Characteristics and types of lime for the baths

When building a bath or sauna can not do without wood. It is a natural material that has all the necessary qualities to create a comfortable environment in it. A great role is played by the type of wood, each of which has unique properties - they must be taken into account when decorating the room or choosing furniture. In this article we will talk about the characteristics and varieties of linden for the bath.

Linden is great for finishing the sauna or bath. This material is used in a variety of formats. To learn about the features of this raw material, it is necessary to get acquainted with its positive and negative characteristics.

Let's start with the pros.

• This grade does not emit resin, which makes it great as a cladding material. Choosing this option, you can not worry that there will be various impurities in the air. This characteristic indicates the safety of using lime as a product for interior decoration.
• As a building material, the variety retains its natural qualities for a long time. The species is air permeable, which has a positive effect on the overall construction. Specialists with extensive experience in the construction and finishing of bath rooms recommend using this type of material to create decorative elements. The result will be an expressive and stylish interior, in which it will be comfortable to spend time.
• Another positive characteristic is simple processing. The malleability of the raw material allows you to independently change the size of furniture and building elements. Only a minimal set of tools will be needed for the work.
• When exposed to high temperatures for a long time, linden begins to exude a light and pleasant aroma. It fills the room with a scent that relaxes and sets up a pleasant pastime. It retains its healing properties even at high temperatures.

It is necessary to pay attention to the disadvantages.

• The main disadvantage is a short service life. Lime is inferior in durability to oak and other commonly used varieties. To preserve the marketable qualities of wood for as long as possible, it is necessary to ventilate the room periodically after each use. Such procedures will prevent the natural material from swelling and rotting.
• If the wood does begin to deteriorate, this process in linden trees occurs from within. For this reason, rot is difficult to detect in its initial stages. Because the damaged element cannot be repaired at the initial stage, you have to replace it completely. This is an additional cost and time expense.

In addition to linden, other varieties are used in the construction and finishing of baths, one of which is alder. Many people wonder which of these two options is better. There is no exact answer to this question - each of the options has certain advantages and disadvantages.

According to many experts, alder demonstrates itself better in the harvesting process. Linden can be capricious at the stage of the first drying. After this treatment, the stability of linden increases and no longer creates problems when using it as a lining or in the manufacture of furniture. Alder gives minimal warpage even in the initial drying stage.

For ordinary buyers, you should check the moisture content of wood materials, paying particular attention to warpage. It is a question of defects, which are expressed as differences from the correct geometry. The other characteristics of both varieties are very similar to each other.

Similar features are:

• softness;
• elasticity;
• low resistance to rot.

The first and second grades of wood deteriorate upon contact with metal if both materials are in a damp environment. Manufacturers of construction and finishing materials offer buyers to choose between gray and black alder. The second option is preferred due to improved performance characteristics.

A distinctive feature of alder is a red hue and a more intense color compared to linden. Lime, on the contrary, is presented in the form of pink and yellow wood. In rare cases, you can find reddish variants. Also, alder is odorless.

For the construction of the bath, different types of woodworking products of the linden are used.

When choosing this building material, you should carefully inspect it for integrity and defects. If you find chips and other signs of poor quality, refuse to buy. Pay special attention to the color. It should be uniform.

When installing linden lumber, the foundation must necessarily be insulated. On top of the insulation layer, mount slats. They are needed to provide ventilation.

A bathhouse built of linden has a certain feature that distinguishes this variety among other options. Specialists point to the upper crowns. They are not fixed until the overall construction gives shrinkage.

Linden board is also widely used by both professional builders and ordinary buyers who have decided to build their own bathhouse. Before installing this finishing material, it is necessary to build a special frame. To the walls are nailed bars, between which are slats. Be sure to consider the quality of thermal insulation and waterproofing, over which to mount the batten.

Especially for baths and other rooms where high temperatures are preserved, manufacturers of construction and finishing materials offer thermolipa. In the process of manufacturing this product, specialists treat it under the influence of high temperatures. If wet wood is used for construction, the bath owner will have problems when it dries. In the process of natural drying, the wood will deform. As a result, fasteners can be torn off.

At the time of purchase of natural material is very important that it was dried. The optimal figure is up to 12%. This option can be used without risk of damage.

Thermolipa is a great alternative to the expensive varieties of wood. It became widespread in the finishing of saunas and baths. The eco-friendly material is highly resistant to fungus.

The following products are also made of linden:

• unedged board (interior trim from unedged board is a practical and stylish option, which is actively used for the bath);
• linden with a bast for the bath;
• unplanked board.

In the manufacture of construction and finishing materials, manufacturers apply a certain dimensional grid. The standards are established and fixed by the relevant documents. One of the most common materials made of lime is batten, so let's consider the standard dimensions on this example.

It is worth noting that lime is the basis for the final product. The form of the board is determined by DIN or GOST regulations. The first option is adhered to Western brands, while domestic manufacturers use the state format of GOST.

So looks batten, made in view of European standards.

And these are the dimensions of the Russian finishing material.

Lime for the bath can be used in a variety of formats:

• wood furniture;
• building material;
• products for interior and exterior finishing;
• decorative items.

A small-sized bath, which consists of only 3 rooms (steam room, washing room and anteroom), can be made entirely of linden. In this case, you can use only one building material without the mandatory use of cladding. When choosing the above option it is necessary to pay special attention to additional protection of the structure. The bath must be competently equipped from the outside.

If you plan to build a medium-sized bath, it is not recommended to use lime as a building material. Under the influence of precipitation, the wood will begin to rot. It will also become susceptible to fungus.

An overview of linden felling for a bath or sauna in the video below.