Dachas and cottages for summer holidays outside the city have always been built in a simplified format, with minimum consumption materials for insulation or decorative finishing, giving preference to a house with log or clapboard walls. The dream of a city person has always been a project for a house made of rounded logs with an attic and a high roof. Such a project for a house made of timber or logs has always fit well into the terrain in almost any area, but the project for a house with an attic looked especially bright when surrounded by old pines or tall bushes, as in the photo.
Which timber house project to choose?
Realities today are such that it is no longer economically profitable to buy or build an ugly or poorly thought out project, especially suburban option houses made of timber with an attic. Good design and a competent house plan are the same active components of the price as the prestigious area where the building is located or a successful combination of forest, river and local infrastructure. Therefore, today projects of houses made of timber with an attic undergo serious architectural study and design, especially in terms of internal layout and as much as possible effective use internal space premises.
The most popular can be safely called three main varieties wooden house with attic:
For your information! All three house plans with an attic are made from glued or profiled timber using an industrial method, delivered to the site and assembled within two weeks.
The design and layout of a house made of 6x6 m timber was completed with a minimum number of additional architectural elements, it does not have remote verandas or bay windows, which are difficult to build with sloping roofs. If you have some experience in building any structure from 150x100 mm timber, you can build a house project with an attic by 40-50% yourself, which will lead to a 30% reduction in the cost of construction.
Typical projects of country houses made of timber with an attic
It should be noted that a timber house project with an attic will cost much less than building from rounded logs. Without going into the intricacies of the design and layout of this type of construction, it can be noted that it has a more modern and sophisticated style than houses made of logs, often simply stylized as antique, but not creating the impression of a capital structure.
There are several main arguments in favor of a house made of timber with an attic:
- The overall design, even the design of a house made of 8x9 m timber with an attic, will be much lighter and more stable, which makes it possible to build from timber almost on a site with a terrain of any complexity. Most often, on difficult soil, a pile or stacked brick foundation is used;
- Profiled or laminated timber with deep impregnation preservative materials resists rain and sun much better. In addition, the assembly of beams adjusted to size on industrial woodworking equipment allows you to obtain a wall with minimal gaps and cracks, which reduces the consumption of jute and linen to seal them;
- If desired, you can order the entire house or individual parts of it, a hall on the ground floor, an attic or open veranda, made entirely with finishing from a specific type of wood that you like, for example, oak or larch.
Important! Almost always, when assembling a house from rounded logs, the bundling and cutting of grooves is done manually on site, which significantly reduces the productivity of work and the speed of construction of the building.
Typical projects for building a house made of 9x9 m timber with an attic
Pictured big house with an attic, bay window and balcony on the second floor can be called classic in design, decoration and technical solutions used in its construction. The building is built from profiled or laminated timber 150, so the frame is almost 3 times lighter than a building made from brick or cinder block.
This type of timber structure is rarely installed on a pile foundation. For all their advantages, pile foundation systems do not add attractiveness to the appearance of the house, so most often the building is installed on a regular strip foundation.
A house with a wall size of 9x9 m can be built from timber 200x150 mm thick and up to 9 meters long. This allows you to reduce construction time and get a very strong and rigid house structure. According to the project, a covered terrace is built on the ground floor of the house, the roof of which is connected to a balcony on the attic floor. This somewhat simplifies the design and evens out the load on the first floor.
The main part of the service auxiliary premises is located on the ground floor, these are the kitchen, bathroom and living room. The facilities provided in the house can be called quite successful. mutual arrangement a kitchen with a bay window and a living room, which are connected by a small hall. This scheme allows you to use the second floor without passing through the most important premises first floor.
The main living spaces are concentrated in the attic. There is a main bedroom with access to a balcony and a second room that can be used as a guest or children's room. Such a project is suitable for organizing a summer country holiday, but subject to additional insulation By decorating the walls with interior decoration, a house with an attic can serve as a winter cottage, or even for permanent year-round living. TO distinctive features The project includes a simplified attic design. In this project, the authors of the project did not use the hipped roofs typical for such buildings. broken roofs, and a regular gable one was installed, which simplifies and reduces the cost of the project estimate.
Project of a house with an attic and corner rooms. This option for the layout of premises and the design of the building was very popular among lovers of country houses made of timber.
The total area of the house is 126 m2, of which the attic accounts for 56 m2. The entrance to the house is located in the central part of the building, which provides excellent protection from wind and sun. The architectural solution underlying the project can also be called classic in its design.
If you take a closer look at the layout of the premises and the location of the rooms, you will notice that 80% of the layout logic coincides with the previous version of the house with an attic. But in this project kitchen area removed from front door, a bedroom and auxiliary rooms have been added. The second floor with an attic is completely dedicated to sleeping quarters.
This project is very suitable for a small hotel or holiday home. Moreover, for relaxation in nature or near a pond, it is very important to maintain a positive impression of the surroundings and the surrounding nature among vacationers, and in this case, a house made of timber, with an emphasis on a large number of interior details from natural wood, will fit perfectly.
In such projects elements load-bearing frame roofs, partitions and ceiling, as a rule, are not hidden behind the cladding, but are specially indicated in the interior, emphasizing the naturalism of the building.
Project of a small country house made of 6x8 m timber with an attic
The price of construction of previous projects ranged on average from 700 thousand to 1400 thousand rubles. If you don’t need such an expensive and costly option, you can opt for a simpler and more affordable house with an attic. Both projects are very similar in architectural design, are built from timber with a cross-section of 150 mm and are designed for use by a small family or company of 2-3 people. Thanks to its small size and simple device the roofs are very lightweight design the construction of a building made of timber will cost approximately 300 thousand rubles, and a house made of timber 6x6 m with an attic will cost even less - about 250 thousand rubles.
The 8x6 m house has a fairly spacious bedroom, for which the entire attic floor is allocated; on the ground floor there is a living room and a kitchen. This is the simplest and affordable option for a summer country holiday for a weekend or a short vacation. Most often, such projects are used to build small country cottages.
The given house project 6x6 m is quite suitable for a country house. The frame is made of timber, which creates a relatively comfortable conditions for temporary stay in nature. The presence of a summer terrace and a kitchen, a sleeping area located in the attic, can satisfy the needs for relaxation, but only in summer time. Such a dacha, in the project, can be placed on pile foundation, which will preserve the timber structure from moisture and cold.
The attic in a wooden house has always been one of the most attractive elements. It is no coincidence that a large number of projects involve its construction and subsequent arrangement for living or recreation. The Wood House company offers to combine the comfort of the attic with high quality house built from laminated timber.
Advantages of using an attic
The attic space, as a rule, occupies the entire top floor or attic. Initially, it was used because of the need to find new living or working premises, but over time, its other undeniable advantages were discovered:
- windows in the attic roof let in a large amount of light due to their location;
- the overall aesthetic appeal of the building;
- unusual space allows you to create interesting and original interiors;
- Thanks to the large amount of light, the attic can be successfully used as an office or workshop.
You can choose your favorite project of a house made of laminated veneer lumber with an attic on our website or order construction in your own way own project. We will carefully study it and carry out the work with the proper quality and attention. You can find out all the information you need regarding your order by calling the phone number listed on the website.
Houses made of laminated veneer lumber with an attic have received enormous recognition in the domestic market. The second floor, combined with the roof, not only simplifies construction, but also gives special comfort.
Advantages of housing with an Attic from the Dachny Season company
- You will be able to move into the house after completion finishing works on the first floor. Finishing the attic does not in any way interfere with a comfortable life, as it requires minimal effort.
- The design of such housing is reminiscent of cozy houses, about which many have dreamed so much since childhood. A desire come true, a cozy nest for the whole family, your own corner of heaven on earth. You will get all this and more.
- Projects of houses with an attic made of laminated veneer lumber in the high-tech style combine the best features of classic and modern style. Functional, innovative and comfortable. At the same time, they do not lose that very note of warmth that permeates every wall of classic houses.
- The price of building a turnkey project will not hurt your wallet. During the construction process there is no need to use large equipment, and most materials arrive on site in finished form. All that is required of builders is to assemble a structure from many components.
Wood has been used as a material for building houses for several hundred years and has proven itself well. Despite the development of technology, wooden houses are not inferior in their parameters to other types, for example, buildings made of foam concrete or SIP panels, and in some cases significantly surpass them.
A house with an attic has a presentable and stylish appearance. Such a house will always attract attention, and the main material - timber - will add its own zest. But such a building performs not only aesthetic functions, but also practical ones. Thanks to the arrangement of the attic, you can significantly increase usable area Houses. The only disadvantage of the attic is that due to its close location to environment it will be necessary to further insulate it.
The tree is natural material, and, therefore, environmentally friendly and safe. Wood perfectly retains heat indoors and at the same time does not allow cold air. Thanks to this, a microclimate that is comfortable for living is maintained in the house and there is good air circulation. This factor also provides warmth in the house during cold winter and slight coolness in the summer.
If we consider the issue of building a wooden house from the side of material costs, then there are also some advantages.
Advantages and disadvantages
Building from timber will be cheaper than, for example, from brick, since wood has less weight. This means that the cost of making the foundation will be reduced. In this case, a very strong concrete or cement solution is not required, and there is also no need for it large quantities.
A house made of timber with an attic will cost much less than a full-fledged two-story building. After all, in essence, the attic is attic space, but furnished as a living room. Thus, the amount of building materials, and therefore costs.
Such houses initially have an attractive appearance, so no additional decorative design facade, which also significantly reduces costs. The construction material itself is also low in cost.
With a large number of advantages, there are also disadvantages of houses made of timber. First of all, it is worth remembering that wood is susceptible to moisture, which means it is necessary to reliable waterproofing, treat the wood with antiseptics. When purchasing material, it is important to find out whether the timber is sufficiently dry and how it was dried. It is also necessary to carry out treatment against insects. Some other advantages can be highlighted:
- there are no great difficulties in maintenance during operation;
- wooden house can not only be assembled, but also disassembled if necessary;
- saving on heating;
- long service life.
Wooden houses have poor fire protection, so it is recommended to think carefully fire protection system, carry out high-quality insulation of electrical wiring. Also, do not neglect treating wood with fire retardants.
If façade cladding is not required, then interior design The walls still need to be made. And this may be difficult, since some facing materials For example, tiles will not hold securely. This factor is due to the fact that wood “breathes”, which means its density can change.
It is also worth noting the fact that a house made of timber is subject to complete shrinkage within about three years (this parameter depends on the type of wood).
Construction Features
Before starting construction, it is necessary to decide on the size of the house, where and how various communications will pass, electrical wiring, ventilation system and fire safety, windows and doors are located. Provide a terrace or veranda, garage, basement and other auxiliary premises. It is necessary to draw up general drawing and after that start building a house with an attic. Types of timber:
- whole;
- profiled;
- glued.
It is better to use timber for building a house than a rounded log, because the latter simply creates an imitation of an antique look, and the timber gives the house modern style. Solid timber is not subjected to additional processing due to which it can be found in any hardware store. This type is characterized by low cost and high construction speed. There is no need to involve a large number of specialists or equipment; installation work is carried out easily and quickly.
Solid timber is a log with rectangular cross-section, which is obtained by planing on four sides. But solid, non-profiled timber does not comply with GOST standards, as a result of which differences in the placement of crowns may occur due to the unevenness of the cut and the size of the cross section. This type of timber requires special treatment against fungus, mold and insects.
Unlike solid timber,the profiled version is processed and takes the shape of a bowl with spikes. This shape ensures a tight fit of the logs without gaps, and the structure is more reliable. This ensures that moisture does not get inside the building and heat is retained. The surface of the profiled timber is flat and smooth; no additional façade design is required.
Building a house from profiled timber requires breaks so that the material has time to dry. After all installation work, you should start interior decoration no earlier than 10 months later.
The construction of laminated veneer lumber consists of 2-5 lamellas a certain shape, glued together. Before gluing, the raw material must be dried. Glued laminated cedar timber is the highest quality and durable material; it has good thermal insulation and is poorly susceptible to external environment. Also this type timber can be made from larch and pine.
Glued laminated timber has a fairly high price, but it is justified by its excellent properties. Since its design includes glue, such timber is less environmentally friendly compared to solid or profiled materials.
Main differences between materials:
- a structure made of non-profiled timber needs exterior decoration facade, since its appearance is far from ideal;
- the only type of timber material that is not subject to cracking is laminated veneer lumber;
- profiled and laminated timber undergo minimal shrinkage, unlike solid timber.
The construction of a house made of timber with an attic is divided into the following stages:
- foundation installation;
- construction of walls and ceilings from timber;
- roof installation;
- insulation of roofs and walls.
For a wooden house with an attic there is no need for a strong and solid foundation; the main thing is to take into account the load of both the first floor and the attic. In this regard, metal piles or strip foundations are used as support for a house made of timber. After the foundation is made, the construction of walls begins. IN this process the most important thing is to lay the first crown correctly and beautifully; the quality and reliability of the entire building depends on this. Insulation must be immediately placed in the joints between the beams. This is due to the fact that wood can become deformed over time, creating gaps that can reduce thermal insulation.
Next, after finishing the construction of the walls, you need to decide on the type of roof. It comes in several types, and the most common are single-pitch, gable, and broken. Most often for a house with an attic they use gable roof, although a polyline can make the overall design more interesting. Shed roof used least often.
After completion of construction, it is necessary to wait for the timber house to shrink and only then proceed to thorough insulation and further finishing.
Projects
There are many finished projects timber houses with attic various designs, dimensions and other characteristics. You can also think over a house plan yourself or contact specialists.
Houses made of timber can be made in various sizes, the most common are: 6x6, 6x8, 6x9, 8x8, 9x9 square. m. Dimensions 6 by 6 and 6 by 8 sq. m – these are buildings by type country houses, 8 by 8 or 7 by 8 sq. m are small cottages, and 9 by 9 sq. m is already a full-fledged house.
The number of rooms and their location depends on the total area of the house, the wishes of the owners and financial opportunities. IN small house for a small family, the ground floor can accommodate a hall, kitchen, living room and bathroom, and the attic can be used as a spacious bedroom. If necessary, the ground floor can be equipped with small room for guests or a children's room.
For medium-sized houses, you can either add more bedrooms or expand the main rooms, for example, increasing the size of the kitchen in order to create a dining room. In order to use the attic floor, it is best to arrange a staircase in the hall, but it is also possible in the living room.
What elements to complement the overall design of the house depends on the owners. On the attic floor you can arrange a balcony or terrace, and on the first floor you can place a porch with a veranda. Windows with a bay window will give the exterior of your home a cozy and stylish look.
Houses made of timber are good because they are cheaper, absolutely environmentally friendly, and over time they do not develop cracking, as, for example, in houses made of rounded logs, they are quite functional. So, if you add an attic to the standard design, you can get additional living room, playroom or office. However, the size of the house can be very different. But everything needs to be thought through at the design stage.
Advantages of a house made of 6x6 timber with an attic
Houses made of timber with parameters 6x6 – perfect solution For summer cottage, where the area for development is usually limited. Such a house is compact, small-sized, but it can easily accommodate all the necessary premises for a comfortable summer holiday. With a one-story structure, the space under the roof can be equipped with an attic, which would act as a bedroom. But it starts with design. The simplest plan is below.
With a building area of 36 m2 of living space, the result is 40-46 m2. For walls and partitions, profiled timber 100x150 mm is used, but 150x150 mm can also be used. Flax-jute fabric serves as insulation. The roof is gable or hip. In this project attic room designed for one bedroom, so the roof can be gable.
The result: a neat, small, environmentally friendly wooden house. But this project does not include a bathroom, utility rooms and can only be equipped with a single-flight staircase. But it has a very spacious bedroom – 24 m2.
More complex project a 6x6 house with a bathroom, a hall and two bedrooms on the attic floor may look like this.
Such a house is more functional, but requires more serious engineering and technical developments: water supply, sewerage, good ventilation system and insulation. It is better to make the roof attic, then the second floor will retain more space and light. Cobblestone houses of this type are well suited for summer cottages, where the family spends most of the summer time. They look simple, but at the same time elegant and modern.
House plans made of 6x8 timber with an attic
Cobblestone houses measuring 6x8 also have completely different layouts. Depending on the number of family members and the requirements for the future structure, designs of timber houses with an attic can be quite ergonomic and simple, as in the project below.
To save space, it is recommended to combine all additional zones in one technical room. So you can install a boiler room in the bathroom. The dressing room and dressing room are combined in the hall adjacent directly to the entrance. If you make both rooms small - 2.55 m, then there will be enough space for a small terrace.
On the ground floor there is a spacious kitchen, where you can equip a dining room and living room. The attic is a large bedroom. The advantage of the house is its simple layout; the project itself can easily be implemented within a few months. Both profiled and laminated timber are used as the main material. The first one is superior technical specifications. It is stronger and more durable, easier to work with.
The second type of project is a little more complicated. Photo below.
This layout will be good decision for a family with children or for those who always welcome guests. The bedroom on the ground floor can easily be converted into a guest room. And if one of the bedrooms in the attic is not useful, it can be converted into Gym, billiard room, games room or office.
If you provide the house with all the necessary engineering and technical elements, it will be suitable for use in all seasons. The configuration of windows, roof and location of the central entrance can be selected individually.
If desired, the attic floor is complemented by a spectacular balcony, which gives more space, light and clean air. In the warm season, such a balcony will become good place for a secluded holiday. There is a small terrace on the ground floor, where you can also have a pleasant time.
Advantage: cobblestone houses do not require special costs on the foundation. With dimensions of 6x8, column or screw types are suitable, which are quickly installed, but fully withstand the load.
House with parameters 7x8 and attic
Building a 7x8 from timber will cost almost half as much as brick or stone. The project below provides small vestibule, sufficiently sized kitchen-dining room and living room on the ground floor. The attic consists of two bedrooms and a large hall.
For construction, profiled timber 100x150 mm is used for piping and 140x90 mm for erecting walls. Suitable for subfloors edged boards 25 mm, finishing - 36 mm tongue and groove boards. The foundation is pile or screw. The roof can be made of ondulin. In total, at minimal cost, the result is a very beautiful, durable Vacation home. And the money saved will be useful for finishing work.
Models of houses with a central entrance look interesting, which can be decorated in a very interesting way at the final stage. The design of such a house looks like this.
An example of a 7x8 house made of profiled timber with an attic floor and a balcony.
Project of a 9x9 block house with an attic
Houses of this type are designed depending on their intended purpose. It could be spacious country cottage, home for permanent residence or a beautiful summer cottage where you can relax with a large group. The purpose of the building will determine the number of rooms, their location, the presence of additional technical premises (boiler room, sauna, boiler room, bathroom, terrace, balconies, etc.).
The layout of the most unpretentious building.
The house has two spacious rooms on the first and one on attic floors. As well as a terrace and balcony. This model does not provide any additional premises, so it is often chosen for the construction of simple summer cottages, without a kitchen and any engineering systems.
Everything is built quite quickly (2-3 months) and with minimal costs. The result is a very attractive building with a living area of 77.4 m2.
More expensive project with a kitchen, utility room, bathrooms, office and 4 rooms, which can be arranged at the discretion of the owners, looks like this:
Ultimately, the cobblestone house will look something like this. Color range exterior finishing you can choose based on your own preferences.
The nuances of building cobblestone houses
At the planning stage of the future home, in parallel with the virtual placement of all rooms, the materials for implementing the project are determined.
- Which timber to use. Planed – most cheap material, but its quality is low. Profiled - easy to use, creates robust construction without cracks, does not dry out over time, is in the middle price position. Glued is expensive, but the most durable and not subject to deformation building material made from wood, usually coniferous.
- Foundation. For houses 6x6, 6x8 and 7x8, you can make a screw or columnar one, but for sizes 9x9 it is better to put a strip one
- Roof. It is best to use ondulin or roofing felt. And make a reliable layer of sound insulation, no matter what material the roof is made of, wind or rain without a sound-absorbing layer will interfere with proper rest.
- If the house will be used during the cold season, it is worth installing high-quality thermal insulation. Waterproofing is mandatory in any case, since wood is hygroscopic.
- When creating a project, you need to take into account how many people and what ages will live in the house. Elderly people need a bedroom on the ground floor. Little children should sleep closer to mom and dad, but teenagers need personal space away from their parents, which is where the attic comes in handy.
- Timber is not the most fireproof material, so it must first be treated with special fire-resistant solutions.
Why do you need a house project at all? Without it, it will not only be impossible to control the correctness of construction, consumption of materials and compliance with the architectural design; if necessary, the house without project documentation not to sell, since it is actually illegal.
