Today, many are tired of the noise of city life and seek to buy or build housing outside the city. If you have purchased suburban area and planning to start construction there, pay attention to the house in the German style.

German style house facade

The house, built in the German style, is distinguished by the rigor and simplicity of details, the rationality and practicality of the appearance of the building. On the facades of houses in the German style there are no pretentious elements and other sculptural decorations.

Today, one of the most popular German architectural styles is that which is characterized by vertical frame structures, diagonal braces and horizontal beams. Moreover, beam structures are most often made in contrasting shades compared to the main background of the building. On the facades of German-style houses, half-timbered elements are perfectly combined with natural or artificial stone trim.

German style may contain elements. Such houses with pointed roofs and vertical elongated windows look catchy and outstanding. A one-story house with a German-style veranda often has columns that have not only a decorative function, but also serve reliable support for the roof of the veranda.

The German-style house with protruding bay windows looks great. At their expense, the living area in the house increases, and bay windows glazed around the entire perimeter of the building serve as a wonderful decoration for the house.

Interior decoration of the house in the German style

The interior design of the rooms of the house in the German style is practical and reliable. The rooms are light, as the German style suggests the presence of large windows and even glazed roofs.

The German interior is dominated by muted, calm and warm tones. The combination of a dark floor and light walls is considered traditional.

Furniture for a German-style room is distinguished by practicality, accuracy and high quality workmanship. Only natural and simple materials are used for its production.

Since ancient times, German architecture has been famous for its beauty and practicality. As in other countries, it has come a long way from Romanesque and Gothic to high-tech, from castles and half-timbered buildings to ultra-modern buildings. Due to its solidity and economy, German architecture has become the epitome of high quality and rationality. Some elements of old houses - for example, half-timbered houses - are still used in construction. modern buildings. And university students study the works of the famous German designer Ernst Neufert and follow in their work the standards and patterns he found.

House with imitation fachwerk on the facade

The 20th century was a turning point in the history of Germany in general, and in particular in design and architecture, marking a consistent departure from the classics. With the advent of the Bauhaus school in the 1920s, modernism gradually supplanted other architectural styles. The architects abandoned the ornament on the facades, simplified the shape of the buildings, subordinating it to the function. These principles were also reflected in post-war architecture, when designers deliberately avoided any historical analogies and preferred to create "from scratch". The practicality of the building and its efficiency, both during construction and during operation, came to the fore. Architects are actively exploring new materials and technologies to improve energy efficiency and manage the home with ease. In recent decades, projects of "smart" houses with the use of automation and computer technology have been increasingly developed.

The architecture of a private house combines traditional and modern elements: simple form buildings and gable roof appeared in a new interpretation, and zinc roofing, which has long been known in construction, has spread to the entire surface of the house. Klaus Schlossen Architekten

1. Distinctive features of the German house

Private architecture in Germany is quite diverse. As in Russia, here you can find both ultra-modern buildings and quite traditional buildings. In addition, many cities with old houses have been preserved throughout the country, which were reconstructed in connection with the new realities of life. If we talk about newly built buildings, then most of them are being built according to standard designs.

Many residents of Germany live in individual cottages in small towns, and go to work in the nearest metropolis. There are both single-family houses (Einfamilienhaus) and duplexes (Zweifamilienhaus). Having studied the German catalogs of private houses for the middle class, we can note the general principles for designing modern suburban housing in Germany. Practicality, economy, rationality - these features that distinguish the entire German architecture as a whole underlie each private project. This approach is manifested both in planning and facade solutions.

The structure of the German house is simple and concise. No frills, no impractical and economically unjustified decorations and architectural elements:

The shape of the houses is close to a square; additional volumes are often attached to it. This can be an entrance group that forms a balcony on the second floor, or a garage attached to the house or connected to it by a covered terrace;

The building consists of two floors, or one floor with an attic;

The roof is most often gable (sometimes four-slope);

There are no turrets in the architecture of the house, but there are bay windows and balconies.

The plan of the building forms a rectangle. It is complemented by the volume of the entrance group, which serves as a balcony on the second floor. Kampa

The project from the "ABC of Construction". Architect Alexey Kilevnik.

The style of a modern house relies heavily on the principles inherent in functionalism and minimalism. Unlike traditional German half-timbered architecture, functionalism implies a complete absence of rigid canons and the use of new possibilities of modern building materials. The main attention is paid to the function of this or that element. The form is determined by the function, and the facade is determined by the form.

Similar principles are declared in minimalism. Buildings in this style are usually built according to individual projects, and are more expressive. Ease of execution, lack of decor and embellishments, natural materials in the decoration, a single color scheme, simple geometric shapes - these are features style. Particular attention is paid to the effects associated with natural light. Therefore, cottages in this style are characterized by the presence of windows on the entire wall and flat roofs with glass fragments.

All this is reflected in the facade solutions of German houses, among which common features can be distinguished:

- balconies, terraces, awnings, large roof extensions, which provide a variety of facade solutions that give the building individuality;

The additional volume of the loggia gives expressiveness to a building that is simple in form. Juretzka Architekten

- large areas glazing, corner and panoramic windows, double glazing;

Large area of ​​glazing makes a typical rural house prominent representative contemporary private architecture. Landau+Kindelbacher

Lack of decor on the facade;

The use of large undivided planes of a homogeneous material or one color;

Light textured plaster and black wooden planken form an expressive contrast. Drevohaus

Space-planning solutions correspond to the structure of the house and are built according to general principles:

The living room and dining room, as a rule, are combined into a single space;

The kitchen is most often not isolated by solid partitions, but is separated from the common space by a piece of furniture (bar counter, shelving) or a decorative wall. The absence of partitions and corridors, the combination of several functional areas in one space creates a feeling of spaciousness, saves usable space. As a result, prerequisites for interesting interior solutions arise;

A single space of the kitchen-living room in the interior. Landau+Kindelbacher

The total area of ​​the three main functional areas of the main room (living room + dining room + kitchen) is approximately 40-70 m2;

The entrance block is separated by partitions (entrance hall, toilet, wardrobe, stairs);

Plan of the first floor in a typical house. Kampa

The apparent dryness of rectangular spaces is often enriched with rectangular bay windows - both on one floor and double-height;

On the second floor there are traditionally private apartments (bedrooms, office, bathroom, wardrobe);

All rooms are separated by partitions, most often of a broken shape, for the functional arrangement of furniture, equipment and more efficient use of space;

In the layout of the building you can find all the characteristic features german home. Most of the first floor is occupied by the combined space of the kitchen, dining room and living room. A single-flight staircase leads to the second floor. complex shape bedrooms and bathroom allows you to divide the premises into functional areas. Drevohaus

To move between floors, a single-flight staircase is often used, and a spacious illuminated staircase hall is arranged on the second floor.

A single-flight staircase leads to a lighted hall on the second floor. Klaus Schlossen Architekten

2. Building a house according to a German project

German practicality and rationality often attract future homeowners from Russia. Simple and discreet, and at the same time very functional, German-style houses are very popular. How promising foreign projects are and how they take root on Russian soil is clearly demonstrated by the history of the construction of the “German” house by the Azbuka Stroitelstva company.

House project

The project of a cottage with a total area of ​​219 m2, created by a German architectural and construction bureau, interested our potential customer. In 2009, he took photographs of the exterior and interior of an exhibition model in Germany and turned to ABC Construction with a request to develop an AR (architectural section) and a KR (constructive section) and subsequently build a house according to this project.

Having studied the photographic materials, our specialists analyzed the architectural and space-planning solutions of the cottage, which the customer liked so much. Rectangular in plan, the cottage is crowned with a traditional gable hip roof. Symmetrical facades attract with their purity and clarity. The French windows of the first and second floors lined up in one line give lightness to the end facades with hip gables. On the second floor, the windows are decorated with a metal balcony railing.

Exhibition sample of a German house. Corner rustications in the color of white frontal boards, window and door frames make the facades festive and elegant.

The "visiting card" of the project is two symmetrically located volumes that adjoin the rear facade and together create a U-shaped composition. This is a glazed room. winter garden, combined with the living room, and a covered terrace, access to which is designed from the dining room. With their proportions and the shape of the roof, the extensions repeat the canopy over the porch of the main entrance and form a small patio between them - an isolated cozy space for family vacation in the open air.

A distinctive feature of the layout of the cottage is a light translucent staircase located in the center of the house. This planning "highlight" attracted the attention of the customer.

As the main compositional dominant, the staircase conditionally builds the boundaries of the main functional areas: the hall, kitchen, dining room, living room, while providing a view of the entire space. Thanks to light and openwork structures and a wide stair hatch, the hall on the second floor is clearly visible and becomes part of the overall volume, visually expanding it.

An openwork staircase located in the center of the building provides a through view of the entire front space.

As planned by the designers, the staircase does not adjoin load-bearing structures and building partitions. Like a sculpture, it can be freely walked around from all sides. Thus, the functional object has turned into a kind of core of the house, around which life processes revolve in the literal and figurative sense.

Lightness, airiness and additional volume to the two-height space of the living room are given by five window openings cut in the truncated roof gable. These windows also illuminate the staircase hall on the second floor. Such a detail makes the interior more diverse, and the facade of the building - rich and interesting.

The second floor is attic, but due to the sufficient height of the walls to the roof slope, the space is cozy and functional. The living quarters and bathrooms are equipped with sloped skylights, which not only saturate the space with daylight, but also noticeably enliven the interior.

Skylights make the space on the second floor bright and cozy.

Construction history

For various reasons, the "German" project was not implemented. But photographs of the cottage attracted another of our customers. These design solutions almost fully met his requirements and wishes for the organization inner space, the composition of the premises and the architecture of the building.

However, the customer wished to make some changes to the design and layout of the building in order to adapt the project to his needs, Russian climatic conditions and the existing building materials market. The construction process was preceded by the design stage, as a result of which the house underwent a number of changes.

The cold climate required a warm vestibule, which turned into a covered terrace of the main entrance. For the same reason, stained-glass glazing of the winter garden was abandoned, replacing it with walls with a large window opening. To increase the living space, I had to abandon the second light in the living room. In its place, an office appeared in the attic. For better lighting, five windows were combined into a continuous tape block.

Ribbon attic windows provide good insolation to the office.

The terrace adjoining the dining room also became warm. A home theater was set up in this room. At the request of the customer, in place of the living room on the first floor, our specialists designed a rest room with a steam room, a shower room and a bathroom. A small redevelopment also affected the group of technical premises.

Standard windows with a window sill height of 0.9 m instead of French ones - from floor to ceiling - helped to improve the heat engineering of the house, which is important in winter. On the second floor, the height of the windows remained the same, but here they arranged a balcony with a wooden railing and access from two rooms. A ventilation unit lined with stone appeared on the facade of the house - it runs in the outer wall of the technical room.

The end facade of the house has undergone changes: on the first floor, the height of the windows has decreased, and a balcony has appeared on the second.

Despite all these changes, our designers have retained the artistic image of the cottage, space-planning structure and, of course, the main feature of the interior space - a sculptural staircase in the very center of the house. The construction of the building under this project was carried out by our company in 2010.

The end facade of the house has undergone changes: on the first floor, the height of the windows has decreased, and a balcony has appeared on the second.

For economic reasons and the aesthetic preferences of the customer, our architects have shifted the decorative accents in the exterior of the house. Snow-white rustication and architraves were abandoned, and the expensive dark facing brick of the outer walls was replaced with light-colored brick. At the same time, to preserve the contrast, window frames, frontal boards and drainage systems were made in dark colors. For more reliable operation of the roof with a large number of valleys and ribs, it was decided to replace metal tiles with bituminous tiles.

Despite all these changes, our designers have retained the artistic image of the cottage, space-planning structure and, of course, the main feature of the interior space - a sculptural staircase in the very center of the house. The construction of the building under this project was carried out by our company in 2010.

Soon on our website we will present you new photos of the interiors of this house, as well as a video interview with its owners.

Currently, we are actively cooperating with the German architectural and construction bureau Anke Disterheft. Leading specialists and management of Azbuka Stroitelstva often visit Germany, where they exchange experience with German colleagues, improve their skills, study new technologies and materials in construction.

We have accumulated a large number of ideas for the design and construction of country houses based on German standards and technologies. a lot of original literature on German architecture. If you are interested in the material of this article, we are always waiting for you in the ABC of Construction.

Back in the distant 15th century, the first half-timbered houses in Germany were built. They combined elegant lightness along with reliable, warm and very durable housing. Over time, the style spread throughout Europe. That's how it was created appearance a large number of cities. Relatively recently, interest in this style has revived, and Russia has become no exception. It should be noted right away that there is a half-timbered house construction and facade decoration in the same style.

To build a half-timbered house, it is necessary to acquire certain skills in the construction of a rigid frame, braces and beams that could take on all the load-bearing loads, including the weight of the roof. After the frame is ready and installed on the foundation, the installation of the roof will be carried out, you can proceed to the next step. Now you need to fill the internal space of the frame. This can be done using different building materials. In the 15th century, rubble, stone and bricks were used for this. Today it is possible to use lighter materials with high thermal insulation properties.

As for the facade decoration in the half-timbered style, this is a kind of “make-up” of the finished house. For its device, as a rule, polyurethane false beams are used. In this article, you will learn how to build a half-timbered house, about the architectural features of such a structure. In addition, it will outline how to properly finish the facade under the fachwerk.

architectural features

The basis of the house is a power frame made of timber, steel or reinforced concrete. The structure combines horizontal beams, vertical posts, as well as inclined and diagonal braces. Outside, the frame is not masked, because this feature is the highlight of the style. The load-bearing elements seem to separate the facade of the building, giving it expressiveness.

In the past, the interframe space was filled with adobe. Now, foam blocks, bricks, aerated concrete, double-glazed windows and various types of the latest generation of insulation are used for this. Ideally, modern half-timbered houses are glazed up to 75%. But, in a harsh climate in the Russian lands, such construction is often unprofitable. As a result, wall decoration in the fachwerk style, with the use of overhead decorative elements, has become more widespread.

Note! The roof of the half-timbered house is made gable with wide overhangs, without an attic. This special design protects the structure from the negative effects of atmospheric adverse factors.

In the old days as roofing material used natural tiles. Nowadays, this material is very expensive, so most often. Building a half-timbered house with your own hands is quite realistic, the main thing is to study the design features and clearly follow the project.

The half-timbered house has a high energy efficiency. This is possible due to the use of modern heaters in construction. The advantages of the structure should also include stability and strength. The special design of the frame provides an opportunity to save on construction, because the walls need less brick or aerated concrete. In addition, the weight of the house is significantly reduced, which makes it possible to build it even on piles.

So, the parts of the frame should be assembled separately from each other. In their place, they, like a designer, are assembled using a lift. Most often, the basis of the design is a planed, polished glued beam, made from varieties conifers wood. It is treated with special antiseptic and antifungal agents, which protects the wood from temperature extremes, moisture, mold and insects. Sometimes metal beams are used for the frame. This only improves the strength of the house. However, its price will increase significantly, because metal is more expensive than wood.

Upon completion of the assembly of the wooden frame of the half-timbered house, the bars should be sanded and treated with special compounds. After that, it is necessary to immediately carry out the installation of the roof. This will help strengthen the structure and protect it from precipitation. At the final stage, the empty space of the frame should be filled, after which you can proceed with the installation of windows and doors.

Like all types of building structures, half-timbered houses have undergone some changes. Modern features of the house are more focused on roof overhangs and massive beams. Wooden roundings are no longer used. Externally, the half-timbered house resembles a combination of timeless classic styles - Japanese and European. Usage large glasses led to the improvement of the style, which acquired a new name - glass fachwerk.

Note! You should not think that it will be cold in a half-timbered glass house, because energy-saving special double-glazed windows are used for its construction, which are made from low-emission glass with argon filling. Although outwardly, the house may seem fragile, in fact this impression is very deceptive.

The half-timbered glass house is saturated with light, which has a beneficial effect on the health and mood of its inhabitants. There is another modern materialused to fill the walls of a half-timbered house - these are cement-bonded particle boards (DSP). What's this? It is a rectangular sheet made from Portland cement and wood shavings. Special chemical compounds are added to it that protect against mold, fungus and moisture. DSP is relatively inexpensive, moreover, it has excellent sound and heat insulation properties. The material has low bending strength, however, it perfectly withstands longitudinal loads. And this makes it possible to strengthen the frame. Aerated concrete is also economical, it is very convenient to finish, has high thermal insulation characteristics.

Fachwerk style imitation

The house, which will be finished in half-timbered style, can be cinder block, brick or wooden. The most commonly used base material is polyurethane. Bars and boards are made from it, which can be distinguished from natural wood extremely difficult even at a short distance. This material is resistant to moisture, mold, precipitation and insects. It does not deform and does not crack. And the cost of polyurethane beams is much lower than that of their natural wood counterparts.

Fachwerk house facade decoration- this is a great solution! Polyurethane boards are installed using liquid nails. Before you buy glue, take a look at the instructions. It is very important that liquid nails are suitable for outdoor work. After all, the glue must be resistant to temperature extremes and precipitation. A miter saw and a circular saw should be used to fit the joints and make clean cuts. If you decide to fill the DSP frame, then the plates can be easily cut with a jigsaw or grinder. Paint the cut blanks with water-soluble or oil paints. After the DSP has dried, they can be screwed to the beams, filling the space between them. A house that is sheathed with panels is warmer, it has better soundproofing of the walls. This technology is great for sheathing houses made of bricks and blocks that have worn out a lot. An example of such half-timbered houses can be seen in the photo.

If you decide to make a half-timbered house with your own hands, then pre-plaster all the walls. After they are completely set, paint the walls in some light tone. To do this, use an acrylic emulsion. False beams should have a contrasting color, such as brown or black. Today, you can purchase a composition in a specialized store that gives the board a patina effect.

Note! All overhead parts should be opened with paint in 2-3 layers, dried, and only after that they can be attached to the wall according to the project drawing. On the paintwork materials not worth saving. Otherwise, the house will have to be repainted every year!

If you decide to use natural boards as false beams, then treat them with antiseptics, and then paint them on both sides, including the ends.

The technology of the natural board finishing process

Before proceeding with the facade decoration, it is important to make a working drawing. To do this, check with authentic half-timbered houses.

Note! The layout of the imitation of beams should correspond as closely as possible to the principles of building half-timbered houses, because otherwise this idea loses all meaning. The panels that fill the frame are tied to the structure of the house.

Beams, braces, crossbars, top and bottom trim should look like carriers. In no case should they be allowed to look like decorative elements.

To do the job, you will need the following tool:

1. Roulette and level.
2. Electric drill.
3. Marker for marking.
4. Saws - face and circular.
5. Hacksaw for metal.
6. metal anchors.
7. Trowel and grinder.

Moreover, you will need a dry mortar, a synthetic universal adhesive, a sealant, a reinforcing mesh made of fiberglass. The main material will be glued board or polyurethane, as well as insulation. Lumber should first be cut to size, then sanded, treated with an antiseptic and painted.

At the first stage of finishing the facade, glue insulation boards to the outer walls. If you want your house to be environmentally friendly, then the best material is foamed polymer. After that, select the grooves for the board in the plates. To cut the polymer, you should use a special hacksaw or, in extreme cases, a sharp knife. Initially, select the thickness of the board so that a sufficient layer of insulation remains under it. This will prevent the formation of unwanted cold bridges. Glued insulation boards should create a flat plane that does not have depressions and protrusions. This is due to the fact that subsequently an adhesive composition should be applied to it, and then let it grab. Then press the fiberglass mesh into the adhesive. It will serve as a reinforcing layer for plaster.

Nail false beams to the wall through the insulation layer. First, install the racks and beams, and then the braces. Fill the gaps between the board and the polystyrene foam with sealant. After the final crystallization of the glue, you can start plastering, and then painting in the desired color.

What builders need to know

Fachwerk-style facade decoration is applicable only for low-rise buildings. The width of the elements that imitate the power frame must be at least 15 cm, while the minimum distance between the posts is 60 cm. The frame posts can be mounted flush with the facade, or, conversely, they can protrude above the wall surface. False beams are fixed using the same method.

The visual division of the floors can be emphasized by two or three rows of beams arranged horizontally. As for window frames, they should have a fine binding. Facade doors for fachwerk should be deaf, without glazing. The overall picture of the style will not be balanced if there are few or, conversely, a lot of dark beams on a light wall. All technical elements of the house must be brought in accordance with the half-timbered style. The foundation should be lined with natural stone. The plastered surface of the house can be decorated, for example, floral ornament or emblems. The traditional fachwerk includes tracing the details of the frame with a bold black line. So, the beams will appear visually more massive and more reliable. If you decide to implement

Fachwerk decoration - how to transform the facade of the house with the help of DSP and boards

29 November, 2016
Specialization: master in construction drywall constructions, finishing works and laying of floor coverings. Installation of door and window blocks, facade finishing, installation of electrics, plumbing and heating - I can give detailed advice on all types of work.

Many people associate the half-timbered style with the charm of small towns. Western Europe. But if you wish, you can decorate your house in a detailed way. Read this review and you will see how simple and easy it is to create a corner of Bavaria in your yard.

Description of the workflow

In the original, the style involves the construction of a frame of thick timber and filling the space with insulation. We will use a modern solution that is suitable for any type of facade and can be done in a few days. The option I have considered is far from the only one, but the simplest and most reliable of all.

Stage 1 - collecting the necessary materials

Before starting work, you need to stock up on everything you need, the list of basic materials is presented in the table.

Stage 2 - tool collection

When finishing the facade under fachwerk, the following devices are needed:

• If the frame will be attached to the walls with dowels, a puncher with a drill of the required diameter is required;
• A screwdriver is needed both for tightening self-tapping screws and for drilling holes in the DSP. Therefore, do not forget to stock up on nozzles and drills 3.5-4 mm (suitable for metal);

• Slabs are cut using a grinder with a disc for concrete. Cutting boards and bars can be performed both with a power tool and a hand saw;

• The plane is controlled by a level from 1 meter long, measurements and markings are performed using a tape measure, pencil and square.

Stage 3 - frame construction

First you need to make a solid and reliable base for finishing the facade. The instructions for this part of the work are as follows:

• First of all, you need to check the surfaces with a level. Find out how even they are and if there are any noticeable differences in height, if the difference is a few millimeters, then you can attach directly to the surface. If the irregularities are significant, then it is easier to use suspensions;
• The direction of the racks can be any, I personally prefer the vertical option, but you can put it horizontally, and make a crate with jumpers. The distance between the posts should not be more than 50 cm. The location is selected so that the vertical joints of the sheets fall on the bar;
• The hangers are fixed along the line of the racks at a distance of no more than 50 cm from each other. They are located perpendicular to the bar;

• Nails are hammered into the wall or dowels with self-tapping screws are placed, a cord is pulled between them for a guide. After that, the bar is attached, everything is simple here: the suspensions are bent, the element is leveled and fixed with self-tapping screws. When working, do not forget to control the plane by applying the level to several racks;
• If the wall is flat, then fastening is done directly to it. If necessary, slats or chips are placed under the bar;

Before installation, the bar must be treated with an antiseptic composition. Moreover, it is better to do this not by staining, but by dipping, constructing a trough of the required size from a film and boards.

• Insulation is inserted between the frame elements. It is cut into pieces slightly wider than the distance between the bars in order to densely fill the space. Try to lay the material so that there are as few voids under the frame as possible;

• A windproof film is laid on top of the insulation. It can be fixed with screws or a stapler. To provide the best protection heat insulator, the overlap at the joints should be at least 100 mm.

Stage 4 - fixing the DSP

Let's figure out how to attach DSP sheets to the frame:

• First you need to measure the distance between the bars to determine the optimal width of the sheets. If the finished elements do not fit, then you need to mark them and cut them with a grinder. The work is dusty, so it is better to work in a respirator;

• Then you need to drill holes, they are located in increments of 20 cm along the edges and 40 cm in the middle. The offset from the end must be at least 15 mm. The diameter of the holes should be no less than the thickness of the self-tapping screw, and preferably half a millimeter more;

At the preparation stage, treat the ends of the sheets with a strengthening primer. The primary application can be done when they are still in stacks, and the secondary application when you cut the elements.

• When attaching sheets, you need to remember a simple rule: the gap between the elements should be 3-5 mm. While you are tightening the screws, two assistants must definitely hold the DSP in the required position. The fastener is screwed in so that the cap sinks 1-2 mm below the surface level, so you close the attachment point and make it invisible;

• When the fastening is completed, you can proceed to the last part of the work: filling the seams. For this, a special weather-resistant composition is used, it is sold in buckets and applied with a spatula. When filling the seams, be sure to cover the attachment points as well, in the end you will get a result, as in the photo below.

Stage 5 - painting and decorating

At this stage, the characteristic fachwerk facade decoration will be formed, the house will take on its final form before our eyes. The workflow is:

• First of all, you need to apply a primer to the surface. It will strengthen the material and improve paint adhesion. The work is done with a roller, after applying the walls are left to dry completely;
• The paint is applied with the same roller, the composition is thoroughly mixed before use. Most often, in one layer it is not possible to achieve a uniform color, so the staining is repeated again. The second layer can be applied only after the first has completely dried;

Half-timbered finish requires the same arrangement of elements along the facade

• Boards are pre-painted in a dark color, after which measurements can be taken. According to the measurement results, the elements are marked and cut into pieces of the desired size. The main thing here is not to confuse anything and not to spoil the material, especially if you have polyurethane elements, because their price is high;

To give the facade an authentic look, you can artificially age the board by treating it with a grinder with a wire brush. It will remove the soft layers of wood and make the fibrous structure more embossed.

• Finished elements are attached either with self-tapping screws (if you have a board) or liquid nails (if you have polyurethane). In the first case, holes are drilled in the board and DSP, in the second case, glue is applied to the element, and it is pressed tightly against the attachment point.

As you can see, decorating a half-timbered house with your own hands requires some effort, but as a result you will get an original and stylish house. It will stand out against the general background with its authenticity. The photo below shows all the stages of finishing, which I described above, so that you can see the difference.

You can go even simpler and fix the boards to an existing facade, this will freshen up the look of the house. You can also use this finish indoors, it is still easier there, because it is enough to paint the walls in a light shade and attach the board.

Conclusion

If you do everything as it is written in the article, you will achieve an excellent result. Making a half-timbered house is no more difficult than tiling or plastering it. The video in this article will help you better understand certain aspects of the work, and if you have questions, then write them in the comments.

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Between all existing architectural trends, the German style attracts strong attention, which is often used in today's construction when decorating the facade parts of a building. This style is characterized by restraint and grace, uncomplicated forms.

Looking at such a facade, there is an unfeigned feeling of the fundamental nature of the house and home comfort. The demand for the German style is also greatly facilitated by the fact that it is permissible to arrange it even on a finished building. Recalling the diligence and scrupulousness of the Germans, we can say that a large amount of materials will not be needed to decorate the facade in the German style. The German style can be noted as very economical, only at the same time it is known for its rationality and originality of decoration.

Its decorative details stand out for their unpretentiousness and restraint. In the German style, bright colors, statues, intricate decorations and designs should not be used. Rationality will be the main principle. The color palette of the German style is quite limited too.

How to make a facade in the German style.

How to form a German-style wall and roof? The figure of the mansion should become classic - square or rectangular. However, some protruding elements will also be quite possible, thanks to which the living space of the building increases. The texture of the walls in the German style should be even. Regarding the roof, it is usually formed as a gable, the recommended colors are brown. If you intend to copy the German style as accurately as possible on the facade of your own home, then it is better to lay tiles on the roof. The plinth is decorated with natural stone. German-style lofts are rare. Small balconies are considered to replace them. Given these technological factors, you have the opportunity to add a thoroughbred and representative look to the facade of your home.

Decoration of windows and doors. Conditions in this segment are quite considerable. First of all, you need to remember that the German-style front door is the “highlight” of the facade. She must attract attention and stand out from the crowd. German-style windows are traditionally rectangular, although in some cases they may be arched. In addition, a distinctive feature will be the formation of multi-section windows, when the glasses are interconnected by numerous jumpers. In addition, the windows are decorated with wooden shutters, which perform only a decorative function, giving the cottage a lived-in and equipped look.

Types of facades of houses: Gothic house and half-timbered houses.

Fachwerk houses. Fachwerk is a famous style of German architecture. A characteristic feature of such buildings will be the creation of a vertical frame with longitudinal beams and diagonal braces. It is also characterized by figured beam structures. They are painted in colors that contrast with the shade of the walls, giving the building a spectacular and aesthetic appearance. Curved beams in combination with natural stone cladding or plaster look exceptionally aesthetically pleasing on the walls.

Gothic houses. Houses that are stylized as Gothic are always distinguished by originality. In the photographs, such buildings look like real medieval castles. This is facilitated by a cone-shaped roof and vertically elongated windows, which visually make the whole structure taller and more representative. Complete the look gothic house brick columns. They will be needed not only for decoration, but also perform a utilitarian function - they hold the roof of the veranda.

A German-style cottage is fashionable, original, and elegant. Each building will be unique, but at the same time so recognizable!

The difference between Germany and Italy

Everything that the Germans build is economical, rational and comfortable, and therefore beautiful! Who was in Germany, for sure, first of all, is amazed by the impressions of the streets of residential areas of the private sector. Clean, neat, very clear and some very new even if old, they seem to be built from a Lego constructor.

Even in the beauty of Italy, houses are alive, talking about their history. It is also very clean and there is no dust on the streets, which is hard to believe until you see it for yourself. Next to the brand new and freshly renovated buildings, you can find a peeling facade, on which the past, the year before last, and quite ancient, all of different colors, are visible through the upper layers of paint. Or suddenly it catches the eye with beautiful century-old shutters - taparella ... And the plants, which the sea is flooded, feel free and bloom violently and joyfully everywhere. In Italy, for comparison, the cleanliness and beauty of houses and yards is very natural and natural.

A peeling patio is not uncommon. Any artist would die of happiness to paint this plaster with a brick and a flowerpot ... But in Germany, no matter how you look, you will not find such walls ANYWHERE. Love for order is above all. Everything, literally everything, is strictly under the ruler.

If the Italians, with their seventh sense of harmony, verify the expediency of this or that detail of architecture, interior and landscape, then the Germans calculate everything. How is the classic, "Algebra to check harmony." Flowers are blooming as per instructions. Only in Germany can even plants be disciplined. The one who designed the small loggias allowed himself too much emotion and love for Gaudí…

The wild, unbridled, barbaric plant in the photo has allowed itself to grow as it pleases. In the center of Bavaria, in the city of Hitler, it seems to be growing in a free curve! Naive, it only seems. Even wild grapes are ordered. It is pinned to the wall with numerous brackets that support it and keep it in frames at the same time. So everywhere in Germany: both inside houses and outside. For comparison: italian plants break even out of bounds. Do you feel the difference in the category of freedom-discipline?

The cleanliness in Italian homes is simply brilliant. In Germany it is sterile. The photos were not processed. On the streets you really will not find a single candy wrapper with a microscope, not a single trash can. And in the house of every respectable citizen, cleanliness is like in an operating room. At first it touched my Slavic creative soul, then it tired me. And I always wanted to create at least some kind of artistic mess. It will always remain a mystery how, with love for all sorts of little things, souvenirs, coasters and ruffles, you can keep the house in such impeccability. We have any life activity generates a slight chaos. And chaos is a horror word for the Germans, the antonym of order, almost death.

Conditions for creating a German home

So, is it possible here and right now to make your house "a la Germany"? Well, nothing is impossible under the moon... Only a number of conditions must be met.

The first condition, the second and the third - is fanatical accuracy reaching to mania. You should be annoyed by the rug under the door, which does not lie at an angle of ninety degrees to the door, but is slightly offset. You cannot go to bed if the dishes in the kitchen are not all rubbed with a linen towel and laid out in orderly sparkling rows on the shelves, if the linen is not starched and ironed. Hard-working German women have long resorted to the services of specialists, keeping order in the house, and at the same time managing to earn no less than their husbands.

The fourth condition is a separate territory. The Germans love separate houses, even if they are right next to the neighbors, their own personal territory. Every true Aryan living in a metropolis works to save up for his hut.

The fifth condition is fences and fences, everything is clearly divided by partitions. This signals to the sentimental soul of the German that the border is locked up, and order will not spread anywhere. If there are no visible fences, they will be replaced sharp lines and strict morals.

The sixth condition is that everything is very sound, built at least for centuries. I deliberately meticulously peered into every square centimeter of buildings. And I did not find a single dangling curtain, not a single crooked nail head. If the boards are knocked down, then one into one tightly, the wallpaper is firmly stuck to the wall. Smooth brick and stone masonry, nothing crumbles and breathes into incense. If any impudent screw takes it into his head to get loose, he immediately puts himself in place. The ripped seam is sewn up without a trace. And they rarely break anything, because initially it was made very high quality. And furniture or appliances are thrown away when they are morally obsolete, but still work. All this “used from Germany” is picked up and transported to us, settling in “All from Germany” shops.

The seventh condition follows from the sixth and affirms only quality materials. If you are ready to follow these seven points, everything is in order. You may well have a real German house.

Stylistic features

Now we can talk about stylistic features. Form houses as close as possible to the square. That is, the width and height are equal or almost equal. The foundation is quite high, and ground floor it is customary to veneer with stone or imitate this cladding. This reason is not only the criteria of beauty. Bavaria and Saxony are prone to floods. A German-style house must withstand the onslaught of the elements. In Bavaria, they like to raise masonry to the very roof in the corners, and even in the center of the facade.

themselves walls plastered and painted almost everywhere in light colors. Almost always in shades of milk, less often in pale pastels. As you have already noticed, facade necessarily lined with wood. It can be just a simple lattice, or it can be a real work of art. wooden details— always dark, it is, and the stonework below makes them look like each other. And everything would be like in the army, but! The Germans love to decorate their houses with protruding elements - balconies and bay windows. Bay windows and balconies are always different, they are like a highlight, like a decoration. They make the houses individual and unique.

In the right corner of the photo, where there are bay windows and balconies, we have the rare happiness of seeing a fragment of an old, old house. Now he is completely different... Roofs the houses are complex, multi-slope, with attics and mansards. Often an entire apartment is placed under the very roof. Previously, they were covered with fabulously beautiful real ceramic tiles. Today, almost all of it has been replaced with metal tiles. And almost always traditional terracotta colors.

The entrance to the house is always organized by a small stairs- five to seven steps, a wooden door with windows and a canopy over it. Entrance doors are indeed quite fragile. I have not seen iron and armored anywhere. Window- rectangular, with a proportion of 2/3, or arched. Partitions traditionally divide the window into six parts. Practical Germans today have replaced almost all traditional ones with plastic ones, with white or brown frames.

Understand the love of the Germans for plants almost impossible. Some kind of strange love, but many like this clarity. Yes, yes, almost always, almost everywhere - red flowers. And so it is in Austria. It is not possible to find out why this is so, the secrets are kept under an iron lock. And why bother when all the details together create an incredibly calm, cozy atmosphere!

Layout of German houses

The house in the German style is primarily rational. Every inch of space must exist with meaning, and not just like that. Therefore, in a German house there are no blockages anywhere, no corners that you stumble upon.

It's strange, no matter how closely the Slavic "soul wide open" in the clear framework of the German house, gradually this soul gets used to the convenience, comfort and ergonomics of every inch. Begins to be imbued with expediency, which is always guided by the Germans. And when you return home, and chaos covers you from the first kilometers of your native land, you understand that this is somehow not very cool. And then you streamline, streamline and streamline everything in your life for a long time, until the boundaries are erased and spiritual comfort sets in. So the lifestyle that a German-style house obeys is not the worst in the world.

In such a house as in the photo, it is really good to live. You have planned everything well, thought it over and worked hard. And now there are no unpleasant surprises waiting for you. Everything is provided: comfort, stability and tranquility. That's what you can feel while living in such a house.

German quality is valued in all areas of activity, including in private housing construction. Traditional designs of German houses are distinguished by practicality, quality and multifunctional layouts. High level quality and attention to detail is manifested in everything - from the choice of building materials to planning solutions. The German design of private houses in many projects has the shape of a cube, and the exterior of the house is done in light color palettes.

Characteristic features of the design of German houses

In the design of the exterior, you can always notice the presence of bay windows, a balcony, wooden decor, as well as real flowers planted in pots or decorative containers. In such houses, window blocks have a classic rectangular or arched shape, sometimes with massive frames or shutters. The basement of the house, as a rule, is faced with porcelain stoneware or natural stone. German houses are most often found in an attic or two-story version with gable roof. The roof is predominantly covered with red tiles.

One of the most popular German styles is fachwerk. All projects of houses in the German half-timbered style are built from wooden beams with slopes at different angles. The distance between the beams is filled with aerated concrete, glass or white brick with insulation. An interesting feature of half-timbered houses is panoramic glazing, which looks very stylish and respectable. Regardless architectural style, all German houses have a standard layout concept and the following common features:

Attic floor with gable roof;

Rectangular shape;

The presence of a garage or shed;

Thanks to design features, in an attic house, the space under the roof slopes does not disappear.

In some projects, a basement is equipped for domestic needs or a workshop.

Everyone knows the practicality of the Germans and their rational approach to all things. This feature affects the design of private houses. Many projects of German houses, instead of a garage, provide a simple and open area for parking a car. Despite the exotic German projects, recently, they are increasingly found in suburban construction.

Typical projects German houses are impeccable in terms of rationality and ergonomics, as they imply the maximum beneficial use residential and utility rooms. In many layouts, the number of walls and partitions is reduced to a minimum. The ground floor usually houses the kitchen and dining room, which is a central gathering place for the whole family. On the second floor there are bedrooms and other rooms necessary for relaxation.

Exterior decoration of the house in the German style

Finishing work outside the house involves the processing of finished wooden or plastered walls. Some German style projects are designed with a façade that is divided into several equal segments by means of a rigid frame. The resulting cells are filled with special materials. In order to protect the foundation of the house from the negative impact of external factors, the plinth of German houses is finished with high-strength materials such as artificial or natural stone. Such an original design of the facade gives the house an attractive and extraordinary appearance.

For finishing houses, often, wide boards are used, which are fixed to plastered walls with self-tapping screws. As a material for the construction of classic German houses, architects most often choose dark wood, which is treated with paints and varnishes in order to protect the wood from moisture. Properly selected paint and varnish composition not only protects the tree from adverse factors, but also gives it a noble sheen, effectively emphasizing the structure of the pattern of internal fibers.

New designs of German houses combine ancient German traditions and high-tech materials. Thanks to this, houses in German designs, with Gothic architectural elements, are very popular in the field of private housing construction. The special architecture of German houses does not allow them to be confused with houses made in other styles. With us, the German fachwerk style, which is distinguished by an interesting shape of the roof and the predominance of wood in finishing, has received the widest distribution.

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We all know popular prints, already rather fed up, but, it seems, “not killed” clichés about Russia - balalaika, matryoshka and tame bear. But the standard idea of ​​Germany is also not complete without the mention of Oktoberfest, sausages and, of course, such cozy, like gingerbread, German houses. This image of a homely idyll attracts many who are in love with Germany. But is it really so, and in what houses, like behind a stone wall, do German burghers live?

Fachwerkhaus ( frame house) - this is exactly the same, "postcard" view of Germany: a fabulous house that you want to admire without ceasing - and it would be even better to live! The house consists of a wooden frame, the cavities of which are filled with a mixture of wood and clay or, in some cases, brick. Half-timbered houses are an integral part of the country's architecture; it is impossible to imagine Germany without them. As a rule, such houses are located in the old part of the city (Altstadt).


Reihenhaus (sectional house)- This is a separate house, which is part of a line of houses built in a row. Sectional houses prevail in the development of the central part of cities. Outside the historical center of the city are, as a rule, separately standing houses and houses for two apartments.


Doppelhaus it is usually a large semi-detached house. But you should not be afraid - you won’t have to share the premises with anyone except your family. In most cases, this type of housing is two houses with common wall, while each of which stands on its own land plot and has its own separate entrance. So there is no need to worry about how to get to the bathroom in the morning, ahead of the neighbors.

Einfamilienhaus (family house)- is a residential building that serves as a home for one family and contains one conditional apartment. As a rule, such single-family houses are owned by users and therefore they are also called private houses.

Sozialwohnung (council flat) This is a residential building built with the help of public public funds. These apartments are distinguished by a rather low rent, since they are intended mainly for low-income segments of the population (large families, people with disabilities).
In order to rent such an apartment, you must have a special permit. This permission, respectively, is received by persons whose income does not exceed a certain allowable limit. Municipal apartments are received on a first-come, first-served basis, but since there are more people who have the right to rent such apartments than the housing itself, they are distributed in order of urgent need. For example, it is more likely that municipal housing will be issued to a pensioner with a disability who lives on the 5th floor in a building without an elevator.
Wochenendhaus (summer house) is a house or hut located in a rural, natural area for spending holidays or weekends there. Some summer houses are located in really very beautiful places: on the lake or overlooking the mountains. From a small garden plot on the outskirts of the city (Schrebergarten, Kleingarten), summer houses differ, first of all, in size. They are usually provided with modern plumbing, gas and electricity.


Bungalow- represents cottage, which may have various options roofs The word itself comes from North Indian languages ​​and literally means "in the Bengali style." The history of the spread of such a residential building is connected with the fact that in the 18th century the British colonialists who lived in the Bengal region took local houses as a model for building housing and reproduced them. Typical bungalows have one floor and a spacious veranda. In Germany, the peak of popularity of the bungalow came in the 60s of the 20th century.


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