The relevance of a healthy lifestyle in the modern world is increasing annually, and against this background, many citizens are striving to leave the gassed cities and settle closer to nature. Low-rise construction is increasing the volume of houses being built and the quality of structures. During the construction of a fairly comfortable country house with the preservation of all the benefits of civilization, in particular engineering communications.
Commitment to tradition
For a Russian, building a bathhouse is a prerequisite. Of course, it is convenient to wash in the shower or in the bathroom, but nothing can compare with the bath: the resinous smell of a tree, the aromatic infusion of steamed birch or oak broom in a steam room, hot and gentle steam, and then an ice shower and strong herbal tea ... It looks like the dream of a bath for most of its lovers and experts. In order for the bath house to bring only positive emotions, it is necessary to build it correctly and use it wisely. The easiest way is to order the construction of a bath for professionals who will take into account all the requirements and wishes of the customer. How to choose the sizes of each of the functional rooms, from which it is better to build a bath, how to determine its location and even the degree of foundation deepening. Most owners of a plot of land outside the city prefer to build a bathhouse on their own, which is much more economical in terms of finances and much more pleasant for vanity. In the future, you can brag about the result and share your experience with the look of a connoisseur of the issue.
Material selection
At the initial stage, each owner of a future bathhouse has a lot of questions: what to build a bathhouse from, what is the best foundation, what roofing materials to use, what materials for a bathhouse can be used as interior decoration? The owner of the future bathhouse must answer each of these questions independently, depending on preferences and financial capabilities. Modern technologies provide opportunities for a wide selection of building materials and construction methods. The following types of materials can be used as a basis:
- Tree (timber of various types, logs cylindrical).
- Brick.
- Blocks (foam blocks, cinder blocks, gas blocks).
- As a construction technology, a frame system using a wooden board (lining, decorative board) can be used.
Each option is preliminarily calculated to determine the amount of material used and, accordingly, its cost. It is possible to use a combination of materials both for the construction of the main structure, and for its decoration.
Preparatory calculations, design
Having decided what it is better to build a bath from, we proceed to its design and planning on the ground. At this stage, special attention must be paid to safety measures. The bathhouse should be at a distance of 5-7.5 m from the rest of the buildings. If there is a natural source of water supply (well), the distance to the structure should be at least 15-18 meters - this will prevent water from entering the water, and the maximum distance from a river or lake 3-5 meters. The design phase should take into account the dimensions and materials for the construction of the bath. The area of the steam room, dressing room and wash section of the bath is determined depending on the properties of the material used and the number of people who can be in it at the same time. Depending on what materials for the bath are used, the load on the foundation is calculated. Particular attention is paid to drainage and ventilation, which are planned depending on the operating mode and construction materials. The issue of warming the walls and the roof of the bathhouse is carefully considered - the quality of the steam, the duration and effectiveness of use depend on it.
Construction stages
The place for the erection of the structure is chosen, we proceed to the erection. Before the construction of the foundation, we clear and level the site selected as the location of the bathhouse.
The foundation is the foundation of the design
We choose the type of foundation - it depends on the weight of the structure and the type of soil. The best solution would be deepening by the amount of freezing. The least expensive way is a columnar foundation with preliminary replacement of part of the soil (a pillow of crushed stone of various fractions and sand). Poles are located under the bearing walls and at the corners of the bath. So you can install this type of foundation around the perimeter.
For a site with closely spaced groundwater, a pile option is used. A prerequisite is the presence of a platform for the furnace, which has a large mass (especially modifications with a water tank), and, accordingly, needs a solid support, and a separate foundation will ensure fire safety.
The foundation must stand for some time and gain strength. It must be treated with special means to protect against external influences. At the foundation phase, a system for draining drains and ventilation outlets is being equipped.
Walls
The construction of walls is carried out in parallel with the process of their insulation. The owner, who has decided on the question of what it is better to build a bath from, at the design stage should take into account the need, quality and quantity of the insulation layer used. The final stage in the construction of the walls is the construction of internal partitions and the division of the bath space into separate functional rooms. Partitions can be made of basic building material or (most often) made of wooden boards of various widths. The final step before finishing is a thorough waterproofing of the walls and ceiling of the bath.
Roofing and decoration
The construction of the roof will be the final stage of the construction of the bath. The roof construction depends on climatic conditions: the simplest and budget option is a gable roof. The attic will perform the function of retaining heat, if it is properly built, i.e., provide good waterproofing. The choice of material for suturing the roof depends on the capabilities of the owner, the structure of the lathing also depends on this. The roof from the inside is sheathed with waterproofing material and additionally insulated. You can start decorating the interior, which will again return the owner to the question of which is better to build a bath. The wall cladding inside each sector of the bath has several functions: protection against moisture, the aesthetics of the room and functionality. It is important to remember about such a concept as “bath spirit” or steam; it directly depends on the material of the interior decoration.
We build baths from a bar
For many lovers of the bath, the question "What to build a bath from?" absolutely not relevant - only a tree, there can be no other opinion. This material has been used for many centuries: it is used to build a Russian bath everywhere. Baths from timber of any size are found in every second suburban area. A lot has been said about the positive characteristics of the tree used as a building material, but the conclusion is clear - for the bathhouse this is the best option. The only negative point is the short duration of operation, but at the current level of development of the chemical industry, wood processing from external influences increases the service life and quality of any building. The beam should be well dried and processed - only in this case the owner gets not only a great appearance and pleasure from use, but also a big charge of vivacity and health. For interior decoration, you can use various types of wood, it all depends on the preferences and capabilities of the owner.
Using wireframe technology
When building a bath, the most budgetary option is the use of frame technology. It is mastered in the vastness of our country very quickly, and from the advantages, in addition to low cost, the speed of building a bathhouse can be called.
The design is lightweight, does not require a powerful foundation, and the possibilities of finishing both inside and outside are not limited. After the construction of the main frame, the walls are laid with insulation and hermetically sealed. The internal microclimate can be formed by sheathing the walls with lining of any kind of wood. Exterior finish with siding, wood and tiles will give an aesthetic appearance to such a structure as a frame bath (the photo will demonstrate this more clearly). One of the disadvantages of its operation is the increased level of humidity, but with proper use of the ventilation system and good tight casing, this disadvantage can be eliminated.
Building a bath from blocks
Due to limited financial resources, many owners of suburban real estate have to save on building a bath, but with the modern development of the construction market, the issue can be solved simply - we build a bath from blocks. This material has a relatively low cost, practical, lightweight, due to the cavities has an additional heat-saving function, does not shrink, the construction time is much lower than when using other materials.
In this case, there is a choice of blocks, they are made of sand, cement, clay. There are several
types of blocks: expanded clay blocks, cinder blocks, foam blocks, aerated concrete blocks. It is necessary to dwell on one of the options, for example,
we build baths from foam concrete blocks. Due to the qualities of this material, cost savings begin at the stage of laying the foundation, and the lightness of the material reduces the percentage of load on the base. Foam blocks are easily processed, which makes it possible to use any materials for decoration. The negative aspects of use during construction include the cost of additional thermal insulation, mortar is used when fastening the blocks, the masonry should be even. The principle of building a bath is the same as when using brick, but the weight of the structure is much lower and the number of rows of masonry is less. For the steam room, the walls are finished with wood after laying the sealant. Humidity is the main enemy of foam blocks, because due to the porous structure, the block quickly gains moisture, so special attention should be paid to the quality of the foam block and the sealing of the bath.