In the life of every person there comes a moment when he begins to think about buying his own home. Someone prefers apartments in high-rise buildings, while someone seeks to gain more freedom and independence by building a private house.
The first option does not cause any particular difficulties in choosing. Here it is enough to determine the required number of rooms and the type of house (panel, brick, monolithic). But private houses are very diverse. Modern technologies allow developers to build residential buildings of various configurations, taking into account all the wishes of the customer. Let's look at what types of houses are today, what are their differences and what materials are used to build them.
Differences of houses by purpose
Absolutely all private buildings are divided into two main groups:
• for summer holidays;
• for year-round use.
The first category includes country houses and country houses intended for recreation in the warm season. Most often, these are small and economical buildings that lack heating and other communications.
Home forpermanent residence can be performed in several options, each of which has its own positive and negative features.
What types of private buildings can there be
Today there are several popular categories of houses that differ in functionality and have a different appearance. These could be:
• one-story permanent buildings;
• multi-level cottages;
• duplexes;
• townhouses.
Let's look at the characteristics of each of the options and how they differ.
Features and Features
Detached houses are considered the most comfortable and preferred option. Such buildings are located in isolated areas. At the same time, the greater the number of acres of land, the more expensive the purchase of this property costs the buyer.
Usually, small cottages with several floors are located on small plots. They are equipped with all necessary communications for a comfortable stay at any time of the year. On the ground floor of such houses there is a living room, a kitchen and a boiler room. Lounges and bathrooms are being developed on the upper levels.
If the area of land is large enough, one-story bungalows are erected on it. This view is very convenient because, due to the lack of stairs, movement around the house is more comfortable and safe. This option is preferred by families with small children and pensioners. But, unfortunately, not everyone can afford to purchase such real estate,therefore, economical types of private houses - townhouses and duplexes are very popular today.
The first name is a variety of multi-storey buildings, which are designed for several owners. Each owner owns several floors, a separate entrance and, in some cases, a garage.
The cost of the land on which the house is located is divided by the number of its owners, which makes townhouses more affordable, even if they are built within the city, where land is usually very expensive.
In European countries, another type of budget housing is popular - duplexes and triplexes. This option is very similar to townhouses, as it also involves several families living in one house. However, in this case, the property of the owners is not limited to walls, but to floors. In our country, duplexes are not widely used, so we will not dwell on them for a long time.
Materials and methods of building houses
Earlier, all houses were built according to one likeness. But since technological progress does not stand still, several technologies are used for the construction of modern residential buildings, using various building materials. The following types of house construction are most popular today:
• brickwork;
• building walls from a block;
• construction of timber houses;
• wireframe technology.
Next, we will consider all the listed types of houses in more detail in order to understand what their differences and advantages are.
Houses frombrick
Brick houses have been popular for many decades. Both simple square houses and buildings of a more complex configuration are being built from this material.
Its positive qualities include environmental friendliness, durability and fire resistance. Buildings built of brick are distinguished by presentability, are considered very durable, capable of standing for hundreds of years. However, it is not recommended to use such material for the construction of summer buildings.
In conditions of high humidity, brick walls quickly become moldy, and an unpleasant smell appears in the room. It should also be taken into account that building a brick house is a costly and long process, and if you are limited in time and money, pay attention to other types of houses.
Block buildings
Today, gas silicate, foam concrete, expanded clay concrete and wood concrete blocks are actively used in construction. Each of these options has its own characteristics, but several common qualities can be distinguished. These include:
1. Light weight material. During the construction of the house, a complex and expensive foundation is not required, since the walls are quite light. The same property allows you to save money on the delivery and unloading of building materials.
2. Large block sizes. Since the dimensions of the block are much larger than the parameters of a brick, the construction of walls using this material is much faster. However, considering the types of houses, photos of which are publishedin this article, it should be borne in mind that the large dimensions of the block do not allow the construction of buildings of complex configuration from it.
3. Low thermal conductivity. Block-type buildings do not require additional insulation.
4. Breathable properties. The porous structure of the block promotes natural air exchange and unhindered exit of moisture and steam. That is why moisture does not accumulate in the walls of such houses, and an optimal microclimate for a person is created indoors.
Tree houses
Houses made of timber and logs are at the peak of popularity today. This is facilitated by: the environmental friendliness of the material, the record time for the construction of walls, the acceptable cost of construction and the spectacular appearance of the house. Wooden buildings retain heat very well inside themselves, which reduces heating costs. The interior walls of the house do not require interior decoration, which also has a positive effect on the owner's budget.
Wooden timber is suitable for the construction of both country houses and capital houses, therefore, buildings built from this material are increasingly found within the city.
Speaking of the negative qualities of wood, we should mention the susceptibility to rot and fire hazard. But subject to timely treatment with antiseptic agents, a house built from natural material will serve the owners for decades.
Frame houses
Frame-panel technology has recently begun to be used in construction, however, suchbuildings are already surpassing many types of houses in popularity.
During the construction of such a building, a wooden or metal frame is constructed, which is subsequently sheathed with sandwich panels. The panel itself consists of two OSB boards with a layer of expanded polystyrene between them.
Due to the large amount of insulation contained in the panel, such buildings are warm and soundproof. The light weight of the house eliminates the need for pouring a heavy-duty base, which helps to save the owner's money. The houses are assembled in record time, and the interior walls are perfectly smooth and do not require leveling.
The main negative feature of frame buildings is their fragility. With proper care of the house, the maximum service life is 50 years, so this technology is most often used for the construction of temporary buildings.
In conclusion, I would like to say that modern construction is very diverse, therefore, having considered what types of houses are currently being built, everyone will be able to choose the best option for themselves both in terms of price and functionality.
