Very often people have to make an extension to the house. The reason may be the need to increase the space, but a simple redevelopment of this problem does not solve, and you have to expand. Or the house was originally designed inconveniently - for example, the “box” that was adopted earlier by architects, which is completely irrelevant today, because complex projects are now in vogue. Perhaps the early construction did not take into account the "wind rose", so it was necessary to make an additional protective structure in the form of a garage, veranda or workshop.
In general, there are many reasons why people decide to intervene in the integrity of the house. At the same time, it is very often necessary to redo housing made of wood - especially if it is an old housing stock. Consider how an extension is made to wooden house and how realistic it is to build it with your own hands.
Not an addition, but a complete part!
It is important to understand that the extension is not at all a makeweight to the main building, as the name might suggest. It is also an important element of the whole structure. Structurally connected with it and subsequently affecting the entire viability of the house. If this is not taken into account, in the future there may be problems with the stability of the entire house. Not to mention that appearance home may be damaged. So don't try to save money good foundation, a well-thought-out project - these flaws will come out after an increase in the cost of maintaining a house, an increase in heat loss and many other surprises. And, of course, you need to agree on construction projects and obtain all the necessary permits.
The foundation is the basis in every sense
Whatever construction of an extension you start, you cannot do without a foundation. Since the extension is a constructively independent structure, it is also desirable to build it in two steps to make the foundation, and after a year, when it settles down, shrinks, continue the construction of the rest. This will help to avoid deformation changes in the design and, therefore, prevent the occurrence of cracks and other defects.
The foundation is always arranged taking into account the terrain, soil, weight of the house and extension. It can be U-shaped adjacent to the house, or it may not be connected to it at all (this also happens when they decide to build a fourth wall in an extension).
Concerning wooden house, then the foundation of the extension requires special attention. Depending on the choice of material for the extension and on the way it is attached to the house, the foundation base can be either tied to the house with reinforcement or separated from it with expansion joints - so that parts of the house of different materials sit autonomously and do not lead the corners of the house.
Frame-based extension
Frame extension organically fits into the design of the house
The construction of an extension to a wooden house can be started from any wall material. However, in terms of price-quality ratio, an extension using frame technology will be preferable to others. It does not require a complex foundation and heavy walls. At the same time, the shrinkage of such a structure is minimal, you can quickly finish and complete the construction. At the same time, it is quite possible to do such work with your own hands. By the way, the frame construction method involves more thin walls extensions without reducing thermal conductivity, so the building is smaller, and the living area itself is larger.
The foundation with such material is sufficient without deepening, it is easy to do it yourself, for example, tape or tile. It is placed on top of it waterproofing material- ruberoid.
The important point is compliance general style main building. After all, if an old house built of timber or logs, then it will not be easy to make and cut an extension from a completely identical material, both from a technical point of view and from a material standpoint. But it is possible to sheathe the frame extension with the material that imitates the walls of the house. In this case, it will be possible to repeat the cuts, and the ends, and other structural elements.
To attach an extension to a wooden house, rack-bars are attached to the walls of the house, elements of the wall sheathing will subsequently be nailed to them. The frame itself can be made with your own hands according to the diagram below.
Stages of work:
- Lay the perimeter of the strapping with a beam of at least 15 cm. Use the same beam or board to set the corner posts using a level.
- Make the top harness from edged boards. Fasten the boards to the top trim with self-tapping screws.
- The walls are insulated with expanded polystyrene, polystyrene foam or mineral wool.
- Lay hydro- and vapor barrier, securing them also with self-tapping screws.
- Sew up the insulation OSB boards, plywood, drywall, etc.
Extension on frame-beam technology
An extension to the house from a bar can be used as part of the house
In general, these are all variants of the wireframe method. In this case, the frame is also a bearing part, and the cladding is made of glued or profiled timber of small section. The beam acts simultaneously as an external facing material.
At the same time, if everything is done correctly, an extension to a wooden house with your own hands will come out no worse than in the picture about wooden architecture.
The new part can shrink for the first six months, and in order to avoid distortion, it is attached to the old building either with metal brackets or with special metal corners. Both of them are not tightly fastened to allow the extension to “play” a little when the beam shrinks.
The connection of two foundations is better when both foundations are made by the same method - if tape, then they are fastened with reinforcement. If you connect everything correctly, then the extension will be securely attached to the main building, despite the movement of the soil.
Aerated concrete extension
Foam blocks during construction allow the developer to take advantage of additional architectural opportunities
This material has advantages - it is light, warm, and easy to build. But at the same time, foam concrete is brittle and undergoes deformation. Facing work cannot be postponed until next season, so that the seams do not burst, while the quality of the blocks is often criticized.
Another point - the heterogeneity of the materials of the extension and the house can lead to a shift from the effects of weather and other factors. Therefore, if you intend to attach from foam concrete, then the best option will not connect them, but lay a layer between them mineral wool, which is further sewn up with any suitable material.
The same way should be done with a brick extension. By the way, brick, as well as foam blocks during construction, allow the developer to take advantage of additional architectural opportunities.
The use of metal frames for extensions
Metal frames are applicable for the construction of low-rise private housing
Modern manufacturers recently have a new offer - strong and durable metal frames. They are applicable for the construction of low-rise private housing or an extension is needed.
However, compared to wireframe this method is more expensive and more difficult. Therefore, private developers have resorted to reliable wooden frames for the time being.
Some time after the construction of the house, often, there is a need to expand the usable area. The only way out of this situation is the construction of an extension to a wooden house. With proper design of the structure and the selection of appropriate materials, this event can be performed independently.
What do you need to know?
The construction of any object requires the creation of a project based on calculations. The construction of an extension to a wooden house is no exception. In this case, it is necessary to provide for such a constructive solution that would exclude the occurrence of cracks. When choosing the architectural form of the extension, one should not forget about the need to create a complex that is unified in style.
In addition, it should be understood that the construction of an extension must be agreed with the relevant organization and have all the necessary accompanying documentation. Otherwise, the constructed object will be considered a self-construction and in the future the developer will have to decide the issue of legalizing it.
Types of extensions
Before starting the construction of an extension to a wooden house, you should study possible options structures and technological features their construction. After analyzing the information, the choice of materials and technology of work is greatly simplified. This approach will allow you to harmoniously connect the extension with an existing building.
Canopy. This is the simplest extension design. It is necessary to protect the porch and people from sunlight and bad weather. In addition, under a canopy you can spend leisure time and receive guests.
The construction of a canopy does not necessarily require the construction of a powerful foundation. Installing pillars that play the role of supports can be enough solid foundation. A frame is mounted to them, and the surface of the walls is formed, depending on the taste preferences of the developer.
Wooden house may need an extension
Summer room. She, often, is equipped from an extension. The room is designed for relaxation and serves as a place for friendly feasts. As the basis of such an extension, a strip or column foundation is constructed. The material of the walls of the frame structure is plywood, boards or bricks.
In order to create better illumination, the walls are made partially glazed. The roof of the summer room can be with one or two slopes, and it is undesirable to make its structure heavier. Warming or creation heating system in a place like this would be inappropriate.
Living room. The device of a full-fledged living room implies a full construction cycle. When constructing the foundation, a block or monolithic structure is used. For the construction of walls, brick, foam blocks or timber are used. During the construction of the roof, a layer of waterproofing is necessarily arranged. The entire structure of the structure must also be well insulated.
Kitchen. Arrangement in the extension room is a rather complicated undertaking. This is due to the fact that in addition to the construction of a capital structure, all communications are required, including sewerage and ventilation.
Garage. Such a structure is being built on, on which walls of brick or blocks are located. Also under construction reliable roof from slate, metal tile or corrugated board. In addition, the room must be well ventilated.
Porch. Often on device various designs outbuildings, it is necessary to build a porch. The material can be concrete, timber or metal. With a significant height of the porch or the presence of a turn, a railing is required.
Mounting Features
The device for an extension to a wooden house largely depends on how the premises are supposed to be used and whether it will be residential. If necessary capital construction it is necessary to build a reliable foundation, separate from the base of the main building and the wall. Communications are also required.
The main problem with building an extension is connecting it to the house. If there are omissions at this stage, then the formation of cracks on structural elements structures are inevitable.
There are the following ways to connect structures:
- Construction of an independent structure. The method is used in the case of construction on moving soil. The base is arranged closed along the perimeter, having no points of contact with the main foundation. The gaps between the surfaces of the walls of structures are provided with reliable hydro- and thermal insulation. The roof is arranged using a similar technology.
- Integration of the extension into the main building. The implementation of this method is associated with certain difficulties. To connect the structures in the foundation of the house, anchors or pieces of reinforcing steel are mounted. Then, with the help of welding, it is connected to the frame of the base of the attached structure. At the end of this event, they begin to pour the foundation of a monolithic type. The connection of the walls of two structures becomes possible with the partial dismantling of the box of the house. To integrate roof structures, disassembly is carried out truss system at home and connecting it with an extension. Moreover, the fastening occurs both to the rafters and to the beams of the main building. After that, the roof covering is laid so that it represents a single surface.
When building a foundation for an extension, it is necessary to take into account the type of foundation under the house. This is due to the fact that different types foundations on the same soil give different shrinkage. To prevent this phenomenon, the same base designs should be used.
Construction of an annex Calculation and purchase of materials
At the design stage of an extension to a wooden house, the purpose of the object, its number of storeys and design features are taken into account. This allows to carry out optimal choice material and draw up a construction estimate.
The following materials can be used for its construction.
bar
The use of timber for the construction of an extension to a wooden house - best option. Moreover, the beam can be any: glued, rounded or planed. Standardized material dimensions greatly simplify installation.
As a rule, timber is produced by specialized enterprises, each product has strictly defined dimensions, and the quality of wood meets the standards. In the factory, the material goes through all necessary steps protective treatment, which increases the life of the wood. If necessary, then ready product undergoes heat treatment to give the wood a certain shade. natural wood refers to environmentally friendly materials, which has a beneficial effect on the health of people living in the house.
In addition to the qualities described, the versatility of the timber should be noted, since it can be used to create an extension not only to a wooden house.
If the cost of the timber exceeds the construction estimate, then you should pay attention to other materials.
The most difficult thing is to connect the extension to the house Frame extension
A good option from an economic point of view is the construction of a frame structure of an annex. It is characterized by the possibility of conducting work on the existing foundation, which significantly reduces the construction time.
The technology of building an extension involves the construction metal frame or wooden structure. To create the surface of the walls, the frame is sheathed on both sides using chipboard or OSB boards. Between them, a layer of thermal insulation is arranged from an available heat-insulating material. On top of the insulation, there must be a vapor and moisture barrier.
The frame structure of an extension to a wooden house is easy to install and is available for self-assembly.
Brick
When using brickwork when erecting the walls of an extension to a wooden house, you can get a capital structure. The material has good thermal insulation properties, so the extension can have both economic and residential purposes.
To maintain integrity architectural style it is recommended to move the brick annex out of sight. This does not exclude its location on the rear side of the building. Brickwork has a significant mass, so a reliable foundation is being built that can withstand the loads from the walls.
The cost of construction in this case increases not only due to the rise in the price of materials and additional costs for the construction of the foundation, but also due to the cost of finishing work.
Main stages of construction
Foundation installation
The base for an extension to a wooden house is selected depending on design features structures. If you plan to create a dwelling, then the construction is mandatory. At the same time, its depth should be the same as that of the main building. Reliable connection of two structures occurs due to reinforcement.
The course of work on the construction of the foundation takes place in the following order:
- perform markup;
- dig a pit or trench of the appropriate depth;
- formwork is installed;
- produce a bunch of reinforcing cage;
- pour .
At this stage, moisture protection should be performed.
Light extension on a columnar foundation Wall mounting
The construction of the extension walls is no different from the technology of building a house from a bar or other lumber. In this case, the resulting expansion joint must be sealed with mounting foam.
When using the same materials for the construction of an outbuilding and a house, the walls are connected using different fasteners. Dowels are made in the beam. Screws and plates are used, as well as brackets for fixing walls.
Roof installation
In the case when the height of the extension is less than the height of the wooden house, the roof is made with a significant slope. This will allow you to freely remove precipitation. In this case, the connection of both roof structures is not necessary.
When erecting a two-story warm extension, it is recommended to connect the roofs of structures. For this purpose, a partial dismantling of the roof of the main house is carried out and the ceilings are connected with metal corners. After that, waterproofing is arranged, and the roof is laid. A single drainage system must be organized.
The roof is best made from the same material as the main building. How to cut costs?
You can reduce the cost of building an extension to a wooden house if you consider the following recommendations:
- the cost of timber is lower if you purchase it in winter;
- self-construction of the foundation will achieve savings of about 20%;
- use improvised materials;
- use the frame construction method.
Timber frame house extension perfect option for operational expansion square meters living area.
Despite the fact that on this moment there are several ways to increase it, the most effective and budgetary of them is the construction of a wooden frame extension with your own hands.
The construction of an extension from the frame will allow you to supplement the structure with a utility room, expand, if necessary, a kitchen or another room in the house.
Thus, you can get an ideal bathroom in a private house or a long-awaited veranda.
To this end, we will get acquainted with the option of building a frame extension to the house, which will allow us to independently build a frame and turn it into a residential area.
But first, consider the purpose of the premises and standard requirements to them, since before the construction using frame technology of certain structures, additional excavation may be necessary.
The extension of the living room to the house is similar to the construction of an ordinary residential building with your own hands, but of a smaller area.
This fact is explained by the need to insulate and waterproof all surfaces of the frame structure room, including the ceiling, floors and walls.
And of course, we must not forget about the foundation, which, due to the correct construction, as well as the waterproofing device, is able to exclude the appearance of dampness and the reproduction of fungi in the attached frame.
Veranda in the outbuilding
For extension summer veranda windows and doors are not always needed. The frame of its structure can have completely open view, but ineffective protection from the sun, rain and wind.
As you can see in the photo, the veranda is wooden frame with flooring, along its perimeter there are half-walls and columns on which the roof rests.
But if the requirements summer version above, the frame of the veranda is equipped with thick walls, window and door openings.
In both cases, to avoid dampness, the foundation frame structure subjected to waterproofing.
The winter version of the frame veranda connected to the house provides for complete insulation and waterproofing of the new premises.
Bathroom or kitchen area in the annex
The plan to expand these two rooms with outbuildings deserves special attention, since each of them provides for the use of a sewer, plumbing and heating system.
Here, as a rule, insulation and waterproofing are thought out to the smallest detail. frame walls with their own hands, as well as the choice of technology, according to which the foundation will be arranged.
After reviewing the main points and watching the thematic video on how to mount the frame, you can proceed to the step-by-step instructions for building the foundation, waterproofing it and building a frame extension to the house.
Strip foundation device
To equip the foundation for the frame structure, a number of the following works are carried out in a specific place for it:
- They mark the corners of the future structure with pegs, tie a rope to them and dig a trench along it. The depth of the trench should correspond to the depth at which the foundation of the house was laid. Its width should exceed the thickness of the future wall, by about 150 mm;
- The bottom of the finished trench is covered with sand and small gravel with a layer of 10-15 cm with their own hands. After that, everything is carefully tamped;
- Waterproofing is laid over the sand cushion in such a way that the edges of the membrane wrap onto the surface of the soil and, subsequently, it can serve as protection not only for the inside of the foundation, but also for the future wooden formwork;
- At the entire height of the foundation pouring along the waterproofing, a frame of a reinforcing welded structure is placed in order to strengthen the concrete monolithic layer;
- The third part of the finished frame reinforcement structure is poured with a solution, the composition of which is made from gravel and cement. After the first layer has dried, ½ of the trench deepening is poured with another concrete layer;
- Then proceed to the construction of the formwork frame. With its help, the foundation is equipped with the above-ground part, called the base. In this case, the edges of the waterproofing membrane are arranged inside the wooden formwork. The film is straightened and fixed along the walls;
- With their own hands, the finished formwork is completely poured with concrete mixture, the concrete layer is periodically pierced to rid it of air formations;
- Having distributed the strip foundation according to the level, they allow it to harden. After the concrete has fully matured, the formwork frame is removed, and external waterproofing is started.
Used as a water repellant bituminous mastic – liquid rubber or ruberoid.
To equip the floor surface inside the foundation, a pillow is made of expanded clay and concrete screed, or mount the frame from wooden beams overlappings and logs for the subsequent device of a wooden floor.
All work on fine finish the floor is left for the time when the walls and roof are fully erected. You can watch the following video on this topic.
Construction of frame walls
The construction of the frame we are considering is carried out using frame-frame technology.
After getting the foundation flat surface and settled down with waterproofing, as in the photo, they begin to build the extension frame.
For the further construction of the structure, the following materials will be needed:
- wooden bars 150x150 mm;
- floor beams 100x150mm;
- glue-sealant for wood;
- self-tapping screws and anchor bolts.
To attach the frame to the house, it is necessary to make a strict vertical marking on its wall, based on which the fixation will take place. frame elements or individual bars.
A horizontal beam, located along the load-bearing main wall, is attached to it with anchors or steel corners.
Step-by-step instructions for building an extension to the house provide for the following series of construction work:
- First of all, they mount the harness with their own hands. There are several technologies for joining timber, so you can use it directly in half-boards or under a slope. The space in the frame, between the beam and concrete, is filled with expanded polystyrene. Mounting wooden elements between themselves is carried out using self-tapping screws and liquid nails;
- At the corners, the bars are connected for strength by dowels or anchors. Since the bars must also be attached to the foundation, their fixation is carried out by hand through the use of studs built into the supporting concrete base. This can also be done using anchor bolts, for which holes are pre-drilled in concrete;
- The floor beams are mounted to the bottom trim of the frame structure with a gap of 60 cm. In work, liquid nails and self-tapping screws are used to fasten the beams. Next, the foundation is equipped with a base floor made of edged boards;
- Then they proceed to do-it-yourself mounting of the frame racks. It is appropriate to use self-tapping screws at the same time as metal fasteners. Racks are fixed with an interval, depending on the width of the roll of the future insulation;
On initial stage, using dowels or steel corners, carry out the installation of corner frame racks. They are temporarily insured with the help of jibs, after which they install all subsequent ones. - Next, mount the upper trim of the extension to the house. Here you can adhere to the technology used to build the first layer of timber;
- At the end, in order to strengthen the overall frame of the extension, the structure is reinforced with bars diagonally, the jibs are removed. Racks of beams are equipped with connecting elements, the structures of door and window openings are installed.
The correct installation of the beam is controlled using the building level and plumb line.
If you immediately carry out the sheathing of the frame with wooden boards from the outside with your own hands, the structure will become more rigid. To supplement the above material will allow the following video about the outbuildings.
Ceiling and roof construction
After the frame has been attached to the house, proceed to the construction of the ceiling.
For its arrangement, it is necessary to place beams on the surface of the erected walls in increments of 60-70 cm and secure with steel corners.
Most often among existing methods roofing devices for extensions to the house using frame technology choose a single-pitched option.
This type of construction is constructed from rafters, taking into account the correctly selected angle slope.
Having noted the slope angle, which should be 25-300, a horizontal line is drawn on the main wall.
A bar is fixed along it, which will be a support for the rafters in the upper part, since the end of the walls or already arranged beams of the frame floor can be used as the bottom support.
At the same time, the rafter should protrude beyond the boundaries of the lower support by 25-30 cm, which will exclude the possibility of rain falling on the walls of the house.
Installation of rafters is carried out using galvanized steel corners.
Not all people are satisfied with their living space. Therefore, some people want to make their home more spacious. And for this they decide to create a frame extension. And this is not surprising. After all, the frame extension is an excellent solution. And all because with the help of a frame extension, you can easily and quickly create additional living space. Therefore, today the construction site will talk about how to create a frame extension to the house with your own hands. Can help in this matter step-by-step instruction which will completely help to solve absolutely any complexity.
Features of the frame extension
The frame extension must necessarily have a frame available. The frame will be in this case the supporting skeleton. A similar frame is created mainly from edged timber. Edged beams are also used to produce corner posts and bottom harness buildings. Horizontal lintels and ordinary racks are made from boards.
Also with the help of boards designate door and window openings. Racks have a thickness that is equal to the thickness of the heat-insulating layer. For the construction of a frame extension in middle lane Russia is recommended to use a heat-insulating material that has a thickness of 15 cm. For the upcoming work, it is also worth using lumber from the 150 line. And the step of the racks for such an extension will be 59 cm. And the step of the horizontal jumpers of the future frame should be 99 cm.
To assemble the frame, it is recommended to use hardware fasteners. It should be emphasized that such fasteners are quite convenient and reliable to use in the assembly of the frame. Moreover, such elements differ in very favorable cost.
In order to make a frame extension to the house, first of all, it is necessary to assemble the frame. Then it is recommended to carry out the insulation of the extension. When warming, it is important to pay attention to hydro and vapor barrier. After competent warming of the frame extension, you need to do the rough sheathing of the finished frame. For these works, sheets of DSP, OSB and LSU are usually used.
Pay attention to the study of the publication: How to make a foundation with your own hands for the house
In this article, we talk in detail about how to make a frame extension to the house. Here it is very important to remember many details of such work. So, after the rough finish, you need to proceed to the final finishing of the frame extension. After this work, a multilayer structure should be obtained, which, due to its multilayer nature, will be robust design. In this case, the design will have good performance, which will relate to heat saving and sound insulation of the extension. You can build a frame extension with your own hands. This job doesn't take much. Money and special skills.
Important qualities of a frame extension
By frame technologies is being built today a large number of buildings. Moreover, in European countries, this technology came out on top. In such countries, not only extensions to existing buildings are being built, but also one-story private houses. Construction work on frame technologies can be carried out in two versions. It can be:
- frame work,
- frame-panel construction.
If we talk about frame-panel construction, then an extension to an already finished structure will be created from finished panels that are already equipped with door and window openings. In order to make an extension of such panels, you will only need to assemble these panels into a single whole. After that, they must be securely fixed with special materials.
It is worth saying that such panels are made only to order according to the wishes of the customer. Special enterprises are engaged in the manufacture of these panels. During production, the size of the panels must necessarily match the dimensions of the foundation. And if complex construction is planned, then in this case frame-frame technology is used. If you plan to build a frame extension in your own yard, then all the elements must be assembled already at the construction site.
It should be noted that frame extensions and houses made of this material have all the same characteristics of any ordinary house which was erected from over modern materials. But the most popular characteristics of such an extension include high thermal insulation characteristics. Indeed, such a room can be quickly warmed up by any modern systems heating.
If speak about finishing frame extension, then in such works there should also be no problems. TO finishing work start immediately after construction works will be finished. Annex frame type can be freely built not only in the warm season, but even in the cold.
It should be mentioned that frame extensions are able to keep the heat in the room several times longer. And from here it follows that with the help of such an extension you can save your money on heating. And if the need arises, then additional buildings of the same type can be attached to the existing frame extension.
Step-by-step instructions for building a frame extension
If you do not know how to make a frame extension to the house with your own hands, then you should not despair. It turns out that our publication is ready to fully answer this question.
In order to make a frame extension, you need, first of all, to stock up necessary materials and tools you may need to get the job done. So, you will need:
- hot bitumen;
- concrete mixture;
- gravel or crushed stone;
- edged boards;
- slats made of wood;
- steel corner;
- electric drill;
- cord;
- electric screwdriver;
- shovel and sledgehammer;
- ax and hammer;
- screws and a sledgehammer;
- wooden wedges;
- gypsum mortar;
- wooden shields;
- dry tow.
As a rule, the construction of any residential and industrial facility You can't start without a project.
If the project is already ready, then you can start pouring strip foundation. The foundation for the frame extension is created in 4 stages:
- creation of a sand and gravel pillow,
- reinforcement cage laying,
- formwork installation,
- pouring with a mixture of concrete.
Supports are installed under the floor logs at a distance of 130-150 cm. Logs are installed approximately 90 cm apart from each other. Such supports must be made if they were not created during the construction of the foundation.
Before pouring concrete into the pits, a layer of sand is poured on their bottom, which should be at least 10 cm. After that, roofing material or rubemast, which is needed for waterproofing, is laid in 2 layers on all surfaces of the base.
Now, around the entire perimeter of the extension, a strapping beam is laid, the width of which should be 150 mm. At the same time, the lower beam is treated with an antiseptic composition, which, due to lack of funds, can be replaced with used motor oil. Fastening in the corners should be done half a tree or in a paw. After that, the strapping should be leveled.
Then install the corner posts. It is better to make them from a bar 150x150mm. All elements are installed strictly vertically using a plumb line or level. Racks are fixed with technological braces using improvised boards. And those racks that will be located next to the wall of the house should be slightly lower than the overhang of the roof of the house. The outer racks should also be lower. And the shorter they are, the better the water and snow will roll off the roof.
At another stage, additional racks are installed around the entire perimeter of the frame extension. Usually they are installed at a distance of 1m. To be more precise, they must be placed at a distance of 90 cm from each other.
After all the indicated work is completed, it is necessary to strengthen the corner posts with inclined braces. Inclined braces are usually set at an angle of 45 degrees. After that, the technological braces are removed from the edged board, and then they start laying the rafter boards. Boards should be laid on edge. The outlet for the crown can be 30 cm. Next, you need to lay the battens on the rafters, which will have a thickness of 25-35 mm.
Now it is necessary to lay glassine on the boards of the crate in one layer, but only with an overlap. Such material will protect the building from excess moisture.
We equip the roof for frame construction
The roof is considered an important element of the frame structure. Absolutely any material is suitable for arranging a roof. However, many use 8-wave slate for this case, which has a length of 175 cm. If you have equipped an extension with dimensions of 5x11 m, then it is important to buy 30 of these sheets for the roof.
The place where the roof adjoins the extension is usually covered with an apron. For this situation, galvanized iron is used.
The final stage of the construction of the frame extension
After the roof is equipped, proceed to the device of the floor. First, the draft floor will fly off. For this purpose, a 50x50 mm cranial bar is laid on the sides of the genital lags. And cut boards are laid on it. Glassine, insulation and again glassine are laid on the boards. After these works, they begin laying the finishing floor.
If the floor has already been created, then the next step is to install doors and windows. In these works, a level is used. Windows and doors are fixed with spacers or self-tapping screws.
After installing windows and doors, they begin to insulate the walls of the building. As a heater, it is possible to use glassine or penofol. The mirror side of the penofol is laid to the side where moisture may appear. For fastening thermal insulation material use long screws.
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A private house needs to be expanded over time - there is a need to expand the kitchen, add a veranda or arrange extra room. Therefore, the owner of the house has a question - how to make an extension to the house with your own hands? Below are the stages of construction using frame technology.
Benefits of frame technology
The frame extension to the house has important advantages:
- low cost and minimal amount building materials;
- work is done quickly;
- there is no need for a massive foundation.
Schemes and drawings of the extension project are clear to any novice builder. The technology is similar to the assembly of the designer, but in the end you get a comfortable and cozy additional room.
Preparatory work
The construction of an extension to the house begins with preparatory measures. Carefully inspect the site for construction, remove all debris and vegetation from it, mark the territory and stock up the following materials and tools:
- metal pipes for supports;
- components for concrete mix- sand, cement, gravel;
- self-tapping screws, nails, metal corner for fastening;
- boards for logs 5 cm thick and 15 cm wide;
- perfectly finished boards for finish coat gender;
- natural wooden lining for walls;
- bar 50 mm;
- concrete mixer;
- hammer, screwdriver, building level, rope and circular saw;
- block house under a log for sheathing an extension from the outside;
- metal tile for the roof.
Be sure to provide a drainage system under the extension. To do this, tamp the ground under the veranda and make a slope in this place for water to drain. Below is a step-by-step instruction for the construction of an extension.
Step-by-step instructions for building an extension to the house
1. Installation of supports. Nailed to the wall of the house wooden board at least 5 cm wide, which will become a support. Along the edges of the marked area for construction, install wooden structures- "cast-offs". They need to be installed a little further than the marked area. Pull over them strong rope. Check the correct dimensions of the markup so that everything is at right angles.
2. Dig a trench across the width of the foundation with a depth of one meter. cook cement mixture from sand, gravel and cement with the addition of water. Make a wooden formwork. Start installing supporting pillars, make the distance between the posts no more than 1.5 m. At the bottom of the trench, pour a pillow of gravel about 10 cm thick. Cut the pipes in advance and install them vertically in the pit, fixing them with boards. Next, fill the gaps between the supporting posts and the walls of the trench with the prepared solution. To prevent the vertical position of the pipe in the pit from being disturbed, fix the supports with spacers and wait three days for the mortar to harden. After it hardens, the formwork can be removed.
3. Creating a floor. At the next stage of creating an extension to a wooden house, take the log boards with your own hands. Two boards are mounted to the supports with metal mounting corners at the end of the extension - place the rest between them. When installing the lag, do not forget to check their horizontal location with a level. The transverse lags are mounted using 120 mm nails and grooves to the longitudinal part of the extension foundation.
4. Installation of the base for walls and roofs. Work begins with screwing the bars to the base of the floor using dowels and a perforator. The side bars are nailed to the walls. You can get acquainted with the video and photo of this work in our article. Structural stability is ensured by diagonal bars laid at the outer corners. Don't forget to mark the door and window opening. The entire structure is reinforced with transverse insertion jumpers. Outside, the base of the extension is sheathed with a block house. It is advisable to lay a layer of glassine on the boards of the crate before sheathing, it will protect the building from moisture.
5. Arrangement of the roof. After installing windows and doors, the roof is covered with metal tiles. Cover the place where the roof adjoins the building with a galvanized iron apron.
6. Internal work. An extension to the house with their own hands will soon be built, remained interior work. The walls and ceiling are sheathed with natural wooden clapboard. Before that, they can be insulated with penofol. To create a floor, you first need to make a rough floor. A draft bar is laid on the sides of the floor lags, edged boards are laid on it. They put a heater in the form of mineral wool, and then proceed to the installation of the final floor.
We hope that our instructions helped you learn how to build an extension to your house. If you carefully study the sequence of work and properly prepare building materials and tools, as well as be patient, you can easily do beautiful veranda on one's own.
