A wooden house is a building in which a person is always comfortable. It is warm in winter, and in summer you can escape from the heat and enjoy a pleasant coolness. One of the most popular materials for the construction of such a dwelling is a profiled comb beam.
Wood is used for its production. natural humidity. The height of the comb is about 9…10 mm. Elements with a groove depth of 15 mm are used much less frequently. Interesting feature such material - it dries directly in assembled frame. After that, the comb connection becomes even tighter.
Quantity calculation required material for the construction of a house from a profiled beam, a comb is carried out at the stage of project development and budgeting. For its manufacture, a number of operations are carried out on woodworking lines:
- Prepare a beam of a certain section. This takes into account required amount material for this project. The most common cross-sectional dimensions are 150x150 mm and 200x200 mm.
- The blanks are profiled and cut to the design dimensions. For this use technological maps, which are developed individually for each home.
- Finished products are marked, packaged for shipment and delivered to the construction site in convenient packs.
Benefits and advantages of the material
The main reasons why during construction wooden houses preference is given to the profiled beam "comb" - this is the speed, quality and ease of erecting walls. The use of such material allows to reduce labor costs and the impact on the result of the construction of the human factor.
This is achieved through the following components:
- factory-made accuracy - eliminates the need for significant fitting operations;
- ready-made cutting of bowls from all four sides - provides a reliable "labyrinth lock", which makes the building almost windproof;
- marking of cut elements - allows you to quickly and correctly erect a structure in full accordance with the assembly map.
High thermal insulation properties
The shape of the comb prevents the walls from blowing through and moisture from flowing. Spruce and pine - materials for the production of timber - are characterized by a low coefficient of thermal conductivity, which is 4 times less than that of ceramic brick. This means that a wall made of timber 20 cm wide has the same thermal insulation properties, like brickwork 80 cm thick!
Structural rigidity and strength
The walls are almost monolithic connection. The beam after drying does not crack and does not deform. Due to the use of a profiled form, there is no need to use a sealant.
Finished facade finish
Assembling a house from profiled timber does not require exterior finish various panels. This is the case when installing popular siding will only hurt. Indeed, in the process of assembly, the house immediately acquires a beautiful and expensive look of a real tree. 
Environmental friendliness and comfort
Wood absorbs various odors. Natural material does not contain harmful additives. The house is provided with constant humidity, natural ventilation and freshness. Residents of such a building fully enjoy the comfort in a cozy microclimate.
Material disadvantages
Such construction can cost the owner several times more than when using ordinary timber natural humidity. But it leveled out large quantity the benefits discussed above.
Houses made of such material require high costs for heating in comparison with objects for the construction of which insulated profiled timber was used. But it should be noted that the cost of insulated products is higher than that of simple ones.
For greater durability of any wooden house carry out its treatment with antiseptic compounds. Such a structure is more demanding to maintain than a brick structure.
General analysis of average prices for materials
The cost of a bar depends on the size of its cross section and humidity. Average prices for different parameters are shown in the table.
An analysis of the table shows that if you plan to use a profiled beam of natural moisture, you can save a lot. But there are some controversial points about this. After all, it is known that as a result of shrinkage, the dimensions of the material, although slightly, still change.
At the end of the article
House from a profiled bar of a comb - perfect solution for people who value comfort and high level life. At the same time, they must be prepared to regularly care for a wooden structure.
Many of those who live in stuffy apartments, and when they go out into the street fall into gray smog and deaf from the noise of cars, want to change their environment. Live in a wooden house, breathe clean air and enjoy the silence. And those who decide to do this often ask themselves the question - how to choose a beam in order to build a beautiful and secure home for your family.
Today, the construction market presents the most different types beams that differ geometric parameters, profile, grade, method of production. Choosing the best one is not an easy task, especially if the financial possibilities of the buyer are not unlimited.
From this article you will learn about all types of this material, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to save money on a purchase without sacrificing quality.
Which beam is better
If you are not faced with the question of what to choose - a beam or a frame, if you have already decided what you will build wooden house, then the first step is to study the range of local construction markets and hypermarkets. As a rule, they offer three main types of timber: planed, profiled and glued.
Consider each type separately with all its disadvantages and advantages.
Planed timber
The material is obtained by cutting a log, during which a product is obtained that has a rectangular or square section. The main competitive advantage of planed timber over glued and profiled timber is low price. Compared to a log, it is easier to assemble into a log house, and compared to a brick, it requires less effort and cost for the device.
However, in addition to tangible advantages, this type of timber also has serious disadvantages that you need to know about and which you need to reckon with if your goal is strong, durable and warm house.
Planed timber is made from wood of natural moisture.
It gradually decreases as the tree dries, and this can lead to the following unpleasant consequences:
- Deformation. You can buy perfectly flat, beautiful bar, but after a while, amazing metamorphoses will begin to happen to him: he can bend or even turn out like a “helicopter”;
- Cracks. This is the most common defect that worsens not only the appearance of the material, but also its performance properties;
- Rot, blue, mold. If raw timber is stored in improper conditions - in poorly ventilated rooms or in stacks close to each other, such manifestations are inevitable;
- Shrinkage. When building a house with your own hands, it is important to remember that over time the timber will dry out, and it will geometric dimensions decrease. As a result, the entire structure will shrink, which depends on the initial moisture content of the material and the surrounding conditions.
Note. If it were only about the loss of a few centimeters in height, this trouble could not be paid attention to.
But as a result of shrinkage, window and door openings can be deformed, the outer and interior decoration walls.
Therefore, the log house must be allowed to settle for several months, preferably under the roof, before continuing construction.
- Slits. Ordinary planed timber often suffers from inaccurate dimensions, so when building walls it is difficult to avoid gaps between the crowns. They also increase as the wood dries. They must be sealed: lay sealing materials between the crowns, caulk the walls to prevent the penetration of cold and moisture.
The planed beam itself does not differ in the ideal shape and surface, and when the described defects are superimposed, it loses outwardly profiled and glued at all. Therefore, it needs additional external finishing.
Profiled timber
You can avoid the appearance of some of these problems if you purchase a profiled beam. It differs from the planed one in the shape of the section: its front sides are smooth, and in the workers a selection of the tongue-and-groove or comb type is made.
Which lumber profile to choose depends not so much on personal preferences as on the moisture content of the material.
- The thorn-groove connection involves the use of a heater laid between the crowns in the grooves. Even if the timber, when dried, shrinks with the formation of gaps, it will prevent blowing.
- The protrusions of the "comb" profile fit very precisely to each other and do not require the use of insulation. But when the moisture content of the wood changes, the parameters of the comb may change. Therefore, when choosing such a profile, you need to be sure that the beam is dry and will not give much shrinkage.
For reference. The advantage is that the wood is dried until it reaches a moisture content of no more than 22%, otherwise the quality of processing will be low.
Therefore, it shrinks less than planed.
Many woodworking enterprises produce profiled timber according to the customer’s project, immediately cutting “cups” in it for joints and corner connections. You no longer have to think about how to choose a groove in a beam - the log house is assembled according to the type of children's designer.
But this material, nevertheless, is not without such shortcomings as the appearance of cracks and shrinkage, which requires technological break in construction.
Glued laminated timber
This type of timber is distinguished by the best operational characteristics but also the highest cost. Its main advantage is low humidity and, accordingly, the absence of all those negative aspects that arise during the shrinkage of the material and the shrinkage of the finished log house. You can build a house out of it in one season, without waiting for natural shrinkage.
You will learn about how glued laminated timber is made from other articles in this resource. We note that the technology of its manufacture makes it possible to obtain a high-quality product at the output, practically devoid of the shortcomings of raw wood, but possessing all its useful natural qualities. In addition, it has an impregnation against rotting and fire, and does not need additional finishing.
As in the case of profiled timber, glued timber can be made to order in accordance with the selected house project. And some manufacturers offer ready-made kits that come with assembly instructions.
Note. Not so long ago, a novelty appeared on the market - a D-shaped glued beam, the convex front surface of which imitates a rounded log.
How to save on timber construction
The budget deficit for building a house does not always allow you to choose expensive and quality materials. But, if you know how to choose the right timber - ordinary, not subjected to special processing, and how to prepare it for work, you can save a lot and get a solid and beautiful structure. Our tips will help you with this.
So, what to look for when buying?
- Beam evenness. Determined visually and practically. The product must be placed on flat surface alternately with all faces and make sure that it is not bent or twisted by a “propeller”.
- The distances between the annual rings, visible at the end of the timber, must be the same. If they narrow or expand on one side, this indicates that over time the beam will “lead” and it will bend.
- The surface of the wood must be of a uniform, uniform color everywhere. A visually noticeable color contrast at the ends or side faces indicates the presence of layers with different internal stresses, which will also lead to deformation.
It is much more difficult to determine the moisture content of the material. But even if you see that the timber is completely fresh, but good quality, you can independently bring it to the desired condition. True, this will take time.
How to choose a timber for building a house
Many of those who live in stuffy apartments, and when they go out into the street fall into gray smog and deaf from the noise of cars, want to change their environment. Live in a wooden house, breathe clean air and enjoy the silence. And those who decide to do this often wonder how to choose a timber in order to build a beautiful and reliable home for their family.
Today, a variety of types of timber are presented on the construction market, differing in geometric parameters, profile, grade, production method. Choosing the best one is not an easy task, especially if the financial possibilities of the buyer are not unlimited.
Bruce is the most popular construction material wooden
From this article you will learn about all types of this material, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to save money on a purchase without sacrificing quality.
Which beam is better
If you are not faced with the question of what to choose - a beam or a frame, if you have already decided that you will build a wooden house, then the first thing you need to do is to study the range of local construction markets and hypermarkets. As a rule, they offer three main types of timber: planed, profiled and glued.
Consider each type separately with all its disadvantages and advantages.
Planed timber
The material is obtained by cutting a log, during which a product is obtained that has a rectangular or square section. The main competitive advantage of planed timber over glued and profiled timber is its low price. Compared to a log, it is easier to assemble into a log house, and compared to a brick, it requires less effort and cost to build a foundation for a house from a bar.
However, in addition to tangible advantages, this type of timber also has serious disadvantages that you need to know about and which you need to reckon with if your goal is a strong, durable and warm house.
Planed timber is made from wood of natural moisture.
It gradually decreases as the tree dries, and this can lead to the following unpleasant consequences:
- Deformation. You can buy a perfectly smooth, beautiful beam, but after a while, amazing metamorphoses will begin to occur with it: it can bend or even turn out like a “helicopter”;
- Cracks. This is the most common defect that worsens not only the appearance of the material, but also its performance properties;
The photo clearly shows deep cracks - the result of wood shrinkage
- Rot, blue, mold. If raw timber is stored in improper conditions - in poorly ventilated rooms or in stacks close to each other, such manifestations are inevitable;
- Shrinkage. When building a house with your own hands, it is important to remember that over time the timber will dry out and its geometric dimensions will decrease. As a result, the entire structure will shrink, which depends on the initial moisture content of the material and the surrounding conditions.
Note. If it were only about the loss of a few centimeters in height, this trouble could not be paid attention to.
But as a result of shrinkage, window and door openings can be deformed, the exterior and interior wall decoration can be damaged.
Therefore, the log house must be allowed to settle for several months, preferably under the roof, before continuing construction.
- Cracks. Ordinary planed timber often suffers from inaccurate dimensions, so when building walls it is difficult to avoid gaps between the crowns. They also increase as the wood dries. They must be sealed: lay sealing materials between the crowns, caulk the walls to prevent the penetration of cold and moisture.
Log cabin from planed timber with seam insulation
The planed beam itself does not differ in the ideal shape and surface, and when the described defects are superimposed, it loses outwardly profiled and glued at all. Therefore, it needs additional external finishing.
Profiled timber
You can avoid the appearance of some of these problems if you purchase a profiled beam. It differs from the planed one in the shape of the section: its front sides are smooth, and in the workers a selection of the tongue-and-groove or comb type is made.
Which lumber profile to choose depends not so much on personal preferences as on the moisture content of the material.
- The thorn-groove connection involves the use of a heater laid between the crowns in the grooves. Even if the beam shrinks when it dries, with the formation of gaps, the insulation for the beam will prevent blowing.
- The protrusions of the "comb" profile fit very precisely to each other and do not require the use of insulation. But when the moisture content of the wood changes, the parameters of the comb may change. Therefore, when choosing such a profile, you need to be sure that the beam is dry and will not give much shrinkage.
For reference. The advantage of profiled timber is that before milling on a four-sided machine, the wood is dried until it reaches a moisture content of no more than 22%, otherwise the quality of processing will be low.
Therefore, it shrinks less than planed.
Many woodworking enterprises produce profiled timber according to the customer's design, immediately cutting “cups” for joints and corner joints in it. You no longer have to think about how to choose a groove in a beam - the log house is assembled according to the type of children's designer.
But this material, nevertheless, is not without such shortcomings as the appearance of cracks and shrinkage, which requires a technological break in construction.
Glued laminated timber
This type of timber has the best performance characteristics, but also the highest cost. Its main advantage is low humidity and, accordingly, the absence of all those negative aspects that arise during the shrinkage of the material and the shrinkage of the finished log house. You can build a house out of it in one season, without waiting for natural shrinkage.
Such a beam is a well-dried and defect-free lamella glued together.
You will learn about how glued laminated timber is made from other articles in this resource. We note that the technology of its manufacture makes it possible to obtain a high-quality product at the output, practically devoid of the shortcomings of raw wood, but possessing all its useful natural qualities. In addition, it has an impregnation against rotting and fire, and does not need additional finishing.
As in the case of profiled timber, glued timber can be made to order in accordance with the selected house project. And some manufacturers offer ready-made kits that come with assembly instructions.
Note. Not so long ago, a novelty appeared on the market - a D-shaped glued beam, the convex front surface of which imitates a rounded log.
How to save on timber construction
The budget deficit for building a house does not always allow choosing expensive and high-quality materials. But, if you know how to choose the right timber - ordinary, not subjected to special processing, and how to prepare it for work, you can save a lot and get a solid and beautiful structure. Our tips will help you with this.
So, what to look for when buying?
- Beam evenness. Determined visually and practically. The product must be placed on a flat surface alternately with all faces and make sure that it is not bent or twisted by a “propeller”.
- The distances between the annual rings, visible at the end of the timber, must be the same. If they narrow or expand on one side, this indicates that over time the beam will “lead” and it will bend.
- The surface of the wood must be of a uniform, uniform color everywhere. A visually noticeable color contrast at the ends or side faces indicates the presence of layers with different internal stresses, which will also lead to deformation.
It is much more difficult to determine the moisture content of the material. But even if you see that the timber is completely fresh, but of good quality, you can bring it to the desired condition yourself. True, this will take time.
Fold the purchased material into piles, placing even veins under each layer every 1-1.5 meters. Leave a distance between the bars in a row of 2-3 cm, so that they are blown from all sides by air. Place the veins on top as well and cover the stack from above.
Storage of timber for drying
To avoid drying too quickly and causing cracks, position the timber so that Sun rays were not directed to the ends. And whiten the ends themselves.
Construction can begin when the moisture content of the material is less than 20%. In this case, you can count on uniform shrinkage, the absence deep cracks. Yes, and it will be easier to work with him.
Advice. Before choosing a groove in a beam for its angular or longitudinal connection, study the relevant articles on our website.
Conclusion
It is difficult to say which type of timber is better - glued, profiled or regular. Each has its own requirements for materials. Adherents of everything natural may not like the fact that glued laminated timber contains foreign polymeric substances in its composition. And for those who do not want to wait a long time for a housewarming party, planed or profiled timber will not work.
In this article you will see additional information on this topic, which will help you make a balanced and only right choice in your case.
Today, for the construction of wooden houses, a comb profile bar, “Finnish” and a bar with several teeth are very often used. What kind of material is this, how is it good and how does it differ from glued beams?
Let's try to understand everything in detail.
So, first of all, let's look at the difference between .
First, the title speaks for itself. Glued laminated timber is made from boards (lamellas), pressed and glued together, and profiled timber is essentially a solid log.
Secondly, glued laminated timber goes on sale already dried, and profiled timber dries for about a year after the construction of the house is completed.
Thirdly, the thermal insulation qualities of glued laminated timber are somewhat worse than those of a profiled counterpart. This is because the glued product has a layer of glue between the lamellae, and this layer, by the way, tends to dry out in some cases, which, of course, reduces the thermal insulation characteristics of the wall.
In general, at first glance it may seem that glued products are better than profiled ones, but such a hasty and unambiguous conclusion cannot be drawn here. Which timber should be used is influenced by many factors inherent in a particular project. This is both the desired price of materials (profile wood is cheaper), and climatic conditions the territory on which the object is located, and the purpose of the house.
Pay attention also to the fact that who made the material is of great importance.
In addition, the professionalism of the installers also plays an important role.
Perhaps they have a lot of experience in building houses from glued beams, but they have never had to do anything from a profiled tree.
If in such a situation to build a house from a profile bar, then most likely many mistakes will be made, and, you see, it will be somewhat illogical to “blame” the material for this.
So what kind of beam to use depends only on the nuances of your particular situation.
We will return to the review of profiled logs.
Material properties
First of all, it is worth highlighting the fact that this material has a slightly different structure, the way it is connected to each other, and this to some extent affects its properties.
In particular, we are talking about the fact that the profiles of the beam are different.
For example, a bar with comb-type grooves is a log, at the bottom and upper plane which, there are many "teeth". This is both bad and good at the same time.
Good - because no additional insulation tape is required between the logs, since due to a large number teeth in the grooves, the possibility of cold air passing into the room is simply excluded.
And it’s bad - due to the fact that such material is much harder to attach to each other. This is because after the delivery of the logs to the object, they inevitably fall into conditions of humidity and temperature differences, and accordingly lose their original shape.
That is, simply put, they are deformed and after that it is very difficult to insert their teeth into the grooves of neighboring logs without using a sledgehammer. And the use of a sledgehammer can lead to cracks in the timber, which, of course, will reduce its thermal insulation qualities.
But on the other hand, if you do the “comb”, then it will turn out to be a very durable and warm house or.
The second type of timber is the so-called "Finnish" profile. It can be said that for construction it is the easiest and fast option. Because there are only two spikes here - at the edges, and, accordingly, the connection of such logs is a very fast process. In addition, the walls of such a profile practically do not shrink.
However, there are, of course, a couple of negative points:
- In order to connect such logs really tightly, you need not only to try very hard, but also to really understand this matter and be able to work with this particular material.
- A house made of this type of profiled timber will not have good thermal insulation qualities unless a special interventional one is placed between the logs.
It turns out that from the "Finnish" profile residential buildings it is quite possible to build, but it is only very important not to forget about additional insulation.
The third version of the profile, which is often used when building houses from a profile bar, is a “three or four notched” bar. In fact, this is the most universal view profile, as its spikes are wide enough not to deform during storage on site. That is, the material can be safely stored - it will be easy enough to mount it.
As for thermal insulation characteristics, then, as a rule, for a not very harsh climate, a few spikes of the Finnish profile are enough to block the path of frost and wind. But if you live in northern regions, then, perhaps, it is still better to use the “comb” beam.
As you can see, it is impossible to 100% correctly determine which beam profile is better - again, everything depends on the nuances of the situation. It turns out that each type of material is good in its own way, but also has its drawbacks.
Tip: if you are planning to build a house with your own hands, but you are not sure which type of material is better to choose, then at least play it safe and consult a professional about this.
It will cost little, but the risk of an erroneous choice will be minimized.
Well, we figured out the types of timber, now let's get down to general overview material properties.
Advantages
So, we can highlight the following advantages of this material and houses from it:
- This is 100% solid wood, the basis of which is spruce, pine, Siberian larch or cedar. Wood processing is almost always performed on high-precision imported equipment.
Due to this factor, the spikes fit very tightly into the grooves of adjacent logs, which, of course, gives the walls of the house high strength and eliminates the need to purchase numerous fasteners;
- The structure of the profile bar does not contain any glue. This means that the strength of the product is not lost over time, and there will be no chemical fumes;
Please note that the absence adhesive compositions also affects the internal microclimate in the room - in a positive way.
Such houses made of profiled timber, or rather their walls, “breathe” very well, 100% so to speak, and all because their structure is completely natural and there are no artificial layers.
So if you want your house to be not only warm in winter, but also cool in summer, then a house made of profiled timber is really what you need.
If everything is done correctly, then on a hot day you will not need any air conditioners!
- Thanks to the walls made of profiled logs, heating costs are significantly reduced in winter period, it does not require any additional measures for insulation – hinged facades, "wet" and so on;
- No standard exterior and internal walls . That is, you do not need to plaster the house, putty, paint, glue wallpaper, etc. What for? After all, the logs already have a magnificent appearance, you see;
- There is no need to treat the timber with antiseptics, because this procedure is performed at the factory. Moreover, the effect of this is greater than that of applying an antiseptic with your own hands, since the processing process at the factory takes place in an autoclave.
This allows you to cover the maximum structure of the tree, and thanks to this it does not deteriorate for a very, very long time;
- Relatively simple instruction assembling walls from profiled timber. In fact, all that is required is to drive the spikes of each subsequent log into the grooves of the previous one as correctly and accurately as possible.
As you can see, it turns out that given type timber is a truly excellent material for building a house. Environmentally friendly indeed natural material which is also easy to assemble and durable. And the price for it is relatively low, what else do you need?
You can use the calculator to calculate the amount of timber per building:
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However, profile logs, of course, also have disadvantages. And they definitely need to be mentioned.
Material disadvantages
In fact, there are only two drawbacks.
- A house made of profiled timber must stand for 10-12 months, and only then can you start finishing it. That is, put interior doors, for example, it is not recommended to putty ceilings immediately after construction is completed. The shrinkage is small, but it is there. However, the house of what material is not subject to shrinkage? Therefore, it is very difficult to determine whether this moment should be considered a disadvantage.
- In the process of drying logs, cracks may appear on them. As a rule, they are small, but then you have to close them up.
In principle, it can also be noted that almost all projects of houses made of profiled timber do not provide for the design of buildings in the style of hi-tech, modern, etc. And this is understandable - after all, a tree is a tree, and such walls are suitable only for houses with a claim to environmental friendliness and naturalness.
So if you want to make a house in which stone or metal elements will prevail, then the profile log is clearly not the material that you need.
In the construction of wooden houses, timber with various types profiles: several teeth, comb or "Finnish" profile. What are these types of materials, how are they good and how do they differ from glued beams? Let's try to clarify all these questions.
About glued and profiled timber
Glued laminated timber is made from a set of boards glued to each other, and profiled timber is a monolithic log.
The bar with a profile dries for about a year. The glued version is sold dried.
The sound and heat insulation properties of glued laminated timber are lower than those of profiled timber. The glue between the boards can sometimes dry out, and this reduces the thermal insulation of the wall.
Profiled material is cheaper.
For laying profiled timber, a certain professionalism of installers is required.
Properties of various types of profiled material
Comb
A bar in the form of a "comb" is a product with a large number of cut teeth.
Their presence is a big plus, since there is no need for a heater. The tight contact of the teeth prevents cold air from penetrating through the walls.
The disadvantage of such materials is the complexity of the connection. With a change in temperature and humidity, the original shape is lost. Logs sometimes have to be fastened together with a sledgehammer, which can violate their integrity.
If the "combs" are correctly connected, very warm walls will be obtained.
best type for cold northern regions.
Profile "Finnish" type
In terms of installation, this is a more convenient connection. There are two spikes on the profiled beam - along the edges, which greatly simplifies the assembly process. Walls with such a profile are practically not subject to shrinkage.
For the correct connection, experienced specialists are needed.
In order for the profile to have good thermal insulation, a heater should be laid between the logs.
More suitable for regions where the climate is not very severe.
Beam with three or four teeth
More universal option with wide spines. They practically do not deform during storage.
It is much easier to collect such a profile.
Each type of profiled timber has its pros and cons.
Advantages of profile bars
This is a 100% solid wood block.
The basis of the profile - tree species from pine, spruce.
Processing of products is carried out on high-precision equipment.
The grooves without a gap are connected to the spikes of the opposite bars.
The purchase of various fasteners is excluded.
There is no adhesive in the beam. Therefore, it is durable even after time. There are no emissions harmful to human health. Therefore, the microclimate in the premises, due to the lack of artificial layers, is quite comfortable.
In houses from profile material cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather.
Walls made of profiled timber reduce the cost of maintaining heat in the cold season.
Wall decoration is not required. They still have the original natural look.
Profile bar not processed during construction protective compounds. This procedure is performed in a factory autoclave, which is much more efficient than manual coating.
There are also some disadvantages.
Disadvantages of profiled timber
Finishing the house should be done only after its shrinkage. And this is about one year.
Cracks may appear on dried logs.
Appearance buildings do not claim to modern style. log walls look natural. Houses made of profiled timber are chosen by developers who prefer naturalness and environmental friendliness.
One way or another, the pros of the profiled material are much greater than the cons. Depending on certain conditions, it is successfully used in construction.
