Order a combined house project. Combined houses made of foam blocks and wood: construction features

The stone is solid, strong, durable, does not rot and does not deteriorate from moisture, it is fireproof. But in a stone building, many feel a lack of comfort, and city stone apartments are rather fed up. In addition, the stone heats up for too long if, say, you need to come to an unheated cottage in winter.

The tree has a beneficial effect on the psychological climate in the home, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, and perfectly regulates the humidity in the room (“breathes”), creating an optimal microclimate for people. In a wooden house, a different, more personal and emotional perception of the home arises than in a typical cell of a metropolitan high-rise building. But many are frightened by the fact that wood is a very combustible material; in addition, wood is afraid of moisture and microorganisms.

Combining a stone bottom and a wooden top in one building, we have the opportunity to "kill two birds with one stone" by dividing the functions between the stone and wooden parts in such a way as to take advantage of all the advantages of these materials. Yes, and externally combined house looks outside the box and very beautiful. Therefore, projects of combined houses are deservedly popular.

Where is wood used and where is brick

The first floor of a combined house can be built of brick (and in this case the most advantageous solution is with external insulation using the “ventilated facade” method) or from foam or aerated concrete blocks. As a rule, such "flammable" premises as a kitchen, a boiler room, a fireplace room, a sauna, and a garage are located in it.

The second, attic floor is built of wood: round logs, glued or profiled timber, unplaned timber with external insulation and exterior finish. Far away from the damp earth and sheltered from the rain by large roof overhangs, besides treated with a protective and decorative composition, the wood lasts a long time, does not deteriorate and does not age. On the second floor, with its comfort and ecology, there are usually living rooms.

The interior decoration of the combined house is based on the "dialogue" of two basic materials - stone and wood, which harmoniously combine with each other, at the same time, creating diversity and originality. Typically, the interiors of a combined cottage are decided in one of the varieties of the "country" style, designed to emphasize the beauty of natural materials and natural forms.

Chalet-style houses

A combined cottage is a very beautiful and time-tested type of building. Since the Middle Ages, similar buildings were erected in the Alps, originally as shepherd's huts. Subsequently, brought to perfection, the Alpine style of the combined "chalet" houses gained immense popularity in Europe. It has bright and recognizable features, such as a sloping gable roof with large overhangs and a canopy, spacious terraces, often placed outside the perimeter of the house and resting on columns. But at the same time, the architectural style of the "chalet" gives the widest scope for creative imagination. For example, the second floor can be made both in the form of a log house and in the medieval half-timbered style.

By the way, in pre-revolutionary Russia, such houses were also held in high esteem. Practical merchants, for example, often put a residential wooden blockhouse on a stone first floor, where a shop, warehouse and utility rooms were located.

A specific choice of building materials and design solutions allows you to flexibly and widely vary the budget for the construction of a combined country house. We offer you both standard projects and the construction of turnkey combined houses according to individual projects.

Combined houses made of stone and wood, the projects of which usually include a brick (stone, concrete) first (ground) floor and a wooden second ( mansard ) is an attempt to offset the shortcomings of some materials at the expense of the advantages of others. Stone (brick) is a very strong, durable and reliable material, but at the same time it warms up for a very long time and requires both internal and often external finishing work.

Wood is an environmentally friendly and healthy material with excellent thermal insulation, but at the same time it is very fire hazardous and relatively short-lived. Combining these materials allows you to minimize costs, ensuring maximum energy savings and high speed of construction.

Design features of combined houses

Projects of houses using stone and wood have a fairly long architectural history. These can be attributed half-timbered houses, in which the wooden frame was filled with stones, or alpine chalets, which was originally the dwelling of shepherds.

However, the construction of a combined house made of wood and stone was quite common in Russian architecture - in the 19th century, enterprising middle-class merchants, minimizing costs, built two-storey houses, in which the first floor of stone was "business" - it housed a store (shop) or office. But the second floor was reserved for living space.

A combined stone-wood house will allow you to make the most of the strengths of each material:

• the use of brick (stone, concrete blocks) - non-combustible material - on the ground floor is quite justified, because there is a living room with fireplace, kitchen, possibly a garage and other areas with an increased risk of fire. In addition, in this case it will be easier to obtain permission and install the boiler on the ground floor.

• durability - the lowest rims of a wooden house, close to the ground, are exposed to the greatest negative impact (moisture, fungus, mold, insects). The first floor, built of brick, will last for decades without reducing reliability, because the brick is practically not affected by negative natural factors, and the tree will be protected from moisture and the influence of groundwater.

Advice! When designing combined houses, you can abandon the high foundation characteristic of wooden houses - brick withstands moisture well.

• profitability - financially, a combined brick + wood house will cost less than a completely brick house, and this is only if we take into account the cost of the material. It is worth considering additional costs: insulation of brick walls, finishing work, heating of a residential floor - the financial benefit will be especially noticeable

• energy efficiency - wood retains heat much better than brick, which will save on heating the residential area, but at the same time, you should not neglect the insulation of the basement

• the combination of materials will significantly reduce the total weight of the building, so you can further save on laying the foundation

Advice! To further reduce weight, the second floor can be built not from timber or rounded log, and use wireframe technology

• speed of construction - both the brick and wooden parts of the house are being built quite quickly, but while the wooden part shrinks (this can take up to a year for rounded logs, for glued beams this is not very important), you can finish the first floor and even move into it

• aesthetics - the combination of materials allows you to get a very unusual and attractive exterior, such designs make it possible to implement interesting and non-standard design solutions and approaches.

The first floor, built of brick, is distinguished by its excellent practical advantages - it is stable, strong, perfect for equipment bathrooms, laundry, boiler room, mini-pool, warm garage, as well as a kitchen, dining-living room. The second floor, built of wood, is distinguished by an atmosphere of comfort and warmth, due to its natural qualities, wood provides natural air exchange and moisture regulation, so it is optimal to equip rooms with a minimum of engineering communications and installations here - bedrooms, children's rooms, an office.

In modern construction, there is a gradual abandonment of bricks in favor of aerated concrete or other types of cellular concrete. First of all, they are lighter, which allows you to further save on laying the foundation. An important point - with the same strength, aerated concrete has significantly better thermal insulation performance than brick. But the second floor can be built from round logs, profiled or glued beams or wireframe.

There are two approaches to the design of the facade of combined houses:

• uniform style - in this case, the whole house is decorated in the same style, the difference between the floors is completely removed, for which both decorative plaster and siding can be used. Brick floor can be finished timber imitation, block house, clapboard, etc., so that visually the house is completely wooden

• different design - the second floor in this case remains untouched (the tree can only be additionally painted or varnished), the first floor is finished with decorative brick or plaster, tile, stone (natural or artificial).

During the construction of combined houses, special attention will be required to the transition from the brick part to the wooden one. Between floors, as a connecting element, reinforcing metal pins are used - laying them in the upper rows of brick (stone) masonry, they are used to secure the first crowns of the second floor. A prerequisite is the creation of a waterproofing layer, for which you can use roofing material, polyurethane foam and other materials that will protect wooden structures from moisture.

Dreaming of building a country house, but reached a dead end when choosing a building material. No wonder. There are people who appreciate the stone for its strength, monumentality. Someone chooses wood for environmental friendliness, speed of construction, natural color and wood pattern. There are people who are equally related to both materials. The solution is quite simple - to consider projects of combined brick and timber houses. The problem of choice will disappear, it will be possible to combine two elements under one roof.

Any design cannot be perfect. There will always be pros and cons of individual houses and materials used for construction. Combined projects have their own characteristics. Let's talk about the advantages of sharing timber and bricks.

Reliability of the combined house

Any building can be reliable if all important points are taken into account during construction. The combined project provides for greater reliability of the house. They build according to this principle mainly two-story cottages. Basement, first floors are made of brick. This provides structural strength, prolongs the life of the house. Brick is not afraid of fire, water, strong wind, sunlight. Provided that the foundation is laid correctly, the elements will not lead the brick box, will not destroy it. The second floor is better to make from a bar. There are several variations of the beam:

• not profiled;
• profiled;
• glued.

Before choosing a timber, read the quality characteristics of each, so as not to be mistaken. Mostly profiled and glued beams are used for felling. Wood has different properties, which can be extended by building the bottom of a brick box. A reliable brick base will allow you to resist a light timber box under any circumstances. For example, during a flood, it often floods a dwelling to roof level, if the house is without a superstructure. A wooden structure rarely withstands a large flow of water and its influence:

• the log is difficult to dry;
• the box is deformed or, in general, falls apart;
• Requires a major overhaul or installation of a new frame.

When building a building according to a combined project, the following consequences can be avoided:

• the lower floor of brick is not subject to destruction;
• enough to dry the walls, foundation;
• do the interior work.
• the second floor from a bar will not suffer from water.

There can be many such situations, we will not list them.

Combination home comfort

The possibility of placing common rooms on the ground floor:

• kitchens;
• bathroom;
• living room;
• toilet
• boiler room.

Brick withstands drops:

• temperatures;
• humidity;
• fumes from cooking.

The tree does not behave so perfectly. Therefore, a private zone is placed on the second floor. In the recreation area, sleeping timber retains its natural properties:

• breathes;
• passes moisture;
• retains heat;
• creates a comfortable microclimate.

This allows you to create comfortable conditions for residents. The first brick floor is set up for an active life, the second floor made of timber helps to relax, enjoy the tranquility, natural wall decor.

Combined home safety

Fire safety concerns not only residents of multi-apartment buildings, but also an individual mansion. This is no coincidence. How much equipment, engineering structures are provided in the cottage for a full-fledged stay. Gas and electrical appliances carry a fire hazard. Brick is resistant to fire. Its use in the construction of the first floor is highly advisable due to the location of the ignition sites. The brick will not allow the fire to spread quickly. The second floor from a bar, with a timely reaction, will not be exposed to fire.

The speed of the construction of the box according to the combined project

If there is no time to wait, combined housing projects will come to the rescue. An attic made of glued or profiled chamber-drying lumber is assembled quickly:

• poured the foundation;
• allowed to dry;
• laid out a brick wall;
• assembled the second lightweight floor from timber;
• a wooden box looks aesthetically pleasing even without finishing;
• start communications;
• move to live on the second floor of a combined building.

The first floor needs more time to finish. So let's deal with it last, living on the second floor.

Price of combined projects

I want to save money on construction. Projects of combined houses allow you to do this. Brick, its masonry, mortar will cost the developer a decent amount. We'll have to build a house on one floor. It is cheaper to install a log house from a bar if you do the installation yourself. It is not difficult to do this from profiled or glued timber. Here's your savings. House at an affordable price. The project of a combined frame made of bricks and glued laminated timber is more expensive, but the properties of profiled timber are no worse. Choose for yourself what to make the second floor.

The disadvantages of combined projects include the following:

1. Exterior view of the façade. The combined house does not have a specific style design. The rough simplicity of brick is the natural look of timber. It can be fixed. There are facade finishing elements. They will give a finished look to the walls.
2. Search for generalist builders for a combined project.
3. It is necessary to correctly calculate the transitions of the walls from the first to the second floor, to perform their installation.

Otherwise, the shortcomings may be of a personal nature based on the requirements of the owner of the combined housing.

Varieties of houses according to the combined project

Houses made of brick and timber are different modifications.

1. Often projects are represented by two-story houses. You can build structures of greater height. It all depends on the imagination of the client, his capabilities.
2. There are single-story projects - alteration of an existing house. Not so long ago, hand-cut logs were used to build an individual house. The box has retained its appearance and strength, but it is required to increase square meters. It is not always possible to build a second floor on a wooden box due to the foundation or soil. Then a project is created to expand the house at the level of the log house:

• Attached toilet, shower room, new kitchen. Brick is more suitable for this. It turns out the project of a combined house of timber and brick in one level.
• Sometimes a log house is covered with bricks in one layer. Environmental friendliness, comfort, room climate are preserved, and functions are expanded.

Projects of combined brick and timber houses are welcome:

• If the soil does not allow the construction of a two-story brick house. The load is large, the foundation may burst and cause deformations, distortions.
• The second floor of glued or profiled timber will reduce the load.
• You can save on strengthening the foundation for a heavy house. There will be no need to raise the soil layer to a sufficient height.

The combined project will make the dream of a two-story cottage accessible. For decisiveness, watch a video clip about houses made of bricks and timber:

Consider a photo of projects of combined houses made of brick and timber: A house built of brick and timber looks unique. In recent years, there has been a demand for projects. Abroad combined housing is very popular. A well-known example is the "chalet" house or buildings that combined the first floor of brick and the frame second tier. Projects of combined houses made of brick and timber deserve attention. Having studied the features of the designs, you can safely proceed to the creation and implementation of your own version.

The desire to have their own country house forces many residents of the metropolis to invest fabulous sums in the construction. And the more intricate the project of the cottage is, the greater the financing of the construction should be. At the same time, the price of a finished house to a large extent depends on the material used for construction. And since stone is mainly used for the installation of houses in Russia, the cottage translates into a pretty penny. However, there is a very productive method of saving family money on building their own nest - cozy and durable houses made of stone and wood. So, as a result of a combination of materials, it will be possible to save on the installation of the entire structure.

Types of combined houses

The use of diverse building materials in the construction of houses has been known to history since the 15th century. And the main harmonious combination was the combination of stone and wood. Such a tandem allows you to make a powerful load-bearing plinth (or first floor) and mount an already lightweight version of the second floor or attic made of wood above it. The most popular examples of such combinations are:

• Half-timbered houses. They originate from Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. The construction of such buildings is based on a wooden frame, which is filled with a natural stone block. Or this same timber frame is mounted on a pre-arranged stone lower floor. The house acquires the outlines of reliability, massiveness and fortress.
• Chalet houses. They are also known as hunter's houses. These buildings came to architecture from the mountainous Alps, where shepherds and hunters equipped their homes in order to hide from the changeable weather of the mountains. Snow or unexpected winds, rain or hot sun - all this could overtake the shepherd in the mountains at any moment. It was as a refuge that strong chalet cottages were built, which were based on a strong stone (basement) floor and a wooden attic, sheltered from snow and wind by a sloping roof. Such a house made of wood and stone today has become a special style of architectural direction.

Important: the main rule when combining materials in a building is the installation of a lighter floor over a heavier one. And even if the house will have three floors, the bearing capacity of building materials should decrease from bottom to top. For example, a concrete basement, then the first floor of blocks or bricks, the third floor is exclusively wooden.

Types of material combinations

The construction of combined buildings is similar to the work of a sculptor. Here you can interpret in such a way that the finished cottage turned out to be unlike any of the neighboring ones. In this case, most often the developer uses the following types of combinations:

• Monolithic reinforced concrete and log rounded. Here, coarser hand-cut chopped round timber can be used. Note that a reliable reinforced concrete level acts as a basement semi-basement floor. It is subsequently sheathed on the outside with clinker tiles or simply plastered. The use of a reinforced concrete monolith in the form of a basement floor is relevant on non-porous soils with a low level of groundwater.
• The combination of a brick ground floor with a lighter and more even beam. In this case, either a strip reinforced concrete foundation or a monolithic slab is mounted under the house. It all depends on the type of soil on the site and the level of groundwater on it. It is worth noting that brick and timber, which have a perfectly even shape, create an original tandem for mounting a house in the style of half-timbered construction.
• You can also mount a three-story house from combined materials. Here, combined houses made of foam blocks and wood on top of a monolithic basement level are relevant. At the same time, the house will acquire its final appearance, thanks to the exterior finish of the stone floors chosen by the developer. The tree will speak for itself.
• And there is also a cheaper combination of materials from a bar or log on the first floor and a frame-shield structure on the second. But this technology is used for small cottages and, if desired, save a lot.

Important: in any of the cases of installing a stone first level, the fire safety of the finished house increases several times. Since it is in the basement (lower) level of the house that all utility and utility rooms are located, such as a kitchen, garage, boiler room, workshop, fireplace room, etc.

The advantages of houses made of combined material

The construction of a combined house has a number of advantages in comparison with the installation of a homogeneous cottage. Especially if it was originally planned to mount the whole stone house. So, the main positive aspects of such a building are:

• Significant savings in the construction budget. Moreover, funds are saved not only due to the cost of diverse materials - stone and wood. The estimate is melting before our eyes as a result of the fact that houses made of bricks or blocks and timber end up with a smaller mass than a completely stone building. As a result, a lightweight type of foundation can be mounted under such a house. But it is the basis that most often costs about 30-40% of the total construction budget. In addition, it will be possible to save money on hiring workers for the installation of the cottage. That is, the payment to masons will be less than if they built a completely stone house. Yes, and renting special equipment for the installation of a combined house is cheaper.
• Wide architectural possibilities. Most often, for the construction of combined houses, non-standard projects of combined houses made of brick and wood are used. Here, the extensions of the left or right wing of the house may predominate as a territory for the utility room. At the same time, this area of ​​the cottage is also reliably sheltered from precipitation by a sloping roof, like any other part of the house. You can also hide from prying eyes all the utility rooms in the basement, and leave only the cozy and comfort-breathing rooms of the first floor and the attic for the guests to see. Stained-glass windows, an attic balcony under the roof or a spacious terrace from the eastern part of the cottage are used as the entourage of the house.
• It is also worth noting that you can move into a combined house immediately, but using only the first or basement floor. Since the stone is not subject to natural shrinkage, the interior finishing of the lower level can be carried out immediately after construction is completed. The upper wooden level must be given time to shrink and only after that begin internal work.
• The heat capacity of a combined house will be several times higher than that of a house made entirely of stone. After all, the tree perfectly holds heat, which means that the heating of the first floor is of high quality, and the optimum temperature of the second level can also be ensured. Hence, by the way, and savings on the maintenance of the finished house.
• In addition, the stone lower floor is more resistant to seasonal changes in the ground, which means that it will ensure a longer service life of the finished cottage.
• In addition, it is the wooden part of the combined stone-wood house that provides optimal microcirculation throughout the entire room. After all, the tree breathes constantly, regardless of temperature changes outside and inside the building.

However, the combined cottage has one significant disadvantage - this is the difference in the service life of building materials. So, a stone is able to provide a house with a life of 100 years or more. While the upper level of the cottage, made of timber or logs, will require repair in 30-40 years. However, such a nuance can also be interpreted as a positive moment - there is a chance to re-plan the attic level to meet the needs of a larger family. That is, both children and grandchildren can be provided with a separate spacious room in a cozy strong house.

The nuances of the construction of a combined structure

In order to correctly combine two types of building materials into a single and strong monolithic structure, several basic requirements must be observed:

• So, you need to combine wood with stone using special steel pins built into the masonry. At the same time, the stone surface in front of the installation of wooden crowns must be waterproofed.
• The tree, in turn, is necessarily treated with antiseptics and flame retardants before laying in order to increase its fire safety and resistance to decay.
• The stone part of the house is finished with plaster or cladding. And the decorative design of the wooden level, if necessary, is performed using lining. Although wood is an independent and harmonious building material.

Design features of combined buildings

In order for a house made of aerated concrete (brick, foam concrete or reinforced concrete monolith) to become a real haven for the whole family, several nuances must be taken into account during its construction (at the design stage):

• So, in the lower part of the cottage, all utility, household and public premises are usually located. If the house has only two levels, then rest rooms such as a billiard room, a fireplace room, and a living room are also arranged here. At the same level, but away from the "noisy" rooms, you can arrange an office. If the house is supposed to have a basement level, then it is here that all household rooms are arranged. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, a dining room, a fireplace and an office. And already in the attic they design all the rooms for sleeping. Here you can also place a nursery.
• An excellent solution is offered by such house projects, where on the ground floor they arrange a room for a family business. It can be a workshop or atelier, a small shop or office. Autumn is convenient to work with a family, without leaving home and without wasting time on the road to the workplace.

Tip: but in this case, you should make sure that all household members have a separate entrance to the house, hidden from prying eyes. It is better if it is a courtyard hidden by a fence. Such a combined house project is a great option for a large family.

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Do you want to become the owner of a beautiful, durable and comfortable cottage? Then right now look at what combined houses we can offer you. Recently, many of our clients prefer this type of housing, because a successful combination of wood and stone combines all the advantages of both materials.

Half-timbered cottages began to appear in Germany as early as the 15th century. And now they have found a new life. Achievements in the field of construction allow us to preserve and increase all the advantages of oak, fir, pine and natural stone. Such buildings are devoid of disadvantages. And to become the owner of a truly reliable and durable family nest, you just need to contact our company. We will carry out the construction on a turnkey basis, taking into account all your wishes and requirements for the house.

Why choose a combined house?

Combined houses stands out with the following benefits:

• Possibility to live in a cottage at any time of the year. It is cool in summer and very warm in winter, even if located in areas with a harsh climate. It is enough to install a high-quality heating system. The walls will retain heat, so there will be no large costs for paying for used gas or electricity.
• Fire safety. Since in the construction of combined houses we use only wood treated with special impregnations, it will be resistant to fire. You can install a fireplace in your cottage, and even more than one, without fear of a fire risk.
• Environmental friendliness. There is nothing more natural than solid wood. It is pleasant and easy to breathe in a house made of beams. Such a house is ideal for families with children, allergy sufferers and asthmatics.
• Light weight. Lightweight design ensures that soil shrinkage does not occur. Therefore, such houses can be built even in areas dominated by sandy and swampy soil.
• Attractive appearance. Combined half-timbered cottages captivate the eye from the first moment. And we guarantee that aesthetics will not disappear over the years. The materials used in construction are resistant to changes in temperature and humidity of the environment, ultraviolet radiation, etc.

Since our company itself is engaged in timber harvesting, develops projects and builds combined houses, we offer you our services at the most attractive prices.

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