Do-it-yourself budget sauna: instructions on how to quickly and inexpensively build a sauna. Tips for choosing materials and how to save money

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.

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.

Recommendations and tips

To facilitate the construction process, it is recommended to follow a few tips, because they can provide important assistance. These include:

Before you begin attaching a log or beam to the foundation, you need to lay a waterproofing layer.
It is recommended to fasten the corners in half a tree. This will allow them to be quickly replaced in case of rotting.
It is necessary to caulk the log house.
When building a roof, it is recommended to make the “ridge” as high as possible. This will protect the building from the wind.
When laying the first crown, you need to carefully apply the bitumen mass. It plays an important role, so the layer must be thick.

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.

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.

Frame construction

There are many options for constructing bath walls. We will use the simplest and fastest - frame. For its construction we will need the following materials:

wooden blocks (5x5 cm);
boards (minimum thickness – 2.5 cm);
foil/film for waterproofing;
thermal insulation.

Frame mini bath: the simplest and fastest construction option

According to a previously prepared project, a frame of beams is assembled. The inside is lined with boards. You can use ordinary screws or anchors as fasteners. Don't forget about heat and waterproofing. The first thing we install is a material that does not allow heat from the bathhouse to pass out. For this purpose, you can use expanded clay, sawdust or mineral wool (rarely used). Bitumen mastic is suitable for creating a waterproofing layer. The final stage of wall construction is the internal board covering (not mandatory, but a desirable element).

All that's left to do is build the roof. First, we prepare the rafter system and mount it on the frame. Then we begin laying the roof: metal tiles, slate, etc. will do. Don't forget about the chimney - you need to leave a free opening on the roof for it.

To complete the appearance of the bathhouse, lining or a block house is used as a protective and at the same time decorative element. Lining is the most common option for finishing the external frame of a bathhouse. This material is cheap, practical and durable. In addition, it is a fairly successful imitation of a wooden beam. The block house is similar in appearance to the lining, but differs in a more presentable appearance and quality of wood.

A mini bathhouse sheathed externally in wood will delight with its aesthetic appearance

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.

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.

Communications

It is necessary to design the location of communications at the initial stage of developing a mini-bath. The wiring must be hidden under the casing, and it is laid in special metal sleeves. The cable should be taken with double braid. It is also necessary to make grounding. For lighting, choose sealed lamps. They can be mounted both on the ceiling and on the wall.

Ventilation is an important element in the design of every bathhouse.

It is more logical to use a tank in which the water will be heated from the heat of the stove. An important point is the arrangement of ventilation; for this purpose, ventilation grilles are made in the ceiling with exits under the roof slope. Don't forget to build a drainage hole where the water will flow. It should be of unusual size; a porous stone is poured inside, which serves as a certain filter.

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.

Cost calculation

How much does it cost to build a bathhouse? Before starting construction, it is necessary to calculate the estimate. This is required to make it easier to calculate upcoming expenses. To do this, you need to make a list of works:

Creation of a planning bath project. In this matter, you cannot do without the services of an architect. He will independently make and prepare all drawings in accordance with the client’s conditions. A typical bathhouse design 6 m by 6 m will cost 8,000 rubles.
Foundation. The cost of the necessary materials will depend on the point of purchase.
Walls and roof. To do this you will need to buy a roofing covering.
Communications. These include conducting electricity and water. This is one of the most important work during construction.
Furnace installation.
Carrying out finishing work.

In addition, funds will be needed to heat the bath and insulate it.

Of course, preparing an estimate and the cost of construction will not show the exact costs, since the prices of the materials used vary.

Undoubtedly, self-construction will cost much less than professional construction (specialized companies require at least $20,000 for the construction of a bathhouse).