For a long time, a Russian person loves to bathe in a bathhouse. And it's good if she owns. Before such a place appears, it is necessary to decide: what material to choose, what size the bath will be, how to make a foundation, how to assemble and install, whether to make an attic?
One of the easiest to assemble and affordable is a log bath. Its installation can be done without special skills.
The construction of log baths is based on the choice of wood, which is best harvested for the winter, since at this time the forest is drier and not infested with parasites. A high-quality timber should not have deep cracks, signs of decay, traces of parasites.
It is not recommended to order ready-made log cabins, as there is a high probability of non-uniform shrinkage and, accordingly, distortions of the room. For assembly, it is advisable to buy the material itself directly and carry out all the work on site. The shape and size of the room depends only on your preferences. It can be a log bath with an attic or a terrace.
The first is most often built in order tosave space on the plots and for the rest of the whole family. For ease of installation, the roof is made gable. Insulate the attic with mineral wool.
The log sauna is based on a foundation of concrete and iron reinforcement. Due to its lightness, such a building does not require a powerful foundation, which reduces the cost of construction. After the foundation is erected, a layer of waterproofing is laid, that is, liquid bitumen is applied first, the next layer is roofing material. Next, bars impregnated with working off or an antiseptic are installed at the same distance from each other, approximately 25 cm. On top of the bars we lay the first crown of the bath, also impregnated with special means from the side of contact with other materials. The distance between the bars and the first crown will additionally protect the entire structure from decay. The resulting space is filled with mounting foam. The next insulation is laid on top of the first crown, it can be moss or tow. A layer of it is laid so that it protrudes beyond the edges of the beam, this is necessary for caulking the bath during shrinkage. In the second crown and subsequent ones, holes are drilled for metal pins, necessary to secure all tiers. A log bath is built taking into account the basic rule - the first and last two crowns are not fixed. This is due to the fact that if the lower tier rots, then it can be replaced without problems. After shrinkage of the beam bath, ceiling beams are installed, and therefore the dismantling of the upper rims is necessary.
After completing the construction of the premises, you should prepare the doorand window openings. Appropriate designs can be installed immediately.
Possessing all the properties of a log steam room, a log sauna is also more economical, ergonomic, perfectly retains heat, is easy to assemble and practically does not shrink. The main disadvantage of a log bath is that, as a result of the manufacture of the main material, wood is more susceptible to aging and decay. For durable use, it must be treated with antiseptics and protective impregnations.
