Frame houses: technology and features of construction

Frame houses: technology and features of construction

Frame houses are very popular in countries with difficult climatic conditions. For example, in Japan, which is characterized by frequent earthquakes, most houses are frame. Also in Canada, about 95% of houses – frame. What is their advantage?

One of the main advantages is strength. Frame houses are not subject to shrinkage and are very durable. Such a house will not need a preventive repair for more than 70 years. The speed of the construction of the frame house is very high, so you can perform all the construction work in a short time. The construction of frame houses is economically beneficial, since, firstly, a smaller number of building materials are consumed: the flow rate on the foundation is reduced, since the load on it is less, on a tree, since it needs 1.5-2 times less than on the house From a whole beam. Secondly, the installation of the structure is very simple, and you do not need to resort to the use of specially construction equipment. Frame houses perfectly retain heat, and therefore help reduce heating costs.

If you are planning to build a house of an unusual layout, then a frame house is the best option for you, as it allows you to make a variety of ideas. All communications are cleaned inside the walls. At the request of the customer, you can make the external finish so that the house looks like wooden or brick or finish with siding.

The construction process takes place in this way. First, the structural elements are collected and impregnated with fire and bioseptic substances. Then the preparation of the remaining components of the elements is carried out and the foundation is prepared. After that, the assembly of the house begins directly. The necessary communications are set inside the walls and after that the walls are insulated.