All about the log baths

The building materials market offers a great variety of products. Natural raw materials remain at the peak of popularity. Wood is used to build rooms, as well as their finishing and decorating. Separately, it is worth noting the projects of building baths and saunas from logs. If you use quality material, you will get a durable and beautiful building.

The demand for bathhouses remains high. They can be separate buildings as well as additions to private houses. A log bath can be of any shape and size. It is the perfect place to recuperate, relax and have a good time.

Other advantages of log baths:

• The natural material has a low weight, compared to other common options. There is no need for a bulky foundation.
• High quality wood boasts a long service life. With proper care, it will retain the stated characteristics and attractive appearance for a long time.
• The natural resource has excellent noise insulation.
• Due to the special properties in the room is kept warm for a long time. This saves energy costs.
• The material of natural origin is safe for health and the environment.
• The wood has a wonderful texture and unique pattern. Some varieties emit a pleasant smell when exposed to heat.
• Natural building materials are considered to be expensive, but logs are cheaper than foam concrete or bricks.

The following characteristics can be noted as disadvantages:

• Long shrinkage of some varieties;
• wood is susceptible to rotting;
• high fire hazard rate;
• because of sharp temperature changes wood can crack.

Any construction begins with the choice of material. Coniferous varieties are very popular, especially cedar. The substances emitted from the logs fill the room with an enchanting aroma. The pleasant smell not only relieves fatigue, but also has a healing effect.

Specialists recommend choosing northern species.

• Chopped logs. This type is characterized by the absence of sanding. Due to this, the price of the material decreases. Preserving the natural appearance, the wood receives maximum resistance to the destructive effect both from the inside and outside. When working with this product, you need to have certain knowledge and skills.

• Logs of the logs. This type of building material attracts attention with its noble and refined appearance. Logs are round and neat due to processing with special equipment.

This variety is actively used in Russia. The pluses include:

• affordable price;
• resistance to moisture;
• resistance to shape change.

Among the disadvantages:

• High resin content, which begins to be released due to heat;
• low resistance to rot if not treated sufficiently.

Another variety of coniferous species. The wood has an attractive golden hue, which is preserved for the entire period of operation.

Pros:

• attractive appearance;
• pleasant aroma;
• low price.

Cons:

• Little resistance to rot and fungus;
• difficult processing due to knots, which negatively affects the quality of the building material.

This species also belongs to the coniferous varieties. It is valued much higher than the above species due to a number of positive characteristics:

• hardness and durability of the material;
• low shrinkage;
• long service life;
• favorable effect on the body due to the presence of phytoncides;
• aesthetic appearance.

This variety also has disadvantages:

• high resin content;
• high price;
• High content of essential oils can cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Cedar bathing is considered a luxury item. Due to the fact that the harvesting of this raw material is significantly limited, the price of the material is constantly increasing. The rock has many positive characteristics.

The following characteristics are noted as the main advantages:

• Due to the special fibrous structure, deformation of the material is practically excluded;
• cedar does not give shrinkage;
• rich and attractive color;
• essential oils have a revitalizing effect on the body.

As a disadvantage note only the high price, which is constantly increasing.

This species is rarely used for logs for baths. The deciduous tree, known for the healing properties of its inflorescences, is a building material with a number of advantages:

• easy processing;
• there is no resin in its composition, due to which the rock does not burn when heated;
• the linden bath heats up quickly because of its low heat capacity;
• subtle and pleasant aroma;
• attractive color.
• linden weighs little and gives almost no shrinkage;
• affordable cost.

Negative sides of this breed also have.

• The variety is afraid of moisture, which is why it needs careful protective impregnation.
• If the wood is not treated properly, it begins to rot and darken. Also the variety is susceptible to the spread of fungus.
• Experts recommend using the species for finishing the interior. After each use of the steam room, the room should be ventilated.

A building made of aspen is similar in characteristics to a linden building. However, it surpasses the previous option in some characteristics. Among the pluses:

• negligible shrinkage;
• During drying the wood practically does not crack;
• a sauna made of dry logs retains a presentable appearance for a long time;
• high index of moisture resistance;
• distinctive red color.

Like any other finishing material, aspen is not without disadvantages:

• the processing process is difficult and time-consuming because of its high density;
• Aspen logs cannot boast of high quality.

This variety is the most common in the field of construction, interior decoration and furniture production. With proper treatment, an oak log bath will last more than a dozen years. The species has a number of positive qualities:

• Resistance to high temperatures and its sharp changes;
• durability;
• strength and reliability.

Before you make a choice in favor of this material, familiarize yourself with its negative sides:

• high price;
• the high weight of the logs, which makes it necessary to lay a voluminous foundation;
• complicated processing;
• oak can deteriorate due to prolonged exposure to moisture.

Note. Trading companies offer a large variety of building materials. To find out which option will suit better, you need to compare the pros and cons of each product. Wood is considered a more suitable material than blocks or bricks.

Logs for the construction of the bath and other structures can have different diameters. Some buyers prefer to build a building from large elements, while others opt for a more compact material. To begin with, we must briefly outline the peculiarities of the trunk structure. They decrease towards the crown.

The size of the upper part of the log will differ from the lower boundary of the cut. For an even laying, experts recommend making a choice in favor of a cylindrical shape. With cone-shaped logs, the installation process will be slower. Logging is cheaper than other options.

Most of the work is done with the help of machines. This shape is ideal for the construction of buildings of different sizes and shapes. When choosing planed logs, you need to consider certain GOST rules. They specify that for each linear meter, a runaway (change in diameter) in the amount of one centimeter is available. When using a chipped building material, the cross-over depends on the structure of the trunk. The log changes thickness where branches grow.

If you decide to build a log bath, it is advisable to buy enough building material at once. The elements must be the same size. Wood from different batches can vary greatly in color and structure. The maximum difference between the wreaths should be 30 millimeters. It makes no difference whether the sauna will be built from large or small logs.

Suitable sizes of logs depend on many factors: the size of the rooms, the plan of construction of the bath, the weather conditions of the region. It is necessary to take into account the seasonality of the use of the building. For example, if you are going to visit the steam room in the hot season, choose thinner and more compact logs. For the frosty season, it is recommended to erect a building from a large building material.

The optimal diameter of logs for the summer bath is 18 centimeters. This parameter is also suitable for the off-season. For large-scale constructions, this characteristic varies from 18 to 22 centimeters. All-season constructions are built from logs with a diameter of 22 to 28 centimeters. Building materials for the bath, which intend to use at low temperatures, have a size of about 35-36 centimeters. Huge logs will maintain the necessary temperature conditions inside the steam room.

When choosing construction materials, you also need to consider the varieties of log cabins. The installation process and the appearance of the room will depend on them. The two main types are called t "obolon" and "in a bowl". The first type is very popular due to the ease of execution. However, in this case, you need to stock up on a large amount of raw materials. The peculiarity of such logs is that they protrude on each side by 25 centimeters.

Common types can be found in the product catalog.

• Canadian log cabin. Characterized by the presence of a special notch with a spike. The log house has a trapezoidal shape. This form allows the logs to be fixed as securely as possible.

• Norwegian. The next type is made with a hexagonal processing. The oval section is also used.

• Swedish. The edges of each building unit are shaved down to a hexagon. This is a complex and time-consuming process that allows logs with a unique structure to be released on the market.

The log cabin "in the foot" is considered the most economical. When using this option, you need to think about additional thermal insulation, so that through the joints the heat does not come out. The most expensive logs are prepared by hand-cutting. The price will also depend on the type of material used. Frame logs are distinguished from those used to build walls.

Also on sale you can find building material with a log cabin "in pentameter". These are long logs with a fixation not only on the edges and on the trunk itself. To understand how this type of log cabin is arranged, pay attention to the following image.

The first stage of the construction of the bathhouse - the choice of the optimal project. You can make it yourself, ask for help from a specialist or find a suitable option on the Internet. The first way is recommended to choose if you have experience and knowledge in the construction sphere.

To date, many different projects have been developed: bathhouses with a veranda, with a swimming pool, two-story buildings, a mini-bath, a residential bathhouse. When choosing, you need to take into account the size of the land plot, financial possibilities, weather conditions and personal preferences. The most common and popular options will be considered in detail.

Such a bathhouse consists of three separate locations: a steam room, a shower room and a pre-bathroom (changing room). It is a building with a standard layout. Such a variant is great for small plots of land. For the construction it is recommended to use a log house 4x3 meters or 4x4 meters.

The picture shows the plan of construction of the building. Based on it, you can build a comfortable and practical bath.

Using such a project, it will be possible to build not an ordinary sauna, but a whole complex for relaxation and recreation. The construction of such a structure is a complex, lengthy and expensive process. The picture clearly shows one of the possible variants of construction. If you have the opportunity and desire, you can equip additional relaxation room and other locations.

Such a sauna will become an ornament for any plot. An additional outbuilding is great for a comfortable tea party or a meal outdoors. With the onset of the cold season, the terrace needs to be insulated. With the attached image you can assess how the finished building will look like.

A bathhouse with several floors will not go unnoticed. This luxurious construction will take a lot of time, building materials and funds, but the result will be a spacious building for a large number of guests. The upper floor can be used as living space. The photo shows one of the possible options. The building looks presentable and effective.

When erecting a building, you need to consider not only the practical, but also the aesthetic function. The interior and exterior are of great importance.

This option is ideal for a Russian bathhouse. The hut-style building, built from logs, will look perfect on a cottage plot with pines, spruces and other conifers. For the arrangement of the room choose decorative wooden elements and furniture made of natural raw materials. To create a comfortable atmosphere inside the room use embroidered tablecloths, bath brooms, curtains of light fabrics.

Modern decorative design is most often chosen for large-sized constructions. In this case, the floors can be covered with laminate or ceramic tiles. The color palette can consist of contrasting colors. To illuminate the building outside and inside, spotlights are installed.

• The original project of the compact bath. Small-sized building looks like a classic Russian hut, located on the edge of the forest. The builders used old thick logs.

• Spacious bathhouse made of long and thin logs. The result is a neat bathhouse.

• Construction material of different diameters was used in the construction of this building.

• A log sauna in a modern style. This option combines practicality, reliability and aesthetic appearance.

• A building with a spacious and roomy veranda.

• A large-sized building with a large number of buildings. One of the walls consists of glass panels, due to which the sunlight freely penetrates inside the room.

• This is what a rustic bathhouse will look like from the inside. There is always comfort and comfort in such a room.

In the following video you can take a look at a bathhouse 3 by 5 meters from chopped logs.