The task of surprising, if not the whole world, then at least the neighbors, and most importantly, to please yourself and your family with an unusual house design, is not an easy one. To build a truly reliable and functional home, you need to think about a lot, calculate and plan everything. And given that our users prefer to build houses themselves, they have to combine an architect, a designer, a designer, and an engineer. In this week's topic, we study the rich experience of FORUMHOUSE and get acquainted with materials and technologies that will help build a beautiful, comfortable, unusual house.
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Original house designs are chosen for various reasons - they want to get away from standard designs and realize your dreams or save money due to an unusual design. The FORUMHOUSE portal has a lot of examples of unusual houses that delight their owners with both views and comfort. Let's get to know them better.
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A country house can take any form you like. The main thing is that the owners like it and be comfortable and cozy. We offer a selection of original countryside real estate projects from different countries.
Among the unusual building projects in Lately Triangular hut-like houses are becoming more and more popular. Why are they so attractive, and what disadvantages can they have? Let’s find out with FORUMHOUSE.
How to build the home of your dreams while spending a minimum of money? The answer is simple - use sea container and the experience of users of our portal.
In fact, our country life begins not with the purchase of a plot, but with the dream of our own home - cozy and unlike others. Choosing one is not easy, perhaps our review will help you with this.
Country residents do not always have the opportunity to grow whatever they want on their plot. For example, heat-loving plant species. But for real gardening fans there is a way out - an unusual greenhouse house. Here, energy-efficient technologies and a garden complex are combined in one home.
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Castle house for a small plot. This castle house is good decision for owners of small plots. Architect Sergei Kozhuro talks about the advantages of such a project, construction nuances and planning details, and also explains what technology can be used to implement such complex forms.
Art-House. Unusual house with your own hands. The author and performer of this amazing project is the artist and architect Egor Zolotarev. He calls his brainchild the “Mosaic House” because he plans to decorate it with mosaics. In the meantime, the house is an unusually shaped structure made of monolithic reinforced concrete. Egor did all the work with his own hands and is happy to share this experience.
Frame Barn House “Not like everyone else.” With my own hands. Builder Yuri Mavlyutov runs several topics on FORUMHOUSE. One of them is about its construction own home, which he builds under the motto “Not like everyone else.” Indeed, Yuri’s house in the Barn House style attracts attention. Some people think that this is a club or a stall. Both the topic and Yuri himself are popular and loved by our readers. Therefore, the FORUMHOUSE TV editors decided to make a video about its construction.
Glass house: nuances of construction. A house with a large glass area looks great, but many people have doubts - how comfortable will it be to live in it and is it possible to build it with high quality? We study the details of construction, and most importantly, we check the glass for strength.
Round house: design of a stratodesic dome. Our heroes immediately fell in love with this round house, as soon as we saw his project. And when they started living in it, they were completely convinced that they couldn’t think of a better place to live. It is unusual, built in the form of a stratodesic dome, but the materials are natural. Read more about everything in our story.
Round house with a domed roof on a slope. Vladimir Sazonenko dreamed of building a dome house. Having bought a plot of land with amazingly beautiful views, he realized that it would not be possible to implement his idea - he got too narrow a place. But after working on the project, Vladimir found a compromise.
Reinforced concrete, wood and... straw. The history of a non-standard house. It's hard to believe, but the walls of this non-standard house... are made of straw. Until recently, his owner Sergei Nikolaev was skeptical about such ideas. However, the zealous owner made the frame of the house monolithic concrete.
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When people want change, they solve this problem in different ways. Someone hangs new curtains or rearranges furniture, someone changes the landscape outside the window. And others prefer radical methods and move to houseboats. In addition, in this case there is no need to pay for the land. This topic contains many projects of houses on the water - choose!
With an “appearance” that is not for everyone, but with a twist and a “rational grain”, more familiar to us - it can easily be converted into permanent residence, a house that can be built on a slope... There are many options for unusual houses in this topic - you will probably find the one that suits you you'll like it.
In this topic, portal participants are looking for “beauty and harmony, but in modern architecture, and not in classics.” Not only avant-garde houses are discussed here, but also “houses with a touch of modernity.”
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You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your apartment look stylish and cozy. All you need are simple materials at hand, a little imagination and a desire for change. And of course, you can peek at interesting ideas for the home that are shared from time to time website.
So, what can you do to decorate your interior inexpensively and tastefully?
A little patience and a marker that writes on different surfaces, - And modern lamp ready. How to draw a picture on a lampshade is shown in this blog.
Original Wall Clock in the best traditions of expensive decor stores, you can make it at home in a few hours. It's not as difficult as it might seem. instructions for creating a clock in the style of a school board. And it shows how to make a pin-up style watch.
The era of sideboards with tons of crystal is irrevocably a thing of the past. But many still have the sideboards themselves. So why not turn your old furniture into a modern home minibar (not necessarily alcoholic). It turned out very well.
Using patterned fabric and cornstarch glue, you can decorate a boring door in an original way. Such “wallpaper” is easy to remove, so when the picture gets tired, it can be easily removed or replaced with a new one. You can look at the process of decorating a door in this blog.
A doormat can be fun too. To do this, it is enough to paint it in bright, non-standard colors. How to turn an ordinary rug into an original thing, see this blog.
Cork is an excellent natural material that dries quickly and retains heat well. It is pleasant to step on such a rug with bare feet. And his creation from wine corks will definitely make you remember many good moments. You can see how to make such a rug.
This idea is ideal for cases when you want to liven up the interior a little, but there is no way to change anything radically. This trick can be done even in a rented apartment; in the end, you can always return it to how it was. How it's done is shown.
Often there is not enough space on the table to store various small items. In this case, the table shelf can be easily turned into a wall shelf, and a folding one at that. It will not only allow you to organize the space, but also decorate it. Simple instructions can be found .
Building a durable and reliable cottage is a difficult but doable task. But to build a non-trivial house, which at the same time will be durable and comfortable, is a much more difficult goal. And yet it is possible! We have collected the most original designs of houses and cottages with plans and facades that have been successfully implemented and are still in use today.
These unusual house designs (and their photos) serve as inspiration for creating something new and original. They can become a guide to building a non-standard cottage under standard conditions. All projects of architects presented in this list are different beautiful facade, amazing layout and new engineering solutions, but most importantly, the houses remain comfortable housing, offering everything for a good human life, from the terrace to the pool.
Today there are a lot of unusual design solutions With interesting ideas for construction country houses(for example, with one or more floors, using different materials- from plywood to brick, with open floor plans, attic floors and other architectural features).
Eco-style cottages are a popular destination. An example of such a project is a house with a green roof. Moreover, the emerald roof is not from the paint, but literally from the grass growing on it. In winter, such a pitched roof retains heat for a long time, and in the summer heat it practically does not heat up. The structure in combination with the stone wall of the building fully meets modern trends environmental friendliness of housing, makes the house a harmonious part of the surrounding nature.
The house is quite modest in area - only 35 square meters, otherwise it would be much more difficult to retain heat in it. Although small, but a full-fledged kitchen area makes this eco-friendly home an all-season home. And the spacious living room allows you to invite many friends. There is a fireplace in the middle, and for sleeping there are special shelves in the walls of the house, to which a staircase leads.
It’s not for nothing that this creative mini-cottage received its name – its area is only 14 square meters. m. Wooden terrace in its outer part increases the parameters of the home. They relax on it, cook food in the fresh air or have dinner - after all, there is no kitchen inside the house.
The minimalism is compensated by a spacious window through which you can admire nature during the day and magnificent constellations at night. The entrance to this micro-house is marked by a path-platform. Moreover, the building has two whole floors. On the first, in 9 sq. m, there is a living room and a bathroom, and on the second floor, measuring only 5 square meters, there is a bedroom with the necessary furniture. Living permanently in such a house would be difficult, but spending a weekend there is quite possible.
The house built according to this project resembles a stone bird with two terraced wings. It is important to note that the extension located on top does not have restrictions and may be unsafe, especially for children. You can get to the balcony from the bedroom located on the second floor. Additional lighting is provided by light passing through the windows in the attic.
The living room and hallway are combined into one space. As befits a small room, this project provides a simple and unpretentious design. The kitchen also has small windows. This house combines classic materials and solutions with the most modern trends.
From an old garage you can build a full-fledged house, and a very cozy one at that! Since the garage has high ceilings, then this is only at hand. They are used to get extra attic floor and make a bedroom there. To add real home comfort, the hearth is used. You can replace it with a fake fireplace, the main thing is a warm homely atmosphere. The studio kitchen is simple and laconic, and the bathroom is located in a small extension. The central element of the house is the sofa bed. Such a building may seem like a way out difficult situation, but in fact this is quite a cozy compact house for the whole family.
Not at all new idea, but the execution of this project is unusual, extremely convenient and functional. The exterior of the motorhome is not very eye-catching, but the most important thing is inside. There is everything you need for a full life: bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The sofa consists of wooden drawers, which at the same time is used for storing things. They are much more convenient than bulky cabinets and can significantly save space. The entrance to the bathroom is in the kitchen. A separate mezzanine is allocated for the bedroom.
This building can be used both as a motorhome and as a holiday home or country cottage. A container house is equipped using the same principle.
There are more and more projects of such structures on the Internet, but this type of house was invented back in the 70s of the last century. Such a dwelling has a triangular shape and resembles a hut or the letter A. Most often, such buildings are used for a summer cottage or as a hunting lodge.
Despite the non-standard shape, the inside of the house turns out to be comfortable and spacious. Built-in wardrobes serve as a convenient container for all things and save useful space. You obviously can't do without a ladder here. Perfect option– screw, compact and convenient.
Panoramic windows provide excellent daylight in the house, complement them stained glass windows in the roof slopes. Heating is provided electric heater, but if necessary, the house can be equipped with a potbelly stove or fireplace.
Building structures on a slope always requires unusual designs. And if the inside of such houses are often made according to quite standard canons, then the foundation is of the greatest interest. Compact one-story summer houses provided the slope angle is insignificant, they can be built without a foundation at all. If frame house needed for year-round residence, a foundation is necessary.
Even with average slope sizes, it becomes impossible to compensate for the difference in height using imported soil. In this case, the side of the house, which is located lower on the slope, rises to a high base. The height difference can be so large that it allows you to organize a full floor where a storage room, workshop or garage will be located. This room will have an asymmetrical design and will compensate for all the features of the terrain. Thanks to this you can get excellent two-storey house or a cottage with a pile foundation.
Many residential building projects look quite trivial from the outside, but inside they amaze with their non-standard and unique layout. The frame of such a structure can be wooden or metal; for walls they use:
The most important thing is the originally designed layout.
Thus, the house from the architect Sergei Makhno, built in Kyiv, is a true embodiment of the spirit of Art Nouveau. The entire building is divided into several parts, each of which is designed in its own way. unique style. One of the blocks is finished with black panels, the other with light tiles, and the third with wood. In this case, the layout is based on a combination of two principles: clear zoning of space and maximum openness.
Another example of an extremely non-standard layout is a huge house in the village of Gribovo. It combines modern and classic. But the aesthetic qualities are not as interesting as the layout: the building is located in a semicircle. The first floor is divided into separate sections, each of which is designed in the same style and at the same time differs in architecture.
Sometimes the unusual layout of a house is dictated by the non-standard shape of the building. Thus, a round cottage, reminiscent of a spaceship or a flying saucer, looks non-trivial at first glance. Inside, its non-standard design is emphasized - primarily due to the unusual layout. A round living room is built in the center of the building, and the remaining rooms radiate from it in a circle.
Today, when the design of houses is carried out and finalized individually according to the customer’s requests, it is the best time to implement non-standard, fresh and one-of-a-kind ideas. Unusual house designs are chosen by modern and energetic people who have good taste and a subtle sense of beauty, and most importantly, are ready to experiment.
Landscaping the site of a private house, urban or country-type, is a process no less labor-intensive, costly and creative than creating the interior of a home. A beautifully designed spacious garden plot or a small backyard, captivating with its originality - in order to realize your ideas about the beauty of landscaping local area all means are good. Even within an urban private household with a small piece of land, you can create not only an attractive, but also practical green corner. Well, on the scale of suburban areas, the implementation of various types of landscape design will be limited only by your own imagination and budget for landscaping the territory. In our extensive selection of design projects for decorating adjacent areas, we tried to collect examples for every taste, budget and stylistic preference. We hope you can be inspired by interesting design ideas and bring to life your own ideas for organizing landscape design at your summer cottage, garden area or private yard.
Before you start purchasing necessary equipment, seedlings and finishing materials, it is important to draw up a clear and detailed plan for the location of all elements of landscape design - from large buildings to the smallest bush. After all, even creating the image of a site that seems to have been created by nature itself requires the tireless attention of the owners. The more detailed and accurate your layout of elements and the sequence of their occurrence on your site, the less time, effort and money you will spend on landscaping the local area. Agree that it would be a shame to spend a lot of effort creating a flower bed in a place where you will subsequently have to lay a water supply for an artificial reservoir.
On the detailed plan for the location of landscape design elements on the site, it is necessary to note:
There are a lot of options for landscape design; there are design styles with their own basic concepts and motifs, within which some classification can also be distinguished. But we can safely say that all the basics stylistic directions- this is just a “skeleton” of design to which you can add your own ideas and fantasies.
Conventionally, all design options for local areas can be divided into those that look as if nature itself created the image of the site, and man was only able to effectively fit into the resulting picture. It seems that perennials they themselves grew up in surprisingly organically selected places, bushes and flowers were located around them, and small ponds seemed to have existed in their places for many years - the person only laid paths between these harmonious elements of the site and used a lighting system to highlight the most spectacular ones.
The second option is a qualitative opposite - strict symmetry, precise sizes and shapes, clarity in the arrangement of all elements, indicating the tireless attention of the owners to the appearance of their local area. If there is a lawn on such an area, then it is perfectly trimmed, the garden paths are stunning with the clarity of their shapes, and in the flower beds the flowers are arranged according to their blooming time.
Garden paths are not only a necessary element of landscape design for moving around the site at any time of the year, but also a way of zoning the territory and decorating it. Proper placement of paths will help you spend a minimum amount of time and effort moving around the site, between its main elements. Regardless of what style of territory design you choose, what to fill your garden plot or small yard with - paths are necessary to move from the house to the garage, gate or gate, buildings (gazebo or canopy) and various elements landscape.
The main requirement for a garden path is the shortest distance from one element of the site to another. Sometimes, to shorten the path, it is necessary to sacrifice the beauty or originality of the landscape design element being laid. As for the width of the paths, there is an unspoken rule for the main tops - 1-1.5 m. For small paths leading the owners of the site to the most hidden corners of the yard - at least half a meter wide.
In addition to size, there are also some requirements for the appearance of the tracks. These territory design elements should not resonate with the image of the site. Paths must also correspond to the basic choice of landscaping materials. If there are an abundance of stone structures (barbecue, fencing, lining the foundation of a building or even finishing the facade), it would be logical to use natural material for arranging the site with garden paths.
Conventionally, all types of paths can be divided into two types - solid and non-solid. The name speaks for itself. The choice of one type or another will depend on the size of the site (the length of the paths) and the role of garden paths in its arrangement (whether they are key element design or perform an exclusively practical role).
By type of material, garden paths can be divided into:
Here is an example of designing a garden path in the now popular steppingstones style. Elements of such trails seem to represent places to place your feet - you move along large stones or sawed logs dug into the ground. One of the practical and at the same time economical ways the design of such a path is the production of concrete tiles of various shapes. You can make a beautiful, modern and practical path on your own.
An original and outwardly very attractive effect can be achieved by combining the material used for garden paths. For example, strictly square concrete slabs look harmonious when combined with pebble stone. No less effect can be achieved by combining solid wooden paths with small pebbles or plasters.
Flower beds and flower beds are a necessary element of any landscape design. Even in the most modest-sized courtyard you can find a place to organize a flower bed, especially since there are a lot of types of these landscape design elements. Flowerbeds differ in shape and size, location in relation to the horizon and the choice of plants for planting. Every owner of a personal plot, summer cottage or private courtyard will be able to find their best option.
Flowerbeds are divided into the following types:
You can often find raised flower beds in garden plots and in the courtyards of private houses. Which are used not to decorate the territory, but as an agricultural element - for growing cucumbers and tomatoes. The concept of “dacha hard labor” has sunk into oblivion for many of our compatriots, but the opportunity to bring fresh vegetables and herbs to the table overpowers modern trends in landscape design.
Small reservoirs, fountains, ponds and home waterfalls have always been popular among landscape designers, and their customers. Looking to the side Japanese design gardens and parks, which have become an example in many areas of this type of design art, then stones, plants and water should be present on the site.
When organizing water structures on a site, first of all, you need to decide for what needs you need them - will it be an exclusively decorative pond or will the water from it be used for irrigation, for example.
Any area needs fencing. Of course, the fence design, material and color palette will be chosen by you in accordance with the design of the facade of your house. But fencing the local area can be used not only to mark the boundaries of the site, protection from uninvited guests and prying eyes, but also to decorate the landscape design of your yard. Climbing plants planted near a mesh fence or fence with special hooks will create a green image of the boundaries of the site.
By combining fencing with vertical flower beds, you can create a completely unique image of the boundaries of the site and the entire territory as a whole. Original “live” inserts of greenery and flowers will refresh the appearance of even the most urban fence.
Having even a very modest-sized local area, any owner wants to organize places for outdoor recreation, an area for meals, barbecue preparation, sectors for accommodating guests and holding parties. Depending on the size of the plot, your needs and financial capabilities, you can design recreation areas with different functional backgrounds.
From European countries, the motif of organizing recreational areas similar to Spanish patios has penetrated into landscape design. A small area, most often fenced on all sides by buildings, structures or a fence, is arranged in a universal way - here you can simply talk in the fresh air, have a snack, drink refreshing drinks, receive a small group of guests and even have a modest party. In Russian realities, such a place to relax must necessarily be accompanied by the presence of a barbecue - outdoor recreation without cooking barbecue is not considered successful.
In order to organize a place for a meal, terraces or areas under canopies are ideal so that you can enjoy delicious dishes in the fresh air, without fear of rain. Most often used for the dining area garden furniture– metal, wood, wicker. Considering that the functional segment is located under the roof, it is possible to use soft pillows to increase the level of comfort and even organize a soft seating area on sofas and artificial rattan chairs. Here, under the canopy, you can place barbecue equipment. On the one hand, such an installation is convenient in terms of traffic, on the other hand, it is safe, because the barbecue equipment is not part of the main building.
Providing the local area with a sufficient level of illumination at night is a matter of not only safety, but also beauty. A thoughtful and competent arrangement of lighting fixtures will allow you not only to move around the site without a hand-held flashlight, but also to create a completely unique atmosphere in a private courtyard and the facade of a house. By highlighting parts of buildings, flower beds and paths, steps and decorative sculptures, you can ultimately get a unique image of your garden plot.
Formally, all lighting for the yard and home can be divided into functional (utilitarian) and decorative. From the names it is clear that the first is necessary to a greater extent for safety (this includes illumination of the entrance to a building, garage, gate or gate, the entrance to the site itself), and the second is responsible for decorating the territory with the help of lighting (illumination of the most prominent elements of landscape design, which can be either fountains and bridges across a pond, or the most ordinary lilac bush).
For small areas, backyards of private urban houses and just small cottages, it may be enough to evenly distribute the lamps along the garden paths and hang the lantern on the building at the main entrance. For large areas you may need different kinds lighting fixtures - from pendant lamps for buildings to LED strip lights for large trees and bushes.
Lighting equipment must be all-season, durable and preferably run on charge solar energy. When using any type of lighting, it is necessary to plan the placement of lamps in such a way that the boundaries of the site can be seen even at night. But at the same time, the lighting should not be too bright - a garden path flooded with light in pitch darkness makes a psychologically difficult impression on the person walking along it.
Just ten years ago, our compatriots were proud of decorating their summer cottage or the local area of a private courtyard with various sculptures. But following Europe, where the use of garden gnomes and animal sculptures began to be considered bad form, Russian owners of courtyards and estates stopped decorating their garden paths in this way. But the use of flowers will never go out of style. Flowering plants in large garden pots and tubs, fancy flowerpots or monolithic concrete structures will always be relevant.
The advantage of this type of decoration is that you can use flower pots everywhere - on a spacious area to decorate a terrace or a dining area under a canopy and on a small backyard, where, in addition to a couple comfortable chairs and nothing fits on the table. But in the realities of the Russian climate, you need to make sure that you have a place to hide flowers during the cold season.
The construction of a country house is a multi-stage process that involves the coordinated work of craftsmen from various disciplines, from architects to finishing craftsmen. The final result depends on the quality of each stage of work and the selected materials. But the question often arises: how to build a house cheaply and quickly yourself, and is this possible?
Contrary to popular belief, building a country house can cost a small amount of money. To do this, it is enough to competently approach each of the stages of construction, reducing its cost without losing quality. Let's try to figure out how to build a house cheaply, what you can save on, and what you absolutely cannot, in our article.
Each element of a country house can be reduced in price Source coolhouses.ru
Usually, finished projects have complex layouts and are expensive to implement. The final result looks good in the picture, but they do not solve the main problem: how to build a house yourself cheaply, because many additional architectural structures will cost a considerable amount of money.
Affordable architectural projects characterized by:
How simpler box at home, the more reliable and cheaper it is Source kz-news.info
Traditional window shape. As a rule, rectangular double-hung windows are much less expensive than any custom modifications.
Laconic finish interior spaces. The most budget-friendly and functional construction option is a house in Scandinavian style with a minimum of intricate decorative elements.
Easy to implement exterior decoration. For example, finishing a façade with plaster is a durable and aesthetic method of decoration that does not require lengthy and expensive construction work.
The type and depth of the foundation are determined by the final weight of the house, the quality of the soil, and the proximity of the reservoir. Foundation costs account for an average of 40% of the cost of all work. It is generally accepted that it is impossible to save on the foundation and it is really stupid to dispute this statement. But, nevertheless, there are ways to build a house inexpensively, without losing quality, and saving on the foundation. True, in this case you need to know exactly what kind of soil is on the site, and for this you will have to order geological exploration. Based on its results, the following options can be considered:
If most often for country houses a strip foundation is used, laid to the depth of soil freezing, then in some cases you can get by with its shallow variety. As a rule, such a structure “sits” 0.5-0.7 meters into the ground, which significantly reduces the amount of concrete required for pouring.
Traditional for suburban construction strip foundation Source sazhaemvsadu.ru
Also, in addition to the characteristics of the soil, it is necessary to take into account the weight of the future house and the topography of the site. If the design allows you to install the house on a pile foundation, then this will significantly reduce the burden on the budget.
A compromise option is a pile-grillage foundation. This combines technologies for laying shallow and pile foundations. First, a shallow foundation is dug, and then holes are dug or drilled at support points to the depth of freezing of the soil. After installing the formwork, everything is poured together with concrete and the result is a shallow foundation, which with support pillars stands below the freezing point of the soil.
In some cases, it is possible not to pour the foundation, but to lay it out of ready-made reinforced concrete slabs.
Additional savings may include not ordering concrete from a factory, but it must be taken into account that preparing it yourself in a concrete mixer will take an order of magnitude more time and effort. As a result, everyone must decide for themselves what is more important – time or money.
We must always remember that all methods of saving on the foundation must be carefully calculated and approved by specialists. Otherwise, there is a risk of confirming the proverb about the miser who pays twice.
Pile and pile-grillage foundations Source assz.ru
Largest quantity building material is spent on the construction of walls, so you should carefully choose what is cheaper to build a house from.
A brick house is the most durable, reliable option construction. Properly made buildings made of this material last for hundreds of years, without requiring any repairs or maintenance of the facades. The brick wall is environmentally friendly, creates good air exchange and is not susceptible to moisture, fire and temperature changes. Main disadvantage brick is its heavy weight, which requires the construction of a strong and expensive foundation. The next feature of a brick structure is the need for careful thermal insulation of the house, especially in harsh northern climatic conditions.
Modern wooden dwellings are made from laminated veneer lumber, which consists of small dried blocks glued together. This material provides good thermal insulation, quick to install, and also creates a favorable indoor microclimate. The disadvantage of the material is its susceptibility to moisture and fire. Therefore, it is necessary to thoughtfully design electrical and heating systems. In addition, after several years of operation, walls made of laminated veneer lumber may require additional impregnation with antiseptic compounds.
House made of laminated veneer lumber with two floors and a small terrace Source market.sakh.com
Frame houses are structures assembled from ready-made insulated blocks. Construction takes a minimum amount of time, but at the same time requires significant financial costs. The main advantage of the technology is the absence of shrinkage of the finished structure, so finishing work is carried out immediately after the walls are erected. The disadvantage of constructing a frame is the complexity technological process. Thus, it is necessary to pay for the services of qualified builders in order to ultimately get reliable design. When building a spacious house, it is also necessary to design an air exchange system, since the artificial materials of the blocks do not allow air to pass through well.
Classic frame house - strict and original architecture Source chrome-effect.ru
A building made of aerated concrete blocks weighs significantly less than a brick one, while its thermal insulation properties are similar. The porous material allows air to pass through well, provides sound insulation, is easy to install, and does not shrink. Thus, budget houses They are built from aerated blocks quite quickly, a good microclimate is formed inside the premises, and no additional ventilation is required. On the other hand, the blocks also allow water to pass through well, so high-quality waterproofing is the main condition for a durable aerated concrete structure. For durable construction, it is also necessary to select a qualified work team to build the house in compliance with the technology of fastening and waterproofing the blocks. Otherwise, the structure may be easily blown out or have a high level of humidity.
Visually about the pros and cons of aerated concrete in the video:
Pricing when building a house depends not only on the selected materials, but also on the condition of the soil, the necessary costs for providing thermal insulation, as well as the skill level of the team that is engaged in the construction of the building.
For example, erecting a brick building will cost an average of 2,300 rubles per square meter, but this does not take into account the costs of thermal insulation and the construction of a reliable foundation.
Houses made of laminated veneer lumber will cost 1,900 rubles per meter finished design, while the quality of wood and communications is decisive.
The most affordable option is frame houses, the cost of which is 875 rubles per meter of finished housing. But if there is no desire or opportunity to build a house yourself, then you will need to hire a qualified team of builders, whose services are quite expensive.
Buildings made of aerated concrete will cost customers 2,000 rubles per square meter, and it is necessary to use special adhesives to create a durable structure that is resistant to moisture. Also, the porous material of aerated blocks requires careful waterproofing.
Pricing depends on many factors Source makemone.ru
The most affordable price is gable roof without wide gables and additional decorative elements. The structure is installed on wooden beams, for strengthening it is supplemented with metal rods (reinforcement). On the basis of an insulated roof, full-fledged attics or attic spaces are constructed.
To cover outer surface roofs use slate, metal tiles or corrugated sheets. The latter material is the best option for roofing due to its low cost, lightness and strength. The only drawback of corrugated sheeting is the need for thorough sound insulation in order to protect the residents of the house from the noise of rain and similar sounds. Classic slate is expensive to operate and not an environmentally friendly material; in addition, it requires lengthy installation. Aesthetic durable metal tiles – a good option to create a roof, but such material will require significant financial investments from the owners.
A simple roof design is the key to saving money on construction Source pinterest.com
Many owners are thinking about reducing their construction budget. The desire to save money is reasonable, and the calculation is obvious: you can purchase middle-class materials, since a roof made of corrugated sheets, slate or metal tiles will reliably protect inner space. The truth is that high-quality materials are the key to the reliability of the design, and the result of such a strategy is unplanned expenses.
For example, to ensure the economic benefits of using a high-quality membrane, it is enough to conduct a comparative analysis using the example of a house with a classic pitched roof with an area of 150 m2. For such an area you will need 3 rolls of hydro-windproof membrane. The cost of material from various manufacturers will be:
| Tyvek® Soft, DuPont™, Luxembourg |
Izospan AM (“Gexa”), Russia |
DELTA ROOF, Germany |
Yutafol N110 (JUTA), Czech |
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| Price/roll, per roll | 7000 rub., 75 m2 |
From 2700 rub., 70 m2 |
From 7000 rub., 75 m2 |
From 3800 rub., 75 m2 |
| Total price | 21000 rub. | 10500 rub. | From 21,000 rub. | From 11,400 rub. |
If we take into account only financial side question, then the choice is obvious. But the primary task diffusion membrane consists in preserving the properties of insulation and under-roof structures. The vapor permeability of non-woven fabric (the ability to release steam in a timely manner) not only protects the underlying layers. It directly affects the likelihood that major repairs to the roof structure will have to be made within the first ten years.
Analysis of the two tables shows that the materials have different price/permeability ratios, respectively: 12-13.1-50.6-12.7. The lower the coefficient, the less likely it is to carry out major repairs in the first 5-10 years of roof operation (in the worst cases, the probability increases to 60-79%.).
Based on the totality of their characteristics, the highest quality products considered were Tyvek and Yutafol. In addition, Tyvek® membranes from DuPont, which meet all the requirements of SNIP and SP, are the only ones that have a manufacturer’s warranty for 10 years, which means they will not cause repairs during this period.
Dismantling the vapor barrier can be done in two ways. The first, the most financially intensive, is the replacement of the outside of the roof of the house (in fact, a complete overhaul); it includes:
Dismantling roofing . From 100 rub./m2 (depending on the material).
Dismantling the insulation. From 45 rub./m2.
Replacing a damaged membrane. From 50 rub./m2.
Garbage removal. 1.5 t - from 2800 rub.
Installation of new insulation. From 60 rub./m2.
Installation of a new roofing material . Slate - from 180 rub./m2, soft tiles- from 380 rub./m2.
The cost of the work will be comparable to twice the cost of a new roof; in most cases it is easier to demolish the old one roofing pie, replacing the entire roof.
The cost of replacing the diffusion membrane using the second method, from inside the house, consists of the following operations:
Removing the ceiling trim(attic, attic, etc.). Wallpaper, plaster - from 70 rub./m2.
Dismantling of floors. From 450 rub./m2.
Replacing the membrane itself. From 50 rub./m2.
Garbage removal. From 360 rub./m3.
Installation of new floors and partitions. From 270 rub./m2.
Installation and finishing of new interior trim(ceiling repair). From 250 rub./m2.
This option is less expensive, but in this case the new membrane will not be installed using the same technology. Violation of SNIP and SP norms means improper operation, and, as a result, another repair ahead of schedule. As a result, short-term savings of a maximum of 10 thousand rubles. the difference in prices of different membranes will result in significant financial expenses and loss of time. Thus, purchasing quality materials allows you not only to protect your home, but also to avoid unplanned expenses.
The construction of a budget home involves the use of thin plasterboard partitions, as well as soundproofing materials. Such walls are quickly installed, look aesthetically pleasing, but do not provide additional strength to the structure.
For owners of plots with silty soil near water bodies or on hilly areas, it is recommended to build internal load-bearing walls. Thus, the structure will be more stable and, when choosing a buried foundation, will not succumb to adverse influences (for example, soil displacement).
Internal partitions made of any materials can be easily strengthened using metal profiles installed in places with the greatest load on the walls.
Experience shows that there are moments in the construction of a house where it is absolutely not worth saving, but there are nuances where you can not only save, but rationally spend the budget (which is a kind of reasonable saving).
The most budget-friendly and durable option is metal-plastic windows. Ready-made or custom-made, such structures can be of any size and modification, perfectly adapted to harsh conditions. climatic conditions, look aesthetically pleasing. The main advantage of PVC windows is ease of installation and maintenance. Unlike expensive wooden windows, metal-plastic ones do not require periodic restoration and are less susceptible to moisture and temperature changes. Modern designs are equipped with several tilt-and-turn structures to provide ongoing ventilation.
Classic double-glazed windows in a country house - reliable and inexpensive Source okna-odintsovo.ru
Contrary to popular belief, even the most cheap house functions efficiently if engineering communications work properly in it. On the other side, budget options installation of electrical and water supply networks lead to additional costs in the future. For example, cheap wires, as well as junction boxes with poor insulation coating in wooden house can lead to fire and the need to restore the entire structure. Plumbing systems installed without compliance with the technology can be destroyed under the influence of harsh weather conditions, which will affect not only the comfort of the owners, but also future repair costs.
Installation of utilities is the basis comfortable life in a suburban home, so the ability to save on this aspect should be confirmed by careful calculations. This stage work should be entrusted only to professionals in order to avoid unnecessary costs, as well as unpleasant situations during operation.
A good way to save money is to choose a laconic, simple interior decoration of a country house. A wide variety finishing materials will allow you to arrange cozy rooms with minimal costs. To save money, it is recommended to choose a laconic interior style with a minimum number of decorative elements.
A laconic interior means a minimum cost of finishing materials Source pinterest.com
Popular furniture made from natural materials looks aesthetically pleasing, but will cost more composite materials and also requires careful care.
When thinking about how to save on building a house, you should not forget about the guarantee of its quality. Professional supervision of a technical engineer over the construction process is a guarantee of compliance with the technology of all work, so you should not skimp on these procedures.
Attractive finished projects of country houses are a beautiful picture, which can turn into impractical, expensive housing to operate. It is recommended to save on external decorative elements and order a house project with simple and clear architecture.
The foundation and communications are the “skeleton” of a durable home in which you will live comfortably, so it is worth spending the maximum amount of money on these aspects in order to use the services of professionals with many years of experience.
Finishing materials and additional lighting inside the house are more decorative than functional elements. Therefore, it is possible to reduce costs to a minimum using the principle of sufficiency.
Is it worth ordering technical supervision for construction? This question interests almost everyone who builds a house, makes repairs, etc. Today we will look at how to control a construction company? What should you pay attention to? Where can I find independent technical supervision and what is the essence of this service? Let’s also consider how much technical supervision will cost you and what are the advantages of this service?
Construction of a country house for permanent residence involves a consistent, thoughtful approach to all aspects of construction. In general, the answer to the question of how to build a house inexpensively, and which house is cheaper to build, will be the competent allocation of the budget and the use of the services of professionals, where possible, to select materials and carry out work. We must always remember that illiterate savings here and now often manifest themselves in a negative way during the further use of the house.
