The layout of the baths with a separate location of the sink and steam room. The layout of the baths with a separate location of the sink and steam room Bathhouse from a 4x4 bar

The price of building a log cabin of a 4x4 bath without finishing under the roof is 211,000 rubles

• The foundation is columnar. 2 blocks in a pedestal (for one-story houses) and 4 blocks in a pedestal on a cement screed (for houses with an attic). Concrete blocks, full-bodied, 200x200x400 mm in size. Pedestals are installed on a compacted sand cushion. Sand (PGS) is provided by the customer.
• External walls - profiled beam of natural humidity with a section of 145x90 mm (wall thickness - 90mm) Profile "block house" or straight.
• In total, there are 16 crowns in the log cabin of one-story baths. There are 17 crowns in the log house of baths with an attic.
• An open terrace (if any) on supports made of planed timber with a section of 100 * 150 mm, with shrink jacks. Fencing - a handrail from a planed bar with a section of 40 * 100 mm. Steps at the entrance.
• The height of the ceiling of the first floor in cleanliness (from the floor log to the floor beam) for one-story baths is 2.15 m (+/-50mm); for saunas with an attic 2.29m (+/- 50mm)
• The second floor is an attic. Clear attic ceiling height (from floor beam to ceiling beam) - 2.25 m
• The height of the roof in the ridge for one-story baths is 1.20 m.
• The pediments are a frame made of boards of natural humidity with a section of 150 * 40 mm, 100 * 40 mm. External finishing of pediments - lining (spruce / pine AB) 17 * 90 mm. Wind protection - NANOIZOL "A" (for buildings with an attic).
• In the pediments of one-story buildings, a door (1 pc.) And ventilation hatches (1 pc. For each pediment, under the ridge) are installed.
• Ventilation hatches are installed in the gables of buildings with an attic (3 pieces for each gable).
• Eaves and roof overhangs 200 mm wide (for one-story buildings) and 300 mm (for buildings with an attic). Cornices and overhangs are hemmed with clapboard (spruce / pine AB) 17 * 90 mm.
• The device of window and door openings with a dressing crown, without the installation of casing bars.
• Assembly of the house / bath at the customer's site.

The price of a turnkey 4x4 bath with a foundation and a stove is 328,000 rubles

• The foundation is columnar. 2 blocks in a pedestal (for one-story baths) and 4 blocks in a pedestal on a cement screed (for baths with an attic). Concrete blocks, full-bodied, 200x200x400 mm in size. Pedestals are installed on a compacted sand cushion. Sand (PGS) is provided by the customer.
• Waterproofing - roofing material in one layer.
• Strapping - a bar of natural moisture with a section of 150x100 mm. On the outer perimeter, the strapping is laid in two rows. The bar is treated with a protective composition.
• Floor logs - a board of natural moisture with a section of 40x150 mm per edge, with a step of 600 mm.
• Draft floor - a board of natural humidity with a section of 22x100mm. Steam, waterproofing - NANOIZOL S.
• Floor insulation - 100mm KNAUF/URSA mineral wool (or equivalent). Vapor barrier - NANOIZOL V.
• The finished floor of the first floor is a dry tongue-and-groove floorboard (spruce/pine AB) 36mm thick. Each fifth board is fastened with screws (for the possibility of further flooring).
• External walls - profiled beam of natural humidity with a section of 145x90 mm (wall thickness - 90mm) Profile "block house" or straight. There are 16 crowns in total (for one-story baths) and 17 crowns (for baths with an attic).
• Partitions of the first floor - profiled beam of natural humidity with a section of 145x90 mm, straight profile. They cut into external walls with a depth of up to 30mm.
• Mezhventsovy insulation - jute cloth 6 mm thick
• Interconnection - on a metal dowel (building nail 6x200mm, 250mm).
• Corner connection - "in half a tree." The outer corners of the log house are sewn up with clapboard (spruce / pine AB) 17 * 90 mm in two rows.
• An open terrace (if any) on supports made of planed timber with a section of 100 * 150 mm, with shrink jacks. Fencing - a handrail from a planed bar with a section of 40 * 100 mm filled with carved balusters. Steps at the entrance.
• Terrace floors - dry tongue-and-groove floorboard (spruce/pine AB) 36mm thick. Fasten with self-tapping screws to each board. Boards are laid in 5 mm increments.
• Terrace ceilings - lining (spruce / pine AB) 17 * 90 mm. Vapor barrier - NANOIZOL V.
• The ceiling height of the first floor in cleanliness (from floor to ceiling) is 2.10 m (+/- 50mm) - for one-story baths and 2.25 m (+/-50mm) - for baths with an attic.
• The filing of the ceiling of the first floor (except for the steam room) - lining (spruce / pine AB) 12.8 * 88 mm. (joint for layout is allowed)
• The second floor is an attic. Clear attic ceiling height (from floor to ceiling) - 2.20 m
• Floor insulation - 100 mm KNAUF / URSA mineral wool (or equivalent). Vapor barrier NANOIZOL V.
• Attic floors - dry tongue-and-groove floorboard (spruce / pine AB) 36mm thick. Each fifth board is fastened with screws (for the possibility of further flooring).
• Sheathing of the walls and ceiling of the attic - lining (spruce / pine AB) 12.5 * 88 mm (a joint for layout is allowed).
• Attic wall insulation - 100mm ROCKWOOL basalt mats (or equivalent). Vapor barrier - NANOIZOL V.
• Partitions of the attic - a frame made of a bar of natural moisture with a section of 40 * 75 mm, sheathed on both sides with clapboard (spruce / pine AB) 12.5 * 88 mm. Partitions are not insulated.
• Rafters - farms from a board of natural humidity with a section of 150x40mm., 100x40mm. Are established with a step of 900-1000 mm.
• The pediments are a frame made of boards of natural humidity with a section of 150 * 40 mm, 100 * 40 mm. External finishing of pediments - lining (spruce / pine AB) 17 * 90 mm. . Wind, moisture protection - NANOIZOL "A" (for baths with an attic).
• In the pediments of one-story baths, a door (1 pc.) And ventilation hatches (1 pc. For each pediment, under the ridge) are installed.
• Ventilation hatches are installed in the gables of baths with an attic (3 pieces for each gable).
• Lathing - a board of natural moisture with a section of 22 * ​​100 mm, with a step of 300 mm. Counter-lattice - rail 20 * 40 mm, along the slopes of the rafters.
• Roofing - ONDULIN (burgundy, brown, green) or galvanized corrugated board. Underroofing vapor barrier - NANOIZOL S.
• Cornices and roof overhangs 200 mm wide (for one-story baths) and 300 mm (for baths with an attic). Cornices and overhangs are hemmed with clapboard (spruce / pine AB) 17 * 90 mm.
• The staircase to the attic is single-flight, on bowstrings made of planed timber with a section of 145 * 90 mm. Floorboard steps. The handrail and the fence in the attic are a planed bar with a section of 40 * 100 mm.
• Finishing the walls and ceiling of the steam room - lining (aspen B) 14 * 90 mm (a joint for layout is allowed). Reflective insulation on a foil basis - NANOIZOL FB. Counter rail - 10 * 40 mm (ventilation gap - 10 mm). Before sheathing, the timber base of the walls is treated with a protective composition for baths and saunas NEOMID 200.
• Two-tier shelves made of planed board (aspen B) 28*90 mm. The width of the step - 40 cm (height - 50 cm); lounger width - 60 cm (height - 110 cm).
• Installation of the ERMAK 12 / ERMAK 16 furnace with a hanging tank (stainless steel 35 l) for heating water.
• The basis of the furnace - a brick in one row. Cutting furnace portal - brick.
• Fire insulation - basalt cardboard, ceiling and roof passages, a reflective screen made of smooth galvanized steel on basalt cardboard, inflow sheet.
• The flue - vertical, with an output in a roof through a ceiling. Starting pipe - stainless steel 0.5 mm, stainless steel gate valve, stainless steel starting adapter, sandwich pipes 115 * 200 mm (stainless steel 0.5 mm * galvanized 0.5 mm), galvanized head.
• Installation in the washing shower tray 800 * 800 mm with a siphon. The outlet of the drain outside the perimeter of the bath is a sanitary PVC pipe with a diameter of 50 mm.
• Windows - wooden, double-glazed, with a seal and fittings (screw hinges, twist locks). Inward-opening doors. Dimensions (h*w) 1200*1500 mm; 1200*1000 m; 1200*600mm; 600*600mm; 400*400 mm. Windows are installed in casing boxes.
• Entrance door - wooden, paneled, deaf (spruce / pine A). Size (h * w) 1800 * 800 mm (for one-story baths; 2000 * 800 mm (for baths with an attic). Handles, hinges. A padlock is installed on the front door.
• Doors interroom - bath, frame (aspen A). Size (h*w) 1750*750 mm. Handles, hinges.
• Casing bars (swarms) are installed in window and door openings.
• Sealing of corners, joints, junctions - plinth spruce / pine A / aspen AB.
• Finishing of windows, doors - architraves spruce / pine A on both sides, aspen AB
• Nails for fixing parts - construction black.
• Nails for fastening lining - galvanized 2.5x50 mm
• Nails for fastening the plinth, layouts - finishing galvanized 1.8x50 mm.
• Loading, delivery up to 400 km from Pestovo, Novgorod region, unloading of a set of material.
• Assembly of the bath at the customer's site.
• BONUS. Steam room accessories. Stones - gabbro-diabase 40 kg.

We have compiled for you a convenient table of differences in the configuration of baths for shrinkage and turnkey.

COSTRUCTION	SHRINK	FULL CONSTRUCTION
Columnar foundation of concrete blocks 200*200*400	Yes	Yes
Double strapping from a bar 150 * 100 mm	Yes	Yes
Floor logs from a board 40 * 150 on the edge with a step of 600 mm	Yes	Yes
Draft floor from a board 22*100/150 mm	No	Yes
Floor insulation with hydro and vapor barrier	No	Yes
Finished floor - dry tongue-and-groove floorboard 36 mm	No	Yes
Walls and partitions made of profiled timber of natural humidity with a section of 145 * 90 mm (wall thickness - 90 mm)	Yes	Yes
Assembling a log house on steel dowels	Yes	Yes
Corner connection - in half a tree	Yes	Yes
Mezhventsovy heater - jute	Yes	Yes
Rafters - trusses from a bar 40 * 100/150 mm with a pitch of 900/1000 mm	Yes	Yes
Lathing - board 20*100/150 mm	Yes	Yes
Roofing - ondulin / galvanized corrugated board C20	Yes	Yes
Roof eaves and overhangs are hemmed with clapboard spruce / pine AB	Yes	Yes
Window and door openings with dressing crown, without installation of casing bars	Yes	No
Window and door openings with installation of casing bars	No	Yes
Installation of windows and doors	No	Yes
Ceiling filing - lining spruce / pine AB	No	Yes
Insulation + vapor barrier of floors / attic	No	Yes
Finishing the walls and ceiling of the attic - lining spruce / pine AB	No	Yes
Finishing the walls and ceiling of the steam room - lining aspen AB + shelves	No	Yes
Furnace and chimney installation	No	Yes
Installation in the washing shower tray 800 * 800 mm with a siphon. Conclusion of the drain for the perimeter of the bath	No	Yes
Staircase to the attic	No	Yes
Finishing: plinth, platbands	No	Yes
Loading a set of material, its delivery up to 400 km from our base, unloading at the customer's site	Yes	Yes

Name	Cost, rub)	unit of measurement
Foundation installation on screw piles or reinforced concrete foundation	8-921-930-69-80, 8-926-742-95-01
Decorative finish of the plinth - pick-up ()	1000-1600	running meters
Installation of reinforced concrete slabs 500 * 500 * 100 mm under the supporting pedestals ( )		PCS.
Protection (lining board) of the first row of strapping from a larch board 50 * 150 mm ( )		running meters
Protection (lining board) of the first row of strapping made of larch board 50 * 200 mm ( )		running meters
Double strapping from timber 150x150mm		running meters
Double strapping from timber 150x200mm		running meters
Device floor log from a bar 150x100mm		running meters
Installation of floors from a larch terrace board "velveteen" (for open terraces) ()	2000	m*2 floor
Installation of finishing floors made of tongue-and-groove larch floorboard 27 mm ( )	2000	m*2 floor
External walls made of profiled timber with a moisture content of 145x140mm, partitions made of profiled timber. humidity section 145*90 mm	2500	running meters exterior walls
External walls and partitions made of profiled chamber-drying timber with a section of 145x90 mm	2300	running meters exterior walls And baffles
External walls made of profiled kiln-dried timber with a section of 145x140 mm, partitions made of profiled kiln-dried timber with a section of 145x90 mm	4000	linear meters of external walls
Exterior walls made of profiled timber. humidity with a section of 145x190mm, partitions made of profiled timber eat. humidity section 145*90 mm	4500	linear meters of external walls
External walls made of profiled chamber-drying timber with a section of 145x190mm, partitions made of profiled chamber-drying timber with a section of 145*90mm.	5300	linear meters of external walls
A set of kiln-dried lumber ( )	1000	m * 2 building area
Conjugation of crowns on a wooden dowel	1000
Assembling a log house using a SPRING ASSEMBLY FORCE ( )	2000	running meters external walls and partition walls
Assembling a log house with a screed of crowns in height with steel studs	1500	running meters external walls and partition walls
Corner connection "groove-thorn" (warm corner)	6000	one corner of the log
Corner connection “in the bowl” ( )	from 30 000	house kit
Interventional insulation - holofiber()	300/450/600	linear meter of the outer walls of the log house
Increasing the ceiling height by 14 cm (+ one crown in the log house)	500/750/1000	running meters exterior walls and partition walls
Insulation 150mm		m * 2 insulated area
The device of a ladder on a bowstring made of glued laminated timber, with wide steps, turned pillars, balusters and a figured handrail.	25000	PCS.
Roofing - metal tiles RAL 3005 ,5005,6005,7004, 7024,8017)		m*2 roof
Roofing - polymer-coated corrugated board(RAL 3005,5005,6005,7004, 7024,8017)		m*2 roof
Installation of a drainage system (PVC, DEKE)	1200	running meters roof slope
Installation of corner snow barriers ( )		running meters roof slope
Installation of tubular snow barriers ( )	1300	running meters roof slope
Attic device: sparse flooring from edged boards along the ceiling beams, a door in one of the gables + a dormer window in the opposite gable		m*2 ceiling
External finishing of pediments - block house spruce / pine AB 28 * 140		m * 2 gable area
External finishing of gables - imitation of timber 18*140 mm		m * 2 gable area
Treatment of the entire building with a fire-retardant composition NEOMID ( )		m * 2 building area
Surface treatment with NEOMID terrace oil ( )		m*2 floor
Treatment of the walls and ceiling of the steam room and washing varnish NEOMID "for baths and saunas" ( )		m * 2 walls and ceiling
Processing the ends of the log house with NEOMID TOR PLUS ( )		opening/corner
Treatment of shelves in the steam room with NEOMID oil ( )	1000	m*2 shelf
Finishing of walls and ceiling with larch lining 14*90mm ( )	1500	m * 2 walls and ceiling
The device of the "flowing floor" in the washing ( )	5000	m*2 floor
Finishing with a pair of clapboards OSINA A, including shelves - OSINA A		m * 2 walls and ceiling
Finishing with a double clapboard LIPA A, including shelves - LIPA A	1200	m * 2 walls and ceiling
Finishing with double clapboard LIPA EXTRA, including shelves - LIPA Extra more more)	35 000	PCS.
Installation of PVC windows with single-chamber double-glazed windows	from 4000	PCS.
Installation of PVC windows with double-glazed windows	from 5000	PCS.
Installation of a heat exchanger in the ERMAK furnace, installation of an external tank (stainless steel 60l) on the washing wall, hot water supply with metal-plastic pipes	20000	PCS.
Installation of a tank (stainless steel 50l) on a pipe above the stove, with a tap outlet to the washing room	13 000	PCS.
Installation of another ERMAK oven (	12 000/16000	set
Chimney device made of stainless steel 0.8 mm thick (protective screen, stainless steel inlet sheet included)	16 000/20000	set
Delivery over 400 km from Pestovo, Novgorod region.		km
Construction change house 2.0 * 3.0 / 4.0 m ()	from 21 000	PCS.

The whole country rests on such workers

Alexey Gennadievich!!! Due to the lack of time, I could not write to you in any way - many thanks for the work of your employees in the construction of the bathhouse, two young men, unfortunately, I don’t know their names, they worked clearly and harmoniously, the quality of the bathhouse is EXCELLENT !!! The whole country rests on such workers. All friends and relatives also noted the impeccable work of the guys, as a result of which they dreamed of a bathhouse.

The guys built us an amazing bath

I want to express my deep gratitude to Alexey (general director), Zorin Sergey and Chistyakov Vladimir (builders)! In early August, the guys built us an amazing bathhouse, taking into account all our wishes. The delivery of materials was made on time, the construction was completed even ahead of the time agreed earlier, the quality of materials and work was at the highest level. In general, just a fairy tale! I advise you to build only with Russian carpenters!

"Price quality"

The work is pleasing to the eye. Fast, high quality, on time. I thank the team of guys (Evgeny, Dmitry, Sergey) and the general director Alexei Roslov for the work done. I ordered a bathhouse with an attic 6x6 project B-20 with minor changes, “for shrinkage”. All work was completed ahead of schedule and with high quality. All my wishes were taken into account. I was very pleased with Alexey Roslov's attitude to his work. He always promptly and competently answered all my questions, settled controversial issues. The team, despite the young age of the guys, worked quickly and smoothly, at the end they gave advice on caring for the timber and conservation for the winter. Next year I will do the finishing with the same team. "Russian Plotniki" wins in all positions in comparison with other large companies. “Price-quality” is about them. Thanks again. I will recommend to everyone.

Among the many projects of baths, the 4x4 size is one of the most popular. The point is the square shape of the structure and small size. At the same time, the bath is spacious and functional. About how to build a 4x4 bath with your own hands, the features of the project and its price in one article.

Sauna 4x4 from logs with a small terrace.

Typical bath plan 4x4 m

The 4x4 m bath project is worthy of the attention of users for its good spaciousness. The standard one-story building contains the layout:

a steam room, a washing room, a bathroom, a dressing room and a relaxation room or a terrace under a common roof. A 4x4 m bath project can be one-story or with an attic. Upstairs in this place a full-fledged room for guests or for relaxation. Due to its small size, the box fits easily in a small summer cottage or near a private house.

You can assemble a 4x4 m bath from a bar, a simple or rounded log, brick or cinder blocks. The easiest option is from a bar, since the correct shape of the structure and the bar makes it easy to assemble the box with your own hands.

On a summer cottage, a project with an open or closed terrace is usually chosen. After taking the procedures, it is pleasant to go out into the air and breathe. And the common roof makes the terrace protected from wind and rain.

The main characteristics of a typical 4x4 m bath project:

1. The foundation area is 21.60 m2.
2. The area of ​​the inner part is 11.50 m2 + 2.7 m2 terrace: steam room 4.14 m2, washing room 3.59 m2, terrace 2.7 m2, dressing room 3 m2. You can reschedule the interior in your own way, so if you remove the terrace, then the dressing room will increase. Fit a full rest room.

Bath 4x4 is purchased as a finished box or made independently. The easiest option is to buy on a turnkey basis, the price for this starts from 450,000 rubles. This is without finishing and insulation. A finished box, for assembly with your own hands, for comparison, costs starting from 300,000 rubles. One of the 4x4 baths can be seen on the video:

Bath construction

The construction of a 4x4 bath is carried out according to the selected project. You can make it yourself or take a typical one, for example, in this article. All stages of construction include:

1. Installation and selection of the foundation.
2. Box construction.
3. Roof.

Each of the steps can be done by hand. But if there is no skill in assembling a bath, then you can reduce the cost of construction by preparing the foundation. In this case, the box is assembled by professionals. Consider all the assembly steps in more detail.

Foundation installation

The choice of foundation for a 4x4 bath depends on the material from which it will be built:

1. Beam - lightweight strip foundation, columnar or pile.
2. Brick, blocks, log - a full-fledged strip foundation or monolithic.

Tape lightweight foundation for a bath

The easiest way is to make a lightweight strip foundation. The choice of design depends on the level of groundwater. If the occurrence is high, then use a pile or screw. We will consider the usual tape.

For do-it-yourself installation, you need to choose a place under the bath and make markings. A trench 50 cm deep will be dug along it, the bottom is covered with a sand cushion. A formwork made of unedged boards is mounted on top and a reinforced frame is attached for strength. Next, the foundation is poured and left to stand. Do not forget about doing it separately. It is good if the finished foundation will stand for more than 6 months, so it will fully mature and shrink.

Box assembly

Assembling a bath box from a bar

The bath box is assembled according to the plan. We will consider a bar.

The first link of the bath is laid on top of the foundation. The first link should be slightly larger, made of wood resistant to moisture. Suitable aspen or larch. The price of timber will be higher, but over time, the bath will not begin to rot. The fact is that the tree is hygroscopic and water from the foundation easily rises up the beam. And the combination of wood and water is not worth talking about once again.

The walls are assembled in stages. It is easier to use a profiled beam, it is easily connected with a lock - a spike and a groove. A jute tape insulation is laid between each link.

Between themselves, the timber is connected with wooden dowels. They can be made from scraps of building material or bought ready-made. We do not recommend using iron connecting elements, over time the walls will dry out and the pieces of iron will become visible. The bath will lose its aesthetic appearance.

If the bath is assembled from an ordinary bar or log, then it is necessary to caulk the walls after assembling the box. Caulking is carried out along the perimeter of each row of logs. You can’t caulk first one wall then another, the bath will warp.

Internal partitions are easier to assemble immediately. Window and door openings can not be left, they are cut out at the very end of construction.

Bath roof

You can assemble a gable roof with your own hands.

The assembly of the roof of a 4x4 m bath can be made from any convenient material, even from spliced ​​boards. It is necessary to assemble the roof clean or rough. A bathhouse assembled from chamber-drying material is immediately covered with a clean roof, natural moisture must be settled for 1 year.

The roof structure for a 4x4 m bath is suitable for a single-pitched or dual-pitched roof. It’s easier to assemble a single-sided one with your own hands. It all depends on the imagination of the owner. Let's just say, the simpler the design, the more reliable the roof will be.

From above, the roof is covered with any material you like: corrugated board, slate, andulin, tiles. We have already discussed the advantages and disadvantages of these materials.

Interior decoration and landscaping.

A 4x4 m bath is easy to finish from the inside with any material you like. The square shape allows the use of all types: lining, imitation timber, ceramic tiles, etc. The main requirements for the material for interior decoration:

1. Environmental friendliness.
2. Fire resistance.
3. Ease of installation.

The lining in the bath is attached to the counter crate, on top of the foil insulation.

The use of lime or aspen lining is optimal. The lining is fixed with their own hands on a crate made of timber with a section of 40x40 mm. But first it is necessary to insulate the walls of the steam room. For thermal insulation, mineral wool, ecowool are used. Inside, the steam room is sheathed with foil. It will reflect steam and thermal insulation will be higher. The ceiling of the bath must also be insulated with sawdust, expanded clay or mineral wool.

Next, a stove is installed and a chimney is removed. For a small bath 4x4 m, you can make both an internal and an external chimney. The choice depends on the perseverance and experience of the owner. The stove is suitable for a low-powered 3.5–5 kW or wood-burning stove.

Bath price

The price of building a 4x4 bath depends on what kind of work the owner is ready to do with his own hands. For our readers, we present the average cost of work and materials in the form of a table, using it it is easy to calculate how much a bathhouse will cost on average.

In order to save some of the work, you can do it yourself, the price will be much lower. Do not save on material and foundation. They must be reliable, if there is no skill in building a 4x4 m bath with your own hands, we advise you to buy a finished box made of profiled timber. Even a beginner can assemble one with his own hands. But in general, a 4x4 m bath project, quite budgetary and convenient for do-it-yourself construction.

The desire to acquire a bathhouse, where you can take a steam bath with the whole family, or mentally spend time in the company of friends, is born immediately after the happy acquisition of a land plot where you can realize your dream. Those developers who completely entrust the construction and landscaping to a contractor or guests from the Central Asian republics, delve into the essence of design for the first time - at the stage of choosing a beautiful house / bathhouse, drawn in Photoshop, the second - when the picture in a glossy magazine does not critically coincide with the creation of hired hands builders. To avoid such a discrepancy traumatizing the psyche, you can independently prepare a 4x4 bath project and proceed with its implementation, spending a minimum of effort and money, since such a project will not take into account the interests of the designer and the inevitable margin, but the preferences of the owner, prudently saving every penny.

Bath 4x4

Project, plan, drawing - what's the difference?

For many developers who first encountered the need to prepare a project for a simple structure on a garden plot, it is a revelation that a plan is different from a drawing, and a project is not only a set of pictures with dimensions, but something much more! It is not difficult to develop a 4x4 bath project even for an owner who is unprepared and far from construction, the main thing is to understand that the project is not a sketch on a piece of paper, and not even a neat drawing. A project is a set of sequential actions that includes all stages of preparation, planning, construction, connection to communications and subsequent maintenance of a future building.

Everything is taken into account in the project documentation!

Starting with geodetic survey of a site and geological surveys, ending with the calculation of the cost of hardware - nails and staples for a stapler, which may be needed during the construction and decoration of the sauna of your dreams.

Choice of planning solution

A 4x4 bath is a small structure, but this does not mean that it can be placed anywhere on the land.

Layout option 1
Layout option 2 Layout option 3

During the operation of the bath, it is necessary to use an open combustion source - a stove. Therefore, comply with fire safety requirements. When choosing a place where to place a bathhouse, it is necessary to proceed from the following requirements:

• The location from the border of the site is at least 1 meter, if it is a one-story building without a foundation - the rarest case of building a panel sauna with an electric fireplace. Or - 3 meters - in the event that the bath has a foundation, the building itself can be classified as residential. All requirements for the placement of the building can be studied by reading the following documents:

• Communications - the most important requirement when choosing a place to build a bath! It is unlikely that anyone will be pleased - before taking a steam bath on a frosty evening on Christmas Eve, carrying ice-cold water from a well located at the other end of the site or completely beyond its border for several hours. The bath should be located close to the source of water supply and the wastewater collection system (septic tank). Otherwise, a situation is possible when, after bathing procedures, the beds with your favorite strawberries are flooded with soapy water or the apple tree begins to wither, which has delighted the owners with its fruits for decades.
• Coordination with neighbors. Subject to SNiP, it is usually not necessary to coordinate the 4x4 bath project with the owners of neighboring plots. Exceptions are cases when the site is burdened with an easement. If there is a path to the neighboring site along it, a water supply system has been laid, there is a single entrance, etc. In this case, it is necessary either to change the location of the planned bathhouse, or to transfer easement encumbrances to another location.

Foundation design

In theory, the design of laying the foundation begins with geological surveys. Determine the structure of the soil, the depth of soil water, the depth of soil freezing. Based on these data, the optimal foundation design is chosen. Most developers ignore these requirements and build the foundation on the principle of maximum cheapness, forgetting about the saying: “Cheap cheese only happens in a mousetrap!”

IMPORTANT! Neglect of the foundation device turns into thousands of costs to eliminate the flaws made during construction!

The project of a columnar or pile foundation at first glance seems to be the simplest and cheapest option. In fact, drilling pits or renting a unit for twisting screw piles can cost much more than a prefabricated strip foundation made of FBS. The second minus of the pile foundation is the cold floor! The cost of insulating the basement and firewood for the firebox of the bath will “eat up” all the savings when laying the foundation!

4x4 pile foundation project
Foam block foundation

Log house design

Bath 4x4 can not be called small. If it is built on the principle of a Russian steam room, then this is quite a sufficient area. If you build a sauna, it will be cramped because you have to divide 16 m2 into three rooms:

• steam room;
• washing;
• Dressing room.

Agree that 5.33 m 2 for each of the rooms is a bit cramped even for one person, not to mention any company or a joint bath for the whole family.

It is rational to build such a small bath according to the classical Russian layout - a single space combining a steam room with a washing room. The steam in such a bath is humid, rarely above 70 ° C, but on the other hand, it is healthier, easier to tolerate by women, the elderly and children, and the bath, in addition to its hygienic functions, can be used for household needs - as a room for washing and drying clothes, drying autumn clothes. blanks, as a backup living quarters in emergency situations.

Roof design

Modern lightweight finishing materials make it possible to easily arrange an attic or a second unheated floor, which is operated in the warm season. Depending on the imagination of the developer, the roof can have the most diverse look.

The simplest - a gable attic with a slight elevation angle is used only for drying brooms or storing inventory. Less popular single-pitched roof. Its inconvenience affects in the winter - if you arrange a slope angle that provides independent snowmelt, the bath will look ridiculous, and if you make the angle flat, you will have to clean the roof of snow several times during the winter.

The proportions of the gable roof of the bath

Hip and semi-hip roofs near the baths are a rarity. Usually, when designing, they strive for maximum cost reduction, and a hip roof is difficult to build, requires certain skills and is large in area, which affects the price of roofing material.

Drawing of the hip roof truss system

The mansard roof is the most common solution that gives the building the look of a hearse! Unfortunately, the functionality does not match the aesthetics. When designing a bathhouse with a second floor, think about how often you will have a desire to go up to the second floor after the steam room to feed the mosquitoes there.

Mansard bath roof

Drawing up a budget for the project

The hardest part of the job is budgeting. Bath 4x4 - a fabulously beautiful dream begins to take on a material shape when the developer calculates how much it will cost him to spend a wellness time in the steam room.

The main mistake of an inexperienced developer is that he considers only the cost of building materials. Without taking into account the costs of designing, paperwork, transport services for the delivery of building materials or the rental of special equipment: a drilling rig, a manipulator-loader, hiring workers to perform labor-intensive work.

Often the project does not take into account such "little things" as:

• Pipes for the device of the drainage system of the bath.
• Materials for electrical wiring.
• Thermal insulation materials that serve to ensure fire safety.

IMPORTANT! If the sauna is equipped with an electric heater, the energy costs can be comparable to the monthly energy consumption for the rest of the household!

A compact bath 4x4 m is the perfect solution for a small area. Even in the conditions of such a modest design in its dimensions, it is possible to quite successfully arrange all the necessary premises, resulting in a full-fledged, functional and comfortable bath.

After reviewing the information below, you will learn about the most optimal options for locating the interior of a 4x4 m bath, choosing the rational dimensions of each of them, the features of interior decoration, as well as additional related nuances.

The drafting of any bath, and a 4x4 m building is no exception, begins with the location of the most important rooms of the building in question, i.e. steam room, washing room and dressing room.

Important! If a 4 by 4 bath is built from logs (namely, this material is most often used in the construction of structures of such a modest size), keep in mind that the interior space will be somewhat smaller as a result compared to the exterior. In the process of performing calculations, subtract the thickness of the log from the inner side of the logs used (in the case of felling "in the paw"), or add an additional 250 mm to this thickness (in the case of felling "in the bowl"). This will allow you to perform the required calculations as correctly as possible.

For example, if a bathhouse is built from logs 400 cm long and 24 cm in diameter, cut into a bowl, the internal dimensions of such a structure will not exceed 3x3 m. Consider these points in advance, correctly choosing the dimensions of the logs and the cutting method, focusing on the desired internal dimensions baths.

When designing a project, remember the following important nuances:

In the process of designing a compact bath, a number of additional important nuances must be taken into account:

The layout of the bath can be complemented by a terrace or porch, at the discretion of the owner. In general, with the design of the internal layout of a 4 by 4 bath, there are usually no difficulties. It is only necessary to first familiarize yourself with all the possible nuances of the work performed, so that in the future you do not have to redo anything.

Bath layout options 4x4 m

Basic information

The simplest version of a 4x4 m bath is a building consisting of one room that simultaneously serves as a dressing room / dressing room and steam room. An electric or conventional wood-burning stove is installed in the corner of the steam room. The room is equipped with 2-3 shelves 50-60 cm wide or more, if free space allows. Along with this, such a layout option is extremely inconvenient, because it is much more comfortable when there is a washing room and a rest room in the bathhouse. Moreover, in a space of 4x4 m it is quite possible to equip them.

The standard layout includes a rest room that simultaneously functions as a dressing room and dressing room, a steam room, and a washing room. The stove, as a rule, is equipped in the steam room. As a result, the adjacent room (usually a rest room) is heated by the heat coming from the wall adjacent to the steam room.

If the budget allows, you can even build a small bath house with a 4x4 m attic. The first floor is reserved for a steam room and standard accompanying rooms, and on the second you can make a billiard room, an additional lounge or even a full bedroom.

One of the most popular and successful options for the internal layout of a 4x4 m bath is shown in the following image.

The proposed project includes an attached terrace measuring 150x400 cm. There is enough space to install a compact table and chairs. In the warm season, it will be possible to pass the time here with a cup of tea or other drink after visiting the steam room.

The entrance leads to the waiting room. This room can be simultaneously used as a rest room, dressing room, storage space for firewood and other accessories. The stove is installed in the steam room. The firebox door of the heating unit is led out into the dressing room.

The installation of the furnace is carried out with the obligatory fulfillment of fire safety requirements: the walls around are sheathed with refractory material, a sheet of metal 10 mm thick is laid in front of the furnace furnace.

Also very successful is the 4x4 m bath project, presented in the following image.

In accordance with the previous recommendation, the interior space here was first divided into 2 identical parts, one of which was equipped as a result for a spacious rest room. The other half was again divided in half, subsequently taking one part under the steam room, the second - under the washing room. In this project, the furnace firebox is carried out from the washing room.

If desired, you can install the stove against the wall of the steam room adjacent to the rest room so that the unit is fired from a large room. In these moments, the owner is guided by his personal preferences.

For comfortable operation of the steam room in the cold season, the project can be completed with a small vestibule, as in the image below.

The area of ​​​​the interior of the steam room is determined in accordance with the expected number of visitors. In general, the washing rooms of compact baths are in most cases made of a minimum size so that there is enough space to install a shower cabin and, if necessary, a toilet bowl. This option will allow you to take more free space in favor of the steam room.

Advantages and additional features of the 4x4 layout

Despite such modest dimensions, the space of 4x4 m is quite enough for arranging all the necessary premises:

• steam rooms;
• dressing room / rest room;
• washing room / bathroom;
• terraces/porches.

Having a covered terrace is a big plus. First, there is an additional equipped place for recreation. Secondly, if there is a terrace, bad weather will not be able to overshadow a visit to the bath.

Along with this, if the space is limited to the strictly considered 4x4 m, in order to equip the terrace, you will have to significantly reduce the dimensions of the interior rooms. In general, the owner will still have to sacrifice something in order to make the most efficient use of the available spaces, and what exactly - everyone decides for himself.

Interior dimensions

An important step in drawing up the internal layout of any bath is to determine the optimal dimensions of each room, taking into account the available space. It is customary to carry out calculations in accordance with the estimated number of people who will simultaneously be in the equipped room. For example, 1-2 people will be more or less comfortable in a steam room with an area of ​​​​3-6 m2, for 2-3 people you need to equip a room of more substantial size - an average of 4-8 m2, etc.

The information given in the following table will allow you to quickly orient yourself and correctly determine the internal dimensions of each bath room.

As noted, the main premises of any bath are a steam room, a washing room and a dressing room, as can be seen in the following image.

Key information for each of the listed rooms is provided in the following table.

Table. Bath rooms

PremisesBasic information

	If earlier the dressing room was used mainly as a dressing room, as well as a place for storing dry firewood and other bath accessories, now this room is often additionally equipped as a rest room. To do this, it is enough to place a table, chairs or a corner in the dressing room, as well as a TV and musical equipment, if space allows and there is a need for that. When calculating the area of ​​the dressing room, be guided by the following rule: for 1 visitor at least 1.3 m2 of free space. At the same time, the space occupied by furniture and technical equipment is not included in the mentioned 1.3 m2. To ensure the required level of air exchange and, in general, greater comfort of use, an adjustable window is installed in the dressing room. Important! The door leading from the dressing room to the steam room is installed with the expectation that it opens strictly towards the first.
	The key functions of this room are fully evidenced by its name. For maximum ease of use, the washing room is equipped with both cold and hot water supply. Heating of water is carried out by the forces of the furnace, electric water heater or other available methods. Make up the washing project in such a way that as a result each visitor is given free space in the amount of at least 1-1.2 m2. Washing equipment is at the discretion of the owner. For example, you can get by with installing a conventional pouring tray, but it is much more comfortable to place a full-fledged shower cabin in the sink.
	The design of the main bath room is carried out taking into account many important nuances and additional points, including: - dimensions of the furnace and features of its installation; - free space between the heating unit and objects closest to it; - the approximate number of people visiting the steam room at the same time; - dimensions of shelves and their number, etc. If you follow current requirements, the steam room should be designed so that each visitor is given at least 1 m2 of free space if a person sits while in the bath. The above quadrature does not include the space occupied by the interior of the steam room, aisles, etc. It is recommended to make the steam room at least 200-210 cm in height - this will ensure optimal heating performance and will make it possible for every average visitor to comfortably use the bath. With regard to the length and width of the steam room, it all depends on the features of the project. Along with this, it is necessary that either the length or width of the room exceed 2 meters.

Special attention deserves the issue of designing shelves as one of the key elements of arranging a steam room.

So, if they lie on the shelves, their width should be from 90-100 cm, and the length should be at least 180-200 cm - such dimensions will be comfortable for most visitors with an average body constitution.

If the space of the steam room is not enough to equip the "lying" shelves, you will have to limit yourself to installing shelves for sitting. Recommended dimensions of such elements: length - in accordance with the size of the steam room, width - 40-50 cm.

Sauna plans with separate steam room and shower room: a - sauna for 1-2 people with accommodation in a sitting steam room

The lower shelves are traditionally made the narrowest - in this part of the steam room it is the least hot, which is why children usually sit below. Make a project with the expectation that between the topmost shelf and the ceiling of the bath, as a result, there will be at least a 1-meter gap. The recommended distance between the shelves themselves is 350-500 mm.

Plans of baths with a combined steam room and shower room: a - for 1 person; b-for 2 people; c - for 3 people:
1 - steam room-shower room; 2 - dressing room; 3 doors; 4 - shelves for sitting; 5-stand; 6 - furnace; 7 - bench; 8 - shelf-bed; 9-bed; 10 - chair; 11 - table

If desired, the owner can change the recommended dimensions at his discretion. It is only necessary to control that, as a result, each visitor to the steam room is comfortable in it and, at the same time, the basic safety provisions are observed.

Possible options for the configuration of the shelves in the steam room are shown in the following image.

With regard to the internal lighting of the steam room, there are only 2 recommendations:

materials of manufacture and design of lighting fixtures should be designed for use in a bathhouse;

the installation of fixtures should be done so that there is enough light in the steam room and the light, at the same time, does not “hit” the visitors of the bath in the eyes.

We design the interior decoration of the bath 4x4 m

In addition to the nuances of the internal arrangement of the bath rooms and their dimensions, special attention should be paid to the finishing of each room. Traditionally, natural and environmentally friendly materials are used in the internal arrangement of the bath, the favorite among which is wooden lining.

Materials for interior finishing works

Wood is a natural material that meets all the basic sanitary and hygienic standards and requirements for the internal arrangement of buildings and rooms with high humidity and temperature.

Wood, unlike various kinds of artificial "brothers", does not emit components harmful to human health during heating. In addition, natural material is characterized by excellent thermal properties, impressive durability and relatively low thermal expansion.

However, not every type of wood will “feel” equally well in a bathhouse. Since ancient times, Russian steam rooms have been finished mainly with the use of larch, cedar and linden. Among modern options, the abachi tree is highly respected - the lining made from this material is ideal for finishing bath rooms from the inside. Basic information regarding the materials mentioned is given in the following table.

Table. Properties of materials for finishing bath rooms

MaterialMaterial

	In the process of heating, this material releases a number of different essential oils, under the influence of which the air around is saturated with a pleasant smell. In addition, the emitted essential oils have a beneficial effect on the human body. During operation, the linden does not lose its original color, which makes it possible to think much less often about the need for repeated repair and finishing work in the bath.
	Rapidly gaining popularity material for the improvement of internal bath rooms. Tropical wood is characterized by minimal thermal conductivity, contributes to the effective preservation of heat in the bath, almost without heating up during operation. The material has a visually pleasing yellowish tint and an almost uniform texture, making the finished finish look very beautiful.
	The material perfectly “feels” in temperature and humidity conditions typical for a steam room. In the process of heating, cedar wood releases a pleasant aroma of needles. When choosing a cedar lining, keep one very important point in mind - low-quality material during operation can begin to intensively release resin, so it is recommended that finishing be done exclusively using high-quality boards designed specifically for the planned event.
	Edged or tongue-and-groove board made of hardwood is great for ceiling sheathing. Conifers, on the other hand, are not suitable for finishing floors - during the heating process, many of them emit resin, which, if it comes into contact with the skin, leads to burns.

Walls in the steam room

Finishing the steam room should be done using wood of the highest quality possible, because. It is in this room that the most severe operating conditions are created.

Important! When lining the steam room with clapboard using nails, fastening must be carried out according to the “sweat” method. The boards are not covered directly after sheathing, because. when heated, any paint and varnish materials begin to release substances harmful to humans.

When designing the interior of the steam room, be sure to provide for the arrangement of a high-quality heat-insulating layer - thanks to it, the heat will remain inside the room as long as possible, which will avoid excessive and inappropriate heating costs. Thermal insulation is usually mounted in combination with hydro-vapor barrier materials, which provide a longer service life of both insulation and finishing materials. If you wish, you can buy a combined material that combines the functions of insulation and vapor barrier, for example, based on mineral wool with a foil coating.

The sheathing of the steam room is best done using hardwood. Among the favorites are abashi and linden. A more budgetary and quite good option is aspen.

The floor in the steam room

When designing a floor, you can opt for a leaky or non-leaky wood structure or a solid concrete floor. Concrete floors are usually finished with tiles. The advantage of this option is a longer service life compared to wooden structures.

Boards, on the other hand, require much more frequent repairs compared to concrete and tiles. If a wooden flooring is chosen, it is better to take a cut or tongue-and-groove board for its arrangement. The flooring elements are attached to pre-arranged beam logs. The floor construction is traditionally performed with some (usually 2 mm per 1 m) slope towards the drain hole.

The decoration of the rest room is at the discretion of the owner - here the temperature and humidity conditions are not as extreme as in the steam room, so the choice is limited mainly by the owner's preferences, affordable budget and project features.

Washroom finish

The walls in the washing room can be sheathed with clapboard made of larch, or any of the materials mentioned earlier. The main requirement is that the finish should be as resistant to moisture as possible.

In view of the above requirements, the most preferred finish for the washroom is softwood, such as cedar or pine. These materials normally tolerate contact with moisture, while maintaining key performance and aesthetic qualities for many years of service.

Video - Bath 4 by 4 layout inside

Bath 4 to 5: design and layout

Consider the option of building a bath of the most popular size. Dimensions 4x5 are close to ideal. According to this, instructions for choosing a layout and building a bath of this type will be of interest to many.

We prepare the project ourselves

It is a very convenient option to purchase a ready-made bath project, developed by specialists, and navigate through it during construction. But not everyone can afford it, so you have to develop everything yourself. The declared dimensions allow you to experiment a little with the arrangement of the rooms. It is even possible to create a separate room for the installation of a switchboard and a small boiler room (if necessary). But for this it will be necessary to make partitions between the walls, which is often associated with an increase in financial costs.

Starting detailed modeling of rooms in a schematic drawing, it is necessary to consider the location of the following rooms and additional elements:

• dressing room with a rest room;
• washroom and shower room;
• steam room and the location of the stove in it;
• installation of ventilation products and a chimney in the wall.

Room layout

In order to comfortably accommodate a large family in the bath, the layout can be done by slightly adjusting the interior space. In this case, it is permissible to slightly increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe steam room, thereby creating the opportunity for more people to soar in it. Do not greatly underestimate the dimensions of the rest room. Donate a couple of washroom squares. Then it will be possible to relax with a large company, take a steam bath, and take turns taking water procedures.

How to equip a dressing room?

This is a kind of air cushion, between the cold outside and the heat in the washing department. Therefore, the wall insulation procedure requires special attention. Its functionality cannot be underestimated. The dressing room protects the premises from the cold and allows you to relax after the steam room. The ideal size in a bath with dimensions of 4x5 is a meter wide and 3–3.5 in length. At the same time, the entrance to the bath can be made from one end, fencing off the room itself with another door. Thus, cold air will not enter the rest room.

To create additional comfort, the stove melted from the dressing room will allow. In this case, the entrance to the washing compartment should be in the middle. The steam room and the room with a shower are located on different sides, while the steam room should be in contact with the rest room with one wall. In this side, stove heating is installed so that it works to heat two rooms. In addition to the correct location of the dressing room and its interaction with other rooms, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:

• the walls must be double insulated to minimize any heat loss;
• high-quality lighting is needed not only artificially, it is also necessary to install a window;
• the location of benches for rest and clothes hangers is worked out separately.

Making a washing department

The layout allows you to make the wash compartment relatively large. The arrangement of several watering cans is allowed, provided that direct water access is used. There are also special requirements in the construction of this department. For example, the area is calculated based on 1 m / sq. per person. A slight reduction in dimensions is allowed if it is necessary to re-plan the premises. The optimal size for a bath of 4x5 meters will be a washing room with dimensions from 1.8 to 2 meters. On such an area, you can place all the amenities, including benches for installing bath accessories.

In the washing department, ventilation is simply necessary. For large rooms, you can make two air vents at the top of the walls or one full window. In some embodiments, vents are located at the bottom and top to ensure a constant flow of air throughout the room. It is more necessary to ventilate the wooden floor. If the surface finish is ceramic, then natural ventilation is sufficient, without creating an additional inflow.

Proper steam room design

The most important functional compartment in the bath. There are increased requirements for the arrangement of a steam room. Considering that in a 4x5 meter bath, a rather spacious room is allocated to the steam room, it is necessary to take care of a high temperature sufficient for the relevant procedures. Therefore, it is recommended to make a stove-heater, having previously built a foundation in the intended place of masonry.

The use of devices powered by electric heaters is not always justified in economic terms, which affects the high rates of energy consumption. You can reduce the dependence of consumption by double thermal insulation of the steam room or by additional installation of steam generators.

The correct design of the pair compartment also includes the level of comfortable movement. The overall dimensions of the bath allow you not to save on space and in some cases you can donate space in the washing room and rest room to create space in the steam room. In this regard, electric ovens will be more profitable. But they will have to separately lay electrical wiring. Kamenka is more profitable, but it takes up more space. It is necessary to find the best option. Since the room is designed for several people, there should be no discomfort justified by the lack of space.

The shape of the steam room is a regular square or rectangle, depending on the location. In any case, it is necessary to work out the installation of the oven in such a way that it is on the opposite side from the shelves. If the stove is heated from the waiting room, then according to the location, the paired places are constructed in a different plane.

What will we build from?

Considering the use of all possible material options for the construction of a 4x5 meter bath, it is difficult to give preference to any one type. Average dimensions allow you to build buildings on a frame basis, but you will have to spend money on additional insulation and decoration. A brick bath, provided that it is laid with ceramic stone, does not require additional decor, but such buildings also do not have a high degree of thermal savings.

The best option would be to assemble a log house, but a good tree is not cheap and therefore additional finishing will be required, both outside and inside. Treated wood gets rid of this. High natural indicators of heat preservation make it possible to refuse additional wall insulation. But for such privileges, you will have to pay an amount almost equal in cost to building a brick bath.

Structural features

Despite the choice of material, a reliable foundation is needed for a 4x5 bath. Will it be a tape base or a pile version - they must be capital, made in accordance with all regulatory indicators. Preliminary reconnaissance of the soil is necessary, which determines the depth of the foundation. Even the most reliable strip foundation, filled with reinforcement in several layers, subject to the passage of groundwater at its level, will collapse in just 2 years.

Having given preference to laying a log house from untreated wood, after erecting walls under the roof, it is necessary to let the structure stand for at least six months. The shrinkage processes that occur during this period of time minimize minor flaws. Insulation work will be easier to carry out, and besides, after shrinkage, the risk of breakage of door structures and window openings is minimal.

Particular attention is paid to insulation, because, unlike small baths, a structure with dimensions of 4x5 will be more difficult to warm up if the walls, floor and ceiling are poorly insulated. Provided that a rest room will be equipped in the attic, additionally isolate the truss system. Heating inside the attic and temperature fluctuations contribute to the accumulation of condensate, which can subsequently cause fungal deposits to appear on the wood.

The option with the construction of a 4x5 bath allows you to experiment with the layout of the premises. But this must be done thoughtfully so as not to harm the general microclimate necessary to create comfort inside.

Bath project 4 by 4: layout

It is far from always necessary to build a large bathhouse on the site, if the territory is not very large, then it is quite possible to get by with smaller sizes. If you attach a small terrace to the bath, then by setting a table and a few chairs, it will be pleasant to relax on it.

The size of the dressing room allows you to put a wardrobe, a bench there and bring out the furnace door. Nearby it is convenient to place a shelf for storing a certain supply of firewood. Now it is easy to use it as a rest room, as one of its walls is as much as 4 meters.

Bath projects 4 by 4, made of logs or timber, are truly high-quality buildings that combine efficiency and functionality. They are designed for a family with an average income. At the same time, options are possible as simple one-story, and with an attic and a terrace.

Bath design

The first thing any construction begins with is the foundation. It is built depending on the type of soil. But the most suitable support-columnar brick.

It is quite enough for such a relatively light design. Earthworks are the preparation of the construction site.

Projects of 4x4 baths are distinguished by the fact that, with a modest size, they will interfere with all the main premises:

• washing;
• steam room;

If finances and the size of the plot allow, then the bath can be supplemented with a terrace. It will serve as an additional place to relax.

It is advisable to build a bath near artificial or natural reservoirs, so that after the steam room it would be nice to plunge into cool water. Natural lakes or ponds must be at least 30 meters away to avoid flooding.

washing room

The best bath is the one in which all the walls are wooden - from logs or timber. They provide excellent thermal insulation, but at the same time allow air to pass through - there is a natural air exchange that regulates humidity.

There will always be a pleasant woody aroma in the room, which appears within a few minutes after the stove starts to heat.

• A simple and durable ceiling for the washing room is hemmed when the surface is sheathed with clapboard. First, several layers of thermal insulation are laid on the ceiling beams, after which it is covered with boards from the side of the attic.
• Between the steam room and the washing room, a main wall should be installed, and not a shield partition;
• The door from the steam room to the washing room should not have locks.

Note! The floor in the washing room must be dry and not slippery. And no cold elements except water. The air temperature is higher than in the dressing room, but lower than in the steam room.

Steam room: features

Should I sheathe a steam room with clapboard? This question worries many who decide to build a bathhouse on their own. It all depends on what material was used for construction. The beam requires mandatory additional thermal insulation.

But with a log, the situation is different, the diameter of the logs has a direct effect:

• Bath projects 4 by 4 made of logs 200 mm thick do not need sheathing, they will keep heat well anyway;
• 150 mm - insulation is done at will, if it is important to save additional centimeters of area, then you can not sheathe. But then the heating of the steam room will last longer, and the heat will remain less in time;
• 100 mm - clapboard lining and insulation are required.

Shelves in the steam room should be placed at different levels to select an acceptable temperature. The price of arranging a steam room directly depends on its design - a regular rustic style will cost much less than a stylized one.

For the decoration of the steam room, wood of only certain species is used - linden, cedar and larch, but today this list has been expanded and aspen and abachi are allowed. They do not emit harmful substances, retaining useful properties for a long time.

Dressing room: features

In the dressing room it is desirable to make large windows, but high from the floor, the higher the better. To keep cold air from dragging across the floor. The vestibule must be insulated, otherwise the heat from the steam room will flow faster. The interior of the dressing room must be organized taking into account the fact that it will have to undress, that is, it is imperative to install hangers or a closet.

There are certain requirements for the premises:

• No drafts;
• Good lighting, there is no need to organize excessive muting, as in a steam room. It is better if the light is natural;
• A sufficient area is required, not less than 1.3 square meters. meters per person;
• If a furnace firebox is brought into the dressing room, then the approach to it should not interfere with the rest of the vacationers moving around the bathhouse.

Finishing the dressing room can be done in a classic style using hardwood - alder, linden or birch, but coniferous - spruce or pine are allowed to save money. Resin will not stand out from them, since there is no elevated temperature.

The instructions for the construction work recommend that all bath rooms be covered with impregnation. It will extend the service life.

Conclusion

The size of the bath does not affect its usefulness. Properly planning the space, you can achieve its maximum functionality. The project plays a major role in this matter - it contains all the information about what the bath will be like, the material for construction and decoration, a clear interior plan (see also the article “The 4 by 4 by 5 bath project - on “medium” sizes, as and in the “middle” class, everything holds up”).

The video in this article will tell you in detail about what features a medium-sized bath has.

Projects of baths from a bar 3x4 - drawing

Owners of small plots of land have to constantly go to all sorts of inventions and tricks in order to compactly place all the necessary buildings, plantings and other elements on the available territory.

Particularly relevant in such conditions is the issue of arranging a bath. Even if there is very little space, with a competent approach, you can still build a full-fledged building with all the necessary premises: a steam room, a washing room and a dressing room. For example, a compact sauna made of 3x4 m timber is an excellent option for a small area: wood is known as a completely safe for humans, environmentally friendly material, and the construction of such a small structure, subject to proper planning, will not require excessive efforts and financial costs from the contractor.

After reviewing the information below, you will consider in detail the most successful version of the project for a 3x4 m beam bath, you will be able to study the necessary accompanying drawings and, in general, receive a number of useful information regarding the competent design of compact buildings of this purpose.

Despite the more than modest dimensions, a 3x4 m bath has a number of advantages over buildings that are more impressive in size:

Bath 3x4 m: basic information about the project

With a competent approach, even on a modest area of ​​​​3x4 m, you can place all the necessary premises, making them, at the same time, spacious enough and comfortable to visit. Recommended dimensions are as follows:

• rest room (at the same time it will serve as a dressing room and a dressing room) - 2x3 m;
• steam room - 2x2 m;
• washing room (here you can also install a toilet if necessary) - 1x2 m.

One of the typical variants of a three-dimensional model of a compact bath from a 3x4 m beam is shown in the following image.

For greater ease of use, the project provides for the installation of windows in the washing room and rest room. For a rest room of such dimensions, a window with dimensions of 70x70 cm is optimal. For a washing room, you can use a product of more modest dimensions - 50x50 cm. The presence of windows will further save on the arrangement of ventilation ducts. As a rule, natural air exchange for rooms of such a modest size is quite enough. If desired, a window can also be made directly in the steam room (windows with dimensions of about 50x50 cm will suffice, it can be a little smaller) - thanks to this, it will be possible to be comfortable in the room during daylight hours without spending money on electric lighting.

Installation of wooden windows on dowels

The walls of the bath are built of wooden beams. Suitable for both profiled and glued material. The optimal dimensions for external walls are 15x15 cm or 10x15 cm.

Internal partitions are equipped with the same material with a section of 10x15 cm. The recommended profile has a number of advantages:

• the bath will be strong, warm and durable;
• moisture will not be able to penetrate between the crowns, which will also favorably affect the service life of the bath and the comfort of its operation for the user;
• the atmosphere in the bath will be as pleasant and healthy as possible (coniferous timber is used for construction, which ensures the relevance of the above statement).

To keep the steam room warm, it is finished using foil or foil material, due to which a significant part of the heat generated by the stove is reflected back into the room, allowing, among other things, additional savings on heating the bath.

The most optimal option is insulation using mineral wool heat-insulating material with a foil layer. Among other things, the advantages of using just such a material include the elimination of the need to equip additional hydro-vapor barrier layers.

The insulation is placed in the space between the timber and the sheathing material.

It is customary to use lining as a finish - this is the most rational option in terms of technical, operational, environmentally friendly and financial characteristics. In terms of price and quality ratio, the leader is aspen lining. If you have a sufficient budget, you can give preference to sheathing from other materials, such as abachi.

The construction of external walls and internal partitions is a single frame, which guarantees maximum reliability, quality and durability of the finished building.

Useful advice! If there is a desire and a sufficient budget, a 3x4 m bath can be made with an attic floor. Additional space is perfect for arranging a large lounge, billiard room, bedroom or other room at the discretion of the owner. A variant of such a building (top view) is shown in the following image.

It is most expedient to equip the structure on a columnar foundation - it is cheaper that way. If the features of the soil on the site do not allow the use of "pillars", a strip concrete base is poured. In general, other options for supporting structures can be used, for example, a pile foundation or even a monolithic slab - these moments are determined individually, taking into account the characteristics of the area and the personal preferences of the owner.

The design of the floors in a 3x4 m bath is usually double - this solution allows you to equip a heat-insulating layer (most often from expanded clay), which guarantees a more comfortable visit to the bath and rational consumption of energy resources.

Each owner chooses a stove for heating a bath at his own discretion. In a steam room of such a modest size, the most appropriate option would be to equip a standard metal heater or even install a modern electric unit. If desired, you can also build a brick oven, but this will significantly increase the final price of the project.

The most appropriate option for planning a 3x4 m bath is shown in the following image. It was he who was taken as the basis for the preparation of this material.

If you wish, you can build your bath in full accordance with the above drawing or make adjustments, for example:

• change the number, dimensions and location of internal premises;
• attach additional elements (usually a porch or a terrace / veranda);
• move internal partitions;
• change the installation locations of windows, doors, stairs (if provided) at your discretion;
• remove elements of the architectural ensemble that you do not need.

The nuances of designing the main elements

As noted, the best option for a base for a bath of this size is a columnar foundation. In the proposed project, 9 blocks are used - one at the corners of the structure and at the intersections of walls and partitions, as well as an additional block in the center of a long internal partition or an external wall that does not have intersections with internal partitions. You can take the following drawing as a basis, adapting it to the configuration of the erected bath.

Walls

To build the walls of a 3x4 m bath, a coniferous profiled beam with dimensions of 15x10 cm is used. The thickness of the walls will be 10 cm. In regions with a cold climate, it is more expedient to build walls 15 cm thick - this will increase the final cost of the project, but in the future it will make it possible to save on heating the bath. The production technology of profiled timber makes it possible to eliminate the need for its additional exterior decoration (inside the premises they are sheathed with clapboard, in general, if desired, the owner can also perform exterior decoration).

First, the first crown is laid on top of the supporting pillars. The technology is shown in the following image.

Jute is placed between the crowns for additional sealing and insulation. The options for connecting the beam in the crowns are shown in the following images.

To fasten the crowns, you can use metal nails in the wood floor or wooden dowels. The necessary drawings and diagrams for the drafting of the project are presented in the following images.

Recommendations regarding the design of insulation and finishing works have been given previously. If desired, instead of a profiled beam, you can use its glued counterpart - this moment is at the discretion of the owner.

In accordance with the project under consideration, the bathhouse consists of 3 internal rooms: a relaxation room, a washing room and a steam room directly. If desired, the bath can be rescheduled by changing the length of the partitions and their location.

The material for the construction of internal partitions should be selected in accordance with the material of the main frame. So, if the outer walls are built from profiled timber, it is also necessary to use it for the construction of internal partitions.

The best version of the roof structure for the building in question is a gable roof with hanging rafters at the base. At one end, the rafter beam rests on the outer wall or floor beam. Elements of the truss system are mounted in increments of no more than 120 cm. Optimal - 90-100 cm.

In places of the upper joint, the rafter legs are fastened with a plank or beam. For additional strengthening of the connection, a special wire is used. If the rafters are built from boards, the connection can be provided with nails.

Supporting elements are constructed from boards up to 2 cm thick, depending on the chosen finishing roofing, i.e. expected loads. On the side of each slope, the rafters are additionally fastened with 30-40 mm boards installed diagonally.

To ensure the subsequent fastening of the finishing roofing, a crate is necessarily laid in the bath project - its elements are attached to the rafters. The choice of a specific design of the crate (solid or sparse) is selected in accordance with the installation technology of the finishing coating used.

The crate is equipped with boards or timber. Most often, wooden bars are first attached to the rafters, on top of which a boardwalk is carried out.

When choosing the fixing step of the crate, one should be guided by the features of the laying technology of the finishing roofing material. For example, if a metal tile is selected, the elements of the batten are mounted in increments of about 350 mm. On top of the batten, the slats of the counter-lattice are fixed (they are attached along the rafters, creating the required ventilation gap and ensuring the fixation of the underlying insulating film material), and the selected coating material is attached to them.

The final roofing is equipped in the standard sequence:

• the coverage area and the required amount of material used are determined;
• the selected material is equipped in accordance with the technology relevant to it;
• installation of shaped elements is carried out;
• cornice overhangs are being equipped;
• snow guards are installed.

If the arrangement of the attic floor is planned, its windows are installed at the last stage of the above technology.

The decision on the choice of finishing roofing material remains with the owner of the erected bath. A summary of the most popular options is shown in the following table.

The modern market offers a huge range of finishing roofing materials. Information about the finishes most often used in the arrangement of the bath house is given in the following table.

Table. Roofing materials

MaterialDescription

	Flexible fibrous sheets made on the basis of cellulose fibers and bituminous impregnation. The material is widely popular in private construction, "bribery" mainly at an affordable price and fairly good performance.
	Steel roofing sheets with a complex relief surface. They are characterized by high strength, transverse stiffness, bearing capacity and durability.
	It is famous for its excellent aesthetic performance, which is practically not inferior to its natural (ceramic) counterpart, long service life and relatively affordable cost. Among the shortcomings can only be attributed to the fact that the material is quite noisy when it rains.
	Plastic, durable, resistant to deformation, beautiful and generally perfect material for completing roofing work.

Floors and ceilings

Overlappings, as well as floor logs, are equipped with a beam with a section of 15x10 cm. The recommended installation step for individual supporting elements is 90 cm. If desired, you can use a beam with dimensions of 15x5 cm, but in this case the logs will have to be fixed with a 60 cm step.

A diagram of one of the most successful and frequently used floor design options is shown in the following image.

Expanded clay or mineral wool can be used to insulate the floor. The ceiling is mainly insulated using mineral wool materials. For filing the ceiling, a wooden lining is used, preferably from hardwood (resin will not drip from such a material).

The floor in the bath can be wooden or concrete. Wooden structures are further classified into leaking and non-leaking.

In the case of arranging a leaking wooden floor, the boards are mounted with a certain gap (usually about 3 mm). Water will flow into the gaps formed. The disadvantage of the design is the impossibility of arranging a heat-insulating layer.

A leak-tight wooden structure is to be insulated, but requires a slope of approximately 2 degrees towards the drain.

For the arrangement of the subfloor, an unedged board with a thickness of 18 mm is traditionally used. Finishing flooring is laid from tongue-and-groove boards with a thickness of 26 mm or more.

The main advantage of a concrete structure compared to wood is a longer service life. In addition, in this case, it becomes possible to install a floor heating system, thanks to which the bath will be warmer and generally more comfortable.

Standard schemes for constructing a concrete floor in a bath are presented in the following images.

Windows and doors

The project proposes the installation of double glazed windows. There are 2 windows, as noted: for a rest room (70x70 cm) and a washing room (50x50 cm). The location of windows, as well as their number, may vary at the discretion of the owner.

For installation in the interior, frame doors with lining in the form of a lining are proposed. There are 3 internal doors in total: for the steam room, dressing room and washing room. At the request of the owner, laminated or paneled doors can be installed.

Bathroom window installation

Bake

The traditional solution is an ordinary stove-heater. The owner can either buy one of the ready-made models, or make the oven on his own, after reading the relevant instructions. Some of the most successful types of sauna stoves are shown in the following images.

brick heater

The sauna stove is erected/installed on its own foundation. The depth of the base is up to 50 cm in relation to the floor of the steam room or other room chosen for the placement of the stove. The foundation is traditionally laid out from rubble stone and poured with concrete. On top of the hardened fill, a layer of roofing material for waterproofing is laid, on it is a row of bricks. The stove itself is placed on top of the supporting brick row.

Important! For the purpose of fire safety, the floor in front of the furnace of the sauna stove must be covered with a metal sheet with a thickness of 10 mm or more. The distance between the combustible elements and the heated parts of the sauna stove must be at least 300-500 mm.

Safe and efficient operation of a sauna heater is impossible without a chimney. As a basis for the project, you can use the drawing of the flue system shown in the following image.

Materials for the construction of a bath according to the considered project

Summing up all of the above, you can compile a table of the main building and finishing materials necessary for the construction of a 3x4 m bath from a bar. Their number, as well as a set of additional elements, is determined individually in accordance with the characteristics of a particular project.

Table. Materials for building a bath

MaterialPurpose

Work order design

The procedure for self-construction of a bath is a topic for a separate discussion. For a better orientation and understanding of the possibility of hand-made erection of the considered structure, the table shows the standard sequence for performing this work.

Table. The sequence of building a bath

Stage of workImageAdditional information

	The necessary preparatory measures are carried out in advance: - the site is cleared of debris; - the upper fertile ball of soil is removed; - markup is performed.
Foundation waterproofing in progress		To do this, the upper planes of the pillars are coated with molten bitumen, on top of which the roofing material is laid and pressed.
The lower crown of the beam is laid
Walls are being erected to the design height		A heater, for example, jute, is placed between the crowns.
Fitted false ceiling
Rafter system being built
Roofing cake being made
Internal partitions being erected
Openings for windows and doors are being prepared with their subsequent installation
Logs are mounted and a boardwalk is installed or a concrete floor is poured

You got acquainted with the most successful project of a bath from a 3x4 m beam and received the necessary information about the main stages of the project. The knowledge gained will help you independently plan the configuration of the future compact wooden structure or control the activities of third-party designers if you decide to turn to their services.

Successful work!

Video - Projects of baths from 3x4 timber - drawing

Optimal bath: what is it?

The desire to have your own bathhouse on the site is visited by many: it provides a unique opportunity to improve your health, relax and unwind after a hard day. And if the bathhouse is near the house or cottage, and you don’t need to go anywhere, this way of relaxing is generally priceless. But at the same time, there are a lot of questions: where to put it, how to deploy it, how many and what kind of premises should be, what size and what foundation to make, and a thousand more. For now, let's talk about the layout of the bath on the site and inside.

Site planning

You need to start by choosing a place for the construction of a bath. In this case, you need to rely on the data of the geological survey of the site: choose the best soils and the lowest location of groundwater. Then the foundation can be made inexpensive, and the bath will stand well. Without such a survey of the site, you have to choose "maybe".

In this case, it is desirable to immediately exclude places where groundwater comes close. They can be seen at sunset. In the evening, inspect the site. If there are places where a small midge curls in a column in one place, water is close at the bottom. It’s good to dig a well here, but you can’t put a house or a bathhouse.

Excluding all wet places, you can try to fit the planned building on dry areas. There are also some limitations here:

• the distance to the well should not be less than 5 meters;
• the distance to the nearest residential building is at least 8 meters;
• toilet and compost pit should be located as far as possible.

If your site overlooks the banks of a river or lake, it makes sense to put a bathhouse nearby: you can take a dip and not fool around with the construction of a pool. It will also be possible to organize the supply of water from the reservoir, but with the diversion, in this case it will be necessary to fool your head - so that the drains do not get there. So the optimal location of the bath on the site is an individual matter.

Bath layout inside

The most common layout of the baths: the entrance to the south, the windows of the rest room - to the west. The entrance is in the south because the snow melts here first of all, and there are usually fewer snowdrifts. And the windows are made in the western wall, because they are most often steamed in the afternoon and the setting sun illuminates the room.

But this is only the most common layout and nothing more. You can arrange both the entrance and the windows as you see fit: maybe you have an amazingly beautiful landscape in the east, and all that is visible to the west is the wall of the neighbor's barn. No one will stop you from doing what you want.

What rooms are needed in the bath

Around how to properly bathe in the bath, there are constant battles. They also apply to the number and volume of premises. There are several approaches to this issue. Choose the one that is closer to you.

Tambour

In this layout of the bath there is a small vestibule. It will not allow cold air to break into the room.

The first postulate is that for all-season use of the bath (and in winter too), there should be a vestibule at the entrance to the bath. Otherwise, the rest room will quickly dry out: with each opening of the door, a portion of cold air will burst into it. There are no disputes here. There are only a few options for organizing a vestibule: it is enclosed inside or attached outside.

If you bathe only in the warm season, there is no need for a vestibule. In summer, they often relax after a steam room in the air: on the terrace or porch.

Washing and steam room: separately or together?

But on the composition of the premises that are needed in the bath, there is a dispute. Most are of the opinion that the steam room and sink should be separate. But since the size of the baths is usually small, these two rooms are small. For dry-air saunas, this is good: small volumes warm up quickly. And in this case, a sink separated from the steam room is a necessity: it should be dry in the sauna. No more than 10% humidity. A large amount of steam at a temperature of 100 ° C and above will burn the nasopharynx and bronchi. Therefore, if the bath is dry-air, then the sink must be separate.

Some supporters of moderate temperatures and high humidity - a regime that is typical for the Russian bath - believe that washing and steam rooms can and should be combined. There are several reasons for this:

• The first - in a small steam room, when water is applied to the stones, the temperature and humidity conditions change dramatically. There's nothing you can do about it: a small volume, and the steam literally hits everyone who is in it. If it is possible to make the steam room larger, the question is not so acute.
• The second reason is physiological. In the steam room, the pores open. If the washroom is much cooler during the time they have been in it, they close again. The next time you enter the steam room, you have to steam them again. If the “washing room” is a trestle bed located in the opposite corner from the shelves, then no “cooling” occurs.

In principle, the second problem is solvable: you also need to maintain a fairly high temperature of 35-40 ° C in the washing room, and there is enough humidity there anyway. You will get an almost “hammam” atmosphere in it. Under such conditions, you can rest. To do this, trestle beds are made in the washing department, on which they rest in a warm, humid atmosphere after the steam room. Then the washing area should be large. And they go to the rest room only when they are no longer going to go into the steam room.

The second approach to soaring is different: after the body has warmed up, it needs to be cooled down. Contrasting procedures are used for this - a cool or cold shower, dousing, rubbing with snow, etc. That's when a separate washing with a cool atmosphere is needed. And here they put fonts with cold or cool water. With this approach, they stay in the steam room for quite a long time - for 10-15 minutes, because you need to warm up again.

Ideally, you need to visit both types of baths to decide which suits you best. In which of them you will be better, that one is worth building.

Now, let's sum up. The bath can have two or three rooms. There may be a rest room, and separate rooms for a steam room and a washing room. In another option, there is a rest room, and the steam room and washing room are combined in one room.

locker room

This room can be classified as optional, but it is desirable. It is much more convenient if all things are collected in one place. But even here questions and disagreements arise: where should the doors go. There are usually two options: in the rest room and in the washing room. Both options are not ideal.

If the entrance to the locker room is made from the rest room, then undressing, you will have to walk through this room. If there is no one else in the bath, this is one thing, but if a campaign has gathered, and someone is already resting, this is a completely different calico.

From this point of view, the second option is preferable: you immediately get from the locker room to the sink, and from there to the steam room. But then the damp air from the sink will inevitably be in the locker room. Damp air = wet clothes. That's still a pleasure. So you usually have to choose: to walk in a negligee through the rest room or put on wet clothes after the bath.

But more often, they still make the entrance to the locker room from the washing room, and solve the problem of humidity with good ventilation: they make two channels, one at the bottom - for fresh air, and the second at the top - for the removal of damp. An exhaust fan is usually built into the top one (for wet rooms). This is how, in pairs, natural and forced ventilation cope with high humidity.

The dimensions of the rooms in the bath

In addition to the composition of the premises, it is necessary to determine the size. Since most often they still do three rooms - the sink and the steam room are separate, then we will describe approaches to choosing sizes for all three rooms.

The layout of the steam room

The main thing when planning a bath is to decide on the optimal size of the steam room. It is clear that you want to save on construction and firewood for heating. But too small a room is completely uncomfortable: the bath overheats quickly and you feel like in a cage.

It is most reasonable to proceed from how many people should fit in the steam room at one time. Moreover, the dimensions also depend on the type of steam room. In the dry air, no one really moves. Everyone sits decorously on the shelves: at such a temperature you can’t move. Therefore, one meter is enough to “sit” for one person. To lie down, already 2.2. So. Determine how many people can sit with you, and how many can lie down. Then you count the area of ​​the shelves, add space for the stove and a little for the passage to the shelves. You get the minimum dimensions of a steam room for a sauna.

In the Russian bath, they mostly lie on the shelves. And yet, the attendant waves brooms. Therefore, the dimensions here should be larger.

For a wet Russian steam room, the width and length are chosen so that two or three can comfortably lie down - depending on how many people will steam at the same time. We calculate the area of ​​​​the required shelves (for one 80-100 cm wide, from 2.2 to 2.5 m long), add the area for placing the stove, the screen around it, approaches and gaps, and we get the minimum volume of the steam room for a Russian bath. If the dimensions do not allow, they leave one “lying” place, be sure to place where the attendant stands, and, if possible, at least a small shelf for “sit”.

In general, it is more rational to use the area in the steam room if it is not square, but rectangular in shape. Moreover, the oven is usually located on the long side. And also keep in mind that from the stove, even closed with a brick screen (for Russian baths, it must be closed with a screen), there should be a distance of about 20-30 cm to the shelves, but more is better.

About choosing the height of ceilings and doors, read the article « The height of the ceiling and shelves in the bath and sauna ». Briefly, we can say the following: for a conditioned steam room (steam is mixed evenly throughout the volume), the final ceiling is not lower than 2.10 m, and for a pie one (steam is collected under the ceiling) not lower than 2.4 m.

Let's say right away about the height of the shelves - this is another stumbling block when designing a steam room. In general, each parameter is selected individually. If you customize the steam room “for yourself”, then the height of the shelf should be up to the knuckles of the lowered hand. Stand on the floor (on a grate or stool, if any), lower your hand down. Where your knuckles are, that's where the shelf surface should be.

If several tiers of shelves are planned, then the top one should not be closer to the ceiling than 115 cm. And one more thing: the second one is 45 cm higher than the first one: then it will be possible not only to lie on the upper shelf, but also to sit (if you want "hotter" ).

You need to draw everything in size and all this should fit into the steam room in a “clean” form, taking into account the walls and the insulation pie

But not everyone who will bathe is the same height. That's why they make side steps. You can have several pieces of different heights for people of different heights: they rely on such a step when it is necessary to climb the shelves. The bath attendant uses the same steps: people have different waist circumferences, and sometimes even in a steam room fitted “for themselves”, you have to stand on a step to make it more comfortable.

One little tip: make the steps wide. Firstly, if necessary, it will be possible to sit on them, and secondly, wide and low ones are more stable.

Washroom dimensions

Here again, there are two approaches: either try to get by with a minimum - this is if the size of the bath is limited, or plan it in a way that is convenient, and put the resulting dimensions into the project. If we talk about the minimum, then you can get by with a small shower, over which you can still attach a shower device. In this case, a size of 1.5 * 1.5 meters will suffice. Cramped, but not too tight.

For comfort and for the case if you will relax in the steam room, you need to place trestle beds here. Then, probably, you need to fence off a separate shower stall - this is 1.2 * 1.2 m (or more, if you want). And enter one or two trestle beds (depending on the number of steamers in one run). Trestle beds in size can be similar to the shelves in the steam room, or slightly different. Here the dimensions are not critical. The main thing is to be comfortable.

Some put fonts in the washing room. Here you can’t get by with small dimensions, and the sizes of the font can be different - from one and a half meters in diameter and more.

Lounge dimensions

And again, two layout options, even in baths of the same size. Some try to fence off as much area as possible for the rest room, leaving a minimum for the steam room and washing room. This option is suitable if the bath is something like a club. Then the main action is precisely the gatherings in the rest room. And the room stands out, respectively, spacious.

But there are people who enjoy the processes taking place in the steam room. And then the situation changes dramatically: the necessary minimum is allocated for the rest room: a hanger, a table, several benches / armchairs / chairs. All. But all other areas are allocated for a steam room.

Having decided on the size of all rooms and their location, do not be too lazy to draw everything to scale. This can be done on a computer using programs or in the old fashioned way on paper in a box. Just draw large, and with the preservation of proportions, taking into account the thickness of the walls and walls, insulation and finishes. Then calculate the real areas that remained in a "pure" form. Absolutely: you are in for a surprise. And unpleasant. A lot of space is taken away by all the piers and walls. And in the remaining space it will be necessary to “enter” all the items. Especially a lot of difficulties arise with the steam room. So be especially careful here. Most likely, the ready-made bath plan will have to be redrawn, and more than once.

Pay attention to the location of the doors. It is desirable that they are located as close as possible. Especially in passage rooms. It's all about the same utility: it's impossible to use all the passages. So they eat up a decent amount of space.

In terms of security

It is also necessary to consider the layout of the premises in the bath from the point of view of safety. Therefore, it is desirable to make the path from the steam room to the street as simple and short as possible, without labyrinths. This is necessary in case someone becomes ill. The sooner a person can get out into the fresh air, the better. Therefore, some projects provide for two doors in the steam room: one from the washing room - for regular use, the second - to the vestibule - for emergency situations.

In order to be able to evacuate as quickly as possible in the washing room, there should be a window of decent size - no less than 50 * 50 cm. And it should open inward (again, safety precautions). And it is better not to save on dimensions: small dimensions will not provide the amount of fresh air required for ventilation. And it's hard to get out through the small window.

Many, by the way, do not make windows either in the washing room or in the steam room, and they are very mistaken. Now let's briefly explain why.

These windows are needed not for lighting, but for ventilation. The steam room needs two windows - one in the wall opposite the door, 40 * 40 cm in size or so. Its upper edge should be level with the door lintel. The second window in the steam room is made under the shelf. It can be small - 20 * 20 cm.

All of them are needed for ventilation and drying of the premises after use. Then you will not have any problems with wood and fungus. They are also opened for temperature/humidity correction. Everyone is comfortable with their own conditions, and with the help of windows they are regulated. Read more about where in the bath there should be windows and what sizes, read here, and in the article “Which doors to choose for a bath and sauna” we are talking about doors and their sizes.

The window in the washing room is also an emergency exit. This should not be forgotten either. Of course, we try not to break the rules, and we set the stoves correctly, but it's better to play it safe.

They built a house for me in 2018, according to my project, by professionals in their field. The project itself is somewhat more expensive than its competitors, but in our village they built 1 more house and the owners were satisfied.

They ordered the construction of a bathhouse, they did it in the shortest possible time, without any complaints about the work of the team.

The full cycle from the production of material to the assembly of the house is perfectly organized. Quality, professionalism at the highest level. I recommend.

It is very important to find your manager, who will advise not only at the conclusion of the contract, but also during construction. We talked with Igor, as a result, the bath is ready on the site, we use it, everything is fine. Thank you.

Great home, great service! Everyone was helpful and helpful with the selection. You can see everything live - we went to a facility under construction similar to ours, where they saw how they work, only after that they decided to build. Thank you for the patience of managers and builders that answered all the questions!

In 2018, we ordered a bathhouse. We are very satisfied with the work of the employees of this company. Starting with the estimate and ending with a team of builders. We were lucky for the action, we received a sauna stove as a gift!

Thanks for the sauna house. On the site one price is indicated, but in fact it turns out more. But it’s understandable that the price is indicated for the very minimum, like everyone else on the Internet, if you want it in comfort, pay extra for extras. In general, "thank you" to the builders.