Alexandra's story:
We started building a country house by purchasing two cabins. More precisely, metal houses 200x300 cm, which were previously used in some children's camp as summer housing for children.
They were equipped with only two beds. We believed that the houses were quite suitable for storing tools, forced overnight stays and rest. But then we had no idea that they would become the basis for another “house”!
It was planned to build a bathhouse, a main house and a guest house on the site.
At first we were not building a dacha, but a house for permanent residence. And for the first year after the construction of the guest house was completed, we actually lived there. With a small child! The ecology is wonderful, the places are beautiful, a wonderful sanatorium across the lake, my home village is 5 minutes away... But almost all the residents of our village visit their homes sporadically, like summer residents. In winter it turns out somehow dull and wild. Plus, my husband’s work is tied to the city and frequent trips back and forth became tiresome - we returned to the apartment. My child and I now spend the summer in the village and almost every weekend.
Let's return to the construction site. The idea to use cabins (they are made of sandwich panels on a metal frame) as the basis for a guest house arose by chance. I wanted to build it quickly and as economically as possible. Once the idea was sketched out on paper, the rest was a matter of technique.
Two cabins were placed in the corners, the walls were formed by lining with powerful timber and covered with rough boards. The double wooden floor was insulated with wood chips and sprinkled with lime. The same insulation was done on the walls from the inside.
The second level of the house was again “provided” by cabins, two I-beams and one channel. Our cabins connected them together. The roof was insulated with mineral wool. On the outside, the walls were covered with wind- and moisture-proof film, insulated with polystyrene foam (50 mm) and covered with blockhouse.
We bought the windows at a sale with a 30-40% discount and already made openings for them. Some of them (for example, balcony doors) hit the mark according to the plan, but attic doors would probably now be looked for by others.
For heating, we purchased a Gomel fireplace stove with a water circuit and an electric boiler.
Later, a balcony and a terrace were added to the house.
Now - more about how everything works inside.
In one of the former cabins (now a small room 200x300 cm) there is a bathroom, in the other there is a children's room for my daughter.
The remaining spaces (kitchen, dining and living areas) are combined, except for a small dressing room on the second level.
For interior decoration we used wood, MDF panels and linoleum. The cabinets, kitchen furniture, and cabinets in the bathroom are made by hand. Large chain lights above the dining area are made from decorative candle boxes.
My husband and I made the items for the terrace, except for the sun loungers. For example, the yellow floor lamp is a drum from a washing machine on a plastic pipe, and the panel of four pictures on the wall is made of ceramic tiles left over from apartment renovations.
Sewing of the spotted covers was ordered from a seamstress, but I made the green pillows myself. The yellow painting is a piece of fiberboard painted with leftover paint from a floor lamp and a pattern of different laces.
The flower pots on the windowsill are old bulk food cans, painted silver and filled with pebbles mixed with glue and “plants” cut out of children’s plastic cubes. My husband made the lamps himself! As, indeed, the table (the base is welded from a pipe) and benches. The coffee table is a wooden tabletop and legs from an old rusty metal stool. We got the double-glazed windows in aluminum frames on the terrace for nothing, they were used.
Of course, our house still needs some improvements. There are no baseboards, no corners here and there, the finishing is not finished... However, our experience, perhaps, will be useful for someone.
It is possible to build a habitable house in different ways, but, of course, only if you have a great desire!
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Many people have summer cottages outside the city, but not all of them are equipped for living. Some use the land as a vegetable garden, while others are just planning to build a house on it. But coming to the dacha in the morning and then leaving in the evening back to the city is not convenient for everyone, and sometimes you don’t even want to. After all, spending time away from the bustle of the city, enjoying fresh air and birdsong in the garden is a pleasure.
But to come to the dacha and stay there for a while, you will need shelter. The construction of a full-fledged residential building will take a lot of time and money, but equipping a small country house from a change house will appeal to every owner of a country plot of land.
A house from a change house can become either a permanent place of residence in a country house during the warm season, or temporary while a full-fledged residential building is being built. It is worth noting that you can live in a change house throughout the entire calendar year if you equip it with heating, electricity and water supply. And after the construction of the cottage is completed, the change house can be sold or left as a utility room. Read more about what a change house is, what it is made of and how such a country house is used in our article.
A small country house from a change house, equipped with an open terrace Source www.remontnik.ru
Types of cabins
Manufacturers offer a fairly wide range of cabins that can be equipped with everything necessary for both permanent and temporary residence. According to their purpose, cabins are divided into:
intended for country utility premises;
residential cabins for temporary residence of workers or the owner himself.
can play the role of a manager’s or foreman’s office.
Change houses also come in construction, country and block containers, and according to their design they are divided into:
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lumber.
frame.
Most often, the cabins are manufactured at the factory and if you decide to order them, they will be delivered by truck already assembled. As for the dimensions of the cabins, they are calculated so that the structure can easily fit into the back of a truck or trailer.
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Features of block containers
For some reason, the very word “container” is immediately associated with metal and the idea appears that it will be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. But not all containers are metal; moreover, their walls and ceilings are insulated and finished both inside and out. Manufacturers of modular containers take utmost care to ensure that the use of such cabins is as comfortable as possible.
Metal container block used as a utility unit Source www.remontnik.ru
As mentioned above, block containers are not only made of metal, they are also made of wood. Metal structures are most often used as construction cabins, the standard dimensions of which are 2.5x6 m, and the ceiling height is 2.2 m. As has already become clear, the frame of such cabins consists of metal, the outside of the structure is finished with galvanized corrugated sheets, and the inside is covered with dry wooden lining , PVC panels or fiberboard, MDF paneling or hardboard. Mineral wool is used as insulation. The doors of the cabin are made of fiberboard, and the windows, measuring 1x1.2 m, are equipped with double glazing. Buyers are given the opportunity to install partitions in the change house to create several rooms.
Manufacturers of metal block containers provide a five-year warranty on the operation of the cabin.
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People most often buy a residential trailer made of wood when they are going to build a summer house or to live in them on a country plot during the warm season during vacation. Therefore, such cabins are also called “country houses”. Wooden block containers are also used as utility units, summer kitchens, or equipped with everything necessary for year-round living.
Wood structures are much warmer and lighter than metal ones. Wooden lining is used as finishing both outside and inside. As for the dimensions of the cabin and the size of the windows, they are the same for metal and wooden block containers.
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Block containers can be used for more than fifteen years. Entire modular houses are built from such cabins by connecting them together and removing partitions. And if you put the structures on top of each other, you will get a two-story house.
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On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer house design services. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.
A small country house made of two block containers with a canopy and an open terrace on the second floor Source pinterest.ca
Country cabins
Like block containers, country cabins are made of metal and wood.
The latter are best used for living in the warm season, and metal cabins are excellent for year-round use. Metal structures, thanks to corrugated sheeting, better withstand changes in weather conditions.
The interior of the country cabins is finished with fiberboard or wooden lining. The latter finishing option is more suitable for permanent residence. Country cabins have separate rooms, a utility block, a toilet and a shower, and this is their main feature.
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Wooden country houses, in turn, are divided into frame, panel and timber.
Panel dacha cabins
The cheapest type of wooden country house is a panel house. Such structures are not designed for long-term use, but due to their low cost they are in great demand among summer residents during the construction of a house. For the exterior finishing of panel structures, they do not use solid lining, but the inside of the walls is sheathed with fiberboard.
Foam plastic or glass wool is used as insulation. The floor in the cabin is made of planks, 21 mm thick, and the roof is iron. Country panel houses are highly susceptible to changes in geometric dimensions, since their design does not provide stiffening ribs.
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Frame-type country cabins
The most optimal option in terms of price and quality is a frame country house. A wooden beam measuring 50x50 mm is used as a base, giving the structure stability and the ability to withstand loads.
The final cost of a frame cabin depends on the material used for interior and exterior decoration. Manufacturers offer a choice of fiberboard, plywood or lining.
Important! The most expensive finishing option is lining, which, if the cabin shrinks, does not swell or bulge like other materials, which also absorb moisture well and change their geometric dimensions.
The floor in the frame change house is double - consists of a rough and finishing floor board measuring 32 mm. A layer of mineral wool 50 mm thick is used as insulation for walls, floors and ceilings. The structure also has a vapor barrier - glassine or polyethylene film.
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Summer cottages made of timber
The most expensive, but at the same time more durable, is a country house made of coniferous timber measuring 100x150 mm. Wall decoration in this design is usually not provided, and the ceiling, doors and internal partitions of the country house are made of lining. Manufacturers offer to choose the type of roof - single- or double-slope, but the first is usually used for buildings up to 5 m.
If a log cabin is installed in an area where the winter air temperature does not drop below -10 degrees, then you can do without additional insulation of the structure, but only on the condition that the production process was not disrupted during the manufacture of temporary housing. If the timber is tightly laid and secured with metal staples, and the seams are insulated with tow or flax, only in this case can you count on high strength and heat retention inside the room.
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How change houses are equipped for a residential building
For a comfortable stay, cabins made from cabins are equipped with all necessary communications, divide the total area into rooms, and connect several cabins into one solid structure. Minimum number of rooms in a country house:
- kitchen;
- bedroom;
- bathroom;
- utility block
A bedroom in a country house can be equipped with a ceiling Source mebel-go.ru
If more than two people live in a cabin, then due to limited space, bunk beds are installed in the bedroom; for this, a room width of 2.5 meters is sufficient. Country houses made from cabins must be connected to the following communications:
- electricity;
- water supply;
- sewerage
To eliminate the occurrence of emergency situations, communications must be connected by specialists.
In a country house, it is necessary to make heating out of the change house, which is often a conventional solid fuel stove. If there is a backup source of electricity in case of a power outage, then the shed should be heated using electric heaters.
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It is possible to install a hot water boiler and a radiator system. This option is especially convenient when the house is built from two or more cabins. In this case, one boiler is sufficient, in which the heated coolant will be transferred through pipes to the combined rooms.
Country house made from a cabin, equipped with a solid fuel stove Source artsrepublik.com
The advantage of using several cabins on the site is the possibility of combining them with each other without compromising strength.
The use of two cabins, which are installed at a distance of 3 m from each other, can significantly increase the living space of the house. When equipping such a country house, you can accommodate significantly more people due to the fact that the kitchen and bathroom will be equipped in a separate shed.
To ensure that the space between the containers is also used for its intended purpose, two walls are made that will unite the cabins, and a common roof is mounted on top. Thus, the house turns out to be quite suitable for living throughout the year.
The space between the cabins can be used not only for living, but also for placing a car. In this case, instead of one wall connecting the cabins, it is necessary to equip a gate. Also, the middle part can be used as a storage room or workshop.
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The construction of a house from several cabins is clearly shown:
If a house consisting of two cabins will be used by only one or two people, then it is advisable to heat only one cabin and use the rest of the space exclusively for economic purposes.
A house of two cabins with a common gable roof Source assz.ru
A house of two cabins with an open terrace in the middle Source tipicyw.pw
Variants of houses from cabins - photo examples
When choosing a house from cabins, you can go through projects endlessly, especially if you want something original and comfortable. Manufacturers of cabins offer consumers a huge number of different functional options for country houses, from standard to large and two-tiered. If you order several cabins at once to furnish one house, you will be offered many ready-made solutions for connecting them.
In the photo below is a project of a change house with a canopy. By extending the roof a little, you can install a canopy that will protect the front door from precipitation. Aesthetically, this design looks much better than a standard change house.
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If the cabins are placed at right angles, as in the photo below, you will get a very interesting design.
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From several cabins you can make a capital modular structure suitable for year-round use.
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If you need to accommodate a large number of people in a small area, you can install a two-story building.
Source kak-stroy.ru
Multi-storey buildings can be built from cabin modules to accommodate workers.
Source: seattlehelpers.org
Conclusion
Cabin houses are very popular. Firstly, this is an inexpensive and convenient option for temporary residence, housing workers, equipping a summer kitchen in a private household or utility room. Secondly, several cabins make quite original houses for permanent residence. And most importantly, the cabins are mobile; if you need to move your cabin to another site or even to another city, this is easy to do by hiring a truck.
It becomes relevant when there is no place for rest and storage of equipment on its territory. When funds are limited, but the problem of lack of temporary housing becomes acute, the best option is to build a trailer like a cabin. The advantages of such a structure and methods of its installation will be discussed further.
Stylish project and design of a country house from a carriage
The house is an attribute of country life. It is possible to build it with your own hands, but it all depends on the source material. Let's consider all the advantages that cabin houses in the form of trailers have:
Disadvantages include the inability to retain heat in winter, as well as the unreliability of the structure itself regarding break-ins and penetrations of ill-wishers.
Very fast and inexpensive construction
The answer to this question interests many people who are interested in the idea of building a trailer with their own hands. As for the cost, we can say that it will definitely be less than a wooden or metal analogue of the change house. And the fact how quickly such a house can be made directly depends on the professionalism of the builder.
However, even inexperienced novice builders can complete the job in just two days.
Project and layout of a modular house for a summer residence
This is several times faster than sheet iron.
Stages of construction of a country house
Without anyone's help it is quite possible. Let's look at this process in more detail, dividing it into stages.
Stage 1. Creating a project. Before construction begins, measurements of the area are taken. The project includes the following elements:
- , which helps to graphically present information about building elements and prevent all sorts of defects before construction begins;
- Technical justification - it includes calculations of the amount of building materials, which is determined by simple mathematical calculations;
- The diagram and plan will help you evaluate how harmoniously the temporary house fits into the surrounding area.
The project should describe as accurately and in detail exactly what the house will be like, what elements it will consist of and what dimensions it will have.
Layout of a country house from a construction trailer
You can sketch out the project yourself on paper, or you can use a special graphic editor that will do this work for you.
Stage 2. Clearing the area of debris. Particular attention should be paid to the soil. It needs to be leveled as much as possible using any construction mats, well compacted and compressed.
Stage 3. Purchase of construction materials and components. In this case, it is recommended to take the material “in reserve”, since during operation it may be necessary to replace individual parts of the house. You will need the following materials:
- Bars;
- Ruberoid;
- Roofing material (metal profiles, corrugated sheets, lining, wood);
- Insulation (foil and glass wool).
If you want to save on building materials, you can purchase them at wholesale centers, without intermediaries. Also in fashion are prefabricated cabin trailers, which are sold ready-made.
Project of a prefabricated multi-section cabin
The customer can only assemble them according to the instructions and use them for their intended purpose. The cost of such a structure will be 10 times higher than assembling it yourself.
Stage 4. Formation of the foundation. For temporary housing there is no need to organize a full-fledged foundation.
It is quite enough to “raise” the country house 30 cm from the soil level by placing it on monoblocks. This option is the simplest and most economical and will allow you to move the car at the right time.
The perimeter of the structure is outlined and monoblocks are installed. For small dimensions, 5 monoblocks are suitable (4 in the corners and 1 in the middle of the car).
Stage 5. Do-it-yourself waterproofing. Cover the foundation with roofing felt to prevent excess moisture from getting inside the trailer.
Insulation and waterproofing of a country trailer
Stage 6. Beginning of installation. Make a frame (base) between the monoblocks. Wooden beams are suitable for these purposes. In the same way, vertical supports are erected to which the base of the wall will be attached. When the bases are ready, install the roof, making it slightly sloping. Roof roofing materials are attached at the very last moment.
Stage 7. Wall covering. Using a screwdriver, the panels are screwed to the vertical joists. On the inside, the wall is insulated with a layer of polystyrene foam or mineral wool. 
Stage 8. Arrangement of windows, doors and roof. The final stage of building a house with your own hands involves installing windows and doors, as well as covering and waterproofing the roof. For the latter, it is best to use suitable roofing materials such as tiles, bitumen or regular slate. Before laying the outer layer, the roof surface is covered with polyethylene.
If there is a porch in the plan, then its arrangement is done first.
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Size: 3.0 x 4.0 m square: 12 m2
Buy Price 120,000 rub.
Especially for our regular customers, we have developed a series of DB (change houses) in an absolutely budget version. We remind you that each product is individual and is assembled taking into account all your wishes. Any size range and remodeling. When placing an order, a guaranteed gift!
Size: 3.0 x 5.0 m square: 15 m2
Buy Price 150,000 rub.
We bring to your attention a DB (change house) in the following size range: 3.0x3.0, 3.0x4.0, 3.0x5.0, 3.0x6.0, 3.0x7.0, 3.0x8.0, 3.0x9.0 3.0x10.0 3.0x11.0 3.0x12.0 . Our homes will delight you for many years with their coziness and comfort. Insulation - mineral wool "Knauf"! Full tongue and groove floor board - 30-36 mm!
Size: 3.0 x 6.0 m square: 18 m2
Buy Price 210,000 rub.
From the many proposed house designs, you can choose the one that suits you in all respects. We invite you to choose your favorite option yourself. In any wooden house project, you can change the layout, add insulation, reduce or increase the number of windows or doors.
Size: 4.5 x 3.0 m square: 13 m2
Buy Price 135,000 rub.
Cute, graceful and charming, the small house is literally a delight to the eye. However, it will be able to please you not only with its appearance, but also with the prospect of a comfortable stay in it. Despite its apparent miniature size, it is very roomy and functional.
Size: 4.0 x 4.0 m square: 16 m2
Buy Price 160,000 rub.
The garden house is truly beautiful, practical and versatile, as it is suitable for relaxing, say, a lonely creative person in the lap of nature, as well as a newlywed couple or a married couple. An excellent option for use as a guest house. Fully insulated option!
Size: 3.5 x 4.5 m square: 15 m2
Buy Price RUB 157,500
Romance wrapped in reliability is what comes to mind when you see our cabin house No. 6. In the image of this building one can read the firm intention to serve its owner faithfully and truly for years. The most multifunctional and fully insulated building.
Size: 2.5 x 5.0 m square: 12 m2
Buy Price RUB 155,000
This option for a garden house is universal. Considering the layout and size of the house, it is safe to say that this is a truly versatile garden house. There is nothing superfluous in it, only everything you need for a comfortable stay outside the city.
Size: 3.0 x 6.0 m square: 18 m2
Buy Price 210,000 rub.
A small, neat and compact garden house is the best option for a country house for a garden plot. Its compact dimensions will require a minimum of space for its installation, which is important in our time (considering the cost of land).
Size: 5.3 x 4.0 m square: 21 m2
Buy Price RUB 212,000
The garden house takes into account a lot of positive aspects: a lot of usable space and a chic, good-quality veranda, which in the summer is an excellent option for spending leisure time or just a summer dining room. If desired, the veranda can be sewn up and insulated. As you can see, there are a lot of options.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 m square: 24 m2
Buy Price RUB 240,000
This garden house project is a real benchmark for garden housing, because... combines all the components necessary for comfortable living outside the city, and the additional space provides enormous functionality.
Size: 6.0 x 5.0 m square: 30 m2
Buy Price RUB 330,000
This project is bright and individual and, of course, it will not be identical to the huge number of gray and standard houses located in the neighborhood. For your convenience, we decided to offer the possibility of arranging an attic in the roof of the house. The attic will not be large, but it will be a great place to store utensils
Size: 4.5 x 6.0 m square: 27 m2
Buy Price RUB 337,500
With minimal loss of interior space, the exterior of the home takes on a very charming and sophisticated appearance. In addition to the porch and custom roofing system, the offset ridge of the roof gives the home a nice appearance. Great option for year-round living
Size: 2.5 x 3.0 m square: 7 m2
Buy Price RUB 214,500
Our DB No. 13 is pure charm. A true classic country house. Moreover, here is a classic style not only in appearance, but also in all the benefits that wooden village houses have. Here you will find an excellent microclimate, thanks to natural air exchange and low sound and thermal conductivity.
Size: 3.0 x 7.0 m square: 21 m2
Buy Price RUB 261,000
Just for you - another house in a series of small guest houses that we offer at an affordable price for our clients. What makes this home unique is its generous size, custom roofing system, and charming front porch.
Size: 3.0 x 7.0 m square: 21 m2
Buy Price RUB 231,000
If you are looking for blissful peace among the raging sea of everyday problems, then we present to your attention DB No. 15, which attracts and beckons to itself like a magnet, giving a feeling of well-being and balance. How nice it is to give joy to your soul at the end of a working week by visiting such an incredibly sweet and charming house.
Size: 5.0 x 5.0 m square: 25 m2
Buy Price RUB 337,500
This project is done with a bay window. The design of the bay window is thought out in such a way as to visually increase the space of the room. In addition to the room, there are additional rooms and a small terrace. It is also possible to remodel the house by changing the number and length of partitions, etc.
Size: 5.0 x 4.0 m square: 20 m2
Buy Price 200,000 rub.
The house is simply sweet and charming, a real embodiment of the dream of comfort and coziness. It exudes calmness and that inexplicable feeling in which well-being and beauty are intertwined. One gets the feeling that a truly healthy and happy family can live here.
Size: 4.0 x 6.0 m square: 24 m2
Buy Price RUB 297,000
This project is a very interesting solution for a small country house on your site. Despite only having one floor, this holiday home is a great place for a small family to have a great time without feeling the need for space. The very elegant appearance of the house will attract attention.
Size: 9.0 x 7.0 m square: 63 m2
Buy Price 693,000 rub.
Our project for House No. 19 is simply the embodiment of simplicity and comfort. At first glance, the house captivates with its good quality, reliability, and fundamental nature. This project will appeal to those who value quality, simplicity and clarity of lines. In terms of its size, the house is quite luxurious and spacious.