Initially, it should be emphasized that the canopy for the bath is a very useful and necessary attribute. Without it, being in the steam room completely loses its convenience and charm. Basically, the same materials are used for its construction as for interior decoration.
He, after an electric fireplace or stove, which is made of brick, takes its place of honor. This is exactly the place where a person performs his favorite bath procedure, as well as resting immediately after it. To clearly understand its functional orientation, it is necessary to dwell on the canopy, which is located in the steam room.
What material should I choose for the canopy?
The canopy for the bath is made of wood, which is able to withstand the formation of mold, rot or wood fungus, and also has water-repellent properties.
If you want to understand how to make a canopy in the bathhouse, you need to know that linden and alder have suitable properties, in addition, the Abash tree, whose homeland is tropical Africa. It grows in forests with high humidity, so its wood itself has such a structure that it does not rot from a large amount of water, but acquires better quality indicators.
Abash differs from alder or linden wood by a small release of resin and the fact that it does not heat up, and this is important inside the steam room.
Its wood is light, with a fine-textured pattern, in a section without any visible special stripes. At the same time, for example, linden is distinguished by its clear outline, but these qualities do not affect its operational characteristics.
Manufacturing rules
When making a canopy for the bath, some rules should be observed. First you need to decide what size of the canopy in the bath is needed. Ideally, a person can lie on him without bending his legs. Its height must be determined according to the following principle: between the ceiling and the highest step, the distance should be 1.2 m, while the difference between the levels should be 60 cm. If these standards are not followed, the wood may lead to heat.
Regardless of the type of wood, boards should be laid with a distance of at least ten millimeters between them. Such gaps need to be done for air ventilation, water flow and prevention. If the boards are attached closely, then warping of the boards by air currents from poor ventilation and excess moisture due to the absence of gaps may occur.
Use the canopy as a design element.
To contrast between the drawings and the quality of the material, the steam room can be finished with various types of wood. The canopy for the bath can be made of abacha, sheathed walls with linden wood, and trim the lining of doorways and floors with alder. A similar variety of color shades to the steam room will give an unsurpassed design look.
Creating a canopy in the bath is a simple task for everyone who knows just a little bit of carpentry. Starting its construction, it should be borne in mind that the tree should be smoothly planed, while not varnished and not impregnated with various chemical compositions.