The project of a bath from a bar 6х6: main features and

The bath is not only convenience and comfort, but first of all health. In Russia, thanks to the centuries-old tradition, bathhouses are very popular, and the bath project from a 6x6 bar has become the leader of consumer sympathy.

We decided to figure out the secret of the popularity of wooden baths from glued laminated timber.

Sauna room

Requirements

In order to understand how a 6x6 bath of glued laminated timber corresponds to the idea of ​​an ideal room for such procedures, one should consider what requirements such a room should meet.

We list the main ones:

1. The room should be of adequate size: on the one hand, there should be enough space for a comfortable stay of several people, on the other hand, the volume should correspond to the normal steam power of the heating device;
2. The material from which the bath structures are made (walls, floor, ceiling) must have a low thermal conductivity, because the ability to retain heat will be decisive for the economic and energy efficiency of the structure;
3. The material of the walls and ceiling should be well tolerated by high temperatures;
4. The material of the walls, ceiling and floor must be resistant to high humidity and water;
5. The coatings of all surfaces of the interior of the sauna and other rooms should not contain harmful chemical compounds, as well as substances capable of decomposing under the action of high temperatures and emit volatile and other toxic substances;
6. Walls and ceilings should have some moisture and steam capacity in order to absorb part of the steam and condensate in the process, which will then evaporate and maintain a constant value of water vapor content in the air;
7. The material must have sufficient fire resistance and fire safety;
8. The project of a bath from a bar 6 by 6 should have sufficient ventilation to avoid disturbing the normal oxygen content and increasing the concentration of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in the event of a malfunction of the furnace;
9. Ceiling height must be at least 2.5 meters, since the hottest steam will accumulate under the ceiling, and the head of the person should not be in this zone.

Note! Do not forget that at a temperature and humidity normal for the sauna room, finishing and construction materials begin to exude odor and release into the atmosphere a pair of compounds that are part of these materials, therefore it is desirable that they are at least neutral, and better natural. .

The saunas of 6x6 lumber make it possible to make the most efficient use of the volume of the room, while the building itself does not take up too much space on the site, and the capacity allows accommodating all the guests and residents of the house with convenience. Practically, a 5x6 bar bath is also convenient; sometimes this size change allows you to enter the structure in cramped conditions.

Location

The next important question is the issue of placing the structure on the site.

There are several factors to consider:

• The size of the plot;
• The number and relative position of objects and buildings on the site;
• Plot configuration;
• The size of the bath room;
• Location коммуникаций.

Tip! If the site is large, then for security reasons it is recommended to build a bath in a separate room, as in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide leakage, your house and its inhabitants will be at less risk.

Based on these factors, you must choose a place where the room will be at a safe distance from the main house, but, on the other hand, not so far that it is inconvenient to get to it. It should be borne in mind that communications should be as close as possible, this will greatly simplify and reduce the cost of construction.

If you plan to meet guests frequently, then you should pay attention to the projects of baths from a bar 6 to 6 with additional rooms, rooms or attic, where you can accommodate your dear people with maximum comfort.

Also sometimes a log bath is attached to the main house.

This allows you to solve several problems at once:

• Considerably reduce the cost of construction due to the proximity of electrical wiring, plumbing and sewage;
• Combine the heating system of the house and bath complex;
• Simplify communication between the house and the bathhouse;
• Minimize the risk of colds when moving between the steam room and the house, especially in winter;
• Avoid the need to build an extra kitchen and other auxiliary rooms.

Attention! When combining a bath with the main house, it is necessary to observe increased fire safety measures, because furnace equipment and boilers often cause accidents and accidents.

Why glued laminated timber

The unique properties of wood

The construction of wood baths is an old tradition. Wood best meets the basic requirements for the steam room: it has a low thermal conductivity, does not contain harmful or dangerous components, is natural and even useful (especially conifers). In addition, the tree perfectly supports the natural gas exchange of the room with the environment due to the breathing structure.

Wood also has the ability to absorb excess steam and moisture, releasing them back into the atmosphere evenly and gradually, thereby maintaining a favorable concentration of water vapor in the steam room.

However, this material has some drawbacks:

1. Wood rots, especially in conditions of high humidity;
2. Wood is a substrate (nutrient medium) for a variety of mold and tree fungi, which, with certain indicators of temperature and humidity, are able to destroy the structure in a matter of months;
3. It is subject to damage by insects and rodents;
4. The wood burns well and quickly spreads the flame;
5. The tree changes its geometrical dimensions depending on the humidity and temperature of the room, which is extremely undesirable in the conditions of the steam room.

Note! As can be seen, without proper treatment, wood does not cope well with the rather extreme conditions characteristic of a bath, while remaining attractive for a number of other indicators.

An excellent solution to this contradiction was the use of a new high-class material - glued laminated timber.

Glued laminated timber

Glued laminated timber has all the advantages of wood, and in a number of parameters it is significantly improved, but at the same time it is practically free from its disadvantages.

This material is the best suited for the construction of baths, as it has improved properties:

1. The material is much stronger than ordinary wood;
2. Glued wood has better thermal insulation than solid;
3. Details are supplied with locks which exclude steam penetration beyond the limits of the steam room, and also increase the heat-saving qualities of the structure;
4. The material is absolutely not afraid of water and practically does not absorb moisture, while retaining the ability to maintain the natural gas exchange of the room;
5. Glulam does not burn and does not contribute to the spread of the flame due to the treatment with flame retardants;
6. Products are not afraid of rodents and insects, as well as fungi, rot and other factors of biological corrosion due to treatment with antiseptic compounds;
7. The surfaces of the parts are of furniture quality and do not need additional interior or exterior finish;
8. Laminated wood does not shrink and does not change the linear dimensions with changing environmental parameters, which simplifies and speeds up construction and makes possible normal operation in extreme conditions;
9. Designs from a glued bar do not need additional warming;
10. Details fit as accurately as possible, which saves you from the need for improvements on the spot;
11. Due to the exact factory milling, the instruction for assembling structures reminds working with a designer, it is intuitively understandable even to an inexperienced builder and makes it possible to build with his own hands;
12. The small mass of the building allows the use of cheaper lightweight types of foundations; (See the article on the Foundation for a bar-shaped sauna with your own hands: comparison and recommendation for the construction)
13. The construction period of the bath is significantly reduced due to the simplicity of work with the material.

Note! The only and significant drawback of laminated timber is its price. However, a more detailed analysis of all the benefits that it provides, it becomes obvious that these benefits level the difference in cost to almost zero.

At the same time, we did not touch on the unique aesthetic features of wood in general and laminated veneer lumber in particular. The surfaces of the parts have a beautiful pattern formed by wood fibers, because the planes are machined and ground on special equipment and do not need additional finishing. The material retains its natural, natural beauty for a long time.

Note! Most of the raw materials for the production of laminated wood is a coniferous array of northern forests, and this material contains healing essential oils, which with a rise in temperature give a wonderful aroma and healing effect.

Conclusion

With proper design and placement, the operation of such a structure will give only pleasant moments. For more information on the topic, see the video in this article.