Log house projects have gained incredible popularity in cottage construction. Simple but reliable wooden houses look elegant and attractive at any time of the year.
What is a log house?
A log house is a structure made of logs, which is a single box - the main structural part. The roof, floor and railings are being completed separately.
Each frame consists of crowns (rectangles of logs folded together and fastened at the corners), the number of which determines the height of the future building. The construction of log houses is popular not only for aesthetic reasons. The tree itself is a natural, environmentally friendly material, which is why such structures win in many respects when compared with numerous analogues.
Especially appreciated is the incomparable aroma of wood, which can be clearly felt even after many years after construction. The atmosphere of comfort always reigns in wooden houses.
Benefits of log cabins
Log cabins have been valued at all times, but in the last few years they seem to have gained a second life. Despite the fact that such buildings are recommended assummer houses, they are quite suitable for living throughout the year. Wood has excellent thermal insulation performance, thanks to which the walls retain heat well during the winter cold, and also effectively protect against heat during the summer heat.
The log house as a summer house will help to fence off for the rest from boring industrial buildings. The project of a log house can combine several buildings for various purposes, among which, in addition to the house itself, there can also be a bathhouse, a gazebo and other small architectural forms. Such an ensemble, made of solid logs, will last for decades, invariably pleasing the owner's eye.
An individual house project may include several floors. Carved elements can act as decor.
Features of log cabins
Wood as a material can be compared with analogues for an arbitrarily long time, but none of them can boast such an impressive list of advantages:
Breathing walls. Logs contribute to the establishment of an optimal microclimate indoors. In summer and winter, humidity and temperature never cause discomfort. Log walls really breathe - fresh air easily passes through their structure and carbon dioxide is removed
Low thermal conductivity. When used in cottage construction, log cabins are valued because they do not need additional insulation
Fresh scent of natural wood. Natural resins help maintain optimum moistureindoor microclimate
Easy quick assembly. The speed of installing a wooden structure is much faster than building a house from brick from scratch
The project of a log house complies with all existing norms and state standards both in terms of permissible loads and in terms of operational safety.
Round logs
A log processed using this technology has a number of advantages over other materials:
- Sustainable design allows you to live in harmony with the environment, without neglecting the comfort and all the amenities of modern civilization.
- The aesthetic properties of wooden houses automatically make wooden structures cozy, warm and very beautiful. Spectacular log facades look equally good in any weather.
Minimum purchase costs are considered the main advantage of coverage. Rounding consists in removing a thin layer of chips, so it is easy to ensure the accuracy of fitting individual elements without overspending. The technologies used in the manufacture make it possible to achieve very high levels of fitting accuracy. Thanks to the precise geometry, the logs do not need to be further adjusted to size
Designing houses of various configurations
What other advantages does a log house have?
- Wear resistance and strength of the structure and its individual elements. Log house project usingrounded logs consists of several walls, consisting of a different number of crowns.
- The ideal geometric shape of the logs. Allows you to build structures of any complexity and number of storeys. An individual project of a log house can be decorated in any style.
- Protective qualities of the material. Round log walls provide excellent waterproofing thanks to the highest build density.
How much a log house costs depends mainly on the complexity of the project, as well as on the footage of the future building. The logs used have little effect on the price, but assembly in a short time can cost a pretty penny. On average, the construction of such a house involves costs in the region of 1.5-2 million rubles.
