The development of construction does not stand still, nowadays the fashion for cottages with several floors is increasing. Separately, it is worth mentioning that many companies build two-story houses with a garage according to customer projects. This means there are no limits to your imagination. Let's deal with the most basic points that should be considered when planning a country house.
Relevance of the building
At present, the construction of a two-story house is not new. Not only residential premises, but also many industrial and commercial buildings are being built in this design. As a rule, cottages with two floors are built with a combined garage. Such buildings are now the most popular among all houses.
Let's figure out why these layouts are currently chosen by the largest number of people who want to have their own home.
Firstly, the justification of the construction on the part of budget savings. Two-story structures, compared to single-story ones, require a smaller area of \u200b\u200bthe foundation and the installed roof. Accordingly, the construction of such buildings requires lesscash costs. Maintaining a budget is the main goal pursued by every developer.
Secondly, the area occupied on the site of such houses is much less than that of a one-story building of the same area. The cost of plots today is not as low as we would like, so saving square meters of building site is very important.
And the last but not least aspect when choosing a layout is safety. Each person is more comfortable sleeping on the second floor than on the first. Also, for greater protection, it is possible to install an alarm on the lower tier, while the upper rooms will be free.
Arrangement of floors
As a rule, each of the levels of the structure is divided into separate zones. In the layout of two-story cottages, double zoning is used: 1 - for the everyday, awake state of residents; 2 - area for rest (sleep).
The bottom floor is mainly used for kitchen, bathroom, guest room equipment. An approximate placement of furniture can be seen in the photo of the project of a two-story house. Elderly people will be very comfortable and convenient to live on the ground floor. There is no need for them to climb stairs and put themselves in danger of tripping and falling.
Very often two-story houses are built with a garage attached to the main structure of the building.
The second floor is the personal space of the owners of the dwelling. Here, nothing should disturb people on vacation after a long day at work. It has a bedroom andseparate bathroom. Thus, a kind of small apartment is obtained. A separate wardrobe or pantry would be a great addition.
Select building style
It is worth mentioning separately that when choosing the design of the future home, you need to choose the style in which the building will be created. In this matter, fantasy is limitless. Plenty of modern design service companies can cater to any request from their clients.
The future owner of his own two-story country house has a huge selection of ready-made styles from classic to newfangled hi-tech.
If it's hard for you to come up with an image of a home, then a ready-made project with minor modifications and changes to suit your taste is an option. Almost all companies meet the needs of customers, so there will be no problems with choosing the style of a two-story house. Even the most daring ideas can come true.
On the second floor
What can be the upper premises in a house under construction? One of the architectural options is a floor with an attic. If nothing limits your choice, then you need to understand the possible options.
- Floor with full lighting. This performance is classic - a flat and straight ceiling. The attic room is cold, without the use of heaters. In this case, the roof can be viewed from the inside. The space under the roof can be used to store things that are not afraid of changes in ambient temperatures.
- Attic type floor. Ceiling atIn this embodiment, the arrangement has a slope and a rather complex shape. The roof is finished with heat-insulating material. The disadvantage of this type of construction is the lack of an attic space, respectively, a pantry is needed for storing things, which will significantly reduce the living area of the floor. Roof windows will be a source of additional lighting. The positive aspect is the low cost of construction. For construction, high-quality and durable materials are used that will not lose their properties over time.
Home Materials
One of the important issues in the construction of a two-story house will be the choice of the main material for the construction of load-bearing walls and ceilings together with the roof. The main points when using are:
- Strength - the ability of a material to maintain its properties for a long time. If this factor corresponds to the project of your house, then without much fear you can purchase exactly the materials indicated in the plan. In this matter, it is worth contacting specialists who will tell you about all the nuances in the use of a particular material. What to choose, foam blocks or aerated concrete, in which cases it is worth replacing kripich with ceramics or an analogue. A professional in construction will understand all this perfectly.
- Keep warm. One of the important qualities of modern two-story houses in our regions. The walls must be made in such a way that the operation of the premises is accompanied by a minimum cost of thermal energy. Therefore, before replacing one material with another, it is worth checking whether thewhether it has thermal properties. It may not be necessary to change the plan, otherwise additional insulation of the supporting structure will be necessary.
Now classic brick is used as the main material for building walls. Many are starting to use ceramic blocks, which are characterized by increased strength and environmental friendliness. Building a house from such elements takes a relatively shorter amount of time due to the size of the blocks.
For better preservation of heat in the premises, aerated concrete beams of small sizes are used. It perfectly tolerates bad weather and all climatic fluctuations. The good thing is the durability. Walls made of such material are not subject to decay, due to their microclimate inside porous blocks.
The most environmentally friendly, but at the same time expensive and troublesome are houses made of natural wood. Such cottages to a greater extent support the life and comfort of the home. Unlike the log version, the assembly from the beams is much faster.
Frame houses
In today's world, construction time is a very important aspect. The construction of a two-story frame house differs from the traditional construction in the speed of work, ease of manufacture and not significant financial investments. The demand for frame structures is growing every year. This design was especially widespread in buildings based on projects of two-story houses 9 by 9. At the same time, the service life of housing exceeds one century.
Before creating a plan or design for a frame structure, there are some key points to consider. By following these rules, you will significantly save on labor, and the quality of the house will not be inferior to similar structures made of brick or concrete blocks.
- The cost of construction is directly proportional to the number of partitions in the premises.
- If you do the interior work yourself, a two-story house will cost much less and won't cost you a pretty penny.
Construction control
During the construction of the cottage, you must monitor the construction process yourself. In case of disputes, resolve them on the spot. Consider the main points during construction:
- buying materials should only be from reliable suppliers, and their quality should be at a high level;
- after the completion of the work, the construction company is obliged to issue documents for the warranty period, which should not be less than 3 years;
- look at the company's website and check out the completed orders, read reviews of completed projects of two-story houses by the developer;
- the owner must have one copy of the construction planning documents (in hard copy);
- necessary for the organization to exist for at least 8 years, with a high reputation among competitors.
With these tips in mind, building your own private cottage will not be a big deal.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros and cons need to be discussedtwo-storey houses currently.
Benefits:
- there is an opportunity to save on roofing and insulation between floors;
- total cost per square meter is significantly lower than a one-story building;
- in the cold season, the top floor is somewhat warmer and drier;
- excellent overview of the world, as a result, you can admire the beauty of nature from a height;
- the appearance of the building is more prestigious and beautiful.
Against the background of the positive aspects, consider the disadvantages of two-story houses:
- smaller working area due to stairs to the second floor, while increasing the cost of another bathroom;
- the cost of the foundation for the construction of such cottages is more than for low houses;
- in hot weather it will be very stuffy on the top floor (this disadvantage is eliminated by applying a simple rule - the wall is on the south side, the windows are on the north side);
- most of the time the first floor is used.
When designing your country house, consider these nuances. But at the same time, create an ideal two-story house for you and your family. Wooden houses are especially popular in our time. They look very expensive and great. In their appearance, the manual work of the developer is visible, which adds solidity to the building.
