Building a house made of logs

Oksana Kolganova In pursuit of the benefits of urban civilization, we surround ourselves with more and more artificial attributes of these goods: concrete, metal, glass, plastics. But the warm at heart inescapable, from the original running time commitment to a tree. "It would be nice to live in a cottage made of logs or even in the summer house of timber. It would be nice istopit bathhouse, chopped off the shelves. Yes, even with the scent of pine taiga. Only there, in a wooden interior, you can breathe! "Note that this nostalgia is nothing lost there. Modern low-rise construction in Russia - a triumph of a tree in a new technological options. On the advantages of wooden houses can be endless. The material is so versatile that inevitably arises the idea - he's the only that is intended to shelter from nature. In the house of timber or logs are always clean air, moisture and oxygen balance is maintained at an optimum level regardless of external conditions, which ensures a comfortable stay. Despite the huge number of suburban buildings and their construction technologies that have emerged in recent years, it is no exaggeration to say that the majority and still live in wooden houses. The latest construction technologies to inhale the wooden architecture of the new force. Wooden houses are durable and reliable. What is so good wooden house that is round logs, which technologies are wood construction, there are and how they are available? Wood has a beneficial effect on the human body, having the ability to "breathe." In this case, a wooden house made of logs will be warm, as this material has low thermal conductivity and high ability to accumulate heat. In contrast to the stone houses, which often air is too dry and saturated with carbon dioxide, in wooden houses made of logs, this problem does not occur, since the optimal composition and humidity to support the natural breathability of logs. We should also mention about the healing properties. In wooden houses made of logs were low probability of occurrence of migraine, neurological ailments. Substance, which evaporates the wood and help with hypertension, reduce the risk of colds and the beneficial effects in asthma and diseases of the digestive organs. Building material, which experts recommend for construction of wooden buildings - a log, impregnated, which protects the house from fire and fungi. An important factor working in favor of the choice of building a cottage made of logs - the unique beauty of wood. The structure of the tree and caresses fascinate. Natural patterns on the surface gives the outward appearance and interior wooden houses an amazing elegance and variety. In Russia, the technology of logs quickly mastered the various copyright improved debugging. Logs from different manufacturers differ not only in profile and diameter of cleanliness, but also features its own manufacturing base, allowing ottortsevat beam at an oblique angle, to perform milling compensation and thermal insulating grooves, creating, finally, the complex profile of the mounting poles. Therefore, modernization and development of its timber base - a condition for success in the market demand for logs. Quality processing of logs with a complete set of mounting devices - the main advantage of providing the circuit density, windproof walls. Width is very important connection logs for the thermal insulating groove. Wider slot - the wall warmer. Of course, a wide groove increases the cost. But this is the case when the chase customer for cheapness can break the confidence that you purchased Mighty wooden house. It is now widely used technology cylindering, resulting in an equal diameter along the length of the logs. Round logs allows the assembly to create a more rigid construction of wooden houses - log to a log fit tightly. The walls are monolithic, improve their thermal insulation properties. Construction of these homes take less time because fewer transactions. When cylindering achieve high purity treated surface, so no need anything extra to trim the walls, so you can avoid additional costs. Stages of a difficult path of building homes from logs normally take place in several stages: the creation of project design and delivery of wooden frame, ready to build a log house on a foundation "under roof"; finish at home. It should be noted that between 3 rd and 4 th stage it is recommended to make a technological break the terms of which are directly dependent on the type of insulated material. If the logs between log as insulated material is tow, and then a break, depending on the size of a log house, lasts from 6 to 12 months. If as insulated material to use moss term deposits log drop for 2-4 months. The presence of this break will make your home warm and durable. Thus, all phases of detailed design log home, just like any other, starts with a sketch. This is an important step that affects everything else, starting with, what investments would require the construction and finishing with the appearance of your towers. With proper planning of housing is not only convenient but also economical, both in its construction and in the future. Carefully designed and executed insulation will significantly reduce heating costs. Before turning to the architect, you need to self-conceptualized throughout the building. Need to take into account many factors: the landscape area, composition and age of family members, lifestyle preferences in architecture, design, land area, the desired size and location of rooms. Having the general outline, you can contact the designing bureau. Quite often, companies engaged in the construction of wooden structures, are in the state of architects and can offer a lot of ready-made. Incidentally, the standard does not mean low quality. In contrast, the conventional design in this category are approved, they take into account and corrected mistakes, failures. In this case, the likelihood that your cottage is like a neighbor's small. If one of the options suits you - bold agree, because it is always possible to make small changes. If the sample project does not suit you, order the exclusive, but its cost would certainly be much higher. First, prepare the conceptual design with a portrayal of the main components, layout, elevations, and after his approval creates a worker, a detailed document showing all dimensions, details, number and type of materials, colors and other important element design. Sketch plan is required as well - the basic document required for obtaining a building permit. It consists of several sections: general explanatory note, plans for the foundation (basement), and floors, elevations (in color), as well as longitudinal and transverse sections of the building. The working draft includes architectural, structural and engineering sections. The first is a detailed description and drawings, design - a specification on elements for the manufacturer and card assemblies for the construction (in both parts of all items are marked). Engineering consists of plans for laying water supply, sewerage, electrical wiring, supply and exhaust systems, heating, telephone and computer networks. Such a project is ready for processing building passport and obtain a permit for the erection of the building. They will be guided by the factory for the manufacture of structural elements, and at the construction site, he will become the instructions for assembling a log house and other works. Design feature wooden house in that it indicates not only the thickness, size and number of logs of various types, but also spend their labeling. Accepted standard is the length of the timber, equal to six meters. Therefore, if the walls of the house is longer (and it probably is true), the logs are joined. The joints should be planned in areas where the main wall are connected to the internal. This will avoid unnecessary heat loss. Better if all work is performed by a single company. In this case maximizes the continuity of the various stages and decreases the likelihood that the foundation, for example, does not match the size of log cabins or disrupt the technology of its assembly. Yes, and control the process of connecting pieces and finishing will be much easier. Foundation to participate in the manufacture of cut and other structural elements of the customer will likely not have to. All works are produced in factory conditions, and the site brought a ready-made designer. By this time must be made the foundation, not just filled, and ready to use. The longer the working papers will be in disassembled form, the greater the likelihood that the logs, sticks and boards "lead". Log buildings are light construction projects, so they should be fine ribbon, bar and pile supports. Tape do usually shallow-buried - from half a meter to a meter. Take into account the depth of groundwater, soil characteristics, land. For its construction often use a special foundation blocks, it greatly simplifies construction and reduces the time spent. Pier foundation is also well suited for wooden houses. The dimensions of pillars and the spacing between them, indicate in the project, it is important to observe the casting technology. Pile foundation with something vaguely reminiscent of a bar on the principle of creation, but a pile hammer to a greater depth, making them far higher carrying capacity. This type is used in the swampy and moist soils, although it is quite suitable for an ordinary plot. This type of support is always on top is closed strip foundations. This stage of assembly log the most important and at the same time most enjoyable. Walls and partitions are collected according to the process map. Erected a new home, become apparent size, layout, size and location of windows and doors. Resist the euphoria is difficult. But in an outburst of joy it is important not to forget that oversee the work still needed. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of assembly: the density of joints and seams corresponding to the size of windows and door openings (the latter made at 5-7 cm above the door frame for shrinkage). All logs before using should be cleaned and processed ognebiozaschitnoy impregnation. Once the frame is erected, this procedure can be repeated again. The major element of the house - ceiling. Regardless of whether, floor or ceiling it, treat it very seriously to the construction. First of all beams are laid, they hem the ceiling, and it veiled steam, noise and heat insulation materials. After that, make the floor on the second floor. It can be fully plank or plywood with the subsequent final finishing. Typically, a file of the ceiling and floor laying do after completion of the roof. The basis for the roofing system is a rafter. At its assembly is especially important to clearly follow the project as well as a retreat from it later may cause sagging or even collapse of the roof. Then, after assembling trusses stacked crates, moisture-and heat-insulating layers, and directly to the roof (tile, metal, slate, etc.). After this completes laying of floors, ceilings, do stairs, put in windows and doors. Everything from this point on housing can be considered to be almost ready. Remains very small - final finishing. The internal arrangement of Round logs in itself is quite decorative and practical. In these towers seldom make some extra trim, but treatment of walls with special solutions for protection against fire, bacteria and insects. No, of course, use a stain, varnish, but everything is done only in order to emphasize the texture of wood, but not to hide it. However, sometimes painted facades. Nevertheless, the log walls can be finished completely sheetrock or other material and to obtain as a result of smooth white surface, like an ordinary brick or panel buildings. Likewise, we can proceed with the ceiling and the floor. But is it necessary? Why then was to build log cabin, because the frame house is cheaper and built just such a finish? Log walls create a special atmosphere, and to violate its not worth it. Stairs, windows, doors, furniture - everything must be couched in a certain style. Particular attention should be paid to the wiring. Since the wooden building was originally a fire risk, than a brick, then all work should be done with this in mind. Wiring should be sure to choose a double-insulated (the choice should be made in favor of materials that do not support combustion), but it must be laid in the metal hose. All this is hidden in a special, cut notches in the log and close the outside rails and baseboards, so that nothing more could be seen. Please keep in mind that the house shrinks, and the mechanical effects on the metal hose is extremely undesirable. Solve the problem is quite simple - the slots need to do with a stock of 2-3 cm Another way to laying open in special boxes. Mandatory installation of protective devices (RCD), turn the electricity for the closure or overexertion in the network. Sewer, water and gas summarize, just as in any other house, the only difference is that the surfaces in contact with the water-bearing pipes, be sure to treat water-repellent impregnation. Feature of the application logs is the inevitability of a shrinking home after construction is completed. The fact that the log cylindering factory goes round timber with a natural moisture content of 30-35 percent. Withstand wall log box for eighteen months for the natural shrinkage also not possible in a line production sets of houses. Generally speaking, the gradual shrinkage of log walls of the house for 5-7 percent of the height is for the residents almost unnoticed. Talking about this long-term observations. As the saying goes, all live, all rejoice.