When building a private house, the question arises of what material to use for the walls. It is important for the consumer that the building is warm, fireproof and environmentally friendly. The load on the foundation is also important - modern materials are lightweight, allowing not only to reduce construction time, but also to significantly lighten the design of the foundation.
The review presents the best materials used to build country houses for permanent residence. When compiling the rating, such characteristics as cost, ease of operation, thermal conductivity and other operational properties of the participants were taken into account.
What is important to consider when building a log house for seasonal living?
- If you don’t want to overpay for dry timber, we advise you to be patient . It is better to assemble the frame and wait a year for it to shrink, and then proceed to complete construction.
It is very important to decide whether you would someday want to complete and remodel a simple country house into a dwelling for all-season living. If, say, the insulation can be changed over time to a thicker one, thereby compensating for the insufficient thickness of the beam section, then the assembly technology is no longer there. If in doubt, it is better to choose dry timber and be sure to assemble it in a “warm corner” and on wooden dowels . You will overpay at the very first stage, but then you will be sure that you can turn your summer house into a winter and warm option with a long service life at any time.
Seasonal or all-season living, but it is best to always treat a log house with an antiseptic . Although, again, if you need a house for no more than 10 years, then you can ignore this rule and again save money.
For a log house for seasonal living, choose simple layouts with minimal architectural elements , a spacious attic that forms a single space. If necessary, you can then install additional partitions if necessary. The most typical projects for small country houses made of timber are collected in the section Houses with a small area. We also recommend paying attention to a number of these projects:
All country real estate, conditionally, is divided into two categories - for temporary (seasonal) residence and for permanent residence. The first option is chosen by residents of megacities for relaxation in the warm months: away from the city, its constant bustle and polluted air. The second is for living outside the city: the opportunity to be in nature at any time, tranquility, and clean air saturated with ozone.
If you do not yet own your own country property, it is very important to understand the differences between these categories, since houses for summer residence and houses for permanent residence are, as a rule, built completely differently; their foundations, walls, floors, and ceilings are built from different materials , windows, doors and roof. We will examine this issue in more detail in this article.
Creating a project according to individual requirements is the best solution
Modern sectional houses are unique products. Technological capabilities and great functionality make them in demand and fully comply with all the requirements of modern construction of buildings intended for permanent residence.
Modular construction also involves an exterior inspired, for example, by postmodernism or futuristic architecture, like this house from the Spanish studio A-Cero
Today, purchasing a high-quality frame house is not difficult. Modular buildings can have very different sizes and consist of several floors. The design approach to creating a project allows you to assemble a unique structure. Modular frame houses are made in any stylistic direction and have a wide variety of designs.
Traditional two-story house with a basement
But it is not always possible to design a house according to the individual wishes of the customer. And the reason for this is not the lack of professionalism on the part of the manufacturer, but complex natural factors. It is worth remembering that the project must ideally fit the landscape and best meet the client’s requirements. In such cases, professionals will create a project that will make the house fit perfectly into the natural landscape. Construction on the shore of a lake or river, at the foot of a mountain, on uneven terrain has this feature. The professional design and masterful construction of the building ensure its impeccable appearance in any location.
All-season country house with an area of 30 square meters. m
Interior of a wooden modular frame house
Features and differences in construction
The technology for building a country house does not require large financial outlays, unlike a permanent building, because:
- no need to build an expensive and labor-intensive concrete foundation;
- there is no need to plan a competent drainage system;
- there is no point in insulating the floor and ceiling in a temporary residence; only the roof will have to be insulated to keep the room cool in the summer heat;
- there is no need to install a gas pipeline; in summer you can cook directly on the street: on barbecues, stoves, tandoors; in extreme cases, you can bring a gas cylinder with you;
- there is no need to construct a complex roof structure, since snow in winter should roll freely from the country roof so that it does not leak over time.
Differences in the location of holiday homes and permanent residence
Obviously, before you build or buy a finished house, you need to decide for what purpose you are planning it.
If you plan to live in a cottage permanently:
- It is important that it is located as close as possible to the city, to the place of work, study, and infrastructure. If we are talking about the Moscow region, then this is no further than 20-40 km from the Moscow Ring Road;
- The house must have year-round access, the roads must be asphalted and must be cleaned in winter;
- It is necessary to have at least one highway nearby (within 10 km), along which you can quickly get to work or to guests, call an ambulance or delivery service, etc.
- It is important that there are transport stops nearby: buses, minibuses, trains. Ideally, a metro within walking distance or transport accessibility;
- Availability of developed infrastructure in the immediate vicinity: shops, pharmacies, post office, banks, kindergartens, schools, clinics and so on.
Design differences
Walls
For a summer house built for temporary residence, you can build a simple infill structure and sheathe the house with plywood or OSB on the sides. Then it is enough to place any insulation in the middle; you can even use dried and processed sawdust.
However, experts advise building cottages from profiled or laminated timber of small cross-section. Such buildings can easily withstand several years of winter. It will not be hot in them in the summer, and warming up such a room is much faster and easier.
With permanent houses the situation is much more complicated - in this case, the main thing is reliability.
Let's look at the main building materials used to build walls in country cottages:
- wood: this is a log: chopped, rounded, timber: profiled, glued, insulated - the choice is huge;
- brick - has proven itself in private housing construction, in terms of durability, sound and heat insulation;
- foam concrete or aerated concrete are materials with good quality characteristics, but you should know that they are afraid of moisture and need additional insulation;
- SIP panels are a new building material on the market, but have already become popular among many developers.
It is worth noting that any of these materials, in the hands of competent and highly qualified builders who will follow construction technology, can turn into a high-quality and durable home for comfortable living on a permanent basis.
Boarding houses for temporary residence
Boarding house in Troitsk (Fominskoye) MO, Troitsky district, Fominskoye village, cottage village “Soglasie - 1”, st. Polevaya, house 16 +7 Beds in room 1-4 Monitoring of medication intake 5 meals a day Walks around the territory with a garden and gazebos Equipment for the disabled Physical therapy and massage from 750 rub./day More details
Boarding house in Malakhovka MO, Malakhovka, Malakhovskaya street, 46 Beds in room 1-4 Monitoring of medication intake 5 meals a day Walks around the territory with a garden and gazebos Equipment for the disabled Physical therapy and massage from 750 rubles/day More details
Boarding house on Leningradskoe highway (Khimki) MO, city. Khimki, Starbeevo quarter, st. Gorkogo, 14B Places in a room 1-4 Monitoring of medication intake 5 meals a day Walks around the area with a garden and gazebos Equipment for the disabled Physical therapy and massage from 750 rubles/day More details
Boarding house in Sinkovo Ramensky district. Sofya settlement, Sinkovo village, uch. 15l Places in a room 1-4 Monitoring of medication intake 5 meals a day Walks around the territory with a garden and gazebos Equipment for the disabled Physical therapy and massage from 750 rub./day More details
Boarding house in Odintsovo MO, Odintsovo district, Znamenskoye village, 41 Beds in a room 1-4 Monitoring of medication intake 5 meals a day Walks around the territory with a garden and gazebos Equipment for the disabled Physical therapy and massage from 750 rubles/day More details
Boarding house on Yaroslavskoe highway (Mytishchi) Mytishchi, Moscow region, 2nd Leninsky lane, building 13 Places in the room 1-4 Monitoring of medication intake 5 meals a day Walking around the territory with a garden and gazebos Equipment for the disabled Physical therapy and massage from 750 rub./day More details
Boarding house in Rumyantsevo Moscow, Rumyantsevo, st. Sadovaya 5 +7 Places in a room 2-4 Monitoring the intake of medications as prescribed by a doctor 5 varied meals a day Walks around the territory in the fresh air Equipment for the disabled Physical therapy from 750 rubles/day More details
Our staff
Oksana
Nurse
7
Has experience working with elderly patients and is attentive to their requests and complaints. She not only carries out doctor’s orders, but also provides moral support to older people.
Svetlana
nurse
13
Friendly, patient, responsible. He communicates a lot with his charges and knows how to work with older people with complex personalities.
Alexei
Manager
More than 10 years
A responsible specialist, he delves into all aspects of the lives of his clients. Always ready to listen, deal with complaints and requests from guests, and answer in detail all questions from relatives.
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Manager
More than 10 years Higher medical
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Sumetova Veronica Vladimirovna
nurse
Work experience: 5 years.
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nurse
Work experience: 7 years.
A medical professional with significant work experience and experience in treating older people. She is responsible and attentive to each patient, providing not only professional medical care, but also psychological support.
Korsun Natalia Borisovna
nurse
Work experience: 10 years.
Caring and attentive, she will help and provide medical assistance. He will be happy to listen and support, keep company and monitor compliance with medical instructions.
Zaikovskaya Lyubov Ivanovna
cook
For many years she has been creating real culinary masterpieces for our guests. The food she prepares is not only tasty, but also healthy, corresponding to the characteristics of older people and medical recommendations.
Svetlana
nurse
Responsive and responsible, vast experience and achievements in the field of medicine allow her to provide comprehensive and qualified assistance to your loved ones. She successfully works with patients after stroke, with disabilities, and cancer patients, supporting them morally and with the help of medications.
Natalia
nurse
Attentive and sensitive, her professionalism has more than once saved our clients and helped them rehabilitate after serious illnesses. Significant experience in medicine and taking into account the health characteristics of our clients helps Natalya take timely measures and respond to all negative changes in the well-being of our guests.
Love
cook
An excellent cook, she will delight the people close to you with delicious and healthy food. Particular attention is paid to compliance with sanitary standards and the development of a balanced and healthy menu. Has the appropriate specialty and work experience.
Svetlana
nurse
Responsible and cheerful, she will always support our guests, help organize leisure time, and, if necessary, provide first aid. She is an assistant and a sensitive friend who will listen and monitor compliance with the doctor’s instructions.
Alyona
cook
Provides our guests with tasty and balanced nutrition. Her experience and love of cooking allows her to make everyday meals special and homemade. Develops an individual menu in accordance with the disease and condition of the elderly person.
Larisa
nurse's assistant
She has a medical education and helps maintain the health of our clients. She is attentive to details and the slightest changes in the well-being of older people, she is a responsible specialist with extensive experience in the medical field.
Tatiana
nurse
7 years specialized education
A nurse with significant experience and experience in treating older adults. Her professionalism and knowledge are indispensable when caring for our guests. She has a keen sense of each patient and provides timely medical care, ensuring good health and mood.
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Is it possible to get a registration?
Current law No. 66-FZ does not provide for temporary or permanent registration in a garden house . However, the decision of the Constitutional Court changed the current situation and made it possible to register through the court.
If registration is necessary, the owner can act in one of two ways:
- Convert a non-residential property to a residential one by contacting the authorized body of the local administration. A redevelopment project will be required, agreed upon by several authorities.
- Recognize the garden house as residential, suitable for living, in court. After a positive decision, registration is possible.
The most popular method is a court decision ; it requires less financial costs and time.
For a property to be recognized as residential, it must comply with all
- sanitary,
- construction,
- firefighters
standards.
If the garden house is the only available place for permanent residence, the likelihood of a positive court decision increases.
The package of documents attached to the claim for filing a lawsuit includes:
- The conclusion of an expert organization on the compliance of the object with SNiPs, issued on the basis of title documents and a technical passport.
- Conclusion of the SES on the compliance of the facility with sanitary standards. If the authority does not issue the required certificate, it can be replaced with a similar expert opinion.
- Conclusion of OGPN on compliance with fire safety standards or a similar conclusion of a third-party organization.
- A document confirming the actual residence of a citizen in a garden house, for example, a certificate from the chairman of the SNT.
After a positive court decision is made, you must obtain a mailing address . To do this, contact the local administration.
If the plot is located within the boundaries of a populated area, then assigning an address does not cause difficulties. If the plot is located at a short distance, the owner can initiate its inclusion within the boundaries of the locality. This decision is made at the local leadership level.
It is also possible to obtain an address without including the plot of land in the boundaries of the settlement, but the procedure is more complicated. The postal address of such houses will coincide with the address of the site on which it is located.
After assigning a postal address, the owner initiates cadastral changes and receives a new technical passport for the garden house as a residential property.
Mobile home in the country
We have a slightly different mentality than residents of the West or the States, and therefore there are quite a few trailers and entire buses with full residential equipment. This is the reason for our surprise and admiration for mobile homes, which today are often shown at exhibitions or simply thematic resources.
But a mobile home, if you are the happy owner of one, can be an excellent temporary home in the country. There are all the amenities for living, cooking, hygiene procedures, and therefore even you yourself can live freely in it while construction is underway on the site.
