A log house is a great opportunity to bring the most daring design projects to life. Many extraordinary architectural solutions make it possible to implement various Construction Materials. However, none of them can be compared in terms of environmental friendliness, unique beauty and a combination of positive qualities with natural wood, especially if it is processed by the old and traditional in Russia method of manual cutting.
One of the original architectural solutions, which became Lately quite popular in the construction of turnkey wooden houses is the second light. A project of a log house with such a remarkable design feature will create a unique atmosphere and demonstrate the good taste of the owner. Let's take a closer look at this approach to construction and the actual advantages of hand-cut houses.
About the second light in a house made of chopped logs
A log house with a second light is distinguished by the presence in the project of a large room in which there is no ceiling on the second floor, and when looking up, you can see the roofing.
Most often, living rooms or dining rooms are designed in this way, which makes them especially spacious and brings a sense of freedom. In rooms with a second light, they usually make large beautiful windows two floors, including unusual shape, which add more light and a special architectural zest to such a room in a chopped house. And do not believe the talk that the second light will make the room cold, and you will have to spend more money for heating.
A log house has a particularly low thermal conductivity, so even in the most severe Russian winters, in order to heat big house with a second light, only a warm floor on the ground floor or a standard competent heating system with radiators will be enough. In addition, you can bring warmth and comfort to the living room of a log house with a second light with the help of a large beautiful fireplace, which look especially harmonious and stylish in such an interior. Such an atmospheric and, at the same time, functional design element will not go unnoticed by your guests and will put everyone in a hearty tea party around the fireplace. Otherwise, a project with a second light has the same characteristics as a regular log house, which we will talk about in more detail.
Advantages of log houses with a second light
1 In terms of architecture and ease of processing, chopped logs are truly a unique material. The original uneven shape and natural pattern on the cut become distinctive feature any project and unique design solution. In addition, only chopped logs can reach a length of 12 meters, which allows them to be used in complex architectural projects with large load-bearing structures, for example, projects of houses with a second light, with large windows non-standard form. A log house with a second light is just one of the many architectural solutions inherent in projects made from this material. Spacious terraces and balconies emphasize the closeness to nature and expand the functionality of the premises, offering excellent places for outdoor recreation.
2 If we consider cutting techniques, they also differ in unique features, that leave their mark on the image finished house from chopped logs. As a result, each project becomes a unique and truly original decoration. personal plot and a great place to live.
3 Any project of a log house with a second light, for example, our Levitan and Benois, is distinguished by a set of characteristics inherent in the material as a whole. Since wood “breathes”, the optimal microclimate is always maintained inside the house, with a humidity level that is comfortable for a person and his health. Properly processed hand-cut wood perfectly resists moisture, blue discoloration, insect and fungus damage. Log houses made of such species as cedar and larch do not seem to be at all subject to the inexorable action of time. At the same time, an atmosphere unique in its properties is created in the premises, due to the fact that the material releases antioxidants and saturates the air with the aromas of resins. This factor will be appreciated by city residents, because it not only allows you to clear your lungs, but also enjoy the healing effect of the created atmosphere. One of the first benefits experienced by the happy owners of a log house project is a general improvement in well-being and sleep.
About materials for the construction of a log house
In the construction of any project, houses from chopped logs are used exclusively natural materials, including heaters and connecting elements. Thus, it is possible to practically eliminate the impact on humans of artificial building materials. After all, they often contain harmful compounds, up to carcinogens that stimulate the development of cancer.
To seal the interventional joints of a house project from a chopped log, flax or jute is laid in the grooves. There are several types of materials with different properties, including varying ease of installation. What they have in common is that during construction it is necessary to caulk the log house several times, taking into account the shrinkage of the wood.
It should be emphasized that at all stages of construction wooden house turnkey by our company "Vityaz-Stroy" work is done manually. Only in this way a log house with a second light acquires its unique positive characteristics. For example, when removing the bark from logs, craftsmen use a special hand tool. Thus, it is possible to preserve the natural protective layer wood, which greatly affects the durability of the entire structure. In addition, the log house acquires a very special appearance distinguished by originality and good taste.
Conifers are used as wood species, which most often act as materials for projects of houses with a second light. Spruce and pine are quite common among other species in harvested logs. This is due to their availability. The properties of these materials are less pronounced than those of such species as cedar and larch. They are not so dense, but light enough, and therefore reduce the load on the foundation.
A log of more expensive breeds will not be exposed to the harmful effects of natural factors and microorganisms. Cedar is distinguished by its medically recognized benefits from antioxidants that practically do not disappear over time. Larch is very dense, and when exposed to moisture, its structure is further strengthened.
Among the projects of our company, log houses with a second light are especially popular, which will serve for many years and delight you both when building them from pine, and from cedar or larch. These include "Repin", "Aivazovsky" and other original projects, which you can also find on our website.
In our company "Vityaz-Stroy" you will find not only the highest quality of the house made of chopped logs at all stages, but also a variety of shapes and sizes, which will satisfy the most demanding taste.
Projects of houses with a "second light", implemented in a wide range of architectural options and various materials for the construction of private low-rise housing, are especially loved and popular among customers of such real estate.
The second light, the projects of log cabins with which are also presented in the catalog of the MariMagnat company, is a special architectural technique.
Its specificity lies in the removal of part of the floors between one or more floors, as a result of which the house acquires a number of certain advantages.
Projects of cottages with a second light: advantages and disadvantages
Cottage projects with a second light offer their owner the following benefits:
- due to the lack of overlap, the room becomes more spacious (allowing, for example, to place winter Garden with tall ornamental trees);
- in the room where the second light is made, the intensity of natural light is enhanced. The latter advantage can be emphasized and enhanced by increasing the glazing area. Moreover, the second light is usually brought to the side that is subjected to increased insolation;
- an increase in the presentability and aesthetics of the room by obtaining high ceilings;
- a country house with a second light provides an excellent opportunity and ease of installing a fireplace.
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The homeowners who have chosen houses and cottages with a second light immediately face the question of the functional purpose of the premises with this architectural solution. As a rule, this is a living room with or without a fireplace, a winter garden with appropriate landscaping, extremely rarely - an empty hall with a staircase and multi-level lighting.
But with all these advantages that are characteristic of this architectural technique, it is not a panacea for ennobling the appearance of any private house. In addition to many advantages, the second light also has certain disadvantages, including:
- the obvious loss of usable area, which was provided to the upper floor by the part of the ceiling removed during the implementation of the second light;
- additional heat loss, since it is more difficult to heat a room with high ceilings;
- certain technological difficulties if the second light is performed in wooden house from a log.
Speaking about cottage projects with a second light, one cannot fail to note the increased acoustics of such a room. This factor cannot be unequivocally attributed either to the number of strengths or to the number of disadvantages of the second light - it all depends on what functional room is located on the first floor and what kind of rooms are adjacent to this “loud corner” of the log house. So, if live music (piano or guitar) sounds in the living room, then log houses with a second light will provide it with improved sound. If the TV is on in the living room, then its sounds will be very audible in the rooms of the second or attic floor.
Log cottage with a second light: a task for the pros
A log cottage with a second light, in comparison with fire monitors or houses made of timber, needs additional measures to strengthen the rigidity of the structure. Moreover, such work has a number of its own nuances that are unknown to self-taught builders. Therefore, real professionals who work with this building material every day and thoroughly know its specifics should implement projects of houses and cottages with a second light from rounded or chopped logs. It is for this reason that projects of houses with a second light - from development to turnkey construction - should be entrusted to the specialists of our company, which has relevant specialists and experience in this field.
If you are interested in projects of wooden houses with a second light, we recommend not only to familiarize yourself with the catalog of our standard projects. Projects of wooden houses with a second light are quite few in comparison with standard projects wooden cottages with a classic layout, so you should contact our managers about the order individual project such a wreck.
The construction of log houses with a second light implies the absence of interfloor ceilings and the formation of a single space with ceilings. Combining the first and second levels leads to an increase in natural light and an extension of daylight hours.
Features of double-height houses
In addition, the second light technology has the following advantages:
Free air circulation. The room creates a feeling of freshness, which is combined with the smell of natural wood.
Increase in usable area. This makes it possible to create a "winter garden", decorating the interior with sprawling and tall plants.
Energy Saving. Increasing the flow of natural light reduces energy consumption.
Aesthetic appeal . Double-height buildings are made with large windows, which gives the buildings an original and sophisticated look.
To heat the room, it is best to use underfloor heating technology or infrared heaters, which provide uniform circulation of warm air.
Our advantages
Company " Log cabin Ecostroy» builds houses from logs with a second light, which have a long service life and high thermal insulation. This is achieved through the following factors:
To connect the elements of the log house is used wooden dowel, excluding the displacement of the structure after shrinkage;
Mezhventsovye joints are insulated with jute fiber;
The house is built from the wood of the northern forest, which is characterized by high density, resistance to cracking and decay;
In production, the tree is impregnated with antiseptics that increase resistance to fungi and mold.
We carry out a full cycle of works - laying the foundation, assembling the log house and installing the temporary roof. At the request of customers, we will make a fine finish and lay communications.
