Bath with a terrace: options for projects

The bathhouse was the main “bathing” place in many countries, from the Middle Ages to the advent of centralized water supply. In modern times, such a facility is intended primarily for recreation in the company of relatives and friends. But if in a small bath it only comes out to steam up, then an extensive sauna with a terrace is a symbol of solid material security, because you will have to spend a considerable amount of time and money on building it.

The advantages of a bath with a terrace, veranda

Veranda - a small open or closed structure with a roof. It is part of the bath structure, located on the same foundation with it. The veranda is built with a bath or later. For the terrace settles its own foundation, the other, raised above the ground foundation. Such a platform is closed, open, universal. The latter option is suitable for full use in both summer and winter.

A bathhouse with a veranda or terrace has many advantages:

  • on the ground in front of the bath you can organize barbecue, grill, grill;
  • friendly gatherings, family lunch or dinner is also convenient here;
  • a huge selection of modern building materials, design solutions allows you to create a building in any style;
  • it is possible to arrange an extension both at the side of the sauna room, and between the house and the bathhouse, in order to rest without going far;
  • on the territory of the site there will be nicely placed plants in tubs and flowerpots;
  • competently executed construction allows to observe the chosen concept of landscape design as much as possible without making the architectural ensemble fragmented;
  • as it is not necessary to construct a separate roof over the rest area and bathing place, as well as to connect them with lanes, saving time and building materials is obvious;
  • from the open terrace, veranda you can admire the sunset or dawn over a cup of tea, wrapped in a soft blanket;
  • The outdoor pool is easy to place right on the terrace.

A brazier, a barbeque, an open stone or brick hearth, several benches or full chairs, as well as tables are placed on the standard site.

    

The choice of location for the location of the building

A place for a bath should be chosen very carefully, especially when the area is small and the neighbors are very close. If there is such an opportunity, the bathhouse is placed near a natural or artificial reservoir. It is a great pleasure to plunge into cool waters immediately after a hot steam room.

Under current standards, the following minimum distances to other buildings are required:

  • from a residential building - 7-10 m;
  • to buildings of non-combustible material - 6-9 m;
  • to wooden outbuildings - 10-13 m;
  • to wooden buildings with non-flammable coating - 7-9 m;
  • from the roadway - 6-7 m;
  • from the neighbor's fence or the line - 1-2 m;
  • to the neighbor's house - 15-17 m;
  • to the forest - 16 m;
  • to the well, well - 10 m;
  • to tall trees - 4 m, bushes - 2 m.

It is also important to discuss in advance the location of the future bathhouse with respect to common areas, if available - a swimming pond, a playground, etc. When building on a river or lake, it is important that the wastewater does not get there, and the building itself stands on solid ground and is not could be damaged during the floods.

Even a high bath will be placed so as not to obscure the neighborhood area. The slope of the bathing roof is made in its direction, and the entrance must be visible from the house, which is very important during the kindling.

    

The choice of materials for construction

Materials for construction are selected mainly the most environmentally friendly, natural, high quality. The construction is built to last for many years, maintaining a beautiful appearance, almost without requiring repairs.

Most often for construction use the following building materials:

  • natural wood - logs, boards, timber;
  • brick, natural stone;
  • foam concrete, gas silicate blocks;
  • glass, including refractory, frosted, colored;
  • sand, gravel, clay, cement;
  • various types of vapor barrier, waterproofing, thermal protection;
  • plastic pipes, metal;
  • ceramic tiles - for decoration of the floor, walls;
  • tile, ondulin, roofing material, slate - for roofing.

    

The interior bath room is exposed to hot water, high temperature, the open area in front of it is influenced by wind, precipitation, and direct sunlight, which is important to consider when building. For the construction of the bath itself, coniferous woods are preferable, but finishing is better to produce hardwood - resinous substances, with long-term exposure, adversely affect the respiratory organs. Such a building is frame or in the form of a log house. Brick, stone, and also built on the technology of "clay mud" (made of wood and clay) baths are less common.

Since there is always high humidity in the room, high-quality plastering of walls, ceilings, and floors is necessary.

    

Which floor to choose for the future terrace

The choice of flooring depends on the materials from which the entire structure, its stylistic design.

The main requirements for the device floor on the bathing porch, porch, terrace:

  • the coating should not slip - this will help avoid injury if the floor is wet;
  • frost-resistant material is chosen, which is important in the coldest regions;
  • high resistance to abrasion, deformation - on the site go in various shoes.

When the platform is partially or fully open, when performing the floor, it is necessary to make a slight slope (no more than two or four degrees) towards the street so that the water can easily flow down.

It is desirable that the entrance to the site could be made both from the street and from the bathhouse.

Stone, tile or wood

The most popular option of a covering - a terrace board. It is made of natural wood or wood with the addition of polypropylene. The latter option is characterized by low swelling, practically does not deform from external influences. From tree species most often used larch, ash, spruce, pine, hornbeam, oak, less often - fir, Brazil nuts, cedar, teak.
The use of natural or artificial stone, ceramic tiles is justified if the washing structure is at least partially decorated by them. When using tiles, the most textured one is selected, which will not slide. In brick buildings, the floor is sometimes made of paving slabs, which visually unites the site with paths in the garden. Porcelain is also acceptable, it is important only to lay it according to all the rules.

Choosing a terrace board

When self-fabricating a wooden floor on the terrace, it is recommended to cover it with antiseptics, moisture-proof or fire-resistant impregnations, using oil-based wax in the composition of the oil for outdoor work. All of them are produced transparent, tinted or with a whitening effect.

Purchased decking can be smooth or corrugated - for bathing terraces, terraces, it is recommended that the latter. The board made of composite material consists of wood flour, obtained from precious woods and various polymers.

Sizes of buildings

A modern bathhouse is not only a steam room, a washing room, but also a whole complex capable of combining a rest room, a kitchen, a toilet, and a small bedroom. Such a structure, if necessary, can become a full-fledged summer housing. There is a mangal area, a fireplace, even a small swimming pool on the bath terrace.

In drawing up the plan it is important to take into account the many rules, principles of construction of such structures. The minimum comfortable area of ​​the steam room is 9-11 meters, the height is from two. Doors and windows are made on the south, in extreme cases - the east side, to minimize heat loss. All electrical appliances, wires, sockets, switches, if provided, must be protected from moisture, in order to avoid electric shock in case of their malfunction.

The choice of a suitable project depends on how large the area is around the house:

  • 6 to 9 meters - "classic", the optimal size of the bath in the spacious yard. The guest zone here is so large that it will hold not only a family of four or six people, but also with a dozen friends. It is recommended to build a common foundation for both zones, you can even organize a second floor: then there will be a sauna and a veranda downstairs, upstairs - a billiard or a rest room, a toilet;
  • The bath attached to a residential house has dimensions of 6 by 6 or 5 by 6 meters - such proportions look harmoniously at any standard site. The construction allows to significantly increase the area of ​​the house, creating a cozy place under a shed for gatherings with family, friends. A definite plus here is additional protection from the cold of the building itself;
  • 4 by 4 or 4 by 4.5 meters is also a typical bathhouse consisting of a steam room, a font, and a recreation area. The veranda is located on its own foundation - it is usually open, which is not very convenient, provided that the entrance here is from the street. In some embodiments, the structure is covered or part of the room is altered to a small waiting room;
  • in the bathing project 4 by 6 meters, the vestibule is provided immediately, as it is supposed to use the building in the autumn-winter period. The shower here is not combined with the steam room, but they are almost the same size - the latter is always slightly larger, since it should hold at least two or three people at a time;
  • A typical bathhouse of 5 to 6 meters has a protruding terrace, a fenced waiting room, which takes up very little space. The veranda is designed as an extension, sometimes it is L-shaped, which allows you to comfortably accommodate a large company, equipping a comfortable mangal corner, fireplace or tea area;
  • There is a spacious steam room, a shower, a dressing room, a vestibule, a place to rest or even a small bedroom in the 6 by 6 meter bath project. Here you can equip a room for smoking. The terrace is open or closed.

    

The foundation for a bath and a terrace

The heavier the planned structure, the more solid the foundation for it is made. When building at the same time, in most cases, the foundation for the veranda and the bathhouse itself is carried out at the same time, but since the shrinkage for both structures varies greatly, a rigid connection between them should be avoided. Any distortions, cracks, in case of their occurrence, mask assembly foam.

The following foundations are used as a reliable foundation:

  • columnar - represents columns of concrete, which are dug in several places around the perimeter, to a depth of 55-75 cm. The distance between them must be at least 130-200 cm. Bored piles are sometimes used instead;
  • Ribbon is a concrete strip that runs along the entire perimeter of the building. The design requires a lot of materials, time-consuming, therefore it is used relatively rarely;
  • slab - is a "pillow" of concrete, used for construction on "weak" soil. Such a foundation of roads, but the most reliable, durable.

Popular layouts, terraces options

Before construction it is required to create a project with indication of all sizes. The planning of a bath with a terrace can be closed, open, angular, it can be single-storey or have a second floor, rooms for rest, extension, sliding doors.

The terrace has three different ways:

  • before the entrance - this layout allows you to clearly zone the space;
  • separate from the bath - usually next to the pool;
  • around the perimeter of the building - plays the role of a fence, usually completely covered with a roof.

    

Sauna with an ordinary terrace

The outdoor area is ideal for a warm season. On it stir a portable brazier, chaise lounges. There are usually no side walls, any fences here, and under the roof there is only a wood fryer, the size of which depends on how often the bath is used, the total amount of firewood.


    

Bath with a closed terrace

Closed area fully used all year round. It is decorated with glass walls, a transparent or translucent roof. Here is a neat place for a barbecue stove, miniature fountains, plants in tubs and pots. The building is necessarily insulated, and the rest room is transferred to the terrace, the woodshed is located there. If space allows, you can equip a full-fledged gym.


    

Corner type with terrace

The main advantage of such a bathhouse is that the only stove is located almost in the center, heating all the rooms at the same time, which is especially important during the cold season. Such buildings are often placed in small areas, significantly saving space or "bypassing" large objects such as trees, pillars. The finished structure looks stylish, original.

With terrace and barbecue

The building is not only a bathhouse combined with a resting place, but also a full-fledged summer kitchen, which has everything you need. Here it is important to correctly and beautifully arrange the chimney - it should efficiently remove the smoke, and also leave room for free movement of the person who will be cooking. The stove itself, as well as the place around it, is usually made of natural stone.

Two-floor bath

Two-storey building significantly saves space in a small area. Sauna, washroom, dressing room is located on the first floor, a place to rest - on the second. The upper floor is decorated with a "broken" roof, which allows you to fully use almost the entire area of ​​the attic. The larger the area of ​​construction, the more time is required for its high-quality heating.

With terrace and lounge

The main focus here is on the design of a rest room. It is usually made quite spacious, able to accommodate up to ten people. In such a room is placed a billiard or a couple of simulators, a table and soft sofas, a real or electric fireplace. A table with chairs can be put on the veranda - many prefer to relax in the fresh air after a hot sauna.

Two-storey with an open attic

Such a construction will require significant financial investments, since it is impossible to make it small: the average building area, where everything needed is compactly located - 30-45 square meters. The mansard on the second floor is sometimes made closed, but more often it is equipped with a spacious, cozy balcony that can be glazed. It will require a lot of space for the stairs to the top, it is also important to think about a system for heating such an extensive bathhouse.

With sliding wall

Sliding walls in the bath - a new-fashioned invention, gaining popularity every year. In fact, this is a closed veranda, which, when the wall moves aside, becomes open. Sliding structures are made of various materials - plastic, glass, plywood, textile, stretched on the frame, metal. Often used a kind of "accordion" in the Japanese style, removable shields, moving around like a marquise.

With attached gazebo

Arbor, located under the common roof with a bath, is a neat canopy over the dining area. To enter the gazebo, it was easier to get out of it, the floor level was made the same in both zones. The roof of the building is single-pitch, dual-sloped, multi-sloping, the gazebo itself is quadrangular, circular, octahedral, etc. The outdoor fireplace, barbecue, BBQ, soft chairs or wooden benches are also arranged here.

The terrace between the bath and the house

For lovers of winter bathing procedures, the covered area between a residential building and a sauna is ideal. Such a project is acceptable for owners of small areas, and the heating system is made common to the entire building - one stove heats the whole house. Sewerage will also be unified. There is often a small pool, making it a transparent roof, which allows you to save on lighting in the daytime. The main thing in such a building is to take care of fire safety, it is advisable to use non-combustible materials, fireproof impregnations, and fire extinguishers should be kept within reach.

Interior Design Ideas

The interior of the bath should be as hygienic and safe as possible. The same applies to the closed terrace space. The outdoor area is resistant to external weather phenomena - its parts are varnished, painted in different colors. The tighter the interior space, the brighter the finishing is required, mirrors will suit for even greater space expansion - in wet rooms they are covered with special compounds that prevent fogging.

    

Wooden buildings are most often decorated with house carving - it is present on the railing, the edges of the roof, in the design of windows. To diversify the interior design, use wood of different shades. It looks interesting bath, decorated in the style of an old Russian hut - it has the form of a log house, with a rough "clumsy" interior decor, sturdy benches along the walls, wooden tubs "antique". The very space of the steam room is forbidden to be painted, varnished - most of these compounds emit all sorts of poisons when heated.

    

The brick bath is decorated with wrought iron railings, supports for firewood, a fireplace with metal flap doors. Кровля постройки в этническом стиле настилается тростником, соломой. Банька в современном стиле практически не имеет украшений - все, что в ней имеется, максимально простое по форме, строго функциональное.A round building with a terrace looks very original, but its full decoration is possible only by real masters of their craft - the interior design, the shape of each room here must be appropriate.

    

Furniture for different styles will suit wooden, with forged legs, woven of rattan. For spacious rooms, as well as families with children, bench-swings will be useful. A flat screen TV or a computer with a gaming console is sometimes placed in the rest room - it is important that there is no high humidity in such a room that can destroy expensive electrical appliances.

Conclusion

Bathhouse, built with his own hands, allows you to have a great rest, almost without leaving your home. It is attached to the house, make out all sorts of ways. If self-construction is difficult, you can always turn to professionals - many companies are engaged in the creation of bath buildings "turnkey" and taking into account all the wishes of the customer. The flight of fancy here is endless, limited only by the amount of finances of the future owner.

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