Unfortunately, today few people can afford to build a private house, excluding prices for materials or technologies. Most people have to save, to somehow fit into the existing budget. So what are the options? How to build a house cheaply and is it possible to do it, without compromising the future comfort and energy efficiency of the home? We invite you to talk about various ways to build beautiful and inexpensive cottages, as well as about, what materials and technologies are there, on which you can save during construction.
frame houses
This technology is gaining popularity not only in Russia, but also in other CIS countries. Houses are built using frame technology, approximately, from several weeks to several months. As a result, you can get a completely durable building, durable and quite resistant to various deformations.
Such a house can last up to 75 years without any major repairs. Besides, It is quite convenient to sheathe the load-bearing structures of such frame buildings with finishing materials, and this, in its turn, significantly expands the choice of wall cladding versions, can be used:
- siding;
- cassette panels;
- block house and so on.
Exterior finishing with sheet materials increases the specific strength of the entire house without significantly increasing the total mass of the structure.
Types of frame house construction technologies
- Frame-panel. In this case, the frame is assembled from wooden beams (bars), and then sheathed, so-called, sandwich panels. The work is being carried out in stages, therefore, this affects the overall construction time of a residential building.
- Frame and shield. In this case, the building is assembled from ready-made panels, which were pre-manufactured at the factory to individual order. Wherein, the panels are already insulated and completely ready for installation. This technology is more expensive, than the first, however, labor costs are less here, and if we take into account that circumstance, that a frame-panel house is, eg, additionally insulate, then the cost is in the first place, and in the second case it may turn out to be almost the same.
Advantages and disadvantages of frame houses
- Saving. Since the assembled building has a relatively light weight, then in this case you can save significantly on the foundation. In addition, houses using frame technology are built very quickly - this also saves on workers.
- High energy saving. Finished houses warm up very quickly, because walls are, mostly, materials, having low thermal conductivity. Thanks to this feature, houses retain heat quite well. Among the obvious advantages are savings on heating, compared to home, eg, from blocks of the same area.
- No shrinkage. The entire structure of the house is highly rigid and generally does not shrink. Materials The sheathing is made from materials, which do not require any additional processing, and this means savings on finishing.
but, despite the advantages, Frame house technology also has its downsides:
- Construction requires skilled workers, who have both experience, and a necessary tool.
- Usually, any wooden frames require special treatment for biological and fire protection.
- Insufficient ventilation. If we consider frame houses from the point of view of environmental safety, then they are not the best choice, since collected, mostly, made from artificial materials, that hold heat well, but they are not well ventilated. Most often it is necessary to install an additional air exchange system, special, if the house is large enough in area.
As we see there are problems – but they are all solvable.
What materials are frames made from??
The main building materials for frames are wood and metal. It will cost less, of course, construction of a building from wooden beams, however, the service life will be significantly shorter, approximately, 60 years old. Metal or in this case light thermal profile, in its turn, has higher fire safety ratings, is resistant to corrosion, and is also light weight. The service life of a metal profile frame is approx. 100 years old, however, the price of such a house will be much more expensive, than wood.
Timber houses
If we compare houses made of timber and, eg, bricks, then the first one will be a much more profitable option in many respects. So, spruce structures 220 mm and brick 600 mm will retain heat equally well.
If we talk about construction technology, then the main material is wood of various species, which is dried in special closed chambers. As a result, the moisture content of such wooden products, usually, does not exceed 12%, which has a positive effect on the overall lightness of the structure, and at installation speed. According to their structure, there are several types of bars:
- Whole.
- Glued.
Solid timber is obtained by cutting a single tree trunk, and glued, how can you guess, glued with resins using a special technology from various boards. Both types of beams are treated with antiseptics and other chemicals in order to, to give extra strength, improve crack resistance qualities, as well as resistance to rotting and destruction. Overall, the material is quite strong and durable., and the service life of such a house will vary from 50 to 100 years provided, of course, that construction will be carried out in compliance with all technical standards and recommendations. That is why only professionals should undertake the construction of such buildings., having relevant experience and all the necessary knowledge.
The main advantages of timber houses
- Economy – such a house will be much cheaper than a brick or gas silicate one;
- Very fast construction - just a couple of weeks;
- Relatively simple installation technology;
- Good thermal insulation properties of walls;
- Light weight design;
- Beautiful appearance of the house.
If you choose from the considered construction technologies, then frame houses will be the cheapest, but, eg, houses made of laminated veneer lumber are considered to be of higher quality and more durable.
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