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In Russia, in the coming years, it is expected to expand the practice of building apartment buildings from wood. This was announced by the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction and Housing and Public Utilities Vladimir Koshelev. According to him, the first five -story wood houses can appear in two years, or maybe earlier.
Preparation for construction
The Ministry of Emergencies of Russia already conducts the necessary tests and prepares changes to the regulatory framework. The deputy emphasized that active work is underway to ensure withoutThe dangers of new objects, including fire, mechanical and seismic stability.
Construction experience and geography of the project
At the moment, the experience of building wooden apartment buildings in Russia is small. There are already examples of four-story houses in the Tver region (Torzhok) and the Vologda Oblast (Sokol), as well as a 16-apartment building in the Novosibirsk Region (Lozhoku village). One of the first such projects was implemented in Arkhangelsk in 2022.
Koshelev noted that the geography of the project is coveredThe whole country, but construction will begin primarily where logistics is provided and appropriate infrastructure is prepared.
Environmental friendliness and economics
It is planned that the global exit of wooden houses to the market will occur as part of the construction of environmentally friendly clusters and resort zones, as well as in regions with high demand for environmentally friendly housing, for example, in the suburbs. The deputy emphasized that the use of wood in construction will improve the economy of forest regions. Besides, the production of wooden panels requires five times less energy than the production of concrete.
Advantages of wooden houses
Wooden houses have a number of advantages: they are easier than concrete, which reduces the load on the foundation, have less thermal conductivity, providing a comfortable microclimate at any time of the year, which reduces the cost of heating and air conditioning. In addition, wooden structures are easier and easier to process, which accelerates construction and reduces its cost.
The term exploAtations and cost
According to current standards, the life of wooden apartment buildings is from 50 to 80 years. At the same time, wooden houses are considered a competitive, but not the cheapest construction option. They are often cheaper than brick, but can be more expensive than aerated concrete and some frame technologies. However, wooden houses win due to quick assembly, energy efficiency and environmental friendliness, which reduces operational ones.
Koshelev also noted that modern adhesiveThe panels are not inferior to concrete ceilings in its fire resistance.
