Who doesn't love a Russian bathhouse? It not only allows you to rest and relax, but also improves your well-being, relieves stress and improves your health. But building a permanent brick bathhouse in a country house or next to a house is not always affordable. Is there a way out of this situation? There is a solution - mobile saunas made of timber. It can be erected in a very short time, and the mobile structure is suitable not only for a summer residence, but also for teams that are forced to live at the construction site for a long time.
Ready-made mobile sauna made of timber
Sketch of a budget bath
Before you start building a bathhouse, you need to decide on its design. It is enough to draw on a piece of paper what will be located and where approximately.
You need to understand the location of the sewer system, how water will flow, how electrical wires will be installed, and so on.
Varieties
There are two types of stove equipment for hiking:
- “Poshekhonka” is a compact stove whose weight does not exceed 10 kg. The body is made of stainless steel sheets up to 0.08 cm thick. It is equipped with separate legs, a firebox door, and protective screens. Additionally, it has two 1.5 meter pipes for assembling the chimney. It has an air intake, with the help of which firewood can burn for about 6 hours after one stowage.
- “Bereg” - has a prefabricated heater that can hold up to 25 kg of stones. There is a special hole on the door of the combustion chamber, with which you can adjust the intensity of the air supply into the firebox. A special spark absorber is fixed on top of the firebox so that they do not damage the walls of the camping steam room. The total weight of the unit is 11 kg.
Some modifications of the “Bereg” design have a removable water tank with a capacity of 12 liters. The kit includes tubes for the pipeline and support legs.
Materials for the construction of an economical bathhouse
- A budget version of a bathhouse can be built from timber. For a summer bath at a summer cottage, a 10 cm thick beam is suitable. The dowels should be installed at a distance of 1 meter. Such a bath has many advantages. There is no need to finish the walls here. It looks beautiful. A log sauna is not afraid of moisture. They have a long service life, the main thing is to properly care for them. This bathhouse has only one drawback. And it lies in the fact that the building is sagging.
- Arbolit. Such a bathhouse is built from cement, water, sawdust, lumber and sand. It will take a lot of time to build such a bathhouse. This material does not like water. Therefore, it will still be necessary to finish the walls, at least in the washing room.
- Warm frame. The thickness of the wall of a summer bath can be 10 cm. The most budget-friendly wall insulation will be ecowool. It is also safe because it does not burn.
- Gas silicate. The material itself is inexpensive, but you will still have to spend money on wall cladding, because it absorbs water. During construction you will also need a concrete mixer.
- Brick. A bathhouse made from such material will be expensive and difficult to build on your own. You will definitely have to hire specialists to lay the walls. After all, if you make a mistake when building a brick bathhouse, it can fall apart at any moment.
About exterior and interior decoration
After the main stages of construction (pouring the foundation, installing floors, walls and roof) are completed, the premises must be attractively finished.
Traditional exterior surface finishing involves applying a layer of plaster and painting. A more complex option is to use lining or siding.
Inside, you first need to take care of a layer of thermal insulation. First, bars are attached to the wall, the width of which coincides with the insulation. The interval between fasteners is 50 cm. Then the gaps are filled with the selected material. And the facing material is laid on top.
From the photo of the bathhouse inside you can see that wood is a popular finishing method. But it is worth considering that the interior of the steam room involves a number of restrictions. So, pine, fiberboard, fiberboard and linoleum cannot be used in this room. But larch and linden are more appropriate here.
It is better to use pine to decorate rest rooms and dressing rooms. This tree exudes pleasant aromas that give a feeling of comfort.
Bathhouse foundation
- For a bathhouse made of timber, you can lay blocks on the ground that will support the corners of the building.
- Used tires are suitable for building the foundation.
- If the site for building a bathhouse is not level, then it is necessary to dig a trench and fill it with concrete.
- Instead of digging a trench, you can use screw piles. They are screwed into the ground using levers.
Types of heating
For modern heating, electrical equipment can be used. It is easy to install, has temperature control, and does not require waste of combustible materials. The downside is large bills for wasted electricity if the heating of the house is constant.
Water heating is most common for private construction. A boiler must be installed around the heating point of the stove. It can be above the stove or inside. Hot water is heated and moves through the pipes. The movement is closed. As the pipes are distributed throughout the rooms, the liquid cools, giving off its heat. Forced water circulation. The cooled water returns to the boiler and is heated again and goes to the next round.
The advantages of using water are the simplicity and knowledge of construction work. Compatible with any type of oven: solid-state or gas. If the house itself is already heated by central heating, or a stove with pipes, additional work will have to be carried out. Pipes can be cut into existing ones and extended to rooms. But the stove in the steam room needs to be installed additionally. In such cases, it is recommended to install separate heating for the bathhouse.
Gas heating is environmentally friendly. Temperature and power can be adjusted. Modern stoves cost much more than metal ones. Savings are calculated for the insignificant price of fuel after repeated use. It is difficult to connect to the main gas supply line to houses. In addition to spending money, you need to complete a lot of documents.
Using gas cylinders simplifies the situation. But they are not recommended for a huge room with constant use. If the house is large, a lot of gas will be required. The cylinders are quickly emptied. For continuous use, the gas volume must be monitored and replaced as needed. In winter, work with gas cylinders must be carried out carefully and prevented from freezing.
There are many options for universal heating. Having considered the proposed options, it is easy to make the right choice.
Roof for a bath
- A flat roof is considered the cheapest.
- It is better to choose corrugated sheeting as a roof. Although roofing felt is cheaper, such a roof will not last long.
You can save on corrugated sheets if you buy illiquid goods. Such a product can be purchased at the factory. Usually there is a good discount on them. Illiquid does not mean bad. The price is reduced even because of a small dent, which does not play a special role and is not visible at all.
Business
Expenses:
- purchase of KAMAZ – 2.5 million rubles;
- purchase of a mobile sauna – 1.5 million rubles.
Total: 4 million rubles.
If your budget is limited, you can purchase:
- GAZ-66 (used) – 1.7 million rubles;
- mobile sauna (used) – up to 1 million rubles.
Total: 2.7 million rubles. (prices are taken to the maximum).
Income:
- rental cost – 1000 rub./hour;
- ordering a bathhouse on weekdays (5 times for 2 hours) – 10,000 rubles;
- ordering a bathhouse on weekends (4 times for 2 hours) – 8,000 rubles;
Total: revenue for the week – 18,000 rubles.
Total: monthly revenue – 72,000 rubles.
Total: revenue for the year – 864,000 rubles.
Operating costs:
- fuels and lubricants;
- spare parts;
- firewood;
Total: maximum – 22,000 rubles.
Total: net monthly profit – 50,000 rubles.
Total: net annual profit - 600,000 rubles. Note that this is in the worst case scenario.
Thus, by registering an individual entrepreneur and starting your own business, the bathhouse will pay for itself in 2–3 years. Mobile steam room - everything ingenious is simple!
An anecdote on the topic: Saturday is the hardest day of the week. You need to rest, wash in the bathhouse, take a walk, and get drunk. And don't know where to start???
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Bath shelves
Their width is about forty centimeters. They are usually made from pine or oak.
How to make a steam room
- Linden and aspen boards are used to decorate the steam room. Stone and ceramics are also suitable.
- Coniferous wood is not used because it releases resin when heated.
How not to be deceived when ordering and purchasing
When purchasing a frame bath, you should pay attention to the following:
- Frame material - it must be well dried and made of wood with a low thermal conductivity threshold.
- Shelf material - shelves in the steam room should be made of deciduous trees - aspen or linden. See other options here.
- Stove – the heat-resistant steel from which the stove is made must contain at least 13% chromium. Read more about metal stoves.
- Windows – the windows in the bathhouse are double glazed. Find out more about windows.
- Electrics - the entire electrical part of the bath must be in a high-temperature and moisture-proof version.
- Manufacturer – professionals in their field must have a proven reputation. This applies not only to the bathhouse manufacturer, but also to the seller.
Frame baths have many positive reviews. This design is simple, but at the same time durable. And in general, a bathhouse is a great place for a great time, good rest and personal wellness, which can be achieved with the right choice of stones for the stove.
Mobile sauna on a summer cottage
Such a budget sauna at the dacha can be easily and simply assembled with your own hands. Two people will be able to assemble a structure from a tent, a bag and a stove on their own.
The sizes of such baths can vary. At least three people can wash in them. The temperature in the mobile sauna reaches 90 degrees.
This design can be easily transported from place to place using a trailer. After each use, the mobile sauna is washed and dried.
Features of the construction of a dugout bathhouse
- You can build it yourself.
- No foundation needed.
- Costs for walls are reduced.
- The pit is very difficult to build.
- One person is not enough to build such a bathhouse.
- With the help of construction equipment, such a bathhouse will be built faster, but money will be spent.
Peculiarities
Previously, where large numbers of people relax in nature, there was no opportunity to wash themselves properly. A wonderful idea could be to organize the work of transportable (mobile) steam rooms.
If, for example, you work too far from the city, then a mobile bathhouse will give you the opportunity to wash and steam without any problems at a time that suits you.
The Russian mobile bathhouse consists of a steam compartment and an oversized room for relaxing and changing clothes. The stove can be wood, gas or electric. The interior lining is natural wood. This bathhouse can accommodate up to 5-6 people.
This type of device cannot be used while driving. On sharp turns or bumps, when starting to move or while braking, a person washing may fall, hit, or get burned. The firebox of a mobile sauna stove is usually located outside for greater safety.
Secrets of building a bathhouse (answers from the master)
- Building materials must be certified. After all, you can buy a fake.
- Consult a specialist when building a bathhouse.
- Stoves should not be homemade. It's safest to buy it in a store.
- Sockets and wires must be protected.
- You can buy building materials in small quantities. For example, there are often promotions on some building materials in stores. You can save a lot of money if you buy everything you need at discounts.
- The steam room should be small.
- It is better to build a bathhouse on level ground. This saves money when building the foundation.
- The foundation doesn't have to be complicated.
- Before building a bathhouse, you must first look at budget bathhouse projects. Then decide for yourself what to build the foundation from. You need to understand how the sewerage system will run, how to install electrical wiring, and so on.
- The smaller the size of the bathhouse, the less money will be spent on its construction.
- It should not be located next to other buildings.
- It is better to choose a flat place to build a bathhouse.
- The roof of the bathhouse must be flat. This is one of the cheapest and simplest options when building a bathhouse.
- If the choice fell on a bathhouse made of timber, then larch is most suitable. Because when wet it only becomes stronger.
- A bathhouse built from a frame is difficult to insulate.
- The window in the bathhouse should not be too small. Also, a large window is not good either. The optimal size for a window is 50*50.
The stove should not be homemade. It must be purchased in a special store. A homemade stove is dangerous to use, although it is more economical.
Pros of DIY construction
- You can save money on construction by purchasing materials only on sales.
- Construction control is thorough.
Disadvantages of DIY construction
- Construction times may be delayed.
- A lot of effort and time is wasted.
- If you can’t build something, then you need to look for workers for spot work.
Body reinforcement
The technical part of the process of creating a bathhouse should begin with the dismantling of everything unnecessary. The structure of the bathhouse will experience significant load. therefore, it is necessary to take care of the power frame. On its basis, metal profiles are welded, stiffeners are attached, and a stove is installed.
After installing the stove, you can cover the roof and do the final interior finishing. To install electric lighting in bathhouses of all formats, heat-resistant wiring should be used, since ordinary wires cannot withstand temperatures above 50 C. Heat-resistant and water-insulating lamps are used.
The most important design element is the stove, which many people prefer to make themselves. This is a version of a “potbelly stove” with a platform for a heater and a welded tank for heating water. Heating options for a factory-made oven are used with electricity, gas, or wood.
The installation site of the stove is finished with heat-resistant, non-flammable material. The floor is strengthened - the weight of the stove can reach 300 kg. The classic filling is jadeite stones, which must be strung into “beads” on stainless steel. This is necessary for safety while driving. The furnace body itself must also be securely fixed.
Photo of a budget sauna
Furnace installation
The best option for a stove for a mobile sauna is to install a potbelly stove with a welded side, which is adapted for heating water. It is also important to arrange a platform for the heater. For safety reasons, the firebox must go outside. This will also help save space inside the bathhouse, since firewood will not take up space in the room. In addition, smoke will come out. After the sauna warms up to +60ºС, you can get down to business.
When moving the sauna, the stones for dry steam may roll and fall, as a result of which the sauna equipment may be damaged. This problem is eliminated if flat stones are drilled and strung on strong metal wire. So, you can transport them without problems.
Ceramic insulators often replace the familiar filling of the heater. They are easier to put on a wire than stones, and they produce no less steam than cobblestones.
