Fahver houses are widespread in Europe, but in Russia appeared relatively recently. Of course, this could not but cause a variety of assumptions about such houses. Let’s try to figure out what is true and what is not.
Myth No. 1 states that it is cold in such a house. However, it is not. Even though ¾ the outer area can occupy glazing, during the construction of the fachwerk-domes, materials with a very high level of thermal resistance are used, that is, the heat from the house of this design comes out at a short pace. An example of such a material can be called the energy -saving glass that conquer more and more popular in Europe, which spend solar heat into the house and retain it. A significant role is played by heating, which can be effective and economical, as, for example, warm floors. As in other wooden houses, in the Fakhverkoy house a comfortable temperature in summer and winter.
It is believed that all wooden houses are not protected from fire. However, houses of type Fachwerk are built of glued structures that are less exposed to fire due to the features of manufacture and density, as well as processing with a special protective composition, which, by the way, cover all the materials used in the construction of such houses. This composition not only protects them from fire, but also allows you to maintain their dryness, protect them from insects and the effects of weather conditions.
As for the price of the fachwerk, there is no unequivocal answer here. Compared to reinforced concrete or stone buildings, the house of this design is more expensive, due to the cost of equipment, materials, construction technologies and qualified labor. In addition, the demand for the fachwerk-house is very high. At the same time, the house of this type is compared in price with its wooden “brothers”.
It is believed that glued wood used in the fachwrite construction is stronger than the usual integral. And indeed it is. Glued beams are made of conifers in a rather difficult way. First, the board is processed in drying chambers, reaching relative humidity of about 8%, after which it is protruded from four sides to the required size, sorted and glued with a powerful hydraulic press. For the beam to become strong enough, it should consist of 3-5 layers and reach a thickness of 200 mm. For gluing parts, a special high -strength and at the same time environmentally friendly glue is used. To achieve even greater strength when gluing, wood fibers in the annual rings are directed opposite to each other.
The assumption that the eater house is built faster than the usual one corresponds to the truth, because due to the almost complete absence of a glued shroud of shrinkage the house can be assembled in 1-2 months, not counting the time spent on the construction of the foundation.
Since glazing of a house can occupy a fairly large area, many are worried about how easy it is to break the glass used. Immediately reassure those of interest: during the construction of the Fakhwerk house, a glass is used with a thickness of at least 6 mm, made using technology triplex, due to which the glass strength increases and the risks associated with its damage are reduced. So glass can be smashed only with a heavy object. In addition, tinted, armored and other double -glazed windows can be installed in the house.
And the last. There is an assumption that the construction of the Fakhverk-Domov is possible at any time of the year. In general, yes, but there are some details. So, it is better to lay the foundation in the dry season, and the house itself can be assembled in any season under almost any weather conditions. In addition, there are some boundaries of permissible temperatures and humidity.