When planning their future, most families think about individual housing, consider all possible options. Many opt for the construction of a private cottage. Among developers, the project of a 6 by 8 meter house is very popular. This is the best option for dense urban development, when erecting structures on small or narrow sections.
A small building will require less financial investment both at the construction stage and during further maintenance. With such dimensions, the structure is erected quickly enough. If the area of a residential building of 48 m² is not enough, you can provide a second floor or an attic. In such a compact house it will be comfortable to live in a family of 4-5 people.
The implementation of the project of a house of 6x8 meters makes it possible to build a residential building suitable for comfortable living of a family of four people. The small area of the building makes it similar to a one-, two-room apartment. The small house includes all the main rooms, as well as the boiler room. This option is characterized by the following advantages:
minimum construction time;
the building can be erected on any territory in shape and size;
compact structure has a beautiful appearance;
allows you to save space on the land;
low construction costs;
savings on utility bills;
light construction does not require a reinforced foundation.
To expand the living space, many attach a terrace or veranda, erect a second floor, which significantly increases the area of the structure to 96 m², use the attic space.
House Location Rules
When drawing up a drawing, the location of a residential building on its own site, first of all, it is necessary to take into account the building's compliance with regulatory requirements, with which the builder will be familiarized with in the district architectural department. In SNiP 31-02-2001 in paragraph 4.1 stipulates that the construction of residential structures is carried out in accordance with the standards and rules covered in the document, and paragraph 4.2 states that the residential building and structures used for household needs should be located taking into account restrictions provided by applicable law.
To select the best place, the norms are studied, indicated in paragraph 5.3.2 of SP 30-102-99, where it is said that the structure is obliged to defend from the border of the common area, namely streets and driveways of 5 m and 3 m, respectively. Clause 5.3.4 states that the distance to the adjacent section should exceed 3 m. According to SNiP 30-02-97 p.4.7 the distance from the summer cottage to the forest stands exceeds 15 m, and in paragraph 6.5. Table 2 shows the minimum fire spacing between houses. Depending on the materials used, it is from 6 m to 15 m.
It is imperative to comply with all of these standards. But do not forget about placing the house on the site in accordance with the cardinal points, as well as take into account the wind rose. In a properly planned structure, the windows of living rooms are recommended to be located on the south, southeast, southwest side. It is better to place utility rooms and a kitchen from the north.
Determine the material of construction
One of the main structural elements of any structure is its foundation. It can be of four main types: tape, slab, pile, columnar. The first of these is the most popular, made from the following materials: rubble stone, butobeton, brick, concrete, reinforced concrete. For the construction of wood or foam block on a stable ground, a columnar and tape view with a small depth will be enough. When erecting a house on marshy terrain, on heaving soils, screw piles, and in some cases even a slab base, will be required.
For the construction of walls, you can use different raw materials. The choice of material depends on the available funds, the preferences of the owner. Consider the most popular:
Brick. The most reliable investment. It allows you to build the most durable construction, which can be operated up to 150 years. Brickwork is able to "breathe", provide heat in the winter season, cool in the summer. However, the construction of such building materials will cost much more, in comparison with wood, cellular concrete.
Foam block. The porous structure of the blocks provides good thermal insulation, sound insulation. In terms of these indicators, they surpass the previous version. A good option for the construction of low-rise buildings.But aerated concrete is very fragile, it can crumble under mechanical stress, and besides, it absorbs moisture greatly, which ultimately leads to cracking. The bearing capacity of the walls is negligible.
Tree. The classic way of constructing residential structures from logs. Natural wood allows you to quickly build a house. The raw materials are environmentally friendly, and due to its hygroscopicity in the premises, there is never a lack of oxygen. Giving preference to this building material, it is worth remembering the increased fire hazard.
Wireframe panels. They are a multi-layer pie, consisting of a layer of insulation coated on both sides of the OSB. Good for seismically hazardous areas. The panels provide heat capacity, but require good ventilation.
Timber. For the construction of houses choose hardwood. For work, it is better to use glued beams, such buildings do not require additional cladding, but have the same drawbacks as a round log.
As a roofing material, slate, profiled sheet, tile, metal tile are used. Composite and ceramic tiles allow you to create a very attractive coating, belong to the premium class building materials. The choice depends only on the owner. If desired, the need to stand out, you can even use wooden planks - spindle, shingles, shingles, ploughshare.
Storeys of houses, their advantages and disadvantages
The residential construction project is being developed taking into account all the wishes and needs of its owner. One floor is enough for some people, where the main living rooms are located on 48 m², some include a garage, a two-story building, and an attic space.
Cottage options, used exclusively on weekends, which do not provide for permanent residence, do not require additional extensions.For large families consisting of several generations, it may be necessary not only the second floor, but also the attic.
Two-story houses
For a large family making plans for the future, the best option would be a two-story building. Due to the increase in area, the building can be divided into several functional zones. Provide on the ground floor should be a room for the older generation, living room, kitchen, dining room, boiler room. The second level is best used for bedrooms and nurseries, if necessary, equip an office, a balcony.
Before dwelling on this option, you should consider all the positive and negative aspects associated with the construction of such a structure. The main advantages of a two-story house 6x8 meters include:
Save space. This will allow you to leave more space for the construction of other buildings, to allocate additional meters for a garden or kitchen garden, especially in small areas of 6 to 10 hundred parts.
The construction of a compact two-story house with a total area of 96 m² will require less building materials compared with a one-story building of the same quadrature.
The presence of the second floor allows you to conveniently use the living space.
Two-story structures look beautiful.
The disadvantages of such housing include:
A staircase that occupies part of the usable area.
For the older generation, climbing stairs is difficult.
Laying plumbing communications, heating structures on the upper tier will require additional investments.
The high cost of concrete floors.
A stronger foundation is required.
One-story houses
A compact house comparable in quadrature to a two-room apartment is chosen by older couples and families without children. This is a good option for a summer residence, it allows you to conveniently spend the weekend. On a small area usually place a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, boiler room. Often the hall is combined with the kitchen area. Of the advantages of such a structure can be identified:
Short construction time.
No reinforced foundation required.
Savings on utility bills.
Convenient to carry out repair activities.
The absence of a flight of stairs makes the house safe for children, comfortable for senior citizens.
The building is being erected on any type of soil.
Disadvantages of single-storey structures 6x8 m:
Small living space, it is unsuitable for a large family.
To increase the area, additional structures are often attached, which spoils the overall appearance.
The construction contains few functional areas.
House with an attic
Experts recommend building a full-fledged two-story house, the costs of which are comparable to the construction of the attic floor. In some cases, for example, if the ground does not allow the construction of multi-story buildings, or if it is necessary to convert an existing one-story building, it is rational to make the attic space inhabited. They usually have an office here, sometimes they equip a bedroom and a nursery, and sometimes a bathroom. The advantages of such buildings are expressed by the following characteristics:
Savings on the foundation, on the materials required for the construction of walls.
With proper planning, the loss of living space, in comparison with a two-story building, will be insignificant.
Attractive appearance.
Relaxing in the attic is pleasant and romantic.
Disadvantages:
The cost of roofing materials, dormers, additional noise insulation, thermal insulation significantly increase construction costs;
Large losses on heating, energy consumption by 40% more.
With a small angle of inclination of the roof, the usable area is lost.
Snow accumulation interferes with the penetration of natural light.
Sound insulation drowns, but it is not able to completely isolate the sound from rain, falling snow, blowing wind.
Garage houses
Garage construction is a hot issue for many people. But how to place it in such a small structure, because its size should be 4x6 meters, and this is half of the total area of the building.Accordingly, for single-story structures, it remains only to erect a detached building, attach it to the house, provide for a basement at the planning stage. We will dwell on the latter in more detail, consider its main advantages:
Under the garage, you can select the entire space located under the building, or combine it with the boiler room, additional rooms.
To access the car does not need to go outside.
Do not have to worry about a separate electrical wiring, it is enough to get a self-supporting insulated wire (self-supporting insulated wire) from a pole to a residential building.
Save space on the site
Disadvantages:
The price of construction will increase significantly due to additional costs for the basement.
Construction time will increase.
It will require special insulation of the house from exhaust gases.
The fire hazard of the building is increasing.
What to consider when planning a house 6 to 8
When designing a building, every little thing is taken into account - the type of foundation, the number of floors, the materials used to build walls and roofs, the choice of a single-pitched or gable roof, and other aspects. In internal planning, the issue of the number of rooms and windows, their location on the available area is considered, the height from the floor to the ceiling is determined. At the same time, existing approved norms and standards are taken into account. Let us dwell in more detail on the main points.
Ceiling height
When choosing the optimal ceiling height, first of all, you should familiarize yourself with regulatory documents, namely SNiP 31-02-2001 and SNiP 2.08.01-89, where in paragraphs 4.5 and 1.1 it is said that the distance from the floor to the ceiling should not be less than 2.5 m, on the attic floor not less than 2.3 m, in the corridors more than 2.1 m. These rules must be taken into account, otherwise the project may not be registered with state oversight bodies.
For a compact structure of 48 m², where the area of the rooms is limited, high ceilings exceeding 3 meters will be inappropriate.Experts recommend using the generally accepted value for most structures, which is 2.7 m. This distance is quite enough even for the installation of multi-level drywall constructions. But the choice always remains with the owner of the future structure.
Dimensions and number of windows
It is also worth referring to SNiP 31-02-2001, paragraph 8.9 and SNiP 31-01-2003, paragraph 9.13, which states that the ratio between the floor area and window openings should be at least 1: 8, but not more than 1: 5 , 5 for all residential premises, including kitchen. For attic floors - at least 1:10. Given these standards, you can calculate the size of the windows for a particular room, for example, for a room of 5x4 meters, the minimum size should be within 1.5x1.7 meters.
Everyone can determine the number of openings for himself. In the kitchen, it is better to have one large window on the north side. In the bedroom and living room, preference should be given to several window structures facing east and southeast, respectively. Technical rooms are mainly located on the north side, so there will be few windows in this area, most of them are on the facade.
Area allocation for rooms
In paragraph 4.4 of SNiP 31-02-2001, a house must have a minimum set of rooms: a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a toilet, a storage room, as well as a boiler room or a place for stove heating, if a centralized heating system is not provided. Here, the minimum sizes of all rooms are determined, namely the living room - 12 m², the bedroom - 8 m², the kitchen area - 6 m², the width of the bathroom - 1.5 m, the toilet - 0.8 m, the entrance hall 1.4 m.
Given the above parameters, you can optimally distribute the area for all rooms. To allocate a place for rest and sleep, 9 m², placing it at the entrance, a corridor of 4.5 m², a furnace - 1.5 m², a combined bathroom - 3 m². The hall located on the kitchen side will occupy 18 m², the remaining 12 m² remain in the kitchen area and a small pantry.
Number and arrangement of rooms
The house should have one living room and several auxiliary. When planning the entrance hall, it is better to arrange it in the middle, and use it to divide the structure into two functional zones. On the one hand, it is recommended to arrange a bedroom and a hall, on the other place a furnace, a bathroom, a kitchen. The kitchen area must be located next to the bathroom, this will save on plumbing utilities, comply with the required level of the slope of the outlet pipes.
The presence of a second floor or attic can significantly increase the number of rooms. You can take out sleeping places on the upper tier, organize a children's room, an office, thereby increasing the space for the living room from below. There is also the opportunity to organize a full dining room, separate bathroom and even provide a sauna. In this case, the number of living rooms can increase to 4 - 5, depending on the layout.
6x8 houses on frame technologies
The design of such a house will depend on the features of use - a seasonal option or for permanent residence. It is necessary to erect structures according to certain rules, taking into account the location. The site should be dry, well-drained. Modern technology allows you to use the simplest materials with maximum efficiency.
The 6x8 house according to frame technologies is a light, but durable building, consisting of vertical posts, horizontal strapping. It does not require a massive foundation. If the building is intended for living in the winter, the gaps and voids between the panels are filled with insulating materials. Use mineral wool, polystyrene foam.
The frame, all supporting structures, the floor should be made of one material. Often use oak, larch. So that there are no distortions, it is important to correctly dock all the details. Metal fasteners are better not to use, as they can cause loosening of elements and decay. It is better to use wooden pins. From the outside, the frame is sheathed with boards at an angle.This will make it more durable, tough.
Exterior decoration of houses
A small 6x8 house will look great in any style. When choosing materials for outdoor decoration should take into account the features, the overall design of the site. A laconic modern building will complement the style of a prestigious cottage village, a country house will be transformed next to centuries-old oaks against the backdrop of majestic mountains.
Facade work is carried out not only to improve aesthetics, but also to extend the life of the building. As finishing materials use:
Decorative plaster;
Facing brick, artificial stone;
Lining, block house;
Vinyl siding.
Conclusion
You can build a small house on your own site with your own hands, but for this you need to have certain building skills. It is easier to turn to specialized companies that offer to build a turnkey compact modern building. Specialists will select a project that meets any requirements, and will hand over the object on time.
When planning their future, most families think about individual housing, consider all possible options. Many opt for the construction of a private cottage. Among developers, the project of a 6 by 8 meter house is very popular. This is the best option for dense urban development, when erecting structures on small or narrow sections.
A small building will require less financial investment both at the construction stage and during further maintenance. With such dimensions, the structure is erected quickly enough. If the area of a residential building of 48 m² is not enough, you can provide a second floor or an attic. In such a compact house it will be comfortable to live in a family of 4-5 people.
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Features of houses 6 on 8
The implementation of the project of a house of 6x8 meters makes it possible to build a residential building suitable for comfortable living of a family of four people. The small area of the building makes it similar to a one-, two-room apartment. The small house includes all the main rooms, as well as the boiler room. This option is characterized by the following advantages:
House Location Rules
When drawing up a drawing, the location of a residential building on its own site, first of all, it is necessary to take into account the building's compliance with regulatory requirements, with which the builder will be familiarized with in the district architectural department. In SNiP 31-02-2001 in paragraph 4.1 stipulates that the construction of residential structures is carried out in accordance with the standards and rules covered in the document, and paragraph 4.2 states that the residential building and structures used for household needs should be located taking into account restrictions provided by applicable law.
To select the best place, the norms are studied, indicated in paragraph 5.3.2 of SP 30-102-99, where it is said that the structure is obliged to defend from the border of the common area, namely streets and driveways of 5 m and 3 m, respectively. Clause 5.3.4 states that the distance to the adjacent section should exceed 3 m. According to SNiP 30-02-97 p.4.7 the distance from the summer cottage to the forest stands exceeds 15 m, and in paragraph 6.5. Table 2 shows the minimum fire spacing between houses. Depending on the materials used, it is from 6 m to 15 m.
Determine the material of construction
One of the main structural elements of any structure is its foundation. It can be of four main types: tape, slab, pile, columnar. The first of these is the most popular, made from the following materials: rubble stone, butobeton, brick, concrete, reinforced concrete. For the construction of wood or foam block on a stable ground, a columnar and tape view with a small depth will be enough. When erecting a house on marshy terrain, on heaving soils, screw piles, and in some cases even a slab base, will be required.
For the construction of walls, you can use different raw materials. The choice of material depends on the available funds, the preferences of the owner. Consider the most popular:
As a roofing material, slate, profiled sheet, tile, metal tile are used. Composite and ceramic tiles allow you to create a very attractive coating, belong to the premium class building materials. The choice depends only on the owner. If desired, the need to stand out, you can even use wooden planks - spindle, shingles, shingles, ploughshare.
Storeys of houses, their advantages and disadvantages
The residential construction project is being developed taking into account all the wishes and needs of its owner. One floor is enough for some people, where the main living rooms are located on 48 m², some include a garage, a two-story building, and an attic space.
Cottage options, used exclusively on weekends, which do not provide for permanent residence, do not require additional extensions.For large families consisting of several generations, it may be necessary not only the second floor, but also the attic.
Two-story houses
For a large family making plans for the future, the best option would be a two-story building. Due to the increase in area, the building can be divided into several functional zones. Provide on the ground floor should be a room for the older generation, living room, kitchen, dining room, boiler room. The second level is best used for bedrooms and nurseries, if necessary, equip an office, a balcony.
Before dwelling on this option, you should consider all the positive and negative aspects associated with the construction of such a structure. The main advantages of a two-story house 6x8 meters include:
The disadvantages of such housing include:
One-story houses
A compact house comparable in quadrature to a two-room apartment is chosen by older couples and families without children. This is a good option for a summer residence, it allows you to conveniently spend the weekend. On a small area usually place a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, boiler room. Often the hall is combined with the kitchen area. Of the advantages of such a structure can be identified:
Disadvantages of single-storey structures 6x8 m:
House with an attic
Experts recommend building a full-fledged two-story house, the costs of which are comparable to the construction of the attic floor. In some cases, for example, if the ground does not allow the construction of multi-story buildings, or if it is necessary to convert an existing one-story building, it is rational to make the attic space inhabited. They usually have an office here, sometimes they equip a bedroom and a nursery, and sometimes a bathroom. The advantages of such buildings are expressed by the following characteristics:
Disadvantages:
Garage houses
Garage construction is a hot issue for many people. But how to place it in such a small structure, because its size should be 4x6 meters, and this is half of the total area of the building.Accordingly, for single-story structures, it remains only to erect a detached building, attach it to the house, provide for a basement at the planning stage. We will dwell on the latter in more detail, consider its main advantages:
Disadvantages:
What to consider when planning a house 6 to 8
When designing a building, every little thing is taken into account - the type of foundation, the number of floors, the materials used to build walls and roofs, the choice of a single-pitched or gable roof, and other aspects. In internal planning, the issue of the number of rooms and windows, their location on the available area is considered, the height from the floor to the ceiling is determined. At the same time, existing approved norms and standards are taken into account. Let us dwell in more detail on the main points.
Ceiling height
When choosing the optimal ceiling height, first of all, you should familiarize yourself with regulatory documents, namely SNiP 31-02-2001 and SNiP 2.08.01-89, where in paragraphs 4.5 and 1.1 it is said that the distance from the floor to the ceiling should not be less than 2.5 m, on the attic floor not less than 2.3 m, in the corridors more than 2.1 m. These rules must be taken into account, otherwise the project may not be registered with state oversight bodies.
For a compact structure of 48 m², where the area of the rooms is limited, high ceilings exceeding 3 meters will be inappropriate.Experts recommend using the generally accepted value for most structures, which is 2.7 m. This distance is quite enough even for the installation of multi-level drywall constructions. But the choice always remains with the owner of the future structure.
Dimensions and number of windows
It is also worth referring to SNiP 31-02-2001, paragraph 8.9 and SNiP 31-01-2003, paragraph 9.13, which states that the ratio between the floor area and window openings should be at least 1: 8, but not more than 1: 5 , 5 for all residential premises, including kitchen. For attic floors - at least 1:10. Given these standards, you can calculate the size of the windows for a particular room, for example, for a room of 5x4 meters, the minimum size should be within 1.5x1.7 meters.
Everyone can determine the number of openings for himself. In the kitchen, it is better to have one large window on the north side. In the bedroom and living room, preference should be given to several window structures facing east and southeast, respectively. Technical rooms are mainly located on the north side, so there will be few windows in this area, most of them are on the facade.
Area allocation for rooms
In paragraph 4.4 of SNiP 31-02-2001, a house must have a minimum set of rooms: a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a toilet, a storage room, as well as a boiler room or a place for stove heating, if a centralized heating system is not provided. Here, the minimum sizes of all rooms are determined, namely the living room - 12 m², the bedroom - 8 m², the kitchen area - 6 m², the width of the bathroom - 1.5 m, the toilet - 0.8 m, the entrance hall 1.4 m.
Given the above parameters, you can optimally distribute the area for all rooms. To allocate a place for rest and sleep, 9 m², placing it at the entrance, a corridor of 4.5 m², a furnace - 1.5 m², a combined bathroom - 3 m². The hall located on the kitchen side will occupy 18 m², the remaining 12 m² remain in the kitchen area and a small pantry.
Number and arrangement of rooms
The house should have one living room and several auxiliary. When planning the entrance hall, it is better to arrange it in the middle, and use it to divide the structure into two functional zones. On the one hand, it is recommended to arrange a bedroom and a hall, on the other place a furnace, a bathroom, a kitchen. The kitchen area must be located next to the bathroom, this will save on plumbing utilities, comply with the required level of the slope of the outlet pipes.
The presence of a second floor or attic can significantly increase the number of rooms. You can take out sleeping places on the upper tier, organize a children's room, an office, thereby increasing the space for the living room from below. There is also the opportunity to organize a full dining room, separate bathroom and even provide a sauna. In this case, the number of living rooms can increase to 4 - 5, depending on the layout.
6x8 houses on frame technologies
The design of such a house will depend on the features of use - a seasonal option or for permanent residence. It is necessary to erect structures according to certain rules, taking into account the location. The site should be dry, well-drained. Modern technology allows you to use the simplest materials with maximum efficiency.
The 6x8 house according to frame technologies is a light, but durable building, consisting of vertical posts, horizontal strapping. It does not require a massive foundation. If the building is intended for living in the winter, the gaps and voids between the panels are filled with insulating materials. Use mineral wool, polystyrene foam.
The frame, all supporting structures, the floor should be made of one material. Often use oak, larch. So that there are no distortions, it is important to correctly dock all the details. Metal fasteners are better not to use, as they can cause loosening of elements and decay. It is better to use wooden pins. From the outside, the frame is sheathed with boards at an angle.This will make it more durable, tough.
Exterior decoration of houses
A small 6x8 house will look great in any style. When choosing materials for outdoor decoration should take into account the features, the overall design of the site. A laconic modern building will complement the style of a prestigious cottage village, a country house will be transformed next to centuries-old oaks against the backdrop of majestic mountains.
Facade work is carried out not only to improve aesthetics, but also to extend the life of the building. As finishing materials use:
Conclusion
You can build a small house on your own site with your own hands, but for this you need to have certain building skills. It is easier to turn to specialized companies that offer to build a turnkey compact modern building. Specialists will select a project that meets any requirements, and will hand over the object on time.