For a real man, building a house with his own hands is a challenge to himself! So you can show your true qualities and earn the respect of loved ones. Is it that hard? Is it realistic to build housing on your own or is it better to resort to the help of professionals? Most experts are confident that the assembly of houses from glued beams is quite within the power of a good owner. How to do it correctly and what to pay special attention to?
DIY assembly is easy
The bar is a modern and convenient material. For those who used it in construction, it is quite obvious that:
- Assembly is quick. It can be done in 1 month, even without special skills.
- Using a ready-made house kit greatly facilitates the execution of work.
Connecting glued beams to a finished house is simple if you perform all the operations accurately, but it will lead to disastrous results if you relate to working with jellyfish.
Which profile is better to choose - German or Finnish
Before you start building a house, you should decide on the type of profile.
There are two main modifications:
- Finnish;
- German profile.
The Finnish (Scandinavian) profile is a flat surface with a wide spike in the lower part and a groove in the upper one. When using it, a heat-insulating gasket must be used. Finnish profiles are easier to install.
The German profile (comb) is characterized by the presence of many spikes. It can be installed without additional thermal insulation, but violation of storage rules at the construction site or poor drying can greatly complicate the installation process.
The main thing you should remember is that if the material is of high quality, then there is not much difference when choosing.
Laminated timber house kit - what is it?
Domokomplekt is a set of all necessary elements for building a house. It includes:
- crowns;
- rafters;
- floor beams;
- lags;
- additional details and components.
By purchasing a ready-made kit of houses from glued beams, you greatly facilitate the assembly process:
- Firstly, all elements are precisely calculated and fitted to each other.
- Secondly, all the necessary holes will be drilled in advance. This significantly reduces assembly time.
- Thirdly, the elements of the house kit are marked at the factory. You just have to install them one at a time.
Installation of glued beams - the main stages of work
The technology for assembling glued beams usually includes the following main steps:
- Preparatory. Ends with laying the foundation. For structures made of wood, a shallow tape option is often used. A layer of waterproofing is laid on the finished base.
- Laying the first crown. It is made on a gasket made of a monitor. The gasket protects the lower crown from decay. After installing the first crown, it is necessary to horizontally align it.
- Walling. It is made according to the principle of the designer. Spikes and grooves provide reliable fastening of a bar. For stability of the structure, the crowns are docked with the help of nails - wooden or metal pins. Rags having a rectangular or round shape are driven into prepared holes.
- Installation of beams of floors. It can be done in two ways: by cutting into the wall or using metal fasteners.
After the assembly is completed, the roof is installed, as well as the external and internal walls.
Photo of glued beam baths
Photos of houses
To erect walls is always within the power of the real owner. If you consider yourself as such - act!
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