is due to the fact that glued laminated timber is usually made with a specific profile, which means that this should be taken into account when working.

Graphic diagram showing the way of a bunch of crowns between each other and one of the methods of organizing t-shaped joints and corners

Attention should also be paid to the sealing material and the method of its installation. Usually, the project of the house of a laminated timber chalet involves the use of rolled waste, but there are also cases when special mineral wool or rubber seals are used instead.
For the organization of corner joints using various types of locks. They are selected in accordance with personal preferences or design features. However, they always need to shift the seal, and for reliability, fix the metal brackets.

Tip! Before installing the timber, it is recommended to subject it to treatment with a special antibacterial hydro insulator. This will significantly increase the life of the structure and will prevent the appearance of mold. Although recently manufacturers themselves have begun to use special formulations for this material.

Roof

To create a roof project development guidelines recommends using only lightweight structures. This is in order to facilitate the impact on the foundation. You can use the same material as for the walls.

It should be noted that the design of the roof is a rather complicated process and may require the performer to possess certain skills. That is why most of the masters are trying to use ready-made developments instead of doing it with their own hands. This solution avoids errors in the calculations.

Tip! As a roof covering for this type of building is best to use sheets of metal profile. They are light enough and have all the necessary qualities for this task.

Some houses can be so strongly equipped with the latest technological solutions that it is impossible to do without the involvement of specialists.

Life support systems

At this stage a project of all communication systems is being created. On the floor plan are applied to all nodes placement of devices and supply to them. It should be noted that this case may require not only knowledge in construction, but also in electrical engineering and in the organization of water supply and ventilation.

One of the variants of the electrical circuit for home

That is why the wizard to create such a project turn to experts. Usually the price of their services is quite high, but the result obtained, and sometimes the safety of the tenants, deserve such costs. At the same time, control and quality of execution in this area are necessary not only when creating a project, but also during installation.

Tip! Do not skimp on fees to pay for the services of specialists in areas that require special knowledge or compliance with certain standards and guests. Even large companies sometimes attract masters from outside, if they do not have the necessary experts in the staff.

Properly selected project and skillful implementation will result in an excellent structure that will not only be beautiful, but also last for many years.

Conclusion

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic. Also on the basis of the above text, we can conclude that for each type of building material it is necessary to make your project.

In particular, it is impossible to take the scheme of building a house out of bricks and build a house out of glued timber according to them., since during the installation process various difficulties may arise that will lead to loss of time and can significantly affect the quality of the whole building.