Today, wooden houses made of timber have become popular again. They are very beautiful, besides, their construction takes a minimum of time.
Beam houses became fashionable in our country about ten years ago. Such structures are erected very quickly, besides, you can immediately live in them. After all, in addition to the foundation and floor, on the surface of the soil they do not require the performance of various wet finishing works. Thanks to this, the construction of log houses can take place all year round.
Many experts confirm that timber is an environmentally friendly material that can even be beneficial to human he alth. These houses are characterized by a small thickness of the walls, which positively affects the operating area of the house compared to brick, for example, structures with the same external dimensions. It is interesting that the inhabitants of our country give their preference to small structures with dimensions of about 8 by 8. A house made of timber of this type will be an excellent choice for many families who dream of a reliable country house.
Start of construction
Before you start building houses from timber, you shouldcarefully prepare designs for future structures. Of course, the construction of this structure itself is easy and fast, but without a project, you can make a mistake that will negatively affect the operation of the entire house.
Many people recommend contacting specialists who will produce high-quality projects of wooden houses from timber, taking into account all the wishes of the customer. It should contain an exact designation of the dimensions of the building, the exact number of floors of rooms, the height of the rooms, and the design features of the roof. The length of a standard timber is 6 m, so it is necessary to provide for a high-quality joining of logs along the length during the construction of an 8 by 8 building. A house from a timber is quite easy to build. Only a few people can manage the construction of such housing in just 1 month.
Modern material
The construction of a house from a bar 8 x 8 in our country is carried out using a bar made of coniferous wood (pine, spruce), previously dried in chambers to a moisture content of 17%. During drying, cracks often appear on the surface of the timber, but they do not affect the quality of the building material.
Most often, people choose to build small structures with dimensions of about 8 by 8. A house made of timber of this type often involves the use of the main building material made of pine. This wood is characterized by tightly fitting layers and high fiber content. Thanks to this, such a beam isstrong enough and elastic.
Often beams are made from poplar, aspen, acacia, etc.
Walls of the house
External walls in such a house are made of timber folded horizontally on a wooden base one on top of the other. The base is pre-attached to the foundation. Remember that between the foundation and the base it is imperative to lay waterproofing material. Some builders prefer to connect the beams with wooden pegs for structural rigidity and even distribution of the load. Pine bars should be shifted with felt. On the outside of the wall, be sure to coat it several times with impregnation, which will protect the material from ultraviolet rays.
From the inside, a house made of 8x8 timber can be insulated with mineral wool or other heat-insulating materials. The thickness of the insulation directly depends on the thickness of the beam itself and ranges from 5 to 15 cm.
First floor
Waterproofing material should be laid on the foundation under the floor, then logs should be installed, and insulation should be placed between them. After that, it is necessary to lay a vapor barrier material. We make the floor from boards, except for the kitchen, bathroom and corridor. Here it is better to make a cement screed, on top of which ceramic tiles should be laid.
The floor of the first floor should be built from a beam with a section of 6, 5 x 20, 11 x 18 or 7 x 24 cm. Bases of boards are attached to the beams, on top of which soundproofing material is laid. From above, already on the second floor, a floorboard is nailed to the base. Beams are also used as a decorative element. In this case, the plank base should be fastened between them in such a way that the surfaces of the beams partially protrude.
Roof
What will the roof be like in an 8x8 building? A house made of timber of this type most often has a truss structure. You can cover the roof with any available material. From the inside, it is covered with mineral wool, after which a layer of vapor barrier is covered. After the ceiling is finished with sheets of drywall or clapboard.
