The main disadvantages of half-timbered garage

A half-timbered house is a construction of horizontal and vertical beams connected together in a single frame system. For stiffness, the spans between the uprights are connected by inclined jumpers. It turns out the construction of the frame, which turned out, so the building has such a peculiar look. The empty space between the beams is filled with: bricks, wooden plates, double-glazed windows. The roof is made of natural or metal tiles.

A garage and a house built in the same style will complement each other and will become an adornment of a suburban area. However, there are difficulties that need to be considered before proceeding with the construction of a half-timbered garage.

Increased fire hazard

The main reason why it is not recommended to build a garage in a frame way is an increased fire hazard. Fachwerk, the basis of which is wood, is highly susceptible to fire. The garage itself is a place of increased danger, since combustible materials are stored in it. Therefore, a wooden garage requires special attention.

The situation worsens if the garage is built independently, purchased wood is used as building materials. In order to secure the building, it must be thoroughly treated with a fire fighting agent and high security measures must be observed.

To minimize the risk of fire, purchase a structure from specialized construction companies. Suppliers use glued timber as a material, which is treated with a fire-fighting solution. But the main thing is compliance with fire safety rules.

Cost of materials

The half-timbered house is admirable. However, such construction will not be cheap. The price to build such a house is tens of thousands of dollars. The garage is much smaller than the house, but the cost of construction will not be cheap.

• The price includes:
• Project development;
• Delivery;
• Material
• Assembly.

If we consider the costs together, the price of such a building is much higher than a typical model garage.

Fungus formation

If the fachwerk frame is made independently from purchased materials, care must be taken to prevent fungus from forming on the timber. Since the frame was in the open air and constantly falls under rainfall, it must be processed. Otherwise, the logs will become moldy and will simply rot over time.

To protect the frame of the garage from mold, it should be carefully prepared. To do this, you need a primed tree. Then paint with paint, preferably in two layers. Paint is chosen breathable, which does not block the evaporation of moisture. The finish layer is made of waterproof enamel.

Continuous material care

The half-timbered frame system is made of wood, which eventually deteriorates. So that the beams do not rot from dampness and harmful insects do not start in them, the tree is covered with a protective solution: antiseptics, water-repellents and varnishes that protect the material. If you choose a half-timbered structure for the garage, you need to monitor the beams very carefully, since aggressive mixtures such as gasoline, oil, chemical solutions can fall on them. Therefore, you need to process the frame once a year.

Frame buildings, including half-timbered structures, look great, but require increased attention to themselves. Therefore, to make a frame construction, you need to understand what difficulties will have to face in the future.