Profiled timber "comb"
Profiled comb timber is an excellent solution for people who value a high standard of living. Regular maintenance of a wooden structure ensures comfortable living in houses made from a comb profile. Samples of the product usually have 3 - 4 tenons and beveled chamfers, which makes it possible to build reliable houses that meet modern requirements. Since there is no gap when laying the comb profile, there is no need for a wall seal.
Corrugated timber is manufactured using technology developed to minimize the thickness of the inter-crown seam. This method of manufacturing the material eliminates the need to caulk the cracks that form between the beams during the construction of walls. The tenon-in-groove technology ensures the tightest possible fit of individual elements, so it’s easy to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of this material.
The German profile, which has a “comb” pattern, is optimal solution when choosing building materials. The presence of a large number of tenons and grooves on each side of the material greatly complicates construction. The timber is specially designed to avoid unnecessary work related to insulation wooden house. Different kinds thermal insulators always require additional investments in the project.
The reliability of a wooden building using profiled comb timber is due to the presence of tenons and grooves on the surface of the material. For maximum possible protection from cold weather only 3 - 4 spikes are provided. The strength of this inter-crown connection is explained by the precise fit of the tenon into the groove, which prevents cold air from entering the house.
Walls made of comb corrugated timber will always retain heat, which is achieved due to the following factors:
- Marking of cut elements.
- Precision of operations in the production of material.
- Cutting bowls on each side of the timber.
Among the main reasons for the popularity of comb timber are the quality and speed of installation. The use of this type of material in construction allows reducing labor costs. Quick construction of a structure based on a special assembly map is only possible by marking the cut elements.
Creating a reliable “labyrinth castle” prevents cold wind from blowing through a wooden house. This is possible thanks to ready-cut bowls on all sides of the material. Precision in the manufacture of timber in the factory allows you to avoid making additional adjustments when laying products.
What to look for when purchasing
The choice of material for a wooden house construction project is influenced by a large number of various factors. This is not only the price of the product, but also the features climatic conditions the territory where the construction of a wooden house is planned, as well as its purpose. Glued laminated timber differs from the profiled sample not only in its higher price, but also in a number of characteristics:
- profiled timber is made from solid logs, and laminated timber is made from boards (lamellas);
- the comb profile provides better thermal insulation of the house than glued material;
- profiled timber dries completely only a year after the construction of the house is completed, and laminated veneer lumber goes on sale dried in production.
To decide which timber is better, you should not take as an axiom the arguments of marketers that the German profile has only advantages. They are presented only for the purpose of luring potential buyer, therefore, are not a warning about the possible consequences of using low-quality profiled timber. Before purchasing material, you should think carefully and ask former developers about the disadvantages of timber.
The cost of wood building material is determined depending on the size cross section and humidity, which can be measured with a compact needle moisture meter. Best choice is a comb beam, the humidity of which is not higher than 20%. The price for dry material is 11 - 12 thousand rubles. per 1 m3 with a length of 6 m.
Average price of profiled timber natural humidity allows you to save significantly on the purchase of this material. For example, timber with a moisture content of 40% is sold at a price of 7 to 9.5 thousand rubles. depending on the size of its cross section. It may be:
- 100x100 mm;
- 150x150 mm;
- 200x200 mm;
- 230x230 mm.
The building material should not have any cracks on the surface, so it should be carefully inspected before purchasing. It is not recommended to trust handicraft industries engaged in the manufacture of timber. Material with a “Finnish lock” is offered at higher prices than solid timber with a comb profile. In any case, after purchasing timber, it is necessary to comply with all conditions for its storage in warehouses and construction sites.
Pros and cons of comb timber
Planning permanent residence in your own wooden house, you will need to take care in advance about insulating the walls of the building. You should choose products only from large manufacturers. When deciding which timber to choose, you should take into account other advantages of multi-tenon corrugated timber:
- Accelerated pace of implementation construction work in compliance with the technology of laying products tenon in groove.
- The high quality of raw materials for the production of corrugated timber ensures a reduction in heat losses in finished houses.
- Insulation or sealing tape is not used when constructing walls made of corrugated timber.
If comb-profiled beams are laid in rainy weather, their humidity begins to increase. The construction of a wooden house from high-quality timber occurs quickly if all work is carried out experienced craftsmen. The concept of a quality profile means dry construction material, which was stored under acceptable conditions until use. In general, the type of profile does not play a big role in the process of speeding up the assembly of walls, since the result always depends on the professionalism of the builders.
Since insulation of the walls of a house made of German timber is excluded, then Finishing work no need to implement. This significantly reduces the cost of construction work. Living in a new wooden house will be comfortable, since the comb beam ideally retains heat and does not allow moisture to pass between the crowns.
After the work related to laying thermal insulation, the facade of the house requires a suitable finish. This type of work is carried out not only after the walls are insulated, but also when various damage to the wood appears. It is worth remembering the torsion of the timber due to strong drying, which causes the formation of cracks between individual structural elements.
Shrinkage of a house made of profiled timber with natural humidity
Wooden building materials are characterized by their ability to respond to changes in humidity. It is impossible to accurately predict the consequences of the influence of factors on wood. Since the likelihood of cracks and gaps occurring between the crowns is high, assembling a house from profiled timber requires the use of special devices: dowels, pins, etc. They are necessary for a complete interlocking connection of the beams. In practice, cracks and cracks are completely different sizes can appear in any type of timber.
Characteristics of timber structures
When buying timber for building a house, you usually choose what is best for the project: a Finnish profile or a comb. If the choice is made on a German profile, then laying a heat insulator between the logs during the assembly process will not be required. The manufacturing technology of this material is based on ideal compliance with the geometry of teeth and grooves. When using a comb to build walls, the beams may crack due to the fact that the teeth do not fully fit into the grooves.
If products are stored improperly, the spikes tend to swell from moisture and become damaged. This doesn't mean that this type products cannot be used in construction; you just need to buy timber from a more reliable manufacturer. If the supplier's material was stored under open air, then it’s better not to buy it. Only perfect compliance with the geometry of the German profile will ensure the construction of walls according to the provided technology without the use of thermal insulation. Because the correct styling German products require the insertion of tenons into grooves, then the possibility of material displacement is eliminated.
Example of laying a Finnish profile
The popularity of the Finnish profile is due to its unpretentiousness. You can also carry out construction work using material that has absorbed a little moisture. The classic Finnish profile is not inferior in its characteristics to the German one. The main difference is that during installation, the upper and lower beams of the Finnish profile do not touch each other, forming a thin gap into which the insulation layer should be laid.
Spruce and pine are the main wood materials from which the profile is made. They have a low thermal conductivity coefficient, which is 4 times less than that of ceramic bricks. This should mean that with a timber wall width of 20 cm, the thermal insulation characteristics of the structure are similar to those brickwork, the thickness of which is 80 cm.
Since walls made of German timber are actually a monolithic compound, the material should not deform or crack after drying. For finished design not required at home exterior finishing any panels, since the look of natural wood is beautiful and expensive. Wood does not contain harmful additives, and a constant level of humidity will be maintained in the premises of the house under conditions of natural ventilation.
What was done
Project: the Innsbruck project was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer's family, and a solution was proposed to move the terrace.
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a pile-grill foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, masonry with masonry glue. Windows are made to order, with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tiles.
exterior decoration: the walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered, the finishing elements are made of wood, manufactured locally, based on technical specifications visualization, painted. The base is lined with decorative stone.
interior finishing: finishing was carried out according to the design project, where the combination was taken as the basis decorative plaster with stone and wood. False beams were installed on the ceilings.
additionally: a fireplace has been installed and finished.
What was done
This is the very case when our Customer and we speak the same language and are inspired by the ECO high-tech style! Designer Ilya came to us with already finished Project your future home! Our team liked the project - it’s so unusual and stylish solutions It's always a professional challenge!
We prepared estimates for Ilya and developed unique Constructive decisions- all this allowed us to implement this project! Frame house made in our proven Canadian technology with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour! The outside of the house is sheathed with imitation timber. All windows are custom-made and laminated in colors according to the project. Additional accents are placed thanks to professional painting of imitation timber and selection of paints.
What was done
What does it cost us to build a house? Indeed, having a team of professionals and knowledge, building a house from scratch is a matter of time! But sometimes the task is more difficult! We have introductory ones - an existing foundation, or buildings on the site, extensions to existing buildings and much more! For the Matsuev family it was exactly this not an easy task. They had a foundation from an old burnt house, and a landscaped area around it! The new house had to be built in a short time on the existing foundation. Dmitry and his family had a desire to build new house in high-tech style. After careful measurements, a design was made that took into account the old layout, but had a new one modern form with interesting innovations! The house now has an entrance lobby where you can sit at a table on cozy evenings and a complex but possible in our area exploitable roof. To implement such a roof, we called upon our knowledge and modern building materials, LVL beams, fused roofing and much more. Now in the summer you can have an unusual dinner on such a roof or watch the stars at night! In the decoration, our architect also emphasized the minimalistic and graphic high-tech style. Smooth plastered walls with painted plank details, and wooden beams at the entrance added personality. The inside of the house is decorated with imitation timber, which is painted in different colors depending on the purpose of the room! Large windows in the living room kitchen overlooking the site created the desired effect of illumination and airiness of the space! The house of the Matsuev family has graced our photo gallery in the section of country architecture in the high-tech style, a style chosen by brave Customers with excellent taste.
What was done
Olga and her family have long dreamed of a country house! A reliable, solid home for living that will fit perfectly into their difficult narrow plot! With the advent of children, it was decided to make the dream come true; children grow up quickly and in their own home in nature there are many opportunities and fresh air. We, in turn, were glad to work on an individual house project in classic style made of red brick with a bay window! After the first acquaintance with our company in a cozy office, we invited Olga to take a look at our current construction site: evaluate the order and construction processes, storage of materials on site, get acquainted with the construction team, make sure the quality of the work. After visiting the site, Olga decided to work with us! And we were glad to do our favorite job again to make another country dream come true!
What was done
Project: changes were made to the San Rafael project and redevelopment was made according to the wishes of the Customer.
floors: basement - reinforced concrete floor slabs; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs
box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, masonry with mortar??? Windows have been installed.
roof: metal tile
terrace: rough fencing elements have been completed, flooring has been installed.
What was done
Dmitry contacted our company with an interesting preliminary design to calculate the cost. Our experience allows us to perform such calculations based on preliminary designs with minimal errors, no more than 2%. Having visited our construction sites and received the cost of construction, Dmitry chose us from many of our colleagues in the workshop to complete the project. Our team began to carry out a difficult and expressive country project with spacious premises and a garage, large windows and sophisticated architecture. After the project was completed, Dmitry chose us as a contractor company, and we, in turn, wanted to do further work at the same high level! Since the object is large, Dmitry proposed stage-by-stage cooperation, namely, upon successful completion of the foundation work, we began the second part of the project - walls + floors + roofing. Also, the exact timing of construction was important for Dmitry; in order to speed up the construction processes, the team was reinforced by 2 experienced masons.
The box on a pile-grillage foundation was delivered right on time! The result pleased us and the Customer. All stages of the work were coordinated and worked out for Dmitry and his individual project, which benefited all participants in the process!
What was done
Project: The project of our company Inkerman was changed taking into account the wishes of the Customer’s family, the house was planted on the site, taking into account the existing situation on the site and the relief
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a reinforced pile-grillage foundation.
ceilings: wooden wooden beams, in places of large spans, installation of LVL beams. The basement floor is insulated with 200mm basalt insulation; interfloor covering with 150mm sound insulation.
box: box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, masonry with mortar. Windows have been installed.
roofing: installation of metal tiles.
external finishing: the facade is insulated with 100 mm basalt facade slabs, the facades are closed facing bricks; color scheme proposed by the architect and agreed with the Customer.
What was done
The Krutov family decided to build a spacious house for the whole family to live in!
Olga and other family members went from idea to implementation in several stages! The choice of technology, long work on the project, construction of the foundation, construction of the house with exterior finishing and then work on interior decoration! Frame technology was chosen as energy-saving, prefabricated and high-tech! Why did the Krutovs choose our company? They were pleased with the quality of work on our construction site and the workers who gave us a detailed tour! We also worked on the estimate for a long time, combining different variants finishes, comparing their costs. This allowed me to choose best option from a wide variety finishing materials and complete sets.
The project was created by an architect friend, but we had to work out the constructive part of it. After which the most reliable and effective foundation was erected - USHP. Next, work began on the box. A frame house with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour and a unique roof insulation technology of 300 mm. For the exterior decoration, siding was chosen in a spectacular combination of colors - coffee and cream. Accents are placed thanks to powerful roof overhangs, an interfloor belt and large windows!
What was done
When you decide to become the proud owner of your own home and move to a new home for permanent residence, first of all, you think about what the house will be like; what to build it from; how much will it cost and most importantly, WHO will do all this?
Alexander came to our company with the desire to move to his own country house. He liked the Avignon project and there was already a strip foundation. After the initial visit to the site, measurements and inspection of the foundation, we gave our conclusions and recommendations. Strengthen the foundation, change the project and adapt it to the size of the existing foundation! After agreeing on the cost, it was decided to build in winter. Alexander received reinforced concrete floors as a gift, one of the leading construction crews and a house according to the design you liked, standing on a plot with exterior finishing by spring! Alexander observed every stage of construction, regularly visiting the construction site and was pleased with the result, and we were pleased with our work. This is an individually designed Avignon project, implemented in stone technology with external insulation and siding finishing!
What was done
Each house is a separate story of creation and implementation! One day we built a house for good people and they recommended us to someone else to a good person! Rumyantsev Andrey came to our company with a desire to replace the old country house to build a one-story spacious country house with a fireplace for warm family evenings... It was decided to build the house from aerated concrete blocks so that the future country handsome man would delight the owner for decades! The customer voiced his wishes for finishing - and we, in turn, brought everything to life. Thanks to detailed visualization of the project, each element of the exterior decoration is a member of a friendly ensemble! Bavarian masonry, as the final stage of exterior decoration, looks noble and thorough. Without a doubt, such a tandem - aerated concrete and brick can be safely called the best solution in the field of stone house construction - warm, affordable, beautiful, reliable. Modern technologies We have stepped forward so much that such unique configurations become available in a short time, because we built this project over the winter months. The main thing is to have the necessary knowledge and constantly replenish it!
What was done
Project: the project of a European company was taken as a basis and was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer’s family; a terrace and patio were proposed, taking into account the cardinal directions on the Customer’s site.
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a pile-and-grid foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - wooden on beams with a 150 mm sound insulation device.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, masonry with masonry glue. Windows are made to order with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tiles.
Exterior finishing: the walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered. Based on visualizations added façade panels under the Tolento stone. The enclosing elements of the terrace and balcony are made of wood, made locally, based on technical specifications visualization, and painted. The roof overhangs are lined with soffits matching the color of the roof.
| Vladimir Murashkin, Owner of a house “individual 8x9m” House parameters: |
What was done
When Customers come to us with bright, modern ideas future home, we light up doubly! After all, work on a new stylish project It’s always interesting and a challenge, how to implement all the bold ideas from a constructive point of view, what materials to use? Vladimir bought a plot of land with picturesque views of the Oka bank! This view could not be ignored, so a dizzying terrace (51.1 m2) and a large balcony, oriented towards beauty, became an indispensable attribute of the future house! Vladimir wanted to relax in nature in a wooden house, but it was necessary to build a house in a short time and ideal solution became for such tasks frame technology construction! If we’re going to be different, it’s in everything! The house was made even more spectacular by the vertical finishing of imitation timber made of durable larch, painted in natural shades with emphasized wood texture. Complement modern look at home - laminated windows! It turned out to be an excellent country house, with highlights and at the same time incredibly functional.
Construction technologies from northern countries are often used in Russia. Finnish timber houses can withstand harsh conditions natural conditions, including severe frosts, temperature changes and high levels of humidity. The country's climate is in many ways similar to the conditions of the Russian north, and therefore the technologies of its neighbors have found application in Russia. The methods of traditional Finnish architecture have been adapted to modern conditions and materials, and therefore have become relevant and very popular among residents of areas with harsh climatic conditions.
Finnish houses made of profiled timber: time-tested
Residents of Finland are practical and use only reliable, time-tested construction methods. Russian architects use their knowledge to build Finnish houses made of timber, characterized by high noise insulation properties. Features of the buildings include:
- lack of a massive foundation;
- presence of an open terrace;
- gable roof;
- a large number of vestibules;
- one or two floors.
The buildings not only have excellent technical characteristics but also attractive appearance. The natural color of the wood is in harmony with the surrounding natural environment, fitting perfectly into it. The beautiful original texture and pattern of the profiled timber give the building a special charm. Wood has a healing effect and has a beneficial effect on health, supports optimal temperature and humidity in each room of the building.
Current and stylish
Profiled timber is a reliable and durable material, the shrinkage of which is 0.5%. It is used for the construction of Finnish houses in any season of the year and allows you to receive smooth walls, suitable for stylish decorative finishing. A high level of thermal insulation is one of the important advantages of buildings built using northern technologies. IN winter time The Finnish house is warm throughout the year, and pleasantly cool in summer and spring. Thanks to these features, living there will be different. high level comfort. Profiled timber has the ability to absorb noise, and therefore a pleasant atmosphere of peace and tranquility will reign in the house. During construction Finnish houses From profiled timber, northern wood is often used, which is characterized by high strength and density.
Finnish houses: a professional approach
The Terem VK company offers its services for the construction of modern, reliable Finnish houses made of timber. If you want to become the owner of a stylish and durable cottage that fits perfectly into the countryside environment, then it is best to contact us for help. A professional team of architects and engineers will develop an up-to-date and original project, which, if properly implemented, will turn into a dream home!
