A frame house is an excellent solution for a country house. This structure can be erected in a short period of time and does not require special construction skills. Today we will talk about how to build a frame house on a site, we will talk about the main stages of construction and mistakes made that are easy to avoid. The design really exists, it was made by hand.
Frame house project
Preparing a frame house project is the initial and most important stage of construction. allows the construction of buildings of different heights and purposes on the site. We decided to build a 6 by 4 light frame house on the site, consisting of one single room, with four windows and a hip roof. Insulation of the house was not provided, since it is planned to be used exclusively in the summer.
You can find it online, or you can draw the project yourself. To develop a project, special programs are mainly used, but if the house does not have complex architectural solutions, you can draw it by hand on a regular sheet of paper.
Project of a frame house on a piece of paper.
The drawing must indicate all the functional parts of the house, such as door and window openings, the roof structure, the thickness of the walls, floors, you can indicate what materials will be used in the work and calculate the approximate cost of construction in order to build a frame house inexpensively.
It is the design drawing that allows you to determine what economic costs will be needed for construction.
Frame house foundation
Once the decision has been made to build a frame house for a summer residence and a rough plan for it has been drawn up, you can begin to select a suitable site for construction. The surface should preferably be flat, then there will be no problems with installing the foundation and installing the floor.
The logs were treated with protective impregnation. We decided to do without a foundation and began building the floor directly on the ground, which was leveled with gravel. This is the first and main mistake when we started building an inexpensive frame house.
Installation of floor joists on crushed stone.
We built the floor frame from nine 150x50 mm six-meter-long boards, which allowed us to install transverse floor joists without joints along the entire length of the house. In addition, we used two more four-meter boards, which were placed on the end of the log. The distance between the floor joists was 500 mm, which is quite enough for the given thickness of the board and the thickness of the plywood for the floor.
Before thoroughly nailing the floor joists together, you need to make sure that the diagonals of this base are equal to each other. You also need to check the location of the frame house relative to the neighboring fence and. It is important to check the horizontal level of the floor joists that are located on the crushed stone, and if necessary, add it easily.
Despite the fact that a turnkey frame house is considered a fairly lightweight structure and can be built directly on the ground, the foundation of a frame house performs certain functions:
- Evenly distributes loads from the entire structure.
- Ensures the durability of the structure, protecting it from freezing and groundwater.
- Prevents warping and shrinkage during soil movement.
Strip foundation
Before building, it is better to choose a strip foundation for that type of construction. You will spend more time and effort on construction, but you will make the entire structure durable. Strip foundations will be especially in demand if construction is carried out on stable soils.
Strip foundation on crushed stone.
When constructing a strip foundation, you can organize additional rooms in the basement. If a basement is not planned, then soil remains inside the foundation contour. Please note that the width of the strip foundation should be greater than the thickness of the walls of your frame house.
After the construction of the foundation is completed, the lower frame of the floor is installed, it is done using a beam or board placed on the end. The board is installed around the perimeter of the foundation, or along the perimeter of the future house directly on the ground (as in our case). The joints are connected using nails; the structure can be further strengthened using special metal staples. To enhance the load-bearing capacity of the floor structure, transverse joists are installed.
On a note
The floorboard must be treated with an antiseptic.
When building our house, we immediately started installing the frame, but after framing it is advisable to start installing the subfloor. If the house is planned to be used not only in the summer, insulation material is laid between the joists, then a vapor barrier film, and the last layer is plywood sheets.
Frame of a frame house
A do-it-yourself frame country house has a lightweight structure and a lightweight frame. The frame of the frame house is attached to the floor frame.
Installation of frame house walls. Initially, corner posts are installed; metal brackets can be used for reliable fastening, but we did without using them. The U-shaped frame of the wall is knocked together at the bottom and must be fastened with corner jibs, and only after that it is raised and fixed on temporary supports.
Power frame of the walls of a summer house. To ensure greater reliability of the structure, we attached each corner post with additional jibs at the top and bottom, so they protect the frame house in the photo from loosening. We nailed two corner posts of the frame in each corner together with 100 mm nails.
After installing the main corner posts, you can begin to secure the remaining ones, one each on a four-meter wall and two posts on a six-meter wall. The boards of the top trim along the long wall are fastened together by two beams.
Hip roof
As soon as the main supporting frame of the frame garden house has been erected, you can begin to build the roof truss system.
Hip roof ridge with central rafters. We decided on the type of roof and its slope at the stage of drawing up the design of the future house. A small frame house will have a hip roof, with a minimum slope for that type of roof of 20 degrees. In a hip roof, two slopes have a trapezoidal shape, the other two have a triangular shape.
The frame summer house has a hip roof, which provides additional protection for the entire structure due to the fact that all slopes are inclined.
At the first stage of the construction of the rafter system, the installation of the mauerlat is carried out - a special wooden beam or board, which is installed along the entire perimeter of the frame walls. In this case, we did without muerlat, and distributed the load over the top strapping, which has good rigidity due to the fact that it stands on the end of the board.
Hip roof power frame. At the next stage, the ridge girder is installed, the size of which must be calculated correctly, since it is this component of the roof that bears the main load. The two-meter-long ridge girder and central rafters were assembled on the ground, and only then were they lifted up and installed.
After fixing the ridge girder, they install diagonal rafters, which, like the ridge itself, are made of 150 by 50 mm boards. Diagonal rafters rest with one edge on the ridge, and the other edge on the corner where the top frame of the house meets. All fastenings are made using ordinary metal nails, which does not in any way affect the strength of the structure.
When the power frame of the hip roof is ready, you can continue to build the roof further. The intermediate rafters and outer rafters are attached, which we made from two inch pieces nailed together.
Hip roof rafter system. After installing the rafter system, it is necessary to install the hip roof sheathing. We made it from an inch and began nailing it from the eaves overhang towards the ridge, with the same distance between the sheathing boards.
Sheathing of the roof truss system. A one-story frame house can be covered with a roofing covering and a regular metal profile can be used. This roofing material is easy to work with; it is coated with special substances that protect against corrosion and premature destruction. Other advantages of this roofing material include light weight, affordable cost and a huge range of colors.
Before installing the material, you need to take care of additional protection of the structure. For these purposes, you can use a waterproofing material that is attached directly to the rafter system with metal brackets. But we did not use it for the reason that the frame house will not be insulated.
Roof made of metal profiles. Installation of the metal profile begins from the end of the roof. The main thing is to install the first sheet correctly; the location of all subsequent ones depends on it. The first sheet of metal profile is attached to the ridge girder using self-tapping screws, all subsequent sheets are overlapped with the previous sheets and connected with self-tapping screws.
External cladding of the house
After completing the roof construction, you can begin cladding the frame. In our case, the frame of the frame house was sheathed on the outside with OSB sheets. At the same time, only two far walls were sheathed with OSB, one of them was directed towards the fence, and the other to the side. Before the OSB sheets were screwed onto the self-tapping screws, we installed additional 100 mm inch posts.
Covering external walls with OSB sheets. For the summer frame house, we decided to make four large square windows of 1500 mm each, because we wanted more light. We also made the frame for the windows from an inch board; it turned out to be light, because the entire load is carried by the power frame of the garden house made from a 150 by 50 mm board.
Frame for four windows. The two front sides of the frame country house were covered with a block house to add individuality to the structure. Due to the fact that the house was built only on weekends, the block house was immediately treated with a special wood impregnation to imitate mahogany.
Covering the front wall with a block house. In the place where the door is mounted in the house, two racks made of 150 by 50 boards were installed to more securely fasten the door.
Door trim and installation. If you plan to live in a house not only in hot weather, then it is important to insulate the interior walls with mineral wool and waterproof the interior walls after working with the block house. The waterproofing film is attached around the entire perimeter of the interior; it simply covers the opening. After attaching, the film is carefully trimmed and secured inside the window and door opening using a construction stapler.
Frame house without inserted windows. After this, you can begin finishing the frame house with your own hands.
Interior lining of the house
The interior cladding of the house is done using lining. Since the frame garden house was originally planned to be used only in the summer, the walls were not insulated; the frame was simply sheathed with OSB sheets and blockhouse.
Finishing of internal walls with clapboard. To improve the performance characteristics of the structure, insulation is performed. At the previous stage, we already wrote about how to properly lay waterproofing film after installing insulation. Most often, such structures use either mineral wool or ordinary polystyrene foam.
They can be built on a summer cottage; they are made from special panels, the design of which already includes both insulation and waterproofing. The lining is attached on top of the insulation.
Windows and doors
When fixing windows, be sure to leave openings that will be filled with polyurethane foam. If the profile does not have a protective transport film, it is better to paste it around the perimeter with mounting tape; this procedure will protect the structure from expansion of the mounting foam.
Installation of single-leaf windows. Our inexpensive frame house used windows that open to the sides like on a balcony. If you encounter difficulties during installation, it is better to involve specialists in the work. The protection of the room from cold and moisture will depend on the correct installation of window and door profiles.
On a note
The polyurethane foam is carefully trimmed only after it has completely hardened; at the same stage, all protective films are removed.
Laminate flooring
You can begin installing the finished floor only after completing the installation of windows and doors, otherwise air from the street entering the room can cause damage to the floor covering.
Laminate flooring in the house. In our frame garden house, we decided to use high-quality laminate. Laying is carried out on a subfloor made of plywood, on top of which a special sealing material is laid.
Roof insulation with foam plastic
After completing the flooring work, we started thinking about insulating the roof and further increasing sound insulation during rain. This is another serious mistake - it is advisable to complete all the finishing work, including the roof, and only then begin installing the floor covering, otherwise there is a high risk of simply ruining the floor.
Roof insulation with foam plastic. We decided to insulate the frame country house with our own hands using polystyrene foam. The foam panels are attached to the rafter system from the inside of the house tightly to each other; if gaps remain, cold air will easily penetrate into the room. It is not necessary to attach a waterproofing film between the roof sheathing and the foam.
Roof sheathing with OSB panels. The foam is covered with OSB panels on top, after which you can begin finishing the roof or leave everything as is.
Almost finished finishing. Today we talked about how to build a frame garden house with your own hands, based on personal experience. Some mistakes were made during the construction process, but they had virtually no effect on the overall functionality of the structure.
The frame house took several years to build, because most of the time was on weekends and only on our own. With such DIY construction, you can count on low prices for frame houses. In our example, you saw that anyone can build a frame house, even without deep construction skills.
Nowadays it is not at all necessary to chase after prestigious houses when building a palace, because it is difficult to surprise with this now. It’s much more interesting to create a small but cozy and atmospheric house that you won’t want to leave. Having carefully worked on the creation and design of a country house, you can build a place for physical and mental relaxation. Having built a country house with your own hands, you can make all your dreams and childhood fantasies of creating an ideal vacation spot come true.
Choosing the optimal location
If you start building a house on a plot of land, you must follow generally accepted construction rules, so you should not rush to dig a foundation pit ahead of time. According to legal acts, the house must be located in accordance with the following location requirements:
- no closer than five meters from the street;
- at least three meters from the roadway;
- the distance to the neighboring building is 3 meters or more.
Now we need to roughly see what happens, since this should be carefully monitored. If the construction site is in a low-lying area, then you need to look for an alternative option, since it is impossible to build a house in a hole. By placing a house in a low-lying area, you can doom it to constant flooding from melt and rainwater. Ideally, you need to find a place on a hill, preferably on the northwestern side of the land. If the terrain is flat, you will have to build a drainage system.
Options for successful projects
You can build a small house, but this does not mean that it will not be comfortable. Having a small area at your disposal, you can be able to properly manage it so that all the necessary rooms are present in the building. A veranda is one of the obligatory attributes of a country house, because the family will spend all their gatherings there.
The most popular option for a country house is a one-story building with an attic. This option has long been time-tested and has further development prospects. With the help of an attic, you can avoid building additional outbuildings. Houses of this type often have open terraces attached, where you can have a great time in the summer, arranging them as outdoor dining areas.
By building an attic, you can increase the usable area of the house, without the need to build a second floor; it will be enough that the roof is modified and raised slightly. In this case, it is best to place the bedrooms on the second floor, and leave the first floor for the kitchen and living room.
Also, the best option would be a house in a high-tech style. The topic of twin houses also remains relevant. Two houses are built on the plot of land, one of which is a smaller copy of the second. Such houses are especially popular for those who like to relax with a large group, because you can give a smaller part to guests, without embarrassing each other.
Country house made of timber
An excellent option for building a country house, as it is economically beneficial, and in addition, the construction of such a structure will not require global finishing work. In addition, it will be environmentally friendly, which means it will always be comfortable inside. However, despite this, there is a significant drawback - the complexity of construction. That is why it is unlikely that you will be able to build it yourself; you will have to resort to the help of professional builders.
Stone country house
A country house built of stone is an unaffordable luxury. Naturally, this is the most durable and durable option, but it is also the most expensive. Whether it is worth it or not is up to those who want to start building a personal country house for a holiday with the whole family to decide. The material can be used:
- brick;
- gas and foam concrete blocks;
- shell;
- natural stone.
It is almost impossible to build such a house on your own and quickly. If you don’t delay construction for decades, leaving an incomprehensible structure on the site, then you should turn to specialists (masons) who will do the work for the owner many times faster.
Prefabricated structure
Recently, these houses have ceased to be unattractive and boring, because now manufacturers offer original architectural buildings on one or two floors with an improved layout. Building such a house is a pleasure. In fact, this is an original and large construction set, which is easy to assemble and does not require special skills and knowledge.
On the plus side, communication systems are already in place, including:
- electrical wiring;
- ventilation and air conditioning systems;
- water pipes.
Thanks to this, the beginner avoids various mistakes that would be possible and will be able to build a house with his own hands. There are also built-in ones:
- kitchen;
- bathroom;
- rest room.
Due to the fact that there is electricity and heating, the house can be used even in winter. Having filled the house with the necessary plumbing and furniture, you can safely move into it and live at any convenient time or on a permanent basis.
Frame house
Frame country houses are a low-budget option that you can build yourself. The construction technology is simple, which means you can do it yourself. Although, sometimes you still have to use a couple more free hands, but for this you do not need to hire specialists, just ask 1-2 friends for help. If you get involved in construction headlong, then in 2-3 weeks the house will be completely ready.
Building a frame house with your own hands
Foundation
If it was flooded by the previous owners, then you are lucky and all that remains is to adjust the required perimeter using columnar technology. The old foundation needs to be protected; to do this, you need to dig a trench half a meter deep around it and apply a waterproofing compound to the foundation walls, and then cover it with hydroglass insulation.
If the foundation is laid from scratch, then it is necessary to clear the construction site of fertile soil, moving it to the city in order to use it in a rational way. Instead of soil, you need to fill it with sand, after which you can dig a ditch, filling it with the necessary material. The frozen foundation must be waterproofed and covered with hydroglass insulation. For the basement floor, vents are made in the foundation for anchors with studs (9-12 pieces). The base must be made of brick, its height is 1 meter.
After the foundation stage has been completed, it is necessary to start assembling the basement floor; it is best to do this according to the “platform” scheme, which is made from beams or wooden beams.
Walls and their output
The walls are assembled on the surface of the finished floor; the modules must be fixed to the bottom of the timber frame. Frame walls are quite large, so it is better not to install them yourself, but to ask the help of your friends to do it collectively. The total installation time for all walls of the house is 1 week. The main thing here is to correctly connect the corner zones with the transverse strappings and secure them securely with spikes or staples. After the walls have been erected, it is necessary to start strengthening the frame with the help of braces and struts, which plays an important role.
Roof
The roof structure of a frame house consists of a rafter system and a roofing part, the second part includes:
- rough coating;
- layers of vapor and waterproofing;
- decorative coating.
The rafter system must be assembled according to a carefully developed project, the height of the attic is 1.5 meters. The optimal roof shape is 4-slope; roof installation time is 5-7 days.
Wall cladding
The frame of the house must be covered with inch boards. In order to give the structure additional reliability, part of the skin is attached at an angle. A more expensive option is to use cement particle boards instead of boards. Cladding work should begin with the facade, continue with the side walls and end with the back of the house.
This is followed by the final work on the exterior of the country house, which includes:
- roofing;
- removal of pipes and chimneys;
- installation of a ridge aerator;
- wall cladding and decor;
- fixation of facing panels.
If you set a goal for yourself and quickly move towards it, then in 3-4 weeks you will be able to admire your finished work in the form of your own country house, built with your own hands. Now you can do the interior work and fill the interior to your taste. Here you can realize all your ideas and desires by filling the house with original furniture, stylish decorative items and other things that seem necessary.
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Of course, it’s a good idea to use the services of specialists. They guarantee (most often) quality, and the construction time will be noticeably reduced. But if the budget is limited and you want, or have a desire to try yourself in such an interesting business, nothing prevents you from rolling up your sleeves and building a garden house cheaply. An additional bonus is that for yourself everything is usually done exactly as you imagine and dream. Sometimes it can be difficult to explain your vision to hired employees.
Then the walls are assembled from the timber, fastening the joints with dowels. It is laid between the crowns. In general, insulation is desirable for each next layer. For an economy class home, they usually use a tourniquet or tow. Next, work begins on.
Roof
For rafters, a board with a cross-section of 150x25 or 100x50 mm is used. You will also need roofing felt with glassine. To make the task easier, racks measuring one and a half meters are placed in the center of the building, and a beam is attached to them. On the resulting structure are located.
Installing the roof of a one-story garden house on a frame can take only one day. The type of specific roofing material is selected individually, according to your own capabilities and taste. We must not forget about the climate characteristics of the area where the future homeowner lives. Sheets of ordinary galvanized iron are often used.
Finishing
Using glassine The finished frame must be covered with glassine, and only the selected finishing material is mounted on it. It can be different, in accordance with the budget and preferences of the owner. Looks great, which is attached with self-tapping screws.
One-story frame garden houses, trimmed on the outside with wooden clapboard or. Both wooden and plastic windows are well suited to the resulting structure. Doors made of wood or an imitation of this material will look natural. indoors can also be covered. Or you can cover them with plasterboard, which is then covered with paint or wallpaper. The floor is made of planks.
Approximate cost
Garden house projects
Results
Neat frame garden house , made with your own caring hands, it is convenient to use for permanent or temporary residence. It is spacious enough to store equipment and household supplies.
It has enough space to receive and accommodate guests. And if in the future it is planned to erect a grandiose structure, then it can become the place of residence and base for an entire construction team.
It’s not that difficult to build a small 4x6 garden house with your own hands, without involving workers. The main thing is a responsible attitude towards construction, attention and patience. And, of course, strict adherence to recommendations and compliance with requirements. And very soon your plot of land will be transformed and take on the appearance of a real home.
A suburban area is not only land with a vegetable garden and plantings. Many city residents come there for a good rest, so it is necessary to have a house on the site. Not all summer residents have the opportunity to build a comfortable house on six acres. Many people get out of this situation by choosing the option of building an economy class house.
Inexperienced and novice summer residents are faced with the question of choosing cheap materials for construction. Below are examples of inexpensive and cozy country houses with visual photos.
Where to start construction
Any construction begins with a plan on paper. The house outside the city is not intended for year-round living, but for the sake of comfort it requires familiarization with the standard project.
Among the projects of country houses, the ones with an attic or attic are in the lead. This option allows you to avoid building outbuildings on the site. All equipment and work tools are stored in the attic. In addition to such a house, you can add a veranda or terrace that serves as a dining room.
Strip foundation requires more time and costs. The positive side of it is that it allows you to use the room under the floor as a basement.
The next stage of preparation is the material of the “box” of the future building. There are several types of inexpensive and reliable building materials:
Frame-panel structures
The frame is mounted using timber and sheathed with wooden boards of fiberboard or chipboard. Expanded polystyrene, glass wool or polystyrene are used as insulation. The result is a house with minimal costs that can be used all year round.
A house made of timber is distinguished by its durability. Construction work will cost more. When using cheap timber, you are likely to encounter the problem of building shrinkage. As a result, cracks and gaps appear. The cobbled house will also have to be insulated.
A clay house is the cheapest and easiest construction option. Construction materials are right under your feet. The construction technique is similar to clay sculpting.
The downside is that the construction process is too time-consuming. It will take several seasons to build a clay dwelling.
The trailer is common among new summer residents. The best option for living in the summer or during the construction of a comfortable house.
Construction of frame structure
Frame construction belongs to the low-budget category. Building a country house with your own hands without the help of specialists will not be difficult. If all the necessary materials are ready, the work will last several weeks.
To build a house you will need:
- beams for the frame;
- screws and corners;
- wooden chipboard or fiberboard;
- insulation;
- piles for the foundation.
Stages of building a frame house
At the marked places, piles are driven in the corners. Install concrete or brick supports under the joints of the walls. Then they are covered with waterproofing material and tied with a channel.
A lattice of beams is laid around the entire perimeter. Wooden logs are placed on top of it at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. All parts are secured with corners and self-tapping screws.
Next, vertical racks are mounted, firmly resting on the lattice grille. The finished frame is tied and attic logs are placed on top of it. Next comes the work of covering the frame with wooden slabs. At this stage, holes are left for windows and doors.
Now you need to decide on the choice of roof for your country house. Most summer residents choose gable and pitched roofs. To save money, the second option deserves more attention. When building a roof, do not forget about vapor barrier. The roof will be inexpensive sheets of corrugated board or ondulin.
External cladding is done using siding. Before this, the outer walls are insulated with special materials. Instead of plastic windows, ordinary wooden ones without double-glazed windows are installed. This approach will significantly reduce the cost of construction.
With the help of simple and simple tips, your country home will be ready for use in less than a month. Those who do not have enough time for construction can contact a construction company, which will offer to build a turnkey cottage for an affordable price.
A few words about the interior
No matter how the house looks from the outside, the inside of the country house must meet all the requirements of modern times. Gone are the days when dacha dwellings were used for cooking and sleeping.
Relaxing at the dacha means, first of all, comfort and organization inside the house. There are many budget-friendly ways to satisfy your most desired interior design needs.
Country - rustic style in the interior. Here you can’t do without cabinets and shelves covered with curtains with embroidery. Crocheted napkins, tablecloths and rugs made from old clothes will look good.
Without the financial resources to attract professional builders, you can, armed with special literature and patience, build a house yourself. In practice, this requires effort, but can save up to half the construction cost.
Many self-builders invite others to view their projects and provide detailed reports, accompanying the process of building a house with detailed photographs.
Features of the house layout
Through the efforts of two men, a cheap house for permanent residence with an attached garage was built. Initially, the project did not include a garage and was added after the house was completed.
In general, the project changed as the discussion progressed on the advice of other builders and the requests of the wife. The original layout of the house included 6 rooms on two floors.
During construction, it was decided to equip two bathrooms, while on the ground floor the toilet and bathtub should be separate. The area of the living room and the location of the stairs have also changed. Compared to the initial project, the living room was too narrow and elongated. The stairs were also planned to be awkward and steep. After the changes, these shortcomings were eliminated.
The cost of building a house with your own hands
In May 2010, the father of a small family planned to build a cheap house with his own hands for the amount of 300 thousand rubles. This amount included costs not only for materials, but also for connecting gas and electricity. According to the estimate, the following expenses were incurred:
- Concrete - 20,700.
- Edged and unedged timber - 70,000.
- Foam plastic - 31,200.
- Plywood - 8023.
- Metal profile - 16,200.
- Siding - 22,052.
- Used windows - 4000.
- Nails, screws, etc. - 15,000.
- Delivery of material and excavator services - 5200.
- Septic tank - 10,000.
- Plumbing, radiators - 35,660.
- GKL and finishing costs - 21280.
- Design and installation of a gas pipeline, connection fee - 37,000.
- Gas equipment (stove, boiler) - 29,000.
- Electrical connection with materials - 3000.
- Water supply connection - 2000.
According to the builder himself, the estimate lacks a number of small items. However, this also requires additional costs. It should also be noted that some of the windows were received from friends and did not require financial expenses. In total, 327,315 rubles were spent on the construction of the house without any small details. This amount does not include the attached garage. It was added later according to a separate estimate. Additionally, the construction of the garage required an amount of about 34,000 rubles. Taking into account unspecified expenses, the house cost no more than 400 thousand rubles.
Installation of a shallow strip foundation
The foundation is pre-planned with a width of 35 cm and a height above the ground of 25 cm and 20 cm below the ground. A die-cut section of 2.5x100 mm was chosen as a reinforcing element. The reinforcement of the tape was planned in 2 layers, top and bottom, with three connected sheets of die-cutting in each.
On the advice of experienced builders, vertical elements were added, and the number of sheets to be connected was increased to 5 pieces. Additionally, the height of the foundation above the ground increased and amounted to 45 cm.
reinforcement with die-cutting - you can’t do that! 
After the foundation was poured into concrete, 20 anchor bolts were installed to install the lower frame.
Construction of the first floor
Before installing the walls of the first floor, the platform was installed and insulated and pipes for the sewerage system were laid. The bottom of the platform is left open, the insulation is fixed by means of fixed cuttings of boards. 3 layers of foam plastic, 15 cm thick, were used as platform insulation. The subfloor is made of 150x50 mm boards.
The walls were installed in a horizontal position. Foam plastic and 8 mm plywood protection are laid between the racks, and windows are also installed. The windows in the project were used second-hand. Installation of the assembled wall into a vertical position was carried out by two men. It was decided to abandon the installation of jibs in the construction of the walls. The builder assumed that the frame would be sufficiently rigid due to the plywood sheathing.
After assembling the walls of the first floor, the installation of internal partitions was carried out. Polystyrene foam was also used as insulation.
The principle of assembling the second floor
After installing the frame, a temporary floor from unedged boards was partially laid and the walls were assembled horizontally and installed vertically. Second-floor windows were also used.
To increase sound insulation in the interfloor ceiling, non-woven cloth was laid on the floor joists under the boards. This allows you to partially dampen vibration from steps.
Installation of rafters and roofing
Upon completion of the assembly of the walls of the attic floor, the rafter system was installed. The rafter overhangs were not extended. An inch board was used as lathing. The roof was covered with corrugated sheets 4 m long.
Exterior decoration of the building
Siding was used for the exterior of the building. It was mounted with a ventilation gap of 25 mm. Also at the stage of exterior finishing, a vestibule was added. The foundation for the vestibule was not installed; the structure was installed on pieces of concrete laid on the ground and sidewalk curbs.
Features of the staircase and its installation
The location of the staircase in the project caused a lot of controversy. Initially, its location suggested excessive emphasis on the attic ceiling. After changing the location and design of the staircase, it was made without a platform with slight turns.
The staircase is made of boards 50x150 mm, the width of the steps is 30 cm. The staircase was installed after the rough finishing of the first floor. Under the upper span there is space left for installing a toilet there. According to personal feelings, the staircase turned out to be comfortable and compact.
Interior decoration of the house
Before the finishing of the premises began, insulation of the interfloor ceiling and flooring of the second floor were completed. To increase the level of sound insulation, felt is nailed between the joists and floor boards. After this, rough finishing of the interior of both floors of the cheap house was completed.
The rough finishing included three points:
- Installation of fiberboard as a wind barrier.
- GVL installation.
- Puttying joints and chips of GVL.
In the finishing process, water-based paint was predominantly used. The living room, kitchen and bedrooms are painted in different colors. The floors in the rooms are covered with linoleum, the ceilings are decorated with expanded polystyrene tiles.
