♨️ bath of logs - the nuances of construction and arrangement

In Russia since ancient times sauna from a log - an integral part of national domestic traditions. real Russian bath can not be considered subject to fashion trends, it is a wonderful recreation center for everyone. Since ancient times to the boathouses were used whole logs, usually conifers. Modern sandwich panels will never replace the healing power of natural wood. In this article from Housechief all about what should be a log sauna.

Qualitative features log bath

The external simplicity and plainness wooden frame means reliability and sophisticated design. Only the tree is able to create in the structure of the unique microclimate conditions. Main features log bath:

• excellent ventilation. Wood is easy to miss a pair of air, without creating stagnant humid atmosphere;
• low thermal conductivity. The log walls are heated quickly and retain heat for a long time;
• useful as a building material. The content of natural resins in the wood produces tonic and therapeutic effect to the human body.

Options for log saunas projects

Decided to have a bath, you should order the project documentation or to make an independent construction project. Is preferable and easier to opt for specialists. There are hundreds of different options for the construction of log saunas: two-storey, with veranda, attic, swimming pool. The choice depends only on the customer, his imagination, and financial capacity.

Small bath from logs

Disposition standard Small bath It includes three mandatory isolated areas: the locker room, dressing room, steam room and shower. It suffices to acquire wood frame 4 m × 3 or 4 × 4 m² to get decent facilities and recreational facility.

Baths with room for a swimming pool

Planning and construction of a complex with swimming pool It is a complex and expensive undertaking. Variants of such projects is a great variety of proposals.

The structure of the central room is a sitting area with a swimming pool, where you can get to the steam room, shower and a bathroom.

Baths with a large terrace

baths projects a spacious veranda particularly demanded in the small area portions.

Suppose an option to increase the footage steam room and shower due to the transfer lounge on the veranda. But here it is necessary to take into account that a comfortable rest on the veranda is possible only in the warmer months. In winter, the terrace will have to insulate.

A two-storey leisure complex with a loft

A two-storey log cabin sauna attractive functional use of the second floor as a dwelling.

Projects such structures can be both the most simple and highly complex. It all depends on customer requests and portion sizes.

Materials for the construction of the bath timber

building materials generally selected from coniferous trees for log bath. Resin allocated wood helps to create a unique flavor and special microclimate in the premises. Conifer virtually does not crack under extreme temperatures. The most inexpensive wood - spruce and Pine. But it should give preference to high-quality wood from the northern territories, carved in the winter when choosing the material.

chopped logs

Construction bath construction is very time-consuming process, especially of chopped or debarked logs.

The absence of grinding significantly reduces the price of the wood material. However, due to the "original appearance", there remains an increased resistance to the negative impact, both on the outside and the inside. The difference diameter causes some difficulty insulationAnd the master must have the necessary experience of such material.

machine rounded posts

The structure of the rounded or calibrated logs will be more expensive, but have a more refined look. Professional processing of wood on machines It allows you to get logs of the same size: round and beautiful.

However, with a beautiful appearance, the wood loses a part of positive qualities, becomes more sensitive to external influences.

Pros and cons of the structure of logs

To date building wooden bath - one of the most popular projects. In addition to creating a unique microclimate, bath log cabins have a number of other advantages:

In addition, favorable price makes it possible to purchase and install a bath log cabin is much cheaper than similar buildings of brick and foam.

The disadvantages of wooden structures include:

However, high-quality work of experienced craftsmen and material handling fireproof and antifungal compounds reduces the risk of these defects. A professional approach to the construction of the half-century will provide service life of the bath complex.

How to choose the wood material for the construction of baths

Wood for construction need to prepare well in advance, it needs a good natural drying. The best option would be pine logs purchased in the winter. It is advisable to select a tree from the same region of northern latitudes.

By purchasing and zagotavlivaya material should be taken into account:

• the shape of the surface of the stem - straight, without prekos;
• the difference of face diameter - no more than 3 cm;
• no mechanical defects and defeats beetle wood.

only in the summer for the operation, you can use the log diameter of 18-20 cm. For year-round visits should purchase logs with a diameter of 24 cm. Drying technology depends on the degree of humidity of the wood and, correspondingly, the level of shrinkage of construction. Very small shrinkage in 3 cm cylindered logs have dried in a special chamber.

Construction bath from logs

With enough skill and a certain skill, you can build a sauna yourself by inviting a couple of people to help. When you log standard sizes of three rooms, average built-up area will be about 60 meters. Construction work on the construction of a log house are conducted in stages.

laying the foundation

Start with the foundation device. Justification for the bath may be of 3 types:

• columnar;
• melkozaglublennoe;
• tape.

Wooden bath large, including a two-storey, involves the use of only the base with tape concrete filling. In this case, the trench must have a depth of not less than 20 cm exceeding the level of soil freezing.

When heaving soils used variant belt, melkozaglublennogo base. The upper layer of the foundation is poured with molten asphalt paving and roofing material for waterproofing.

Walling

Laying the accountant first ring occurs at ruberoidnyj layer on opposite sides. Choose the most thick and well dried out columns. In the first two the logs vytosyvayut cupped recesses (slots), which is perpendicular following logs are inserted.

Each row is laid a layer of insulation - moss, hemp, hemp. For the construction of the upper row - mauerlat, poles chosen as carefully. They will serve as a support for the rafters.

The detailed process is shown in this video from practice:

roof installation

After completing the construction of the wall crowns set rafters and laid roofing material. Small bath can be covered by a pent roof, a simple and cheap in construction. For more complex design of buildings set gable roof with a cold attic.

Then put the rafters crate and an insulating layer of roofing material. Roofing, you can choose any: slate, decking, Ondulin, Metal tiles.

for insulation and ventilation works

Roughness and surface roughness of log house is not suitable for many modern insulation materials. But for a bath is very important qualitative processing of wood joints to prevent leakage of heat. It uses natural fiber materials:

1. Moss. It has a density and moisture resistance. But this is subjected to rapid destruction and requires constant updating.
2. Tow. The most common insulation and shumoizolyator, but, as with any organic material, it is fragile.
3. Jute. It is not subject to putrefaction, and is the best material for insulation.

For permanent fresh air intake is recommended to install forced ventilation. A vent may be small. It is better to create a natural air masses pass through a loose clutch crowns and lower door gap along the entire perimeter. Air traffic in the big bath complexes provides 2 type of ventilation: Natural and mechanical. Moreover extractor fan should not reduce the temperature in the steam room.

trim

any interior trim log should be postponed until a complete shrinkage design.

We need to minimize the use of metal parts, especially in the steam room. Fastening elements (in case of impossibility of application of wood) carefully deepened into the timber. Overall, the room of the log does not require a special finish.

interior and exterior design of log saunas

The basic rule of harmony in the construction of a consistency of style. Even small size bath will create a unique interior, if equip it with taste.

Country style

Russian rustic style is ideal for the decoration of baths from the logs, not applying for a special gala gloss.

The main elements of finishing will be the presence of log walls, a floor plank, coarse and large shops Tables made of natural wood in the common room.

Modern style in the Russian bath

Modern stylistics is often used in large-sized bath buildings. There is also not allowed to use plastic products and forged elements, but the floors can pave ceramic tiles or waterproof laminate.

To illuminate selected point lamps, Built-in color fixtures for space zoning

Small photos steam room design

If you have not yet decided how to decorate the bath, here are some options for creating inspiration:

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Log sauna will last you for years to come and keep the warmth of sincere communication with family and friends. And already there is such in your area? We would be very grateful if you share the secrets of its arrangement in the comments!