The earthwork and foundation are the first steps in a self-build project for a wooden house. The execution of this phase of the construction site requires the presence of several people as well as the rental of earthmoving equipment. Here are the steps to carry out the earthwork and the foundations of a wooden house. […]
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4 Steps for Installing the Interior Insulation of a Wooden House
4 Steps for Installing the Interior Insulation of a Wooden House Wood has natural qualities in terms of both thermal and sound insulation. However, it is essential to complete the insulation with materials with good thermal resistance to obtain an excellent overall thermal performance of the house. Installing insulation in a wooden house is an […]
How to Install the Roof of a Wooden House
How to Install the Roof of a Wooden House Summary – Focus on the frame of a wooden house – Step 1: Install the frame – Step 2: Install a roof underlayment – Step 3: Case 1: Install the slate roof – Step 3: Case 2: Install tile roofing Once you’ve built the foundation and […]
4 Steps for Installing the Siding of a Wooden House
4 Steps for Installing the Siding of a Wooden House Summary – Focus on wood house siding – Step 1: Install the battens – Step 2: Cut the siding boards – Step 3: Install the first row of siding boards – Step 4: Finish installing the siding boards There is […]
How to Install the Roof of a Wooden House
How to Install the Roof of a Wooden House After having made the foundations and the slab, you have assembled the framework of your wooden house. Now it’s time to build the frame, then lay the roof, depending on the material used. Among the most common are slates and tiles. You must consider several criteria: […]
How to Choose a Revolving House?
How to Choose a Revolving House? Summary – Characteristics of a revolving house – How to choose a revolving house? A revolving house is a single-family home that rotates with the sun like a sunflower. The rotation of the house optimizes the recovery of solar energy and allows the orientation of one’s choice at any […]
Wooden House: The New Generations of Wood
Wooden House: The New Generations of Wood Beyond the traditional solid wood, new generation materials exist and are more and more frequently used by builders. These structural woods guarantee consistent qualities and present superior technical performances to solid wood. Here is a table showing you the main characteristics of new generation wood: Features Benefits […]
Comparison of Timber for a Wooden House
Content Hardwood species Softwood species Comparison of species Wood is naturally sustainable, renewable, and recyclable. However, the choice of PEFC-labeled timber guarantees material from sustainably managed forests in the best environmental conditions. It is always preferable to use local wood, which is less expensive than imported wood. Although robust and attractive, Exotic wood requires import […]
What’s All That Growing Interest for Wooden Houses?
Summary – Building a wooden house: a growing interest – Wood: an adaptable material – Building a wooden house: the building site In order to preserve the environment while saving money, many people have found the solution: build their house in wood. Economical, ecological and aesthetic, this type of construction can be advantageous if you […]