If you want to build a bath from a 6x6 beam, then it will not differ in any way from the construction, which is based on rounded logs. But the process of carrying out the work can be done much easier and faster, without having a special level of skill.
Preparatory work
The most important step before building a house is choosing the right material. The performance of the future building depends on the quality of the wood. The first thing to pay attention to is the absence of cracks in the material, since even the smallest of them will subsequently cause decay. It is important not only to draw up a project for a bath from a 6x6 beam before starting construction, but also to choose a quality material, on the surface of which there should not be blue spots, indicating that a rotting process is taking place inside.
Preparation and processing of timber
A bath from a 6x6 beam must be built only after the material has been properly prepared, if it is not possiblebuy ready-made. After the tree is cut down, it must be allowed to rest. This will take about a month, after which the logs need to be sorted out, leaving only the highest quality for construction. Now you can start processing the material. To begin with, the log needs to be cleaned of bark, on both sides it can be left 15 centimeters. After these manipulations, the log can be left for storage, while the distance from the surface of the earth should be 20 centimeters.
Building the foundation
If you decide to build a bath from a 6x6 beam, then first you will need to build a foundation. The design of the base can be tape or columnar. In order to realize the possibility of erecting the first type of foundation, it is necessary to build a formwork along the entire perimeter of the trench prepared in advance. Concrete is poured to the depth of the soil freezing line. The foundation should rise above the ground by 0.5 meters. Crushed stone or sand is poured inside the perimeter of the base. Three weeks after pouring the foundation, you can start laying the first rows. If you decide to build a bath from a 6x6 beam, then its construction can be carried out on a columnar base.
Features of the construction of a columnar foundation
In this case, it is necessary to install brick pillars, placing them around the perimeter, corners and in the areas of load-bearing walls. Under each support, you need to equip a concrete cushion, whichwill prevent subsidence. The step between such pillars should be 1.5 meters. Whatever the foundation, it must be reinforced with reinforcement. It is important to provide reliable waterproofing, which should be located between the first crown and the base. To do this, molten bitumen must be applied to the horizontal base of the foundation, which is covered with roofing material. After hardening, this procedure must be repeated again.
Laying the first crown
When a bath is built from a 6x6 timber (with or without an attic), the next step is to start laying the first crowns. When carrying out these works and strengthening the elements, you need to use a level. It is necessary to check the horizontal surface of the timber before starting the construction of the walls. You need to choose the bars for the starting row, taking into account the fact that they should be the thickest, as they will be under pressure from the walls and roof. That is why experienced specialists choose a beam with a cross section of 20x20 cm for these works, while for subsequent work you can use a beam with a cross section of 15x15 centimeters.
It is important to use bars that are the same length. The laying of the first crowns begins with the installation of wooden slats, these elements must first be treated with an antiseptic. The thickness of the rails should be equal to 15 millimeters or less. The distance between them should be approximately 30 centimeters. When a bathhouse is built from a 6x6 timber with or without an attic, many builders are wondering whetherWhy is preprocessing necessary? These works are due to the fact that it is necessary to protect wooden elements from decay, which will extend their service life. The space between the rails must be filled with mounting foam. The lower beam laid on the foundation does not need to be fixed.
Features of wall construction
After we managed to choose a project for a bath from a 6x6 beam, construction can begin. At the next stage, after laying the first crown, you can begin to build walls. The bars can be fastened together with wooden pins, you can use steel pins for this. Their installation is carried out in the holes made in advance. Holes should be made at a distance of 1.5 meters from each other. The upper beam after the first must be put in place. According to this technology, all the crowns are laid. The top one does not need to be fastened. This is due to the fact that at the last stage of construction, the elements will need to be temporarily removed for the installation of ceiling beams.
Features of the construction of the attic
If you do not want to build it yourself, a 6x6 turnkey log bath can be built by professionals. But if you are in favor of doing the work only on your own, then at the next stage you need to think about how the arrangement of the attic floor is carried out, of course, if the project provides for the presence of such a building component. During construction, it will be necessary to mount attic floor beams, rafters, and attic wall trim. It is important to correctly set the angle of inclination of the rafters, whichis 30-60 degrees. This is the only way to get the optimal area of the attic floor. Dimensions must be taken into account. So, the minimum width of the attic should be 3 meters, while the height at the central point should not be less than 2.2 meters. Only if you follow all the rules of construction, a 6x6 profiled timber bath will turn out to be reliable and durable.
