Combined houses are built using two or more materials. Mixed-type cottage projects are popular, according to which combined stone and wood houses are built.
Advantages and disadvantages of combining materials
Working projects of combined houses and cottages usually involve the first floor of stone (brick, gas or foam blocks) and the second of wood. This solution has its advantages:
- Fire protection. Brick and stone are non-combustible. On the ground floor, you can install a fireplace, a boiler and other equipment with an increased fire hazard.
- Durability. The lower part of the house suffers the most from negative influences, therefore, using brick or stone, you can ensure the durability of the building.
- Building a dwelling from a log and stone or brick is cheaper than completely stone (or brick) cottages. Savings are provided not only due to the lower cost of wood, but also due to lower costs for insulation, finishing work.
- Energy efficiency. Wood retains heat better - this saves on heating.
- Reducing the total weight of the building and saving on the foundation.
- Aesthetics. With proper design, a house made of combined materials turns out to be unusual and attractive.
But for the compatibility of different building materials, it is necessary to protect one raw material from another: for example, isolate a wooden floor from the lower part of aerated concrete and brick. If the first floor is monolithic and the second is log, a concrete base is required.
Common options for combining materials
- stone and wood - a classic combination;
- from blocks and timber - a budget option;
- brick and timber or rounded log - reliable housing, can be of any area;
- foam blocks and brick cladding - houses made of brick and foam blocks suggest a reduction in construction costs;
- monolith and log - a sturdy construction suitable for a respectable cottage;
- monolith and frame - suitable for regions with a mild climate.
The layout of the internal space in them is made taking into account the characteristics of the materials.
What could be better than natural building material? This question can be considered rhetorical. When thinking about natural, wood immediately comes to mind. It has unique qualities that cannot be replicated in the laboratory. But do not forget about natural stone. Its strength and resistance to various influences is amazing. Natural stone is an excellent solution for building a foundation. Why not combine them in one building? How this can be done will be discussed in the article.
What is the advantage
The model of combined houses, where the main materials are wood and stone, is not new. Initially, this solution was used in the Alps. And rightly so, because all the building material was at hand. Stones were used to build the foundation. The first floor could also be laid out of it, which was used as a pantry for various utensils. Due to heavy snowfalls, the first floor was often covered with snow, but thanks to the stone, there was no detrimental effect on the structure. On the second floor of the house were the rooms of the inhabitants. The wood perfectly retained heat, so even strong winds were not terrible. Guided by this information, it is easy to highlight the positive points regarding combined buildings:
- high strength;
- durability;
- good thermal insulation;
- resistance to various weather conditions;
- material availability.
When choosing a combined option, it is also important to know about the disadvantages of such a structure:
- high cost of the project;
- a certain complexity of construction;
- the need for high-quality insulation;
- the need for insulation of the basement.
It is worth saying that in modern construction, instead of natural stone, various types of blocks can be used in combined versions, and natural stone serves as a lining for them. The cost of such a combined structure is much higher when compared with a frame house, but it surpasses it in strength. The construction of a combined building requires a special and careful approach to details, only in this case it will turn out to be the best way to combine wood and stone. It should be not only practical, but also attractive. The building block needs insulation. If this is not done, then significant heat losses will occur through it. The wood must be separated from the building blocks by waterproofing. In its absence, the support beams can rot, which will lead to destruction.
How not to build
The wrong way of combining different building materials can significantly reduce their lifespan. For example, in some cases, the developer offers to perform partial or complete cladding of a brick building using wooden clapboard. From an aesthetic point of view, this is an interesting solution, but from a practical point of view, you will have to take into account many points and process the wood in a special way so that it does not undergo putrefactive processes. There were cases when a sufficient gap was not provided between the brickwork and the wood cladding. Due to the different expansion coefficient, cracks and deformations appeared in the wood.
Cladding a wooden structure is also not always a good idea. If the building is assembled from rounded timber, then there is no need for such a cladding. With regard to frame houses, it is important to be careful. Partial cladding is allowed, as it can add zest to the project, but full stone cladding is simply impossible. It has a significant weight, for which the walls, as well as the foundation, are not designed.
historical background
The best way to build a combined building will allow an understanding of what they were originally. Particular attention was paid to the roof. In a combined house, it was necessarily pitched and gently sloping. The angle of inclination was kept low to reduce windage and wind load. The rafter system was massive, and additional stones were laid on top of the flooring, which held it. In the original houses, which are called chalets, the roofs had a large overhang. In some cases, it reached three meters. This was done to achieve two goals:
- protect the wooden part of the house;
- collect more snow.
The large overhang of the combined house perfectly protected its wooden part from the effects of precipitation. With constant contact with moisture and water, the wood loses its shape and can dry out. In addition, in rainy weather, under such slopes, it was possible to do certain things. In summer, a wide overhang protected the residents from the scorching sun. A large overhang also increases the area of \u200b\u200bthe roof itself. The larger it is, the more snow can be held on it. Snow serves as a natural insulator that reduces heat loss through the roof. The attic floor in the combined chalets has always been residential.
Note! This approach can also be used in the modern construction of combined houses, where climatic conditions allow. Under a wide overhang, for example, you can organize a terrace.
Roofing in the classic version of the combined house was wooden tiles. It was made from aspen, cedar, larch or oak wood. The elements were fixed to the rafter system with wooden nails. Such flooring for a combined house could easily be made independently. The advantage was ease of repair, as well as excellent sound insulation. From modern materials, soft bituminous tiles will be an excellent replacement. It can be matched to the overall structure, which will not disturb the harmony.
One of the notable features of the house, which is made by combining materials, is a wide balcony. From above, it was closed with a visor and was a continuation of the second floor. Wooden piles served as a support for it. A similar approach can be applied in modern combined houses. A good solution would also be the use of French windows, which will erase the line between the room and nature.
Finished projects
An interesting completed project of a combined house made of stone and wood can be seen in the photo above. The basis of the combined house is natural stone, and not a modern block. This approach made it possible to perfectly fit the house into the landscape. A natural hill was chosen as the place for the construction of the combined house, so a garage was built from below, the entrance to which was also lined with natural stone. The stone is also present in fragmentary decoration, which made it possible to blur the border between stone and wood. The roof is tiled, and the overhangs are made with sufficient offset.
The photo above shows another interesting project of a combined cottage house. This version of the combined structure will look great outside the city. The lower part of the building is fragmentarily finished with stone, and the upper part is assembled from timber. There is a large terrace in front of the entrance, and on the second floor there is a balcony, which is covered from precipitation by roof overhangs. The basis of the combined building is a strip foundation, and the terrace is installed on a column foundation. This allows you to reduce costs and not lose strength.
Above is another version of the combined house. Its peculiarity is that it already looks like a chalet, but like a Russian hut. The wooden part of the combined house is made of logs. This made it possible to achieve excellent thermal insulation in the combined building. For the windows of the combined house, frames made of plastic profiles are used, which have lamination. The foundation of the house is tape deepened and finished with stone on the outside. Soft tiles are in perfect harmony with the materials.
The combined building, which can be seen in the photo above, is presented in a modern minimalist design. Its upper part is built in a frame way, which made it possible to reduce the load on the first floor.
This project is an example of combination in facade decoration. The combined building is built of wooden beams. The roof slopes have a small angle of inclination and wide overhangs. The corner of the house and the plinth are finished with natural stone. There is not much of it, so it does not put much pressure on the walls. French windows are installed on the first and second floors of the combined building, which occupy the entire height of the wall.
This combo house project is a great example of how two different building materials can be combined beautifully. As you can see, the combined house was built using frame technology. Its first floor is finished with natural stone. The pillars that support part of the combined building are also covered with natural stone. Above is a large terrace where you can sunbathe.
In this project, everything is thought out to the smallest detail and perfectly combined. Under the upper terrace of the combined house there is a recreation area, which is perfectly protected from the rain. The area near the first floor of the combined house is filled with concrete, it does not protrude above ground level, which makes it possible to eliminate sharp transitions. Natural stone is present not only on the lower level, but also visible on the chimney and part of the second floor. The roof finish is very similar to that used in the classic version of the chalet. A video about the combined house project is below.
Combined houses are built from several types of material and stand out for their performance characteristics, while looking aesthetically attractive and cozy. We offer individual projects of houses that combine a high level of comfort and affordable price.
A combined house is a rational and profitable solution for those who want to get a comfortable and inexpensive corner. The peculiarity of such buildings is the combination of several building materials in one project. It can be:
- wood;
- a natural stone;
- brick;
- light or heavy concrete.
During the construction of a combined house, the lower floor of the building is built of stone or brick, and the upper one is built of wood. This option allows you to most profitably realize all the positive aspects of the materials, and avoid possible disadvantages.
Features of combined houses from our company
The company offers the construction of low-cost combined houses from extra-class timber using advanced technologies. All building materials have certificates confirming high quality.
All our houses are reliable, do not rot, and have a long service life, thanks to the use of a special type of timber. For gluing, environmentally friendly and completely safe glue Akzo Nobel is used.
Our home designs are varied. The only thing that unites them is a high level of comfort and a practical layout. Depending on the desire of the client, combined houses may include:
- kitchenette;
- bathroom;
- font;
- steam room;
- sauna;
- terrace;
- gym.
Why choose us
On our website you can find ready-made projects of combined houses, construction which will begin immediately after the clarification of all the details and the work plan. Our experts will help to develop a unique and aesthetically appealing home design, depending on your preferences.
For our clients, we offer geological survey services as a gift. You can choose any standard project combined house inexpensively in the catalog and supplement it according to your wishes.
The main advantages of our company:
- a full range of construction works: from geological surveys to fine finishing of a finished house;
- use of high quality timber;
- a huge selection of projects;
- only environmentally friendly materials;
- advanced technologies for gluing timber;
- affordable price;
- at the conclusion of the contract, structural elements are given a 3-year warranty;
- project of a typical house is completely free;
- the current architectural department is ready to create a design of any complexity.
By choosing our company, you are guaranteed to receive a comfortable and high-quality combined house with an individual design. Erection of a building according to a standard project in the shortest possible time without disruptions and delays.
Austrian chalet style in Russian cottage villages
The construction technology of combined houses consists in laying the walls of the first floor of stone and using wood to assemble the second floor. The common name of the buildings is chalets. The word came from Austria: such buildings were often erected in the mountains.
GOOD WOOD builds combined houses from glued laminated timber of its own production and Porotherm porous ceramic blocks. These are safe and durable materials that can be used without additional insulation.
Why Combination Homes Are So Popular
Chalet is a hit of cottage settlements. Over the past 3-5 years, the popularity of combined projects has been steadily growing: several hundred families already live in a typical KD-225, which has become a real bestseller among GOOD WOOD offers.
Advantages of combined houses:
- Non-standard appearance. Agree, against the background of completely brick and wooden buildings, the chalets look very advantageous.
- There are ready-made projects and many built objects according to individual drawings. It is easier for the customer to choose a suitable house and immediately determine the price of construction.
- Reliable stable construction. It will suit anyone who doubts the strength of wooden housing construction.
- The combination of two materials for families who have not come to a consensus on what to build a house from. The solution will suit both brick (ceramic blocks) supporters and wood lovers.
- Separation into residential and common areas. The first (stone) floor is reserved for the living room, kitchen, boiler room, storerooms. On the second (wooden) bedrooms and children's rooms are equipped.
Ready-made projects of combined houses
The catalog contains 3 finished projects: KD-225, KD-202 and a new development of our partners (architectural bureau "Carlson and K") - cottage K-1. For all typical cottages, detailed equipment is provided - with materials, a description of construction technology and other details. For KD-225 and KD-202, you can even calculate the monthly cost of heating in advance.
In modern times, there are many ideas that are taken into account in the matter of construction. A house made of foam block and wood often becomes the choice of land owners who want to build an unusual, at the same time budgetary and aesthetically beautiful structure for living or recreation.
The project of the house from foam blocks and wood
Such structures have many advantages. They will be especially noted by those who have already become the owner of a house made of foam blocks and wood. Such buildings serve for many years and never cease to amaze with their remarkable and reliability. This shelter can rightfully be called an excellent option, as well as a wonderful place for permanent residence. 
Often, a material such as a foam block is chosen for. This material has a lot of factors that favor the choice of this particular raw material for the construction of a residential building structure. Reasons why they are popular:
All these plus sides of foam concrete blocks indicate that it is not in vain that many rely on this type of building material.
Disadvantages of foam concrete blocks
Along with a huge number of advantages, like all building materials, foam concrete blocks have a number of disadvantages.
Existing types and sizes of foam concrete blocks These are:
As you can see, there are much fewer disadvantages than advantages, and besides, you can handle the material in such a way that you don’t even have to remember about the negative sides.
An example of a house built entirely of foam concrete What are the advantages of log houses
Often found in private areas. Projects of timber structures are presented on the modern market in a wide range. It is not surprising that such houses are built by people with different levels of financial capabilities. In addition, such material has a number of advantages, due to which it is relied on:
These advantages help the owners of land plots to decide exactly what exactly such structures are worthy, to have their place on the territory of their plots.
Interior and design of a timber cottage Disadvantages of houses
Along with the advantages, there are also a number of disadvantages. Everything should be weighed so as not to be in the red:
Advantages of combined houses made of foam block and wood
The ideal solution for those who cannot decide on the choice of material for construction is the construction of combined houses from foam blocks and wood. This is a fundamentally new idea that will help eliminate all possible disadvantages of the two materials and use only their advantages. The positive aspects that are dominated by combined houses made of foam blocks and wood are:
- Rational use of both materials;
Finishing a house made of wood and foam blocks 
- Thanks to the combination, the first floor is durable and not subject to corrosion. The second floor, the main material of which is wood, creates a harmonious atmosphere in space and provides the construction of the house with new trends in architectural ideas;
- A building constructed from combinations of two materials is advantageous in terms of pricing policy. Both types of raw materials are quite affordable, and their correct combination will help to avoid the possible disadvantages that each of the materials has;
- have a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The exterior of such structures looks attractive and modern;
- Also, houses made of wood and foam concrete blocks, thanks to new technology, combine durability and environmentally friendly space.
A variant of the project and construction of a combined two-story cottage 
In general, we can say with confidence that combined houses are a worthy solution for those who prefer durability and reliability, and also like to correctly allocate their budget.
It is combined houses that become the choice of those who prefer a reasonable expenditure of funds and the organization of a harmonious, thoughtful space.
Features of the construction of combined houses from foam blocks and wood
Of course, the construction of combined houses has its own characteristics. Due to these features, the choice often falls on this type of structure. These are:
- Construction speed;
- It is quite easy to build a combined house, even a person who previously had no experience in construction can cope with the task. Of course, if there are no skills at all in the matter of construction, then it is better to turn to professionals for help;
An example of the construction of the second floor with a closed balcony 
The process of building a building from a foam block - The construction of a combined house according to a pre-selected project will not be difficult ... The most important thing is to think over all the details at the design selection stage;
- When a house is built according to the project, the owner of the land allotment does not have to purchase materials for the house with a margin. This will help to significantly save the budget and become the owner of a magnificent "fortress" in which both rest and life are unusual and filled with harmony;
- Combined houses should be built in stages. This will allow the structure to take on the necessary stability and adapt to the environment;
The process of building a combined house from a bar 
- First of all, of course, it is organized. Due to the lightness of the design, the “pillow” for the building will be inexpensive. Materials that do not give a high load on the basis of the structure will significantly;
- The next stage in the construction of combined structures is the laying of foam concrete blocks. This material must be handled with great care. This will help not to incur additional costs for the purchase of additional units of raw materials that have deteriorated during the laying process;
The process of laying concrete blocks 
- After the foam concrete blocks are laid, the structure should be left for a short time. Foam concrete blocks must acquire stability and adapt to the prevailing climatic situation;
- Then you can start building the second floor. Sometimes in combined houses it is supposed to erect the entire structure from wooden beams, and then finish the finished structure with foam concrete blocks on top of the tree. In this case, the steps are clear.
If each of the blocks (foam concrete blocks and wood) is separate, then the construction of the second floor will require additional efforts from the owner of the land plot or from the construction company. Combined houses made of foam blocks and wood should be built deliberately, carefully fulfilling the requirements for the density and adhesion of materials; - After the second floor is ready, the owners of the land plot can move into a residential building.
Design and project of a residential country cottage 
These are just some of the features of combined houses. A complete list of instructions on the construction of such buildings is best obtained from experienced craftsmen in this matter. Video review of a combined house made of wood and foam blocks.
