What is a carriage: the secrets of Norwegian technology and the characteristics of quality material

Tags:House extensions, Design, With your own hands

If you choose high-quality material for your home, then our review will tell you what a carriage is and what benefits it can bring. This lumber option is popular in the construction of houses. This option is Norwegian technology. In this case, special strong connections are used, which ensure the reliability of the structures. So, let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the gun carriage, and also study its characteristics.

Luxurious structures made of this material are presented not only by standard projects

The content of the article

1 Carriage - what is it: use in construction
2 Carriage log house: advantages and disadvantages, main characteristics
3 Choosing a project for building from a gun carriage
- 3.1 Carriage houses: original projects and building features
- 3.2 How can you make a bath from a gun carriage
4 Features of Norwegian technology
5 How to make a carriage with your own hands
6 Video: building technology without a single nail

Carriage - what is it: use in construction

First, let's find out what a carriage is in construction. This material is logs hewn from opposite sides. At the same time, special locking joints are used, which provide high thermal insulation and strength characteristics of the structure. At first, huge boards were used by Scandinavian builders, and then lock fasteners were invented in Norway.

Buildings from the gun carriage and inside look very presentable

The advantage of such buildings is that they do not need additional insulation, but the thickness is 20-24 cm. The carriage of Russian builders is called two-piece or gable bar... It can be a sawn log, which is installed in a horizontal plane, and is also used in the form of a log overlap.

You can see how a similar structure looks from all sides in the video:

Now let's figure out what a carriage is in woodworking. For its production, larch or pine wood is used, and the diameter of the trunk can be from 40 cm.To give rigidity to the structure, it is necessary to use wood pins.

Such structures can be additionally stolen with beautiful carvings.

When making a carriage, there are certain requirements for quality characteristics:

When creating the material, high quality wood is used;
The table must have a uniform structure without unevenness along its entire length;
The forest is used with the optimum moisture content - 12-15%.

Such material requires additional processing

The installation procedure for a gable bar is quite laborious. Production takes place in several stages:

first, the edges are removed from the log. In this case, the end is marked, and then the layer of wood is removed with the help of a band saw. In this case, additional unedged parts are formed;
after that, all roughness and a layer of bark are removed from other rounded elements.

Cutting options

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Carriage log house: advantages and disadvantages, main characteristics

In the photo below, a log carriage from Norway. The main feature of such a log house is the fixation of parts between themselves, which has a name - a Norwegian castle. From the outside, the building looks like a traditional rail. But inside it is a solid and original cut. This mount serves many purposes. Many specially fixed corners increase the strength of the building. The significant contact area of the two parts increases the friction force in the pair. This technique contributes to the correct distribution of the load within the bundle. With this, there are no areas of excess stress.

A massive log house is built from large logs

Let's note the advantages of this material:

natural and safe raw materials. Ease of processing;
indoors, the walls look like the surface of a calibrated timber and do not require cladding;
when assembling, metal fasteners are not required, as well as electricity costs;
special fasteners for the crowns strengthens the bond during upsetting and increasing the load on the walls;
thickness of wood 240 mm is comparable in thermal conductivity to 380 mm of brickwork.

Due to its strength characteristics, the material is resistant to many external factors

There are also certain disadvantages of the material:

complex, expensive and time-consuming construction process;
construction needs to be planned several years in advance in order to prepare the material for it;
every 2-3 years it must be treated with antiseptics, and after 3-6 years, caulk should be carried out.

The process of fitting logs can take a long time.

In the table below you can see how much the carriage costs. The price per cube depends on the manufacturer and on the characteristics of the material.

Photo	Type and characteristics	price, rub. per cubic meter
	Carriage diameter 200 mm, groove width - 140.	15000
	From the northern pine. Wall thickness - 190, bar height - 240.	13000
	Carriage of natural humidity. Wall thickness - 140, log height - 140	10500

Note! Even a carriage structure is subject to many problems of any wood. For example, the processes of decay, moisture and insect infestation.

Choosing a project for building from a gun carriage

There is a wide variety of carriage designs. Relevant one-story buildings... They are used for permanent residence and as buildings for country house... They are performed in different styles. The area can vary from 75 to 80 sq.m.

Excellent option for living outside the city

There are classic options with square designs, as well as designs with gable and hipped roofs. Sturdy structures are made of cedar. Projects can be done in provence style, country, modern or chalet.

A simple project in a traditional way

Country style option

Chalet-style building

Exists projects with panoramic windows... Such designs make the building more expensive.

Combined version with panoramic windows

Reliable designs for two-story projects. At the same time, buildings can be made in the Russian style, and not only in the Norwegian or country style.An excellent option is building with attic... Such a building does not need a complex foundation.

Building in Russian style

Note! Such buildings do not need insulation, since the wall thickness of 20-25 cm keeps heat remarkably.

Carriage houses: original projects and building features

Projects of houses from a gun carriage are distinguished by a thoughtful and laconic design. In this case, the front part remains in its natural form and does not require additional cladding. You can add an unusual color to the wood material using impregnations. This solution is a mixture of color and antiseptic. Oval cut logs are a kind of decor element. Hand-made patterns look great on the carriage.

The original project is complemented by carved ornaments and additional elements

Interior inside you can do it yourself. In this case, it is worth thinking through everything to the smallest detail. Great for such an environment fireplace... It will perfectly complement wood walls.The inner surfaces of the walls can also not be finished.

The table below shows some projects of houses from a gun carriage and prices:

Home and company	Description	price, rub.
House 99 sq m (North house)	Pine carriage. The project includes a living room, two bedrooms, a terrace, a boiler room, a hall and a bathroom.	1180000
Pine sauna 100 sq. m. (Northern House)	The project consists of a living room, shower room, steam room, hallway and terrace.	1150000
Building 280 sqm (North House)	There are several bedrooms, living room, wardrobe, kitchen, terrace, bathroom and hall.	3900000
Log house 8 * 8 (Log house)	Has a six-sided configuration	1454000
House of Adonijah (Willow) 368 sq. m.	The building is on two floors.	5420000

Also let's see the reviews of the owners of the house from the gun carriage.

Elena, 36 years old. Penza: “We have a carriage house, so far we have been using it for a year. After they started to heat, small cracks began to appear, but this happens in any buildings made of wood. But since our family only likes wooden buildings, this shortcoming does not bother us. But the climate: aroma, humidity and air cannot be compared with anything else. "

Evgeniya, 43 years old, Yaroslavl: “We are very pleased with the carriage structure. There are cracks, but this creates a special charm, as the building is alive and breathes. We have long dreamed of a log house and now we are enjoying ourselves. There is an opinion that such a house does not breathe, but gradually collapses, but this process drags on for many years. "

Maria, 30 years old, Tambov: “The carriage house is very practical. My parents' kitchen in the country house was made of timber, so it is already 40 years old and it keeps well. So in those years there were not even the impregnations that are now. About three years ago, they built an outbuilding from a gun carriage. So far we are only rejoicing. "

Note! If the carriage is properly processed, then small cracks will complement the decorative look and will not cause any harm.

How can you make a bath from a gun carriage

Popular bath project from a gun carriage with an attic. The structure, made using this technology, has not only a unique appearance, but can also be stored for more than one decade. Projects of such buildings are developed taking into account the characteristics of this material. The carriage will provide an ideal indoor climate and natural humidity. In addition, such buildings are durable and have heat-saving properties.

The original design of the bath

Features of Norwegian technology

Now let's deal with the technology of the Norwegian carriage felling. Its peculiarity is the creation of a Norwegian bowl, that is, a special connection method in which water does not penetrate into the structure.In this case, the pediments are chopped, and the roof has a slab device. All parts are fitted with great precision. It should be borne in mind that chopped structures also need caulking gaps and crevices.

Special fasteners ensure structural strength

The Norwegian cedar carriage has a special locking connection, which over time becomes more dense and does not cause twisting of the logs. Cracks that appear are not a problem, as they do not become through. Such a connection is one of the most durable, reliable and warm. In the process of shrinkage, such a locking device self-wedges.In addition, a special countersunk spike can be used, which guarantees the rigidity of the frame, and also increases the thermal insulation qualities of the structure.

Features of the Norwegian castle

How to make a carriage with your own hands

Carriage houses are often made from northern pine. Moreover, its diameter can be 29-37 cm, and after processing - 22-23 cm.The carriage is made using special equipment. The support part of the gun carriage is made after marking.

Durable DIY installation

Here are the main stages of work:

marking should be done only by a specialist. Then the lock is cut;
the longitudinal groove is marked. In this case, a line is drawn by the adze;
sanding of the curtains is performed, which helps to create smooth surfaces;
they also cut corners from a gun carriage;
all parts are treated with an antiseptic to prevent rotting and mold formation.

Sectional version of a complex project

After preparing the material, the building is erected. In this case, a foundation is made, under which a layer of waterproofing is necessarily laid. When assembling the structure, the parts are precisely adjusted to each other. For the openings of windows and doors, a groove with a width of 50 mm is selected. Large beams are selected for ceiling mounting.

Before finishing, you need to choose a style. You can treat surfaces with translucent protective compounds. Special tinting is often used.

With the right approach, the carriage will make one of the most reliable building structures. This option is recommended for areas with cold climates. The unique technology allows you to create durable structures that will last for tens and even hundreds of years.

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