Reconstruction of a wooden house. General recommendations

Wooden construction, as in former times, remains widely in demand in the modern market. Such a house pleases its owners with a special warmth and atmosphere, ecological compatibility and a rather long service life. But, like any other building materials, the tree has its lifespan.

Is there a reconstruction of the wooden house? It is necessary to understand how to begin work.

First of all, it is necessary to understand the scale of the forthcoming reconstruction. The case can reach the log bulkhead and partial replacement of some elements. Such measures are associated with the loss of load-bearing capacity of wooden elements. If the inspection of the building revealed such defects in a significant amount, then it is worthwhile to consider the feasibility of reconstruction. Often in such a case it will be easier and cheaper to build a house from scratch.

If it is a question of preserving a monument of architecture or a building of value that is specific to you, then it is worth starting the next stage - the development of documentation for reconstruction. Before the commencement of work, every stage of the work must be thought through in great detail.

In addition to replacing individual elements, the reconstruction of a wooden house can be a complex of works for redevelopment and completion of new premises. For example, many old buildings do not have a bathroom or a room that does not meet modern standards. In addition, there is often a question about the completion and arrangement of the attic. In this case, the reconstruction of the apartment house will include a bulkhead and reinforcement of the roof truss system, roof insulation , etc. There will also be a need to calculate loads on the foundation and foundation, and as a consequence, it may be necessary to strengthen these elements.

The reconstruction of the wooden house necessarily includes measures to protect wooden structures from the negative effects of the environment, pests, etc. To protect against fire, a flame retardant solution is applied, to protect against pests - antiseptic. In addition, the protection of wooden structures implies careful isolation from materials with greater thermal conductivity (stone, metal). You can do this with a roofing felt or roofing felt.

Another reason why the reconstruction of a country house may be necessary is moral obsolescence. In this case, most likely, it will be possible to do without replacement of the elements, if in general the state of the structures meets the standards. Here, it may be necessary to redevelop the premises, expand the window openings, add extra space (veranda, terrace), as well as balconies. In addition, additional warming of the building, cladding, decoration, etc. is possible. When creating interiors for new premises, it is worthwhile to focus on the style characteristic of the main part of the house in order to sustain everything in a single concept.

Reconstruction of a wooden house also solves one of the most common problems - the deviation of walls from the vertical. This may be due to temporary deformations of the wood and the structure as a whole, or it may be the result of errors made during the assembly of the elements. In any case, during the reconstruction, all the elements of the building must be returned to the design parameters. One option is to create an additional wooden frame.