How to evaluate the quality of the material?
Despite the fact that outwardly all logs appear to be the same, in practice this is not the case. The choice of a log can be influenced by the tree species, its geographical location, the time of the year when it is being cut, and drying. It is known that coniferous trees bring the greatest health benefits. They are most often used.
In addition, the north the tree was felled, the stronger it is, and the increased resinity will not allow the development of rotting. So that logs do not dry up over time, you need to make sure that they have gone through both natural and forced drying. And although for the construction of houses of wood can be used beams or even glued beam, country houses from rounded logs look much more beautiful.
Why do we choose wood for dacha construction?
Why should you choose a tree instead of a brick, for example? Construction of country houses from logs is more perspective. The tree does not have an unpleasant odor, does not contain harmful substances, it is pure in nature. Even the treated tree continues to "breathe" and creates a good microclimate in the house. So, with an excess of moisture, wood absorbs it, and in case of a scarcity - it gives up.
Low thermal conductivity allows you to keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. For comparison: if in the street frost will be equal to 40 degrees, the thickness of the brick wall to maintain comfort inside the room should be about 70 cm, while the diameter of the log will be 18 cm. A pleasant smell and naturalness of the log will not be replaced by any modern material and air freshener.
The biggest drawback that log houses have from logs is fire hazard. Whatever treatment is carried out, the tree will be subject to burning, though to a lesser extent. Mold and fungus are also dangerous. Therefore, before using logs in construction, they are treated with special preparations, covered with varnish, and subsequently periodically do the same work.
How to build a holiday home from a log?
Before the design house will be erected, carry out the preparatory work. The foundation is poured, and at least within a week it should stand. The most optimal time for a foundation is 30 days. You need to make sure that to build the house there is the right amount of rounded logs, and they have already been treated with antiseptic substances. Logs themselves should be dry.
From the tools you will need the following: electric hammer, hammer, shovel, fomka, roulettes of different length, level, gon, hacksaw, dowels of birch.
The cottage made of round logs starts to come alive in the drawing. Here is a sketch of the future house. Thanks to it you can determine how many logs you need to purchase in advance, the area of the foundation and other work. Creating and pouring the foundation is the first step for the construction of a dacha. Since the tree is lighter than a brick and is able to serve independently as a foundation, the concreting of the base is shallow. Of course, if the soil is loose, the foundation is poured as deep as possible.
The next step is the assembly of rounded logs. Vertical columns are installed, and logs are placed in the groove. Connections of logs are fastened with birch dowels for strength and uniformity of the entire surface. Before laying the first crown, a lining antiseptic board is fixed on the foundation. To avoid slots between the wreaths lay a heater. As a heater can be used jute cloth. When the walls are erected, work continues on the installation of rafters and roofing.
As the log gives draft, jacks are installed on the vertical supports to adjust the height of the draft. At this stage of construction is completed. It is necessary to wait 6 months and begin the finishing works. Summer cottages from round logs look great and are in harmony with nature. That is why their erection is a priority in the construction sector.
