This section is a series of articles for our customers. They will be useful for those who are only thinking about building their own house or have already mounted a log house, or are interested in the topic of wooden construction in general. The articles cover the most interesting and important issues that we regularly encounter in our practice. You are welcome with your questions!
Foundation and Ground Beam
The strength of the foundation and its laying method will determine how long your home and its shape will stand. There exists several solutions for the construction of the base. However, we recommend a slab type of foundation – it is strong and withstands heavy loads, such as the log walls. When installing houses, we follow the following scheme: foundation plate; waterproofing; 200×200 mm base bar, treated with an antiseptic solution; sealing tape; first basement rim. On the basement rim, we then mount the floor ‘pie’ which will be the future flooring in the home. See...
MoreVentilation in log house
To make sure that your home will stand long and its residents will live there comfortably enough, it is important to design a good ventilation system. Despite the fact that wood can let through a very small amount of air, this is not enough for a regular air circulation. Designing a house involves designing a ventilation system, which takes into account the number of residents, the area of the rooms and the guidelines for the air exchange. It is important that ventilation systems follow applicable health and safety guidelines. Diameter of the duct and other ventilation parameters...
More2-in-1 bath&house: pros and cons
Any client would be inclined to save on construction and operation of their to-be home as well as use their land area the most optimal way. That is the reason why the 2-in-1 bath&house projects are becoming increasingly popular. But let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of such designs. Advantages The 2-in-1 bath&house is an excellent money-saving solution when it comes to construction costs. A house combined with a bathhouse has a common foundation, walls, piping and cabling systems. This type of building is perfect for small plots where even a small separate...
MoreRoofing in log house
Roof is one of the key elements of a log house, so it is important to competently approach the choice of its design and material. Conventional pitched roofs are usually used for residential buildings. These prevent higher loads due to snow, accumulation of precipitation, and the overhangs prevent the accumulation of moisture in the walls. A roof covered with roofing material is only the visible part of a complex structure. Its basis is the rafter system. Not only the durability and reliability of the roof itself, but also the entire house depends on how well the roofing was designed...
MoreArchs in log houses
Interior arched passages between rooms help to avoid isolation of rooms and installation of doors. They fit perfectly into the style of a log house and complement the interior. The peculiarity of the vaulted arches is that they delimit the space of two different rooms and connect them at the same time. When it is appropriate to install an arch: to join a bedroom and a living room, or a kitchen and a dining room; to create a transition from one room to another; to visually increase the area of the house. In addition, arched openings make room for shelves, paintings,...
MoreProtecting wood with antiseptic
Wood is a durable and environmentally friendly material that, if used properly, can last several hundred years. To prevent fungi, mold or insects, it is important to protect the logs already during the construction stage. A good antiseptic can prevent several problems of a wooden house: Wood is constantly exposed to the UV radiation due to which the material loses its original appearance – a characteristic gray tint appears; Due to insufficient ventilation, changes in ambient temperature and high humidity, wood may be affected by fungus or mold. This leads to the formation of...
MoreWiring 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...
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