Life-Support System
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS IN WOODEN HOUSES
- "KOLEO" Construction Company
Life-Support Engineering Systems of a Wooden House
Contents
- Installing Engineering Systems in a Wooden House
- Three Basic Rules for Installing Engineering Systems in a Wooden House
- Electrical Supply in a Wooden House
- Water Supply Systems in a Wooden House
- Sewage System in a Wooden House
- Heating Systems in a Wooden House
- Ventilation System in a Wooden House
- Cost of Engineering Systems for a Wooden House
- Conclusion
Installing Engineering Systems in a Wooden House
Today, a wooden house is a unique combination of one of the oldest building materials and a full range of modern engineering systems that ensure a high level of living comfort.
The main utilities include:
- electrical supply
- water supply
- sewage
- heating
- ventilation
The overall layout of all utilities is developed at the design stage, so the installation of all engineering systems in a wooden house is carried out strictly in accordance with the project documentation. A dedicated section precisely defines how, which, and when specific works are to be carried out.
Three Basic Rules for Installing Engineering Systems in a Wooden House
Ensure Access
Running utilities in a wooden house requires maximum precision and careful planning. Even at the design stage, you should plan in advance how you will service the electrical and plumbing networks, and mark out access points to the main junctions.
Installation According to the Project
Engineering systems begin with a well-designed project that includes a precise layout of their routing along with a list of the required equipment.
Remember Vertical Shrinkage
When setting up engineering systems in a wooden cottage, the vertical shrinkage of the structure must always be taken into account.
Electrical Supply in a Wooden House
Life in a modern house is unimaginable without the use of electricity. Indeed, besides powering all household appliances, electricity drives the operation of most of the technical systems in your home. That is why bringing electricity into the house requires a thoughtful and responsible approach, and any mistake at this stage can later lead to unnecessary costs.
The reliability of operation and the durability of the appliances in the house depend directly on the professionalism of the electricians. Fire safety must also be addressed when designing and installing the wiring in a wooden house. High-quality planning of the electrical supply systems, installation by our company’s qualified professionals, and the use of reliable materials completely eliminate the risk of fire in a wooden house.
Water Supply Systems in a Wooden House
If centralized water supply networks run near your land plot, and you already have the Technical Conditions for connection in hand, supplying water to your house will come down to laying the external water line and developing and approving the design of the metering unit. The actual tie-in to the water utility company’s network is carried out by its representative.
If an autonomous water supply system is planned instead, the project must include a borehole from which water will be drawn, as well as special equipment: a pump to draw water from the borehole, a filter unit for water purification, a pressure tank, and external water supply piping. The latest generation of equipment maintains constant water pressure at the outlet, so water is distributed inside the house the same way as with a centralized water supply.
Sewage System in a Wooden House
One of the tasks you face as the owner of a country wooden house is the correct installation of the sewage system, or the system for removing various household waste. Here it is essential to strictly follow the most rigorous technical and sanitary standards, ensure maximum comfort for the residents of the house, and protect the ecological safety of the environment.
The most important factor on which the entire process of setting up the sewage system in a wooden house depends is whether a central sewage line is present.
Indeed, if a sewage main runs near the house, the system design will be simple and inexpensive. But if there is none, a design for an autonomous sewage system must be developed.
Modern autonomous sewage systems can be installed in any type of soil, even in areas with a high groundwater level, as well as in areas with significant differences in ground elevation.
Heating Systems in a Wooden House
How can you make heating in your home as efficient and rational as possible? At the design stage, you need to decide which heating equipment will be used. Choosing a heating system involves selecting a boiler of a particular design, a piping system, automation and control devices, and the equipment needed to transfer thermal energy from the generator to the rooms.
The reliability and resilience of your house’s heating system depend on the choice of design calculation, correct installation, and the quality of the devices used. Heating a country house is a fairly intricate mechanism that is best left to professionals, since the way this system operates determines the climate inside the house in the most literal sense of the word.
Ventilation System in a Wooden House
Wood has an advantage over other building materials. This advantage lies in its ability to “breathe.”
However, this is not enough for full air exchange in the house — an additional ventilation system is needed. Hallways and bedrooms can, in principle, be quite satisfied with the air exchange provided by natural infiltration. However, in narrowly purposed rooms such as the toilet, kitchen, and bathroom, this is not enough.
The ventilation system of a wooden house affects not only the comfort of living in it but also keeps the building’s structure whole and undamaged for a very long time. Fresh air in the house, absence of dampness, a comfortable microclimate, and a long service life for the house — this is what you get by equipping a wooden structure with a ventilation system.
A rational solution would be ventilation with heat recovery. This will allow you to save on heating.
Cost of Engineering Systems for a Wooden House
The total cost of engineering networks depends directly on two factors: the complexity of the systems, and the price category of the materials and end fixtures used during installation.
Construction practice shows that engineering systems are one of the most expensive components of a country house. Depending on the cost of the chosen equipment, the installation method, and the utility routing options, the cost of the “engineering systems” can amount to 15-45% of the total construction budget for the house.
Conclusion
The optimal solution for the owner of a country cottage is to order all design and installation work from a single construction company. This saves money and removes the need to find a separate contractor for each engineering system, as well as the subsequent need to monitor and coordinate the work. Placing a comprehensive order for such complex projects guarantees quality execution and reliable operation of all life-support systems in your house.
“KOLEO” Company offers a full range of services for installing engineering systems, from creating the design to commissioning all systems and individual components. If connection to centralized systems is not possible, our engineers will offer you several autonomous utility options tailored to your needs and budget.
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