Life support system
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS IN WOODEN HOUSES
- Construction Company "KOLEO"
Engineering life-support systems of a wooden house
contents
- Installation of engineering systems in a wooden house
- Three main rules for installing engineering systems in a wooden house
- Electricity supply in a wooden house
- Water supply systems in a wooden house
- Sewerage 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
Installation of engineering systems in a wooden house
Today a wooden house is a unique combination of one of the oldest building materials and a full complex of modern engineering systems that provide a high level of living comfort.
The main utilities include:
- electricity supply
- water supply
- sewerage
- heating
- ventilation
The overall scheme of all utilities is developed at the design stage, so the installation of all engineering systems in a wooden house takes place exclusively in accordance with the design documentation. A special section precisely defines how, which and when certain works are to be carried out.
Three main rules for installing engineering systems in a wooden house
Ensure access
Laying utilities in a wooden house requires maximum precision and forethought. So, already at the design stage, you should immediately plan how you will service the electrical and plumbing networks, and plan places of access to the main nodes.
Install according to the project
Engineering systems start with a well-designed project that contains a precise routing scheme with a list of the necessary equipment.
Remember vertical shrinkage
When organising engineering systems in a wooden cottage, vertical shrinkage of the structures must always be taken into account.
Electricity supply in a wooden house
Life in a modern house is unimaginable without the use of electricity. Besides powering all household appliances, most of the technical systems of your home run on electricity. That’s why the question of bringing electricity into the house requires a thoughtful and responsible approach, and any mistake at this stage can later lead to unnecessary material costs.
The reliability and durability of the equipment in the house directly depends on the professionalism of the electricians. Also, when designing and installing electrical wiring in a wooden house, fire safety must be taken care of. High-quality planning of power 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 centralised water supply networks run near your land plot, and you have Technical Conditions for connection in hand, the water supply issue for your house will come down to laying an external water pipe, developing and approving a metering unit project. The actual tie-in to the water utility’s networks is carried out by its representative.
If an autonomous water supply system is planned, the project must provide for a well from which water will be extracted, as well as special equipment: a pump to draw water from the well, a filter unit to purify the water, a hydraulic accumulator, and external water supply pipeline systems. The latest generation of equipment allows maintaining a constant water pressure at the outlet, so water distribution inside the house is carried out in the same way as with a centralised water supply.
Sewerage in a wooden house
One of the tasks facing you as the owner of a wooden country house is the correct installation of the sewerage or waste removal system. Here it is necessary to strictly follow the most rigorous technical and sanitary norms, ensure maximum comfort for the residents and the environmental safety of the surrounding environment.
The most important nuance, on which the entire course of arranging the sewerage in a wooden house depends, is the presence or absence of a central sewer line.
Indeed, if a sewer main runs near the house, the system project will be simple and inexpensive. But if there isn’t one, an autonomous sewerage project must be developed.
Modern autonomous sewerage systems can be installed in any soil, even in places with a high groundwater level, as well as in places with large differences in ground level.
Heating systems in a wooden house
How do you make the heating in your home as efficient and rational as possible? At the design stage, you need to decide what heating equipment will be used. Choosing a heating system involves having a boiler of one design or another, a system of pipelines, automation and control devices, and appliances needed to transfer heat energy from the generator to the rooms.
The reliability and longevity of your house’s heating system depends on the choice of calculation scheme, correct installation, and the quality of the devices. Heating a country house is quite an intricate mechanism, which is better entrusted to professionals, because the climate in the house, in the literal sense of the word, depends on the specifics of this system’s operation.
Ventilation system in a wooden house
Wood has an advantage over other building materials. This advantage lies in its ability to “breathe”.
But this is not enough for full air exchange in the house, an additional ventilation system is needed. The hallway and bedrooms can, in principle, be quite satisfied with the air exchange provided by natural infiltration. However, in rooms with a narrowly targeted purpose, such as the toilet, kitchen, bathroom – this is not enough.
The ventilation system of a wooden house affects not only the aspects of comfortable living in it, but also keeps the structure of the building intact and undamaged for a very long time. Fresh air in the house, absence of dampness, comfortable microclimate and long service life of the house – this is what you get thanks to equipping the 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 is directly dependent on two factors: the complexity of the systems, as well as the price category of the materials and final devices used during installation.
Construction practice shows that engineering systems are one of the most expensive components in a country house. Depending on the cost of the equipment chosen, the way it’s installed, and the options for laying utilities, the price of the “engineering” can be 15-45% of the total estimate for building the house.
Conclusion
The optimal solution for the owner of a country cottage is to order all design and installation works from a single construction company. This will save money and eliminate the need to search for a contractor for each engineering system and to further control and coordinate the work. 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 works on the installation of engineering systems, from creating a project to commissioning all systems and individual elements. If connection to centralised systems is not possible, our engineers will offer you several options for autonomous utilities that will meet your needs and budget.
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