The triangular tent house stands out for its steep gable roof, which descends almost to the ground, acting as two side walls. In fact, such a house can be called one large attic, which can have two or three levels – as much as the height of the roof allows.
Often, triangular houses are built as a small original dacha, there are outbuildings of this shape. Some homeowners find it cheaper to build a hut. However, this is a controversial opinion. Experts point out that roofing materials are not cheap. It can often be less costly to build ordinary walls by choosing traditional frame technology than spending money on insulating a large roof area and high-quality roofing.
Another disadvantage of a triangular house is the problem with windows. If you do not take care of special roof windows, inserting glazing only on two even walls, then the rooms may be too dark. However, if the windows occupy all the walls, as in this photo, then the problem will be solved. Although, the question of the cost of such a large area of glazing and custom-made windows will also arise..
Sloping walls in all rooms may not please everyone, because arranging furniture in such a room is not an easy task. And if you make even walls, then the house will lose too much usable area and the space under the roof will either be empty, or, at best, will turn into storage places.
In this house, the problem with lighting was solved successfully by arranging tape windows on the roof. There will be enough natural light. Note that it is often difficult to find a ready-made standard project of a tent house, yet this construction option is not very popular and widespread.
The advantages of a hut house include not only its bright and original exterior, but also the ability to perfectly fit the house into the surrounding nature. If you have such a small country house, why not choose a roof made of inexpensive reeds, which is not difficult to do with your own hands, spending a minimum of money on material.
The tent house is being built quite quickly, which attracts many owners. It is also based on a frame, a problem may arise with the length of the roof beams, they may have to be spliced to achieve the desired height. If you use standard-sized beams, the height of the house will be limited..
You can choose a lightweight foundation for a hut house, because a building on a wooden frame will not weigh so much. This is a plus, saving time and money. But the roofing material itself should be chosen not heavy, for example, flexible tiles or “Ondulin”.
Windows on a gable roof can be made like this, ordinary, by sliding them forward. The rooms will have not only a large source of natural light, but also unusual niches, and it will be more convenient to admire the surroundings.
As for the interior of the tent house, the disadvantages include the need to equip the stairs to the second level, that is, additional costs and the use of usable space. And the design and decoration itself can be any, as in other frame houses.
Whether to stop at a triangular house project is up to you. These buildings have their drawbacks, so think carefully about all the options. As a country house, we think this option is perfect. But how a capital structure for a large family on a permanent basis is a question.
Can you provide some examples of the house-hut or house-tent concept? Can you also explain the key features or unique aspects of such projects?