Frame houses: some features of construction

For the construction of houses and living spaces these days, a variety of materials are used. But wood was and remains the most popular of them. Wood has a number of advantages, which should include acceptable strength, environmental friendliness and durability.

The use of wood in construction allows the implementation of many projects. Recently, residential structures erected with the use of technology, which allows building a house in the shortest possible time, have become very popular. They include buildings built using frame technology.

If we consider the most common frame house with an attic, then first of all it should be noted that this kind of construction is erected on the foundation of a certain type. Based on the peculiarities of the structure, a foundation of lightweight, columnar, strip, slab and, in some cases, columnar type is used.

the name of this type of construction suggests that its main element is the frame, which is then covered with plywood, cement-bonded particleboard or oriented chipboard. After the final assembly of the house the space between the elements is filled with high-quality insulation.

The construction of frame houses is carried out in several stages. Initially, the most suitable plot of land is chosen, and after that the project of the future house is developed. Taking into account the peculiarities of the soil, the most suitable foundation is made.

Further the process of erecting a frame-type house is made without much time. As a rule, frame houses are manufactured in industrial conditions, so all of its elements have precise geometric dimensions. In connection with this, its assembly does not require special skills and the use of special tools.

Roofs of different configurations are suitable for frame houses. But experts recommend giving preference to mansard, hip, multi-pinch, and gable . For the frame, it is best to use wood, metal or lightweight thin-walled structures. The most popular are frameworks for houses of the specified type, made of wood.