Frame house - advantages.
About the advantages of a frame house and its analogues -.
Building a frame house with your own hands.
One of the main advantages of a house is the ability to build it with your own hands and even without construction experience. I have seen with my own eyes dozens of houses that were built exactly this way and to this day, safe and sound, delight their owners.
So building a frame house with your own hands is a very real, doable task for a person who devotes a couple of months to studying frame technology, buys a house project (projects cost from 10 to 50 thousand depending on the size of the house), buys at least the minimum necessary (screwdriver, circular saw, hammer), and most importantly, he is ready to work with his own hands.
If you decide to build a frame house with your own hands, then start with.
How and what is the best way to insulate a house
I do ecowool insulation and for a reason. I wouldn't insulate my house if I wasn't confident in it. So I recommend it.
The cost of building a frame house with your own hands
I chose a frame house because it can be built inexpensively. But as it turned out later, it’s not that inexpensive if everything is done using technology. The cost of a frame directly depends on the technologies chosen for its construction. So anyway, inexpensive or not, let's figure it out.
Foundation.
Yes, indeed, you can save money on it, because... the house is light. A foundation using TISE pile technology will cost you less than 50 thousand rubles if you do it yourself.
"Box" at home.
What does its cost consist of (we calculate for a house of 85 sq.m. according to my example):
1. Wood: 170 thousand (natural humidity)
2. Insulation: 110 thousand
3. Films for the house (windproof, vapor barrier, tape): 25 thousand
4. Siding (facade and overhangs): 80 thousand
5. Flexible tiles: 145 thousand (metal tiles: 115 thousand) with gutters and OSB
6. GKL: 50 thousand
6. Windows and doors: 150 thousand
7. Plywood on the floor: 50 thousand
Total: Foundation + “Box”= 795 thousand rubles. These are prices of materials, labor is not taken into account, i.e. you do everything with your own hands. Thus the price per sq.m. “boxes” of a one-story frame house with an area of 85 sq.m. it comes out to about 8-9 thousand rubles. And apartments are 60-150 thousand rubles per sq.m. Compare.
Communications.
There is the widest range of prices here. I included gas and communications expenses: 500 thousand rubles. Without gas 350 thousand. But the amount could be 700 thousand. That’s why it doesn’t make sense to make a house that is too small, because... communications are more expensive than the “box”.
Interior decoration.
Laminate/linoleum/parquet on the floor, wallpaper or painting on the walls, tiles in the bathroom - it’s all up to your taste and wallet.
Tools.
It will be extremely difficult to build a frame house with your own hands without modern construction tools. I spent 120 thousand rubles on the instrument and this is not the limit. Expect to spend at least 50 thousand rubles on tools.
Plus pawn 100 thousand for small expenses: fastening, delivery, fence, sand, etc. things.
It turns out that for 85 sq.m. at home with your own hands the cost is 795+500+120+100= 1.5 million rubles with small items + interior decoration + furniture. 17 thousand per sq.m. without finishing. Is it expensive? I think not. But is it cheap? Decide for yourself.
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How long does it take to build a house with your own hands?
It is possible to build a house with your own hands. But the question is time, and it depends on the degree of your skill and the number of people at your construction site. Keep in mind that one person will take much longer to build a house than two people. Two is the minimum comfortable number of people on a frame construction site. Plus, for the physically difficult stages of construction (raising walls, overhead joists, dragging rafters onto the roof, unloading lumber, etc.) it is better to hire a couple of more hardy people.
The average time to build a small frame house by one person is 40 days. If there are three of us, we can build the frame of the house in about two weeks. But this is about the “box”. And with the roof, windows and doors, and façade covered, add another month or even two. In general, you can get a normal finished house six months after the start of construction, if you do not build on weekends and evenings, of course, but fully devote a decent part of your time to construction.
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Advantages of a frame house.
A frame house is the “warmest” construction technology; it is cheaper to heat (its 150 mm walls have the same thermal resistance as 2 meters of a brick wall). It is quickly built, it can be erected under a roof in a month. At the same time, it is strong enough to last 50 years without major repairs and centuries with major repairs. A frame house is one of the easiest to build with your own hands, as well as the most budget-friendly. Due to its low mass, such a house does not need an expensive foundation. It is well resistant to fire, because it uses non-flammable insulation, the interior is finished with non-combustible gypsum plasterboard, and the outside is often non-combustible siding.
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How much insulation should be placed in the floor of the house? 150 mm? 200 mm?
Question floor insulation solved quite simply. Usually 200 mm of mineral wool or polystyrene foam is placed in the floor (so it makes sense to make 200x50 joists). You can also additionally add 50 mm of insulation in a 50 mm thick sheathing perpendicular to the joists to close the cold bridges (this is especially true with a columnar foundation and an uncovered base). Moreover, the lathing can go either on top of the floor joist (then it is better to make it 100×40, since the load-bearing capacity of a 50 mm sheathing is questionable, but 100×40 can be placed in increments of 400 mm), and from below the joist (then you can make 50 ×40). Thus, 200-300 mm of insulation in the floor is the optimal amount, unless, of course, you live in the south, but then you are unlikely to be so concerned about the issue of insulation.
It is better to put 300-400 mm of insulation in the ceiling, because... Warmly going upstairs. In walls 150-200 mm.
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Is it possible to build a frame house alone?
Yes. Indeed, it is possible to build a house alone. There are already 20 topics on the forumhouse that describe the difficult but successful process of building a frame frame alone. I must admit that this is very inconvenient and building with two people is 4-5 times faster, because... I constantly have to invent all sorts of methods to support the second end of the boards and learn to work with two hands as if they were four.
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What insulation should I use?
There are not many insulation options:
mineral wool
glass wool
ecowool
polystyrene foam
blown polyurethane foam (polyurethane foam)
sawdust or straw (rarely).
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Do you need fire protection jumpers in the walls of the house?
According to the standards, horizontal lintels in walls are only needed if the walls are higher than 3 meters. Some, however, install them to support the insulation (if it is soft glass wool) and for joining OSB-3 to them, which is not at all necessary.
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Should the posts be level above the joists?
No, the racks should not stand above the joists, and the floor joists, in turn, should not stand above the frame racks (unless, of course, there is a second frame or crossbar above the wall). This arrangement of the racks in relation to the floor joists is optional.
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Correct pies for the ceiling and walls of a frame house
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Do you need a project to build a house yourself?
I think it is needed. Although you can build without it. But then you need to be prepared for constantly emerging difficulties. Even with experience, it is not always possible to calculate all the dimensions of all saws and cutouts on a piece of paper during a construction project. With the project you can also save money and not overpay for material purchased “with a reserve”, since you will have an accurate list of lumber.
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Stages of building a house: step-by-step instructions
Questions often arise about planning construction stages, purchasing materials and managing workers. I decided to cover all these topics through detailed text instructions on all stages of building a house in order.
And of course, contact me if you need to select a team to build a house.
What associations do you have with the phrase “men’s room design”? Simplicity, convenience, individuality. These are the qualities that men value when it comes to arranging their personal space. The times when a guy’s room was associated with “creative clutter” or outright chaos are gradually becoming a thing of the past. The Spartan “mattress, table, chair and bare walls” is also not our option. In this article we will try to get rid of such stereotypes. The design of a men's room can and should be stylish!
The most common interior design styles for men
Before planning the design of the room, you need to decide on the style. It all depends on the preferences of a particular person. Of course, no one can forbid a man to hang a crystal chandelier and curtains with a lambrequin in his room. But this is rather an exception to the rule. Most often, a room for guys is decorated in the following styles:
Contemporary (from the English contemporary - “modern”)
We can say that this style is a harmonious mixture of minimalism, constructivism and simplicity of Scandinavian interiors. “Contempo” does not have strict design rules, and choosing furniture and decor for this trend is not at all difficult. You can read more about contemporary style.
High-tech
What man doesn't like new technologies? Various gadgets, new inventions and modern achievements of science have always excited the stronger half of humanity. And some even dream of going to space! All these interests can be transformed into an interesting high-tech design. And modern materials (glass, plastic, metal), LED lighting and, of course, technology will help you with this. The emphasis in the design of a men's room in a high-tech style can be placed on a cool home theater or game console with a large screen. Why not?
Loft
Only the lazy haven’t heard of the loft now. Minimal treatment of walls, brick, “Edison lamps” and other factory romance. The atmosphere of a factory or attic will appeal to many men. If you are interested, we have a separate section about the loft.
And here, for example, is the design of a room for a teenager from a designer Natalia
Brutalism
Perhaps the most masculine interior style is. Very original, rough design for tough men! Concrete, minimal decor and functionality. The only thing is that brutalism requires large spaces and a minimum of things. Or maybe this is just your case?
Minimalism
A little humor: 
If you still think that minimalism in the interior is something like that, then this is for you.
Minimalism is much more interesting and is perfect for decorating a men's room. Especially if you have limited space. Functionality and simplicity are the main principles and advantages of this style.
Color solution
As a rule, a room for men is decorated in subdued colors. It all depends on personal preferences.
If you need a lot of light and air, white is suitable for finishing the walls and ceiling.
And if you are comfortable in a dark environment, there is nothing stopping you from painting the walls and even the ceiling black.
To break up the monochrome palette, use color accents in furniture and decor.
Adherents of more classic interiors should pay attention to beige, brown and the color of natural wood. Read about how to make an interior in beige colors not boring.
If you want to add a pop of color to a room, use an accent wall in your favorite color. Typically, men choose calm shades of green or blue. And in order not to overload the interior, paint only one wall, for example, opposite the entrance. This way, a bright, saturated color will attract attention, but will not create an oppressive feeling.
Zones in a young man's room
A person spends quite a lot of time in his room. Therefore, it is important that this space is multifunctional. You need to combine a sleeping area, an area for working and storing things.
Beds and sofas
The mattress bed is a simple and original alternative to ordinary boring beds. It takes up a lot of space, but it looks very impressive!
If the ceilings allow, a sleeping place can be arranged on the upper tier. The opportunity not to make the bed can please the potential owner, and associations with an attic, a bunk bed from childhood or the top bunk on a train will add romance.
And vice versa, if there is very little free space, a folding sofa will come to the rescue. This is both a place for receiving guests and an alternative to a bulky bed.
Work area
The second mandatory area in the men's room is the workplace. Whether a young man is a student or already working, whether he needs a computer or he likes to make something with his own hands - in any case, he will need a workplace in his own room. Think about its location in advance and do not forget about sufficient lighting for classes.
Storage spaces
Usually men don’t have a lot of things, but they need to be stored somewhere. If we start from simplicity and functionalism, then chests of drawers, trellises and huge oak cabinets are not our option. We are heading towards cabinets built into niches, minimalist shelves and racks for storing books and personal collections.
Lighting and interior decor for men
One boring chandelier in the center of the ceiling will not give the desired effect in a guy's room. In addition, it usually provides insufficient light. It is more practical to use built-in lamps and additional lamps.
By the way, many men don’t really like curtains or don’t even understand why they are needed. In this case, the windows can be decorated with blinds, roller blinds, or without any decor at all.
As for the decor, everything is very individual. However, as always. Most often, the walls are decorated with posters with favorite movie characters or inscriptions, black and white photographs or neutral paintings. Or nothing.
You can lay a carpet on the floor in the shape of someone's skin - a truly masculine accessory! By the way, Greenpeace supporters can pay attention to similar faux fur carpets - they look very natural, and the animals do not suffer.
Creative, daring people will certainly love the original decorative details. Bright armchairs, the effect of flowing paint, or the installation of a real fire in your home will add personality to the design.
In general, let’s use our imagination, get inspired by ideas and decorate the men’s room with taste! And if you realize that you can’t handle it alone, we will always come to the rescue!
Today, no one is surprised by the fact that a man or woman creates an interior only for himself, without taking into account the possibility of a second tenant in the apartment. In this article we would like to give tips on creating a bedroom for a man and with a masculine character. What fundamentally distinguishes it from the bedroom of a girl or a married couple? – Lack of abundance of details and decor, bright colors and complex shapes. Men just don't need it. Simplicity, thoroughness, and practicality - these are what a man is looking for in his home.
The color scheme will also be unusual for a woman’s boudoir: black, grey, blue, brown. But, if women would consider such an interior gloomy and dull, then for a man these colors give calmness and solidity to the interior.
Initially, in order to create a bedroom for a man, you need to decide on a stylistic solution. The styles that most appeal to a man are: the most common now minimalism, restrained and cold high-tech, glamorous art deco, airy marine style and the good old classics. Now let's look at all the styles in order.
Men's bedroom in minimalist style
Minimalism, as you know, is a restrained, laconic style, not burdened with a large number of details. This is a place where a man sleeps, relaxes, reads, and reflects. Therefore, the space must be clearly zoned. A sleeping and relaxation area; also in the man’s bedroom there will be a dressing room or a system of wardrobes. There you should allocate space for numerous shirts, suits, and make a hanging system for storing trousers. You need to place as many horizontal shelves as possible, which will always be useful - for T-shirts, sweaters, bed linen, for storing things in the off-season. In a word, everything should be convenient and at hand - so as not to waste a lot of time looking for things.
In a minimalist bedroom there is a place for everything, but without frills:
- a large bed with a soft headboard, emphasizing the charisma of the owner and conducive to a sound sleep.
- table lamps by the bed to make it convenient to read in bed before bed
- thick curtains made of heavy fabrics to create coziness and give intimate privacy. Bedside tables or cabinets for books and other small items, a chest of drawers with linen and things.
In a minimalist bedroom, all things are a continuation of each other.
All colors are gently in harmony with each other, there are no flashy color spots. As a rule, this is a range of black, gray, brown, and blue colors. Decorative elements include photographs in black and white, paintings that are calm in color and subject, some original elements, be it sconces, a mirror, framed photographs, abstract figurines, etc. In a word, in minimalism - everything is only the most necessary.
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Men's bedroom in high-tech style
The main distinguishing feature of the high-tech style is its pronounced technology. And the bedroom will be no exception. At first glance, a high-tech bedroom may give the impression of a cold, uncomfortable space. But this impression is wrong, because thanks to measured decor, fabrics, mixing textures and correctly placed color accents, the bedroom can easily turn into a place conducive to relaxation.
Choose the basis of the interior, the so-called “main color spot”. It could be a luxurious bed, a wardrobe, a painting on the wall or a photograph in a stylish frame, a large mirror or a stylish floor lamp.
Next, starting from this spot, we begin to assemble the entire interior, like a puzzle: walls of different textures, a futuristic volumetric ceiling, into which complex lighting is built. Windows can be uncovered, or they can be decorated with light transparent fabrics. Color range – black, gray, white, dark beige, brown. Materials emphasize the strength of masculine character - steel, concrete, stone, marble, granite, mirror, gloss for walls or ceilings. 
Bedroom for a man in Art Deco style
Art Deco is luxury and wealth combined with art. The name itself contains the essence of the style - “decorative art”. In the Art Deco style there is a lot to roam around - a wealth of decor, textures, geometric shapes and shapes. And don’t be afraid to overload the interior and make it too pretentious and romantic. Art Deco can afford it. And although there is no woman living in this bedroom, elegance and grace are imprinted on everything here.
The furniture is of chic design, the accessories are expensive, beautiful, luxurious. The bed, the most important place in the bedroom, can be decorated with crystals or stones. Finishing and materials are only the most exquisite, the most expensive: mahogany and ebony, ivory, velvet, silk, satin, gilding, natural stone, crystal. The color scheme in the Art Deco men's bedroom: gold, silver, beige, plum, milky, burgundy, sand.
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Men's bedroom in nautical style
The entire space of such a bedroom is filled with the atmosphere of a warm summer day at sea. This style is characterized by airiness, often all furniture and decoration are the same color - for exaggerated lightness. On this basis, the entire decor seems to float in the air.
The color scheme is in the colors of the sea and the sun: blue, blue, white, yellow, sand, pearl, turquoise. This can be emphasized by the abundance of decor in this theme - paintings and photos with seascapes, figurines of ships, seagulls, lighthouses, old maps on the walls, marine decor.
For lighting, lamps and bedside lamps, such as those used on ships and yachts, are ideal. Furniture made of light wood, untreated or artificially aged. Solid wood deck boards will look good on the floor.
The ceiling can be draped voluminously with white chiffon or cotton to give the effect of clouds overhead. A man will feel in his element here.
Classic men's bedroom
Classics, as we know, never become outdated. A bedroom in a classic style, if made with taste, will delight the owner for many years and will not require remodeling.
The classic style is very universal, you say, how can you add a masculine character to the bedroom? It’s very simple: we take furniture made of dark wood, put a board made of solid oak or maple on the floor, cover the walls with Venetian plaster in neutral colors or cover them with matte wallpaper with embossing.
We will install false beams on the ceiling to give the interior solidity. Let's add decorative elements, and the choice here is great: paintings, photographs, flowers in massive pots, vases, figurines, thick curtains with classic patterns, floor carpets or artificial animal skins instead, beautiful massive lamps and chandeliers. And everything should match the owner - beautiful, rich, with a predominance of dark and strong masculine colors. And to create contrast, add light colors - beige, sand, gray, white, coral.
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What gives the bedroom interior “masculinity”? – High-quality furniture, a bed with a powerful base, a laconic headboard, plain curtains on the windows, the absence of a large number of details and decor, restrained monochrome prints. The color scheme that the stronger sex loves is black, gray, steel, blue, light blue, white, brown, dark green. Accessories in men's style: photographs and paintings in massive frames. In a word, everything that can confirm that a real man lives here.
When it comes to an apartment where a man lives, one immediately conjures up the image of a nondescript bachelor’s home, where all objects are in chaos, or a sterile room with a minimum of furniture in a futuristic style. But the men's living room can be completely different - cozy and elegant - in different styles and under different concepts. We present an overview of successful examples of living rooms from the eclectic and modern styles to the early twentieth century and industrial styles.
Landscape outside the window as part of the interior
We begin the review with charming examples of the combination of an extraordinary view from the window and the interior of the living room, resulting in a stylish room in a masculine style. This wonderful technique will relieve the interior of monotony and clearly defined masculinity; the room will have a lot of light and a variety of colors.
If you are lucky with tropical or seascapes outside your window, then this is the most ideal option! Nature is able to balance the dark tones inherent in masculine style and the clarity of simple lines in the interior. If the room’s windows overlook the neighboring house, then this view can be made a successful element of the interior.
The difference between a men's living room and a women's living room
The attractiveness of men's and women's living rooms is determined by two simple factors. This is the decor and color scheme. Both color and shape have always determined the masculine or feminine principle in decor. Men's style is characterized by simple and straight lines, while women's style is filled with sensual curves and patterns. But you need to try not to oversaturate the interior with triangular and square objects! Just enter, for example, a coffee table from Noguchi or a fashionable lamp from Mooi.
It wouldn’t hurt to add massive objects to the interior of the men’s living room! For example, a metal coffee table or solid wooden tables will give it a masculine look. It's amazing how easily such elements change the atmosphere in a room.
Modern and classic
Let's talk about the most popular styles, which are mainly present in the interiors of men's premises. Modern style with elements of minimalism is ideal for planning the design of a men's living room. But it runs the risk of easily becoming boring with its gray background, black and featureless decor. It's not a good idea to risk comfort for style. It is necessary to create a modern room with a masculine atmosphere, but cozy and attractive. The interior needs polished wooden elements, frosted glass items, live plants and luxurious carpets.
Add a stylish armchair or sofa in attractive colors to refresh the interior and highlight its style. Modern wall graffiti, framed pictures and neatly arranged books on the shelves will also add some character to the living room.
Characteristics
If decor is considered a determining factor in choosing a design, then color is a characteristic feature. Recently, within the framework of men's style, experts give priority to the background of gray and its shades, as a representative of neutral colors. In the 90s, beige was considered this color. In addition to gray, black, white, red and brown are used.
When designing with a masculine character, you can never go wrong with dark, rich colors and neutral shades. But you should not avoid white, blue or dark green, which will enliven the interior and give it lightness. You shouldn’t use only a dark palette if you want to create a fashionable and stylish men’s living room.
Ideas for small spaces
If it’s easy to organize a women’s living room in a small room, then you need to work on the men’s style. That's why you shouldn't avoid white and various bright colors in your decor to achieve visual balance, especially in limited spaces. In addition to the correct selection of colors, it would not be amiss to use different types of lighting. A combination of natural and artificial lighting is necessary to create a masculine atmosphere, to maintain visual symmetry when using two or three colors and to smooth out the fragmentation of space.
