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For hundreds of years, our ancestors built houses from wood, during which time many new, modern building materials appeared, but people invariably return to natural materials, and wood is rightfully considered the best of them.

Wooden houses:

warm,
reliable,
beautiful,
durable.

But they have another important advantage: a wooden house is quite simple to build. Having 3 people who know how to use carpentry and plumbing tools as assistants, in one season you can build a good wooden house, from profiled or laminated timber, and with your own hands.

Important: You can lay the foundation in advance while it’s warm, and build the house itself when the cold weather sets in.

What is timber

The most popular are two types. Profiled timber is a wooden product with a square or rectangular cross-section.

The beam can be smooth, geometrically correct in shape. Or profiled, having a certain profile that allows the product to be joined more tightly at the mating points.

Glued laminated timber appeared relatively recently; it can be called a product of new, advanced technologies.

Visually, it looks like a profiled one. But the production technology is more complex. Glued laminated timber consists of several layers of wood, bonded using a special technology. It is stronger, more durable, and easier to work with.

Important: Profiled timber can shrink up to 50 mm per 1 m, depending on the dryness of the timber. Glued laminated timber shrinks, on average, by 10-15 mm.

The thickness of the timber ranges from 90 mm to 275 mm.

The most popular profile cross-sections are:

100 mm by 150 mm.
100 mm by 200 mm.
150 mm by 200 mm.
180 mm by 200 mm.

With a maximum standard length of up to 12m.

Wall length

Wall width

Wall height

Beam section

150x150 mm. 180x180 mm. 200x200 mm.

Beam length

5 m. 6 m. 7 m. 8 m. 9 m. 10 m. 11 m. 12 m.

We are preparing a project

You won’t be able to build from timber without a project.

It is no secret that in the vast expanses of the CIS there are many countries, but the level of bureaucracy is practically the same. We provide a list of the main documents that you will need to prepare.

A foundation drawing is required, along with a detailed description with a full breakdown of the material, composition, depth, etc. As well as detailed data on the soil, composition, quality, groundwater, etc.
Next number, the building plan. You prepare it based on the foundation drawing, but also with a detailed description.
Then you need a floor plan, a detailed plan. In it, indicate in detail the partitions, stoves, fireplaces, windows, doors, etc.
Another really important document is the planking. Simply put, this is a detailed cross-sectional drawing of the walls of a house. After screeding, you can place an order for the production of timber, it will be made for you and labeled like a designer. Next, just look at the numbers and collect.
Specification of every detail of the house.
Detailed drawing of the roof, with a detailed description of all layers.
Final view of the house.

Please note: take seriously the description of the timber itself, what kind of wood, what kind of profile, level of dryness of the timber, etc. This will eliminate any misunderstandings when ordering.

The package of documents is solid, of course, you can resist, although the work is painstaking, you are quite capable of it yourself. But advice, don’t waste your time. Collecting papers may take longer than the construction itself. Trust the professionals, on our website they will be happy to help you and it will cost you much less than doing it yourself.

Laying the foundation

To build houses from timber, a capital, expensive foundation is not required. These buildings are relatively light in weight.

For construction

Shallow strip foundation. This type of foundation is laid in a trench and has a maximum depth of 50 cm.
Mixed or strip-column foundation. This type is similar to the tape type. But in all important nodes, it is reinforced in the form of concrete pillars.
Columnar. This foundation is based on pillars connected by a concrete or metal grillage.
On screw metal piles or piles with screws. A product of modern technology. Corrosion-resistant metal piles are screwed into the ground and connected with a grillage. The foundation is convenient, also because it is easy to repair.
On wooden stilts, is rarely used at this time since wood, no matter how you treat it, still deteriorates in the ground.
On concrete piles. The foundation is excellent, but expensive. To drive a concrete pile, you will need special construction equipment.

To build from timber, the first 4 options are enough. The instructions below, with minor amendments, are suitable for the first 3 types of foundation.

Tape

Any foundation begins with markings. For marking we use ordinary wooden pegs and fishing line. At a distance of 30-40 cm from the designed wall, we drive in pegs and stretch the fishing line.
The body of the foundation will be marked not by driven pegs, but by a fishing line.

Important: after stretching the fishing line, you should measure the diagonals. The distance along the diagonals must be strictly the same. Even the slightest discrepancy indicates incorrect angles, and you will end up with an asymmetrical foundation.

We remove the soil to a depth of 50 cm. Consider the thickness of the formwork. Check the bottom of the trench for level.
Next we make 2 pillows up to 10 cm each. Sand, plus crushed stone.
Let's start installing the formwork.
We put in waterproofing, the most budget option is roofing felt or thick, technical polyethylene.
We weld or knit a reinforced metal frame.
We fill it with concrete; it is better to fill it all at once, comprehensively. Order a mixer, pour the foundation in one go and wait for it to harden.
Remove the formwork and add a cushion of crushed stone in its place.

Mixed foundation

It differs from the previous strip one by the presence of reinforcing pillars at the corners of the structure and in the most stressed nodes. Therefore, to the above, we add instructions on how to fill the pillars with your own hands.

We drill a hole under each pillar to a depth of 1 m.
We make a similar layer of sand and crushed stone.
We roll up a pipe from roofing felt in 2-3 layers and secure it with tape.
We insert the pipe into the pit, mount the reinforcement cage, 200 mm high above the general level of the foundation.
Before the main pouring, make the base of the pillar. To do this, pour the solution into the pipe and lift the pipe, allowing the solution to spread. When the solution has hardened a little, begin pouring the entire foundation.

Columnar foundation type

The pillars in this foundation can be made as in the previous version, from concrete. So, lay it out of brick, in the form of a cabinet.

Just lay out the cabinet with a well, insert a reinforcement cage inside and fill it with concrete.

The cabinets themselves are leveled and a grillage is mounted on them.

The grillage can be concrete, then formwork is made on the pillars in the form of a bathtub, waterproofed, reinforcement is installed and concrete is poured. Or it is welded from metal, which is attached to the reinforcement frame of the pillars.

Making crowns

The crowns are the first row of timber. To build a good house from timber, pay close attention to the installation of crowns.

The video in this article clearly shows installation with dowels.

Making the floor

At this stage, you should lay the foundation of the floor, a rough version. The final finishing will be done along with the interior finishing.

If you are building a relatively small building, a bathhouse or a garden house. It will be enough for you to lay an additional belt of timber around the perimeter, fasten it to the crown and mount logs on this belt.

But if the house occupies a large area, the approach will be slightly different.

If the square footage is large, separate pedestals should be laid out to support the floor, something similar to a separate foundation for the floor.

Depending on the composition of the soil, we lay the columns to a depth of up to half a meter.
We make them square 40x40 or 50x50. Laying pitch is from 50 to 90 cm.
We lay and compact sand and crushed stone in layers up to approximately 10 cm.
We make a small reinforcement frame, up to 10 cm high, install it and fill it with concrete.
Next, we waterproof this base and lay out the brick cabinet up to the level of the beams.
We put waterproofing again and install the beams.
We attach the logs to the beams with self-tapping screws.
Between the joists, using a corner, we install waterproof plywood.
We waterproof and tape all joints.
We lay insulation on top and cover it with a subfloor.

We build walls

If you did everything correctly before, then building walls from timber with your own hands will not be difficult for you.

The profiled timber already has special grooves, they will facilitate the connection.
Make the corner connection as you like; there are 3 types of corner joints:

Back to back.
Half a tree.
Through the root thorn.

Be sure to lay insulation between the beams.
Check the level of each laid beam and fix it with a dowel.
In the window area, leave technological gaps for shrinkage.

Important: when you install a load-bearing wall or support columns under the roof in a house, you should not rigidly attach them to the roof at first. Secure with self-tapping screws and that’s enough. When the house starts to settle down and you walk around, you will have to adjust the height of the support. When it sits down, secure it completely.

This video will tell you about the intricacies of building walls.

We begin installation of the roof

The roof is a fairly important stage of construction, but you can install it yourself.

To begin, knock down a template from light boards. You will install the rafters along it.
Next, we set the beginning and end of the structure according to the template.
Between the installed rafters, at control points, according to the level, we pull the strings from the fishing line.
Guided by the strings, controlling the level and template, we mount the remaining rafters.
We stuff the sheathing on top and fasten it underneath with a stapler, overlapping the vapor barrier.
We lay insulation under the vapor barrier, between the rafters, and cover it with another layer of vapor barrier.
Next, we finally fix it with the bottom layer of the sheathing; you can now attach the cladding to it according to your taste and budget.
On top, the most budget option is to cover the top sheathing with roofing felt and slate sheets on top of it.

When choosing technology and material for building a house, many owners prefer houses made of timber. This decision is due to several positive aspects, including the ability to independently carry out all the necessary work. Let's consider how to build houses from timber with your own hands so that the end result is a beautiful and reliable building.

The choice of suitable quality wood is the first and one of the most important aspects that determines the success of construction. And since wood, like any other material, has its own characteristics and advantages, it is worth taking a responsible approach to its selection and purchase.

The first characteristics that you should pay attention to when choosing wood are its density and strength. This indicator is different for different types of wood, and there are even some that are in no way inferior to metal. Therefore, during the selection process, it is important to pay attention to this, since even a small house made of timber must be built in such a way as to withstand heavy loads without problems.

Here are the basic requirements that a good log house must meet:

walls must be strong, reliable and durable;
the level of heat and noise insulation must be sufficiently high;
the project must be designed in such a way that loads do not provoke subsidence and deformation of the walls.

If you decide to build a house from timber, then achieving these indicators is more than realistic. And, nevertheless, you still have to put up with some of the shortcomings of wood. For example, timber has an extremely low level of fire safety. In addition, it tends to react negatively to precipitation, partially deforming as a result of its impact.

Important! The process of sedimentary deformation is especially relevant for the first few years of operation of the house. In the future, if this is observed, it will be to a much lesser extent.

It is best to build a house from timber from coniferous trees. Thus, you will receive several advantages at once: the service life of such timber is quite long, while it is extremely resistant to rotting processes, has a low weight, which has a positive effect on the foundation and does not crack over time.

Thus, choosing the right material is no less important than compliance with the prescribed construction technology. During the purchasing process, you should pay attention to the quality of the purchased wood, choosing only the best material that can last for many years.

Do-it-yourself timber house: which is better, solid, glued or profiled timber?

There are two types of timber: solid and profiled. Both options are used for building houses, but in order to make a choice in favor of the most suitable option, it is worth considering the advantages and disadvantages of both.

Construction of a wooden house from profiled timber: advantages and disadvantages

If profiled timber is used for construction, a profile will be required. In this case, these could be tenons or crown grooves. With their help, the timber is fastened along its entire length, after which it is polished. Typically, timber for construction is sold in a completely finished form, so the owner can only assemble the structure from the provided elements. Here are the advantages of such a solution:

The resistance to deformation of such buildings is extremely high;
with this technology, costs are significantly reduced;

the technology for building such a house is somewhat simpler than in all other cases;
the surface of the walls is smooth, which eliminates the need for additional sheathing;
Rain and melt water will not collect inside the walls, so the level of protection against rot can also be called quite high.

Important! In the process of producing high-quality profiled timber, certain calculations are made that help prevent precipitation from getting into the crown joints.

The clear and beautiful shape of the material allows you to carry out all the necessary construction work as quickly as possible and at the same time with high quality. In addition, such houses are characterized by a high level of thermal insulation and have an attractive appearance.

Once the profiled house is settled, there is no need to waste time and effort caulking the walls. The natural wind protection of the walls of such a house will be quite sufficient, and the thermal insulation is also quite decent due to the high density of the crown joints.

Of course, like any other material, profiled timber also has its drawbacks. For example, it does not tolerate any atmospheric influences well. In addition, the material ignites extremely easily and actively supports combustion. In order to somehow reduce these negative factors, the wood must be treated with a special protective impregnation.

Important! Due to exposure to natural atmospheric humidity in warm weather, timber cracks quite often. Therefore, it is worthwhile to look for a material whose humidity was initially reduced to no less than 20%. They do this by resorting to chamber drying technology.

Another important aspect is that the thickness of the walls made of profiled timber is not enough for comfortable living in the rather harsh climate of our country. Therefore, it is best to resort to additional external insulation.

Construction of a wooden house from timber: advantages of using solid timber

Of course, it is worth paying attention to the construction of houses from solid timber. Despite the fact that its appearance is significantly inferior to the first option, it is used quite widely in construction and has some advantages. One of the main ones is cost. Another important factor is that during the preparation of wood, its natural moisture content is preserved, which significantly reduces the duration of the preparatory stage and eliminates the need for a number of additional measures.

Buying solid timber is somewhat easier than any other type, since the production of this material takes significantly less time. In addition, in order to build a high-quality house from timber, the use of special equipment is not required.

But this solution also has its drawbacks:

The surface of the walls will definitely require serious finishing work, which will increase costs. Most often, such houses are sheathed with siding or clapboard;
there is still a danger of acquiring low-quality material due to inexperience;

solid timber is susceptible to fungus, since no special drying procedure is provided. This can be partly solved with the help of special impregnations, but this will also entail costs;
Due to the roof joints, such a house is blown quite heavily. Therefore, you will have to think about high-quality thermal insulation in any case;
Very often, after shrinkage, cracks appear in the wood.

Features of building houses from laminated veneer lumber

Turnkey houses made of laminated veneer lumber are not uncommon today. This wood product is very actively used in construction and is quite suitable for independent implementation of the project. One of the main advantages of this solution is that the frame of the house is built quite quickly. The walls are extremely durable and can withstand heavy loads.

Thanks to a special production technology, you don’t have to worry that the laminated timber will crack or deform under the weight of the roof, due to the fact that the fibers of the lamellas are directed in different directions. Glued laminated timber can be called an environmentally friendly material. True, there is one subtlety here - during production, it is important how high-quality the adhesive composition was used, since it is its components that can have a negative impact on the health of people living in the house. That is why the price of a house made of laminated veneer lumber should not be too low.

Glued laminated timber resists fire better than all other similar materials. For such a house to catch fire, it will take approximately 10 minutes of continuous exposure to open fire. This type of timber is also resistant to rotting and mold.

Interesting! Insects do not live in walls made of glued beams, since each part is thoroughly dried and held together very tightly. For the same reason, rainwater and snow do not get inside.

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Taking into account the price of building houses from laminated veneer lumber, before starting construction it is useful to pay attention to what the owners of such buildings say, because only they can provide the most truthful information about the quality and practicality of using such houses.

“We contacted a company that builds houses from laminated veneer lumber on a turnkey basis. The construction itself took approximately 1.5 months. This is our second year living here and we have already survived one winter. I can say that the house is very comfortable. The heat is retained well, and there are no problems with the wind blowing.”

Vyacheslav, Yaroslavl

“It’s not surprising that the cost of a house made of laminated veneer lumber is the highest. While I was studying the options, I read many times that this is the best option. That's why I built one for myself. In general, wooden houses made of laminated veneer lumber are like a good construction set: it’s extremely easy, pleasant to work with, and everything is done very quickly.”

Yuri, Krasnodar

Wooden houses made of timber: preparation for independent construction

Having decided which type of timber is most suitable for building your house, you can move on to preparatory work and purchasing materials. The easiest way is to order a beam of the required size. Then all that remains to be done is to put it in a box according to the instructions from the manufacturer.

During the preparation process, be sure to ensure that the wood used is of the proper quality. If large cracks are detected (especially through ones), the element must be replaced. It is also necessary to inspect for traces of insects. In addition, we should not forget about the importance of treating the material with antiseptic agents.

In order to carry out all the necessary work on constructing a structure yourself, you will need a set of tools, which must include:

electric or gasoline saw;
building level;
electric drill;
yardstick;
perforator;
axe;
hammer;
electric screwdriver;
nails, screws and other fasteners.

It is equally important to have a drawing of a house made of timber. In the process of drawing up a detailed plan, all necessary calculations must be carried out. And although all this can be done independently, many prefer to turn to specialists to eliminate the risk of an error that could lead to serious consequences.

On what foundation should you build a house made of timber: rules for choosing

Having prepared all the necessary drawings and materials, you can begin laying the foundation of the future house. And in order to choose the most suitable type of foundation in a particular case, it is worth taking into account the following factors:

characteristics of the soil available on the site;
calculations that allow you to determine the expected load on the foundation;
other design features of the house.

Both wooden and concrete foundations can be used as a base. Moreover, they often resort to the second option, laying a brick plinth on top, and then laying timber walls on top. Although a wooden base is also quite acceptable.

The construction of a timber house can be carried out on a columnar foundation, as well as on a strip foundation. They also resort to both deep and shallow foundations. But given the small final weight of the structure, usually the base is not made too large. Most often, 50-70 cm is enough for the house to stand securely.

How to build one-story houses from timber: step-by-step instructions for building walls

Building a house from timber with your own hands without construction experience is actually not such a bad idea as it might seem at first glance. It is quite possible to do the installation yourself, especially if you decide on the assembly technology in advance. The walls themselves are laid out in rows, simply laying the next layer on top of the previous one until the wall reaches the desired size.

The fit of the logs to each other is ensured by special grooves. But these places must be additionally insulated to prevent heat loss. And in order to increase the strength of the walls, it is recommended to additionally fasten the beams together using special spikes.

There will be a minimum amount of hassle if you use untreated pine timber, since due to its low weight, laying out can be done manually, without using special equipment.

When erecting timber walls yourself, it is worth remembering two basic rules:

all seams must be caulked to reduce the wind flow of the walls;
After the walls are laid, they must be opened with a special compound that will give them additional strength and fire resistance.

Otherwise, anyone can build one-story houses from timber: glued, solid or profiled. A simple but effective technology will make the structure durable and reliable.

How to build a house from timber: features of roof and floor installation

In an attempt to save money on building a house made of timber, many make the common mistake of not paying due attention to the quality of the roof. Cheap materials, such as ondulin, are often used for it. Doing this is strictly not recommended, since the roof is, first of all, safety.

Depending on the capabilities, as well as the individual preferences of the developer, the roof can have a very different look. It depends on the type of roofing and rafter system. But in any case, each section should be equipped using boards of different sizes, for example, if elements of 150x40 mm were chosen for the rafters, then 100x40 mm should be taken for the racks and braces.

As for the features of floor arrangement, the main factor here is the choice of the home owners. The main thing is to take care of the proper level of heat and waterproofing so that the coating does not soon become unusable. The same applies to ceiling installation.

Important! If the house has a basement or basement, it is worth paying attention to the issue of waterproofing it. In this case, it is necessary to lay a layer of waterproofing material before leveling or pouring the screed.

In order to ensure the proper level of waterproofing in a wooden house, the following materials can be used:

waterproofing in rolls;
coating materials;
filling systems;
penetrating moisture protection.

Of course, houses made of timber require investments for permanent residence, but it is better to immediately take care of having a high-quality foundation and roof, so that in the future you will not have to correct the consequences of mistakes made. The same applies to all materials for thermal and waterproofing.

Features of finishing a house made of timber: photo examples

Having understood the peculiarities of the technology of building houses from timber, it is worth paying attention to some of the nuances of finishing. First of all, work is carried out on the installation of interior partitions, windows and doors. After this, the subfloor, insulation and finishing coating are laid. Be sure to finish the ceiling.

Important! All work on laying communications (water supply, energy supply and heating) must be completed before the start of finishing work.

As for the exterior decoration, there are many options: you can leave everything as is, so that the log house looks as natural as possible. But in this case, you should make sure that the timber you use looks attractive enough for this. Another option is to cover the walls using siding and then paint it. Lining and other similar materials are used in the same way.

Turnkey timber houses: examples, projects, prices and descriptions

Despite the simplicity of the technology, not every site owner wants to bother with building a house on their own. Therefore, there are special companies that are ready to build a turnkey house from timber, implementing one of the standard ones or your personal project. Let's consider what the best construction companies are ready to offer their clients.

Turnkey house made of profiled timber from the DomaTo company

The first standard project of a turnkey timber house, the price and quality of which will pleasantly please the customer, is called D1. It covers an area of 7x9 m and its total area is just over 125 m². Such dimensions allow the whole family to comfortably accommodate.

This house is made of timber with an attic, that is, in fact it has 1.5 floors. In addition, the plan includes a spacious terrace, as well as a spacious balcony on the top floor of the house. In the summer, this area is simply irreplaceable for recreation.

Let's take a closer look at the technical characteristics and features of this structure:

Initially, the project provides for a columnar foundation, but if desired, the company’s specialists are ready to individually calculate a strip or pile-screw foundation for your home;

the strapping is made of 100x150 mm timber. Elements of the same size are placed as floor joists, in increments of 90-100 cm;
for the walls of the first floor, profiled timber 95 (145 or 190) mm by 145 mm on jute fabric is used. Interior partitions are made of timber 95x145 mm;
the walls of the second floor are profiled timber 95x145 mm;
The windows are provided with double glazing. All accessories are also included. The entrance door is metal, without fittings;
for rafters, boards of 40x100 or 150 mm are used, maintaining a pitch of no more than 90 cm;
the roof of the house is ondulin (you can choose the color: brown, red or green);
the height of both the first and second floors is 2.5 m. Lining is used for lining the ceilings;
The staircase to the second floor is wooden and can be either single or double flight.

The exact cost of building a house made of turnkey timber will be calculated individually by the company’s specialists, taking into account many factors, including the individual wishes of clients. The only thing that can be stated with complete certainty is the cost of materials that this company offers:

timber 100x150 mm – 744 rubles;
timber 150x150 mm – 806 rub.;
timber 150x200 mm – 898 rub.

We can say with confidence that building houses from turnkey timber may not be the cheapest option, but it is more than worth it, since it saves you from having to do everything yourself.

Helpful advice! Before you finally decide on the company that will build your house, it is advisable to talk with specialists from several companies. You can order free construction cost estimates from them, and then choose the most profitable one for yourself.

To summarize, we can say that a house made of timber is a great idea, which, in fact, is not so difficult to implement. Almost all the necessary work, if desired, can be carried out independently. You can also contact one of the companies that specializes in this issue and can quickly and efficiently build a turnkey house from laminated veneer lumber.

“Woodstyle” - a house made of laminated veneer lumber: photos, description, reviews, cost

You can consider in more detail the question of how much it costs to build a house from timber using the example of this model. The construction company advertises the cost from 1,303,170 rubles. At the same time, the total area of the house is 118.37 m² (9.7x9.3 m).

So, this price for a house made of laminated veneer lumber from the manufacturer “Kedr” includes the following types of work:

laying the foundation;
construction of walls made of laminated veneer lumber 2.7 m high. The assembly technology involves the use of wooden dowels, which are located at a distance of 1.5 m. In addition, a 5-mm flax-jute fabric is laid between the crowns. All surfaces must be treated with a protective compound;
For floors, a waterproofing material is used - hydroglass insulation;
to cover between floors, beams of 50x200 mm are used;
for the attic floor, 50x150 mm timber is used;
rafters – timber 50x200 mm. made from edged boards 25x100, the pitch of which is 25 cm. It is used as a roofing material.

Interesting! This company offers its clients an interesting service - weekly photo reports on the work done by email. This allows you to observe the process without wasting time traveling to the construction site.

Turnkey one-story timber houses: project OD-7 8x12

As an example of a one-story house, consider the project proposed by the Domabrus company. The price of building a house from timber in this case directly depends on the thickness of the material used. Customers are offered three options to choose from:

timber 100x150 mm – 720,000 rubles;
timber 150x150 mm – 806,000 rubles;
timber 200x150 mm – 900,000 rubles.

Initially, a support-column foundation is provided, however, it is possible to replace it with a pile-screw foundation for an additional fee. For tying, timber of natural humidity 150x150 mm is used for the 1st row and 150-100 mm for the 2nd row. The floor joists are made of 50x150 mm timber in increments of 60 to 70 cm.

The material used for the walls is timber of natural humidity 90x140 mm along with jute insulation, the thickness of which is 4 mm. For partitions, the same timber is used, but without insulation. The log house is assembled on wooden birch dowels.

For the ceiling, take a beam of 50x100 mm in increments of 60-70 cm, and then additionally hem Eurolining of category “B” and roll insulation, which provides the proper level of thermal insulation. Vapor barrier material is laid on both sides. Usually "Nanoizol" or its analogues are used.

The rafters are 50x100 mm timber, located at a distance of 800 mm. “Ondulin” is used as a roofing material in one of three colors: brown, cherry or green. The 30-centimeter overhang is hemmed with clapboard.

The windows in the house are wooden, with double glazing, as well as all the necessary fittings. In addition, solid interior doors are also installed.

Helpful advice! If you are in no hurry to move, you can order a house made of timber for shrinkage. In this case, the structure must stand for 6-12 months without finishing materials.

Finnish houses made of laminated veneer lumber: what is it and how do they differ from the rest

Having become interested in the question of how to build a house from timber, every reader will certainly come across the wording “Finnish house from timber”. Let's look at what it is and what advantages these buildings have.

These houses got their name thanks to a Finnish company that produced laminated veneer lumber of excellent quality. Thanks to the latest technologies, as well as considerable experience in this field, their products have gained a leading position in the market, which was the reason for the appearance of this name.

What advantages do they have in comparison with their Russian counterparts and why do many prefer them? The answer is extremely simple - it all depends on the quality of the raw materials used. Of course, the market situation is constantly changing, and today many domestic companies are quite capable of competing with Finnish ones, but the reputation of the latter still keeps them at the forefront.

The price of a house made of timber, built using Finnish technology, is determined by many factors and aspects. This includes the materials used, as well as the size and complexity of the structure. All this can be calculated in advance by drawing up a detailed project and estimate.

What secret does Finnish-made laminated timber keep? Historically, in the post-war years, Finnish producers abandoned the use of trees that grew on their own. For this purpose, areas throughout the country were specially planted. The same growing conditions and care did their job, and almost all the trees were the same size and shape, which significantly increased the quality of the laminated veneer lumber that was made from them.

Interesting! Today, Finnish houses have extremely little in common with Finland, and in fact this phrase practically means just profiled timber made using special technology.

It is important to understand that the price of building houses from this type of timber is almost never low, and is usually at least 2 times higher than its Russian counterparts. This is due to many factors, including careful product quality control, as well as our own unique manufacturing technology.

Rules for caring for a house made of timber: how to extend the life of a wooden house

Looking through the options for houses made of timber: photos, prices and characteristics, many wonder what needs to be done to make the structure last as long as possible. Let's consider the recommendations of experts on how to properly care for a wooden house and what can be done for each of its component parts:

The roof of a timber house requires additional protection from moisture, since it is this that leads to the destruction of the structure. To avoid this, the outer roof covering must be solid and of high quality, and technical inspection must be carried out at least 2 times a year. You also need to regularly clean the roof of dry leaves, moss, lichens, etc. Otherwise, moisture may accumulate there. It is extremely important to prevent scratches on the surface, since even seemingly minor defects can cause a serious reduction in the performance of the roof.
The walls of a house made of timber also require maintenance, which should be reflected in regular treatment with a protective composition that prevents the appearance of fungus and mold. Joints are considered the most problematic area, so more attention needs to be paid to their inspection and processing. It will also be extremely useful to treat the surface with fire retardants, which will prevent combustion and protect the house in the event of a fire.
Oddly enough, windows and window openings of a wooden house also require careful maintenance. So, in order to prevent rotting processes, it is necessary to apply special compounds to them several times during the year in the following order: antiseptic, primer, water-dispersion paint.

If you regularly pay due attention to a wooden house, you can be sure that it will serve well for many years, without succumbing to the destructive effects of external factors.

How to build a house from timber yourself: video instructions for beginners

Since the price of a turnkey prefabricated timber house is often quite high for buyers, many prefer to carry out the installation themselves. And in order to avoid common mistakes in this case, it is worth watching the training video. Building a house from timber is a task that is feasible for everyone. You just need to listen to some tips and recommendations.

Both before and today, building a log house with your own hands was considered a labor-intensive process. However, living in such a house is a real dream for any person who respects natural materials. In addition to beauty and comfort, houses made of wood have good thermal insulation properties; in winter the rooms are always warm, and in summer direct sunlight cannot fully warm the timber, which allows you to stay cool.

Construction from timber is not only about laying logs on top of each other, it includes the stages of preparing material, pouring the foundation, erecting walls and covering the house with a roof. Insulation of the roof and underground space can be used as additional work. Stage-by-stage construction of a house from timber is what this article will discuss.

Wood selection

Before you build a house from timber with your own hands, you should make a choice of the material from which the house will be built; several options can be considered. The main criteria when choosing wood include:

Depravity - many varieties have a very high strength index, some in this parameter can be comparable to metal;

Thermal conductivity coefficient - depending on the type of wood, it may vary slightly, but in general the ratio is approximately the same for all varieties;
Price – in this category, beams with higher moisture resistance and those that are denser will be more expensive.

Most often, coniferous types of wood are chosen for construction from timber, this is due to the low thermal conductivity coefficient and durability of such a material. Needles are less susceptible to rotting processes and can withstand significant loads.

The difference between solid and profiled timber

Both types are suitable for building houses from timber with your own hands, but it is important to know the difference between them in order to choose the right material.

The difference between profiled timber, as the name suggests, is the presence of tenons and grooves on its surface, in the upper and lower planes. The tenon and groove occupy the entire length of the beam, and have a well-treated surface, this allows connections to be made to each other like a large construction set.

Here are the main advantages of building from profiled timber:

Dimensions - this material for houses made of timber has standard sizes, and if necessary, can be ordered individually. The surface is well processed, and the joining elements are adjusted exactly to size;
Resistance to deformation - due to the fact that this material almost always undergoes a drying procedure before processing, it does not deform during operation. Another factor that indirectly affects the elimination of deformation is a special shrinkage groove;
Protection from rotting - thanks to its flat surface and tight fit, water does not have the opportunity to accumulate in the cracks, even during periods of sudden temperature changes, ice cannot penetrate into the cracks when frost and thaw change;
Additional work - there is no need to waste time on insulating joints with caulking after shrinkage;
Ease of performing the work - building a house from timber with your own hands is simplified by the fact that all the elements are assembled according to the diagram and you still need to try to do the assembly incorrectly. This has a positive effect on the deadlines for completing work.

A short list of disadvantages of building from profiled timber includes:

There are more disadvantages, but you can deal with all of them when building a house from timber with your own hands:

Finishing work - construction from solid timber rarely ends with the simple construction of walls. If this is not a bathhouse or utility room, the surface of the house should be additionally sanded, varnished or covered with clapboard;
Susceptibility to rotting - the natural moisture of solid timber has this consequence. To combat this phenomenon, you should treat the surface of the house with antiseptic agents every year, and then the wall will not rot;
Caulking – should be done several times. Immediately during construction, caulking the joints of walls and corners will only help in the first year. After each shrinkage, this procedure will have to be repeated;
Longitudinal cracks - during the drying period their occurrence will be inevitable.

DIY timber house step by step instructions

Like any building, a house should start with a foundation and before building a house, you should clear the area of excess rubbish for convenient marking, and then build a house from timber with your own hands according to the plan:

Marking - for a small house made of timber 6x6 meters, for example. It won't cause any particular difficulty. Drive four pegs into the corners and check that the diagonals match in length;
A trench is needed only in the case of a strip foundation; it must be dug to a depth of 800-1000 mm;
The holes are suitable for a columnar foundation; their depth should be approximately the same level, and the width should be equal to the bayonet of a shovel. Depending on the size of the house, their number should be determined, on the basis that the distance between them should not exceed 600-700 mm;
Pillow - the first layer of the foundation should be a layered pillow of sand and crushed stone. It will provide acceptable play for the foundation. The sand is poured first and compacted, then crushed stone follows and is also compacted. How to make layers denser? You can water the bottom of the trench;
Installation of formwork - the formwork should be raised to a height slightly greater than the desired foundation level. The easiest way is to make formwork from boards with a thickness of at least 30 mm (to avoid pushing through the concrete under pressure).
Pouring concrete - if the house is small, then this process can be done manually or by mixing the ingredients using a concrete mixer.

Concrete composition

There are several options, let’s focus on the one that can easily withstand timber walls with your own hands, based on one batch in a concrete mixer:

3 buckets of sand;
1 bucket of crushed stone;
1 bucket of cement grade no lower than 400;
Water as needed.

Preparing the foundation for building a house from timber with your own hands - after it has stood for 3-4 days, you can remove the formwork and begin processing it. You should heat the bitumen over a fire and brush the entire surface of the foundation; the layer should be thick enough. When the bitumen has hardened, you can roll out the roofing material over the entire surface. For more reliable protection, you should apply a second layer of roofing material, having previously lubricated the first with bitumen.

Walls and floor

If you do not know how to properly build a house from timber, then below is the method for constructing walls:

The first crown - for greater reliability, the assembly of a house from timber is carried out with a larch board with a cross-section of at least 150x50 mm under the crown. Antiseptic-impregnated beams are usually joined in the corners using a half-timber joint; this is considered the toughest joint, and it is quite airtight;
The wedding board is placed so that rotting does not spread from the timber, but from it. Once this process begins, replacing the board will not be difficult, which cannot be said about the first crown.
Laying logs - if the foundation is sufficiently wide, the logs are laid directly on it, but if the first crown completely covers it or the foundation is made using the pillar method, they should be cut into the crown. There is also the option of independent genders, but this is a topic for a separate article. The distance between them varies depending on their cross-section, but should not be more than 1 meter and less than 40 cm. The logs are installed at the end for greater rigidity of the future floor;
Subfloor - for laying it, use a board after initial processing. Gradually build up the floor, driving nails from it into logs no shorter than 100 mm long. For this operation, a board with a thickness of 25-50 mm is used, it depends on the distance between the lags, the greater the distance, the thicker the board is needed;
Waterproofing layer - placed with the rough side to the board, secured around the perimeter using staples;
Insulation layer - polystyrene foam is usually used as insulation, but for greater environmental friendliness it can be replaced with mineral wool. The insulation does not need to be specially fixed;
A layer of vapor barrier is necessary to retain moisture formed in the atmosphere of the house; it must be secured around the perimeter, like waterproofing with a stapler, but not to the floor, but to the bottom of the walls;
Finish floor - usually consists of sanded boards.
Subsequent crowns - beams - their components can be of a smaller cross-section than the first. Corner locks can also be different, regardless of what the lock of the first crown was like. To preserve heat, each subsequent crown is caulked using flax or special strands.

Most often, when building a house from timber with your own hands, three types of locking connections are used:

Back to back;
Half a Tree;
Using a root tenon.

Dowels - the crowns are connected to each other using special wooden pins called dowels. Sometimes metal dowels are used. They securely fix the beam, preventing it from moving along the groove. Usually their length is enough to pierce from 2 to 4 beams; for this, a hole is drilled in them the length of the dowel.

Window and door openings are another complex element that is important not to miss when building a house from timber with your own hands without experience. To ensure that the beams do not sag in wide openings, they are supplied with specially prepared wooden boxes consisting of boards no less than 50 mm thick. The boxes can be replaced by installing temporary supports made of logs;

The last crown - it must completely repeat the first and, if necessary, be of a larger cross-section than the intermediate ones. The locking connection is made halfway across the tree;

Internal partitions - they must be erected last, after the load-bearing walls have been built. An exception may be a partition made to strengthen the structure of the house, and also serving as a load-bearing partition, in the case when the house is built more than 6x6 with your own hands;

Arrangement of the second floor - if you are building a two-story house, then you need to know that the second floor is erected after laying the ceiling on the first, which in turn will serve as a subfloor. The beams holding the ceiling are made of the same section as for the floor. Steam and waterproofing should not be used for the interfloor space, but insulation can serve as additional sound insulation.

Roof installation

Several types of roofs are used in the construction of houses made of timber; let’s consider the most popular of them – gable. You can make it yourself, and the space under such a roof can be used as a small room.

Flooring - first of all, when assembling floor beams, you need to know that the step between them should not be less than 100 cm. For their manufacture, you can use a solid beam, or use the material as for joists with a section of 150x50 mm. The upper beam must be at least 100x100 mm in cross-section;
Frame for the roof - timber and boards of primary processing are used for it. It is necessary to assemble the rafters, then they are fixed with crossbars. A sheathing of boards 20-30 mm thick is assembled over them and you can proceed to the next stage;
Waterproofing - the film is placed with the rough side on the surface and secured with staples. In some cases, the film can be replaced with roofing felt, but this is less effective and will cost more;
Thermal insulation - most often mineral wool is used to insulate the roof;
Roof covering - there are enough varieties of materials for roofing that you can choose according to your pocket, but it is important that the house made of timber looks organically under the roof, and for this you need to either show your imagination or look at photographs on the Internet.

Finishing work

The final stage of construction is finishing the room; there are plenty of options on how to do this yourself; first you will need to choose a suitable interior design. Having chosen a hunting style, you can clad the walls with stone and animal skins; tiles that imitate the natural structure are also suitable; brickwork will look good in this design. But it’s up to you to decide what a house built with your own hands will look like; for this, you can look at photos of designs on this site.

Video: DIY timber house

The decision to build a house from timber is not made immediately or suddenly. It’s just that this technology, with a simpler assembly of walls, allows you to obtain excellent characteristics for housing: for the Moscow region, timber 195 mm thick is sufficient. With such a thickness of the external walls it will be warm, but to save on heating it is better to insulate it (10 mm mineral wool on the outside) and make a reversible façade. Then there will also be savings on heating.

Plasticity in processing is one of the advantages of wood

Which wood to choose

Coniferous wood is usually used to build a house. There are several reasons. Firstly, the increased content of resins, which are natural preservatives and antiseptics. Thanks to their presence, wood does not deteriorate for a long time. Secondly, affordable price. You can, of course, build a house from beech or oak beams, but the price will be simply exorbitant. Thirdly, the wood is soft and easy to process.

Of all the coniferous species, a house is most often built from pine beams. With good characteristics, it is relatively inexpensive. Houses made of larch and cedar are rarely built: they are too expensive. Spruce is even rarer, but for a different reason: it deteriorates the fastest, and is also difficult to process. So, regarding the type of wood, there is actually no choice. 95% of it is pine. But you need to understand the type of timber.

According to the processing method, timber can be:

Regular or solid, unplaned timber. Sawed from a single log, the cross-section is a quadrangle (square or rectangle).
Profiled timber. It is also cut from a single log, but is then processed: tenons and grooves are formed with milling cutters - profiles with the help of which one beam is joined to another. The side edges are also processed. They come out of the machine already planed. The section is of complex shape. The side edges can be smooth, rounded, figured - with chamfers, the shape of a “lock” - numerous beards and notches.
Glued timber. Outwardly similar to profiled, but assembled (glued) from several boards.

Let's look at the features of each type of timber regarding the construction of a house.

House made of ordinary timber

If earlier they said that they decided to build a house from timber, then they clearly understood the usual rectangular timber. There was simply no other one or it was too expensive: it was brought from abroad. Ordinary timber is the most affordable if you take the cost per cubic meter. But, as a result of all the required measures, the cost of construction may be higher than from a profiled one. It's all about the characteristics of the material. They lead to significant additional costs even at the construction stage: when building a house from unplaned timber, inter-crown insulation is necessarily used. Its geometry is not ideal, and if this is not done, the blowing through the gaps between the crowns will be very strong. The second feature is that the surface of the walls is uneven and it is impossible to do without finishing the inside and outside.

In addition to laying the inter-crown layer, the delivered log house is caulked, additionally sealing the seams. You need not just one caulk, but at least two, sometimes more. And all because it is made from wood with natural moisture. In practice this has the following consequences:

Another feature of a house made of ordinary timber: the walls are uneven. To give them a “decent” look, they are either sheathed with finishing materials or sanded. But grinding is a controversial undertaking: the inter-crown seal makes it almost impossible. Even if you manage to sand the timber, where should you put the seams?

So it turns out that the cost of the house may be higher as a result: to the cost of the timber, add inter-crown insulation, material for caulking and the work itself (and it is not cheap), the cost of external and internal finishing. Please also note that they deliver moldings to your site - bars of the ordered length. The bowls are cut on site. This means that the qualifications of carpenters must be high. How warm the corners will be depends on how the cut is made. And in a log house, it is the corners that are the most problematic place.

Features of profiled timber

When looking at profiled timber, the first thing that catches your eye is its almost ideal geometry and smooth surfaces. At least that's how it should be. If the workmanship is of good quality, no finishing is needed: the wall will immediately be even and smooth, even if it is ready for painting.

The second, also quite obvious feature, is that due to the fact that the edges that join two profiled beams have recesses and protrusions (locks), there cannot be through gaps. Manufacturers of profiled timber say that you can lay walls without inter-crown insulation: it will be warm anyway. But few people listen to them. They put in at least thin insulation. Some people use a thin backing for laminate, others use self-expanding tape for installing plastic windows, as well as jute tape and similar materials.

In the photo, by the way, the most common profile among developers lately is the “comb”. It can have a “tooth” of different heights and widths, and everyone loves it because, in theory, it is impossible to “blow through” it. However, even here they play it safe by laying insulation.

Several typical timber profiles (the two on the far right in the picture are laminated timber, but the exact same profile is made from solid wood)

In general, there are a lot of profiles. Some of them are in the photo. When choosing a supplier, you need to pay attention not only to the shape of the locks, but also to how they are made. The match in any pair should be maximum.

Having decided to build a house from timber with a profile, you need to decide on its humidity. Profiled timber can be of natural humidity (cheaper), or it can be chamber-dried with a humidity of no more than 14-16%. The features of lumber with natural moisture have already been considered, now let’s talk about chamber drying. The enterprise installs large drying ovens into which finished profiled timber is loaded. There, in conditions of elevated temperatures, it loses excess moisture. At the same time, all the processes that usually accompany drying wood occur in the chamber: it bursts, it twists. Accordingly, part is scrapped, and the rest is sold at a higher price. The reasons seem to be clear.

If you decide to build a house from kiln-dried timber, you can start finishing earlier. The log house should still stand, but it will take 9-12 months. At the same time, new cracks rarely form; existing ones only expand. But it is worth keeping in mind that due to the high costs of drying, most often they only reduce the humidity to operational - 16-18%, while chamber-drying wood is considered to be 8-12%.

In any case, the cracks will need to be sealed. Caulking is needed in very limited quantities: first of all, you will have to look at all the corners and notches, if any (this is what they call the places where the walls are attached). Even a well-made bowl can dry out unevenly, causing a gap to appear. The beam can also turn out, which will also lead to the appearance or expansion of a gap. So periodic revision of the angles is also required during operation. Wood is a living material and will change all the time. Also, after a year of sludge, you will have to repair too large cracks in the timber (without fanaticism, so that the tow does not open the crack).

The log house is assembled from numbered blanks with a molded bowl (numbers in blue at the ends)

The situation may be simpler with the assembly. If you just order lumber, you can cut corners from profiled timber, as from regular timber, on the site. But many enterprises, if they have a project, offer to take on part of the work themselves. Using a special program, they lay out the timber: they make a list of “spare parts” from which the house will be assembled. Then, according to this list, blanks are cut out, with molded bowls. The blanks are numbered and delivered ready-made to the site, where the house remains to be assembled like a construction set: folding the beams according to the numbers marked on the plan.

This is convenient, especially if you are going to build a house with your own hands without construction experience. It is clear that the service is not free, but you can save on paying carpenters: you do not need to assemble such a highly qualified designer. Only in this case, whether your house will be warm or not depends on how accurately the bowls are made in production. Sometimes there are companies that make very low-quality cuts. You can see several of these in the photo.

Poorly made bowls - the blowing will be incredible, and caulk will not help much

In general, it has its disadvantages and its advantages, but compared to ordinary timber, profiled timber is more convenient in construction, and in terms of price it may even be cheaper if you count the finishing.

Glued laminated timber

From the name it is clear that it consists of glued parts. First, the lamellas are cut out, treated with antiseptics, dried to a certain moisture content, and then glued together. Due to the complex manufacturing process, the price tag for this material is approximately 2.5-3 times higher than that of conventional material and 80-90% higher than that of profiled material.

What are its advantages? Properly made, it does not crack, it does not shrink: dry material cannot shrink, and glued beads should have a moisture content no higher than 12-15%. Therefore, the finishing process, if the width of the timber is sufficient to compensate for heat loss, can only be reduced to painting or varnishing, since protective impregnation is carried out at the enterprise (should, in any case).

What does laminated veneer lumber and its profiles look like?

Another consequence of the lack of shrinkage is that after just a few weeks, the folded frame can be immediately placed under the roof, and after another few weeks, finishing can begin. This time is necessary for the bowls to shrink, and the geometric dimensions of the laminated veneer lumber should not change. That is, there is a significant saving of time - everything, including finishing work, can be done in one season.

But are glued beads really that good? In terms of speed of construction, yes. But it has serious drawbacks. First: it is glued. This crosses out one of the main advantages of wood - environmental friendliness. Secondly, its vapor permeability is low. Many people build wooden houses precisely because of their ability to naturally regulate indoor humidity. Glued laminated timber lacks this due to the presence of layers of glue. Of all the advantages of wood, only its attractive appearance remains, but when finished with clapboard of the appropriate profile or a block house, it looks exactly the same. Therefore, the use of laminated timber to build a house is a very controversial issue.

Stages of building a house made of timber

A log house has several advantages:

The walls turn out to be light, which is why the load on the foundation is low, which means that the costs of its construction will be lower.
Wood is an elastic material and it compensates for small movements of the foundation without compromising the integrity of the building. And this, again, allows you to make shallow foundations on well-draining soils.

The choice of foundation type depends largely on the soil, but most often it is done if there is no need for a basement, you can put a columnar one (for small buildings of temporary residence - dachas, bathhouses, etc.) or without). It is advisable to base the choice on the results of geological research. The process is described in more detail.

While the foundation is “setting,” the wood is prepared. All timber and dowels are treated with antiseptics and fire retardants. Use compounds that do not form a film on the surface of the log. They will not interfere with the drying process. After preparing the timber, the actual construction of the house begins:

Cut-off waterproofing. To prevent the wood from the foundation from drawing moisture, it is necessary to lay a layer of hydrophobic material. Previously, two layers of roofing material were laid under the first crown. Today there are more modern materials - coating and roll. You can use them, and in combination: coat them, stick them on a roll.
Laying the trim crown. The timber is chosen without signs of blue, with a minimum number of knots. Preferably - from the middle part of the tree - with a maximum density of annual rings. It is additionally treated with impregnations intended for wood in direct contact with the ground. In order to ensure better preservation of the first crown, there is a trick: a wide board impregnated with bitumen mastic with waste is laid on the waterproofing. Another layer of waterproofing is placed on it, and the first crown is placed on top. All these layers are connected to the foundation with studs that are embedded in the foundation.
Rough floor. The floor logs are attached to the first crown - a beam with a section of 150 * 100 mm. They are laid in increments of at least 70 cm. To make it more convenient to work, subfloor boards are laid out along the joists without nailing them.
Assembling walls from timber. If a wall kit with ready-made bowls is not ordered, they are “slaughtered.” Cut out according to the template. A template is drawn from a piece of plywood, traced, and then cut out. A chainsaw is used more often, but a fairly high degree of proficiency with the tool is required: how warm the house will be depends on the accuracy of the cut. The shapes of the timber connection are shown in the picture.

We have already talked about laying inter-crown insulation: when using regular timber it is required, for profiled timber it is advisable in bowls, the rest is optional. The crowns are connected to each other by dowels - long round bars carved from a single piece of wood, dowels - rectangular in shape or pins - metal rods. In any case, a hole is drilled under the connection into which the connecting element is driven.

The order of work depends on the type of roof chosen. When installing a simple installation, rafter legs are installed, but the order is different. A windproof membrane is rolled out and secured onto the assembled rafter system. In this form, the house is left to dry out for a long period of time.
Door and window openings. To speed up drying and shrinkage, you can cut out window and door openings, install a frame or fixing strips. Door and window blocks are not installed until the main shrinkage is complete.

After a year or two, you can begin finishing work. All the time while the log house is settling, it is necessary to monitor the processes occurring in the wood. It is necessary to immediately inspect the corners and, if necessary, caulk them. Then monitor the condition of them, as well as the beam connections. If the dowels are driven in with great force, during drying the timber may hang on them, causing cracks to form. You can solve the problem by hammering: take a huge wooden hammer and knock on the walls, causing faster shrinkage. The same technique is used if the house is settling too slowly.

The video shows the main stages of how to build a house from timber. Despite the lyrical digressions, there is a lot of valuable information.

How to build a house from timber: photo report

They built such a house.

We ordered a wall kit for the project, and a strip foundation was poured under it.

They brought blanks with sawed-off bowls. They were carefully unloaded, while inspecting them for any defects. One beam turned out to be problematic - it was in the middle of the bundle and suffocated - it became covered with fungus. It was postponed for a separate “treatment”. The rest were covered with impregnation (Valti Pohusta) and stacked.

To avoid problems with fungus, a spacer is laid under each - boards lying across.

Rolls of insulation and dowels were also purchased. The Nagels were sent to bathe in the impregnation. They poured impregnation into the old bathtub and left them for half a day, then took them out and dried them.

The first crown - a half-beam - was laid on top of the waterproofing laid on the foundation. It has no grooves at the bottom.

It was pulled to the foundation with anchors to studs poured into concrete.

The first crown was laid. The one that was previously fixed on the foundation is often called “zero”.

Let's measure the diagonals. In order for the cups to stack without problems and to avoid distortion, they must be equal. The permissible distortion is a couple of millimeters.

Having aligned the diagonals, we drill holes for the dowels. To prevent holes larger/smaller than the required length, a wood stop was placed on the drill.

The walls are gradually growing. We fasten them in a checkerboard pattern with dowels.

In general, the timber is more or less normal, but there are problems with incorrectly sawed cups. When we lay the timber, we get a huge gap. The only way to combat this is to manually adjust the cups so that everything lies evenly.

It takes a long time to eliminate these inconsistencies, but gradually all the walls are laid out.

Walls made of profiled timber were removed

Let's start assembling the rafter system. First, as is customary, the two outer trusses are installed, then everything else, according to the project.

The finished sheathing was sheathed with roofing felt. So let's leave the house to dry.

Inside we lay out the subfloor boards, nailing every fifth one. They will dry along with the house.

Video on the topic

Mistakes that are made when building houses from profiled timber are described and discussed in detail in this video. Very helpful. Look.

Wood is one of the most environmentally friendly building materials, so the desire to have a wooden house is understandable. Timber structures are becoming popular today, so construction companies offer ready-made options, but they are usually not cheap. Making a house from timber with your own hands is not particularly difficult, so we will now look at the principles of this matter.

With proper processing and installation of wood, the structure is durable, and in practicality it cannot be compared even with a frame house. Not so long ago, wood for buildings was taken as a single log due to the difficulties in processing it. Now a popular option is timber. We will tell you how to build a house from timber.

Peculiarities

During construction, timber has a significant advantage over logs - less of it is needed, but there are also disadvantages. The seams between adjacent products are poorly protected from all kinds of precipitation, so they require special treatment. You can sheathe a structure made of timber with a certain material, but if this is not planned, then a chamfer of 20 by 20 mm must be removed from each timber.

The timber can also be subject to helical deformation, but modern technologies have helped get rid of this by creating a profiled timber with complex “protection”. Manufacturers of the material dry it thoroughly, which helps avoid shrinkage.

There is also glued laminated timber with increased strength indicators. Its important advantage is geometric stability, which does not allow the material to change shape under the influence of moisture.

Assembly technology

You can buy a ready-made kit for construction at the manufacturing plant and, upon arrival at the site, simply assemble it according to the plan. During installation, ties are used - metal pins with a special anti-corrosion coating. They are necessary for reliable fixation of the bars in a certain place.

Assembly order:

Foundation.
Geometry check.
Laying waterproofing followed by installation of the first level of timber.
The material is longitudinally fastened with a cross for attractiveness.
Assembling beams on wooden dowels with laying insulation between them.
After the walls are erected, interfloor ceilings are installed, including floor beams.
Rafter system. When developing it, 2% shrinkage of laminated veneer lumber is taken into account. The design uses sliding rafter fastenings.
Laying roofing.
Interior arrangement. Insulation of floors and walls, production of partitions and other works. This stage also includes the laying of utility lines.
Terrace. If it is provided, then it is necessary to start laying the floor from a special impregnated board, made with the expectation of long-term operation when exposed to external factors.
Installation of windows and doors.

Now let's look at the main points of how to build a house from timber in a little more detail.

Foundation

The foundation can be columnar, strip and slab. The columnar foundation is one of the simplest. To make it, you need asbestos-cement pipes, which will need to be inserted into the prepared holes. This type of foundation also has the disadvantage of a lack of connection between the resulting pillars. It is more practical to choose a pile analogue, in which the piles are connected by a reinforced concrete slab.

The slab foundation is a reinforced concrete slab on which construction will continue. It will require concrete and reinforcement in large quantities.

Strip foundations are the most common due to the many options with different functionality. For heavy loads, a type of foundation with the same cross-section is used, while for light houses a shallowly buried type is used, which costs less but is not inferior in reliability.

Walls

The walls must be assembled directly on the site. At the corners, the timber can be connected in one of two ways - with or without a protrusion. First, the strapping crown is laid on the prepared foundation and connected into half a tree. This type of fastening is used regardless of the selected connection of subsequent rows. The first floor should be about three meters high. When the walls are laid to the required level, they make the ceiling and begin the second floor, if one is planned.

You cannot build turnkey houses from timber! You need to first install the timber frame for shrinkage, and only do all the finishing work in the second stage, 4–6 months after shrinkage, otherwise there may be big troubles.

Materials

The sealant is used very often for wooden houses. Moss, felt or hemp are sold in convenient rolls, so cutting them into strips of the desired size is quite simple.

Floor

Insulation plays an important role in laying the floor, so the structure is made double. Insulation is placed between the two layers, which also soundproofs the room well. Using an edged board, a subfloor is created.

It is customary to hem this material from the bottom, but such fastening is not reliable. To improve the characteristics of the building, a cranial beam is used, which must be attached to the joists.

By following simple rules, you can easily build any shaped house from timber. Such buildings are distinguished by practicality, speed of construction and aesthetics.