Garden houses from a mini-bar: pros and cons, projects, choices, assembly nuances

Mini bar garden houses combine excellent quality and affordable price. The material is becoming more and more in demand, which is also associated with the excellent appearance of country buildings made of this material. And the special method of production and design makes the construction process easy, so it is possible to build a house on your own. You will learn more about mini-bar garden houses from this article.

Mini-timber looks like ordinary boards. However, the ends have a groove and a spike on opposite sides of the board, which makes the process of attaching the boards to each other quite simple. The entire beam is mounted end-to-end, so the spike fits snugly into a special recess. Mini-bar structures are durable, and to make the room warmer, various insulation materials are used.

Best of all, this material is suitable for the construction of various summer cottages. Experts advise using the mini-beam exclusively for summer buildings. When buying cheap material, cracks can be expected. To avoid this, it is best to give preference to a kiln-dried bar, which has a moisture content of 14-18%.

In addition to houses, utility blocks, bathrooms, showers, baths and gazebos are built from mini-timber. During Soviet times, boards with a similar fastening were used as flooring.

There is also a more reliable mini-timber construction method that is ideal for permanent structures. This method is widely used in Finland. It involves the construction of two parallel walls at a short distance, which is filled with heat-insulating material.

All building materials have pros and cons.

Let's start with the positive aspects of the material.

• Environmental friendliness. The timber is made from natural wood. Moreover, during its production, harmful impurities and compositions are not used. And also synthetic materials are not used during construction.
• Little weight. The mini-bar has a relatively low weight, so such structures can be erected on lightweight foundations. This significantly reduces construction costs.
• Low percentage of shrinkage. All wooden structures take a long time to shrink, which sometimes leads to deformation of the walls and floor. However, the timber is pre-dried, so the percentage of shrinkage is minimal. The building can be used immediately after construction.
• A minimum of finishing work. Wooden houses look original and attractive. Such houses do not require additional external finishing, and interior finishing is also minimal.
• Low cost. Such buildings are much lower when compared with houses made of logs or profiled beams.
• Temperature conditions. Thanks to good thermal insulation, an optimal microclimate is always maintained in the room. In summer, they warm up for a long time, which makes the rooms cool, and in winter they keep warm well.
• The speed of construction. Thanks to the presence of special locks, the construction of a house can be completed within 2-4 days.
• Components. A mini-bar is quickly manufactured for any project, and the components themselves are produced on high-quality equipment, so there is no need for further refinement of materials.

However, this material also has its drawbacks.

• Mini-timber is not advised to be used for the construction of large houses. This is due to the fact that a lot of money will be spent on the construction of supporting structures.
• There are many fire safety requirements for the construction of wooden houses. They must be treated with special flame retardants in order to resolve this issue.
• In marshy areas and places with problem soil, it is necessary to build a capital foundation. This will increase construction costs.

All ready-made construction kits consist of three main parts, namely the foundation, mini-timber and roof. The kits include the following items as standard:

• cap wreath;
• lags;
• floor bar;
• mini-timber for the construction of walls;
• doors and windows;
• roof timber;
• corners for the ends of the roof and platbands.

The construction of abandoned houses includes 5 main steps.

1. Foundation. In order for a house to be strong and stand for more than one decade, a solid foundation is needed. Depending on the type of soil on which the building is being erected, a suitable type of foundation should be selected. For small and light structures, you can choose a pile or screw base; for larger houses, a concrete foundation will be required.
2. Waterproofing. The mini-beam should not come into contact with the foundation, which is achieved with the help of various waterproofing materials. It can be roofing material, polyethylene and other options.
3. Laying the support bar. First, the first crown is formed, on which the walls are subsequently built up.
4. Walling. Experts distinguish two types of wall construction - one-time and phased. In the first method of construction, for a one-time process of erection of walls, ecowool is laid, and for the step-by-step method, other heaters are used.
5. Roof. The roof is erected according to the construction plan, at the end it is finished with insulating materials.

• "ProfiBrus". The Russian company is engaged in the production of houses of various shapes and sizes. The timber itself is made from conifers of the 1st grade. The standard cant size is 145 mm in width and 45 mm in height. The company produces ready-made sets of mini-timber for individual or ready-made projects.

• "Alice". The company produces houses from single and double minibars, it is possible to use triple technology. The kits are manufactured in accordance with all standards, the moisture content of the timber is 12-14%. The kit includes not only all the parts, but also the project and assembly documents.

• "House-constructor". The Moscow manufacturer is engaged in the manufacture of kits for cottages, home and baths. There are many solutions that can be improved at the request of the buyer.

• "Peace". The company offers to build an environmentally friendly country house in 1-2 days. All structures undergo strict quality control, and professional builders will help you build a house.

• Ecodorf. The St. Petersburg firm is engaged in the production of log houses from pine, spruce and larch. They offer a wide range of solutions for life, recreation, children, technology and animals.

• A small one-story house made of natural timber will be an excellent solution for a summer cottage.

• The classic-style corner house with a small terrace looks very cozy. The red roof is perfectly complemented by red window frames and red edging.

• A house with an open seating area will be the best option for those who like to relax in the fresh air.

• A small house in a modern style looks unusual. Panoramic windows will brighten the rooms.

• Such a garden house is well suited for a spacious plot. One part of the house can be used as a living area, and the other for household needs.

• A corner house, made according to a project from the manufacturer, will decorate any site.

• For those who like to spend a lot of time on the street, as well as to gather with their families in the country, a small house with a spacious terrace is perfect.

• A cute garden house with a small storage shed is well suited for business people.

Step-by-step assembly of a garden house from a mini-bar in the next video.