Foundations for house made of lumber

Everyone who decides to build a summer cottage or a bath of wood, will necessarily ask the question, what is the foundation for a house of timber it is best to use, since there are several types of load-bearing structures.
First of all, it must be said that the choice of the type of foundation and the depth of its laying depends on a number of factors: maximum load from the building itself, as well as from natural conditions (depth of soil freezing, type of soil, availabilitygroundwater and so on). If the choice of the foundation is made incorrectly, it is fraught with serious consequences, for example, the formation of distortions and deformation of the walls, which as a result can lead to the destruction of the entire house.
Often Problems arise from uneven thawing of the soil. Usually on the south side, this process occursmuch faster, due to which the soil is very much moistened. Most of all, deformations and fractures are caused by foundations made of bricks. The most stable are considered concrete, however, on such a foundation, cracks and even faults may appear.
To reduce the risk of such problems, the foundation for the house of the bar should be made more extensive. The most important thing is before construction evaluate the soil structure. For this we recommend invite a specialist. In addition, for a more accurate assessment, you may need to dig a pit with a depth of 50 centimeters to 1.5 meters, depending on the level of groundwater.
There are three types of foundation constructions: columnar, belt and pile. In addition, the foundation is still classified by the depth of occurrence: shallow and recessed.
Column foundation
Such a foundation for the house of the beam is used most often. At its construction are used prefabricated concrete blocksinstalled at the corners of the future structure, andalso in the intersection of internal walls. In addition, this type of construction involves the installation of posts along the perimeter of the structure every 2 meters.
Even for a columnar foundation, you can use asbestos-cement pipes. This method is valued for the quality and speed of construction, since the penetration of the wells by hand drills takes about 15 minutes.
Ribbon foundation
This type of foundation design involves digging a trench whose walls are reinforced with boards. This creates formwork. Also in formwork reinforcement is installed to create a more solid construction. The positive quality of the ribbon foundation is strength and ability to withstand almost any load. However, it is worth noting the high cost of its creation and a large amount of time that will go into construction work.
Pile foundation
This type of foundation is not very common, but it is an excellent option for the construction of houses on marshy soil. To build such a foundation with a special machine holes are drilled on the perimeter of the future structure. After that, piles are driven into a rather large depth. Next, the harness and the frame are built.
The article gives only basic information,which will help you choose the foundation for a house from a bar. It is also worth noting that in general, construction is a rather complex and time-consuming process, therefore we recommend that you seek help from specialized teams, who have sufficient experience in similar works.














