Do-it-yourself old wooden house renovation: a step-by-step process. Foundation works

O country house many residents of the metropolis dream, but buying good real estate will require a lot of money, and building a house from scratch will cost even more. Therefore, most people prefer to buy old houses that require renovation, which we will discuss below.

How to renovate an old house with your own hands

As noted above, the pricing in the real estate market is such that sometimes, in fact, it is more profitable to buy a used home. In addition to financial benefits, there is another significant advantage of old houses - most often they are located in places with a well-developed infrastructure, while progress may not reach new buildings soon.

If you buy a plot and build a house on your own, then you will have to lay communications, which takes time and additional funds. And everything would be fine, but no one canceled the natural wear and tear of the structure, and often old houses need major repairs. What is the best place to start and what to focus on in the first place.

First of all, the disadvantages of used houses are associated with the specifics of construction in the Soviet Union. In the past, most houses in rural areas were built of wood, and it is clear that after 50 years or more, these structures will need to be strengthened and restored. Wood-boring beetles most likely live inside the floor and walls, fungus and rot are visible somewhere.

If you bought Soviet-built housing, then be prepared for the fact that repairing an old wooden house will require high costs, and in some cases it will be easier to completely demolish the box, repair and strengthen the foundation and build everything from scratch.

In the period of the 90s, there was a high popularity of private housing construction, and then brick began to be used in construction. It would seem that a more durable building material should maintain its performance for longer, but the use of poor building mixtures, a lack of qualified architects, and sometimes simply slovenliness during construction caused most of the houses to require considerable investment.

Usually in such houses there is a discrepancy between the nature of the soil and the structure of the foundation - brick buildings have a lot of weight, so there must be a stable soil and a strong foundation under them.

If you have to work with a box at home that does not have interior decoration, then most likely, the brick unprotected walls have already begun to crumble, for this reason they will have to be strengthened or especially destroyed areas have to be replaced.

Most common damage to older homes

Before starting repairs and buying building materials, it is worth developing a detailed action plan. To do this, you need to carefully examine the home and assess its condition. What to look for when renovating an old house with your own hands?

The "weakest" points in old private houses:

External walls - often weak seams, cracks that allow water to pass through, rotten elements (beams, lathing), rusty steel beams, flaking concrete are found in them. For example, damp basement walls indicate improper design or deterioration of foundation waterproofing. Special attention should be paid to internal ventilation and wall insulation.

Internal walls - poor sound insulation, fire safety (finishing materials not treated with fire retardants are highly flammable), plaster crumbles due to poor-quality application or dampness.

Doors and windows - in 99% of cases the windows will have to be replaced. Pay special attention to window sills (integrity, strength of the coating), insulation of metal frames (condensation often forms on them). As a rule, locks and fittings on the doors suffer, sometimes when the foundation shrinks, they are repainted, the seal peels off. If in a house with metal door there is no cold vestibule, then condensation forms on its inner side.

In the 90s, shingles were most often used as roofs, which were laid at random. It is important to pay attention to the rafter structure - whether the beams have rotted or skewed it. The roofing cake must include heat, hydro and vapor barrier, and also be intact. If roof superstructures and chimneys are used, check that they are intact. Examine the gutters carefully and check how firmly they are attached.

Interfloor slabs - floor beams crack or sag due to incorrect calculations. If between wooden beam and there is no waterproofing by the wall, it will have to be replaced. Basements often contain concrete slabs or short steel beams.

Floors - there are large gaps between the boards, the wood flooring is worn out, the parquet floorboards creak, cracks and holes in the monolithic ceilings, burnt or worn linoleum, a wobbly chipboard coating.

Ladders - almost everything wooden stairs require replacement of damaged elements or a capital element. Fire safety requirements are often violated - there is a small distance between the balusters.

Heating - a crumbling stove, the size of the adapter does not match the connection to the gas supply system, chimneys that are too wide (accumulate soot), unusable radiators (often cast iron), lack of heating controls.

Plumbing - clogged or damaged pipes, ill-conceived arrangement of communications, as a result, constant blockages occur, the inability of a gas water heater or a boiler to heat water. In almost all cases, it is recommended to change the plumbing.

Electricity - low voltage, unusable electrical wiring (just enough to turn on the TV or light in the room, but not enough for the normal operation of household appliances), old fuses.

Most of the problems listed above are eliminated during repairs, for example, an unusable wall covering is dismantled if you plan to strengthen the thermal insulation. Replacing switches and sockets is also not difficult, you can replace old plumbing in a short time. If we are talking about a cracked foundation or a faulty roof, it will be expensive and difficult to resolve such issues.

How to renovate an old house with your own hands - planning a renovation

A major renovation of an old house should start with careful planning. After inspecting the housing and identifying all serious defects, it is recommended to start implementing the project on paper. If you do not have the makings of an artist, you can cope with visualization using design computer programs (Autodesk Homestyler, 3DMax, SketchUp Make, Ashampoo Home Designer, Sweet Home 3D, SketchUp Make).

Who needs a plan:

You will have an idea of what to do and in what sequence.
You will see in advance how the house will look and compare the result with the virtual one.
You will calculate the exact amount of building materials.

If you plan to move or demolish walls, heating or gas appliances, plumbing equipment, replacing an electric stove with a gas one, such actions will require documentary permission. To do this, you will have to contact the relevant authorities in the area.

To correct the registration certificate at home, you need to write an application and prepare a package of documents, including a description of the upcoming work. To determine whether you need to obtain a repair permit, look at the data sheet - all structures in the plan can be repaired. However, to add additional space, for example, summer kitchen, permission is required. Otherwise, the extension may be considered illegal and simply demolished.

How to renovate an old house with your own hands: internal work

The fast pace of life forces people to spend time on the road often or to work constantly, but even the busiest person spends a third of his life at home, not to mention children, housewives and retirees. Therefore, it is very important to create a favorable atmosphere, and this applies not only to decoration, but also lighting, heat, ventilation and other important points. The psychological and physical health of the household will depend on them.

Daylight

It is important that the house has natural light, and the more, the better. Windows should occupy no more than 10% of the total area of the house. Imagine just how much discomfort a person who is regularly in a shaded room will feel - he will spoil his eyesight, it is impossible to fully clean up, ventilate and grow in this room houseplants... In addition, the lack or absence of windows will lead to high costs of electricity, and now even wealthy homeowners are trying to save on electricity.

Attention! Previously, small doorways and small windows were made in wooden houses to minimize heat loss. In those days, simple glasses were used, which did not protect well from the cold.

However, no one will allow you to simply cut through the beach window in the wall. For the expansion, transfer or replacement of windows, certain standards are provided. Please note that there are separate codes for all regions of the country, as the coefficient of natural light differs.

The damage to illumination is affected not only by the size of the window, but also by the type of glass you use. It's no secret that a double-glazed unit or ordinary glass does not transmit UV radiation, which means that it will not work to make a luxurious greenhouse or solarium. Quartz glasses are used for this, but they are expensive, so they are purchased for specific needs.

How to arrange windows in the house:

The windows in the bedroom and kitchen should face the southeast side, so that in the evening the sunset does not dazzle the household, and in the morning there is natural light.

The living room windows are usually located to the west, so that you can turn on the light for an evening rest as long as possible and admire the sunset.

The windows of the utility rooms must be oriented to the north, as usually there are equipment, tools, materials and products that do not need bright natural light.

If there are several windows in the room on different sides, then the small ones should be oriented to the north, and the large ones to the south.

South- and west-facing windows should be shaded naturally through the building's structural elements (overhanging roofs or balconies), cornices or shutters, and nearby trees.

House insulation

To a great extent, a comfortable microclimate in a house depends on humidity and air temperature. In turn, these factors are provided by proper steam and heat insulation and ventilation of the space.

The temperature in the house consists of two components - the temperature of the surfaces (ceiling, walls and floor) and the temperature of the air. Optimum surface temperature is + 17 ° C, air temperature - + 20 ° C. In this case, the individual characteristics of the tenants must be taken into account. For example, for the elderly, housing should be made warmer, so it is better to install a heating regulator in each room so that everyone can adjust the desired temperature.

As a rule, old-style houses have insufficient or no wall insulation. For this reason, there is a difference between the temperature inside and outside the building, as a result of which condensation forms, humidity increases and households feel bad because of the constant stuffiness. If the wall cannot be disassembled, we recommend that you make high-quality thermal insulation of the walls from the inside or outside.

Ventilation in the house

Due to the violation of natural air exchange, the structures of the floor, walls and ceiling deteriorate over time, which can also cause respiratory tract diseases. Previously, rarely did anyone think about creating ventilation in the roof and walls, and the reason for this was often not just the carelessness of the builders, but also the lack of well-thought-out projects.

At that time, such methods of ventilation of foundations, facades and roofs, which are used today in construction, were not yet known.

Ventilation of rooms with excessive air humidity - bathrooms, kitchens, basements - deserves special attention. If in multi-storey buildings it is used exhaust ventilation, which works due to the pressure drops of cold and warm air, then this method is unacceptable for private houses.

In a house on two or three floors, the air pressure is very weak, so air exchange is carried out through the walls. To ensure it, it is worth laying a vapor barrier and insulating it with "breathable" materials. These include mineral wool boards, expanded polystyrene (extruded and regular), foam flex, etc.

Additional ventilation must pass through windows and vents, but in winter this method is inconvenient. As a result, in cottage construction, an exhaust air is always provided. ventilation system which work on fans - they take in warm air and bring it outside, supplying it from the street Fresh air... The photo below shows the principle of operation of the exhaust ventilation.

Electricity in the house

Unfortunately, the electricity supply to older homes almost always leaves a lot to be desired. If the past tenants have not taken care of improving the system, then this work will fall on your shoulders. The main problem in these cases is not rotted wiring and old outlets, but insufficient power.

Previously, people did not consume much electricity, as there was not an abundance of electrical appliances. As for entertainment, it was only a radio, TV, but now there are game consoles, computers, stereos, etc.

If you have planned the installation of a "warm floor" system, you do not want to turn off the computer to turn on washing machine or simply risk the performance of expensive equipment, you will have to contact the district power supply organization and ask for an increase in the quota for the house.

Unfortunately, this cannot be done for most old houses, so the only correct solution would be to install your own substation. This event is quite costly, but it can pay off in the first few years and, as a result, will save money and control energy supply.

In the event that everything is fine with the power, and you only need to replace the wiring, you need to draw up a diagram of the finished system. It is necessary not only for a quick and coordinated replacement, but also for subsequent repairs in the house. So, if you are planning to demolish a wall or a doorway, then there is a high probability that absolutely the whole house will be de-energized.

Mostly open wiring in old houses (wires are outside the wall, pass in corners near the floor or under the ceiling), so it will be easy to draw up a diagram. If you use closed type wiring, we recommend calling a specialist.

Attention! When drawing up a wiring diagram, we recommend that you indicate not just the location of the sockets, but also the power of the devices that you are going to connect to them. It would be nice to make a small stock of sockets if you plan to install additional equipment in the future.

High-quality heating in the house

The most common problem in old houses is the high energy consumption for heating the premises. First of all, this is due to poor thermal insulation of the floor, walls and ceiling and an outdated heating system. To reduce costs, in addition to thermal insulation, it is worth replacing old radiators (usually cast iron). The thermal insulation of the roof deserves special attention, since most of the heat escapes through it.

Attention! If you paint the batteries black, and lay foil material between the wall and them (the reflective side should be outward), then the house will be much warmer. The black color contributes to the fastest heating of the battery, and the foil will reflect the heat in the room, whereas before it went through the wall.

It is especially important to decide on the right choice heating equipment. So, modern boilers that run on solid fuel are able to maintain the optimal temperature at the exit from the boiler in automatic mode; a capacitive heat accumulator can be connected to them, which will accumulate excess heat during the day and give it away at night. This is convenient if the residents are absent during the day, and there is simply no one to warm up.

Recently, gas-fired boilers are gaining immense popularity. Their efficiency reaches 90%, since not only wood burns, but also wood gas. They give out a small amount of the zone, significantly save fuel and do not produce soot.

As for pyrolysis boilers, they are perfect for houses with a centralized gas supply, while electric ones are recommended to be used as a safety option if your boiler suddenly fails. They are financially disadvantageous and consume a lot of electricity. However, even a high-quality boiler does not allow you to avoid heat loss, especially if it is installed in an old house.

There are several ways to help minimize heat loss:

seal or replace windows and doors;

install thresholds and gaskets between the floor and doors;

if only one glass is installed in the windows, provide it with a second frame or put a second one;

hang blackout heavy curtains in the living room, bedroom and nursery, but so that they do not cover the radiators;

it is possible to insulate the floor in the room above the basement with the help of a cork or felt backing, linoleum, thick carpet, thermal insulation boards; to enhance the effect, insulate the basement ceiling;

We recommend covering the outer surface of the boiler with non-combustible insulation, by the excessively warm air you can determine that heating equipment loses a lot of useful energy;

in the summer, special solar collectors that heat water will help save on electricity;

in places where the heat pipe passes through an unheated room, insulate it with foam or mineral wool.

Interior decoration

When the replacement of electrical wiring, plumbing, vapor barrier and surface insulation is completed, you can proceed to the interesting part of repairing an old house with your own hands - interior decoration. The specifics and scope of work directly depends on the chosen material for the walls.

For example, plasterboard partitions can be covered with wallpaper, while brick walls require priming and leveling, unless, of course, you plan to finish with PVC panels.

Interior wall decoration is necessary not only for visual appeal. Its main task is to protect the heat and vapor barrier layer and the material itself from premature damage and deterioration. Therefore, it is worth choosing materials for decoration only taking into account the specifics of the room. Washable paints or putties are suitable for the kitchen and the nursery, for the bedroom it is better to give preference to something more comfortable, for example, vinyl wallpapers, wood panels are perfect for a study.

Front finishing walls made of wood should be treated with fire retardant compounds that protect the wood from fire. In this regard, paint is the best option, as it performs both decorative and protective functions.

However, it should be chosen carefully. Like other finishing materials, paints can be used for interior and exterior use. The main difference between the "internal" paints is that they are not so resistant to negative external influences, temperature extremes and UV radiation, but they have a greater hiding power and aesthetics.

Also, the environmental friendliness of the material plays a huge role. In older houses, you can still find surfaces that are covered with heavy paints (they contain lead). It is also best to skip inexpensive oil-alkyd paints as they release harmful chemicals.

As for water-dispersion paints, they are great for interior decoration. They are safe for health and do not violate natural ventilation, that is, they allow the walls to "breathe".

Floor in the house

Typically, the floors in older homes are either planks, creaky parquet or frayed linoleum. Let's consider each of the options in more detail.

The nature of the repair work directly depends on flooring at home:

Wooden covering.

The most common is a plank floor, as batten provides aesthetics and comfort in the room and was inexpensive. It is durable and environmentally friendly, for this reason, if you got such a floor, do not rush to rip out the boards - if it is properly repaired, then no modern coating can compare with it in quality and beauty.

Over time, the boards dry up, begin to spring, creak and stagger, and in some places holes from wood-boring beetles appear. In this case, the badly damaged boards should be replaced. If you decide to replace a part of the board, then the patch must rest on two lags, otherwise it will be unstable. So that the floor does not creak and is level, the floorboards are rallied.

To do this, the floor is disassembled, marking the location of the boards, so as not to disrupt their order later. Then you need to check the condition, replace or lay the substrate if it deteriorates from moisture or time.

If the floorboards are sagging, this may mean that there is little lag and insufficient support underneath. Therefore, you just need to remove the boards and add logs in places of deflection. If you suddenly find holes, chips and cracks in the floorboards, they can be repaired with wood filler.

Parquet flooring.

Parquet is especially common in houses that were built in the 60s and 70s. last century. One of the most common problems with parquet at that time was the creaking and swelling of the floorboards. Such elements will have to be replaced with new ones, unless, of course, the parquet is swollen around the entire perimeter, since then it will need to be completely replaced.

Cracked planks or uneven ground are often the cause of the squeak. Previously, parquet was laid directly on bitumen mastic, and there was no question of any cork or plywood substrates. To find the cause of the squeak, you need to remove the floorboard and carefully examine the base. It is best to re-place creaking parquet on a substrate.

In the old parquet, there are cracks in which debris is regularly clogged. They should definitely be repaired. To do this, you need to clean the gap and fill with a special putty. If it is large, then use a wooden patch that is planted with epoxy glue to fix it.

If you are faced with worn, scratched and darkened parquet, there is only one way out - scraping. The looping machine removes upper layer parquet and removes the varnish, after which you can start filling up the cracks and cover the floor with fresh varnish.

Linoleum.

If there is old linoleum on the floor, it is easier to replace it than to repair it. This is one of budget options coatings, so you don't lose financially. In addition, modern linoleums are produced with dense noise and heat insulating substrates, so they will be better than the previous coating.

In the event that the linoleum is in good condition, but there are small holes or dents in the place of furniture, put patches. Apply a new piece of linoleum to the damaged area with a slight allowance, cut out the patch, grabbing the old linoleum from the bottom.

This will give you both a patch and a suitable notch for it. Carefully glue the edges of the hole in the old linoleum and the bottom of the patch with glue, and for better fixation, place a weight on top until the glue dries. Moreover, with the help of such patches, you can create an original floor covering if you have pieces of linoleum with different patterns.

How to renovate an old house with your own hands: outdoor work

If you have renovated an old house from the inside, then for external work you will most likely need special equipment and hired workers. First of all, this concerns the exterior wall decoration on the second floor and the repair of the roof.

Features of the construction of the foundation

When buying an old private house, first of all, you need to pay attention not to wallpaper, pipes and wiring, not even to the condition of the roof and walls, but to the foundation, because if the foundation is faulty, then it is very expensive and difficult or even impossible to repair it. ...

The destruction of the foundation can lead to many problems from flooding the basement and cracking the walls to the collapse of the entire box of the house.

One of the most common problems is the change in the physical and chemical properties of the soil. If the house was previously built on stable land, this does not mean that after years the soil has not eroded and the groundwater level has become higher. As a result, the foundation falls into the ground or skews.

When the foundation of the house is settling, it is necessary to interrupt such a process as soon as possible. Usually, for this, beams are placed under the base so that they can take the load during repairs. To strengthen the foundation around the entire perimeter, a reinforcing mesh is used, which will improve the bearing capacity of the foundation by expanding it to the sides.

Be that as it may, repairing the foundation is a responsible event that is associated with a risk to life and implies the presence of high qualifications, therefore, it is highly discouraged to do it on your own.

External walls

Mostly old external walls speak eloquently about their venerable age with weathered mortar joints, peeled plaster, frank cracks or wet smudges. And if the plaster can be replaced, then a crack in the wall may indicate a serious malfunction of the foundation, so carefully examine the walls before buying an old house.

If fungus or mold is seen on the inside of the wall, this indicates a missing or damaged waterproofing - the difference in temperature outside and inside the house causes condensation. But in order to eliminate several problems at the same time: keeping heat, dampening walls, creating ventilation and saving energy, you should take care of laying steam and thermal insulation.

If the wall was insulated, then the laying of a vapor barrier membrane and an insulating layer will not allow the formation of condensation.

To improve the ventilation of the inside-wall space, it is enough to take a few simple measures:

Ventilate the area as often as possible.
Do not push furniture close to the walls - let there be a distance of 5 cm between them.
Space for ventilation between the battens and the vapor barrier for interior decoration.
Replace rotten parts and treat the rest with anti-corrosion compounds.

Roof of the house

The roof protrudes not only to protect against cold and rain, but also defines appearance at home. Depending on the design, the “mood” and the exterior of the house change. If earlier gable tile structures were in vogue, now the majority prefer "European" straight roofs. They are much easier to operate, create a laconic and stylish look, and can be used as additional usable space (applies to flat roofs).

The retention of heat and the microclimate inside the room directly depends on the integrity and condition of the roofing cake. The most common roof problems are damaged or poor coverage, rotten rafter systems, damaged waterproofing, leaking or missing thermal insulation. If you have a slate roof, then most likely it has turned green from humidity and time.

For practical reasons, it is better to replace the old slate in order to exclude the possibility of leaks, especially if you bought a house in the summer and do not know what to expect with the arrival of the rainy season.

It is impossible to tell exactly how to make repairs to an old house, since the specifics and amount of work directly depends on the nature of the damage. Above, we have considered the most common malfunctions. If you are just planning to buy an old house outside the city, pay attention to the points listed above, especially the condition load-bearing walls, the foundation of the roof, and then, perhaps, you can avoid the expensive overhaul.

Unfortunately, wooden houses cannot stand forever, over time they age and decay: noticeable deviations from vertical lines appear, windows and doors stop closing, walls begin to warp. At some point, it becomes obvious that it is time to start restoring the old wooden house. The review will focus on what work should be done in the first place and in what sequence.

Wooden house

Log huts have been built in Russia for a long time. Our ancestors believed that this is the most suitable building material for a home. The explanation is quite simple - the tree is unique. natural material, which is able to pass air and perfectly retain heat indoors. An indisputable fact is that houses built of wood have a kind of energy that lasts for a long time and has a beneficial effect on human health.

A wooden house, unlike a concrete or stone structure, is a kind of living organism that is able to independently tell its owners about its condition. The old wooden house will let you know that it needs restoration through various crackles and squeaks, which the owners should learn to listen to. Most often, problems arise due to the characteristics of wood: it is prone to decay and is very sensitive to temperature fluctuations and moisture. However, even the oldest can be restored with your own hands.

Most often, such buildings have a porch, basement of a house, a roof, Entrance door... Before proceeding with the restoration and repair of old wooden houses, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of all structures, to identify places that require repair, to determine the amount of upcoming restoration work.

Tidying steps

The restoration of an old building is quite troublesome, but pleasant. It is necessary to pay attention to the protective and supporting, and only then to the decorative part. First of all, a strength test should be carried out.

Walls

The degree of deterioration of the walls should not be ignored. If they have darkened from time to time, this still does not mean anything. Very often a white core can be seen under the dark surface of the log. However, if there is dust there, it must be cut out in whole pieces, along with clean areas, because there is no point in decorating the rotten surface.

Rafter system

Foundation

It should be carefully inspected for damage. The restoration of the old log house of a wooden house does not make sense without strengthening and strengthening the foundation. In the event that it is not strong enough, its base will receive a strong load, which will lead to a violation of the external and internal decoration.

It is recommended to take a small pickaxe and a lantern and inspect the surfaces of the foundation from the outside and inside. If, when tapping, whole pieces of the foundation fall off, it is advisable to invite specialists so that they evaluate the capabilities of the supporting platform.

Foundation restoration

The most difficult and at the same time important task is the old house on their own... The base of the building may begin to collapse due to additional load, for example, the superstructure of the second floor or attic, perhaps just from time to time, because after a certain period of time all materials become unusable. Repair methods directly depend on the degree of destruction and on the type of foundation. There are several restoration options.

Strip foundation

If a residential building has a strip foundation, and its destruction occurs after a long service life, it can be restored by pouring a new reinforced concrete belt. To do this, it is required to dig a trench along the perimeter of the building, and gouge holes in the old foundation, into which new reinforcement will later be laid.

The new frame is connected to the reinforcement bars, and then filled concrete mortar... After the foundation is dry, it will become a single whole and will be able to serve the house for many years.

Do-it-yourself restoration of an old wooden house is much more difficult if the destruction of the strip foundation is uneven and the house settles on one side. In this case, in order to carry out the reconstruction of the foundation, it will be necessary to raise the frame. Previously, the residential building should be freed from furniture, its floors, windows and doors should be dismantled. When all the necessary procedures have been completed, you should very carefully use special jacks to raise the blockhouse to the required height and put it on temporary supports. The affected part should be completely removed, a new formwork should be installed and a new concrete plinth poured in. To ensure the integrity of the structure, it must be connected to the old foundation.

Column foundation

If under the building columnar foundation and the pillars began to collapse, their reconstruction is carried out in the same way as during the repair of the belt. The blockhouse is smoothly raised with a jack from four corners, the old supports are dismantled and new posts are installed. If you find that the destruction has just begun, they can be "dressed" in a new concrete belt... This is done as follows: a formwork is installed around them and a solution is poured directly into it. After that, the building is carefully released onto a new foundation.

Such work is quite feasible, it is only necessary to update the external walls and roof on time (in whole or in part). If the lower rims of the structure are rotten, it rises above the foundation, the damaged logs are removed and replaced with new ones. Please note: when replacing, select logs that are identical in diameter and length to the previous ones.

A layer of roofing material or other waterproofing material is laid on the surface of the foundation. Only after that a whole box is installed on it.

Wall restoration occurs due to the formation of cracks along the perimeter of a wooden house. They should be thoroughly cleaned, treated with antiseptic compounds, covered with sealant. And only then you can start the complete restoration of the house from the outside.

Grinding and elimination of defects of the old log house

In the event that you are not going to sheathe the house facade panels, and you plan to grind it, you will need a special machine equipped with nozzles. With its help, you can cope with even the most inaccessible areas. Sanding should be carried out until a layer with a light color appears.

If there are large defects that are located along the length of the crowns, they should be repaired before grinding. This should be done with a special mixture of sawdust and asbestos; it is necessary to wipe all damaged areas in advance. Instead of asbestos, the use of wood glue or stucco is allowed. However, such formulations are still better suited for correcting small flaws.

If there are many defects and they are too large, cladding is necessary, otherwise the inevitable dampness in the cracks can cause rotting and damage to the wood. When restoring an old wooden house, remember that the wood must be treated with impregnations and various protective agents. This procedure should be carried out before starting caulking. Sealing materials must also be processed.

Between the logs, all the seams should be freed from the worn seal; a vacuum cleaner will perfectly cope with this task. The old tow should be replaced with a new sealing material.

Building color

After all the activities carried out, you should start painting the house. There are several nuances to be observed here. This procedure involves the application of several different means- tinting, varnish, azure. All of them will retain an interesting texture. natural wood... Please note: the ends of the logs must not be subjected to any protective or decorative treatment. It is in this place that a kind of capillaries of the tree are concentrated, with the help of which it "breathes". If this condition is not met, then normal air circulation will be disrupted. Due to the fact that the processing process will seal them, soon the timber or log will undergo a decay process.

You can find out how to sheathe a house with facade panels from the video presented.

Overhaul of a wooden roof

A distinctive feature of each wooden house is the roof, which is made with a certain slope. It can be of several types: gable, hipped, in the event that an attic is equipped on it, an attic. When carrying out a major overhaul of a house, these features should be taken into account. What are the first things to look out for when covering a roof? To keep the tree dry, otherwise it may shift after the completion of repair work. It is necessary to erect the extreme rafters, and install intermediate ones between them. In order for the roof to be even and as stable in the future, it is necessary that all the upper parts of the rafters are located strictly at the same level. More and more often roofs are covered with ondulin, soft tiles or others modern materials, but first remove the old coating.

The roof is mounted only after the installation and fastening of the rafters with special ties. Please note: the distance between the installed rafters should not be more than 60 cm.

Interior decoration

We will tell you how to renovate an old wooden house. A photo of interior decoration, more precisely, one of its options, we want to present to you. First of all, you need to decide with what materials you are going to decorate the room inside.

It can be drywall, lining or plaster, all of these types are extremely popular with ordinary people and have a simple solution. You should also prepare the surface for the selected raw materials - drywall and lining require lathing, while plaster should be applied to the base with a reinforcing mesh.

Replacement of doors and windows

Usually, when restoring an old wooden house inside, they carry out the obligatory replacement of doors and windows. This event can be held independently. But first, you need to check if the box of the structure is lopsided, you can do this using a level. In the event that such violations have arisen, they can be easily corrected by means of a pry bar and a nail puller. For the manufacture of new wooden frames and doors, you can contact a craftsman who will take measurements and fulfill the order in a short time.

Floors

If you are planning to renovate an old wooden house with your own hands, pay special attention to the floor. It can be completely replaced or subjected to a thorough protective process. The first step is to remove the floorboards and be sure to check the condition of the lag, they must be leveled using a level, posts made of bricks or wooden blocks.

If you have an old wooden house on your property, don't rush to demolish it. Old buildings can serve for many years after restoration. It is necessary to return the house to its previous attractive appearance, to "overcome" the fungus, to make thermal insulation and you can live!

Not many companies undertake the restoration of old wooden houses. In the company "Dom and Co" we carry out major and cosmetic repairs of varying complexity, with the possible completion of the upper floors and attics, replacement of crowns, extension of terraces, etc.

Assessing the problem

You became the owner of a neglected old house or decided to carry out restoration work in the country. Would you like to estimate the amount that the restoration will cost. Contact "Home and Co"! Our expert will inspect the building and assess the foundation, roof and frame for cracks, rotted or damaged by fungus elements. The specialist will outline the range of problems and indicate the approximate cost of the repair. If it is pointless to start it, and it is better to prepare for the construction of a new house, we will also honestly tell you about it.

Redecorating

The top layer of wood loses its attractive appearance after several years of operation. This is due to exposure to the sun, moisture and microorganisms. The wood turns gray, turns blue, peels. If black spots appear on it, this indicates the spread of the fungus. To return the home to its former attractiveness, mechanical sanding is required, and then the treatment of the cleaned surface. Grinding is recommended every five years. Sometimes you can do without a grinder, and clean up biological damage with antiseptics. But sanding and reworking is the radical and best way.

Sealing cracks

Cracks in logs and beams should be repaired with a putty. In some cases, it is required to caulk the joints of the log elements. Both putty and caulking are performed before cosmetic operations to bring the log house in order. These important renovation work must be done correctly. Then they will have an effect: warming the house and stopping its further aging. Do not do caulking with your own hands, but entrust it to the repair team of "House and Co".

Protective treatment

All polished wooden surfaces must be treated with protective compounds against bacteria, insects and fungi. We use modern complex antiseptic treatments, including insecticides and fungicides. Impregnations will increase the service life of the log house and delay as much as possible the moment when you again have to start tidying up the house.

The primer is an obligatory part of the cosmetic repair. It is produced with outside and protects the surface from weather influences, temperature extremes, etc. Particular attention should be paid to protecting the ends wooden walls... Through them, the maximum amount of moisture is absorbed, which leads to cracking. After priming, you can varnish or paint the house. This is the final stage of the cosmetic renovation of a wooden house from the outside.

Internal renovation work

When carrying out cosmetic restoration, it is necessary to assess the condition of the rafter system, floor, stairs, hemming boards. Some of the elements will have to be replaced. The assessment and elimination of such breakdowns should be carried out by a specialist. We recommend the experts and repairmen of our company who have extensive experience in the restoration of wooden floors on joists, ceilings, truss systems, etc.

Cold house

Often, our customers are concerned not so much with the appearance as with the poor thermal insulation qualities of wooden buildings. At the walls and in the corners of old and not very old wooden houses often "blows cold". This is due to insufficient wall thickness, or due to improper assembly of log cabins (insufficient insulation material or the technology of its laying is violated, gaps are left in the cups). When using the house, the problems are only aggravated: cracks appear, the house becomes even "colder". To insulate such a blockhouse, a harness seal is traditionally used. But we use an elastic sealant together with polypropylene pipes (the so-called "Warm Seam" technology).

Overhaul of a wooden house

An old house requires a lot of effort to restore itself. The main thing is to make sure that all the costs of its restoration are reasonable. The "weakest" point of wooden structures is the lower rims, installed on concrete or brick foundations. These crowns absorb moisture through concrete and brick and sometimes just rot. As a result, the house gives a visible draft, the plaster falls off in the rooms, the walls are warped. To prevent this from happening, you need to do thorough waterproofing in the lower part of the log house, as well as isolate the foundation itself from water. But if “the job is done,” and many years have passed since then, what can be done? We offer the replacement of rotten logs or beams.

To begin with, you should prepare a log house of the same size as the existing one. The number of crowns to be replaced can be the same or more. So you will be able to slightly "raise" the ceilings if desired. Best material for the lower rims - larch. It is the most moisture-resistant wood. But in a specific case, an expert of our company will help you make a choice.

Sometimes the house is disassembled and reassembled to replace damaged parts. This method is used when it is planned to complete / rebuild a building. In all other cases, it is easier and cheaper to raise the blockhouse with the help of channels and jacks, restore the foundation and lower rims, and then install the upper part on a new base. Our company has the equipment and capabilities for jacking up one- and two-story wooden buildings. This operation must be carefully prepared: furniture is taken out of the house, door and window boxes, which can collapse at the slightest distortion of the structure. The floor joists cut into the rims of the log house must also be dismantled. The chimney must be separated from the roof and ceiling. You should not perform such a complex operation yourself, so as not to completely destroy the house. Entrust the work of replacing crowns to professionals from the company "Home and Co".

After the reconstruction of the foundation and the lower part of the walls, the floor is assembled or re-made, the outer part is restored, the rafters and stairs are replaced if necessary, the internal Finishing work... Attention should be paid rafter system... If the problematic elements are strengthened, strengthened and replaced in time, the destruction and leakage of the roof can be avoided. For this purpose, unloading beams (so-called "help") are installed, the beams are reinforced with double-sided linings, struts, etc. The lower parts of the rafter structures are often damaged due to roof leaks, poor vapor barrier, etc. All these damage must be identified and repaired.

Where to order work on the restoration of an old wooden house

Reconstruction or renovation of an old house in Moscow or the region will be performed for you in the construction company "Dom and Co". This specific and complex work is carried out by teams of craftsmen with extensive experience both in the construction of wooden buildings from scratch and in the renovation.

Work order

Survey. Departure of specialists "House and Co" to the object for actuation and examination of the house.
Approval of the estimate. Selection and procurement of materials. Making new crowns, Purchase finishing materials, impregnation, rafters, floorboards and others. Procurement of materials for a new foundation.
Carrying out restoration. Execution of works at the facility according to a pre-approved plan.
Delivery of the repaired object and instructing the client on the rules of operation.

New timber housing, hand-built from scratch - what more could you ask for? Unfortunately, many can only dream of such an option. Not everyone has such an opportunity: a high-quality tree has an appropriate cost, and there are no building skills.

Buy an old wooden house or country house for many it turns out to be much easier - this is a completely affordable option.

And people often inherit old huts from relatives, often in a very neglected and even uninhabited state. Before you start using it, such housing must be put in order. It should be noted that often quite suitable wood is found under the old coating - although not new, but quite high quality. They knew how to build before.

Restoration of a country house

First of all, a thorough inspection of the house is required. It is advisable to start with it. If you immediately proceed directly to the restoration of the old village house, and later it turns out that problems with the foundation of the house interfere with its full use, then the work done will be in vain. If, during the examination, serious deficiencies are found in (partial destruction, overlapping corners, dampness,), then they must be eliminated.

This procedure cannot be carried out without jacks. These devices, with great care, are lifted by comfortable height... The base itself is getting better, insulated or filled in again - this is how the restoration of the foundation is carried out. Such manipulations are considered quite dangerous, so insurers and observers are needed for it.

Then the old log house returns to its place, and a new stage begins - its grinding. This will require a special machine equipped with attachments. With its help, it will be possible to process the most inaccessible areas. Hand and simple emery cloth for this manipulation will obviously not be enough. Grinding is carried out until a layer with a light color appears.

And the machine is universal: changing the attachment elements will allow you to use it not only for grinding, but also for sealing all kinds of defects, cracks and cracks.

Large defects located along the length of the crowns are repaired even before that. They are sealed with a mixture of and sawdust: the damaged areas are rubbed with a pre-prepared composition.

Instead of asbestos, you can take wood glue, or ordinary stucco. But such formulations are suitable for correcting minor flaws. If the defects are too large, and there are many of them, a log house will be needed. Otherwise, the inevitable dampness in the cracks will cause damage and decay of the tree. The wood must be treated with all kinds of protective equipment.

Before and after the restoration of houses

The procedure is carried out before the caulking is started. It is advisable to process sealing materials with them. All seams between the logs are freed from the worn, crumbling seal, for which it is convenient to use regular vacuum cleaner... After all, the old log cabins are conscientiously lawn. Instead of worn-out tow, a new, modern sealing material is selected.

The final stage of all work carried out- final.

Ignorant citizens are sure that this procedure consists in a simple application of a decorative coloring composition to the wood. This seems to be so, but in this case, not quite.

This means the application of different means - tinting, varnish, azure. The listed coatings do not hide the charming texture of natural wood.

But if the facade of the house is really old and dilapidated, then it will have to be revetted or covered with opaque paint, one way or another.

It is important to remember that the ends of the logs should not undergo any protective or decorative treatment. There are a kind of capillaries of the tree, with the help of which it "breathes". The processing process will seal them, the normal air circulation will be disrupted, and the log or timber will undergo a decay process.

As you can see, restoration or reconstruction of a wooden house is not an overly complicated process. It’s not that hard work, and it’s clearly creative. Here you can give free rein to imagination and imagination, trying to improve and refine the old home. What would seem risky for the decoration of a new house can be safely used to restore the old one.

Ancient buildings: features of restoration

Cases of putting in order houses of high architectural value, or being monuments of antiquity, are not uncommon. Sometimes the restoration of private merchant houses and mansions is carried out. In such cases, a particularly careful and careful approach is required.

Complicating matters is that such a building cannot be decorated with other modern materials. All work is carried out with care, because any negligence can cause irreversible consequences.

Over-sanding, for example, can thin out or ruin a unique wood pattern.

What specific features characterize the measures for the restoration of the old house:

The global restoration of an old house should be measured and consistent. There is no rush here. Construction Materials and necessary tool must be selected with special care;
Individual parts and elements, for example, elaborate columns or lace trims, can be ordered from professional craftsmen;
When restoring a house, it is good to be guided by old photos of the house being renovated. Maybe you can find the pictures you need from the old owners or in the family archives. If you wish, you can reproduce the building in its original appearance.

Otherwise, the transformation of an old log house is similar to the repair of an ordinary one. Logs and compactors must also be processed. Perhaps they even need large quantity protective substances than simple dwellings.

Before and after restoration

Home restoration price

The cost of restoring a private house is made up of various factors. This is both the season and the remoteness of the building from the city limits. After all, if you hire foremen for work, then they need to somehow get to the workplace. In the cold season, this is more difficult to do.

A significant role in the cost of the restoration of a suburban building is played by its size, living area and the degree of neglect.

If the house stood for a long time without tenants and unattended, then the premises inside and the outer facade could come into complete disrepair. The craftsmen will have to make a lot of effort to return the building to a decent look and all the qualities necessary for a home.

The scale of the proposed work also affects the final cost of the restoration.

After all, it is one thing to repair individual elements of a small building, and quite another to overhaul with the reconstruction of a large two-story dwelling. Of course, minor restoration work will cost a lot less.

Any house, even the highest quality one, over time loses a fair amount of its attractiveness. Various defects may appear on its surface, which are perfectly visible to the naked eye. Individual elements of the structure wear out and can collapse, ceasing to fulfill their function, and look unsightly.

It is better not to wait for the moment when the home becomes completely unusable. Then it will be much more difficult and costly to repair it.

Nothing lasts forever, and any, even the most durable building begins to age over time. Noticeable deviations from vertical lines appear, doors and windows cease to close normally, walls begin to warp - all this suggests that a major overhaul of the old wooden house is needed. What work needs to be done first, and how much can they cost?

The most difficult and most important task is to repair the foundation of an old wooden house with your own hands. The base begins to collapse under the influence of natural factors, additional load after the construction of the second floor or attic, or simply from time to time, because any materials eventually deteriorate.

Reconstruction and repair of old wooden houses requires mandatory inspection of the foundation, determination of the depth of damage and necessary work to enhance it. Repair methods depend on the degree of destruction and on the type of base itself. Several reconstruction options are possible:

Foundation restoration is a rather expensive undertaking. You will need to rent jacks, purchase concrete and reinforcement or bricks for the installation of poles, in addition, you need to hire workers. It is problematic to cope with such a task alone: it is better to entrust a complex process to a qualified team, otherwise the deformation of the log house is possible.

Fixing the floor

Repair of wooden floors in an old house has to be carried out without fail: over time, lags, and the floor boards themselves rot, and they have to be replaced. However, first you need to get rid of excess moisture in the basement, otherwise the new floor can start to rot very quickly. To do this, you need to take care of ventilation and insulation of the underground.

Renovation of an old wooden house in a village begins with removing the old flooring and revising the subfloor. For major repairs, you will need a dry timber with a section of 200 × 200 mm, a floorboard with a thickness of 5 cm, fasteners and antiseptic impregnations. In addition, you need to purchase insulation.

The work is carried out in several stages:

The walls have to be repaired if the lower rims of the log house have suffered from decay. In this case, the house is raised with jacks, as described above, after which the lower cap is changed to a new one. Very often, a log is not used for this from pine, but from larch: although it is more expensive, it lasts much longer, so there is no need to carry out repeated repairs.

In addition to replacing logs, repairing walls in an old house includes obligatory grinding, antiseptic treatment and caulking the log house. When sanding, wood damaged by rot and mold is removed, special attention should be paid to the joints of the logs. Immediately after this, the treated surface is covered with an antiseptic. For caulking can be used as natural materials and modern silicone cord combined with a sealant.

How much will the repair cost in the old wooden house? When contacting a specialized company, a full audit of the object will be first carried out: in each case, an individual estimate is drawn up depending on the damage found.

In the capital region, the foundation will cost approximately 4-8 thousand rubles. per sq. meter, the cost of grinding the walls - from 300 rubles. per sq. m, caulk - from 100 rubles. per running meter. If financial capabilities do not allow for a full range of work, you can immediately carry out only the most necessary measures, and decorative trim replace later. Even very old houses can be restored: a wooden building with proper care can last up to 100 years or more.

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