Among the many bath projects, 4x4 is one of the most popular. The point is the square shape of the structure and small size. At the same time, the bath is spacious and functional. About how to build a 4x4 bathhouse with your own hands, features of the project and its price in one article.

Bath 4x4 from logs with a small terrace.

  Typical bath plan 4x4 m

The design of the 4x4 bathhouse is worthy of the attention of users for its good roominess. The standard one-story building contains the layout:

steam room, washing, bathroom, dressing room and relaxation room or terrace under a common roof. The design of a 4x4 bathhouse can be one-story or with an attic. Upstairs in this place a full room for guests or for relaxation. Due to its small size, the box fits easily in a small summer cottage or near a private house.

You can assemble a 4x4 m bath from a beam, a log of a simple or rounded log, brick or cinder blocks. The simplest version of the timber, as the correct form of the structure and timber easily allows you to assemble the box with your own hands.

In a summer cottage, a project with an open or closed terrace is usually selected. After taking the procedures, it’s nice to go out and breathe. And the common roof makes the terrace protected from wind and rain.

Main characteristics of a typical design of a 4x4 m bathhouse:

1. Area on the foundation - 21.60 m2.
2. The area of \u200b\u200bthe inside is 11, 50 m2 + 2.7 m2 terrace: steam room 4.14 m2, washing 3.59 m2, terrace 2.7 m2, dressing room 3 m2. You can reschedule the interior in your own way, so if you remove the terrace, then the dressing room will increase. Fit a full relaxation room.

A 4x4 bath is purchased with a finished box or made independently. The easiest option is to buy on a turn-key basis; the price for this starts from 450 000 r. It is without decoration and insulation. A ready-made box, for assembly by yourself, for comparison, costs starting from 300,000 p. One of the 4x4 baths can be seen in the video:

Construction of the bath

The construction of a 4x4 bath is performed according to the selected project. You can compose it yourself or take a standard one, for example, in this article. All stages of construction include:

1. Installation and selection of the foundation.
2. Box construction.
3. Roof.

Each of the steps can be done with your own hands. But if there is no skill in assembling the bath, then you can reduce the cost of construction by preparing the foundation. In this case, the box is collected by professionals. Consider all the stages of assembly in more detail.

Foundation installation

The choice of foundation for a 4x4 bath depends on the material from which it will be built:

1. Bar - lightweight strip foundation, columnar or pile.
2. Brick, blocks, log - a full-fledged strip foundation or monolithic.

  Strip lightweight foundation under the bathhouse

The easiest way is to make a lightweight strip foundation. The design choice depends on the groundwater level. If the bedding is high, then use a pile or screw. We will consider the usual tape.

For DIY installation, you need to choose a place under the bathhouse and make markings. A trench 50 cm deep will dig along it, the bottom is covered with a sand cushion. The formwork from not edged board is mounted on top and for strength the reinforced frame is fastened. Next, the foundation is poured and left to stand. Do not forget about the foundation for the furnace, it is done separately. It is good if the finished foundation will stand for more than 6 months, so it will fully mature and shrink.

Box assembly

  Assembling a box of a bath from a bar

A box of baths is collected according to plan. We will consider the timber.

The first link of the bath is laid on top of the foundation. The first link should be a slightly larger section, made of wood resistant to moisture. Suitable aspen or larch. The price of timber will be higher, but over time, the bathhouse will not begin to rot. The fact is that the tree is hygroscopic and water from the foundation easily rises up the beam. And it’s not worth talking about the combination of wood and water.

The walls are assembled in stages. It is easier to use a profiled beam, it is easily connected with a lock - a spike and a groove. Between each link a jute tape insulation is laid.

Between themselves, the beam is connected with wooden pins. They can be made from scraps of building material or bought ready-made. We do not recommend the use of iron connectors, over time the walls will dry out and the glands will become visible. The bathhouse will lose its aesthetic appearance.

If the bath is assembled from an ordinary beam or logs, then after assembling the box, it is necessary to pierce the walls. Caulking is carried out along the perimeter of each row of logs. It is impossible to caulk one wall first then another, the bath warps.

Internal partitions are easier to assemble right away. Window and doorways can not be left, they are cut at the very end of construction.

Roof of the bath

  You can assemble a gable roof with your own hands.

The assembly of the roof of a 4x4 m bath can be from any convenient material, even from spliced \u200b\u200bboards. It is necessary to collect the roof finishing or rough. The bathhouse assembled from the chamber drying material is immediately covered with a finishing roof, natural humidity must be left for 1 year.

The roof structure in a 4x4 bathhouse is suitable for single or gable roofs. It’s easier to assemble a shed with your own hands. It all depends on the imagination of the owner. Let's just say the simpler the design, the more reliable the roof will be.

The roof is covered with any material you like: corrugated board, slate, andulin, tile. We have already talked about the advantages and disadvantages of these materials.

Interior decoration and landscaping.

A 4x4 m bathhouse is easily finished from the inside with any material you like. The square shape allows you to use all types of: lining, imitation timber, ceramic tiles, etc. The main requirements for the material for interior decoration:

1. Environmental friendliness.
2. Fire resistance.
3. Easy installation.

  The lining in the bath is mounted on the counter crate, on top of the foil insulation.

The use of linden or aspen lining is optimal. The lining is fixed with your own hands on the crate of a bar with a section of 40x40 mm. But first you need to insulate the walls of the steam room. For thermal insulation use mineral wool, ecowool. Inside the steam room sheathed with foil. It will reflect steam and the insulation will be higher. The ceiling of the bath also needs to be insulated with sawdust, expanded clay or mineral wool.

Next, a stove is installed and a chimney is discharged. For a small bath 4x4 m, you can make both internal and external chimney. The choice depends on the perseverance and experience of the owner. The stove is suitable low-power at 3.5–5 kW or wood.

Price for a bath

The price of building a 4x4 bath depends on what kind of work the owner is ready to do with his own hands. For our readers we present the average cost of work and materials in the form of a table; it is easy to calculate how much the bath will cost on average.

In order to save some of the work you can do it yourself, the price will be much lower. Do not save on material and foundation. They must be reliable, if there is no skill in building a 4x4 m bathhouse with your own hands, we advise you to buy a ready-made box of profiled timber. Even a beginner can assemble one with his own hands. But in general, the design of the 4x4 bathhouse is quite budgetary and convenient for DIY construction.

What are the owners of cottages and country houses thinking about? About how good it would be to put a bathhouse. After all, this is a SPA-salon at its disposal. And what area should be?

In the small one it will be crowded, the large one will cool down quickly and efforts to maintain the microclimate will have to be applied a lot. But the bath 6 × 4 meters - one of the optimal sizes.

Buy can not be built

Build a bath yourself? Why not, if you have a talent for construction, the necessary equipment and a lot of strength. Buy? This option is also good, because you get a ready-made bath complex. But will everything be exactly right?

You will build or order the finished building yourself, you will need a 6x4 bath project. We offer several photos with dimensions and internal layout. So you can visually imagine where you and guests will bathe, where to take a shower, change clothes and relax.

The plan of the bath can be one, and several options for execution depending on the material for the construction of walls. And if something does not suit you, you can make additions to the project in the form of a veranda or terrace below or an attic above.

Bath layout 6 × 4 meters

What should be in the bath besides the steam room and the canopy itself? Forget the dark and cramped village buildings like bathing facilities. Today, a bathhouse is a place of rest, so a 6x4 bath plan should be well thought out. What to include in it?

• Steam room. There is a stove, there are benches with sunbeds. Usually a steam room occupies the second largest room and is usually located in the corner of the building.
• Shower room. There is a sink and a steam room separately, otherwise either the steam room will cool down, or the shower will not bring the desired relief.
• The dressing room is a place where you can leave things.
• Lounge - the largest room. There are comfortable sofas, armchairs and a table, and a TV. Having included imagination, it is possible to decorate the room with fresh flowers and indoor waterfall.

The relaxation room inside the bathhouse itself is a great place for a winter pastime. And in the summer it will be nice to sit on the outdoor terrace, in the off-season - on the glazed veranda. It is worth considering this moment and designing a 6x4 bath plan with a terrace or veranda. With a photo of such options we will help.

Do you want to have a pool in addition to standard rooms in the bath? The layout of the 6 × 4 bath can take this into account. In this case, you will need a second floor or an attic. They can equip locker rooms, a relaxation room or a shower, and leave the steam room or pool below. Get inspired by photo ideas.

More about the premises

The classic 6 × 4 bath has three rooms.

Lounge, steam room and shower

Dressing room

Here the guests undress, right in the boxes are stored coal or firewood for the stove, and on the shelves are brooms.

To save space, the dressing room is often combined with a guest room, arranging furniture here, installing a TV and other appliances, laying the table.

Its area ideally is based on 1 person of 1.3 sq.m + a place for storing bath accessories and things.

Important! There should be a window in the rest room.

Steam room

There is a stove in the room - natural, gas or electric. Shelves are attached to the walls. Here the requirements are different - at least 1 meter per each + stove + distance from the stove to the walls and walkways.

The ideal height is 2-2.1 meters. If the ceilings are higher, steam will occupy excess, unused space. If below - accumulating, hot air will need an outlet, and it will disappear into the ventilation. The width of the shelves is 40-90 cm.

Important! The door should not open into the steam room, but from it, that is, into the rest room. Otherwise, there will be high temperature and humidity in the dressing room.

How guests and hosts can steam in the steam room is shown in the diagram below.

Shower room

Depending on the size of the room, here you can install a shower, toilet, mount the shower in the wall.

The shower room can be heated with the same stove as the steam room (if they have an adjacent wall).

Having chosen the layout, taking into account the necessary premises in the bathhouse and their size, you need to determine the material from which the complex will be built.

A log bath is a classic. And the most popular round logs. Village steam rooms were built from a log house.

The beauty of such complexes is that wood is a healthy, environmentally friendly material. Such a bathhouse is being built in record time. If the logs are processed mechanically, and not manually, their cost is low. You can save on the interior decoration - the tree itself is beautiful. And for fire safety and resistance to fungi, logs are processed with special solutions.

Deficiencies will appear if the company that volunteered to put in the bath did not dry the logs, so after a while the building “leads” or the tree was chosen incorrectly: conifers “cry”, the oak tree may crack from the heat.

Sauna from a beam practically does not differ from a log. The wooden beam is also environmentally friendly and, due to its natural aesthetics, does not require either interior or exterior decoration.

The differences between the timber and the log in the method of processing the material. The log is obtained on the cut round, and the beam - square. The fit of the beam is more accurate, the material consumption is less, which somewhat reduces the cost of construction.

Bath from modern materials

Yes, wooden baths are great, natural and rustic in style. But along with baths from a log house or from a bar, other materials are in demand.

• Frame bath. It is still being built at the factory in order to adjust the material and find out whether all the details have been taken into account. Then the bath is dismantled and brought to the place of order. The construction is easy, it is being built quickly. It does not require a reinforced foundation. The only negative is that it is undesirable to build a two-story bathhouse or to make a bathhouse with an attic, especially a residential one. And the plan of the bathhouse with a veranda that can be glazed and installed heating equipment in it will solve the issue of additional space.
• The foam block bath is suitable for cottage plots made in a modern style. This is an environmentally friendly material that perfectly saves heat, does not burn, does not smoke and does not emit toxins when heated. For beauty and creating coziness inside the wall, you can finish the wooden lining. Here you can already build a sauna on two floors with an attic or a full second floor. The internal layout will increase and give more room for imagination: a steam room and a shower, a relaxation room and a billiard room, a swimming pool, a kitchen, a dressing room and everything that can be accommodated in a 6x4 meter bath.

Owners of country houses are engaged in the improvement of their plots so that seasonal or year-round living in this area is as comfortable as possible. If the organization of a recreation area in the yard does not cause difficulties, then the construction of some objects needs increased attention. These include the bathhouse: planning and designing the structure, calculating the size of each room and the distribution of space - all these issues should be resolved before construction begins.

To be approached with great responsibility

If earlier the baths consisted of only one room, then modern versions of these structures include several rooms. These may include a washing room, a dressing room, a relaxation area, a swimming pool, a billiard room, etc. So that in the future the owner does not have to resort to reconstruction and adjustment of the building, even at the design stage it is necessary to make all the important notes in the drawings of the bathhouse. The following points deserve special attention:

• layout of the interior;
• water supply system;
• electrical wiring;
• sewerage and sewage system.

Note!   Having a detailed scheme in front of you, you can greatly simplify and speed up the process of selecting and arranging furniture.

Development of a bath plan taking into account the conditions of a summer cottage

To create ideal conditions for relaxing in the bath, you need to take into account some nuances that will avoid troubles during the operation of the room. It is desirable that the construction zone is located on soils with a low level of groundwater. Before you begin developing a project, you must immediately exclude all sections that do not meet this condition.

Size 5 by 7 meters with open terrace

If there is a well on the territory, then the distance between it and the bathhouse should not be less than 5 m. The minimum gap between the steam room and the residential building is 8 m. The farther from the bathhouse there will be a compost pit and toilet, the better. Experts advise making the entrance from the south side. In winter, fewer snowdrifts form here, so the probability of blocking access to. It is better if the windows are facing west, which will facilitate the penetration of a sufficient amount of sunlight into the room.

If there is a pond at the summer cottage, having built a bathhouse 15-20 m from it, you can use it instead of the pool. In addition, the presence of a river or lake near the structure will provide a water supply system.

For small plots (3-6 acres), 3 by 3 baths projects are suitable, photos of such buildings are abundant on the websites of construction companies. Even in such compact buildings, the main room remains a steam room. The organization of this room should be allocated the maximum possible area - about 8 m². This is enough to install 2-3 sunbeds (shelves) and put the stove-heater.

Other rooms can be included in the layout of the bath 3x4 m or more (optional). The facility can be used for its intended purpose even in the absence of a billiard room or a bathroom. A bath cannot exist without a steam room. For this reason, the division of the internal space into functional zones primarily depends on the size of the project.

If you want additional amenities, you can include a small shower room or a washroom in the 3 by 4 m bathhouse project. After the steam room, you can wash off the dirt and refresh yourself. Typical projects are characterized by the presence of a relaxation room, which will be operated in between steam sessions. For its organization will require 4.5 m².

Other rooms, such as a dressing room or vestibule, will also be useful. They are compact enough to fit in the design of a 5 by 5 bathhouse of timber along with the main rooms.

Note! The standard area for washing one person is 2 m².

Designing a bath: main rooms and successful examples of layouts

Even the smallest project cannot consist solely of one steam room. In order for the bathhouse to function normally, and its operating conditions provide comfort for a person, other rooms should be included in the layout. To this end, the internal space of the structure is divided into small rooms, each of which performs its own role.

In the design of the 5 by 6 m bathhouse (given the small size of such a building), it is not necessary to use load-bearing walls to divide the space into zones. Lightweight partitions made of wood will be enough. They do not need laying the foundation and do not carry additional loads.

Thanks to the division of the main space into several sections, it will be possible to efficiently and quickly heat up the steam room. However, other rooms will not be exposed to heat. This advantage is especially useful for the relaxation room.

The waiting room belongs to the category of necessary premises. This room is used as an entrance gateway to the bathhouse, preventing cold air from the street into the steam room. Here you can store firewood or other type of fuel. The dressing room is suitable for arranging a small dressing room (locker room). If the layout is drawn up correctly, from this room you can easily get into the steam room, and in the shower, and in the relaxation room.

The layout of the bath 3 by 5 m may include a rather spacious dressing room. Using partitions, it is possible to organize additional rooms for storing things and fuel in it. A large window will be useful in the dressing room, but only on condition that it will not be in the steam room. In the steam room there should be only one door that goes into the dressing room. The dressing room itself can be connected with passages to other rooms.

Shower room on the scheme of the bath and its dimensional parameters

If the project has a shower, it is advisable to separate it from other rooms. This is due to several requirements. Firstly, the temperature in the wash room should be much lower than in the steam room. Secondly, the process of taking a shower is an intimate procedure, so it is better to hide the room from prying eyes.

To save money on heating the shower, you can minimize its size. An area of \u200b\u200b2-3 m² will be quite enough. Such a shower will fit even in a miniature 4-by-4 bathhouse project from a timber.

Helpful advice! If this room will be used exclusively by male floors, the size of the washing room can be reduced to 0.5 m². Thanks to this, it will be possible to increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe recreation room.

A more spacious shower room can be included in the design of a bathhouse from a 6 by 4 meter beam, setting there not only the necessary equipment, but also seating, for example, a bench. As a finish for the upper half of the room, a lining is suitable, the lower part can be tiled.

If the building is intended for family visits with children, it is advisable to take as a basis the design of the bathhouse from a 6x6 m beam. It will not only organize a convenient and large washing, but also equip it with additional compartments intended for washing, etc. The shower room, which has a decent area , can become the main room in the bath. In this case, you need to take care of creating the appropriate conditions:

• organize a high-quality ventilation system (forced and natural);
• perform the correct calculation of the heating circuit;
• organize a lighting system with the optimal combination of natural and artificial light;
• calculate the area for the maximum number of visitors.

If there is such a layout of the 6x6 m bathhouse, the relaxation room can be excluded from the project and transferred to the house.

How to correctly calculate the size of the steam room in the bath

The steam room should be located as far as possible from the front door. This room does not need windows. Dimensional parameters of the room are selected taking into account generally accepted standards. These standards prescribe standards for the main points:

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• building material and decoration;
• ventilation system parameters;
• maximum number of visitors;
• the power level of the heater (furnace), the degree of thermal return;
• fire safety;
• structural parameters of the room and ergonomics.

Regarding the height of the steam room, it is subject to strict standards. This parameter should not go beyond the range of 210-240 cm. In this case, the length and width of the room can be in the range of 190-235 cm and 84-115 cm, respectively. These sizes are considered minimum for small projects designed for one person. Of course, in bathhouse projects from timber 6 by 6 m or more, the dimensions of the steam room can be increased.

Helpful advice! If the bath is limited in size, in order to save space for organizing other rooms, you can install sit-down shelves in the steam room or cascade them.

Do-it-yourself 3x4 bathhouse project development: photos and recommendations

It is quite difficult to independently develop a building scheme, especially if it is a project with a limited area. In this case, it is advisable to seek help from specialists. To get an acceptable result, it is recommended that you first sketch a sketch that reflects all the wishes. Most often, the owners of suburban areas seek to save precious meters. However, far from everything can be saved. In an effort to minimize costs, it is advisable to avoid using:

• materials of dubious production;
• materials that are not intended for the construction of steam rooms or do not possess the necessary properties;
• dIY electrical appliances.

In addition, in order to save money, it is not necessary to hire specialists who do not have relevant experience. It is possible that self-taught masters charge attractively low amounts, but such a service may end up poorly over time and entail many additional costs.

Despite the limited in size designs of baths of 3x4 m, you should not refuse windows. They not only provide access to natural light, but can also be used to ventilate rooms. For a tiny bathhouse, 0.4 x 0.4 m openings would be an ideal option.

Original layouts of baths 3 to 5: photos inside and out

If a 3x5 m bath will have a steam room and a sink, which are located separately, the internal space of the structure should be divided into at least 3 parts. For the organization of the area intended for changing clothes and rest, it is advisable to allocate a 2x3-meter section. The remaining space in the 3-meter-5-bath project is divided almost equally. As a result, two rooms should be obtained, the dimensions of which are 3.4x1.4 m and 3.4x1.5 m. Drawing up a scheme for such a bath, you should consider where the boiler will be installed for heating water. It is desirable that it is located as far as possible from the front door.

A locker room must be present in the project, even if it will be small. However, the presence of this room is simply necessary. Moreover, regardless of whether the bath scheme includes a separate room for relaxation or not.

To improve the operating conditions in the bath will help the presence of a terrace. Most often, in such projects, 5x1.9 m is allocated for the construction of this element. Of course, in this case the size of the interior will be slightly cut, but these losses will be insignificant. You can not include the terrace at all in the general plan of the bath. Developers often arrange it as an extension on the side of the building, which allows not to reduce the area of \u200b\u200binternal premises. The optimal size of the terrace in this case will be 3x7 m.

Helpful advice! To save interior space, you can move the relaxation and relaxation area to the terrace or arrange a room for these purposes on the attic.

What does the optimal layout of a 4 by 4 bath look like: a photo inside and outside the building

Most often, a log is used for the construction of small buildings. Therefore, in real photo projects of the 4 by 4 m bathhouse, one can notice that the internal space is much smaller than the external dimensions of the building. In order for the calculations to correspond to reality, it is necessary to take into account the dimensional parameters of the building material, as well as the construction method.

If the bath is assembled using the “paw” method, the log thickness should be taken from the inside of the premises. If the building is assembled “in the bowl”, another 25 cm should be added to this indicator. For example, if logs are used for the construction of the bath, their length is 4 m and their diameter is 24 cm, then the maximum size of the internal space will be 3x3 m. This nuance must be taken into account when planning the future bath.

The layout of this room is compiled according to the principle described earlier. In the photo of the 4 to 4 bath projects, the interior, as well as the nature of the placement of the rooms, is most often maximally simplified. The simplest scheme usually consists of one room, which performs several functions at once. It replaces the dressing room, locker room and steam room. A wood or electric stove is mounted in the corner. Also, 2-3 shelves are installed in the room. The width of these elements is about 0.5-0.6 m.

The described layout option cannot be called practical and convenient. A bathhouse, which has a relaxation room and a washroom, will have more comfortable conditions. The space of 4x4 m allows you to organize these rooms.

Helpful advice! It is advisable to install the stove in the steam room. Thus, the room adjacent to this zone will be heated due to the heat generated by it. For this reason, experts recommend equipping a relaxation room next to the steam room.

If you have an additional budget, a 4x4 m bathhouse can be increased at the expense of. In this case, the standard layout is organized on the ground floor, and a relaxation room, a billiard room or a bedroom is arranged at the top.

Optimal and practical bathhouse designs from timber 6 by 3 meters

Projects of baths of 6x3 m are designed for simultaneous service of 3-4 people, therefore it is advisable to allocate at least 6 m² of internal area for the arrangement of the steam room. The dimensions of the dressing room will average 3-5 m². There are no special restrictions regarding the rest of the rooms. In the projects of baths 3 by 6 m, several rooms are usually equipped:

• steam room;
• hallway;
• washing;
• restroom.

Some developers reduce the number of rooms, but experts do not recommend this. Each of these rooms performs its function. Washing and steam rooms are classified as mandatory rooms. If you get rid of the hallway, the front door will lead directly to the rest room. In the summer, such accommodation will not cause discomfort, but in winter the room for relaxation will be exposed to drafts. If you exclude the rest room from the project, then the pleasure from taking bath procedures will be much less.

To improve the conditions of rest in the bath from the timber, it is advisable to install wooden furniture. To create comfort, a sofa, a pair of armchairs and a small table will be enough. The presence of a TV or home theater in the relaxation room does not hurt.

Beautiful layouts of baths 4 to 5: photos inside and out

Planning for such nuances as the type of foundation, roof features, material for the construction of walls, etc., depends on the conditions that a summer cottage has and the wishes of the owner.

In the photo of the 5 by 4 m bath projects as standard, you can see the minimum set of rooms. In one-story buildings, as a rule, there is no dressing room and vestibule. In such conditions, it is impossible to operate the bath in the cold season. Behind the front door is usually a relaxation room. It can be spacious. An area of \u200b\u200b4x2.85 m will be enough to put a table or benches for seating in the room. If desired, a TV and other equipment can be installed in the relaxation room.

Following the rest room, a washroom is arranged. The size of this room can be 1.8x2 m. A sink for washing hands and washing, a toilet bowl, as well as a shower are installed here. From this room you can get into the steam room, the dimensions of which are 2x2.1 m. A furnace is installed in it, about 1 m² is allocated for the construction of it.

Note! In the process of developing a 4 by 5 m bathhouse project, it is imperative to ensure that free and convenient access is organized to each room.

To the standard set of rooms, you can add a spacious terrace. The optimal size of this zone is 1.5x4 m. If desired, the terrace glazes and turns into a comfortable veranda. This space can be used to organize an additional recreation area or install a barbecue oven here. In this case, the entrance door from the terrace should lead to the rest room.

Design features of saunas from a 4x6 meter beam with a terrace

Projects of 4-by-6-meter beam saunas with a terrace are in high demand among the owners of summer cottages. The construction of such a building can be completed in just one season. Thanks to the use of modern technologies and materials, you can get a beautiful building with comfortable conditions, and at a reasonable price. When planning the bath 6 by 4 m, the following rooms can be placed in the building:

• steam room (4 m²);
• washing (4 m²);
• relaxation room (8 m²);
• open terrace (8 m²).

The presented room sizes allow at least 6 people to sit in the bath at the same time. The number of visitors is not limited to this. To heat a room from a bar, a metal furnace equipped with a tank for heating water is suitable. From here, warm liquid will enter the washing room. The bathhouse can have an autonomous water supply system or can be powered directly from a residential building.

To ensure comfortable conditions for the adoption of water procedures, the ceiling height should be at least 2.2 m. In a bath with this area, you will need to install at least 3 windows. The size of the structures is 0.6 x 0.6 m. Since the bath is made of timber, it is advisable to use wooden windows, although the use of metal-plastic is also allowed.

Projects of baths 6 by 6: photos with examples of interesting layouts

The area, which has a bath measuring 6x6 m, is considered optimal. This space is enough to organize all the necessary rooms inside, to install heating equipment and interior items (furniture). With such dimensions, the design of a 6x6 m bathhouse can simultaneously accommodate from 8 to 10 people. About 1.1 m² is required per visitor. This indicator can be used to calculate and plan all the rooms in the bathhouse. The structure in this case may consist of the following premises:

• steam room;
• washing;
• lounges;
• a bathroom;
• the dressing room.

The nature of the placement of rooms can be individual, since only the owner knows how many people will relax in the bath at the same time and how it will be operated. Project development can be started from any part of the building, the main thing is that the sewer pipe is located next to the drain pit and the dimensions as well as the features of the furnace structure are taken into account. It is desirable that the steam room was significantly larger than the wash. In the relaxation room you can arrange a pool.

In general, planning a bath does not cause much difficulty. If you take into account the basic standards and safety requirements, as well as use the principles of rational placement of rooms, you can create a space that

This size is more relevant to overall projects, although it cannot be called popular among customers. But still, as an option, a 4x4 meter bath is suitable for an average family of four and more. We will talk more about the nuances of the construction.

Despite the small dimensions, the spaciousness of the project inside draws attention to itself. The layout can be done in two floors (if possible). A steam room, a washing department, a dressing room and a bathroom are located on the first level. The second floor is perfect for a relaxation room. Good span of eight square meters. At the same time on the site, a 4x4 meter bath occupies a small area, the main thing is to choose the right place for construction.

Any materials are used, this is a bar of any processing, a log, a brick and blocks of various densities. Wood stands out in terms of ecology, and of course, baths built of wood are distinguished by the correct form and natural beauty that does not require additional decoration. For a suburban area, a construction plan with an open or closed terrace will be acceptable. Protection from rain and wind will create an external roof, hung from the general structure. Photo bath 4 to 4 on the left.

The main characteristics of the project

Little attention deserves the technical preparation of the plan. When creating a project, it is necessary to be guided by the following indicators when calculating the material and choosing a place for construction. A typical 4x4 bath design has the following technical specifications:

• total area taking into account the launch of the foundation 21.60 m2;
• the dimensions of the internal space are as follows: a 4.14 m2 steam room, a room for bathing procedures - 3.59 m2, a dressing room of about 3 m2 and a terrace, provided it is located in the project 2.7 m24
• ceiling height, depending on the project (will it be the roof of the bathhouse with a veranda or an ordinary one-story building), not less than two meters.

These are standard sizes used in most cases. If necessary, you can adjust the increase or decrease in the area of \u200b\u200bany room yourself. Do not forget about the second floor. If such a project is provided, then a couple of squares from the first level count towards the flight of stairs. In this case, they sacrifice a dressing room, making an entrance to the second tier. It would be inappropriate to install a ladder, even in the washing. Therefore, when designing a room, you’ll have to shrink all the rooms a bit in size.

Construction of the bath

Having figured out the project and the layout of the rooms, you can begin to develop a consistent construction plan. There are no deviations from the adopted rules. A 4x4 meter bath is a rather large and heavy building, so the foundation must comply with the characteristics. As options, all kinds of basics can be used. Reliable and practical will be the strip foundation. Considering that saunas of such sizes are built overhaul, it is necessary to conduct a preliminary exploration of the area, on the possibility of laying the foundation below the freezing line of the soil. If there are no facts indicating the impossibility of laying a strip foundation, then you can not try to adapt other designs to the bathhouse.

In the case of a high level of groundwater passage, you will have to consider the option of installing screw piles or a column foundation. In both cases, the foundation is laid below the level of soil freezing. Such designs will completely cope with the task. Depending on the type selected, the appropriate preparatory work is carried out, the foundation is installed, waterproofing and surface preparation for the assembly of the box or brick laying if the bath is built from this material.

Walling

Considering the option of assembling a log from a beam, it is first necessary to decompose the logs used for laying the first crown on the surface of the base. Although a brick bath is no less practical, it is more difficult to build it yourself. The material is marked, adjusted in size, connecting recesses are prepared. After that, the beam is treated with a protective compound, laid in place and fixed in the corners. Additional fastening is not necessary, the crowns reliably lie under their own weight. Do not forget to pre-treat with bitumen composition and the entire surface of the foundation. Roll materials such as roofing material or roofing felts can be used. This is necessary to protect the first crown from moisture, the effect of which on the tree is not worth describing in addition.

After laying the first crown, the diagonal is checked and a phased installation of the remaining elements under the roof is carried out. The connection of subsequent rows is made with pins. It is better to make them from the same wood species that is used for laying the log house. Between each log, at first a jute compactor is laid, with a small allowance out. After complete shrinkage, the remaining material is refilled in the cracks, sealing the joints. The base for the ceiling for the bath is installed at the stage of installation of the log house under the roof. On top of the last row of the beam, transverse logs are mounted from the board with a section of 50x100 mm.

When assembling a bath from a rounded beam, you can not use a sealant. Special grooves created on the material during production, allow each crown to fit snugly together.

Particular attention is needed to create internal partitions. To delimit the bath, you need only one wall of timber. It will separate the washing and steam rooms from the dressing room. A partition is made, along with the laying of the crowns, cutting down the recesses for the transverse laying of the material in the intended place. You can separate the steam room from the sink with a prefabricated structure. This is easier to do. In addition, an additional logging of logs may affect the strength of the walls of the log house.

Walls and windows

In a 4x4 bathhouse, it is necessary to make one window opening in a steam room, and a dressing room. Sizes are selected locally. You can make a window for the bath with your own hands, having previously taken the dimensions. As an option, in the steam room installation of two products is allowed. In this case, the window can be designed in the washing compartment. This option is chosen at the discretion, but in any case, it is necessary to carry out additional ventilation in the washing compartment so that during the procedures there is no discomfort.

Roof of the bath

The rafter system deserves special attention. When building a 4x4 bathhouse on two floors, abandon the complex structure that creates additional load on the base. You can dream up a little while building a bathhouse on one floor. The development of a hip structure is allowed, with the organization of a relaxation room in the attic. As a material, any board can be used. The option of splicing material is not prohibited. It is only necessary to purchase high-quality wood - this rule is effective for the construction of baths of any size.

In constructive terms, the rafter system can be made in single or gable version. The main thing is that you need to know all the features of building a roof for a bath and be guided by the accepted rules. The first way, in terms of construction on their own, is more profitable. But a pitched roof does not have an attic space for a rest room. As a roofing coating, any material is used, the main thing is that it does not weigh the entire system. If necessary, you can reduce the angle to reduce the weight load on the rafters.

Interior decoration and landscaping

Full flight of fantasy. Depending on the material chosen, finishing may be done at the discretion of the owner. Profiled timber does not require additional finishing. The appearance of the treated wood looks naturally beautiful. When laying a log house from raw materials, external finishing with siding or brick is allowed. The inner space is sheathed with lining, block house or other identical materials.

It is advisable to purchase linden or other hardwood material. The internal wall cladding in the bath is made on a pre-mounted crate, with waterproofing laid inside. Wood, the material itself is resistant to low temperatures, so in regions with a mild climate, you can refuse additional insulation.

Optional equipment

Having made a 4x4 bathhouse under the roof, before conducting interior finishing work, it is necessary to outline the place for the outlet of the chimney. This is done after installing the heating system. The large dimensions of the building make it possible to use a stove-stove here. First you will have to make a foundation for it, even at the stage of laying the foundation for the structure. After installing the furnace, a hole for laying a chimney is cut out in the wall. The place is isolated by protective compounds. You can purchase a special adapter that protects the exit from overheating.

At the end of all work, the sewer is connected, electricity, water are supplied and you can start using the bathhouse.

Bath in the size of 3 to 4 square meters. m - this is a small, but very comfortable place to relax. In it you can arrange all the necessary rooms: from the steam room to the dressing room. So owners of small plots can not worry, because even on a compact courtyard they will manage to build an ideal place for relaxation.

Features

At first glance at the miniature bathhouse, it seems that it is terribly uncomfortable and it is simply impossible to fully relax there. But in fact, such buildings have their own advantages. First of all, deciding to build a mini-steam room on the site, you can significantly save on building materials.

Regardless of which materials are selected, the construction of a small building will cost less than the construction of a huge two-story building.

You can save a little time in case of building a mini-bath. The less complex work, the less time you have to spend on construction. It will turn out even more profitable if you entrust this work to professionals who evaluate their work hourly.

By the way, since the bath is small, you can safely choose more expensive building materials. And, therefore, the steam room will turn out better and more durable. All this makes compact baths quite popular.

Kinds

When planning the construction of the bath, first of all, you need to decide what it will be. Do not take ideas from your head. Better focus on classic concepts. Consider the most popular types of baths from around the world.

To begin with, it is worth mentioning the division of buildings by humidity level:

• The first category includes baths that are heated with dry steam. The temperature in such rooms is the highest. It ranges from sixty to one hundred and twenty degrees. Humidity there, on the contrary, is very low - no higher than twenty-five percent.
• The second group is raw baths. In such rooms, the temperature is lower - about 60 degrees. But the humidity is increased.
• Water baths are heated with hot water.

According to such principles, all varieties of such premises are heated:

• Roman.One of the oldest types of baths. It consists of five rooms that are interconnected. The first room is called the dressing room. The second is conditionally called warm. If in the first - the temperature is very low, then in this room it is already rising. In the third, hot, even warmer. And the fourth is already called the steam room. Traditionally, in this room the temperature reaches 85 degrees. In some cases, it is even higher. The fifth is considered unloading and there it is already getting colder.
• IrishThis type of bath is similar to the previous one. But there are some differences. The most important of them - the rooms here do not pass one into the other, but exit the doors into a common corridor. So you don’t need to move from one room to another, you can go into any one at will.

• Russian.This is the most common type of baths for us. In such a building there is always a small dressing room, washing and steam room. In the steam room is another distinctive detail of the Russian bath - a real stove.
• Finnish.This type of steam room is also called a sauna. Finnish bath consists of one room. It is heated with hot steam. Humidity in the room is reduced to a minimum.

• Ofuro.  This term is called Japanese baths. Although it is difficult for an ordinary Russian person to believe that this is a full-fledged steam room. In fact, this is a simple barrel filled with hot water. The liquid that fills this container is heated to sixty degrees and is supplemented with various healing herbs, which also have a beneficial effect on the state of health and skin. As conceived by the creators, in this healing broth, a person should spend 10 minutes or more. But even people with very good health do not always succeed.
• Hammam.The last type of baths is Turkish. It belongs to the category of aquatic. This type of room is best suited for those who do not like or for health reasons cannot withstand the effects of high temperatures. The main detail of the hammam is a large pool with hot water. True, until the visitor to the bath gets to this pool, he has to plunge into several tanks with colder water.

As already understood, hammams are usually quite large, and it is almost impossible to fit all the necessary details in a 3x4 territory.

Materials used

Having decided on the type of construction, you need to understand what materials will be used for the construction of the bath.

• Brick.  The most common option is a brick building. This material is not only refractory, but also resistant to high humidity. In addition, brick buildings and look very stylish. This is a universal material that never loses relevance.
• Expanded clay.Materials such as expanded clay and polystyrene have also earned a good reputation. They are characterized by high strength and durability. Moreover, buildings made of such materials have low thermal conductivity, which means that a well-heated bath will not cool for a long time.

• Timber. Often, a beam is chosen for the construction of the bath. This stuff is especially good. Natural wood is completely safe for health and well retains heat indoors. In addition, if the rooms are decorated with timber, then a pleasant woody aroma will constantly float in the bathhouse. The only drawback of such buildings is their fragility. The bar itself does not respond well to constant temperature changes and high humidity. Therefore, it is necessary to further process the wood and restore this protective layer on a regular basis. But it’s definitely not worth it to paint over or cover the timber with varnish, so as not to spoil its natural appearance.
• BlocksThe last of the popular materials are blocks. They are massive, so from them you can easily build a full-fledged building in just a couple of days.

Floor plan

Since 4x3 meters is not so much, it is difficult to place all the necessary rooms on such an area. First of all, with to pay attention to the most necessary premises:

• The dressing room.  This room is considered an integral attribute of the bath. But at the same time, in some cases, this room is sacrificed to save space. The purpose of this room is that they leave all their things, shoes, etc. in it. In fact, this is a room that performs the function of a dressing room.
• Washing.  A sink is a room that you need to enter before moving into the steam room. Usually it houses a minimum of furniture - only neat benches. In some cases, the interior of the room is supplemented by shelves.
• Steam room.  The most important room in any bath is the steam room. After all, this is where all the main processes take place. Often inside this room is a stove or fireplace. In addition to them, the room should also have many other little things. First of all, these are sun loungers and shelves.

On one shelf should fit a person in full height. This is important, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to rest.

To understand what you should focus on when arranging a bath, you can consider several interesting examples of layout:

• A simple two-room option.To save space, you can opt for an ordinary bathhouse, which consists of two rooms - a steam room and a dressing room. The plan for such a construction is very simple. The space of the bath is divided into two main rooms: the steam room and the locker room. In the dressing room there is a place to store things. If necessary, you can also place a table with chairs there in order to relax with the company in the cold season. At the exit of the bath, it is worth equipping a terrace where chairs can be taken out in the summer. As for the steam room, it is conveniently divided by means of a partition into a steam room and a sink. In this situation, inside the bath there is a place for everything you need and there will be no unnecessary details.

• With the attic.  Another option for a small plot is a building complemented by an attic. In fact, this is an inferior second floor. Therefore, adding an attic to an ordinary bathhouse is not as expensive as it seems at first glance. And at the same time, the arrangement of the attic is very beneficial for the owners of the site, since you do not have to bother with the constant removal of furniture on the terrace or courtyard. As a rule, if the bathhouse is supplemented with an attic, there is either a relaxation area or a place to store things. This is also very beneficial because when the place for gatherings is located separately, steam from the main room does not penetrate there and does not damage furniture and decoration materials.

Finally, it is worth mentioning some points that are important to consider during construction.

• Features of accommodation.A lot depends on where the steam room will be located. Experts recommend placing the building on a small hill and at least eight meters from the houses. Also, you can not install a bath near ponds or wells. The structure should be no closer than fifteen meters from the reservoir and five meters from a well dug by hand. The bathhouse should be separated from the road by at least 10 meters, and from the fence by at least three. Also, there should not be any flammable materials and structures nearby. But trees, bushes and even hedges can be planted next to the bathhouse.

• Priming.  It is also important on what soil the building is being built. Ideally, the earth should not be prone to accumulate moisture in it. The downy soil does not fit. If necessary, under the site for the construction of the bath, you can tamp the site, filling it with a mixture of gravel and sand.
• By the way special attention should be paid to floorsin the bath. It’s best to double them. If you lay insulation between two layers of the floor, it will be much more comfortable to relax in the rooms.