Surely every person sooner or later thinks that it would be nice to have your own house. It is profitable, prestigious, convenient. A house has many advantages over an apartment. After all, having your own site opens up many opportunities for construction and household arrangements. In this article, we tried to describe how to build a house as accessible as possible, considered all the subtleties of the process, and also talked about what is needed for this.
How can I get a house?
Today, there are several main ways to get your own home. The fastest of them is buying ready-made. This method - along with the obvious advantage in speed - has a number of disadvantages, the most obvious of which are high cost and the inability to plan a house according to one's own wishes.
The second way is to contact a construction company. In suchIn this case, the housing layout will be drawn up with your participation, while all your worries regarding the execution of the necessary documents will also be minimized. The question of cost remains: for all the services provided, you will also have to pay a lot, not counting the purchase of building materials. The speed of construction will depend on the skill of the hired workers. This method is good if you have sufficient funds, then you will receive a finished home in the optimal time and taking into account all your requirements.
The third way is the cheapest, but no less high quality - you can build a house with your own hands. At the same time, you personally control the entire process and can be sure of the quality of the materials used and the work done. If you don't know how to do something, it's not scary. Firstly, it is never too late to learn something new, and secondly, no one bothers you to find professional assistants.
It is this method that we will analyze in more detail as requiring special attention for successful execution.
Where to start?
The first step in order to build a private house, and quite obvious, is to acquire land for construction. It’s good if you already have a plot, but otherwise you need to get serious about choosing the future location of your cottage. Having decided on the amount that you are willing to spend on buying land, you should pay attention to all related factors: location, land quality, topography, existing communications, neighbors and nearby organizations or enterprises (to settle next to somefactory - not the best solution), the ability to quickly and conveniently get to work, school, hospital and other important places.
You need to complete all the documents for the new property and get permission to build a house. It will not be superfluous to consult with the family and decide on the wishes of everyone, and then make a list of what you definitely want to accomplish during the construction of a country dwelling.
Sequence of work
Before you build a house, you need to figure out the algorithm of actions: what to do and why. Ideally, the following order of execution of construction work is welcome:
- Performing the planning of the house and the plot.
- Laying the foundation.
- Building walls.
- Floor device.
- Overlaps.
- Windows and doors.
- Stairs.
- Roof and roofing.
In parallel with these buildings and after their completion, engineering work is underway, which means:
- Sewerage.
- Water supply.
- Heating.
- Ventilation and air conditioning.
- Power supply.
- Drainage.
- Low-voltage networks (telephones, television, Internet, security system, etc.)
Creating a project
Having bought the land and decided what to build, you need to draw up a project for the house. This is a specific task, so it should be done by an architect. The project not only depicts a plan for the future home, but also indicates a phased division of work, the number of plannedmaterials. The finished project is certified by state institutions, and it is for it that a residential building will need to be built. It is advisable to decide in advance on what will be built on the site in addition to the house (garage, swimming pool, sauna, gazebo, etc.), since an extra floor or a building not mentioned in the plan can cause certain problems later.
Applying to an architect is only one of the possible options for obtaining a project. In addition, you can buy a finished project from construction companies, and also, if you just like someone's house (for example, friends or acquaintances), you can negotiate with them and buy their project, or, if you wish, take it as a basis and make some changes.
Construction team
It is impossible to build a country house with your own hands, unless you are the owner of superpowers or you yourself are not a professional in this field of activity. Therefore, you will have to hire several experienced builders. Five or six people, if they are able to help you with all the work, will be enough. It is better if these people can be checked in advance to avoid some risks. For example, it's good if they built a house for your friends or neighbors, or their previous employers give positive feedback.
House - what to build from?
Let's look at what materials are commonly used to build a house, their pros and cons. After reviewing this information, it will be easier to decide what is best for you. How to correctly answer the question: "The house is fromwhat is best to build"? The right decision should be influenced not only by your preferences, but also by the characteristic climatic conditions, since if, for example, you live in a warm zone, then you do not need insulated material.
Wooden house - for the eyes and soul
Wooden houses are very pleasant in terms of physiological and psychological sensations - it is easy to breathe in them, the tree provides good air exchange, and also has its own pleasant smell. Such houses do not require finishing, and they have an inexpensive foundation. Prices fluctuate depending on the characteristics of the timber. But if you decide to build a house from a bar, then you should not forget about its shortcomings. First of all, this is the fact that the tree deteriorates over time: shrinkage occurs, it can crack, bugs and fungi destroy the material. Against the latter, by the way, a tree can be impregnated with chemical agents, but then the entire “phytoeffect” from it disappears. The tree also burns well. Glued laminated timber is more resistant to such damage, but it also costs several times more.
Reliable brick house
Brick houses are durable, resistant to insects and fungi, they also have good air circulation. They are resistant to fire, but it is worth noting that in the event of a fire, a brick house then becomes uninhabitable, which means that a new one will have to be built early. Among the other disadvantages of bricks, it can be noted that a brick house needs an expensive foundation, high finishing costs are required, in case of soil shrinkage throughout the house, they can gocracks. He also needs round-the-clock heating, since brick almost does not keep heat and quickly allows rooms to cool in winter.
Frame house - easy and simple
Frame technology came to us from abroad. The advantages of such a house are its low cost, ease and speed of construction. In addition, it retains the temperature well, which will help save on heating: in winter, the rooms will stay warm longer, and cool in summer. If you decide to build a frame house, the following risks should be taken into account: the building will be light enough and not suitable for places where there is severe weather: rodents can damage the integrity of the material, which will violate thermal insulation. Also, the plates themselves are not entirely environmentally friendly, if this is important for you. You need to have a good understanding of the wireframe technology, as it is considered quite complex.
Expanded clay blocks - universal material
A house made of this material holds heat well. Compared to brick, it is much easier to build and does not require special skills. The material has a lot of advantages: it is durable, fire resistant, resistant to rotting and corrosion, has a light weight, good sound insulation, provides an optimal microclimate, is environmentally friendly, and is easy to process. At the same time, it has an affordable price, which makes it very popular in construction. Among the minuses, it can be noted that the blocks may need to be reinforced with a reinforcing mesh or provided with additional hydro and thermal insulation, but this has almost no effect on the speed of construction and the budget. So this is a fairly versatile material, suitable for minimal costs.
Combination house - new opportunities
Sometimes you can't stop at just one option. If you want to build a wooden house, but are worried about the disadvantages mentioned, a combined option can be a good alternative. The bottom line is that several types of materials can be used in the construction of a house, combining their best qualities and eliminating the shortcomings of one at the expense of the advantages of another. For example, the first floor can be built of stone, providing strength and stability to the house, while the second floor can be made of wood, which is especially suitable for living quarters. This design option will help you create an original image of the house and compensate for some of the shortcomings of the materials. Only you can answer the question: “What to build a house from?”
How to save on materials?
Obviously, regardless of the chosen material, it will have to spend a lot of money. There is one useful tip that will help you save about 10-15% of the total cost. Everyone is already well aware that the goods in the store and in its Internet counterpart are worth differently. On the Internet, prices are always cheaper by the same 10-15%. This is due to the fact that such an enterprise, in fact, only needs a warehouse, while ordinary stores also pay for the rent of retail space. Therefore, all you need is to first come to the building materials hypermarket, study the assortment and write down the barcodes of the items of interest. Then on the Internetstore of the same hypermarket (or similar) we find the same product and buy it with savings due to lower prices.
How to build a roof at home?
It is very important to build a reliable roof for a private house. She, like walls, protects the house in bad weather: snow, rain, scorching sun, wind - all this is not so important if you have a strong roof over your head. Building a roof is a complex and time-consuming process, for which you will definitely need several helpers who know a lot about installation.
Roofs are divided into only two types: flat and pitched. The latter are more popular in use, besides, you can make an attic under them. There are such types of them:
- Single-pitch.
- Dual slope.
- Four-pitched.
- Four-pitched.
- Attic.
- Tent.
- Spired.
It is important to decide, after you have decided what your house will be, what to build a roof from. Because the result of all work will directly depend on this. After installing the roof and its insulation, you need to attend to the choice of high-quality roofing. In the search for a suitable material, you can be guided by the following parameters: the weight of the roofing material, durability, fire resistance, environmental friendliness, installation complexity, appearance, cost.
There are many varieties of coverage that differ in quality, price and to varying degrees meet the above parameters for the selection of roofing. Let's single out the most used types of coating: metal tiles, ceramic tiles, cement-sand tiles, slate, bituminous and polymer-bitumen,as well as slate coatings.
Finishing the house and territory
When all construction work is completed, you can do the interior and exterior decoration of the house (make cosmetic repairs, furnish rooms with furniture), as well as the surrounding area (plant flowers, start a garden if you wish, build a swimming pool, if you take it into account in project, etc.).
Finally
Thanks to the presented material, you now know well how to build a house, from what and what exactly is needed for this. The most important thing is to carefully prepare for this process in order to be fully prepared for all possible occurrences. Having built a private house, you will get not only a place to live, but also a great place to relax with your family or friends. You won't have to worry about being flooded by your neighbors, or that your music will disturb those living behind the wall. A separate house will give you a sense of autonomy and independence. By fulfilling the project plan, you can easily build a house with your own hands, and then you will only have to enjoy the result.
