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- What will happen to the barrel bath in a year?
- wood quality
- Furnace placement
- Moisture protection
- Proper operation of the bath-barrel
What will happen to the barrel bath in a year?
Barrel bath - the choice of those who want to get a steam room as quickly as possible, without wasting time laying the foundation, laying walls, removing the roof and ensuring security. But many fear that in a year the structure will dry out, the boards will become covered with cracks.
In order not to think about what will happen to the bath-barrel in a year or two, it is necessary to approach the choice of the manufacturer as responsibly as possible. An important criterion is proper operation without violating fire and sanitary safety requirements.
Consider the factors that determine the life of the bath-barrel.
wood quality
The quality of the boards must be given special attention, since the design of the bath is constantly exposed to high temperatures and water.
Boards for work are selected with a humidity of up to 14%. During the drying stage, free and bound moisture must be removed from them. Due to this, the probability of rotting of the structure is reduced, since bacteria require moisture from 20% for the appearance and development. But even high-quality wood must be periodically treated with antiseptics and fire retardants.
Furnace placement
A stove-heater is an indispensable element of any bath. Barrels are no exception. The main thing is its correct placement. If the area of the steam room allows, the firebox can be installed here. If the room is not large, the furnace hole is taken outside to avoid even the smallest likelihood of fire.
The first option is preferable. It contributes to better drying of the room. The firebox additionally becomes an exhaust through which steam escapes.
Moisture protection
At the very bottom of the barrel, drain holes are placed to drain water and additionally dry the bath. Additionally, the bottom must be protected from street moisture. Ideally, the structure is placed on concrete or brick blocks to avoid contact with the ground. If this is not possible, the bottom is covered with a waterproofing membrane.
Proper operation of the bath-barrel
To prevent the tree from accumulating moisture, the bath must be dried after completion of water procedures. For this:
- doors and vents are opened in all rooms;
- the stove is heated again with a small amount of wood or coal.
Most of the moisture will evaporate. Another part will go into the chimney through the stove. You can close the doors and windows after the bath is completely dry.
If you want to get a bath-barrel, which will retain its operational qualities even after 10 years, please contact PBK-Plus. Our baths, subject to the rules of operation, do not dry out and do not begin to rot either after a year or after 5.
