Traditionally, Russian baths were built from logs, but at present, preference is given to cheaper material - timber. It has all the qualities of a natural tree, while the erection of the building will be carried out in a very short time and at minimal cost.
The main advantages of timber
The relatively light weight of the material, so that the construction of a powerful foundation is not required. Suitable tape or columnar.
Easy and simple to assemble on your own - you can purchase an already prepared draft of a 6x4 bath from a timber, which does not require long-term shrinkage. The building is being erected as a designer directly on the site itself.
The roof can be made of metal, slate or ondulin. And the rafters from a bar, the cross section of which is 150 * 100 mm, can become the key to strength and comfort.
The construction of buildings has increased strength. Interior decoration can be done almost immediately after the main construction work is completed.
If the design of a bathhouse made of 6x4 timber ( self-made ) was selected from a profiled beam, then in this case no caulking and external wall decoration will be required. This building material has a pretty attractive appearance and excellent grip on parts. Cold air will not penetrate inside the building, even if there is a very strong wind outside.
Over time, the middle of the timber is impregnated with resin, which makes it more durable and dense. Due to this, this building material acquires such high characteristics.
Design features of the bath
The standard equipment of the bath includes:
Tambour, which is combined with the dressing room. Sometimes they are separated by a door, but this significantly reduces the space.
Steam room. It belongs to the main bathhouse. It is in it that all health procedures are carried out.
Washing. There are simple benches, a shower cabin or a home-made shower with a tray.
The project of a bath 6x4 of timber
The classic size for a Russian bath is considered 6 by 4 meters. This design is quite compact and can be placed in any corner of the summer cottage. The total area of the structure is 24 square meters, and the useful area is approximately 20. But at the same time, this bathhouse is quite spacious, it can be perfect for a large family or unexpected guests. The timber structure holds heat well and looks very aesthetically pleasing.
The design of the 6x4 saunas made of timber allows you to equip a rather spacious relaxation room where you can place a wardrobe, a table and several chairs. In the steam room, the size of which is 2 by 2 meters, shelves can be built immediately along two walls, and in the washing room a shower cabin can be installed for the bath. If desired, the size of one of the rooms can be reduced or increased.
The main advantages of baths from timber 4 to 6
The design of a 6x4 bath from a bar has a number of advantages:
All rooms are full-fledged rooms, where it is possible to deploy several people at the same time.
Thanks to the large space, you can install a real brick heater, which quickly warms up the room and creates a unique atmosphere.
If you wish, you can organize additional space, build an attic. This will transform a simple bathhouse into a very cozy house for receiving guests.
Before choosing a layout, it is very important to maintain the correct ratio of the size of the rooms, the height of the ceiling and other architectural elements.
Project: 6x4 timber bath with terrace
The layout options for the bath can be completely different.
As an example, consider the following project. A bathhouse made of 6x4 timber with a terrace can be this: the base of the structure is a columnar foundation that protects the bottom of the log from premature damage. The entrance to the bathhouse is through the porch. Next is a spacious terrace, the area of which is 5.46 square meters. For winter use, the terrace can be glazed and equipped with a veranda. Then there is a vestibule with an area of 2x2, where you can place a hanger for clothes and a shelf for shoes. The tambour goes into the rest room, the area of which is 6.83 square meters. m. For water procedures, there is a washing area of 3.46 sq. m. m and a steam room of 3.43 square meters. m, which are interconnected by a door block. The entrance to the washing room is carried out directly through the lounge.
The following design of a 6x4 bathhouse from a 150x450 timber can be this:
equip a spacious steam room, designed for 4-5 people at a time (in this case, the area of the steam room will be 5.2 square meters);
make a fairly spacious washing room, whose area is approximately 8 square meters;
there will still be a little space (about 2.5 square meters for the arrangement of the dressing room, which can reduce the heat loss of the steam room).
Another 6x4 bath option is to make a small washing and steam room (3.5 square meters) and equip an outdoor terrace.
The layout of the bath can be changed before the start of the manufacturing of the log house.