Which of the townspeople does not want to have a refuge in which you can forget for a while about the bustle and noise of a metropolis? For many, such a place becomes your own wooden house outside the city. And this is a good choice: wood supports the optimal humidity in the house, creates in it an atmosphere of comfort and warmth even in the most cruel frosts. Such houses are well preserved and look great both inside and outside. However, sooner or later, the repair of a wooden house becomes an urgent necessity for its owner.
Wood, along with unique advantages, has its disadvantages. It is subject to deformation and decay, prone to stratification and cracking, insects and fungi can be ruined by it. Given the specifics of the wood, it is clear that the repair of a private house made of wood will differ from the repair of a brick, block or shield structure. The most common reasons why wood construction may require repair:
decay of the crowbar crowns;
the appearance of horizontal cracks on logs;
wall defects under window openings;
Damage to the rotten rafters.
If there are at least one of the following problems, the repair of a country house or a country dwelling aimed at eliminating it should begin as soon as possible. Wires are fraught with more serious damage to the house.
Repair of crowns and facade
If the logs performing the functions of the lower crowns are rotten, they must be changed. Due to the specifics of this operation (usually when it is held, the house is lifted using jacks), special skills and equipment are required for its high -quality execution. Therefore, in this case, it will be better to call for the help of professionals. By the way, the problem with the rotting of the crowns can be delayed as much as possible or generally prevented if you take care of this during the construction of the house. The point is that the lower crowns should be from larch, and they need to be installed on a high -quality foundation.
One of the frequent problems with the facades of wooden houses is blackness that occurs under the influence of the fungus. Repair of a country house in this case consists in the polishing of the affected area to a layer intact by the fungus, and surface coating with protective paint or impregnation. If the facade has faded and lost their pristine beauty, it should simply be covered with a re -coloring composition.
Elimination of cracks on logs
Horizontal cracks conceal the following dangers:
They increase in size;
They accumulate in them, sides and moisture accumulate;
Microorganisms can multiply in them, which leads to the destruction of logs.
The optimal way to eliminate the problem is to close the cracks. First, cracks are as follows, cleaned of garbage, and then they are treated with antiseptics. After that, cracks are sealed with a solution for sealing. There are similar special compositions in stores. After such a seal, cracks do not spoil the aesthetic appearance of the facade and do not threaten the durability of the construction.
Wall repair under window openings
Woods under the windows can rotate, and in this case, the repair of a wooden house is required. If the construction is old, and repair work in it has not been carried out for a long time, then, with a high degree of probability, some logs under window openings need to be replaced. The first stage of these works is the dismantling of old rotten logs under window openings. Most often they are simply cut, setting them on the ends of the crest. Then new logs of the same thickness as the old ones are taken and attached to the crests. A layer of package is laid under the logs, and they themselves are processed with a special composition to protect against moisture and microorganisms.
Rraft repair
The rafters of a wooden house with prolonged operation of the construction can rotate. And then they must be replaced by installing new. If the roof needs to be replaced, then the repair of a private house should also include this type of work. The installation of new rafters can be carried out after dismantling the old ones, but you can not touch the old rafters, leaving them in the same place. In parallel with the repair of rafters and the roof, it is advisable to check the condition of the ceilings and beams. In conclusion, we say that repair work on the roof should be carried out before its insulation.