Six types of enclosing structures for low-storey houses. Economic comparison

Abstract

The article represents comparative economic analysis of 6 types of enclosing structures for low-storey houses. They are: masonry, foam concrete blocks laying, glued laminated lumber, timber frame construction, light-weight steel thin-walled framing, glued veneer panel. The last one distinguishes of a high factory readiness level, allow using nonconforming veneer in its compound, may contain underlining depending of the exact region. Analysis was carried out using five-grade scale in several groups of parameters, such as: physical characteristics, building conditions, extra works if needed and maintainability, economical characteristics, probability rate. The results obtained maid it possible to recommend glued veneer panel for universal application.