Wooden block house - finishing in the best traditions

Production of wooden block house

A block house made of round logs is made according to the principle of cutting a "square in a circle".The inner part of the log, namely the finished bar can be used immediately as a building material, or sawed on several flat boards. The outer parts go to the manufacture of block house. After cutting the material must be processed, give it the main moisture and heat-resistant properties, appearance. The treatment includes the steps of:

1. Drying. It is important to correctly maintain the humidity level of the air when drying, so that the material does not crack or deform. Therefore, drying is carried out in a special chamber with an air humidity of 12%.
2. Adjustment of geometric parameters. Further, the blanks of the wooden block house are sent for cutting, where sizes are adjusted, which must meet the specified standards. At this stage, longitudinal grooves are also cut for a tight joint at the finish, grooves on the back side for ventilation inside the finish.
3. Grinding, checking and packing. At the final stage, the blanks are ground, after being tested for quality. Then, having passed the check, the blockhouse remains sealed in a film for storage and transportation.

As a result, you get an excellent finishing material with the method of fixing the spike-groove to each other. It should be noted that to improve the quality of the final material after drying in the chamber, the wooden blank is impregnated with special solutions that promote a longer service life.

Pros and cons of the wooden block house

At this point, you can start with the negative qualities of the material, since there are only 2 of them. The first is the need to do antiseptic treatment on a regular basis every couple of years, the second is a relatively high cost in comparison with competitive finishing materials( for example, siding for exterior decoration and plasterboard for internal).

Now we turn to the advantages of using a wooden block house in the finish:

• Creating, thanks to natural breathable material, a pleasant, health-friendly microclimate. Coniferous tree species contribute to reducing the amount of harmful microorganisms in the air
• The block house finish can be easily done with knowledge of basic principles and schemes and also with a small experience, therefore it is possible to build the lining yourself, which can significantly save
• resources. Due to the simplicity of fastening, Installation is carried out at a good speed
• Soundproof properties of wood are a significant plus in the finish
• Thermal insulation and the ability to "breathe", together with the previous oneozhitelnym property are basic in choosing between the finishing materials. This is easily explained by the fact that in a house with wooden finishes the heat keeps in the cold season for a relatively long time, and in the hot summer days the house retains cool, fresh air. And together with a good soundproofing you get a cozy, comfortable atmosphere in the house.
• And one of the most important is the appearance, which creates a cozy, quiet atmosphere when interior decoration, and in the exterior - the appearance of a solid wooden frame.

Choosing a block house

The type of wooden block house must be chosen based on the conditions and the finish location. After all, for example, for finishing the fence, you can choose a block house from cheaper but resistant wood, and the room will already be successful choosing a more expressive, beautiful, quality wood.

For the production of wooden block house, mainly coniferous tree species are used, such as larch, pine and spruce. In addition to coniferous species, aspen, linden, and birch are taken for harvesting. For the internal finishing of steam rooms and baths, a linden is excellent, as it has a low level of thermal conductivity compared to other previously presented rocks. Quite expensive, but at the same time more solid, beautiful and long-serving in this regard is larch, which means that it will be reasonably spent for it in interior decoration of the room.

A little-known, but having a high moisture resistance index, can be called alder. Not for nothing that it is used for the construction of berths. Such a tree species can be chosen at high requirements to the property of moisture resistance. The most common in this environment is the pine, the block house of pine is relatively cheap and it is not difficult to find it. But he has one minus, this is the allocation of resin. Over time, such material begins to become covered with droplets of emitting resin, which in the vicinity look not aesthetically pleasing, which does not allow it to be used in interior decoration.

Assembly process

Before performing the installation it is necessary to check the condition of the walls. Namely-check the walls for cracks and chips. If defects were found, they must be eliminated. Otherwise, being under a layer of insulation and a wooden block house on the frame, the walls will continue their process of destruction. This unfavorable process takes place in this order - the retention of moisture in the cracks, the freezing of moisture in the crevices in the winter, the expansion of the cracks, the gradual and sure destruction of the wall structure.

After verification, a layer of heat-insulating material is laid, a frame is constructed from vertically arranged bars measuring 35 to 35. The bars can be fastened to the walls either with simple nails or with special mounting strips.

To the note. Before buying a thermal insulation, determine the dimensions of the frame, namely its thickness, in order to purchase a thermal insulation material immediately of the appropriate size, and it was not necessary to cut the sheets over the entire area.

Before installing the lining on the lathing, be sure to treat the plates of the wooden block house with antiseptic solutions to prevent the appearance of fungi and rot. Now you can proceed to the installation on the frame.

Methods of fastening the wooden block house to the

lath There are several ways to fasten the lining, so you will need to determine the method based on your preferences and mounting conditions. In the process of choosing a method, it is necessary first of all to take into account the importance of the work performed, as well as to adequately assess your own abilities and capabilities.

1. Fastening with clamps. The clamp is a galvanized clamp, inserted into the groove of the plate by one edge, and the other is attached to the frame. After inserting the next plate in the groove of the first installed, the clamps of the first plate are no longer visible under the trim. This plate is fastened also, and all subsequent by this principle, while the wall will not be blocked by facing to the end.

   

   This method of fastening the wooden block house creates a fairly strong construction, while there are no signs of installation.

   

2. A good and rather popular method is the use of liquid nails as a fixer. The main advantage is that there is no need to use self-tapping screws or conventional nails. Thus, the risk of damaging the plates of the wooden block house practically reduces to zero.
3. This installation option is the most difficult, since you will need to spend a lot of your own time. Its essence boils down to the fact that the panels of the block house are fastened sufficiently reliably to the crate. First, in the material you need to make holes, about half the total thickness of the bar, and the diameter should be the same as the diameter of the screw. Then the screws are "drowned" in the plate and covered with dowels. These are wooden plugs, which, after installation, will have to be carefully ground. It is also convenient to use paste instead of corks, which would correspond to the color of the tree. Thanks to this method, a good protection of the finishing units from the effects of moisture is created.
4. Feature of the latter method is the use of galvanized nails. The nails are clogged in the panel, while you need to observe the angle of 45 degrees. But there is a greater risk of damaging the material, this is the main drawback of the method.

   

Conclusion

Summing up the above, we can conclude: like in any work, you can not rush here, you need to do everything in stages, with calculation and a great deal of accuracy. When self-finishing with a wooden block house, invite yourself an assistant or even a few. It is important to ensure that there are no unnecessary costs for materials, and the timing of the finish does not stretch over time.

With the right approach, problems do not arise, it is worthwhile to orientate on it, and then the work will go smoothly, and the result will suit you accordingly with its quality.