The installation of floors is one of the important points in the construction of the bath. With their own hands, they are made quite simply. But you should know a couple of points. The floors in the bath are in most cases made of wood, but there are also concrete. At the same time, only two types of construction are distinguished - leaking and non-leaking. In the first case, water flows into slots specially left in the floor and is absorbed into the soil. And in non-leaking water flows into a special hole and is collected in the catchment. After that, it flows outside the structure. The second type is preferable, since such a floor is much warmer. Consider how to install floors in the bath with your own hands.
We pass directly to work.
Before manual installation of the floor you need to lay the floor logs, which are made of solid pine. Planks, preferably made of the same wood, are attached to the logs. The floor must be slightly sloped so that water can drain easily. Logs must be laid transversely to the drain of water. Under the center of each, you need to place supporting chairs made of brick, wood or concrete. Under the platform, dig holes (about 40 cm deep), ram the edges and bottom and fill it with sand (about 10 cm), carefully compact. A layer of crushed stone is laid on top of the sand and also compacted. Next, you need to fill the site with a thick cement mortar and leave to dry for a day. So do the finished floors in the bath, made by yourself.
We lay insulating material
Before installing the support, it is necessary to lay waterproofing on the site. The height of the supports should end where the ends of the lag end. After installing the supports, you should begin to create underground soil. You can implement this in the following ways: to fill up crushed stone, if the soil is sandy, or to arrange a tray for water flow, if there is a chance that the soil does not absorb water well.
What to do with leaking floors
Consider a situation where the assembled floors in the bathhouse are leaking. In this case, the surface of the underground must be strengthened with expanded clay. If the underground is made, and the floor logs are laid, then you can begin work on the flooring of the boards. When collecting floors in a bathhouse with a leaking look, you should lay uncircumcised and previously planed boards. They must also be attached to each lag with at least two nails. After flooring, the surface must be treated with linseed oil in two layers. If you apply paint to the processing of boards, they will dry out poorly. Non-leaking flooring is best made from coniferous boards. And the flooring should be made so that the groove is located inside the bath. Then you need to lay the waterproofing layer.
In conclusion
As you can see, making floors in the bathhouse with your own hands is not so difficult as it might seem at first glance. Therefore, before hiring a brigade, think: perhaps you yourself can cope with this matter. The main thing is to take into account the nuances. Good luck in your construction!