The house is on one and a half floors. One-and-a-half-story houses made of timber

The prospect of living in a private house is tempting for many land owners. The advantages are obvious: full ownership of the territories outside the walls, more usable space compared to a city apartment, less polluted environment, and in the case of construction from timber - an excellent microclimate, plus the absence of neighbors and much more.

Project of a one-and-a-half-story house with a complex roof

However, the realities of life for the average family are such that the budget does not allow dreams to come true to the extent necessary for a comfortable stay. But this is not a reason to refuse it.

Relatively recently, developers introduced a new property to the real estate market - a one-and-a-half-story house. Information about the advantages, disadvantages and layout is below.

What are such objects? Surely future owners, cherishing the dream of a house, looked at many colorful projects in the construction company’s portfolio and noted the unusualness of some, which lies in the second floor: it is incomplete, since the rafter system slightly reduces its height and slopes the walls. This is the main feature of a one-and-a-half-story house.

The roof is available in several options: slope, dome. The objects are varied - with a bay window, and so on.

Project of an original one-and-a-half-story house with a domed roof

Their advantages are as follows:

Advantages and disadvantages of one-and-a-half-story houses using various technologies

It is worth taking a closer look at which of the one-and-a-half-story houses is most profitable in general terms: cost, heat capacity, durability.

Project option for a one-and-a-half-story house with a porch

The comfort of living and the service life of the house directly depend on the choice of the right material and construction technology. Below are described the advantages and disadvantages that brick and one-and-a-half-story buildings have from different building materials.

Frame technology: timber and thermal panels

The popularity of prefabricated houses is growing. A one-and-a-half-story frame house has many advantages, one of which is the timing: the building is built in a few weeks. The advantages of such housing are as follows:

The house is warm. According to the construction technology, panels with a layer of polyurethane foam, the best insulation in its class, are used.
The design is lightweight and does not require a monolithic foundation.
The cost of the house in comparison with other objects made from other building materials is low. This is an excellent option for young families starting their own lives.

Project of a one-and-a-half-story house made of profiled timber

However, one-and-a-half-story houses using frame technology have serious drawbacks, and in order not to be disappointed in the future, you should consider them too.

Even when using a wooden frame, there is a question about the ecology of the house as a whole. The panels are sheets of sawmill waste with a large addition of glue, and the insulation is a derivative of the chemical industry.
It is impossible to correct the layout after construction: frame walls are made in full accordance with the project. Car owners should consider their options in advance.
Frame walls do not differ in durability.

You need to decide on construction of this type only after carefully weighing everything: the disadvantages that frame walls carry are very significant.

Brick object

Strength and durability are beyond doubt.

Its advantages are as follows:

The material is not subject to temperature changes, shrinkage, or deterioration.
The service life of a brick house is hundreds of years.
A one-and-a-half-story brick house with a garage always has an impressive, presentable appearance.

There are also disadvantages:

The cost of even a small object, for example, is impressive. The price of the foundation is also taken into account. A brick house requires a monolithic version, a slab or a strip.
Construction time. It will be necessary to support the foundation and frame before starting finishing and other work.
A one-and-a-half-story brick house will need to be insulated: it is, after all, stone.

The expensive construction of a monolithic facility is justified - it is the best investment of your own funds.

Houses made of concrete derivatives: foam, gas and cinder blocks

Lightweight building blocks have found their consumer, and the popularity of such objects is growing. Significant advantages:

Construction is not too expensive: a one-and-a-half block house does not require a monolithic foundation.
The height of the object is 1.5 floors - ideal for this building material; High-rise buildings are not built from foam blocks.
The technical characteristics of the raw materials are excellent: they hold heat well, are not subject to deterioration, and do not burn.
Construction time is reduced due to the size of the units.
Independent work is possible, as is a variety of layouts.

The disadvantages are significant, and before deciding whether to purchase or build a house from these raw materials, you should carefully examine them:

Project option for a one-and-a-half-story aerated block house

Objects require cladding, as blocks are capable of absorbing and accumulating moisture, collapsing under its influence. In addition, the appearance is attractive only for foam blocks produced by the autoclave method.
Some materials, especially cinder blocks, can “radiate” because fossil fuel waste contains radiation.
For construction you will need a reinforcing rod and special glue. These measures are expensive, but they can strengthen the structure and reduce heat loss. In addition, individual planning will require reinforcement.
The house needs to be insulated.

Despite the shortcomings, building blocks are popular in Russia because they are outwardly respectable like mansions.

Construction of one-and-a-half-story houses made of timber

The most common construction of one-and-a-half-story houses was made of timber.

Project of a one-and-a-half-story cottage made of timber with a terrace

Indeed, the material is good:

Environmentally friendly, unlike foam blocks and panels.
Easy to process.
Acceptable price. Timber is definitely cheaper than brick.
The house is warm due to the structure of the wood. But the roof and walls will do without insulation if beams larger than 150 mm are used.
Any layout is possible. One-and-a-half-story timber houses with a garage and a veranda are popular.
The rafter system is one with the house.

But owners seeking to obtain the benefits of nature should know that they are using the most capricious building material.
Brick and foam blocks do not have such disadvantages:

The durability of timber depends on the type of wood and processing method. Glued coniferous varieties cope with this task better, but the cost will naturally increase.

So, having examined in detail the pros and cons of each technology - frame houses, monolithic, using foam blocks or wood - you can draw conclusions about the acceptability of a particular type of object for yourself.

Cheap does not always mean bad, and vice versa. Combination is also possible.

What was done

Project: the Innsbruck project was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer's family, and a solution was proposed to move the terrace.
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a pile-grill foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, masonry with masonry glue. Windows are made to order, with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tiles.
external finishing: the walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered, finishing elements are made of wood, manufactured locally, based on technical specifications visualization, painted. The base is lined with decorative stone.
interior finishing: finishing was carried out according to the design project, where the combination of decorative plaster with stone and wood was taken as the basis. False beams were installed on the ceilings.
additionally: a fireplace has been installed and finished.

What was done

This is the very case when our Customer and we speak the same language and are inspired by the ECO high-tech style! Designer Ilya came to us with a ready-made Project for his future home! Our team liked the project - after all, such unusual and stylish solutions are always a professional challenge!
We prepared estimates for Ilya and developed unique design solutions - all this allowed us to implement this project! The frame house is made using our proven Canadian technology with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour! The outside of the house is sheathed with imitation timber. All windows are custom-made and laminated in colors according to the project. Additional accents are placed thanks to professional painting of imitation timber and selection of paints.

What was done

What does it cost us to build a house? Indeed, having a team of professionals and knowledge, building a house from scratch is a matter of time! But sometimes the task is more difficult! We have introductory ones - an existing foundation, or buildings on the site, extensions to existing buildings and much more! For the Matsuev family, this was precisely the difficult task. They had a foundation from an old burnt house, and a landscaped area around it! The new house had to be built in a short time on the existing foundation. Dmitry and his family had a desire to build a new house in the high-tech style. After careful measurements, a design was made that took into account the old layout, but had a new modern form with interesting innovations! The house now has an entrance area where you can sit at a table on cozy evenings and a complex but possible in our area exploitable roof. To implement such a roof, we called upon our knowledge and modern building materials, LVL beams, fused roofing and much more. Now in the summer you can have an unusual dinner on such a roof or watch the stars at night! In the decoration, our architect also emphasized the minimalistic and graphic high-tech style. Smooth plastered walls with painted plank details, and wooden beams at the entrance added personality. The inside of the house is decorated with imitation timber, which is painted in different colors depending on the purpose of the room! Large windows in the living room kitchen overlooking the site created the desired effect of illumination and airiness of the space! The house of the Matsuev family has graced our photo gallery in the section of country architecture in the high-tech style, a style chosen by brave Customers with excellent taste.

What was done

Olga and her family have long dreamed of a country house! A reliable, solid home for living that will fit perfectly into their difficult narrow plot! With the advent of children, it was decided to make the dream come true; children grow up quickly and in their own home in nature there are many opportunities and fresh air. We, in turn, were happy to work on an individual project of a classic red brick house with a bay window! After the first acquaintance with our company in a cozy office, we invited Olga to take a look at our existing construction site: evaluate the order and construction processes, storage of materials on site, get acquainted with the construction team, and make sure the quality of the work. After visiting the site, Olga decided to work with us! And we were glad to do our favorite job again to make another country dream come true!

What was done

Project: changes were made to the San Rafael project and redevelopment was made according to the wishes of the Customer.
floors: basement - reinforced concrete floor slabs; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs
box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, masonry with mortar??? Windows have been installed.
roof: metal tile
terrace: rough fencing elements have been completed, flooring has been installed.

What was done

Dmitry contacted our company with an interesting preliminary design to calculate the cost. Our experience allows us to perform such calculations based on preliminary designs with minimal errors, no more than 2%. Having visited our construction sites and received the cost of construction, Dmitry chose us from many of our colleagues in the workshop to complete the project. Our team began to carry out a complex and expressive country project with spacious premises and a garage, large windows and complex architecture. After the project was completed, Dmitry chose us as a contractor company, and we, in turn, wanted to do further work at the same high level! Since the object is large, Dmitry proposed stage-by-stage cooperation, namely, upon successful completion of the foundation work, we began the second part of the project - walls + floors + roofing. Also, the exact timing of construction was important for Dmitry; in order to speed up the construction processes, the team was reinforced by 2 experienced masons.
The box on a pile-grillage foundation was delivered right on time! The result pleased us and the Customer. All stages of the work were coordinated and worked out for Dmitry and his individual project, which benefited all participants in the process!

What was done

Project: The project of our company Inkerman was changed taking into account the wishes of the Customer’s family, the house was planted on the site, taking into account the existing situation on the site and the relief
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a reinforced pile-grillage foundation.
ceilings: wooden on wooden beams, in places of large spans installation of LVL beams. The basement floor is insulated with 200mm basalt insulation; interfloor ceiling with 150mm sound insulation.
box: box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, masonry with mortar. Windows have been installed.
roofing: installation of metal tiles.
external finishing: the facade is insulated with 100 mm basalt facade slabs, the facades are covered with facing bricks; the color scheme was proposed by the architect and agreed with the Customer.

What was done

The Krutov family decided to build a spacious house for the whole family to live in!
Olga and other family members went from idea to implementation in several stages! Choosing a technology, working on a project for a long time, building a foundation, building a house with exterior finishing and then working on interior decoration! Frame technology was chosen as energy-saving, prefabricated and high-tech! Why did the Krutovs choose our company? They were pleased with the quality of work on our construction site and the workers who gave us a detailed tour! We also spent a long time working on the estimate, combining different finishing options and comparing their costs. This made it possible to choose the best option from a wide variety of finishing materials and configurations.
The project was created by an architect friend, but we had to work out the constructive part of it. After which the most reliable and effective foundation was erected - USHP. Next, work began on the box. A frame house with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour and a unique roof insulation technology of 300 mm. For the exterior decoration, siding was chosen in a spectacular combination of colors - coffee and cream. Accents are placed thanks to powerful roof overhangs, an interfloor belt and large windows!

What was done

When you decide to become the happy owner of your own home and move to a new home for permanent residence, first of all you think about what the house will be like; what to build it from; how much will it cost and most importantly, WHO will do all this?
Alexander came to our company with the desire to move to his own country house. He liked the Avignon project and there was already a strip foundation on the site. After the initial visit to the site, measurements and inspection of the foundation, we gave our conclusions and recommendations. Strengthen the foundation, change the project and adapt it to the size of the existing foundation! After agreeing on the cost, it was decided to build in winter. Alexander received a gift of reinforced concrete floors, one of the leading construction teams and a house according to the design he liked, which stood on a plot with exterior finishing by spring! Alexander observed every stage of construction, regularly visiting the construction site and was pleased with the result, and we were pleased with our work. This is an individually designed Avignon project, implemented in stone technology with external insulation and siding finishing!

What was done

Each house is a separate story of creation and implementation! One day we built a house for good people and they recommended us to another good person! Andrey Rumyantsev came to our company with the desire to build a one-story spacious country house with a fireplace for warm family evenings on the site of an old country house... It was decided to build the house from aerated concrete blocks so that the future handsome country man would delight the owner for decades! The customer voiced his wishes for finishing - and we, in turn, brought everything to life. Thanks to detailed visualization of the project, each element of the exterior decoration is a member of a friendly ensemble! Bavarian masonry, as the final stage of exterior decoration, looks noble and thorough. Without a doubt, such a tandem - aerated concrete and brick - can easily be called the best solution in the field of stone housing construction - warm, affordable, beautiful, reliable. Modern technologies have advanced so much that such unique configurations become available in a short time, because we built this project over the winter months. The main thing is to have the necessary knowledge and constantly replenish it!

What was done

Project: the project of a European company was taken as a basis and was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer’s family; a terrace and patio were proposed, taking into account the cardinal directions on the Customer’s site.
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a pile-and-grid foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - wooden on beams with a 150 mm sound insulation device.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, masonry with masonry glue. Windows are made to order with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tiles.
Exterior finishing: the walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered. Based on the visualization, facade panels under the Tolento stone were added. The enclosing elements of the terrace and balcony are made of wood, made locally, based on technical specifications visualization, and painted. The roof overhangs are lined with soffits matching the color of the roof.

Vladimir Murashkin,

The owner of a house “brought to life according to his idea and sketch!”

House parameters:

What was done

When Customers come to us with bright, modern ideas for their future home, we become doubly excited! After all, working on a new stylish project is always interesting and a challenge, how to implement all the bold ideas from a constructive point of view, what materials to use? Vladimir bought a plot of land with picturesque views of the Oka bank! This view could not be ignored, so a dizzying terrace (51.1 m2) and a large balcony, oriented towards beauty, became an indispensable attribute of the future house! Vladimir wanted to relax in nature in a wooden house, but it was necessary to build a house in a short time, and frame construction technology became the ideal solution for such problems! If we’re going to be different, it’s in everything! The house was made even more spectacular by the vertical finishing of imitation timber made of durable larch, painted in natural shades with emphasized wood texture. Laminated windows complement the modern look of the house! It turned out to be an excellent country house, with highlights and at the same time incredibly functional.

It all started with an individual project found by the Customer’s family on a European website. It was with him that she came to our office for the first time. We made preliminary calculations for the project, took a tour of the existing construction site, shook hands and work began to boil! The architect improved and adapted the project to the site and the Client’s family; the foreman “planted” the house on the site. Based on geological surveys, it was decided to place the house on bored piles. The frame grew in a few weeks, then the roofing, insulation, exterior finishing! Over the winter, a house grew on the site. The customer invited a third-party technical supervisor who monitored the process independently of our multi-stage control. The color scheme for painting the imitation timber was selected by our manager and here in front of us is the bright and cozy country house of the Pushkov family’s dreams!

Choosing the number of storeys in a house is quite a complex and important issue that should be taken seriously. A one-and-a-half-story and two-story house have their own individual characteristics that must be taken into account during construction. Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself with them in advance.

The main differences between the attic floor and the second floor

There are differences that distinguish the two types of buildings that make them so different.

First of all, it is worth noting the cost. The construction of a one-and-a-half-story house will be comparatively lower than that of a full second floor. The price will also be affected by the shape of the roof and the type of roofing material.
In terms of completion time, the attic floor can be built much faster than the second floor and roof.
The load on the foundation is lower in the first option, which allows you to save on foundation construction.
In the attic floor, the rooms have a smaller usable area, since the height of the walls does not exceed 1.5 meters.
In the attic it is possible to make windows in the roof, due to which there will be much more light in the room.

These differences determine the choice of development. Each option has its pros and cons; the decision remains with the owner of the future building.

Features of a two-story house

A two-story building involves the arrangement of a full floor and attic space. With such construction, it is worth taking into account the load of the walls and roof on the foundation. The base must be strong enough and massive. The height of the ceilings throughout the entire area of the room is the same and allows you to distribute furniture as desired. The attic space can, in turn, be used for any economic purposes.

Pros:

more usable area;
the attic can be equipped for storing seasonal items.

Minuses:

requires the construction of a more powerful foundation;
higher cost.

The second floor is considered full if the wall height exceeds 1.5 meters. This is the main characteristic that distinguishes the attic floor from the second.

Distinctive characteristics of a one-and-a-half-story house

Today, such buildings are very popular due to the fact that they are quite economical in terms of construction costs. At the same time, they fully provide people with living space. According to the standards, a semi-attic floor is considered if the height of the walls does not exceed 80 centimeters. According to the standards, a full-fledged attic must have walls with a height of 80 centimeters to 1.5 meters. The roof acts as the ceiling in such a room, but there is no attic space.

This kind of living space is most often used for arranging bedrooms and children's rooms. It looks very impressive when the windows are located not on the walls, but directly on the roof. Windows located at an angle let in much more sunlight. To minimize noise from rain and other precipitation during roof construction, it is very important to pay special attention to sound insulation; for this purpose, it is necessary to use special insulating materials and sheathing with general construction sheets (with subsequent finishing) or immediately decorative materials.

Some difficulties may arise when arranging furniture, since the outer walls will be much lower than those of a full floor. This problem can be solved by making custom-made furniture.

The advantages of a one-and-a-half-story house also include relatively low weight, since the walls are much lower and there is no overlap between the second floor and the attic. This reduces the load on the foundation of the house.

Which house to choose

The choice will depend primarily on the personal preferences of the developer (owner). The main thing is to first familiarize yourself with all the characteristics of the two buildings in our catalog of country houses. Both options are excellent for residential construction. And they can fully satisfy all the needs of every resident of the house. The choice may also be influenced by financial aspects and the ability to carry out turnkey construction or perform all the work on their own.

It often happens that the plot size is not enough to build a one-story house, and there is no need for a house with two full levels, and not every developer can afford it financially. In this case, the ideal solution would be to build a house with one and a half floors.

The cost of houses with level differences is much lower compared to two-story houses; they are easier to build and have less load on the foundation. The construction process itself will proceed faster, and this will ensure that the owner moves into the long-awaited home as quickly as possible.

Features of one-and-a-half-story houses

What is it? This is a layout option in which one part of the house is designed on two levels, and the other on only one. At the same time, the living room, kitchen, dining room - the premises related to the active zone, are located in the part that has a height of one floor. Bedrooms are usually placed half a floor above the day area, and various technical and auxiliary rooms are below. Thus, we get an increase in the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe building on the same square meters of the site.

307A “Majestic” is a modern cottage with a garage, one and a half floors.

If you plan to use the space under the roof, you should distinguish the attic floor from the semi-mansard floor, the height of the walls of which, as a rule, does not exceed 80 centimeters.

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and - projects in which the living-dining room is at zero, and the bedrooms are located 1.3 meters higher. The basement is understated by 1.5 m and is designed for a sauna with a relaxation room and utility rooms.
The basement area can vary with the same functional load and be larger, both in a cottage and with a double-height living room, where a billiard room is equipped in the attic and there are two storerooms.
Due to level differences, the house can have a lot of amenities, including the garage, which is part of it, while part of the living room space can be decided as double-height, as in. A garage designed for two cars is also possible, as in the modification of the project -.

One of the advantages of a one-and-a-half-story house is that there is no need for multi-step stairs, which can be a problem for older people and dangerous if there are small children in the house.

In accordance with your financial capabilities, having discussed your requirements for future housing, and also having considered the proposals of our architectural and planning studio on this site, you can choose the project you like from the ready-made options. It is possible to make the necessary changes at your request, if they are not very deep. In the latter case, we can create an individual original project for you. In each of the options, you will receive a complete package of drawings and documentation necessary for the construction.

A tempting prospect for residents of big cities is the purchase of a country house made of timber. The advantage of such an acquisition also lies in the fact that, along with the residential premises, its owner receives a personal plot. A one-and-a-half house is a house with an incomplete second floor. Thanks to the rafter system, the height of the roof is reduced, which distinguishes one-and-a-half-story houses made of timber from buildings with two floors. The roof over such a residential building can be made in the form of an attic, slope or dome. The comfortable living conditions of residents directly depend on the correct choice of material. A house made of profiled timber, built on a solid strip foundation, will become warm, reliable and cozy. A lightweight structure made from finished timber not only does not require a monolithic foundation, but also does not require much time to construct. Such country housing is an excellent option for a young family who wants to have their own roof over their heads and live in an environmentally friendly house under a metal roof. On the adjacent plot they will be able to build a children's playground, a Russian bathhouse and a cozy gazebo, as well as grow fruits in their own garden and vegetables in the vegetable garden.

Advantages of building semi-detached houses

+ Capital and reliable housing

+ At the same time, it is accessible

+ Various materials for main walls (timber, frame, log)

+ Variety of design solutions and layouts

+ Both floors are equal in area

+ Cheaper than a two-story timber house

+ Classic gable roof type

We tried to select for you a catalog of such houses for permanent residence and for summer cottage use, but most often one-and-a-half houses are built specifically for permanent residence. In this case, profiled timber must be used at least 140 by 140 mm, and if you are building a frame house, then with insulation of less than 150 mm.