How are American frame houses built? Photos and projects + Video designs in American style in Russia

The construction of frame houses in America began in the 17th century, but only by 1900 it became widespread character, and designs began to be manufactured in factories. These structures were sent by rail. The kit included all the most necessary materials for the construction of houses. These houses gained the greatest popularity after the Second World War. A variety is also distinguished - frame wooden houses using Canadian technology.

Their difference is that the walls are filled with rubble and stone, and is called colombage pierrote.

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American-style houses are mostly two-story, on a low basement. Open terrace next to the front door. Most often, these are quite simple in architecture. The color scheme for such houses is a light facade and dark windows with shutters as a decorative element.

Such houses also have a sloping roof.

There is a large garage next to the house. If the size of the site allows, then the house also has a backyard that can accommodate a swimming pool, or at least a picnic lawn or sports equipment.

Today, with the development of new technologies, such houses have undergone some changes. First of all, the material for the construction has become more durable, which helps.

Which, of course, adds to the advantages of these houses, since this housing has become not only economical, but at the same time withstand more severe weather conditions than in North America.

What are the advantages of this species:

• practical design;
• very fast construction, as there is no deep foundation;
• comfortable conditions;
• ecologically clean;
• less energy consuming compared to brick houses;
• the possibility of an autonomous water supply and waste disposal system;
• reasonable price;
• walls are warmer than those of a house made of timber;
• in such houses, the walls themselves are very light, which allows you to install windows immediately at the construction stage, and not wait for the house to sit down;
• it is easy to attach any room to such a house, which will expand your living space ;
• to build a house, you do not need to wait for the season, the house can be installed at any time of the year;
• are safer, since the walls of this house most often consist of non-combustible insulation and the frame has a special impregnation.

American-style frame houses.Distinctive features

The first thing you imagine when you remember houses from American films is it is a large and wide veranda with cozy armchairs, or even a swing and a small fence.

On such a veranda it is very cool to spend summer evenings with a cup of tea, a book or talking with loved ones.

To complete the look, a small lawn with flower beds appears.

If this is how you see your house, then before starting the design, you need to decide what type your house will be.

There are five main projects of American houses:

1. Tudor style;
2. Colonial;
3. Country style;
4. Victorian style;
5. Ranch style.

After you have decided on the type of house, you can start planning.

Of course, the design project of a house is an individual decision of everyone, taking into account your wishes.

We can only give you general guidelines.

A large living room is envisaged in which the whole family is going to relax, while each family member has his own personal space in the house. Most often, in such houses several bathrooms are planned - for each one separately.

The entrance to the house is both in the front part of the house and at the back of the house, which leads to the back yard.

Another exit is also provided, which leads to a garage or workshop. The fence, most often, is located on the side of the neighbors.

Living rooms are mainly located on the second floor, and on the first - only auxiliary (living room, hall, kitchen and dining room, possibly an office).

The basement can be equipped for anything - a gym, a bar, a games room or a library. Also, a dressing room and a bathroom with a toilet are attached to each bedroom.

If you are not planning a two-story house, then the layout of a one-story house is about the same.

When you have decided on the project of the house, then it's time to choose what technology your house will be built using.

There are several technologies, but the most popular are:

• frame-panel or panel house;
• frame modular housing construction.

1. The building is assembled from shields (panels, blocks), which are sewn onto a prepared wooden frame. Panels can be made of various materials - OSB board or plywood, thermoblock and SIP-panel.

OSB board or plywood in our weather conditions is not often used yet. Thermoblock has excellent heat saving properties, which is suitable for colder regions. SIP panel consists of OSB and expanded polystyrene.

This design is the most durable.

1. Buildings are built in modules. A distinctive feature is that most often the house is assembled directly at the plant itself and the finished one is transported to the place. Therefore, such houses very often lack a foundation. Despite the fact that the house is assembled at the factory, it provides all communications and even furniture

The stages of construction of frame houses in the American style do not differ from the construction of an ordinary house made of timber or brick:

Stage 1.

Creation of the foundation

First, a land plot is prepared. First of all, they clean the ground. Stumps, sod, grass are removed.

Then the foundation is marked on the site itself.

After that, trenches are created for the future foundation.

Then proceed to pouring directly into the foundation itself.

Either a concrete foundation or screw piles can be used for it.

Stage 2. Construction of the frame

After work on the foundation has been completed, and the construction of a wooden frame has begun.

The pre-prepared frame is impregnated with antiseptics and fire-bioprotection, in order to avoid fires.

Stage 3. Internal and external finishing of the house

The penultimate stage in the construction of a frame house is the installation of a roof, which is then covered with roofing material. After the roof is erected, they begin to skin the frame itself with a special OSB board. Sheathing with this slab gives the house structure rigidity and integrity. Then, waterproofing and a windproof membrane are mounted on the OSB boards.

The final stage in the exterior decoration of the house is the production of heating, sewerage, water supply systems and the installation of windows and doors. Then the walls and floors in the house are insulated.

For exterior decoration of the house, you can use absolutely any material, be it facade plaster, clinker panel, siding, imitating tiles or block house. This is the beauty of frame houses - there are no restrictions.

Stage 4.

Final

The final stage implies interior decoration, according to your design project - installation, plumbing, installation of ceilings, placement of furniture

The construction time of an ordinary frame-panel house is from 1 month to 3 .

Decorating American Home

When you have selected the technology you want, and decided on the construction materials, you can start choosing finishing materials. There is already full scope for your imagination, because there are practically no restrictions here. Everyone can choose the materials to their liking. Therefore, do not look for standards, but release your imagination to freedom.

In conclusion, I would like to say that such a construction of frame houses using American technology is very profitable and justifies all hopes. And choosing a project that suits your individual conditions is not difficult.