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Wooden house with a balcony on the outlets. How to attach a wooden balcony to a wooden house. Arrangement of a balcony base

"Russian Postroechka" offers the construction of houses from a bar with a turnkey balcony and for shrinkage. We accept orders for the construction of buildings of this type in the Central and North-West regions of Russia. The typical projects of houses made of timber with a balcony presented on the site are equipped with detailed description, photographs of facades and floor plans, approximate prices for construction. We give a one-year warranty on work.

What are the balconies on timber houses?

Balconies are of 2 types:

  1. external: can be with outlet or be supported by stands. The release is called long beams, which also act as the ceiling of the building and have a large cross section. Balcony supported by pillars - the best solution for wooden houses any configuration. Racks take on the entire load of the balcony structure.
  2. domestic.

Features of houses with a balcony

  • If the balcony is insulated and glazed, it can act as an additional room where you can arrange workplace or recreation area.
  • If you equip the bedroom with a balcony, more light will penetrate into it, and the room will look more romantic.

Most often, a balcony on a house made of timber is located on the side of the facade, which is directed to the street. But if you want this place to be secluded, place the balcony on the inside of the courtyard. So you can safely drink a cup of coffee without fear of the views of neighbors.

Construction wooden house from a bar with a balcony is a troublesome and costly business that only professionals can handle. The customer needs to decide on the shape and dimensions of the future design. It is very important that the balcony fits into the architecture of the building.

In the conditions of the Central Russian and more northern regions, it has been going on for many years. Both supporters and opponents of this architectural element make strong arguments. Trying to adhere to neutrality, we will talk about how to avoid mistakes when building a balcony, make it “inhabitable” and easy to use.

In wooden buildings, the release of several logs (beams) can become a support for a balcony. internal walls. Such consoles are very reliable and also decorate the building. Photo: MOLLES

Balcony or loggia?

When it comes to cottage development, the terms "balcony" and "loggia" are often confused, since the definitions given by building codes refer to multi-storey buildings. In general, it is generally accepted that, unlike a balcony, it does not protrude beyond the plane of the wall of the lower floor. The basis of the floor of the loggia, as a rule, is an interfloor overlap, and bottom trim the balcony rests on pillars (columns) and / or consoles - specially provided releases of slabs or floor beams.

If there is no roof over the balcony, it is easy to mount a transparent or translucent visor that will fit into the appearance of the facade. The most durable products monolithic polycarbonate on an aluminum frame. Peaks made of cellular polycarbonate on steel brackets are cheaper, but less reliable. Standard products with an area of ​​100 cm (removal) × 150 cm (width) are sold in construction hypermarkets for 3800–4500 rubles. They can be installed in a row, sealing the joints with roofing sealant. A visor of other sizes will be made in a specialized workshop.

If there is a roof over the balcony, but it is still covered with snow, it is worth buying the so-called soft windows - curtains made of PVC film with zippers that allow you to tightly close the facade of the balcony. They are mounted very simply, and you can remove them in the spring in a matter of minutes. The price of "soft windows" - from 2800 rubles. for 1 m 2.

A wooden house with a balcony is a comfortable and functional housing, which is distinguished by attractiveness and sophistication, environmental friendliness and naturalness. The balcony will allow you to fully experience the advantages of country life. Imagine how pleasant it is to enjoy the surrounding view, going out onto the balcony with a cup of tea. Here you can retire with a book. In addition, it is indispensable for smokers. Even if none of the household smokes, do not forget about the guests.

Designing a house with a balcony

MariSrub offers a wide range of ready-made projects wooden dachas and cottages with balconies. A spacious loggia can be installed in the hall, where it will continue the recreation area. For bedrooms, it is better to use compact neat balconies. We offer projects of houses with one, two or more balconies and loggias.

The balcony expands the area and gets an additional area where you can store things and dry clothes. In addition, it gives the house a zest, makes the structure elegant, presentable and original. The balcony looks especially luxurious in wooden house. Carved balusters, railings and supports decorate the structure, and natural wood looks natural and harmonious.

The balcony will open access to the air and the sun, give a feeling of freedom and get rid of the feeling of “limited space”, diversify the design of the house. You can choose a ready-made sketch, where the firm's architect will make changes. Or order an individual design when the project is developed from scratch.

In each case, the design takes into account the wishes for the layout of the house, the design and functionality of the premises, the placement of utilities and construction standards. The latter are important when calculating the balcony, because the design must be stable and safe. MariSrub experts have all the necessary knowledge and skills to design and build a reliable and durable country house.

Advantages of a wooden house

Experts recommend choosing suburban construction only wood. After all, it is unique natural material, which will preserve and enhance the environmental friendliness and benefits of living or relaxing in the countryside. The tree has a positive effect on the well-being, mood and sleep of a person. Energizes and gives strength.

Among the advantages of wood are the following:

  • 100% environmental friendliness and safety;
  • Strength and durability;
  • Keeps heat indoors;
  • Creates a favorable atmosphere, fills the house fresh air and pleasant forest aroma;
  • The light weight of wood does not give a strong load and does not require the installation of a heavy expensive foundation;
  • Wooden walls look aesthetically pleasing and finished, so they do not need decorative finishing;
  • Operational terms of the construction of the log house.

In "MariSrub" for construction, they choose rounded and chopped logs, dry profiled and double beams. You can choose any lumber for the price, quality characteristics, dimensions and appearance. And the company's consultants will tell you in detail about each type and help you make a choice. We produce lumber ourselves, so we are responsible for the quality of each product!

In production, we use only safe technologies and comply with GOST standards, which allows us to preserve the naturalness of wood and increase the strength of products. We offer complete list services, which includes the design and installation of a log house, installation of the roof and foundation, engineering networks and finishing. Order a wooden house with a balcony on a turnkey basis or under shrinkage!

Increasing the usable area without going beyond the framework of a wooden house made of timber is the dream of all home-grown craftsmen involved in self-construction. Obviously, the installation of a balcony will be the best way out - it does not increase the ground area of ​​the building, creates a special architectural style and has free space for anything else. However, at the same time, its device is associated with many troubles.

In particular, the planning of one of the options should still be at the design stage of the house and not be the object of a momentary whim of the owners. A house made of timber with a balcony must also meet all safety conditions, like simple structures.

Varieties of a balcony in a timber house

There are two types of balconies in a wooden house. Internal and external. The first option is directly related to the architecture of the house and is planned in advance.

The second one can be attached later, while observing all the required security measures. Here about such variant also there will be a speech. It is conditionally divided as follows:

  1. With release.
  2. Supported by stands.

More:

  • What does release mean? These are long-length beams, which also serve as ceiling ceilings in the house and are distinguished by their large cross section. After all, the load during the installation of such an object will be very large on the load-bearing walls.

The balcony itself in a house made of timber should not have a bulky structure or be cluttered with anything. Its shape can be classic - rectangular or original - oval.

For both options, it is necessary to make canopies and fences. The first will protect the wood from weather precipitation, the second will serve as a necessary security measure.

Features of installing balconies

As you remember from the rules of wooden housing construction - any object shrinks. Therefore, if turnkey houses from a bar with a balcony are planned immediately, then standard project I have already taken this into account and there will be no problems with the integrity of the structure. The same cannot be said about the annex - after some time, the building will begin to decline and entail it.

Therefore, this must be taken into account even before the log house is left for an annual vacation. Builders practice several methods to make everything go smoothly and painlessly:

  1. They make the racks somewhat shorter than the height of the house and put blocks of wood under them, which over time are knocked out from under them. Thus, the timber building does not lose connection with the annex and at the end of the term it will take a stable position, and the balcony will drop to the mark.
  2. Racks stand on jacks during the entire time allotted for shrinkage. They need to be periodically twisted and checked connections. This is not the cheapest way, so you have to buy these devices additionally, but the measure is necessary.
  3. And finally, the supports are made according to the size of the height, and the owner will have to file them from time to time. Troublesome, requires constant measurement and correlation with the shrinkage of the structure. This option is suitable for an object such as a small house made of timber with a balcony.

Structures with an outlet differ from a capital installation on racks in that when shrinking, the house sits down without breaking the connection with the balcony, but at the same time, the lag extension must be reinforced, that is, it must be attached to the bearing walls. So:

The best solution, as practice shows, is the combination of architecture. For example, a log house with a balcony and a veranda will be both a stylish and safe idea.

The veranda will play the role of racks, and its roof will serve as a removal from the wall for the loggia. It is important to remember that any weighting of the structure - glass or built-in furniture - must be taken into account during construction, and then the removal area should receive additional ligaments.

Style of wooden balconies

At the very beginning of the article, it was said that balconies were more widespread in those houses where there is not enough usable space - small remote structures will come in handy. In this regard, they arrange rest rooms, offices, greenhouses, summer kitchens and more. For example, houses made of 6 × 6 timber with a balcony on both sides are widely used.

This is good because the uniformity of construction allows their safe device. Moreover, the resulting additional space can be used for various purposes without using the interior and without increasing the area of ​​the land.

Parting words when building houses with balconies, there can be only one thing - to carefully consider the design and its safety for others - accidents are not uncommon. At the very least, you should consult with specialists on the subject of an extension if the house is already ready, and such an object was not mentioned in the preliminary project. They will be able to pick best option structures, and to build it is not difficult for those craftsmen who have undertaken the construction of a whole house.

When deciding to build a house or a summer house, it is unlikely that any of the owners wants it to look like a neighboring house. Comfortable, beautiful and functional at the same time wooden balcony in a wooden house will not only become an interesting design solution, but will also add additional space in the house for rest and tea drinking in a pleasant company. And additional elements of a wooden balcony will give the wooden house a very attractive finished architectural look.

The functionality of the balcony of a country cottage is varied. This can be the role of a visor over the entrance area to the premises or a favorite vacation spot for the whole family, from where it is pleasant to observe the beauties of the landscape. But it must be noted that the opportunity to fully use the balcony without additional insulation will be only in the spring and summer, and the rest of the time it will have to be freed from snow and leaves. But these are minor trifles, in comparison with how the balcony will decorate appearance Houses.

So, let's analyze the main stages of building a wooden balcony in a wooden house.

Balcony frame formation

This stage of construction is very important, it requires great diligence and accuracy.

Wood is also used to build the frame of a wooden balcony. Firstly, in order to maintain a unified architectural style, and secondly, wood is a valuable heat-insulating building material.


We begin the construction of a balcony in a private house with the creation of a frame.

It is best to think over the shape, size and purpose of the balcony in advance.

Balconies in wooden buildings differ in the materials of the enclosing structures. They can be internal or external.

Sometimes the balcony is located between the corner walls of the house, which ensures high reliability of fastenings. In addition, its base can simultaneously serve as an overlap under the veranda.

If you plan to build a balcony only as an element of decor, then only one door is enough. But if the balcony will still carry some load (for example, drying clothes, evening gatherings or smoke breaks), then, depending on the size, support posts are installed.

When building a two- or three-story cottage, you can use wooden interfloor ceilings as the basis for a balcony. It is enough to release the beams 1.5-2 m beyond the plane of the building. If the floors are made of reinforced concrete, then for the construction of a wooden loggia, it is necessary to install supports. To do this, a timber is attached to the wall of the house, and a transverse beam is laid strictly horizontally on top of it. Moreover, it is desirable to build a platform for a balcony slightly below the floor level of the room, in order to exclude the possibility of moisture accumulation.

Also, pay attention to one point. The balcony platform is always clearly visible from below, so all work on the installation of the frame must be done very carefully and accurately.

The main ways to build a balcony

For buildings built from logs or timber, the technology for building a balcony is similar. It differs only in the way of support. Supports can be made:

  • beam-cantilever method;
  • beam-support.

Scheme of types of balconies according to the method of construction in a private house.

In the first option, cantilever beams (logs) or simply outlets are located on the lower crowns of logs and are elements of continuation of internal or external bearing walls. Among other things, such bars additionally decorate the facade of the house.

The cantilever method involves another option, in which elongated beams serve as supports for the balcony. interfloor overlap protruding to the desired length beyond the facade. But many experts believe that this method does not meet building codes and requirements, since moisture can get on the support beams, which will eventually lead to rotting of wooden elements.

With the beam-support method of construction, the balcony is located above the veranda or terrace and is a roof for them. This option is much more often used in the construction of country wooden cottages.

The internal balcony is built mainly according to the French type, when it is arranged as a full-height window frame. That is, it is a small fenced area located immediately outside the door.

Let's look at each method in detail.

Console way

When using beam-cantilever technology, it is necessary to determine the location and height of the loggia during the preparation of the project in order to release the beams in this place during construction. For greater reliability, the other end of the beam should be attached to the main wall of the house. The fastening must be rigid.

Construction of a balcony in a private house on consoles.

The release of beams is usually done at 1.5-2 m. The beams themselves can be made of round logs or profiled timber. It is important that the outlet beams form a monolithic structure with the wall. If the width of the balcony is greater, then additional support pillars are erected. At the same time, a special screw mechanism is placed in the pillars to reduce the height of the supporting element by the size of the draft of the structure.

For additional reinforcement of the console, wooden or metal slopes are installed. The latter, made by forging, can serve additional element facade decor. To strengthen the fastening of beams resting on walls, battens are used.

The consoles, which are the basis of the design of a classic rectangular loggia, are connected by one beam, then a rough flooring is made and a finishing floor is laid on top of it. The extreme floor beams are securely fastened to the horizontal frame racks of the wall, and the rest to the battens.

The canopy over the loggia is carried out separately, or is a continuation of the roof of the cottage.

If the balcony is purely decorative and has a width of no more than 1 m, then in this case you can use wooden trusses. They are attached to the wall with special brackets. But there is a significant drawback. Over time, the mount loses its appearance under the influence of precipitation and dirty rust spots appear in the mounts.

Building a balcony on racks

Owners country cottages most often they prefer to build balconies on racks that rest against the base of the veranda or terrace. At the same time, the base of the balcony serves as a roof for them.

This method is used when the balcony is large, or it is not possible to use the ceiling under the base of the loggia. Of course, this option will require more significant costs, but the size of the balcony and, accordingly, the terraces under it can be any. You can place a parking lot under the balcony.


Attach a balcony to a private house using a beam-support method.

Support posts with this method can be wooden, metal or brick. They are usually located along the outer edge or on both sides of the loggia. Inner part racks rests on a beam, which is rigidly attached to the wall.

Support posts are installed in accordance with the following technologies:

  1. Logs are taken a little smaller than required. Initially, bars are placed under them, and after the house shrinks, they are removed, thus leveling the loggia. But, nevertheless, there should be a slope outward of about 2% so that the water does not stagnate, but flows freely.
  2. Racks are installed on jacks, and then twisted as necessary.
  3. Bars or logs are set strictly in size, and when the building shrinks, they are simply filed.

Arrangement of a wooden balcony

For the construction of the floor on the balcony, planed boards 40 mm thick are used. To prevent the accumulation of water on the floor, it is better to lay boards with a gap of at least 2 mm. You can use well-established decking boards for the floor. They have great strength, but at the same time they are easily drilled for fasteners, and in addition they have a corrugated surface.


The structure of the wooden floor for a balcony in a private house

Of great importance when arranging a balcony is a fence. When performing railings, you need to consider some rules:

  • the height of the fence must be at least 100 cm;
  • the distance between the balusters is made no more than 10 cm;
  • railings must withstand a horizontal load of at least 100 kg / m;
  • the surface of the railing should be smooth, without notches and burrs.

In addition to reliability and durability, the balcony railing should have an attractive appearance that will be combined with the general style of the house. Balusters made of chiseled or carved wood will decorate the facade of the house. Forged metal railings will also not spoil the appearance of the cottage.

We must not forget about the protection of all wooden elements of the balcony from the weather and insects. We recommend taking comprehensive protection measures. They include treatment with primers, antiseptic impregnations and the application of a layer of a special lacquer that is resistant to fading.


Be sure to perform work to protect the wooden elements of the balcony from the sun, moisture and insects.

It is not always planned to create a canopy during the construction of a balcony, but practice shows that such an element will give more comfort. The easiest option is to use fabric awnings or PVC film. But it is better if the canopy is part of the roof of the house.

Whatever way you choose to build a wooden balcony in a wooden house, the main thing is that it be a reliable, durable and comfortable structure. At the same time, if it adds some element of architectural sophistication to your home, it will also not be superfluous. Let rest on the balcony of your wooden house please your whole family on quiet summer evenings.