The framework – so is called building construction with bracket frame from wood beams. The feature of such houses is that the bearing function is performed by framework. It provides reliability and structural strength. In Europe the houses in framework style are under construction not the first hundred years.
The name framework has come from the German word fachwerk - farm. The framework style has arisen in Germany. The majority of fakhverkovy houses are exactly there. In Germany, special tours on "fakhverkovy" streets are conducted.
Buildings have special exterior thanks to the beams made of coniferous breeds of tree. Beams, straight lines or inclined planes, are located so that them it is visible from outer end of the building. Walls in such houses are carried out brick, tree or clay adobe material.
The modern house built in framework technology is combination of natural materials (stone and tree) to hi-tech modern construction materials. The external walls sheathed by moisture resistant plywood are revetted with brick, stone or lining. But anyway the framework of the fakhverkovy house has to be visible. When coloring external walls the framework remains unchanged.
Sometimes instead of wood beams use profiles from metal, and fill internal space with glass. Very relevant the houses stylized semi-antique look. For example, the external facade of the modern fakhverkovy house trimmed with wood will look as ancient.
Joisting cannot be hidden in the fakhverkovy house and there is no need. Wood beams are the real find for designers. They can be decorated with thread or to build in lighting system in beams. The interior in framework style allows to zone interestingly rooms, visually increasing and adding room volume.
For giving to construction of ancient look, decorative beams subject to special processing. Not to break style, the modern equipment is masked in various niches and deepenings.
For completeness of style the designers use the wooden furniture, rough fabrics and carpets made manually in registration of the dwelling. The main accent in this style – on framework elements. If walls light, beams are painted in dark color and vice versa.
For creation of imitation of framework in the city apartment these receptions are used too. If ceilings are indoors rather high, it is possible to make imitation of framework of wooden parts. Alternative to wood beams – decorative elements from polyurethane.
Fakhverkovy houses are charm of ancient Europe. Constructions in framework style differ in unique style and originality. The special atmosphere of proximity with the nature, harmonies and beauty soars in each house.