One-story log houses, or log houses, have provided Russians with reliable shelter for many centuries. Today, among our fellow citizens, a log house has again become the most sought-after private home.

Why do private developers choose wood?

Such frequent use of wood as building material It is connected not only with the fact that the people are again turning to their roots.

In houses built from the material given to us by nature, a person feels comfortable and cozy in any weather: both in the heat and in the bitter cold.

This feature wooden houses due to the fact that wood has minimal heat capacity. This means that in the heat wooden walls do not accumulate heat, but maintain indoor temperatures close to their own. And in winter, log walls practically do not require heating, unlike brick walls. With help heating devices In a log house, the air is heated, not the walls, floor and ceiling.

The economic issue is also important when choosing a building material. It is much cheaper to build a house from logs than from brick and some other traditional and modern wall materials.

The consumables used in the construction of a wooden log house will be required much less than, for example, for a brick or any other house. So, when building a log house, cement is needed only for laying the foundation. And even then it is incomparably less than for a heavy brick structure. The same applies to metal products.

Interior decoration, especially if the natural texture of the walls is preserved at least separate rooms at home will also be cheaper.

Well, it will take much more time to build a stone mansion than if you build a house from a log.

What is a rounded log?

IN old times When planning to build a log house, we chose strong, healthy trees with approximately the same trunk diameter. After cutting, they were sanded, leaving sapwood - a subbark layer that protected the wood from uneven shrinkage when drying.

Today, logs are processed not by hand, but using milling machines, giving a smooth surface. The milled log has the same thickness along its entire length. Sometimes a log is given a special profile in the form of a chip on an old moon. This is done to more tightly lay the rounded logs into crowns - layers of wooden masonry.

After such processing, the logs are cut into parts, from which a log house will subsequently be built. Then these parts are treated with special antiseptic impregnations that prevent the formation and development of rot and mold in the wood.

Sometimes lumber also undergoes fire retardant treatment. They are impregnated with compounds that prevent the wood from burning. These are compounds that lower the temperature during fire. As a result, the tree will only smolder.

If fire retardant treatment of rounded logs was not carried out under production conditions, then this must certainly be done during the construction of a house.

Very often, at the factory where logs are rounded, they produce construction kits designed for assembling a house. To do this, so-called cups are cut into the blanks for corner connections of the logs with each other. This angular ligation of logs promotes denser packing. Since it is at the corners that the greatest heat loss occurs in log houses.

Kits or projects for building one-story houses

Thanks to the production of such kits, it is quite possible to build, for example, a one-story house on our own. There is no need to contact craftsmen whose services are needed during construction log houses from round timber.

One-story houses made of rounded logs can be purchased as a construction kit in almost any major city in Russia.

There are also ready-made designs of one-story wooden log cabins available for sale in design bureaus. Certainly, finished project costs several times less than a custom-made one. On the other hand, an individual project will be unique, just like the house built on it. In addition, it is tied to a specific plot of land and takes into account the wishes and tastes of the future owners of the house. But the cost of an individual project will be significantly higher, and considerable time will be spent on its preparation.

Typically, individual developers give preference to building a house with attic floor or a two-story building.

A one-story house is mainly chosen by either the owners of a large land plot when the area occupied by the house is not too important, or small families that do not need a large living space.

For a young growing family, even if it is still small, it is better to choose a house with an attic. You can select individual design, lay a more powerful foundation with the prospect of a superstructure.

If we are not talking about a house for permanent residence, and about a country house, then a one-story log building can be the optimal solution.

Conclusion on the topic

If you decided to build a house from rounded logs, then you did right choice. If it's one-story country house, Great. But if you are going to live in this house permanently, then think about the fact that the cost of building a one-story house is not much less than for a house with an attic. And the living space in a house with an attic floor will be almost twice as large.

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The SeverStroyLes company works in the field of construction of residential buildings from natural wood for more than 15 years. We ourselves produce rounded logs, regular and profiled timber. We carry out all work on logging, design, construction of buildings and their finishing ourselves.

That is why our prices for one-story log houses are always low. With us you will save a lot of money and are guaranteed to receive high quality materials and services.

Projects and prices of one-story log houses

Our experts constantly study changes in consumer preferences and offer the most popular solutions to housing problems. Prices for projects one-story houses made from logs vary over a wide range, which is explained by the presence of models of different sizes, layouts and architectures. To create them they can be used different varieties wood and lumber of various diameters. Here you will find small buildings from 45 sq.m. And big houses with an area of ​​up to 170 square meters - the choice is yours. The main stages of working with us:

• studying one-story wooden houses from logs presented on the page - you need to open each of them, since there is data about the materials used, types of work, configuration options, and other helpful information;
• We will upload a contract with you, agree on construction terms, stages of construction and payment, after which you pay for the materials;
• we deliver everything you need to construction site and we get to work, which you can control if necessary at any time;
• after accepting the object, you pay the remaining amount, and we offer payment in several stages, which is very profitable.

Our one-story houses made of rounded logs undergo antiseptic treatment with special harmless compounds. This allows you to improve them performance characteristics and protect from insects and other harmful influences. We are confident that our buildings will last for many decades, even centuries. Serving faithfully and faithfully for more than one generation of your family. In addition, you can save on finishing, because the wood texture does not require decoration. If you need such work, we will be happy to provide specialists.

We offer clients models different types- they can be equipped with such structural elements as a veranda, terrace. You can also buy from us cottage made of rounded logs with an attic. This solution allows you to get a significant increase in living space for relatively little money. Here, the usually empty attic space can be used to furnish bedrooms or other rooms. Choose suitable model and call - we welcome new clients!

We carry out modern construction of private one-story good prices. We provide 10 years of warranty. The company's professionals perform all stages of construction, from designing a log house to its maintenance. See how our team performs the main stages of construction using the example of a one-story log building.

1. Design stage

We offer a huge selection of modern standard solutions for one-story log cottages. Convenient choice from a large catalog. You also have the opportunity to develop an individual housing project made from logs. Quality guaranteed. Professional experience – over 12 years. All configurations presented on our website will be changed by the chief architect Ivan Yuryevich Smolyaninov to suit your wishes.

2. Laying the foundation

After completing the analysis of the results of the necessary research at the site, ZakazDomov engineers will correctly perform calculations and justify the choice of foundation. We work on a turnkey basis - from design and calculation work of your foundation to installation. The presence of the necessary special equipment helps specialists “ Modern house» quickly and efficiently carry out work for the construction of log houses, even in difficult areas.

3. Construction of floors and walls from logs

Turnkey work is carried out by specialized teams of employees. Behind them are more than a dozen one-story buildings built from rounded logs.

4. Roof installation

Experienced teams of site installers are constructing a high-strength truss structure. Wooden elements are treated with certified protective compounds. We carry out installation of absolutely any roofing materials. The most popular choice is metal tiles, ondulin, soft roof, slate, natural tiles.

5. Turnkey communications

Professionals OOO " Modern house» carry out the arrangement of heating systems, electricity supply, water supply, ventilation, sewerage, air conditioning and other systems. You receive a ready-made one-story cottage made of rounded logs for finishing.

6. Finish

Our one-story buildings made of rounded logs require minimal wall finishing. Customers initially receive beautiful facade and an interior made of logs. The finishing is provided by the Modern House employees after the communications have been laid.

7. Maintenance

As for cars, good house requires maintenance. It's free. Our advantage is that we give you a 10-year guarantee from the Modern House company for housing made of logs. During this time, ZakazDomov engineers provide you with technical support. It's absolutely free Maintenance houses strictly according to plan.

8. Photos of one-story houses made of rounded logs that we built

Projects are presented in the catalog of finished works on the same page. Big choice. Read below why these configurations are popular?

9. Advantages of our projects

• Durable materials. The Modern House company uses winter forest to harvest wood. This material has the highest strength and durability, and also gives the least shrinkage. 25% stronger than conventional lumber.
• Complete tree protection. Construction technology from ZakazDomov provides for comprehensive protection of materials against rot and fire. We process logs by immersing them in impregnations for fire and bioprotection. This ensures that the wood is processed down to the core. 100% protection!
• Environmental friendliness of materials. All compositions for processing and finishing logs are certified. There are no toxic substances in our buildings. The Modern House company is a leader in the production of its own building materials from natural raw materials.
• Economical and high quality. A one-story dwelling made of logs is the most convenient option for families with children. The problem of controlling the stairs, which is so attractive to small children, no longer exists. One-story cottage according to the project from ZakazDomov, it is ideal for both young and elderly owners.
• Original look. Wooden facade– the number one choice for any landscape. The log exterior of the “Modern House” project looks especially beautiful in a forested area.
• Defects excluded. We guarantee the durability of the structure and the absence of cracks in the frame. This is the result of proper shrinkage.
• Economical heating. The company "Modern House" offers arrangement stove heating. And the fireplace looks especially beautiful, without which it is impossible to imagine the living room of a log house.

If you chose rounded logs as the building material for your house, then the cottage will definitely be made in the style of Russian architecture of the 17-18th century or a chalet. But it is not so much the architectural trends that one-story log houses have that are important, but rather their internal structure.

This is especially true for owners of a fairly large plot on which there is a desire to build a two-story large log house. Let us immediately note that the construction of a two- or more-story cottage will lead to additional costs for the arrangement of the internal space of the house, since the installation of flights of stairs will be required. In addition, such elements in the house occupy useful space.

Important: a one-story house can be made with an area of ​​100-150 m2, which will be enough for a comfortable location of all residential and utility premises for a comfortable stay for a family of 4-5 people.

Today, both standard and individual projects of one-story log houses can be successfully implemented by connecting the picture together landscape design and the structure of the log house itself.

Basic Design Principles

In order to create your dream house from a log, it is not at all necessary to complicate the process by searching for various pictures in magazines and the desire to bring them to life. Most often, an image in a magazine is only 15% finished house, which you see. And behind them are hidden the characteristics of a particular site, the needs of residents and the capabilities of the owner-developer. That is why the project seen in the picture can result in at least an inconvenience for household members in terms of the operation of the building, and at maximum, it will cost a pretty penny during construction.

Important: to create a profitable project for a one-story house made of rounded logs, it is advisable to seek help from a competent architect.

It is worth remembering that when creating a project log house the following principles should be adhered to:

• Take into account the type of soil on the site, since a large amount of water and an incorrectly selected configuration of the log house (as well as its location relative to the topography of the site) can lead to damage to the wood of the house;
• It is also necessary to choose the right type of foundation for the house so that it does not subsequently move during the process of changing the composition of the soil (heaving, shifts, etc.);
• When creating one-story wooden houses from logs (photo projects) of which are presented below, preferably all residential and commercial household premises placed on opposite sides of the cottage. Here you can move the rooms either from left to right (right to left), or from the front to the back of the house, or from the center to the two wings of the cottage.
• You also need to know that to create convenient project In a log house, it is better to place all plumbing and utility rooms on the same line in order to connect all water intake and drainage points with single pipelines.
• The kitchen is most often located in the house on the east or south side of the house relative to the site. After all, it’s always a pleasure to meet the rising sun with a cup of aromatic coffee.
• It is better to move all household premises, such as a boiler room, boiler room, workshop or garage to the northern or at least western part of the cottage. These rooms do not require availability large quantity natural light, which means they can even be without windows, which in turn will save the construction budget.

Common Design Mistakes

A one-story house made of rounded logs should be strong and warm. And such indicators completely depend on the correct design of the cottage. Thus, often even an architect who has not previously worked with log cabin projects can make mistakes. These, in turn, will lead to disproportionate subsidence of the tree during drying or to an excessive change in linear parameters.

So, when developing a project for a timber frame, you should carefully consider the following points:

• The presence of vents in the foundation of the house (if it is strip). Ventilation holes should facilitate high-quality ventilation of the tree from the ground side. As a result, the wood in this place will not rot. It is advisable to make vents above the expected snow level and cover them with grates to protect them from rodents.
• The presence of a backing board made of larch or pine. Such an element in the house design will help protect the lower crown of the log from moisture, and if it is necessary to replace it, it will facilitate the procedure.
• No spliced ​​logs along the length. A competent architect who has previously worked with wood knows that the standard length of a log is 6 m. Therefore, he tries to offer cottage design options such that even long wall(10-11 m or more) all the joints of two logs occur at cross-cuts. That is, in those places where a perpendicular wall made of logs is installed. In this way, it is possible to avoid unnecessary cold bridges, unaestheticness of the building as a whole, and drying or swelling of the log with the subsequent formation of large cracks in places of unsuccessful joints. An inexperienced specialist does not take such points into account and may allow such negligence in the project.

Important: it is worth remembering that one-story houses made of rounded logs, as well as two-story houses, are best mounted using wooden dowels. Because metal is prone to corrosion and can come into conflict with wood over time. When using dowels, any, even the most boldly designed log cottage will look like the picture for many years.

Features of a properly designed house

A log cottage, the design of which was approached thoroughly, differs from standard buildings not only appearance And internal device. There are also some positive aspects here:

• A house, with the right design, is a reliably closed circuit, which is designed for rational consumption of resources for its heating and maintenance. That is, all cold bridges are eliminated, the water supply and sewerage systems have a lightweight configuration, and access to all power points does not pose a threat to the lives of household members.
• In addition, a correctly developed log house design ensures that the cottage will last for 50 years or more without the need to replace the lower crown, lift the building, correct frame distortions, etc.
• In addition, it is worth noting that a well-designed log house design allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of the tree both outside and inside the building, without resorting to additional wall decoration.

Below are popular designs of wooden houses, which are a kind of architectural template.

Log house projects: popular options

Project "Spacious"

This option for constructing a log house on one floor assumes a house area of ​​154 m2. The cottage is located with its façade facing east.

• In this house, the porch is located on the south side of the cottage, where it opens into a spacious terrace. Here you can watch sunrises on a summer morning or drink a glass of champagne in New Year's Eve, enjoying the sparkling snow.
• Then, to the left of the hallway (to the south side of the house) there is a spacious kitchen, the windows of which are facing south. Here the sun will delight the hostess in winter time. In summer, the windows are covered with light linen curtains in a country style.
• Directly from the hallway there is a bright living room. Here you can install a fireplace, which will become a meeting place for the whole family or long-time friends.
• To the north of the living room there are three bedrooms, the windows of which face west and east.
• The bathroom in such a house is located to the west, between the living room and kitchen.

Important: all the utility rooms of such a log house (boiler room, workshop) are slightly extended beyond the project area.

Project "Elite"

This house has 124 m2, which includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, a large and bright spacious living room, a bathroom with a sauna, a wardrobe-hallway and a spacious terrace.

To the left of the hallway there is a bright living room, and behind it a rather cozy and comfortable kitchen. From the living room there is access to the terrace, which is located not from the facade of the building, but from its left wing. For convenience, you can equip an exit to the terrace through the kitchen.

To the right of the living room there are two spacious bedrooms, which are connected by a small corridor. A bathroom with a small (4 m2) sauna was also built here. Whatever you say, such a house (log projects) for a family of 3-4 people will be ideal.

Project "Comfort"

This Not big house made of logs has only 56 m2, but contains a terrace, two bedrooms, a hall with an entrance hall, a utility room, a kitchen and a living room.

So, the house has an even square shape. The entrance to the cottage is located in the center of the facade and passes through a spacious terrace. Right after entrance doors The entrance hall opens up, and to the left of it there is a utility room. Here you can equip a boiler room or just a storage room.

Directly in the direction from the hallway we find ourselves in the living room, which to the right goes into the kitchen. At the same time, from the living room to the left you can get into one of the bedrooms of the house. In turn, the bathroom in the house is located between utility room and kitchen. This design of a one-story house makes the cottage compact, bright and cozy.

Remember, the design of your log house should cover the needs of your family and leave a small area in reserve. A large number square meters will require additional funds for their maintenance.

Extraordinary one-story houses made of logs attract with their excellent design and significant practicality: they are comfortable, environmentally friendly, and have a unique microclimate that is beneficial to health. A well-designed project will become the basis for building a dream estate: aesthetic, spacious, comfortable.

The goal for people tired of the bustle of the city is a large house with several bedrooms and its own access to the water. The highlight of the project is attached terrace overlooking the pond

Basic Design Principles

A team led by an experienced architect, takes into account factors together:

soil specifics at the customer’s site, features of the location of aquifers in the soil;

priority foundation type in accordance with the information obtained during the study of the site;

necessity combination utility networks with utility rooms in such a way as to rationalize the number of pipeline branches for water supply and sewerage;

placement of living areas on the western or northern side - they least of all need natural light, while the kitchen is best equipped in the east or overlooking the southern part of the local area.

Projects must be designed in such a way that living rooms and utility rooms are located in different parts of the cottage.

Regardless of the location, the estate should be of good quality and very warm

Errors often found in typical projects

The main requirements for a log manor are high heat retention rates and structural reliability. If you allow disproportionate subsidence of raw materials during drying, the house will warp, joints and thermal insulation will be damaged.

The absence of ventilation holes in the foundation is fraught with serious troubles in the form of putrefactive processes, wood damage by fungus and mold. Vents should be placed above the standard snow level for this area, and they are additionally reinforced with gratings.

Projects of one-story log houses must contain pine or larch backing boards. They prevent the bottom row from getting wet and make it easier to replace it.

If you want to introduce large windows, you will have to include in the plan additional measures for thermal insulation and choose the most reinforced double-glazed windows

Signs of a well-designed project

Professional calculations make it possible to end up with a house that embodies a closed system - rational use of resources and energy for heating and servicing the entire complex. Experts implement the most simple, effective system engineering networks with a lightweight configuration of water supply and sewerage elements.

When drawing up the project, the strengths of the material are taken into account: the log is used in such a way that the structure will last for more than half a century without significant repairs - adjusting the frame, installing a new lower crown, raising the frame. In addition, the building plan is drawn up in such a way as to minimize the use of finishing from other materials - there is a goal to preserve the beauty and texture of wood in the exterior and interior as much as possible.

The memorable appearance of the hut, stylized as antique, is explained by the color of the wood and the specific design of the entrance area

What is better: build it yourself or order it from professionals

Self-construction, at first glance, seems rational decision: you don’t need to pay for the services of third parties, you can do the work slowly, purchase materials yourself at a discount. But such savings will clearly backfire - projects in public access, are characterized by inaccuracy of parts, lack of skills will negatively affect the quality and safety of operation. Even a hired team cannot guarantee compliance with technological standards and comfortable living in the future.

The only correct approach if you have a limited budget is to contact a company that carries out turnkey construction. If standard projects are not satisfied, the client will be offered individual planning taking into account the given financial framework.

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Video with a 3D project of a house made of rounded logs

On our website you can get acquainted with the most construction companies, presented at the exhibition of houses “Low-Rise Country”.

A small family of 3-4 people will be comfortable in a compact home with an area of ​​65-70 m². Such projects include a spacious living room, often together with a full hall, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a comfortable kitchen. IN modern solutions A terrace is considered an integral component; if desired, it can be replaced with a practical veranda or open patio.

Families with children and elderly parents choose one-story log buildings not only for the sake of the natural material: safety and convenience come to the fore due to the absence of stairs. In this case, priority is given to houses with an area of ​​at least 100-150 m². Projects with an attic significantly increase the potential of the estate; the area can be divided into 2-3 bedrooms, a dining room combined with a kitchen, an office, a living room, and a bathroom.

One-story buildings are causing a great stir Finnish houses made of logs - they are maximally adapted to the persistently cold Russian climate. A special frame assembly scheme becomes the key to comprehensive thermal insulation; masking the technical components of the structure ensures a neat, aesthetic appearance.

An authentic building, the design of which is based on Finnish construction principles - minimalism, practicality, protection from the cold

Technology of building houses from rounded logs

The calculations are based on the technical parameters of the material - diameter, period and geographical area of ​​the workpiece, geometry, presence of cracks and inclusions. Specialists must take into account the surface quality and color of the log, the degree of processing, profile and storage conditions.

Construction is carried out in several stages:

Laying the foundation. Usually they use a tape one, its height should be at least 40-50 cm in order to protect the lower crown (the encircling row of logs that makes up the perimeter of the building) from contact with melt water and atmospheric manifestations. Install a low tide that protects from water.

Laying crowns. Installation work preceded by thorough treatment of raw materials with an antiseptic. For the first row, a high-density material is used, for example, larch, followed by base wood. The connection can be longitudinal or angular. Additional fastening elements - dowels - are wooden blanks; they are installed in holes drilled in the logs.

Installation of vertical structures- columns, pillars.

Insulation of a log house.

The more complex the project, the more financial and labor costs it will incur. This solution with an attached recreation area requires the installation of additional roofing structures

Roof formation based on the rafter system.

Installation of blocks for openings- doors and windows. This stage begins after the house has settled.

Specialists must monitor the shrinkage of the building - adjust vertical structures, slowly warm up the building to ensure uniformity of the process, and caulk cracks. Next in turnkey projects comes the stage interior work– polish surfaces, lay communications. The final stage is façade and interior finishing.

On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.

Review of original projects

A small dacha is a good solution for a seasonal holiday in a suburban area

An extensive estate with many rooms and combined utility rooms

Economical solution - a house with 2 living rooms with a terrace

Spacious home for big family with a comfortable summer terrace

One-story house with an asymmetric roof and a narrow porch

Miniature cottage, made in the style of a forest hut

Solid country house with a full living room at the front

Magnificent project of a log house with large windows, two entrances and descent to the river bank

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Pricing horizons

Price wooden house"turnkey" is determined not only by the area of ​​the home, but also by the specific features of the project - the technologies involved, finishing materials, number of functional premises.

If we consider standard positions for Moscow, log buildings with an area of ​​40 m² or more cost from 420 thousand rubles. Full-fledged estates from 110 m² are sold with a price tag of 1,400,000 rubles. A large one-story log house with an area of ​​250 m² will cost almost 3 million rubles.

Buildings occupying no more than 70 m² are in steady demand: here prices vary between 500-650 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

Single storey log house- This practical solution for country living. With proper design, such a building will turn into cozy home for a large family that values ​​convenience and closeness to nature.