Bath of foam blocks with their hands

As you know, the classic Russian bathhouse for a long time to build out of wood. However, the current technology of construction is provided in the process of building the bath and the use of other materials. From an economic point of view, the most profitable option would be a bath of foam blocks, which will cost the owner several times cheaper than the construction of the tree.

If a few decades ago involved the use of regulatory documents for the construction of baths and only waterproof bioresistant materials without voids or air spaces, the present embodiment baths with some additional insulating modifications can be constructed from foam blocks, gas and foam.

What is the concrete blocks?

Foam blocks called artificial building material, which is made of conventional cement-sand mortar and special foaming additive. The latter can be in the form of finished foam or in the form of active substances which begin to foam while stirring the solution. Due to the fact that the foam structure is unevenly distributed in blocks, prepared mixture obtained inhomogeneous and promotes the accumulation of moisture in the blocks. Therefore, the construction of a bath with his hands must also perform additional hydro and steam insulating work.

Foundation

Immediately prior to the construction of a bath, you need to choose a suitable place for it. The ideal solution is to choose a flat area with dense soil. And to make a layout for the foundation for future construction rectangular digs a trench depth of about 40-60 cm and a width - 30 cm approximately. it is important that the size of the trench is completely matched to the size of the future saunas. In the corners of the rectangle to be dug vertically to drive the pins, and then the pins are driven into and around the perimeter of the trench. Intermediate pins are installed at a distance of 1-1.5 m from each other. Next on the set pins pull a cord or rope, the horizontal position is checked level.

bath reinforcement frame is made of 1.2 cm thick. In order to link frame horizontally apply a slimmer or wire reinforcement. If the soil in the chosen site dense enough, and the trench is almost perfectly aligned, you can not be installed in a trench formwork and pour the concrete into it just like that. Then formwork is only set for the aerial part of the foundation. For shuttering boards or plywood boards are used 2.5 cm thick.

For pouring the foundation used concrete grade 200. Overall height of the foundation should be about 70 cm. Depending on the size of the future bath to create a foundation requires approximately 5-7 cubic meters of concrete.

Only a few weeks after the concrete hardens and gain some strength, you can focus on creating sanitation. Diameter sewage receiver should be about 10 cm. Then the whole area is filled with crushed stone layer. To improve the insulation construction can be on top of a thin layer of gravel fill expanded clay, after which the grid is laid across the construction area. Then the foundation is marking that defines the upper level of the screed and poured concrete. It is important that the screed was no thinner than 15 cm. To improve the moisture barrier properties of concrete, it is possible to add special additives. Before laying the blocks to the foundation must prostelit waterproofing gasket in which a conventional roofing material or a specialized material may be used.

Bath of foam blocks: walling

In the calculations for the construction of a bath of foam blocks, should be taken into account, and the choice of the blocks themselves. For example, the best option would M25 blocks with density D700 and dimensions 10h30h60 cm. styling foam blocks carried out on the edge. If possible, the seams between the blocks are made as thin in order to prevent heat loss through them. The first row of blocks is laid on cement-sand mortar, with which all the irregularities are eliminated. After laying this series level checked and, if necessary, adjusted with a rubber mallet.

Placement of the second row is performed with a shift in polbloka respect to the first row. Typically, install subsequent rows of foam blocks is carried out not on an ordinary building cement-sand mortar, and special glue for foam. Above the doorway should be installed wooden or metal beam, over which is laid the next row of blocks.

Erection of roof bath

A couple of days after the walls of the bath ready, you can start laying horizontal beams-puffs and rafters under the roof of the future. The simplest variant of the roof - gable with skate middle. Rafters should rest against the tightening and dock with each other on the ridge. Perhaps stykovanie rafters in a half-tree or a simple cut-thorn. rafter length depends on whether the width at the corner of the room and stingrays. For humid climates with high rainfall is better to choose the angle of rays more than 50-60 degrees, but it will require more materials. Overhang a roof above the walls should be about 50 cm.

To improve the strength of the roof, the rafters should be associated with bongs with metal staples. Depending on the total length of roof is chosen pitch between the rafters. Thus, the approximate distance between them is typically 1 - 1.3 meters. During the construction of the roof, it is important to choose the right material for the rafters, as it is accounting for the entire load. Wood should be only a first-class, with a minimum of knots. Calculation rafter step carried out in such a way that the rafters are at a considerable distance from the chimney - their distance should be at least 40 cm.

Crate next to the rafters of the roof is made. Typically, it is selected board thickness is fully dependent on the type of roofing material. It is impossible in this case to use the board with a lot of knots, as under heavy load they can break. Neobstrugannye board fit the convex side down, with the result that accidentally leaked moisture can simply slide down them.

Depending on the roofing material is a continuous layer lathing or vrazryadku. Slate for her to do one, and for roofing material - in two layers. If the roofing material to choose tiles, the crate is made of boards 50-50 mm. In this case, the last bar is necessary to lay 2-3 cm higher than the rest. After the completion of work on the crate, it is laid on the roof.

Sometimes under a roof is spreading roofing material, which wakes up small pebbles and filled with bitumen. Then, from the board set 25mm rough ceiling, which is spread on top of the foam. With loft foam layer stitched same boards that perform the role of the attic subfloor.

Bath of foam blocks: the inner workings

All internal partition in a bathhouse made of brick. Regarding the choice of furnace, the bath is suitable for any embodiment. You can buy ready-made kiln factory production, or make it yourself. Whichever option is selected, a furnace necessarily need to do foundation.

Installing the internal and external doors held in the usual way. Doors can also be purchased ready-made or make yourself. However, the most important in the construction of a bath of a material - heat - and steam.

Before installing the insulation, on concrete blocks is applied protective coating, and then executed using plaster tile adhesive. Then you can start laying the insulation, in which might be a wool or foam. Above the heater foil is laid with steam insulating base.

Then, a sheathing with a wooden wainscot or OSB panels. Pre material should treat with antiseptic. Between the lining and the foil should be left to the air cushion. Last construction operation - Flooring. Installed around the furnace and the flue outlet, the walls need to fill metal sheets, which is laid under the asbestos.