Building their own house, every owner wants it to be reliable, comfortable and at the same time be inexpensive. Today, there are many ways to build residential buildings, and each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Metal frame houses are also offered on the market, and some choose this type of structure. But what advantages does it have, what should you think about before deciding to purchase it, and how do the owners of such mansions respond?
What does the term "frame house" mean
The frame structure has several layers, like a pie. Externally, the building may look different. It is sheathed with siding, clapboard or other materials that can withstand bad weather and temperature changes. But the main thing in such a structure is the frame of the house, which is made of durable metal profiles. Insulation is necessarily laid between the inner and outer skin, so such buildings are used asshops, bathhouses, dachas and, of course, for housing.
House project: price and design
Even before the start of construction, it is important to decide on the project. There are two options here: you can order an individual drawing for your future home, or you can choose a ready-made one from the catalog. The second option will cost much less, because you do not have to pay for the work of engineers. In addition, the construction itself will begin faster, because you do not have to wait until the personal project of the house is made and adjusted. The price of the finished drawing depends on the size of the building and its complexity. So, for example, the project of a small cottage with two floors will cost about 1000 euros.
Assembling the structure
I must say right away that it is very difficult to build a house from a metal frame with your own hands. Without skills and experience, this is impossible. Since the whole structure is rather thin-walled, it requires reliable fastening of all metal profiles. Stiffening ribs allow you to securely fix the skin. Also, the profile is the basis of the walls in the building itself, and it is necessary for the installation of windows and doors. It can also be noted here that the cost of a metal frame, together with fasteners, is approximately 160 thousand rubles of the Russian Federation per set. After the installation of the frame, the facade is sheathed, for this a profiled sheet is used. To maintain a comfortable temperature in the building, insulation is laid layer by layer on the walls and ceilings. In such a design, waterproofing elements are necessarily present. From above, this building is closed with external panels.
Advantages of metal frame structures
Of course, these houses have many advantages. These include:
- fast installation of the metal frame, as well as the entire building. Only a couple of months pass from the moment of ordering to its commissioning;
- the appearance of the building is decent and modern;
- a house can be built by a team of four people, and this saves money on attracting labor;
- finishing work is very easy to do thanks to the even and thoughtful frame of the entire building;
- lightness of construction means that it will not be necessary to prepare a powerful foundation, and shrinkage will be negligible;
- in operation, this building is economical, since it is easy to heat it;
- metal frame houses are durable;
- usually environmentally friendly building and finishing materials are used in the work, so the building does not “emit” harmful chemicals;
- such a building is able to withstand seismically unstable areas. Due to the "elasticity" of the frame, the house can withstand shocks up to 9 points;
- According to rough estimates, the building can stand for more than a hundred years;
- this construction method allows for various design ideas;
- metal frame houses are easy to repair and cost-effective;
- due to good sound insulation, extraneous noise from the yard does not penetrate into the house;
- construction work can be carried out during the cold season.
Does this technology have disadvantages?
It is known that each building has its shortcomings. What can alert a person who is thinking about such a home? Since we are talking about the entire system of such construction, you can pay attention to the material of the frame. It is made of galvanized steel, which itself has good thermal conductivity and a tendency to corrode, which is very dangerous for a thin structure. But manufacturers claim that they were able to compensate for these shortcomings with various compositions with which the metal was processed. It is also worth noting that metal frame houses must be built by professionals. If errors are made during assembly, the entire structure will soon collapse. Therefore, it is important to note that it will not be possible to save on the construction of a building by entrusting the work to amateurs.
Reviews about metal frame houses
People who have already been able to build such a dwelling leave positive feedback. Most of them were able to move into it in less than a year from the date of acquisition of the project. Some reviews show that the owners did the interior decoration on their own, thereby saving a little on workers' wages.
The living itself is quite comfortable. Such houses are really warm, and fungus does not start in them. But still, in order to get rid of the noise inside the house, high-quality insulation is required. Otherwise, you will hear your family walking, turning on the water or closing the bedroom door.
Although someThe "opponents" of metal frames claim that the structure becomes unusable in 50 years, most of those who have already encountered this material say that in reality it lasts much longer. Moreover, any building after a certain period needs major repairs.
