Wooden houses from round timber. Round log houses: projects, prices. Initial stage of work

The company "ECO-TECH" leads construction of log houses, develops beautiful, comfortable, functional and high-quality timber house designs taking into account the individual wishes of each client. The presence of our own production and many years of experience in the construction market allow us to optimize costs and strictly follow the technology of building houses from logs.

Construction stages:

The first stage is the arrangement of the foundation, which is most often the most expensive item in the construction budget. The use of rounded logs allows you to reduce the load on the base of the house and use simpler and cheaper types of foundation. Widespread options are pile-screw foundation and strip shallow foundation.
The next stage is the construction of a log house. Manufacturing a set of houses in our own production workshops in parallel with the construction of the foundation makes it possible to significantly reduce construction time.
Installation of a roof when building a house from logs is one of the most difficult stages, which should be performed only by experienced specialists. The roof structure in a wooden house differs significantly from brick or reinforced concrete counterparts, and errors in the independent construction of the truss system will result in significant costs.
After the erection of the power part of the house, it must stand from six months to twelve months for natural shrinkage and ensuring optimal wood moisture.
The final stage of construction is finishing, which includes the finishing of interventional seams, grinding and painting of logs, installation of ceilings, floors, installation of doors and windows.

Designing houses from logs

Designing houses from rounded logs at ECO-TECH is a modern and profitable approach to construction, because we provide our customers with tangible benefits:

competent pricing policy and transparent pricing;
the presence of an impressive database of finished projects;
the possibility of free development of an individual project in a short time;
construction of houses from logs on a turn-key basis;
50 year warranty on the built house.

Wood, being an environmentally friendly material, not only effectively retains heat, but also gives the air in the room a special aroma.

To build a wooden one, you must first prepare a beam.

Stage 1. Preparation of round timber

Attention! To determine the quality of the logs (you can at any time refuse low-grade sawlogs), you need to know about the ideal harvesting conditions, which we will discuss below.

Round timber must be harvested at sub-zero temperatures, that is, in winter. It is at this time that the amount of moisture in the wood is minimized, therefore, during drying, the material will deform and crack less.

In order to ensure the durability of the log house, certain sections of logs are used during construction (the so-called butt logs). These sections start from the rhizome and end at the crown. Such butt logs are denser (which compares favorably with the tops) and there are practically no knots in them. Also, the selection criteria include the round shape and the degree of curvature of the trunk. In both cases, a marriage is an error exceeding 1 cm per linear meter.

Attention! If the length, for example, is 5 m, and the error exceeds 5 cm, then the log can be safely rejected.

The same applies to the diameter. For example, the diameter of the base of a log is 35 cm, while the tops are 25 cm or less. Such round timber is categorically not recommended for use in construction.

Finally, pay attention to the type of wood. Ideally, coniferous trees (spruce, larch, etc.) should be used for the bath. Larch is characterized by resistance to moisture, although in extreme cases, you can resort to the combination of "pine-spruce", in which the first few crowns are erected from pine. And if only spruce is used in construction, then the material must be treated several times with an antiseptic.

Perform further actions in accordance with the previously drawn up project. This can be done by yourself, found on the Internet or ordered from specialists. It is with the help of this document that you can calculate the required amount of consumables, determine the area and shape of the base.

Stage 2. Processing of timber

Step 1. After the consumables were brought to you (or you cut them down and delivered them yourself), it needs 25-30 days to rest.

Step 3. Then start processing. First, peel the logs of the bark (do this carefully so that they do not crack), leaving it a little on the sides - about a 15-centimeter strip on each side.

Step 4. After processing, store the logs about 25 cm from the ground. You can stack it as you like - in stacks, bundles, etc., the main thing is that the distance between the logs is 7-10 cm.

Video - Preparation of logs

Stage 3. Construction of the foundation

We will immediately make a reservation that massive monolithic ones can be abandoned due to the insignificant weight of the future structure. In order to save money, you can resort to one of two possible lightweight designs, namely:

strip foundation;
columnar.

Let's consider each of the options.

To build such a foundation around the entire perimeter, as well as under future walls, dig a trench 40 cm wide and 50 cm deep, lay a “pillow” of sand and gravel on the bottom. Next, lay the reinforcement, build a formwork 50 cm high and pour the concrete solution. As a result, the height will be approximately 1 m.

Attention! A more specific height depends on the depth of soil freezing in a particular region.

Video - Foundation pouring

Inside the perimeter, pour strips of sand and gravel. In the future, the strips can be filled with concrete or a wooden floor can be built on them. The choice of one or another option depends on personal preferences and financial capabilities.

Column type foundation

If necessary, erect supports. There are two options here:

brick;
from asbestos pipes.

Place the supports at the corners of the perimeter, as well as under all walls in 1.5 m increments. Under each support, pre-lay a concrete "cushion". In each support, fix several reinforcement bars so that the latter protrude at least 30 cm above the surface.

Build a formwork 40 cm high, lay the reinforcement in it and tie it with the rods protruding from the supports. Fill with concrete. After four to five weeks, when the concrete is completely dry, you can proceed to further work.

Stage 4. Base waterproofing

Treat the surface of the foundation with melted and lay a layer of roofing material on top. After the bitumen has completely dried, repeat the procedure. As a result, you will have a reliable two-layer.

Stage 5. Preparation of tools

To work, you will need the following equipment:

We will pay special attention to the last tool - the "line". For the manufacture will require steel wire with sharply sharpened ends. Bend the wire in half so that it takes the form of a compass, you can additionally fasten the handle. This tool will be required when marking logs.

Stage 6. Construction of a log cabin

There are several assembly technologies:

The first option - Russian felling - is the easiest to perform, even an inexperienced carpenter can handle it. Therefore, we will consider this technology.

Step 1. The construction of the log house should be carried out in stages and begin with the crown crown (in other words, from the first). Logs, which will serve as a crown crown, otteshete on the edge for the most snug fit to the foundation.

Step 2 Lay the first pair of logs on top of the waterproofing layer. Lay the next pair at an angle of 90ᵒ relative to the first and connect everything into a “cup”.

Attention! "Cup" is the simplest connection option in the construction of log buildings. It is carried out quite simply: at the bottom of the log, the boundaries of the future “cup” are measured, then with the help of the “line” a recess is marked. After re-checking the dimensions, the recess is carefully cut down with an ax.

You can use a chainsaw - it will save a lot of time. Although the final finishing of the “cups” will still have to be done with an ax.

Attention! In the starting crown, the "cups" will not be deep, as a result of which the logs will not come into contact with the base. Therefore, in the gap that appears, lay a lining - a small piece of board of the required thickness, treated with an antiseptic and covered with insulation.

Step 3. Next, lay the second crown, using the thickest possible logs. This is due to the fact that in the future you will cut sexual lags into them. For the purpose of a snug fit, make a longitudinal groove in the upper log, which would be equal to a third of the diameter of the previous log. To draw the boundaries of the groove, lay the upper log on the lower one and mark it with a “line”.

Attention! The longitudinal groove can be semicircular and triangular. If you have a chainsaw available, then you can handle the triangular groove in two to three minutes. But remember: logs with a similar groove will not connect tightly, which will negatively affect the thermal insulation properties of the walls.

Obviously, the best option is a semicircular groove. Do it with a chainsaw, use a chisel to remove residues.

Step 4. Insulate the log joints, preferably with linen jute. Lay one piece of canvas on the lower crown, seal the longitudinal groove with the second (especially if the latter has a triangular shape).

Step 5. Connect the crowns to each other. Here you can use:

square dowels;
round dowels made of wood.

The second method is preferable, because the dowels can be purchased ready-made and make holes with an electric drill.

Make holes in increments of 1-1.5 m, simultaneously flashing a pair of upper crowns completely and not completely - the third (from below). To avoid distortion, at the end of shrinkage, sink the dowels into the upper crown by at least 6-7 cm.

Step 6. After raising the walls to the desired height, lay the ceiling beams and rafters on top of them. If wet wood was used, then lay sheets of slate instead of rafters and wait for the structure to shrink. Usually, it is enough to spend the winter once, but ideally, shrinkage should last a year and a half.

In the spring, when the shrinkage is completed, proceed to the caulking.

Video - Aspen shingle roof

Stage 7. Door, window openings

We specifically started talking about openings after construction was completed, since there are two options for their arrangement.

Stage 8. Caulking logs

At the end of the shrinkage, the caulking of the log house is performed. To do this, prepare the following equipment:

a hammer;
caulking (wood or metal).

Attention! If you compacted the interventional space with tow or moss, then you can skip this step, since you most likely will not need a caulk. But if you find even the slightest cracks, then the procedure is still better to perform.

Start work only after the insulation has completely dried. First, twist the material (tow or moss) into a bundle, then hammer between the crowns with a hammer and caulk.

You can use tape jute - in this case, the material is simply fixed with nails or a mounting stapler.

Video - Log Caulking

Stage 9. Roof

As soon as the tree shrinks, you can start building. If you do this earlier, then the roof will simply lead.

Step 1 Lay wooden beams on the wall trim (we have already talked about this).

Step 2. Fix the beams and attach the rafter legs to them in 1 m increments. In the ridge part, cut the rafters at an appropriate angle for connection.

Step 3. Nail a solid boardwalk to the rafters (if you plan to use rolled roofing material) or make a crate (if you use slate, tiles, etc.).

Step 4. Install the roofing according to the instructions for the specific material.

Step 5. Cover the ridge with galvanized sheet steel to protect it from aggressive environmental influences.

Step 6 Sew up the gables of the roof with siding or clapboard.

An example of a log house with a shingle roof

Sometimes, during assembly, it becomes necessary to join the logs. In this case, do not allow the joints to be located on top of each other. Moreover, in the lower crown, docking is unacceptable.
When laying a log house on a finished foundation, you can collect logs even before drying, laying a sealant between them.
It is advisable to equip windows after shrinkage, because otherwise they may warp.

Now you know how to builddo-it-yourself log cabin.

A log house made of round timber is a classic solution used in construction for centuries. Roundwood is chosen as a material for houses and baths, country houses and outbuildings are built with the help of log cabins. Logs have high thermal insulation qualities, while retaining all the advantages of a natural material. It is difficult to build the right frame from round timber with your own hands, but it is quite possible, but it is important to understand all the features of a wooden house.

Features of log houses

Log cabins from round wood do not lose their popularity, as this material allows for natural exchange and at the same time has a very low thermal conductivity. In such houses there will be a comfortable temperature and at the same time a light pleasant atmosphere with the aroma of wood, which many people like. However, due to the round shape of the logs, the joints between them must be insulated. A log house made of round timber can stand for a very long time, the best examples of wooden architecture stand for hundreds of years. For construction, several options for logs are used, and you need to decide on the most profitable of them:

A sanded log is a tree trunk, from which only the top layer of bark is removed, knots and various irregularities are removed. At the same time, the natural protective layers of wood are preserved, so the material will be stronger and more durable. However, a skinned log always has a different thickness at the base (butt) and top, so they will need to be alternated when laying.
The rounded log is a type of roundwood that has undergone special processing. Several layers of wood are removed, leaving only the densest middle part. In addition, the log takes on an even cylindrical shape, so it will be easier to use.
Sometimes a calibrated log is additionally isolated. Sanded trunks are selected strictly according to the diameter (caliber), so that the construction will be easier, and the walls will be more even.

Whichever option you choose, a round log house will be the most beautiful solution: log houses have excellent aesthetic qualities, their appearance is reminiscent of Russian fairy tales. The surface of the walls will have to be subjected to a protective treatment, but it will preserve the natural color and texture of the wood, so the building will look great.

Preparatory work before construction

How to make a frame from round timber? Construction begins with the selection of suitable material and preparation of the project. Pine houses remain the most popular in Russia: it is inexpensive, grows in almost all regions, and is easy to process. Soft material will require additional protection, but it can serve for a long time. A more expensive solution is a house made of larch logs: this type of wood does not rot, but only becomes stronger from moisture. It is difficult to draw up a project on your own, especially if there is no experience in building drawings. However, you can find ready-made standard solutions and modify them in accordance with personal preferences. You can contact a specialized company, where a professional architect will develop a project that is most suitable for all requests.

Stages of building a log house from a log

When all the preparatory work is completed, you can begin to assemble the log house on the site. The owner must decide on the type of foundation for the house: if a capital two-story building is being erected, a tape shallow foundation will be the best solution, and a columnar foundation is suitable for a light small building. The site is marked with pegs, between which ropes are stretched, after which it is possible to lay the foundation strictly along the resulting lines.

Strip foundation - a monolithic concrete strip, which is poured around the entire perimeter of the building. Concrete is reinforced with a reinforcing cage, so the strip base remains one of the most durable and reliable.

After pouring the foundation, it needs to dry, it takes several weeks. Only after that it is possible to disassemble the formwork and proceed to the assembly of the log house. The foundation requires careful waterproofing: roofing material is laid on it in several layers, bituminous mastic can also be used. The frame itself is assembled in several stages:

The first crown is assembled from the thickest, strongest and most reliable logs that have to support the weight of the house. From the underside they are hemmed so that they can be laid evenly on the foundation.

Usually, for log cabins from round timber, the type of felling “into a bowl” is used: semicircular recesses are selected in the logs, with the help of which the corners of the log house are fastened. It is important that the bowls are as even as possible, then the wall will be reliable.

Before laying the next crown, a roll insulation is laid on the log. Its use will allow you to avoid constant caulking: linen or jute fiber, moss or other materials will not release heat to the outside, and from the outside the interventional insulation is almost invisible.
The log crowns are laid one on top of the other, not forgetting about the openings for doors and windows according to the project. Usually for professionals, assembly work takes only a few days, a novice master will have to carefully fit the logs to each other, this will take time.
The last crown serves as a Mauerlat - the roof rafters will rest on it. For round log cabins, a classic gable roof with a large slope is usually used so that snow does not linger on it. When the last crown is laid, ceiling beams are cut into it, and you can proceed to the installation of the rafters in the chosen way.
When the log cabin of the round timber bath is assembled, it must be allowed to stand for at least six months in order for the shrinkage processes to complete and the wood to dry as much as possible. Before that, it must be treated with an antiseptic so that rot does not start.

Only when the finished log house is dry, you can proceed to the insulation, exterior and interior decoration. It is imperative to insulate the subfloor, roof, attic, less often use additional wall insulation.

Rounded logs are a popular construction material used for the construction of wooden cottages, country houses, bathhouses, log cabins and other structures. Its distinctive feature is the maximum closeness to the natural shape of the tree trunk, which makes it possible to erect buildings that are distinguished by an attractive and authentic appearance. The rounded log has a rounded shape and is manufactured industrially. Each element undergoes mechanical processing - cylindering, during which the top layer is removed and the material is given a strict rounded shape. Then the drying process takes place and only after that the blanks are processed with special compounds and impregnations that improve the aesthetic and operational characteristics. On some workpieces, special bowls are additionally prepared for grooves, spikes, ridges, so that ready-to-use elements arrive at the construction site.

Advantages of log houses

Log houses made of logs are one of the most popular types of buildings due to a number of advantages:

high environmental friendliness. In the production of rounded logs, glue and other chemicals that adversely affect health are not used;
neatness and attractive appearance. The construction of houses from rounded logs is carried out from blanks of the same diameter, which have a flat, smooth surface, which ensures high aesthetics and originality of the design;
no need for external finishing. The undulating relief is their original visiting card, which allows you to significantly save the budget when building a house;
durability. Wood is a durable and wear-resistant material, therefore, subject to the correct construction technology, a house made of logs can last for decades;
good thermal protection. The tree has excellent thermal insulation characteristics.

In addition, the construction of houses from logs does not take much time. The blanks do not require editing, they fit perfectly and are folded into a log house. Therefore, if you have decided to order a log house, you can be prepared for the fact that in a few weeks a finished structure will grow on your site.

Features of manufacturing a log house from round wood

Features of log houses

A log house made of round timber can stand for a very long time; the best examples of wooden architecture stand for hundreds of years. For construction, several options for logs are used, and you need to decide on the most profitable of them:

A sanded log is a tree trunk, from which only the top layer of bark is removed, knots and various irregularities are removed. At the same time, the natural protective layers of wood are preserved, so the material will be stronger and more durable. However, a skinned log always has a different thickness at the base (butt) and top, so they will need to be alternated when laying.
The rounded log is a type of roundwood that has undergone special processing. Several layers of wood are removed, leaving only the densest middle part. In addition, the log takes on an even cylindrical shape, so it will be easier to use.
Sometimes a calibrated log is additionally isolated. Sanded trunks are selected strictly according to the diameter (caliber), so that the construction will be easier, and the walls will be more even.

Preparatory work before construction

Soft material will require additional protection, but it can last a long time. A more expensive solution is a larch log house: this type of wood does not rot, and it only becomes stronger from moisture.

It is difficult to draw up a project on your own, especially if there is no experience in building drawings. However, you can find ready-made standard solutions and modify them in accordance with personal preferences. You can contact a specialized company, where a professional architect will develop a project that is most suitable for all requests.

Stages of building a log house from a log

After pouring the foundation, it needs to dry, it takes several weeks. Only after that it is possible to disassemble the formwork and proceed to the assembly of the log house.

The foundation requires careful waterproofing: roofing material is laid on it in several layers, bituminous mastic can also be used. The frame itself is assembled in several stages:

The first crown is assembled from the thickest, strongest and most reliable logs that have to support the weight of the house. From the underside they are hemmed so that they can be laid evenly on the foundation.

Usually, for log cabins from round timber, the type of felling “into a bowl” is used: semicircular recesses are selected in the logs, with the help of which the corners of the log house are fastened. It is important that the bowls are as even as possible, then the wall will be reliable.

Before laying the next crown, a roll insulation is laid on the log. Its use will allow you to avoid constant caulking: linen or jute fiber, moss or other materials will not release heat to the outside, and from the outside the interventional insulation is almost invisible.
The log crowns are laid one on top of the other, not forgetting about the openings for doors and windows according to the project. Usually for professionals, assembly work takes only a few days, a novice master will have to carefully fit the logs to each other, this will take time.
The last crown serves as a Mauerlat - the roof rafters will rest on it. For round log cabins, a classic gable roof with a large slope is usually used so that snow does not linger on it. When the last crown is laid, ceiling beams are cut into it, and you can proceed to the installation of the rafters in the chosen way.
When the log cabin of the round timber bath is assembled, it must be allowed to stand for at least six months in order for the shrinkage processes to complete and the wood to dry as much as possible. Before that, it must be treated with an antiseptic so that rot does not start.

It will be easier to assemble a log house if you immediately purchase a ready-made house kit in which all the logs are already fitted to each other and numbered. In any case, the house will be warm, reliable and durable.

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