Examples of projects of country houses of economy class

Everyone who decided to build a small and cozy house, considering possible projects of a country house economy class.

The houses of this segment allow you to save money and at the same time to purchase quality housing.

It can be projects of low-rise, multi-apartment buildings, with an attic and without, with a garage and without it.

When building country houses segment of economy, in the first place, you need to decide on the material.

Such houses can be erected from wood, brick, aerated concrete, foam blocks and other materials with increased strength characteristics.

Consider the features of building suburban cottages segment of the economy.

Block, brick, concrete houses

Cottages made of foam blocks and aerated concrete are durable and simple in laying.

The savings consist in the possibility of avoiding additional insulation, despite the small thickness of the material used.

However, the main point is the lack of cold bridges, and this can be ensured by the excellent quality of foam blocks and aerated concrete.

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This relationship is explained by the possibility of laying quality blocks on the glue, and not on cement mortar, it is due to this that the masonry seams are reduced to 2 mm.

An important condition is the professional design, which allows to make the insulation of the jumpers and belts correctly and easily.

Special gaskets and belts are required for aerated concrete. This is due to the fact that such units do not tolerate pressure drops under vertical loads.

And such loads are maximum under the door and window openings and often lead to the formation of cracks.

Also aerated concrete has less strength, therefore it is recommended to erect small one-storey houses from it. This should be taken into account when designing.

Ideal option is to build a house with an attic. Thus, two-story houses are obtained without increasing the load on the structure.

Houses with an attic are comfortable, because the second floor can be made inhabited, or you can place a gym there, etc.

Of foam blocks also the construction of low-rise buildings for two owners is common.

When erecting cottages from foam blocks or aerated concrete, it should be taken into account that the material absorbs moisture easily, but this disadvantage is eliminated by increasing the vapor barrier of the material closer to the outer wall.

It is possible to apply various plasters, putties, paints, which are used for interior and exterior finishing works.

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Even before the start of work, the blocks can be put in water for two hours - this is used if the masonry is produced on a mortar.

Then the blocks will not absorb water from the solution, which will not affect the quality of the material.

Thanks to the structure of foam blocks and aerated concrete, which is cellular, a small weight of the whole house is provided, reducing the load on the foundation.

Thanks to this, considerable savings on the construction of the foundation appear. Also, this structure is not susceptible to rotting and corrosion.

In addition, due to the large size of the blocks, considerable time savings are provided.

And the correct geometry of the material reduces the costs of transportation and construction, since no adjustment of the material is required.

The low weight of blocks and easy machinability make it possible to make of this material different architectural elements: arches, corners of different shapes, niches - this allows to realize any design.

A great advantage are the high sound-proof and fire-resistant characteristics. Cottages made of foam blocks and aerated concrete are presented in the photo.

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From brick it is possible to build a cottage of economy class. The erection is carried out from masonry bricks. The house is warmed by the type of ventilated facade.

The outer lining is made of facing bricks. An artificial stone or ceramic tile is also used for facing.

There are many projects of apartment buildings with an attic for two owners, examples are shown in the photo below.

In the economy class segment, there is also a technology for casting monolithic concrete into fixed foam polystyrene formwork.

In this way, one-piece reinforced concrete walls with excellent sound and heat insulation characteristics are built. Technology eliminates cold bridges.

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Styrofoam acts as a protection against freezing. And thanks to a structure similar to that of the cork tree, the house has a high level of vapor barrier.

This method of construction is becoming more common.

Prefab Houses

Construction of skeleton low-rise cottages is a common option for thrifty people. However, when designing it is necessary to take into account certain moments.

It is necessary to calculate all structures and load-bearing elements, taking into account the external environment loads, as well as the weight of the cottage itself. Insufficient cross-section of beams and racks of a skeleton will considerably reduce service life of the house.

The low strength of a house is easily determined: caving beams, creaking. Therefore, the house design must contain a sufficient number of sections of elements.

In frame houses an important component is the insulation of the cottage. The layer of insulation must be at least 15 cm. Also, there should be no bridges of cold.

If a cottage with an attic is being built, then a heater will be required, since the attic always requires more insulation.

However, if you use sandwich panels, which are two connected OSB-plates, between which there is a heater, then in this case additional warming of the house is not required, which is a significant saving.

Inside the walls of frame houses should be completely covered with a vapor barrier film.

The vapor barrier protects the heater from humidity while preserving the properties. Outside, the frame structure is closed by a diffuse membrane, protecting the house from rain and wind, releasing excess steam.

Otherwise, supply and exhaust ventilation for ventilation is required, and this entails additional heating of the structure.

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Economy of frame houses is the speed of construction, since such a house can be ready in a few days, which saves not only time, but also labor costs.

There are many projects of frame cottages with an attic and an attached garage.

Frame construction allows you to build an aesthetic and comfortable home.

Houses made of lumber

In terms of price-quality ratio, a house made of timber is the most optimal option.

In this case, it is recommended to use a non-planed bar of natural moisture with external insulation, a type of ventilated facade.

With high-quality insulation, the house made of timber will be very warm and at the same time economical. This will save on heating, on the purchase of a heating boiler, which operates at high power.

Also, the ventilated facade technology protects the load-bearing walls from the negative impact of the environment, prolonging the life of the cottages.

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Construction of low-rise country cottages from a timber, which does not require significant expenses, is often carried out.

Houses made of timber are the most environment-friendly, as the material is made of natural wood without the addition of synthetic impurities, which saves on purchasing special coatings that protect against the release of harmful substances.

Due to its low thermal conductivity, the thickness of the walls is 15-30 cm, which is thinner than walls made of other materials.

This circumstance, in turn, reduces costs when building a single-storey house with a terrace.

The laying of the bar type spike-groove provides a tight connection of logs, prevents deformation, and also saves considerable time. Construction of this type takes 1-3 weeks.

Construction of the house from the timber is carried out without the use of any special equipment, which also does not entail additional costs.

Facing decoration of economy-class houses can be made from various materials: siding, false timber, block house, etc.

For interior decoration of the house of a beam, you can use wallpaper, lining, falsework, gypsum board for painting.

Saving of money consists in low cost of a bar, in an opportunity of erection of the easy base, simple technology of the ventilated facade, economic heating, long operation of the basic material.

Examples of houses from the timber are presented in the photo.

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Thus, there are a variety of projects of economy-class houses, divided into:

• low-rise;
• for houses with two, three or more floors;
• houses made of foam blocks, aerated concrete, bricks, wood;
• per host and more;
• with or without attic;
• augmented with a garage.

Projects for every taste, from which you can choose for yourself the most optimal option.