Bathhouse in the country

The self-erection and arrangement of the bathhouse at the dacha is a complex but quite feasible exercise. First of all, the owner must choose the suitable material for the construction of the bath.

For beginners it is recommended to give preference to the beam. This material has excellent operational properties and does not cause any special problems and inconveniences in the process of work.

Choosing a place to build a bath

Start by choosing a suitable location for the construction location. The following recommendations will help you in this:

• the bath should not be too close to the water body - this arrangement may lead to flooding;
• bath can be attached to the house or made an independent building. Each option has its pros and cons, so in this respect, the owner must make a decision on his own;
• the best place to build a sauna is the back yard area;
• in the bathhouse, appropriate conditions must be created to ensure efficient ventilation and drainage;
• it is not recommended to choose a place for the construction of a bath near the road;
• is best to build a sauna on the south side of the land. With this arrangement, the area of ​​the building will be adequately illuminated by the sun's rays, and the wind will not prevent vacationers;
• If possible, the bath should be built at a sufficient distance from other buildings on the site. In the case of adding a bath to the house, this must be done in compliance with the relevant requirements for fire safety;
• bath is best constructed at a sufficient distance from the adjacent areas, so as not to cause neighbors discomfort during the rest;
• it is better that the windows of the baths go out to the west side of the site;
• bath should be built at a distance of not more than 20 m from the nearest well or well.
  

  Bath at the dacha with their own hands

General recommendations for bathing

Before starting any construction activities, prepare a bathhouse project.

Determine the optimal size of the structure. At least one holidaymaker must have at least 5 m2 of the total building area. For example, if you build a bath for 4 people, its area should be at least 20 m2.

Standard bath consists of a thermae, a washing room, a dressing room and a relaxation room. Set the convenient for you the dimensions and features of the spatial placement of the listed rooms.

Prepare the following drawings:

• general drawing of the bath;
• drawing of each room;
• foundation diagram;
• drawing of the roof;
• scheme of fixing the beam;
• floor and ceiling drawings;
• scheme of design and indicating the features of installing a sauna oven.
  

  The layout of a small but cozy bath

All these drawings you can do yourself or find in an open source. In general, the projects of saunas from the bar remain almost the same. If you have the desire and sufficient budget, order the preparation of drawings for a professional.

Materials for the construction of a bath

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For the construction of the sauna from the bar you will need a whole set of different materials and adaptations, namely:

• beams. Traditionally, a material of 150x150 mm is used;
  

  Board 150x150

• floor boards. The best option - four-meter edged board 15x5 cm;
  

  Flooring board, pine

• ceiling boards. A lining is usually used with a width of 10 cm and a thickness of 2 cm;
  

  Deck ceiling in the bath click on the picture to enlarge)

• interior decoration materials. Perfectly suitable lining;
  

  Lining for sauna and bath

• vapor barrier material. The best option - modern vapor barrier films;
  

  Steam insulation material

• waterproofing material. Use foam as possible. Also suitable polyethylene film;
  

  Waterproofing of bath walls

• a heater for a ceiling. Mineral wool materials are well suited;
  

  Insulation for ceiling

• sheet asbestos. With its help you isolate the wooden building elements from the heat. Insulation sheets should be fixed to the walls near the sauna stove. Also, the wooden elements installed in the immediate vicinity of the chimney need insulation;
  

  Asbestos sheets

• loose materials for foundation installation. Standard set: cement, sand and gravel;
  

  Cement, sand and gravel

• material for finishing the roof. Focus on your preferences. The main thing is that the roof of the bath looked good in the surroundings of the roofs of other buildings on the site;
  

  Thatched roof - convenient, unusual and cheap

  

  Roof bath

  

  For a small sized bathhouse, a similar polycarbonate roof is the ideal solution for

• insulation for an interventicular space. Use the jute. Also suits the tow and moss.
  

  Flax fiber for caulking

The construction of a bath is best to start in the spring, becauseafter the completion of the main activities, the wood will need to be left for a six-month "wintering".During this time, the material will dry and give the required shrinkage.

Cement must be purchased directly before the start of construction.

Guide to the construction of baths

The work is carried out in stages - from the preparation of the construction site to the equipping of the bath with various accessories.

The first stage - Preparation of the terrain

Clean the construction site of all sorts of rubbish, shrubs, large roots and in general everything that can interfere with the stage of foundation of the foundation.

Second stage - Foundation filling

The best variant of the foundation for a timber bath is a columnar support structure.

grill

Prepare the necessary number of pits for installing supports. Posts must be installed at the corners of the building, at the intersection of walls, as well as along the perimeter.

The optimal step for the installation of poles is selected individually, depending on the type of soil in the area and the expected load on the supporting structure.

The recommended pit depth is 100-150 cm. The values ​​given can vary depending on the depth of soil freezing in the site.

Fill the bottom of each pit with a 10-15 cm sand-gravel mixture.

Install the asbestos-cement pipe vertically in each pit. Inside the pipes, place the reinforcing rods. Fill the pipes with the reinforcement with concrete. The remaining free space around the pipes in the pits is also filled with concrete.

Leave the pillars for a few days, then lay a half wall of brick between them.

The third stage - Walls and roofing

For the construction of walls, a bar 150x150 mm is traditionally used. On the previously waterproof foundation lay the first crown. Be sure to align it with all parameters. The bars usually fit the "paw" method.

Lay the walls of the required height out of the beam, remembering to leave openings for further installation of the doors and double-glazed windows. To fasten the crowns, use wooden nails. Each crown must be insulated with jute or other suitable material.

bathtub By placing the walls of the bath under the roof, fix the rafters according to the features of the chosen roof configuration. Rafters fasten to the last crown with the help of staples.

In the case of a single-deck roof, fasten the rafters with two external or internal and external supports. When arranging the gable system, the lower ends of the rafters must be reliably supported on the walls. The upper ends of the elements are connected to each other, creating a roofing skate.

Attach to the rafters of a planking board. Lay the hydro-, heat- and vapor-insulating materials. Mount the selected final roofing.

Fourth stage - Internal equipment

Start with arranging the necessary communications.

You must take care of the sewage installation at the stage of foundation creation. To do this, create a pit or a drainage well outside the bathhouse, connected to a bath with a pipe laid with a slope.

After completion of the sewage system, make floor. It can be concrete or wooden. Concrete floors are usually faced with tiles. This coating is more durable.

The wooden floor is traditionally made flowing. The technology is extremely simple: lags are installed, floor boards with some clearance are nailed to them. You can also create a small hatch to drain the drains and close it with a perforated grate. The floor in this case must be made with a certain bias. As a result, moisture from the floor will fall into the hatch, and from there, through the pipe, you will be led to a drainage well or pit.

In order for the wood to last as long as possible, thoroughly ventilate the bath after each visit.

Insulate the ceiling and walls of the building using suitable moisture, heat and vapor insulation materials. Install doors and double-glazed windows. Bring water and electricity to the bath. Install the necessary electrical appliances.

5th stage - Furnace and shelves

You can choose the shelves you need. They are constructed in the same order: first, the support frame is assembled from a solid beam, after which the boards are nailed to the supports.

Also choose the oven at your discretion. You can lay out a traditional heater, install a convenient metal unit or a modern electric heater.

Heavy furnaces require the obligatory arrangement of an individual foundation. At this moment, everything is also determined in a separate order, taking into account the specific features of the particular furnace.

The sixth stage - Additional accessories

In the end you will only have to supplement your summer cottage with all kinds of accessories, namely:

• brooms;
• wooden mug for adding water;
• buckets;
• various kinds of wooden bars, etc.

The internal arrangement of the additional premises of the sauna remains at your discretion.

Good work!

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