Chopped wooden house. Turnkey construction of a house from chopped logs: projects and prices

Arrangement of a log house from logs of large diameter is an expensive, but popular direction of modern private construction.

Houses made of large diameter logs are an exclusive solution, they are very expensive, and besides, not every company can produce a set of lumber and implement such a complex project. The construction of such a building is accompanied by various kinds of additional difficulties, but this does not reduce their demand. The article will tell about the reasons for the popularity and features of the construction of such structures.

Log houses

Reasons for attraction

Construction features

Reasons for attraction

A log section of 18 to 28 cm is considered normal. This is the most common option for low-rise summer cottage and suburban construction. Lumber of 24–28 cm allows you to get by with minimal insulation and get a warm and durable building.

However, if you want it to become truly unique, in many companies you can order the manufacture of non-standard wall material, the diameter of which reaches 36 cm or more, although houses made of large cylinders are much more expensive.

Wooden houses made of large diameter logs have become an attractive solution for several reasons:

• Very low thermal conductivity of the walls. If you use lumber with a cross section of 36 cm, the width of the longitudinal mounting groove will be 18 cm. In terms of heat permeability, this corresponds to the walls of a brick building with a thickness of 2.5 bricks. In such a building it will be very warm in winter with the most minimal fuel consumption, and in summer the rooms will be pleasantly cool.
• Maximum durability. Wooden houses of large diameter logs have fewer joints in the walls, which improves their strength. They are built for at least 80-100 years and will serve not only the first owners, but also their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
• There is less deformation during shrinkage. A thick log dries longer, but it also warps less, so there will be no cracks. This further increases the strength of the structure, it will not have to be repaired soon.
• Unique appearance. The special relief of the log wall looks really fabulous and very solid, especially if the house is built in the style of a traditional Russian tower. It will be nice to be under the roof, and non-standard walls will open up a wide scope for design work.

We should not forget about the economic benefits: although such logs themselves are much more expensive, they are required less due to the greater height of the crowns. In addition, a smaller number of crowns reduces the construction time, a log house can be delivered very quickly. But working with such building materials is much harder, so it is better to entrust the assembly to specialists.

Construction features

Houses made of rounded logs of large diameter are usually built from coniferous wood - these are Siberian larch, Angara and Siberian pine, cedar, etc. Larch is the most expensive, but also the most correct solution: its wood does not rot and is not destroyed by water, therefore a log house can stand for more than one century.

Not all companies can offer large-section log houses. Most often, these log cabins are made by special order and individually developed project, and lumber is delivered from afar. Not all manufacturers have a complete set of equipment for processing such lumber, in addition, highly qualified employees must work.

The construction of such houses has several more important features:

• They require a more powerful foundation due to the greater weight of the structure. A reinforced tape or pile base is usually used: the choice depends on the characteristics of the soil on the site. It is recommended to pour the foundation immediately around the entire perimeter so that it has maximum bearing capacity. The width of the base depends on the thickness of the purchased material.
• The building material is heavy, so special lifting equipment must be involved in the construction. It is advisable to order a control assembly at the manufacturer, since if any construction defects are found, it will be problematic to modify such a log on site.
• As usual, this lumber requires mandatory processing after installation. It will also have to be sanded and coated with an antiseptic so that the wood is protected from decay and retains its original pleasant color.

When log cabins are built from exclusive lumber, timber is most often harvested in hard-to-reach regions. Delivery costs further increase its cost, so only very wealthy people can afford such construction. However, the result will justify any investment, the house will be truly warm, cozy and comfortable, and it will serve for a very long time. published

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Log houses are dwellings that have been used for many centuries. For our country, wood is the most affordable building material, so wooden construction will never lose its relevance. A large number of advantages are added to the availability of logs. Further about them in more detail.

Advantages and disadvantages

Whole logs are used as the main material of the walls. Such wooden houses are characterized by the following advantages:

The log house has good thermal insulation, does not require large expenditures, is durable, environmentally friendly

• high environmental friendliness;
• good thermal insulation (wood is about three times warmer than ceramic brick);
• attractive and presentable appearance;
• good air permeability, at which the thermal insulation and strength of the material do not decrease;
• good strength characteristics of the log;
• compared to brick and concrete houses, wooden houses have a lower load on the foundation, which saves on the construction of supporting elements;
• the ability to save on the arrangement of the ventilation system due to the ability of the walls to “breathe”;
• ease of processing.

The disadvantages include:

• susceptibility to the appearance of fungus and mold;
• low fire resistance;
• the need to wait for the shrinkage of the log house;
• the difficulty of finding qualified craftsmen.

The only fatal drawback is the shrinkage of the log for a year or more.

To prevent damage to the material by various microorganisms, wood is treated with a special composition - an antiseptic. Such an event must be carried out immediately after the purchase of the material, otherwise, even with a short shelf life, mold and fungus can damage the structure.

Flame retardants, which increase the resistance of wood to fire, allow to solve the issue of fire safety.

It takes a lot of time to find good craftsmen. It is better to choose a trusted contractor who will give a guarantee of quality than to chase a cost reduction. Savings in this case can lead to impressive costs during operation.

Types of log houses

Three types can be distinguished here, depending on the material used:

• log houses;
• houses made of planed logs;
• log houses.

A log house involves the construction of logs of large diameter. For erection, it is possible to use a diameter of more than 40 cm, while for rounded material, the value of the maximum diameter is usually 27-30 cm.

What are the advantages of using a large section log:

• reduction in the number of wall crowns, which speeds up construction in the presence of special equipment (it is impossible to manually lift elements with a large length);
• an increase in wall thickness due to the large diameter, which leads to an increase in the thermal insulation properties of the house;
• increase in strength;
• interesting facade of the building, no need for additional decoration.

The advantages of the method of manufacturing elements of large diameter include:

• the use of tools for manual processing - an ax, a scraper, a planer;
• preservation of sapwood - the outer part of the log, which protects it from negative external influences, has greater strength than the rest of the section, and reduces the likelihood of wall cracking.

The second name for houses made of logs of large diameter was “wild log house”.

A rounded and planed log can give such characteristics in terms of strength and resistance to external factors only under the following conditions:

• for the manufacture, selected wood was used, which has the most even outer surface, due to which it is possible to remove a very thin top layer;
• processing was carried out on modern equipment by qualified craftsmen.

It is difficult to say exactly which material is better: a rounded log or chopped large diameter. The choice depends on the climate of the area and the preferences of the customer. For the northern regions, it is better to give preference to thicker walls, the construction of which is made from a large-section material (chopped).

Material selection

Building a house with your own hands requires knowledge of the purchase of materials. The following tips can be given:

• when choosing logs of large diameter, it is recommended to pay attention to the region where the wood grows (preferably the northern regions);
• it is important when building with your own hands to choose a tree cut down at the end of winter, the beginning of spring, this guarantees high strength of the material;
• construction involves the use of coniferous wood of the first or second grade (they are more resistant to damage by mold and fungus);
• log run (roughness) for coniferous species should be no more than 0.8 cm per meter, for hardwood 1 cm per meter;
• as antiseptic and flame retardant impregnations, it is necessary to choose compounds that are water-permeable, since a moisture-resistant film will reduce the ability of the house to “breathe”.

Manufacturing technology

Building a house wall with your own hands is quite simple:

Scheme for the construction of a log house

1. Laying the salary - the lower row (crown) of logs. For this, elements of the largest diameter with a high resin content are used. Before laying, it is necessary to provide a layer of waterproofing between materials with different properties (wooden and stone elements). Roofing material, hydroisol or linocrom are used as waterproofing materials.
2. For do-it-yourself rallying of horizontal logs, longitudinal grooves are provided at the bottom of each. The width of the groove is determined depending on the climatic conditions of the area and the type of wood.
3. The crowns of the wall are stacked on top of each other, rallying them at the corners.
4. Waiting for the initial shrinkage. After the passage, the elements of the log house are marked, disassembled and assembled again with a seal gasket. Do-it-yourself compaction is done with tow, jute or moss.
5. Waiting for the final shrinkage of the house (12-18 months). After that, finishing caulking is performed. For additional sealing, acrylic-based compositions and foamed insulation can be used.

To connect the crowns at the corners, several methods are used:

• "in oblo";
• "into the bowl";
• "in the paw".

The choice depends on the climate of the area and the availability of subsequent cladding.
Competent selection of material for a log house and compliance with construction technology will allow you to build a warm, comfortable and safe home for many years.

The construction of houses from chopped logs in Russia has experienced a real revival in recent years. It has become fashionable and prestigious to have your own wooden house outside the city limits. This is an indicator not only of status and good prosperity, but also a kind of manifestation of patriotism, a return to Russian roots, traditional values. A wooden house is often a family estate for many generations of a family, it is family pride. Such a house has an unforgettable aura, woven from the dear memories of the people living here.

Log houses can be called a unique invention of mankind, because they are built almost without the use of nails. For centuries, the main, and often the only tool for building houses from chopped logs was an ax, and only relatively recently, chainsaws began to be used at the initial stage of wood processing.

In fact, each house made of chopped logs is an example of manual labor, each log in it is warmed by the breath and skill of the carpenter. A log house can rightfully be called another member of the family.

A wooden frame perfectly tolerates the climate of most regions of Russia, and residents will be comfortable living in such a house throughout the year. Such houses have a unique ability to "breathe", i.e. independently maintain a microclimate favorable for the human body in the room by passing air through the walls out and back. The tree is able to absorb excess moisture in the air, and if necessary, gives it back if the air has become too dry.

Buildings made of chopped logs are very beautiful, harmoniously fit into any landscape and are even able to heal a person with their special living energy, influencing the mental and emotional state. In such houses, it always smells amazingly delicious of fresh wood, and this smell becomes truly familiar to all household members, further uniting them.

Buildings made of chopped logs are very beautiful, harmoniously fit into any landscape and are even able to heal a person with their special living energy, influencing the mental and emotional state. In such houses, there is always an amazingly delicious smell of fresh wood, and this smell becomes truly familiar to all household members, further uniting them.

House made of chopped logs: advantages and disadvantages

Benefits of a wooden house

• log houses have many advantages, and here are just a few of them:
• absolute environmental friendliness of the building material;
• high level of strength;
• lower cost of building a foundation when compared with brick or concrete houses;
• the cost of the log itself is also lower than the price of many other building materials;
• a log house does not require external finishing, which saves money and time for construction;
• has excellent thermal insulation and thermal insulation.

Disadvantages of wooden log houses

Ideal building materials do not exist, and a log is no exception. With all the magnificent properties, the log house also has several drawbacks that those who are going to build a log house should be aware of.

• the ability to ignite easily. Unfortunately, a tree is not able to withstand fire, so such a house needs to be carefully treated with special fire-fighting compounds, both at the construction stage, and regularly treated during further operation;
• soundproofing is another weak point of log buildings. Consequently, a handsome wooden man needs high-quality and well-thought-out sound insulation;

• danger from sunlight, insect pests. All wooden structures must be treated with solutions or sprays specially designed for this purpose. Processing must be carried out at the stage of construction of the building and periodically repeated in the future;
• the tree is afraid of moisture. Care must be taken to ensure that the wood is protected from atmospheric precipitation.

Chopped log houses: price

Houses made of chopped logs traditionally take pride of place in low-rise construction. The classics of house building, proven for centuries, have many advantages over other materials, since they are optimal for living in our climate, durable and environmentally friendly. The level of amenities in modern construction corresponds to a city apartment, and at a price such a structure is cheaper than a similar area in multi-apartment buildings. Do not forget about aesthetics, as each log house is unique and looks great without additional exterior decoration.

The company "Vitoslavitsa" is pleased to offer you to order the construction of a log house in Moscow. We have been helping our clients to realize the dream of their own suburban housing for more than 5 years, and during this time we have managed to get an impeccable reputation and numerous thanks from customers.

Our specialists can create cozy and durable housing with original design in the best Russian traditions, able to satisfy even outstanding aesthetic and operational requirements.

The popularity of log houses

Chopped log is one of the most popular materials for the construction of low-rise buildings, and its popularity is due to the provision of a number of undeniable advantages to the finished structure, including:

• Durability. The main advantage of this material is associated with the peculiarity of the processing technology - cutting and planing are carried out manually, due to which the structure of the wood is not disturbed, and the protective layer remains intact. This allows the logs to provide increased resistance to mechanical damage, moisture, temperature changes, ultraviolet rays and other troubles prepared by the environment and climatic conditions.
• Beautiful appearance. In addition to the fact that the projects of log houses developed by us are distinguished by their excellent design, the material itself has a high aesthetic component: wood patterns created by nature itself become the final decorative touch of the overall composition.
• Environmental friendliness. Wood is an organic, environmentally friendly material. This feature allows you to live in houses made of chopped logs, not only without fear for health, but even with benefit. The fact is that the northern pine used in our production is rich in tree resins and phytoncides, which prevent the formation of pathogens. The specific smell of pine, which creates a wonderful natural atmosphere, is also worth mentioning.
• All season comfort. A chopped log has high thermal insulation characteristics, is able to accumulate heat, and also provides efficient oxygen circulation and moisture stabilization, thanks to which a wonderful microclimate is achieved in the room, regardless of the time of year.
• Availability. Building from chopped logs does not require the construction of expensive varieties of foundations, and the wood itself is relatively cheap.

The construction of houses from chopped logs begins with the choice of a contractor, and you should pay attention to the presence of his own production. This guarantees the proper quality of wood, proven processing technology and timely delivery of the log house. Realizing your dream, you can use the proposed projects or order your own development option, while specifying the type of wood and the method of manual felling. The process of manual felling is quite complex and time-consuming, it consists of several stages:

The construction of log houses involves the following steps:

• Design work;
• Foundation laying;
• The beginning of the assembly of the log house and the installation of floor coverings;
• Complete assembly of the log house;
• Installation of floors of the second floor (if the project provides for such a number of storeys);
• Arrangement of the truss system;
• Flooring of insulating materials and arrangement of roof ventilation;
• Roofing;
• Grinding of external and internal walls;
• Installation of window and door openings;
• Work on engineering communications;
• Facade and interior decoration at the request of the client.

Initially, wood of a similar diameter is selected, which should ensure evenness and visual appeal of the assembly. This time-consuming process is necessary because properly selected logs contribute to uniform shrinkage, and make hand-cut houses durable and strong. Particular care is required when selecting large diameter trees, which are unique in their own right. This version of the log house requires a lot of experience, knowledge and skill. Projects of log houses made of logs of large diameter (up to 1 meter) are real works of wooden architecture and are carried out by high-class professionals.

Selected logs are skinned and planed strictly according to the technology, then felling is carried out in one of the selected ways: "in the paw", "in the bowl", by the Canadian or other method. The last step is external processing, which allows you to maintain the attractiveness of the structure and significantly improve performance.

Prices for the construction of houses from chopped logs on a turn-key basis

The cost of building an object depends on many factors that are negotiated at the conclusion of the contract. The price for turnkey chopped log house projects varies in a wide range: from a typical economy class option to an exclusive custom-made building made of elite wood. The main factors affecting the construction estimate:

• the complexity of the project;
• building area and number of storeys;
• wood type;
• felling type;
• exterior finish.

When drawing up a project estimate for a house made of hand-cut logs, the cost of the truss system, installation of floor and ceiling beams is taken into account. At the request of the customer, a foundation can be erected, subject to all technological requirements, and engineering work can be carried out. Having received a detailed consultation, you can always choose the optimal price-quality ratio and get what you want.

Advantages of ordering log house projects from us

• A wide choice - we can offer you both the implementation of ready-made projects of log houses from a log, and an individual approach. The creative approach of our designers and the high qualification of engineers will ensure the uniqueness of your home.
• High quality materials - we produce building material in accordance with the requirements of GOST, using advanced technologies and the experience of our specialists, which allows us to guarantee the quality of the result.
• Favorable prices - thanks to our own production base and well-established logistics, we are able to offer you excellent houses at an attractive price.

Log house. Project "Innovator"

Turnkey log house projects
from GK "Gorodles"

Projects of log houses made of logs on a turn-key basis, created in the process of individual design of log houses, and the implementation of projects of log houses on a turn-key basis is the general direction of work of Gorodles Group of Companies, the only holder of the Golden Status in Russia (among companies specializing in the creation of log houses on a turnkey basis from natural logs according to author's projects) in the rating of the Association of Wooden Housing Construction based on the results of Professional and Independent Expertise.

We present samples of the best projects with photos of log houses and cottages made of natural pine and cedar logs, which demonstrate the professional and creative capabilities of the Gorodles Architectural Bureau in the field of individual design of log houses - exclusive handmade wooden houses.

PROJECTS OF HOUSES FROM SHOPPED LOGS
project gallery from "gorodles"

We draw your attention to the fact that all projects of exclusive turnkey log houses, photoimplementation of projects presented on our official website (both at the stage of manufacturing log cabinsbased on the author's projects of houses from chopped logs, and at the stage of construction of turnkey wooden houses) are made exclusively by the Gorodles group of companies.

"Istra" -beautiful log housecedar logs with an octagonal bay window and a second light
Total area – 550m 2

"Sochi" -Prestigious three-storey combined cottage made of stone and wood with a garage, a wine cellar, a summer barbecue terrace and a swimming pool
Total area - 510m 2

"Aurora" - a respectable modern three-story cottage made of a large cross-section cedar carriage with a two-height living room and a terrace
Total area – 500m 2

"Innovator"a presentable project of a Premium class log house in a classic style made of cedar logs with a second light and a luxurious terrace
Total area - 770m 2

"East-West" - a unique log house with a bathhouse in a fabulous style
Total area - 280m 2

"Hunter" -two-story log house-hotel with a second light
Total area - 240m 2

"Estate"– an exclusive project of a restaurant made of chopped logs in the style of Russian modern
Total area - 490m 2

"Shipilovo"– a prestigious manor log house with a second light made of pine wood
Total area - 263m 2

"Seasons"– a charming log house in the style of a noble estate
Total area - 188m 2

"Monino" - a noble house with a sauna under one roof
Total area - 200m 2

"House for parents" - harmonious and comfortable project of a log house
Total area - 190 m 2

"Egoist" project of a Russian house made of chopped pine logs in a hunting estate
Total area - 200 m 2

"Europe 27" - combined house of stone and wood in the style of a chalet
Total area - 270m 2

"Europe 32" - combined stone and carriage house with a terrace
Total area - 323m 2

"Europe 28"– a chalet with a second light made of glued laminated timber
Total area - 280m 2

"Komsomolets" - elegant project of a wooden hotel made of chopped logs
Total area – 550m 2

"Vermont" luxury handmade wooden mansion made of large-diameter cedar logs, combining log cabin and post & beam
Total area - 380m 2

"Pine" -an exclusive project of a log house made of large diameter cedar with a bay window, a second light and an attic post and beam
Total area - 440m 2

"Kolovrat" - a unique project of a house made of large-diameter chopped cedar logs with carved decor in the Russian style
Total area - 730m 2

"On the edge" - a beautiful cottage in a modern style made of chopped logs and a post-and-beam frame in a double-height bay window with panoramic windows
Total area – 450m 2

"Svetlana"– a beautiful wooden chopped mansion with a bay window and a terrace
Total area - 288m 2

"Pushkino" - two-story log house in Russian modern style
Total area - 310m 2

"Timber" - brutal frame-log house with a European character
Total area - 365m 2

"Glazovo" -chopped house made of round pine logs with carved decor in the Russian style
Total area - 215m 2

"Accord" -project of a two-story wooden cottage made of chopped logs in the style of a European chalet
Total area - 342m 2

"At the brook" cottage made of chopped logs with a second light and a terrace
Total area – 600m 2

« Sivezh» – extraordinary concept of a guest house with a rare cabin "in cut"
Total area - 73 m 2

"Europe 27-1" - house - chalet with a garage made of chopped pine logs
Total area - 312m 2

"Europe 32-1" - log house - chalet with a terrace made of pine logs
Total area - 293m 2

"Europe 33" - glued beam cottage with a bay window and a second light
Total area - 333m 2

"Hut for friends" - creative log house in wild style with modern interior
Total area - 270m 2

DESIGN OF HOLIDAYED HOUSES. SPECIFICITY

Designing modern large log houses from natural logs and creating author's projects of handmade wooden houses is an art. True, only on one condition - if the creative inspiration and creativity of the architect in the process of developing exclusive turnkey projects for houses and estates made of chopped logs (cleaned with water, or “scrape-like”) is inextricably linked with the experience of professionally designing houses made of natural wood, deep knowledge of the specifics of designing hand-cut wooden houses and, of course, taking into account this narrow-profile knowledge when creating author's projects of exclusive turnkey houses from chopped logs - design views, facades, exterior decor and layouts.

The fact is that natural wood, as a building material, has its own “character” and specific features of “behavior” during the construction of turnkey log houses (implementation of ready-made projects of beautiful log houses for year-round use), as well as their further operation. . This specificity of hand-cut houses must be taken into account when creating individual projects of author's wooden log houses from round logs and carriages (projects of log houses) or modern projects of Post and Beam log-frame houses.

FEATURES OF HOUSE PROJECTS FROM SHOPPED LOGS
FROM GK "GORODLES"

The architectural Bureau of the group of companies "Gorodles" does not create standard designs and does not sell ready-made projects of houses and cottages from chopped logs. For us, the development of individual projects of wooden houses - whether it is a project of a log house, or a project of frame-log houses - is the basis, the fundamental beginning of a large, responsible and creative path from sketch to keys, which we go through together with our esteemed Customers, fans of handmade .

In individual projects of the best turnkey log houses (including projects of restaurants from log logs), in projects of exclusive wooden houses made of cedar and modern houses and cottages made of gun carriage, created by the Gorodles Architectural Bureau, personalized stylistic, aesthetic and functional wishes of our Customers (FROM unusual solutions of a small project of a one-story wooden house made of logs to impressive developments of projects of houses made of logs under the tower of the 19th century; from creative, modern and fashionable projects of wooden cottages to timeless classic projects of log houses with a terrace; from a traditional Russian log house from a round log, to a European chalet-style house made of glued laminated timber... Pay attention, leafing through the pages dedicated to turnkey chopped log houses - projects, photos and descriptions, to the layout of a log house.From a competent, functional and ergonomic layout of a log house in many ways depends on high-class country living comfort level. All layouts of log houses presented in the projects correspond to the individual scenarios and habits of each Customer.

In the process of creating the best projects of wooden chopped estates and turnkey houses from natural logs (elite projects of handmade wooden mansions, exclusive projects of estate complexes, extraordinary projects of log baths) by the architects of the Gorodles Group of Companies, the specific features of the technology for manufacturing log cabins of houses from logs of large diameter are always taken into account , as well as the construction and operation of modern Premium class log houses.

Our plant for the production of log cabins and components in the implementation of beautiful projects of log houses is focused on creating log cabins of complex, unusual shapes using all known types of felling and their combination. This maximizes the creative boundaries of architects, who, relying on the diversity of our production facilities, create beautiful projects of the best hand-cut houses of creative and complex architectural forms that require high skill of cutters and professional experience of engineers in the process of their implementation.