As you know, the comfort of staying on suburban area largely depends on how cozy and comfortable the house will be. Often the question arises, which house is better to build in the country, so that the cost of the project is democratic, and the result obtained is as good as possible. We will look at a few basic options, but we will dwell on the option in detail. frame house, since it is easiest to build it with your own hands.

The main types of country houses

To decide which option is best for you, you should consider the features of each of them:

Modular option	These include country houses from block containers, which are the easiest to build. You only need to build a tape or columnar foundation, and put the finished module on it with a crane. The disadvantages include the monotony of buildings and their small size, in addition, the price finished version much higher than what is assembled independently.
Frame house	One of the most popular solutions due to a number of advantages, the main of which are: a very affordable cost of the project, ease of work, assembly instructions may seem complicated, but if you understand it, then all questions will disappear by themselves. In addition, using this option, you can build a structure of any size and configuration.
Timber structure	Another widespread option, which is distinguished by its attractive appearance and environmental friendliness, so that it fits into the country environment as well as possible. Assembling a building requires a certain qualification, so it is better to involve specialists, especially since the cost of the structure is quite high, and any mistakes are fraught with considerable costs.
Buildings made of bricks and blocks	These materials are most often used in the construction capital buildings. The advantages include strength and durability, the disadvantages are the need to build a massive base, the laboriousness of construction (at least the skills of a bricklayer are needed) and the rather high cost of the project. In addition, many people associate country houses with a tree, so such options are not even considered initially.

Features of building a house using frame technology

Consider how to build an inexpensive country house with your own hands.

It is very important to prepare well for the work, the following activities can be attributed to this stage:

• For starters, select specific project to clearly represent the scope of work and required amount materials.
• Further, all required materials are purchased, while you should purchase everything with a small margin, since the actual consumption most often exceeds the planned one.
• One more important question- buying everything necessary tool : from shovels and hammers to concrete mixers and chainsaws. If there is no electricity on the site, then renting a diesel generator for a summer residence will help solve the problem.

Foundation

Without a doubt, a very important part of the work, since the strength and durability of the entire structure directly depends on the foundation, any subsidence leads to cracks and even the destruction of walls and ceilings.

You can build one of the following options:

• Pillar foundation.
• Tape base.
• Slab foundation.

Each of these options has its pros and cons, we will consider it belt type grounds:

• First of all, a trench is dug, the depth and width of which depends on the type of soil and weight. future design. Usually the width is 30-40 centimeters.
• It is better to pour a gravel pillow at the bottom, which will also carry a drainage function, the walls of the pit should be even and not crumble.
• Formwork is placed on top, if outer part the foundation will be laid out from dembler blocks, then the formwork can be minimal, the main thing is that the level of the foundation is even, this will facilitate masonry work later.
• After the foundation has solidified (at least a week should pass), you can proceed to further work. The upper end of the foundation is closed with glass isol or two layers of roofing material, this will prevent the penetration of moisture into the building through the capillaries in the concrete.

Advice!
Don't forget about ventilation holes c, the entire space must be ventilated, otherwise mold will begin to form on the structures over time.

Basement

Consideration of the question of how to build a country house continues with such a stage as the installation of the basement, this stage of work is carried out as follows:

• For the overlapping device, a beam with a section of at least 100x150 mm is used, and more can be, it all depends on the design features.
• The elements are interconnected either with threaded studs or special screws with a diameter of 10-12 mm and a length of 25-30 cm.

Advice!
Along the bottom edge of the strapping, you can attach a subfloor in any convenient way and lay foam or mineral wool on it, so you can.

Walls

We are considering how to build a country house ourselves, but in fact, you can’t do without a few helpers, especially at the stage of installing the frame of future walls, because you need to hold each element and carefully adjust its position before fastening.

The work is carried out as follows:

• Fastening elements is best done using modern fasteners: corners perforated tapes, staples and mounting plates. In addition to convenience and high speed of work, these elements guarantee the reliability of all connections, the main thing is to choose the right fasteners.
• Racks are set to the width of the insulation, so you simplify further work. Special attention should be given to the ideally precise position of the corner elements.
• From below, the elements are attached to the harness, another beam is laid on top and the system is fastened, and crossbars are also used to increase strength.
• Next, you should take care of strengthening the structure, most often this is achieved using struts and braces. With their help, rigidity increases significantly.

truss system

One more milestone, on which the future roof is being erected, the following work is carried out as part of this stage:

• First of all, a detailed system design is drawn up so that you can imagine what work will have to be done.

• Based on the scheme, materials and fasteners are purchased, boards can be used for small roofs, and timber for more massive ones.
• The assembly is carried out carefully, each element is carefully fastened, at the end the whole system is interconnected.

Sheathing and roofing

Outside, the walls are sheathed as follows:

• A board 25mm thick can be used and is best fixed at a 45 degree angle for best strength.
• You can also use a simpler option - moisture resistant plates, so the work will be carried out much faster.
• For laying the roof, a lathing device will be required, while its type depends on which coating will be used. For slate and ondulin, a crate is required, and for soft roof, metal tiles and other similar options - solid flooring made of moisture-resistant materials.

• Mounting is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, usually this process is simple.

Inner lining

Lastly, a heater is laid, which is closed with a vapor barrier material.

Sheathing can be different:

• Can be used wooden lining or decorative panels of the most varied kind.
• Another option is to mount moisture resistant drywall or other durable materials that can later be puttied and painted or finished in any other way.

We hope you have decided which house to build in the country, and what technologies to use. This is only a brief plan of work, since the description of any of the stages will take an entire article (all works are described separately in other articles on the portal).

Output

A house in the country should be not only attractive from the outside, but also practical from the inside. Therefore, do not be lazy and find a really high-quality and thoughtful project. The video in this article will clearly show the features of some work.

Construction country house- a complex and responsible process that requires considerable investment and a detailed approach to the choice of materials for the construction of the foundation, roof, load-bearing walls. It is worth being prepared for the fact that from 25 to 50% of the total budget will go only to the “box” and walls. That's why it's so important to choose right stuff. We will tell you how to do this in this article.

What is better to build a cottage for permanent residence

When choosing building materials for the construction of walls, at least three criteria should be considered:

1. Price

To reduce costs, it is better to select options with a minimum weight - it will turn out to significantly save on the installation of the foundation, since it is selected based on the calculation of the resulting weight of the supporting structures. The light weight of the walls allows you to opt for a lightweight foundation, for example, pile or block.

2. Thermal insulation performance

Not all wall materials hold heat well. Cold walls in autumn winter period require high heating costs. It is for this reason that it is important to make accurate calculations of the thickness of the walls and their thermal conductivity, taking into account the climatic conditions of the region where Vacation home.

The optimal level of thermal insulation can be achieved through the use of an additional layer of insulation. Or consider a more effective, in this regard, wall building material. For example, gas silicate - houses built from it, as a rule, do not require the use of heaters.

3. Time costs

Cottages and dachas are built fastest of all from gas silicate blocks and "frameworks", longer - from brick and timber that has not passed technical drying.

Let us consider in more detail the main building materials used in the construction of country houses for permanent residence.

Ceramic brick - a classic of suburban housing construction

Visual feature - red or Orange color. It is made from fired clay, has impressive characteristics in terms of wear resistance, strength and durability.

This is one of the most highly environmentally friendly materials. Not afraid of heightened and low temperatures, as well as their differences. Resistant to sunlight, rain and snow.

There are two main types of bricks on the market: hollow and solid. For hollow - up to 50% of voids is typical, for full-bodied - this figure should not exceed 13%.

Also, bricks differ in the shape of voids, and their number. As a rule, the more voids they have, the higher their thermal insulation qualities.

Silicate brick - affordable price, convenient size, high quality

It is distinguished by a gray-white tint, made from a mixture of sand, additives and lime. This type of brick is available in two types: with and without internal cavities.

The strength of silicate and ceramic brick determined by the assigned brand. Manufacturers mark the brick with the letter M and a serial number. The higher this number, the greater the load it can withstand.

Criteria for choosing a brick: what to look for?

An important indicator of this material is its frost resistance, indicated by the letter code F and a number: from 15 to 100. The number series indicates the number of freeze / thaw cycles in which the material does not break down and there is no loss of its technical and operational qualities.

For the construction of load-bearing structures in residential buildings located in moderate climate zone(with rarely occurring abnormal cold), it is optimal to use F15 brand brick, for colder regions it is recommended to use a grade of at least F25 for building walls.

For all its versatility and many positive qualities, brick is an expensive material, and not everyone can afford to build a house out of it.

Among other disadvantages of silicate bricks are:

• big weight;
• the need for a solid foundation;
• installation of thermal insulation;
• complex masonry;
• high costs for the work of specialists.

Keramoblock - modern housing construction using European technologies

In Europe, residential buildings are mainly built in two ways: using ceramic blocks, as well as using frame-panel technology.

The first option is more reliable and durable - the service life will be at least 100 years. Houses made of ceramic blocks have good strength, which makes it possible to build buildings both in 2 and 3 floors.

The height of a standard ceramic block is similar to a classic brick. It differs from the latter in length, width and weight. Width varies from 23 to 25 cm, length can be from 25 cm to 51 cm. The larger the block, the easier it is to lay it, reducing costs through savings adhesive solution. For wall masonry, it is optimal to use blocks with a length of 30 centimeters or more.

When building a house from ceramic blocks with a thickness of 38 cm or more, you can not do additional thermal insulation of the walls at all - experts note that this material has minimal thermal conductivity.

The ceramic block has a similar silicate brick strength marking. For reliability, when building walls, it is recommended to use blocks with brands from M150 and F50. Such a house is able to withstand up to 50 freeze / thaw cycles, and will keep heat very well in winter time of the year.

Material advantages:

1. optimal degree of noise absorption;
2. good thermal insulation;
3. "breathing" structure due to the presence of porosity.

Bearing structures made of ceramic blocks regulate the humidity in the room, absorb excess, creating a favorable microclimate. The maximum service life of a residential facility made of ceramic blocks is 150 years, during which the material will not lose the technical and operational characteristics specified by the manufacturer.

Among the shortcomings of the ceramic block can be identified:

1. high price;
2. material appeared relatively recently on Russian market, so not every master has the skills to work with him;
3. is fragile, which requires the creation of certain conditions during storage and transportation.

Aerated concrete blocks: for more than 10 years in the "trend"

Despite their unattractive "appearance", houses built from aerated concrete blocks are reliable and warm. Aerated concrete walls with a thickness of 30-40 cm in their own thermal insulation qualities no worse than brick. And the facade of the house can always be made more expressive due to the external decoration with siding or decorative bricks.

In cottages built of aerated concrete, air humidity and temperature are always pleasant and comfortable for residents. This building material does not rot, does not collapse under the influence of low and high temperatures.

The thermal insulation of aerated concrete is three times higher than that of a brick. Due to the presence of hundreds of tiny pores, the aerated concrete block is environmentally friendly and safe, it is relatively cheap compared to ceramic blocks and bricks. It also has good technical and operational properties in terms of frost resistance and strength.

This material is easy to install. It can be cut into pieces with a regular hacksaw or saw. Plus, for the construction of a wall of aerated concrete, a significantly smaller amount of mortar will be required, thanks to large sizes blocks. The use of a special adhesive solution allows you to create the thinnest possible seam, which contributes to high thermal insulation in the room, with no cold bridges.

Important technical specifications aerated concrete - density. It is indicated by the Latin letter D and a numerical indicator ranging from 350 to 1200 kg per m3. For the construction of a cottage or a summer residence, it is better to select brands from D500.

Another huge plus of this building material is lightness. Thanks to this, you can significantly save on the construction of the foundation. Standard weight one block - only 18 kg. And it has the same characteristics as 20 bricks weighing 80 kg.

Aerated concrete also has its drawbacks:

• the material may crumble and be prone to cracking;
• loses its properties when moisture gets in - during storage and construction, the walls must be covered from rain and snow.

Wood and timber

To create a favorable microclimate in the house, many people prefer to build walls from natural wood. Fresh air, nice smell, maintenance optimal humidity, keeping warm in winter and cool in summer, environmental friendliness is far from full list advantages of natural wood.

Log construction technology manual processing, which has been used for centuries, today has faded into the background, giving way to a beam produced in factory conditions and delivered to the facility already in ready-made. Wooden beams are produced different sizes and sections, are square, D-shaped and rectangular.

To build a house, you can use a bar:

• Planed. Humidity of building material is not higher than 20%. The tree is dried as much as possible, planed in production conditions. The shrinkage of such a bar is minimal;
• Sawn. The wood is more moist, without additional drying. Usually, immediately after cutting, it is sent to a construction site. The main disadvantage of a sawn log house is that it takes at least a year to shrink (it can reach up to 10 cm in diameter with the appearance of longitudinal or transverse cracks);
• Glued. Produced from layer-by-layer, pre-dried, wooden lamellae. The moisture content of the material does not exceed 10%. Gluing the lamellas is carried out under pressure, the fibers are arranged perpendicular to each other, which eliminates the deformation of the beam, shrinkage, and reduces the risk of cracking.

Are frame houses suitable for permanent residence?

Frame houses are difficult to categorize as real estate for permanent residence. Today, the technology has been improved in Europe, but is not yet fully adapted to the Russian climate and conditions. In addition, we still have very few specialists who are able to accurately, without deviating from the technology, perform the installation of all structures.

In any case, if you are planning to build a cottage for year-round use, the “framework” will have to be significantly insulated. Without this, such houses will definitely be cold in winter in most Russian regions.

The choice of a good insulation, its width and correct styling This is a broad topic that deserves its own article.

What wall material is better to choose?

Almost all wall materials used today in low-rise construction have decent technical and operational characteristics, they have been tested in our harsh climatic conditions, withstanding both high humidity and constant temperature changes.

When choosing a material, it is important to weigh all the pros and cons, to choose optimal brand, estimate financial side issue, as well as strictly observe the construction technology. And then your home will delight you with warmth and comfort for many years.

Starting the construction of a house, the future owner must solve many issues, the main of which is what material to build from. The choice is influenced by many factors, both subjective and objective.

If for some developers the cost is not significant, then for others this parameter is decisive.

In the same way, the future comfort and safety of living should be considered. This article discusses the features various options construction of a country house.

The main options for building a house

Along with the cost factor of construction, one should take into account the features of the building design, climatic conditions, appearance and speed of construction works.

brick house

A brick house always has a spectacular appearance, but it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of material. Brick products vary significantly in quality. For example, there are bricks that cannot be used in conditions of high humidity and temperature changes.

Houses made of such material will not last more than 15-20 years. But there is material, houses from which will stand for more than 30 years.

The advantages of brick material are:

• durability;
• strength;
• increased noise and heat insulation;
• environmental friendliness and the possibility of a variety of interior decoration.

At the same time, such material is quite expensive, construction is possible only in the warm season, and the houses themselves warm up for a long time and are afraid of dampness.

Houses made of aerated concrete and foam concrete

Cellular concrete is an artificial stone in which the pore-cells are evenly distributed and filled with gas or foam bubbles. Unlike foam blocks, aerated concrete is more inclined to accumulate moisture.

Blocks artificial stone easy to move, not subject to rot and rust.

Compared to brick material foam blocks withstand less loads, so these materials are often used in combination - brick is used for load-bearing walls, and for internal walls- foam blocks with high thermal insulation properties.

Advantages of foam concrete:

• economy and fast pace of construction;
• higher noise and heat insulation compared to brick;
• the possibility of conducting communications through the voids of the blocks.

Such blocks are less durable, and in the cold season you need to warm up the house and provide protection from dampness.

Artificial stone must be covered with protective materials, and during the operation of the house, precipitation and cracks may occur. In the latter case, a more powerful foundation and adherence to masonry technology are required.

Rubble stone houses are a good solution for permanent residence. In summer, they create coolness due to thick walls.

But with irregular residence, additional heating costs will arise - it is rather problematic to heat a building with such walls.

Monolithic houses

houses from monolithic concrete characterized by high strength. This material is used in the construction of houses with a higher number of storeys. The advantages of such houses are:

• high construction speed;
• slight shrinkage of the structure;
• strength and long service life;
• seismic resistance and the possibility of construction on difficult ground, in areas with increased risks floods;
• the possibility of creating original designs.

At the same time, construction monolithic houses higher, in winter it increases even more, including due to the use of special equipment. Such houses are characterized by low sound insulation, poor ventilation, and require additional insulation.

Modern frame houses

Frame-panel technologies are common in the construction of houses due to their low cost, high speed and ease of construction (assembly), as well as due to relatively good operating parameters and seismic stability.

In such houses, reinforced concrete or timber is used. Its purpose is to provide the structure with strong support and load-bearing structures. To ensure insulation, a variety of heaters are used, which are subsequently covered with finishing materials.

Since frame houses are quite light and elastic, they do not require a strong foundation. Shrinkage will be insignificant, and therefore finishing can be done immediately after the construction of the structure.

Panel houses are built from finished panels that are stuffed with special insulation materials. From the outside, the house is finished with a special façade type tile.

Significant disadvantages of frame houses include:

• low sound insulation and vibration isolation;
• possible voids in which pests may appear;
• destruction of insulation, which harms the health of residents.
• requirements for the height of the house - no more than 2 floors.

Construction of log houses

Wood is an environmentally friendly, radio and magnetically transparent material, which is often used in the construction of houses. In summer, wood absorbs moisture in the air and dries it.

And in winter, when it dries, it evaporates moisture, softening the air in the rooms. However, this effect persists for several years, until the wood dries out and loses these properties. And increased absorption of moisture can lead to damage to the material.

When a decision is made to build a house from logs or profiled timber, it is necessary to plan additional processing seams and joints after the wood dries and shrinks.

A wooden house needs constant care. Permanent residence in the building is necessary in order to heat it and dry it in a timely manner. Otherwise, the risk of rotting and the occurrence of mold and fungi increases. Therefore, wood is treated with special antibacterial compounds, as well as fire-fighting solutions.

Wooden houses can be built on difficult ground, do not require a strong foundation. In addition, frost resistance and maintaining a stable temperature regime are ensured.

And the most important condition for ensuring long-term operation of the house is a high-quality roof with a high base, which will prevent leakage and getting wet.

The considered advantages and disadvantages of various structural solutions for the house are decisive when choosing a construction method.

If you are planning a long-term residence, then you need to opt for a stone structure with external insulation. best solution for a bathhouse and a summer house is wooden beam. The choice is yours based on your budget and desired layout.

Photos of the best buildings of private houses

Any construction is always an expense, and rather big. But even if your budget is small, you should not give up trying to get your own housing, because you can always build a house inexpensively if you know what and how you can save money. However, it should be understood that any savings should not be at the expense of the strength, comfort, beauty and durability of the home. In our article, we will tell you how to quickly build a house with your own hands and at the same time manage with a minimum budget.

Ways to save

To begin with, it is certainly possible to build a house cheaply, but since you and your family will have to live in it, the quality of construction should not suffer. Moreover, the made house should not be:

• Too small. Effective area buildings should meet the needs of your family.
• Uncomfortable. It is necessary to choose a layout option in which all family members will be comfortable and cozy in such a house. It is equally important to provide for the zoning of the house, separating the sleeping (quiet) area from the living room, kitchen and hallway.
• A well-built home doesn't have to be expensive. To build cheap house, you can use inexpensive, but good-quality materials, economical construction technologies and simple installation methods.

To make your home quickly and inexpensively, you can save money in the following ways:

1. Actually initial stage you can save on the choice of the project. Moreover, we are talking not only about the use of a standard project instead of developments made according to custom order, but also about economical planning solutions, as well as the selection of durable and inexpensive structures.
2. To build a house cheaper, you can save on finishing work. That is, you should use the simplest and most inexpensive Decoration Materials for walls, floors and ceilings, inexpensive plumbing. From this, the comfort of living in the house will not decrease, but the savings are obvious.
3. It is better to carry out the purchase and delivery of materials on your own, and not entrust the contractor. So you can control everything, choose less expensive materials.
4. It is much cheaper to build your own house than to hire a team of workers. But this option can be implemented if the construction of houses for you is at least a little familiar work.

Don't skimp on this

If you decide to build the cheapest house, but want it to be warm and economical, then you should never save on the following things:

1. If you entrust the construction process to a team of workers, then you should not save on technical supervision. Even having at least some knowledge about the construction process and materials, you still will not be able to fully control the quality and correctness of all construction work. And the strength and durability of the entire building depends on this.
2. Even if you buy a typical project of a house, it is worth ordering its binding to your area and climatic conditions. So you can build inexpensive house, Constructive decisions which will be adapted to your climatic conditions, soil characteristics, standing level ground water. It would also be useful to do thermotechnical calculation the thickness of the enclosing structures so that the house is warm in winter, and there is also no overspending of materials on excessively thick walls and insulation.
3. If you decide to build an inexpensive house, then you should not save on engineering systems and communications, because the comfort of your stay in the house depends on it. Electricity, water, sewerage and good heating- all this should be of high quality and work properly for a long time.

Economic housing options

To build a house inexpensively, you need to choose optimal technology construction. To date, several technologies are known that allow you to build a house quickly and inexpensively:

• frame-panel housing construction;
• frame-panel houses;
• building a house from a bar;
• use of aerated concrete blocks.

The construction of prefabricated houses for each of the above technologies has its pros and cons. So that you can choose the best construction option that will allow you to build a house relatively inexpensively and quickly, it is worth studying the advantages and disadvantages of each technology.

Frame housing construction

The speed of construction using this technology is the highest. A house can be built even in a few weeks. The resulting structure will be sufficiently warm, durable and resistant to weather influences. The service life of a frame house can reach up to 75 years.

You can build a house cheaply using one of two frame technologies:

• Frame and panel construction in the first place in terms of installation speed. For the construction of the house, ready-made or home-made sandwich panels and a frame made of timber are used. The construction technology is so simple that the structure can be built independently.
• For the construction of a house frame-panel technology it will take a little more time, but the cost of construction will be cheaper than the previous installation method. In this case, the construction site is first erected wooden frame at home, then it is sheathed with wood sheet material. In the gap between the racks of the frame is laid thermal insulation material, then the walls are sewn up from the inside with OSB or moisture-resistant plywood. Be sure to use a wind and hydro barrier in the construction of the walls.

The advantages of the technology include the following:

1. Due to the low weight of the building, you can save on the manufacture of the foundation and volumes earthworks. Moreover, the walls themselves at cost are cheaper than building a house of brick or concrete.
2. Such a house warms up very quickly and retains heat well. Walls 20 cm thick protect from the cold in winter no worse than a brick wall 0.5 m thick.
3. Due to the low thermal conductivity of the material, you can significantly save on heating your home in winter.
4. Such buildings do not shrink, so finishing work and moving into the house can be done immediately after the construction of the box.
5. Since there are no wet processes during construction, house installation can be carried out even in winter.

Cons of frame technology:

1. The high tightness of the frame house is its main disadvantage, because for a comfortable stay in the house you will have to equip high-quality supply and exhaust ventilation.
2. The environmental friendliness of such a building is in question, because the OSB contains synthetic resins, and the polystyrene foam itself, which is used to insulate the house, cannot be called an environmentally friendly material.
3. Increased flammability. Moreover, polystyrene foam releases toxic components during combustion.
4. The durability and safety of such a house is in question, because if you wish, you can cut a hole in the wall with an ax.

Aerated concrete houses

You can quickly build a house from aerated concrete blocks. Building a house box from this material is much more profitable than building from brick for several reasons:

1. If you are looking for how to build a house cheaply and quickly yourself, then aerated concrete is exactly the material that will allow you to achieve what you want three times faster than using traditional bricks.
2. The built house practically does not shrink, therefore, after installing windows and doors, you can immediately begin to finish and move into the home. This is especially important if it is important for you to get your housing as soon as possible.
3. The low thermal conductivity of the material contributes to the preservation of heat in the house. As a result, in winter you can save on heating. Moreover, the walls are 1/3 thinner than brick structures, just as well retain heat in the house.
4. Due to the small specific gravity and significant dimensions of one block, a house can be built with your own hands without the use of construction equipment in the shortest possible time.
5. The porous structure of aerated concrete allows the walls to breathe. Thanks to this, a microclimate favorable for humans is formed in the room.
6. Gas blocks give a flat, smooth surface that does not need additional leveling before finishing.

Important: when building such a house, it is better to use not an ordinary solution, which will contribute to the formation of "cold bridges", but a special glue that gives a tight and thin seam.

When deciding what is cheaper to build a house from, it is worth considering the disadvantages of aerated concrete:

1. Due to the high porosity, the material is very hygroscopic, so it must be carefully protected from moisture with special finishes outside and inside the premises. A damp gas block loses its thermal insulation characteristics.
2. Aerated concrete walls cannot be left unfinished, so you cannot save on finishing materials.
3. To rely on aerated concrete blocks roof structure and floor slabs, it is necessary to equip a monolithic armored belt, and this entails additional costs of money and time.

log houses

When choosing what to build a cheaper house from, you should pay attention to profiled and glued beams. Of course, glued laminated timber is not like that cheap material, but profiled products of chamber drying are not worse in terms of performance characteristics and at the same time have an affordable price.

Benefits timber houses it is worth noting the following points:

1. High thermal insulation characteristics. A wall made of timber with a thickness of 22 cm is equivalent in terms of thermal conductivity in a brick wall with a thickness of 0.6 m.
2. Walls made of profiled and glued beams look so attractive from the outside and inside that they do not need any finishing.
3. Due to the lightness of the material under the structure, it is possible to make a shallow lightweight foundation.
4. The timber construction technology is quite simple, so you can build a house yourself.
5. The building made of wood is environmentally friendly and has a special favorable microclimate.
6. The speed of construction is another plus in favor of this technology.
7. A house from a bar can be built even in winter.

Among the shortcomings of the technology, it is worth mentioning the following:

1. Wood is susceptible to rot, mold and insect damage, so periodically you will have to renew the protective antiseptic impregnation.
2. A house made of wood shrinks, so immediately after the construction of the box, it will not be possible to move in.

Attention: on shrinkage of a house made of wood natural humidity may take 6 to 12 months. The construction of glued and profiled kiln-dried lumber will shrink in 3 months.

1. Wood - combustible material, therefore, all elements must be subjected to flame retardant treatment.
2. It is necessary to strictly observe the construction technology and use interventional insulation so that the house is warm and comfortable, and the structure itself lasts a long time.

Gas silicate blocks, aerated concrete blocks, wood concrete, foam concrete, sawdust concrete - there are many building materials and technologies on the market. But which of them will allow you to build really inexpensive, functional and reliable housing?

The development of technologies is more related to monolithic and frame construction. If you pay attention to frame technologies, effective are LSTK-structures, with thin walls made on the basis of a steel profile.

The finished object is distinguished by low weight, high strength, and the absence of "cold bridges". On the basis of LSTC, it is possible to successfully conduct low-rise residential construction of townhouses, cottages and other low-rise buildings (up to three floors). The cost of the finished object will be 13 tr/m² and more.

In forest-deficient areas, it makes sense to lighten the weight of the roof, reducing power truss system. This is not only economical, but will also affect the choice of the type of bearing base.

The first step to effective construction should be the analysis of traditional housing, which is being built in a particular climatic region. Such functional and technological properties are optimal and economical.

Monolithic construction involves the installation of removable or fixed formwork, pouring concrete (heavy / light - to choose from), erecting a roof. Price finished house from concrete with their own hands on fixed formwork starts from 8 tr/m², on a removable one - a little cheaper.

One more the way to build a cheap house is to use wooden bricks. The material is made on the basis of solid wood. Each module is equipped with a four-sided lock, which eliminates shrinkage and blowing. Construction of the house will take 2-8 weeks. Manufacturers offer the most cheap wooden brick from pine at a cost of 470 c.u./m³, from which it is easy to calculate the cost of costs, knowing the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe walls.

Aerated concrete blocks - which is cheaper

Advantages and disadvantages of blocks made of different types concrete, are considered in tabular data:

Block type	pros	Minuses	Price
Polystyrene concrete (concrete with polystyrene balls)	Warm, light, very cheap material that allows you to quickly build housing. Blocks can be made by yourself, which contributes to greater savings.	Serious flaws with geometry will cause problems with finishing. Blocks are sensitive to ground movements, which can cause cracks to form. This is a great option for outbuildings - cheap, warm.	The price starts from 3.1 t.r./m³
Arbolite (concrete with wood chips)	You can safely consider all the previous advantages, but the wood concrete is more flexible due to the wood content. It is less prone to cracking	Walls should not be overloaded, finishing should be started as early as possible (along the facade), and wetting should be avoided during construction.	From 4.8 tr/m³
Aerated concrete (sand, lime, cement, water, blowing agent)	Ideal geometry, environmental friendliness, minimum flow glue, lack of cold bridges (with rare exceptions), ease of processing	When finishing, there may be problems with fasteners. During construction, even one-story house can not do without the arrangement of monolithic belts. In terms of strength, lightweight concrete is inferior to monolith, but is optimal for private construction.	Considering the pros and cons of aerated concrete blocks, the price of 3.6 - 4.7 tr / m³ should be taken into account
Foam concrete (water, cement, sand, foaming agent)	A house made of foam concrete does not require a deep foundation, the material is easy to process, allows you to quickly implement masonry, which perfectly protects against wind, noise and frost	Building houses from foam blocks can be costly due to the fragility of the material - there is a fight during transportation, masonry. If you don't lay solid foundation, the hay can go cracked	2-4 tr/m³ (depending on dimensions and production technology)

Based on the table data, it can be seen that the cheapest construction material for building a house - this is aerated concrete, foam concrete. Also on sale expanded clay concrete block but it is much more expensive. Sawdust concrete is in the same price category with foam concrete.

The production of cellular and porous blocks is progressing. A house made of gas silicate on two floors, lined with siding, can be considered typical. Finished project easy to choose online

natural wood

Considering all the possibilities of choice, it is impossible not to mention natural wood. This is the most eco-friendly material to create sustainable housing. The construction of houses from logs or timber is based on cheap load-bearing bases., - columnar, shallow. You can build a house quickly, and finishing is not difficult.

However, neither the bar nor the log meets the modern requirements of thermal protection. It is cold in a house made of timber, that is, additional insulation is required. There is special material with insulation, but are much more expensive. In addition, such a house burns easily.

wooden frame

How to build a house inexpensively? - This is a story about a wooden frame. The master does not require special skills, a shallow-depth bearing base is enough. But, in such a house there is very poor sound insulation, due to a large number insulation suffers environmental friendliness rodents and insects are often present. Arrangement required supply and exhaust ventilation. Extremely low resilience to natural disasters has also been noted.

Panel materials

In a few weeks, you can build a house based on reinforced concrete panels. After installing the walls, you can proceed to finishing work. The cost of the material is 9-15 tr / piece, which depends on its series and purpose. Used wall material but it is not recommended to buy it.

Sandwich panels allow you to build a house in a matter of months. The material is produced in accordance with standard designs at factories, therefore it is monotonous. If you follow the installation technology, you can get an excellent summer house, cottage, outbuildings.

Additional materials

When deciding what is the cheapest material for building a house, one should not forget about other structural elements.

The larger the house in terms of area, the higher its cost and costs in man-hours. By choosing a successful project, you can build good housing quite cheaply.

To save money, you can pay attention to the following recommendations:

• the cheapest roof is covered with ondulin, corrugated board, roofing material, wave slate;
• inexpensive windows can be equipped both from wood and from metal-plastic. The same applies to door frames. If wood is used, it must be softwood;
• most economical material for finishing the building is flat slate, however, it is better to cover it with paint. In the economy class, plaster, tiles, facing bricks are appropriate;
• for internal works you can use lining, which you can cut yourself from unedged board 25 mm;
• as an alternative, you can consider buying a plastic lining, however, it does not have a high coefficient of thermal expansion, which imposes certain restrictions;
• an inexpensive house is not too hard, so the finish of the fiberboard is questionable, the seams may crack;
• building a house on one floor does not require the cost of lifting mechanisms, forests, extra helpers;
• don't be afraid to buy from domestic manufacturers. All materials, from metal trusses to various kinds insulation, no worse than imported analogues;
• it is necessary to understand that a certain part of the materials that are somehow involved in construction can be made by hand. For example, do-it-yourself plasticizer for concrete.

Do you need a quote to build a house?

When choosing from which material it is cheaper to build a house, it is worth relying on the actual conditions of construction and the purpose of the object. The most cost-effective work relates to the construction summer cottages, garden houses, that is, houses seasonal residence. If you plan to equip a place for permanent residence, you should expect an increase in costs, albeit insignificant.

Payment estimated cost will optimize the progress of work, which will eliminate disruptions in the flow of building materials to the construction site. When choosing even the cheapest building material, it is important to know how much of it will be required and what will be the cost of its purchase.

An enterprising person found an unusual, cheapest building material for building a house: