If you have decided that you will build a bathhouse on your site and have chosen a log as the main material, this is a smart choice. Construction made from this material is much more durable than panel, frame, and timber buildings. With appropriate processing and protection of wood, it is almost as durable as brick.
In the photo - a log house 6x6 bathhouse with a terrace
First you need to select a design for a 6 by 6 log bathhouse, since starting construction without a plan is, to say the least, unwise.
One-story bathhouse project
If the bathhouse is located on your site, or there is no need for an attic floor, the easiest way is to build a one-story building, which, nevertheless, will have enough space for a whole company. Let's consider a project for a bathhouse made of 6x6 logs with a porch.
The layout is quite simple, but at the same time convenient and functional. A small vestibule, a spacious rest room and a shower room will provide the necessary level of comfort.
This project is made from planed logs and is 2.5 meters long.
In addition to wood for walls and partitions, you will need:
- Wood for the construction of the ceiling, rafter system and sheathing, the type of which depends on the selected roofing material.
- Rough and finishing floor, which can also be in a wide variety of variations.
- The roof gables, the building looks best if they are also chopped.
- Insulation material and foundation waterproofing, there are a lot of varieties, but you should not buy too cheap types, as their quality leaves much to be desired.
- Roofing material, there are also many of them, but, as practice shows, optimal solution in terms of price-quality ratio - soft roof, which is distinguished by a wide choice of colors and roofing patterns.
- Materials for the foundation, which is most often strip.
We have considered a fairly convenient and functional design for a bathhouse made of 6x6 logs, but in some cases, when the bathhouse is located on a separate area or you need a lot of space, you can consider the option larger area. If the area is small and space is limited, the best option will be the construction of a bathhouse with an attic floor.
Two-story layout option
This option has gained wide popularity due to the fact that the structure occupies a small space, which is important for small plots, but at the same time the presence attic floor almost doubles the usable area.
Let's consider a very interesting and functional project for a 6 by 6 log bathhouse with an attic floor.
Functionality of the 1st floor
Everything here is very functional:
- A spacious 6x1.5 terrace will allow you to relax in the warm season and spend time on fresh air with maximum comfort.
- On the ground floor there is huge room a rest room with an area of more than 16 m2, in which even the largest company can comfortably accommodate, from this room you can go to the washing room, or you can go up the stairs to the 2nd floor.
- The washing room is not very large, but there is enough space for installing a shower stall or other equipment.
- The steam room, of course, is the main room; the area is not very large, but 3-4 people can comfortably sit in it.
Arrangement of the 2nd floor
The room on the second floor has an area of almost 20 m2, which allows you to place many sleeping places in it, as well as equip a gym, install a billiard or tennis table, or make a large game room. The area allows for many options, some even divide it into two rooms and arrange guest bedrooms.
In addition, on the top floor there is a balcony similar in size to the terrace, where you can relax and admire the sunset in a rocking chair.
Advice: as practice shows, set table For table tennis or for billiards - the most popular look spending time in the bathhouse.
Other options for two-story buildings
Naturally, 6 by 6 log bathhouse projects are not limited to these two options and can differ in many ways. various options layout and layout, the main factors are your preferences and the price you are willing to pay, because the cost can vary greatly (
The company "Russian Construction" offers to buy inexpensive bathhouses measuring 6 by 5 meters from rounded logs own production Full construction. Factory-prepared elements are placed using the “bowl” method and secured using birch dowels. Natural insulation is laid between the crowns. You can choose the diameter of the logs used - 200, 220, 240 mm. However, the standard size - 200 mm - is quite enough to guarantee the expected characteristics of the bath.
In our catalog there are 2 standard designs for bathhouses made of 6x5 logs. These are compact buildings with a porch or entrance terrace, which can be used as a recreation area. You can buy a ready-made standard version and calculate immediately construction costs or order the construction of a house by own project. We also give you the opportunity to make small changes to standard project and adapt it to your needs. This is a cost-effective alternative to custom design.
We deliver construction materials to any region of the country. The first 400 km from our wood processing base is free. We use a log natural humidity And chamber drying(at the request of the customer). To buy a 6 by 5 bathhouse from us, you need to pay 70% of its cost after delivery of the material to your site, and then another 30% upon completion of construction.
Baths 6 by 5: the right choice!
6x5 log baths are compact buildings, total area- 24 sq.m. They can be built even on very small area, since they occupy a minimum of usable space, while remaining practical and functional. Baths 6 by 5 are suitable both for use in the country and as an addition to a private home.
The advantages of buildings are directly related to the advantages of the material used. Log - verified traditional material for the construction of baths, since it:
- perfectly retains heat inside the building and does not let cold in from the outside;
- “breathes”, provides air exchange;
- When heated, it releases pleasant and beneficial essential oils for humans;
- looks aesthetically pleasing;
- fits quickly.
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Log sauna 5x6- This is a fairly large building.
You can plan such a bathhouse in such a way that you will have a large steam room, a washing room, a bathroom and enough big size rest room. It will be large sauna, which can be used as Not big house for a rare visit to the dacha in winter, if you do not live outside the city permanently.
Very often, bathhouses of this size are ordered from us as a guest house or an intermediate housing option while a large house is being built. And if you do mansard roof, raise the frame of the bathhouse by one or two crowns, then for small plot such a bathhouse will turn into a full-fledged house with usable area 54-55 sq.m. (30 sq.m - first floor and 24-25 sq.m - second floor).
It is much easier to heat a 5x6 bathhouse in winter than a large house; the log retains heat well and for a long time, and this will allow you to relax comfortably at the dacha even in winter.
Typical layout of a 5x6 log sauna
Standard set of lumber for a log sauna
(the set is included in the price of the sauna)
- Logging of five-walls, cutting of corners “in the paw”, the walls inside are hewn (half-laft), logs are processed with a scraper. The diameter of the log log is at least 22 cm.
- Ceiling and floor joists are logs hewn on both sides (carriage). The distance between the floor joists in the log house is 80 cm.
- Rafter system- log diameter 15 cm, height at the ridge up to 2.5 m
- Roof sheathing - edged board second grade 25 mm, the roof is covered with roofing felt.
- Roof gables - 22 mm lining.
- The net height of the first floor in the log house from floor to ceiling is 2.10 m.
- Intercrown insulation- moss or tow, nails, staples.
- Columnar foundation from blocks 20x20x40 cm on a sand cushion.
- In the standard set, the gables are located along a 5-meter wall, the length of the fifth wall is 5 m. We will discuss the location of the fifth wall and roof gables and do it as necessary.
Price for a 5x6 log sauna standard set lumber, delivery and assembly RUB 195,000.
Natural wood has long been considered the most popular material for construction. Baths were also made from it. Now buildings made of timber are still popular. There are many interesting projects steam rooms made of timber, which have a place both on a rural plot and next to a luxurious cottage.
Peculiarities
Log bathhouse projects have many advantages and disadvantages.
pros
First of all, it is worth noting the advantages of log buildings:
- Structures made from natural wood delight with their environmental friendliness. This is a material that is completely safe for health, thanks to the use of which an ideal microclimate is created in the room. Even the products used to impregnate and protect the facade are non-toxic.
- Wood is an excellent basis for walls also because this material retains heat well in the room. Thanks to this, a fairly comfortable microclimate is created inside the bathhouse.
- Wooden walls not only retain heat inside, but also have good soundproofing properties. But the air natural wood It is permeable, so it is easy to breathe in such a room.
- Also pleasing is the fact that the construction is strong and durable. Especially if you additionally coat the material protective equipment like varnish and special impregnations.
- The last plus is the ability to create truly unique and original buildings. Wood is easy to process and sand. In addition, it can be decorated with exquisite carvings. You can even do this yourself, without turning to professionals for help.
Minuses
As for the disadvantages of log baths, there are plenty of them too:
In general, despite all the existing disadvantages, wood is very good material for building a bathhouse. If you follow all safety rules and listen to the advice of professionals, you can get a reliable and luxurious building that will delight you with its appearance and quality for a long time.
Types of buildings
There are many ideas that can be used when building baths. Home steam rooms differ not only in their design, but also in size. Before building the bathhouse itself, you need to calculate everything on paper and make the necessary drawings.
Classical
Standard option- This is a bathhouse measuring 6x8. This building is large enough, so there is enough space not only for the steam room itself, but also for a dressing room in which you can place a locker room or a place to relax. One-story baths this type is a real Russian classic. They have enough space for both family gatherings and relaxation in the company of friends.
Building with an attic
If there is not much space in the yard, then you can build a two-story building or at least add an attic to the room. This solution is suitable if you are planning a very small bathhouse, measuring 3x3, 3x5 or 3x4. As a rule, if a building with an attic is being built, there is a steam room on the first floor, and a relaxation room on the second floor, which can comfortably accommodate several people.
In some cases, the attic can be equipped as a billiards room or, for example, a place to watch your favorite sports programs on a big screen. This is very convenient, since the relaxation room will be located separately from the stuffy steam room. In some cases, you can even make a separate entrance to the attic by attaching a convenient staircase to the side.
With terrace
A bathhouse with an additional terrace is just as good as a house with a veranda. Such a room can be built from scratch, and a terrace can be added to it when the bathhouse is already ready. This option is suitable both for very small buildings measuring 3x6 or 3x5, and for more spacious ones, for example, 6x6.
Sun loungers can be placed on the terrace, folding chairs or a table surrounded by log benches.
By the way, the terrace itself also serves a decorative function. Especially if it is surrounded by a decorative fence.
Large building
If there are a lot of free space, then you can build a truly luxurious building from calibrated timber large sizes. Designing such a building will take a lot of time, because you don’t want to waste free meters.
A bathhouse measuring 8 by 8 or more allows for the use of many different design ideas. There is enough space for a steam room, a dressing room with space for storing firewood, a shower room with a toilet, and even a guest room. In this case, you don’t even need to make 2 floors - there will be enough space for everything.
A swimming pool can be located next to such a building, as well as near buildings measuring 4x4, 4x6 or 5x5. Even a small pond is enough to cool down a little after a bath and relax. There are both round pools and rectangular or even corner ones.
From logs you can make both standard buildings measuring 4 by 6, 6x4, or 4x5, as well as more original buildings. Even the best ready-made ideas can always be supplemented with something of your own, adding a twist to a standard project. When designing a room, you definitely need to take into account all the features of the landscape, as well as how many people will relax in this room.
Materials
To build baths on suburban area can be used different materials. For those who do not understand the topic of construction at all, it is better to entrust this process to professionals. The builders will select perfect material, which will withstand weather, and high humidity.
Foundation
Before choosing the material that is used to build walls, it is worth choosing quality foundation. This is a very important stage, since the wood can shrink, and to prevent this from happening, you need to strengthen the base.
Best suited for classic baths strip foundation. It is both easy to implement and inexpensive. Therefore, the construction of a bathhouse when choosing such a foundation is much cheaper, and even non-professionals can cope with its pouring.
Wood
To build the base of a bathhouse you need to choose very quality wood. This is one of the most important stages, because it depends on the selected logs appearance the buildings. Wood for a bath should be chosen of very high quality and free from any defects. There should be no cracks or damage, or any colored spots.
Before starting the construction process, you need to thoroughly dry the material.. This is very simple to do - just put the logs in the yard and hold them on outdoors. After this, their surface of the cylindrical beam must be processed by special means, protecting the tree from fire, rotting and pests. Without this, the construction will not last long.
To build a bathhouse from rounded timber you need to select correct view wood Experts say that aromatic pine logs are best suited for log houses. In this case, preference should be given to trees cut down cold winter. This is what makes wood resistant to moisture. Chopped larches, spruces or cedars are also suitable.
Interior
There are many interesting ideas on the design of the interior of the bathhouse and its external decoration. To begin with, you should pay attention to the characteristics of each style direction, and then decide which of them is most suitable for your bathhouse.
Russian
One of the most popular finishing options is a traditional Russian-style bathhouse. On the one hand, the interior of such a room can be truly simple, but on the other, truly luxurious. It all depends on the choice of materials and decorative details.
The log walls and wooden floors look very good on their own. Therefore, no additional finishing is needed. Furniture will decorate the room. There is a place for it both in the rest room and in the dressing room. Russian style furniture is wooden benches, tables and chairs, decorated with exquisite carvings, or simply made from boards.
In the washing room there is also a place for decor in the Russian style - a watering can used instead of a classic shower, or an original wicker rug. You can experiment with decor in a recreation room or guest room. Here you can put big table, covered with an embroidered tablecloth, display luxurious sets or antique samovars on the shelves.
All kinds of lamps can be used as decoration. Metal or bronze lamps look best in a Russian-style bathhouse. A source of living fire like a real Russian stove would also be appropriate. It can be additionally colored bright colors or painted in a traditional style.
In such a building there is also room for an original swimming pool. The pond described in old Russian fairy tales is a combination of contrasts. Two round mini-pools are filled with water: one is warm and the other is ice-cold. It’s not a fact that swimming in it will have a rejuvenating effect, but it will definitely improve your health and lift your spirits.
Rustic
This interior decoration option is similar to the previous one. But here everything is much simpler. There is no artificial gilding or luxurious decor. Everything is done as simply as possible - the wooden base is complemented by handmade decorations.
Anything can serve as decor here - from a simple birch broom to wooden tub or mugs. All kinds of wicker napkins, rugs and other textile products that will fill the room with comfort will also be useful. And here all sorts of delights will obviously be superfluous. This applies to both forged decorative parts and modern jewelry.
Modern
If the option of a traditional Russian or simple village bathhouse seems too boring, then you can choose something more modern to decorate the room. For example, a light bath made of quality logs, decorated with LEDs along the entire perimeter of the room.
In a modern steam room, it is worth installing not a huge heater, but a metal stove, for example. Furniture can be chosen to be multifunctional and practical. In log baths in modern style you can experiment a little with the layout, trying new ones unusual ideas. The dressing room, for example, can be set aside as a stylish locker room, and the washing room can be supplemented with a bathroom.
To decorate the rest room, you can choose all sorts of little things that evoke associations with the sea: shells, starfish, pebbles covering the floor.
Generally interior decoration Baths, of course, are less luxurious than the design of a residential building. But nothing prevents you from decorating this place to relax at your own discretion, changing the style and atmosphere.
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Exterior finishing
Particularly sophisticated over external finishing A log bathhouse is not worth it. The rounded log house itself looks very laconic. Therefore, all you need to do is cover the logs with a protective layer of varnish or antiseptics. This will slightly decorate the wood, making its texture more expressive and, of course, extend the life of the building.
In some cases, the room is also additionally insulated so that you can steam even in severe frosts.
Exterior finishing It is recommended to start baths not immediately after the construction of the bath. It is worth waiting a certain time for the tree to settle well. When a couple of weeks have passed, you can already install the windows. A Wall decoration and insulation should only be started a year or even two after construction. This way you can be sure that the tree will not “float”, and the structure will remain beautiful for many years.
The façade made of timber must be covered with a high-quality composition, which will subsequently prevent the reproduction of all kinds of insects or any other microorganisms inside the tree. Properly selected products, by the way, also decorate the base of the bathhouse, emphasizing the wood fibers. To protect the log house from rapid aging and rotting, methods of working with wood such as sanding and caulking are also used.
They built a house for me in 2018, according to my design, by professionals in their field. The project itself is somewhat more expensive compared to its competitors, but in our village they built one more house and the owners were satisfied.
We ordered the construction of a bathhouse, they completed it in the shortest possible time, without any complaints about the work of the team.
The full cycle from material production to house assembly is organized perfectly. Quality, professionalism top level. I recommend.
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