The bath is an excellent addition to every country house. The construction of the bath takes a lot of time, effort and money. Traditionally, baths are erected from a log house, but the cost of this material does not please economical owners at all. In search of an alternative building material, many found a way out in the construction of a bathhouse from the sleepers. How to build a durable, reliable and, most importantly, inexpensive bathhouse from sleepers?
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Pros and cons
First of all, it is worthwhile to figure out what a sleeper is. Rattle are an inexpensive lumber treated with creosote - a special composition that protects the tree from corrosion. Creesot is a poisonous antiseptic that extends the duration of the sleepers and prevents the damage to the material with fungi, mold and parasites. Rattle are used in laying railway tracks. Often they are written off from production for various reasons, ranging from minor production defects, ending with the expiration date. Usually, summer buildings, including baths, are erected from such decommissioned sleepers.
What are the advantages of a bathhouse from the sleepers:
- low cost of lumber;
- simple installation;
- short installation terms.
But, as it often happens, you have to pay for the cheapness. Creesot is characterized by a specific smell, which is enhanced when heated, so it is very difficult to be in the bath for a long time. But most of the summer residents have been reconciling with this discomfort for more than a dozen years and continue to build a bathhouse from sleepers.
Stages of construction
Choosing a bathhouse for a bathhouse
At first glance, it may seem that the sleepers are all the same, and you don’t have to choose particularly, but if you know some subtleties, you can purchase better material. First of all, determine which sleepers you will buy - new or written off from production. Of course, “expired” sleepers will cost much cheaper. In addition, the old sleepers have one weighty superiority-over 10-13 years, the caustic smell of creosole is almost completely released from them.
Decide on the number of sleepers based on the quadrature and project of the future bath. For a small bathhouse with a steam room and a sink, you need to buy at least 100 sleepers.
Carefully inspect the sleepers before buying. Very often, sleepers are written off due to old age and wear, so if you do not examine everything personally, there is a risk of buying a rotten material that has rotted from the inside. Tap the sleeper with a hammer, and if you hear a dull sound, then the material will serve you for at least 20 years.
Before making the final decision on the construction of a bathhouse from the sleepers, again weigh all the pros and cons. Even high -quality insulation of walls, floor and ceiling will not save from the specific smell of creosole, so think about whether you are ready to make such sacrifices.
Foundation
So, the right number of sleepers is prepared, now the time has come for laying the foundation. The foundation for a bathhouse from the sleepers is selected based on the characteristics of the soil, the features of the building of the building box and financial capabilities. About what types of foundations are and how much they can do in the article " How to save during the construction of the foundation»
It is worth noting that most experts tend to advise columnar foundations for baths, but the strip foundation will behave no worse, but will last much longer.
When the foundation froze, it is necessary to take care of waterproofing. The bath is a rather moist place, and if in the area soil waters run close to the surface, good waterproofing is needed. To do this, the concrete surface of the foundation must be coated with liquid bitumen mastic, in it in two or three layers lay roofing material.
Installation of a bathhouse from sleepers
The assembly of the baths from the sleepers is similar to the assembly of the log house. Lay the first crown on the rails that separate it from direct contact with the foundation. Between themselves, the sleepers must be tied with a spike connection. The very first crown is not necessary to attach to the foundation. After laying it, blow out the gap between the lower crown and the foundation with mounting foam.
On the first crown of sleepers, lay a heater from jute, moss, pacley or any other material for hemp. Lay the rest of the bath crowns on top of the insulation, not forgetting to fasten them with a spike way. It is recommended to use an additional connection by cutting openings under the hedes at the opposite ends of the sleepers. Please note that all holes for fasteners need to be cut with an accuracy of several millimeters. Otherwise, the bathhouse will be uneven.
During the installation of the bath, it is necessary to carefully ensure that the internal walls of the building are as smooth as possible, because if the external errors can be masked with siding or any other external decoration, then it is not so easy to hide internal irregularities.
Exterior decoration of a bathhouse from sleepers
The windows and doors “crash” into a box of buildings after laying and fixing all the crowns in height of the bath. The creation of window and doorways is a very time -consuming process that will require certain skills in working with cutting equipment and fair patience. Calculate the sizes of the openings and cut them out according to the markings using a chainsaw.
Since even the sleepers impregnated with creosol are not 100%protected from the effects of external factors, it is better to carry out additional treatment with an antiseptic. On top of the sleepers, it is recommended to cover with varnish or olifa to prevent swelling from moisture.
After overlapping the roof and primary insulation of the walls, floor and ceiling, a repeated hemp of sleepers, interior decoration, installation of furniture and equipment is carried out. If you want to save on the purchase of special furniture for the bath, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the article " DIY bath furniture»
Interior decoration of a bathhouse from sleepers
According to tradition, various breeds of wood are used to finish the internal space of baths. If you use boards, you need to accurately calculate the length of each element, adjust to the desired dimensions and make sure that the fasteners are completely hidden. A protruding nail or self -tapping screw can not only scratch the skin strongly, but also burn it. In addition, in view of the constant humidity in the bath, all “open” metal mounts will begin to rust very quickly.
The most economical and rational solution is lining lining. Elements are attached to each other with grooves and joints without the use of metal fasteners. If you decide to carry out the interior trim with lining, first set the crate along the entire length of the walls with a step of not more than 0.5 m. It should be borne in mind that the lining “eats” quite a lot of space, so for a small bath this will not be the best solution. It is recommended to start installation of the lining with the angles of the wall opposite the entrance to the bathhouse.
