When choosing a particular building material, the private developer is guided not only by its cost, but also by the possibility of carrying out the work independently. This allows you to save considerably on professional fees, which can exceed ½ of all costs. In addition, a significant reduction in costs is also achieved by equipping the foundation of a lighter type, and using budgetary finishing materials, and sometimes by avoiding the additional cladding of many surfaces.
From this point of view, the growing popularity of rounded logs is quite understandable, and today we will look at its characteristics and dimensions. There are many opinions about this building material, many of which opponents call no other than myths. Let's try to understand.
Features
Easy to erect buildings of any type - all logs are strictly calibrated, which allows accurate calculations and various "adjustments" to minimize. Cup chopping is effective even for a layman, and the unchanged diameter along the entire length of the billet excludes the possibility of any skewing of the structure, unlike a conventional log, which has the shape of a truncated cone.
The peculiarity of "cylindering" is that the manufacturer can order all the details of the house according to the existing project. As a matter of fact, the Customer receives a ready-made "designer" with all the details and already cut out cups. And the angle of connection of logs can be any.
- Uniformity of shrinkage of all elements of the frame. This is a big plus.
- Inertness of the material. It does not lend itself to rust, oxidation and many other influences.
The ability to maintain a constant temperature inside the building - this saves both heating and air conditioning."Otsilindrovka" keeps the heat well not only because it is wood, but also because of the absence of crevices between the logs due to the perfect laying. In addition, the quality cutting of the cups in the production process significantly reduces the heat loss, since there are no gaps in the joints of the logs.
Cost-effectiveness. First, the finish is minimal, at the discretion of the owners. Secondly, it is not necessary to equip a strong foundation, which "eats" a fairly impressive amount. After all, round logs are much lighter than just bricks, but also wood that has not been processed.
By the way, this makes it possible to build even on "problem" soils where it is not possible to erect a house from another material( for example, from reinforced concrete slabs, bricks).
Environmentally friendly. Any wood is a "breathing" material. In the rublen house there is always a favorable microclimate.
The drawbacks of include the fact that during processing, the upper( protective) layer of wood is removed on the machine."Core" is more prone to putrefactive processes, so the rounded log needs special high-quality impregnation with special means( flame retardants, antiseptics, UV-formulations).Despite the fact that it is provided for by manufacturing technology, after the construction of the house it must be re-made, and better - several times in the first six months. And in the process of using such events regularly.
Types of
The log can be either dried or naturally moist. According to the rules, it should not exceed 22%.At purchase it is necessary to specify this parameter. The lower its level, the faster the shrinkage will occur, only after which it is possible to start finishing work.
Main dimensions
As a rule, many manufacturers produce products with a diameter in the range of 140 - 320 mm. But professionals advise using different logs for the erection of any structure.
140 - 200 mm
These blanks are more suitable for light buildings that are operated mainly in the warm season, without the inclusion of heaters. For example, a cottage. Although they can be used for the construction of small buildings.
220 - 280 mm
Logs of this diameter are suitable for "medium" class buildings, as they can withstand a high load. As a rule, they are well suited for the middle zone of our country. And they are recommended for houses with a total area of 250 m2.
From 280 mm
The material of this diameter is more often used for northern regions. Often it is used as a decoration to emphasize the originality and individuality of the house, laying in certain places the structure.
Recommendations of
It is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the region's climate. For example, for southern regions, if structural features of the structure( load on the bearing parts) allow, smaller logs can be used. It is important and the architecture of the house, especially the type of roof and the type of roofing material.
There is one nuance - there is a direct relationship between the diameter of "rounding" and the thickness of the tree trunk used as raw material. Initially, thicker wood has a greater strength. Consequently, the probability of its cracking or deformation during its service life is reduced. Hence, the overhaul period is increasing, the costs for maintaining the building and maintaining its appearance in proper condition are reduced.
If you buy a rounded log directly from the manufacturer, then you can order almost any diameter. However, this will be quite expensive, since in the production sector all the mechanisms of the technological line will have to be restructured. Although some companies sell ready-made logs with a thickness of 360, 380 mm.
Much depends on the type of wood. Of the most affordable breeds - pine. Excellent material - cedar, larch. By the way, the latter is ideally suited for equipping the lower crown, as with the absorption of moisture over time becomes even stronger.
It should be noted that the house can be built from logs of different diameters, but the tree species must be ONE!
When ordering, it is necessary to ask, on what equipment the logs are processed. If it is old, worn, then in size there will be large errors, which will complicate the construction process, for example, docking of blanks.
In a new house from round logs, you do not need to turn on the heating equipment at full capacity. This will lead to uneven shrinkage of different parts of the building and will cause distortions.
The product can be checked by checking the presence of markings."Serious" firms put it on each piece.
And finally - about longevity. The service life of a house from "rounding" primarily depends on the skill of the builder!
