Designing log houses has become very popular in cottage construction today. It could be small house or a spacious building with an attic and veranda. The variety of projects allows you to significantly increase design possibilities, however, such structures have a number of their own characteristics, which is due to different types logs

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Peculiarities

A log house is a box made of logs that does not have a floor, roof or enclosing ceilings. All this is completed separately. The shape of the log frame is often rectangular; the wooden walls are distinguished by reliable fastening. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, so a favorable microclimate will be maintained inside the structure, which is especially important for allergy sufferers and children. However, for the durability of the wood, it will have to be treated with antiseptic, water-repellent and fire-resistant impregnations.

It takes a little time to build a log house. The box can be assembled in approximately 20 days. In this case, the project can be implemented independently, without resorting to help construction crew. Sometimes walls do not require additional decorative finishing inside, which creates the desired color of the interior and allows you to save on sheathing finishing materials. Those who are bothered by the abundance of solid wood outside and inside have to carefully think through the design of the structure so that it does not look like a large wooden box.

The disadvantage of some types of raw materials is that the diameter decreases towards the top, which complicates the joining of the crowns. In addition, caulking has to be done to reduce heat loss. Another feature of the base material is its shrinkage, which takes place in 2 stages: active (up to a year) and passive (the rest of the time while the house is standing). Until the box settles, finishing inside cannot be done. This can lead to cracking and crumbling of facing materials.

The five-wall structure is a special log structure. This box has a fifth load-bearing wall in addition to the standard four. In addition to four-wall and five-wall layouts, the layout can also be six-walled. In this case, the six-wall structure has 2 transverse walls and one longitudinal wall, covered with a roof. In such houses there is space not only for the main premises, but also for household needs.

The best pediments (triangular or semicircular finials) today are recognized as low and wide., since they are more durable and have increased resistance to stress. In houses, they serve as a load-bearing wall for the attic or attic. They differ in size and materials of manufacture. They are usually constructed from boards, logs, or timber. If the building provides for the use of an attic, low options will limit its comfort.

Types of building materials

Today, several types of raw materials are used to build such houses. These include chopped, rounded logs, solid and laminated veneer lumber. Each type of array has its own characteristics.

For example, chopped logs harvested by hand, choosing straighter and higher-quality spruce, pine, and larch trunks. After removing the bark, they can be subjected to additional sanding. They are especially durable and have a wide range of barrel diameters.

Rounded analogues require milling in order to obtain an identical building material. Due to their stability of shape, they are convenient to use, however, they are less durable with respect to biological destruction.

When a square or rectangular section is needed, massive timber is cut. It is convenient in comparison with previous logs, since assembling such a box is easier and more convenient. However, cutting wood leads to a reduction in service life and the obligatory need to impregnate the wood against rotting, insects and rodents. In addition, such wood may shrink or become deformed during the drying process.

Glued laminated timber is produced by sawing logs into lamellas, after which they are glued together to obtain a material with a square or rectangular cross-section. This material is durable, its shrinkage and deformation during the drying process is minimal. It is not subject to rotting. The disadvantage of raw materials is their cost, which forces us to turn to more acceptable options for log material.

For the construction of buildings with thick walls, non-rounded logs are used. Chopped logs retain their properties as much as possible natural characteristics. They are more resistant to moisture, the center of their trunks is not displaced, and these are raw materials with less susceptibility to cracking. These logs allow you to convey the aesthetics of Russian antiquity.

Design

Design involves taking into account required footage for specific needs. It is created before purchase required material using a special design program or drawing a schematic sketch. The figure shows the footage of each room, its dimensions, location of window and doorways, communication systems, as well as placement of furniture elements.

If the house has two floors, consider the location of the stairs so as not to take up a lot of space.

The bathroom should contain a bathtub, toilet, and sometimes a shower. At the same time, there should be room for freedom of movement. Doors should not prevent users from entering. The project also reflects the height ceiling. A visual design project will allow you to understand exactly what the customer needs and how the building will look in the landscape of the site.

Usually, the standard design of a log house does not include the creation of an attic. However, if the customer wishes, it is possible to make changes to the architecture and even add a bathhouse or terrace to the house. Rectangular shapes help convenient layout rooms. If this is provided for in the design, you can equip the basement floor, using it for a boiler room, a sports hall, and a billiards room. On the second floor you can make a relaxation room, a balcony and even a bathroom.

Difficulties in planning can be created by limited space for the building. For example, designs 3 x 3, 3 x 4, 4 x 4, 3 by 5 m will accommodate only the essentials. The less usable area, the stricter the restrictions. You will have to combine a bathroom and toilet, connect the kitchen with the living room, and use it as a bedroom small room, or even settle down for the night in the living room.

When a large area is allocated for a building (for example, 6 x 8, 9 x 9 m), it becomes more hospitable and comfortable. So, with an area of ​​10 by 12 m, you can find space for a terrace, a recreation room, a bathhouse, and even a garage. At the same time, all amenities will be nearby, which is especially important for modern man. If a simple project is not designed for this, a house with larger area can accommodate not only household members, but also guests.

There are several successful examples designing log houses.

• 6 x 4 m. With an area of ​​6 by 4 m, you can arrange a kitchen-dining room, bedroom, bathroom and vestibule inside the box. The project clearly demonstrates the location of windows and doors.
• 6 x 9 m. In addition to the terrace, such a house can accommodate a kitchen combined with a dining room, as well as a living room, a bathroom and 2 bedrooms. In this case, the wiring of all rooms can be the hallway.

• 7 x 8 m. Original solution with terrace and separate entrance on the side of the house. On the ground floor you can accommodate a dressing room, sauna, bathroom, hall, kitchen-dining room and common room. The second floor can be used as bedrooms for all household members.
• 8 x 8 m. An example of a house layout with ground floor. The hospitable house features a spacious living room through which you can access the kitchen. The bedroom and bathroom have their own entrances. The entrance to the house is through the terrace.

• 8 x 9 m. Layout wooden houses 8 by 9 m with slight differences can make a two-story log house with a terrace, bedroom, bathroom, hallway, and also an open space combining a kitchen-dining room and living room hospitable. The convenience of the project is to demonstrate the arrangement of furniture elements.
• 8 x 10 m. Such a house can be two-story. Below you can place a terrace, a bathroom, large room under the living room and kitchen combined with dining room. Upstairs you can arrange spacious bedrooms or even a billiard room.
• 10 x 10 m. A project with a good room layout one-story house accommodates 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a technical room, a vestibule, a bathroom, a toilet, a hall and a small storage room.

Design allows you to choose the best option, since several sketches can be considered for one area. For example, the same 10 x 10 m of a one-story house, depending on the enclosing structures, can accommodate a luxurious space for a kitchen, dining area and guest space. Moreover, the house can accommodate 1 adult and 2 children’s bedrooms, as well as a bathroom and boiler room. For the construction of the building, you can use edged timber 50 x 150 mm.

You can contact professional designer, which will help visually change the aesthetic perception of a house made of timber. For example, chopped or rounded logs look great with metal tiles. In some places you can highlight the façade with siding, decorate it with landscaping, and select original lighting that will give the exterior its originality.

Projects log houses They look original, however, not everyone likes the abundance of wood. And the wood itself loses its expressiveness if there is a lot of it. In order for the atmosphere inside the house to be comfortable for every member of the household, it is necessary to reduce the number of wooden floors due to different cladding. Since wood cannot be used for decoration heavy materials, you can resort to lightweight cladding options.

For example, walls can be decorated with clapboard, laminate, wall panels and slabs. The fireplace area can be decorated with clinker. This is a unique alternative to brick and stone, however, the weight of the cladding will not create a colossal load on the load-bearing walls. This material can be used to mark a fireplace area or to imitate torn stone in a hallway or living room.

In the kitchen, the idea of ​​national traditions can be supported by highlighting the apron with patchwork wall tiles. The cooking area will look special, and the wood will also gain more expressiveness. To soften the heavy effect of presence in a Russian bathhouse created by wood, you can paint the walls or ceiling water-based paint light shade.

To cover the walls, you can use slats or panels with imitation of different textures. This material is simple and easy to install, does not create a weight load on the walls and is capable of realistically replicating the desired texture to contrast with wood. In this case, you can choose panels to match painted wood, boards, laminate, or stone. This is an excellent material for decorating a ceiling, which often creates an effect of heaviness due to beams and a complex rafter system.

A country house made of rounded 6x8 logs can be built on a plot small area. Single-story option will become a cozy cottage, and two-story cottage- a comfortable place for family living. Manifold architectural projects makes it possible to choose the type of structure that suits personal preferences and needs. This could be a log house in the form of a tower, a house with an attic, a carved porch or a terrace.

Why are log houses popular?

Rounded logs are a structural material obtained from a tree trunk using high-tech machine processing. The quality of wood determines performance characteristics future building. It is important that logs of proper quality are selected for the construction of a residential building (assessment is carried out according to the parameters of moisture content, uniformity and structure of the wood).

The price of a 6x8 house made of rounded logs depends on the quality of materials (cost of wood different breeds varies in wide range), the complexity of the project and the technologies used. Subject to compliance with building standards and rules, a structure made from high-quality logs will become reliable, durable, and comfortable to live in. country cottage. The advantages of living in log house are the following points:

• favorable microclimate;
• minimal heating costs (wood prevents the leakage of warm air);
• no need to use decorative finishing (smooth log walls look beautiful on their own);
• low construction cost (compared to houses made of stone and brick).

A house made of rounded larch, cedar and oak logs is not inferior in strength and durability to stone buildings.

Construction times for houses made of rounded logs

Construction of a log house takes little time - 45-60 days in the warm season, in the absence of extreme weather conditions. However, how many months will it take for the building to be ready for some internal work(for example, installation of stairs or installation decorative designs), depends on many factors:

1. The time of year during which construction takes place.
2. Characteristics of the log (moisture level).
3. Wood species.
4. Climatic conditions.

Work in the field of wooden architecture must be carried out experienced craftsmen, knowledgeable about the features shrinkage of coniferous buildings and hardwood. Wood is a living material that changes its properties depending on external conditions.

Wood compression occurs as the material dries - the period of primary stabilization of the log structure natural humidity is at least 7 months. Thus, a house built on a turnkey basis will continue to shrink for a long time, although this process will occur less and less actively every year.

To prevent deformation of the structure, they use special technologies- installation of casing boxes in doorways and window frames, as well as compensators for vertical supports. Adjustment of stabilizing structures is carried out monthly.

Price log house(6x8) of simple design is 2-4 million rubles. Of course, the price increases many times with use valuable wood. As for the comfort of living, this factor completely depends on the punctuality of compliance with construction technologies and quality construction material. On our website you can see projects of houses made of 6x8 rounded logs.

• The ceiling height of the 1st floor is 2.70 m, the 2nd floor is 2.50 m.
• The external walls of the house are made of rounded logs 220 mm. Cutting corners of a house into a bowl.
• Antiseptic treatment of the filling crown.
• Floor and ceiling beams - timber 100x150 mm, in increments of 60 cm.
• Capital interior walls 1st floor – rounded log 220 mm.
• The main internal walls of the 2nd floor are rounded logs 220 mm.
• The gables are made of 220 mm rounded logs.
• Rafter system– timber 150x50 mm, with a pitch of 60 cm. Fastening the rafters in the ridge to metal plates.
• Lathing – edged board 150x25 mm.
• Ruberoid - for the starting roof. Installation with metal tiles, ondulin, and corrugated sheets is possible.
• Jute is a natural, environmentally friendly fiber. Inter-crown insulation is laid between the beams.
• Consumables– nails, staples, antiseptic, etc.
• A set of birch dowels for connecting the walls of the house - installed in a checkerboard pattern.
• Delivery within the Moscow region - FREE!
• Unloading and storing material at the customer's site.
• Installation of a house under the roof.
• The warranty on the erected structure and all civil works carried out by our company is 1 year.
• At the request of the customer, it is possible to change the configuration, both in the direction of decreasing and increasing the cost of the project.

The price does not include floors, ceilings, windows, doors, stairs, roof insulation and others Finishing work!!! Finishing is carried out 6-9 months after installing the house under the roof, after shrinking and drying the walls of the house.

Floor strapping and joists

Array. When building a house from solid wood bottom harness the house is made of material corresponding to the wall.
Frame. At frame technology the bottom harness is done edged timber section 100x150mm.

Walls and partitions

Array. When building a house from solid wood:

• The external walls of the first floor are made of the material chosen by the customer for construction ( solid timber, laminated veneer lumber, rounded logs).
• The internal partitions of the first floor are frame, sheathed with class "B" clapboard on both sides.
• Frame partitions are installed with a settlement gap to allow shrinkage of the walls of the house.

Frame. With frame house assembly technology:

• The frame of the external walls is made of edged boards 50x150 (thickness) mm.
• Frame internal partitions made from edged boards 50x100 (thickness) mm.
• External walls and internal partitions are sheathed with class “B” clapboard on both sides.
• External walls are insulated with glass staple fiber 150 mm thick.
• WITH outside walls are insulated with a wind- and moisture-proof vapor-permeable membrane, with inside- vapor barrier membrane.
• Insulation of internal partitions is not performed.
• Internal height ground floor premises - from 2.35 to 2.4 m.

Floors and joists

• Regardless of the construction technology, the floors of the first floor are double.
• The subfloor is assembled from edged boards 19-20 mm thick, resting on cranial bars floor beams.
• The finishing floor is assembled from a fine planed tongue and groove board with a thickness of 30-40mm.
• Floor joists are made with a section of 50x150 mm, floor beams are installed in increments of 0.5 m.
• The floors of the first floor are insulated with 50mm thick glass staple fiber, the insulation is laid on both sides: on the bottom with a wind- and moisture-proof vapor-permeable membrane, on top with a vapor barrier membrane.

Interfloor ceilings

• Interfloor floor beams are made of boards with a section of 50x150mm.
• The beams are installed in 0.5 m increments and rest on external walls houses and support beam-girder.
• Ceiling interior spaces the first floor is lined with class "B" clapboard underneath interfloor beams ceilings
• Insulation is laid between the beams - glass-staple fiber 50 mm thick, the insulation is laid on both sides with a vapor barrier membrane.

Ladder

• A staircase is installed inside the house, the main elements of which (steps, stringers, strings) are made of wooden furniture board.
• The useful width of the stairs is 830 mm.
• The staircase is assembled using self-tapping screws using metal corners for fastening winder steps and other structural elements.

Attic

• The attic in the basic configuration is one common area without partitions.
• Outside and inside, including the ceiling, it is lined with class "B" clapboard. No insulation is provided.
• The attic floor is assembled from 30-40 mm planed tongue-and-groove floor boards. Ceiling height 2.4 m.

Doors and windows

• Entrance and interior paneled doors are installed in the house.
• Panel doors are not equipped with handles for opening and locks.
• The windows are installed with wooden double glazing, size 1.2x1.2.

Roof

• Changing the roof shape from gable to broken is free of charge.
• Roof covering- galvanized steel in the form of corrugated sheets.

Delivery

• Delivery up to 100 km from our production base in Bear Lakes is free.

Linear dimensions 6.0x8.0 m

Area (total/living), m2 66/53 m2

Number of floors 2

Number of bedrooms 3

Construction time, days 20

Set of logs with a diameter of 22-24 cm

BASIC EQUIPMENT:

• A log frame with a diameter of 22-24 cm, processed with an electric planer. Chopping “into the bowl” or “into the paw”.
• Internal partitions - logs, marked in a different color - frame (mounted during finishing work).
• Sexual and ceiling beams(joists) – timber 150x100.
• The pediments are chopped.
• Loading Unloading.
• Delivery within the Moscow Ring Road (for distant regions is calculated individually).
• Consumables: waterproofing for 1 crown, nails, staples, hardware, wooden dowels and etc.).
• The height of the 1st floor is 3 m. (clean 2.7 m.)
• Raising the walls of the 2nd floor by 1.2 m.
• The height of the 2nd floor is 3.3 m to the ridge.

At the request of the customer, changes can be made to the project in terms of layout, height, and basic configuration. The diameter of the log and the type of processing (barked, scraped, electric planed) can also be changed.

If changes are made, please check the final cost.

Complete set made of timber 150x150

BASIC EQUIPMENT:

• The walls of the house are timber 150x150.
• Internal partitions - timber 150x100, marked in a different color - frame (mounted during finishing work).
• The gables are timber 150x150.
• The rafter system is timber 150x50.
• Lathing – edged board 150x25.
• Inter-crown insulation – jute flax fiber.
• Under-roofing membrane or roofing felt (to choose from at the request of the customer).
• Consumables (wooden dowels, nails, staples, hardware, waterproofing for 1 crown, etc.).
• Loading Unloading.
• Subfloors on the 1st floor.
• The height of the 1st floor is 3 m (clean 2.7 m).
• Raising the walls of the 2nd floor by 1.2 m.
• Height of the 2nd floor 3.3 m to the ridge

Complete with prof. timber 145x145

BASIC EQUIPMENT:

• The walls of the house are timber 145x145.
• Internal partitions - timber 145x95, marked in a different color - frame (mounted during finishing work).
• The gables are timber 145x145.
• The rafter system is timber 150x50.
• Lathing – edged board 150x25.
• Inter-crown insulation – jute flax fiber.
• Floor and ceiling beams - timber 150x100.
• Loading Unloading.
• Delivery to the Moscow Ring Road (for distant regions is calculated individually).
• Under-roofing membrane or roofing felt (to choose from at the request of the customer).
• Consumables (wooden dowels, nails, staples, hardware, etc.).
• Treatment lower crown antiseptic.
• The binding of the lower crown is 150x200 timber.
• Subfloors on the 1st floor.
• The height of the 1st floor is 3m. (clean 2.7 m.).
• Raising the walls of the 2nd floor by 1.2 m.
• The height of the 2nd floor is 3.3m. to the ridge.

At the request of the customer, changes can be made to the project in terms of layout, height, and basic configuration. If changes are made, please check the final cost.

Equipment: Shallow strip foundation

• 1. Concrete. Concrete mix brands M250, M300.
• 2. Fittings. Reinforcement - diameter from 10 mm.
• 3. Formwork. Edged board 150x25 mm.
• 4. Sand cushion.

Sand, poured to a depth of at least 20 cm. Thoroughly compacted.

Foundation construction work:

• Digging a trench around the perimeter and under the partitions, backfilling sand cushion, compaction.
• Installation of formwork with ventilation holes.
• Manufacturing of reinforcement frame.
• Pouring concrete. Overclocking.
• Dismantling of formwork.

Concrete strip 400x1000mm. (h) – for log houses and baths. Concrete strip 300 x 1000mm. (h) – for timber houses and baths.

Complete set: pile-screw foundation:

Pile diameter - 108 mm.

The length of the pile is 2.5 m, screwed to a depth of up to 2 m.

Installation time (20-30 piles) – 1-2 days. Installation can be carried out in areas with any type of soil under any weather conditions.

Warranty and full package of Documents.

Work on the construction of a pile-screw foundation:

• Marking the foundation around the perimeter and under the partitions (if provided for by the project).
• Delivery of all materials to the site, unloading.
• Driving the piles to the depth specified by the Customer.
• Filling the internal cavity of the piles with cement mortar.
• At the Customer's request, it is possible to weld heads or channels (specified in the Contract).

At the request of the customer, the number of piles can be increased (to strengthen and reliability of the structure!

Layout

We bring to your attention two-storey house from a log. The cottage has a veranda, which makes it even more attractive to buyers. The house has three bedrooms, so a family can live there permanently. The next advantage of the house is the material that was used during construction. Wood - environmentally friendly pure material. In addition, in such houses it is very easy to maintain desired temperature air.