What houses do they live in Canada. Pros and cons of frame houses
Prefab houses are quite common in Canada. About 90% of houses in this country are frame houses. Now some of these buildings are over 100 years old, but they continue to serve people with faith and truth, which indicates quality materials and construction by professionals.
Canadian frame houses are the most economical in terms of heating. Houses are carefully insulated in the early stages of construction, because this is probably the most important and integral part of a comfortable stay. The frame construction technology is based on the fact that houses are made of multilayer insulated panels (sandwich panels).
It will surprise many how wooden walls can be so expensive? Isn't stone and concrete the best material for building a home? The fact is that stone buildings require additional insulation, as well as isolation from unwanted water and noise. Frame houses, another indisputable plus, are not at all heavy and do not require a strong foundation. Usually, the traditional one is used - a shallow tape.
I would like to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of building a frame house. Let's start with the positives:
- The complete construction of such a house takes on average only six months;
- You can realize any of your imaginations of the architectural plan! In a frame house, this is especially easy to do;
- The house can be built both in winter and in summer. Weather conditions and season will not interfere with the construction of such a house;
- The special design of the frame house helps to keep it always dry;
- And, undoubtedly, excellent thermal insulation.
There are also negative aspects of frame houses:
- Cost. Such a house will cost a lot;
- Very flammable;
- The appearance of dampness or fungus at home increases;
- Poor vibration resistance;
- It is undesirable to build a house above three floors.
The decision to build a frame house is a serious and responsible step. Still, you need to understand and take into account all the existing shortcomings that can bring problems in the future.
Would you like to live in such a house? And what do you think of Canadian frame houses?