Wiring in log houses
One of the drawbacks of wooden houses is the high fire hazard. Therefore the installation of electrical wiring must be carried out with due care and responsibility. Incorrect wiring can lead to loss of property and a threat to human health and life. Attention should also be paid to the aesthetic side of this issue, as aesthetically designed electrical wiring and appliances complement the interior design. For log houses, there exist two wiring options. Outdoor wiring With this option, the wiring is visible. For example, retro style wiring, popular in the mid-20th century, is now back...
MoreLog house construction methods
Log building is one of the oldest methods of construction of residential and utility buildings. A common conventional process usually includes: installation of the foundation, erection of the lower rim, stacking of logs, and erection of the rafter system. However, the hewing method, or the style of joining the elements of a house together, may be different. In modern log building, the following corner styles are generally applied: Russian, Canadian, Norwegian, and dovetail. Tight-pinned butt-and-pass This is the traditional Russian method which is easy to determine visually as the log...
MoreWhat to start building a house with?
A detached house has many advantages, therefore more and more families are choosing this type of housing. However, this involves some effort not only during the construction, but also preparation of the site. Before starting logging, it is required to go through a “zero” cycle (laying the foundation), but this is only a small part of the preparatory work that lies with the responsibility of the customer. Preparations What to look for when choosing a place for construction: local relief and landscape; location; infrastructure; documents for the site, type of...
MoreDesigning wooden houses
Not a single log house construction is complete without a design. Design allows you to optimize your costs at each stage of work and see the target state, while also being a necessary document for obtaining an operation clearance. Designing consists of several interrelated steps. Preliminary Design This gives a general view of your to-be home, its layout and location on the site. At this stage, you decide about all structural elements, for example, dimensions of the stairs or the chimney. During the preliminary design, customer chooses the material of the future home and determines...
MoreOne-Story Log House: Pros and Cons
The number of storeys in your to-be home is an important consideration which must be decided during the construction planning phase. The price of the future log house, its exterior and, even more so, the comfort of living will depend on the area and the number of storeys. In this article we have collected all pros and cons of single-storey log cabins. Advantages A one-story house is cheaper at all stages of construction: less cubic volume of wood, less foundation area, less roofing material and insulation. The construction time is shorter too. A one-storey log house does not have a...
MoreLarge diameter log houses
Log cabins made from large-diameter logs have become very popularity lately. Such houses revoke the original building traditions while also offering durability, environmental friendliness and attractive exterior. The existing construction standard do not have any guidelines for log houses. In practice, builders use logs from 36 cm in diameter. This material requires special knowledge and skills. As a result, we always get an exclusive house with many advantages: Warmth. The larger the diameter of the tree, the lower its thermal conductivity. Log houses are always warm, cozy and...
MoreAdvantages and disadvantages of two-story log houses
If you decided to build a wooden house, it is important to choose not only a logging technology, but also the number of storeys your house will have. Two-story designs are most popular choices for families. They usually have small land plots. But let’s consider all pros and cons of two-storey timber buildings. Advantages A two-story log house is suitable for small sites. It will save the area for other buildings on the site, such as a bathhouse, a garden, barns, or simply a recreation area. Two-storey houses often help save money on building materials and site preparation. A...
MoreExterior arrangement of a wooden home
Once a log house has been cut, its construction does not end – it is time to do exterior and interior finishing. The exterior of a building depends on how well were its functional and decorative elements designed. So, this is something that must be taken into account already during the design phase. Recommendations: Unlike frame houses, the facade of log houses does not need cladding as logs are an excellent decoration material that has high thermal conductivity and strength. After the construction is completed, it is important to apply wood protection and impregnation (to protect...
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