A bathhouse with a veranda and barbecue is not a novelty for a long time - it is practical and allows you to ergonomically organize the space on your personal plot. Having placed everything you need in one building, you don't have to build several separate houses. A beautiful open veranda will not only become a decoration, but can also replace a full-fledged recreation room in the summer.
The version with a veranda is very convenient for those who wish to build a small bathhouse, where there will be only a steam room, a dressing room and a washing room. A veranda is an extension to a house or a bathhouse, it can be open or closed with a roof or a shed. It has a common wall with the main structure, and is installed on the foundation.
Types of verandas
The main feature of the veranda is that you can get into it both from the street and from the bathhouse. In addition, she sometimes serves as a link between a residential building and a bathhouse..
But more often it is located along one of the walls and has the shape of a rectangle, square or semicircle. A 3 by 4 bath with a rectangular veranda is the most common type.
According to the rules, a small gap, about 1 cm, must be left between the main building and the veranda. This is necessary in order to avoid a distortion of the log house.
But to create a sense of the integrity of the structure, it is recommended to build it from the same material. Most often, a tree is used for this - a log or a bar.
A bathhouse made of a bar with a veranda looks very attractive, it is convenient to relax in it. It is assembled as a designer, if we are talking about a finished factory project, then it will take no more than a week. It is better to immediately give preference to a structure where a veranda is already provided for in the plan.
What options for verandas exist:
- Frontal - an extension is carried out to the facade of the bath;
- Side - when it is along one of the walls;
- Girdle - located around the entire perimeter;
- Corner - an interesting option, the main walls converge at right angles. This helps to protect the interior from wind and bad weather;
- Semicircular - when the entrance is supposed only from the bath.
Subtleties of construction
Even with a minimum size of 6-8 square meters, it is quite possible to put a set of garden furniture on the veranda. If there is a need to put a brazier or barbecue there, then it is advisable to lay an area of 10-12 square meters in the project. The price will increase slightly, but will be justified in the future.
- To freely use the veranda on the south side - this will help to avoid blocking the passage with snowdrifts;
- If there is a pool or a pond on the personal plot, then the bathhouse and the veranda are built in the immediate vicinity of it;
- According to the rules, the bath complex should be located no more than 10 meters from a residential building, that is, it is allowed to build a veranda as a connecting element between them. But here you will have to lay the foundation for 3 buildings at once, if they are being built at the same time;
- The veranda can be glazed and used as a winter garden.
After the steam room it is always pleasant to sit outside.
Start of construction: foundation
Like any construction, a veranda begins with a foundation. It must be reliable and durable, despite the fact that the weight of the structure is not too heavy. If it was planned at the design stage, then.
Subtleties
- The veranda of the bathhouse is installed on a columnar foundation made of blocks or bricks. It is laid at the corners and then evenly distributed around the perimeter. The distance between the posts is no more than 60-70 cm.
- Where the installation of supports is supposed to be, holes are dug up to a depth of 1 meter. A sand cushion is organized in them, crushed stone or gravel is laid on top and spilled with molten bitumen as waterproofing.
- Concrete is laid and pillars of bricks or blocks are already installed on it. This is all done by hand.
Note!
The veranda flooring should be 20-30 cm below the bath floor so that its canopy goes under the roof of the capital structure.
This is true when she is already attached to the finished bath.
Construction of the veranda frame
For the construction of the veranda, the same material is used as for the bath. It can be a bar or a rounded log. A timber frame is usually assembled on site and is an extension to a capital structure. But the blockhouse of a bathhouse with a veranda can be sold or assembled independently as a single architectural ensemble.
The next stage after the foundation is the installation of the frame. If preference was given to a bar, then it is purchased with a section of 100 * 100 or 150 * 100 mm. First of all, the lower strapping is laid - the first row, on which the subfloor will continue to creep.
Stages
- The construction of a bath frame from a bar with a veranda begins with the installation of vertical posts - at the corners it is mandatory, as well as in places where windows are supposed to be installed;
- Next, the upper harness and rafters are erected - all parts are connected to each other using nails or self-tapping screws;
- The rafters fix the girder, it is placed under the roof slope. It connects to one of the walls of the bath.
Baths are often built in a frame way, as the simplest and least costly in terms of finance.
Veranda roof and floor
Under a slight slope - this is necessary so that snow and rainwater do not linger on the roof, but flow down from it.
The material is used the same as for the bath, but this approach is optional. Any other modern roofing will do - corrugated board, steel sheets, euro-slate.
It is advisable to design baths with an attic with a veranda at the initial stage, for ease of further work. This is especially true for the roofing stage.
First of all, a crate of unedged boards is mounted on the rafters. It can be solid if rolled material, for example, roofing material, will be laid on it.
The floor is made of wood, hardwood is suitable, as it is more durable and resistant to moisture. The building instruction recommends to additionally cover the boards with protective agents - from decay, fire and insects.
Output
Veranda is a cozy place to relax with the whole family or with friends. It can be used not only in summer, but also in winter, especially if you do interior decoration and insulate. Then it will be comfortable to be in it even in frost.
In order not to waste finances and time on redevelopment, it is recommended to immediately think over the project of a bath with a veranda. The video in this article will show you more useful information on this topic in more detail.
Often, during the construction of a bathhouse, we save money and build a small room consisting only of a steam room and a dressing room. But over time, it turns out that after the bath procedures, you want to relax in a comfortable chair in the fresh air and, preferably, surrounded by a company of friends. So there is a need for an extension bath verandas... Of course, it is better to build a bathhouse and a veranda at the same time, but if you have certain skills, you can make an extension after a while.
Different variations of veranda outbuildings
The types of additions to the bathhouse vary depending on their purpose. You can make a full-fledged relaxation room out of the veranda with a table and upholstered furniture. Sometimes the veranda is considered as a link between the bathhouse and the garden. If the veranda will be used at any time of the year, then it must be glazed or installed with special roller shutters that can be opened and closed. In such a veranda, you can arrange many flowers.
The terrace, which is only used in summer, may be open.
Important! And an open and closed veranda should not be placed under the scorching sun, it is better to use the shade of the trees growing nearby.
Before starting construction, take into account some recommendations and expert advice:
- If you have already built or are planning an artificial reservoir on your site, it would be better to place the veranda closer to it. After bathing procedures, it is very pleasant to admire such an oasis, and if the type of reservoir allows, then you can plunge into the cool water.
- The front door should be located on the south side in order to prevent the terrace from falling asleep with snow in winter.
- The glazed veranda is more functional and versatile.
- The veranda does not have to have a rectangular shape and be located strictly in front of the entrance to the bath. Side or corner placement possible. The semicircular veranda-terrace looks very nice.
Features of the construction of a veranda to the bath
Looks best an extension of the veranda to the bathhouse, made of the same wood material as the main part of the bath. Despite the identity of the materials, some problems may arise when connecting the veranda to the old walls. And all because the shrinkage in them will be uneven. The wooden walls of the bathhouse have already stood a little and have given a certain shrinkage, but the extension has not yet, so it is not advisable to very firmly attach one structure to another. How to proceed? A solution has long been invented by experts: the extension can be attached to the wall of the main building with special fasteners with a sliding vertical groove. These fasteners securely connect the walls without interfering with the natural shrinkage of the tree.
Or you can just wait. A linden or aspen bath shrinks, mainly in the first 1.5 - 2 years, so it is advisable to make an extension from these materials after the specified time. If a timber bathhouse was erected in winter, then joining a veranda-terrace to it can be started earlier, because under the influence of low temperature moisture "leaves" much faster. But you still have to connect the extension to the bathhouse using a soft expansion joint, which will prevent cracks and damage.
The main stages of the terrace extension
Foundation
The depth of the basement of the veranda and the bath should be the same, this will prevent skewing and separation of the extension from the wall of the main structure in winter. The most appropriate in this case would be a columnar foundation, which is a series of concrete pillars. They are immersed in the ground by 30-40 cm and are placed at a two-meter distance from each other. Why columnar foundation? The structure of the veranda is lighter and does not need to be spent on an expensive foundation.
Walls
The easiest way to make a veranda is to make a wireframe. The walls begin to be assembled from the lower trim, be sure to use a level. The racks are attached to each other with metal corners, and the strapping is attached to the foundation using metal anchors. The vertical beams are positioned so that the planned windows and doors are between them. Mineral wool is most often used as wall insulation. It is also desirable to insulate the floor.
Important! All wooden elements are treated with antibacterial agents before assembly.
Roof, windows and doors
The material for the roof of the veranda - the terrace is also desirable to take the same as that of the bath. This will look aesthetically pleasing, and it will be easier to connect two roofs together. If the pediment of the bath is located above the veranda, then the roof can be made with a common slope. First, a rafter system is mounted, on which a waterproofing layer is installed, then the sheathing is made and the roofing material is laid. Now you can insert windows, doors and do finishing work.
A well-made veranda - the terrace will provide the bath with an additional portion of comfort and it will be easier for the owners to accommodate guests who want to breathe fresh air and relax after bath procedures.
Price for the construction of a veranda - a terrace to the bathhouse
The company "Master Dachi" will build for you a veranda or terrace to the bathhouse for a low price.
The price for the construction of the veranda is set taking into account the delivery, meals and accommodation of the brigade.
- The price of a closed veranda to the bathhouse is from 3000 thousand per m2
- The price of an open veranda, a terrace to the bathhouse - from 2500 thousand per m 2
Advice! The construction of a bath must be planned with a veranda already, it is cheaper and getting several buildings at once per site.
Bath from a bar with a veranda!
Bath from a log with a terrace!
Few of the owners of land plots with a house or a summer residence does not want to arrange their own bathhouse on the territory. This is not only a true Russian tradition, but also the necessary comfort. In addition, the bath has always been considered a source of life-giving power and deliverance from many diseases. The object is not difficult for self-assembly, the process is described below - how to build a bath with a veranda with your own hands.
The choice of material and stages of work
Better building raw materials for a bath than coniferous wood can not be found. However, there is a pitfall - some varieties have increased resinousness and therefore you can use them for the construction of the box, but for finishing it is better to find an alternative. Pine and cedar have excellent properties.
Their healing effect on essential oils is described in medicine, however, you cannot breathe in vapors at high temperatures. The respiratory tract and pores are destructive, the resins clog them, doing the same with their wounds on the trunk. It is better not to use these varieties for steam rooms, but to use a spruce board - this breed has the smallest leakage.
What to choose as a building material - a bar or a log? This is a wallet issue. If the bathhouse will not be used in the winter - for example, a summer cottage plot with a seasonal stay, then a timber will be enough.
For a residential building, a bathhouse in winter is a blessing. Then a log is obligatory - the object will take less time to warm up. You can repeat the material at home and build a bathhouse according to it, then the two objects will be made as a single complex.
The construction of a bathhouse follows the same steps as a residential building:
- Base.
- Erection of a box at home and a veranda to it.
- Roof.
- Interior works and finishing.
Each stage has its own nuances, which should be considered in advance, before starting work. Details below.
The do-it-yourself veranda attached to the bathhouse, as a rule, is used as a resting place after taking the procedures. It is very convenient and pleasant. However, an object built outside the common base can create problems in the future - uneven shrinkage, deformation of the roof, etc. It is better to leave such structures at the mercy of professionals - they will draw up a verified project, focusing on the finished object, and will carry out work to connect to the bath correctly and efficiently.
Owners building a bathhouse "from scratch" should consider projects with verandas initially - this way you can avoid the described problems in the future, and it will be much easier to get a building permit than to create your own options devoid of engineering thought.
It is difficult for amateurs to take into account all the nuances, therefore, when performing this or that work, one should understand in advance all the processes associated with this, and not deviate from the sequence of actions.
Stages of work - detailed instructions
So, the project is ready, the materials have been purchased and stored in special places under a canopy. You can get to work.
Base
If there are no prerequisites for installing a monolithic slab - floating soils or a high occurrence of groundwater, then you can opt for a columnar platform. This will be useful in a sense - moisture will drain freely to the ground and the floor boards will remain dry. How to do:
- The site is cleared of flora and fauna and leveled. Be sure to use a level - the foundation should lower evenly.
- Pits are dug under the pillars of concrete products or pouring, they are amortized by crushed stone and sand. The installation frequency is regulated by the project. The veranda also needs supports.
- The foundation must withstand its term - for log baths, the area of which is impressive, this period is at least six months.
When the foundation is completely ready for further work, it is checked for compliance with the level - the ends of the pillars or racks must be in the same plane. If this is not the case, then the base is brought into the desired state, acting with a circular saw. The finished foundation is coated with bituminous mastic.
Box
Log construction has its own nuances:
The rafter system is not installed immediately - the log, the material is capricious and how the box will behave during the shrinkage period is not given. Therefore, in order to avoid collapse, the roof is made the very last.
Bearing crowns for the veranda are exposed without separation from the main building - the joints should be under the walls of the bath. Since a veranda is a lightweight object, a beam with a cross section of 150 mm or more can be used for its construction. Further:
- Install racks. They should immediately receive the straps - top, bottom and middle.
- For the convenience of work, rough floors are immediately filled.
- Raise the walls - if the veranda is completely glazed, then they are erected to the desired level.
- A do-it-yourself wooden bathhouse with a veranda will be under one roof, which means that the construction of the rafter system is postponed for the shrinkage period.
The metal frame of the veranda can be attached to the bath. It is mounted by welding and has many advantages over wood - strength, durability. The only drawback is susceptibility to corrosion, and such a risk increases from bath procedures.
Roof
You cannot deviate from the project - even simple gable roofs require a lot of responsibility. For a rafter system of this type, you will need:
- Beam with a cross section of up to 150 mm.
- Beam 50 mm.
- Fasteners - anchor bolts, brackets. Self-tapping screws are too unreliable.
Sequence of work:
- The central part is installed - the ridge. It is a prefabricated structure in the form of a wooden frame.
- The rafter legs are attached to the penultimate crown - it is not fixed in any way during the construction process.
- Gables in the form of shields can be assembled on the ground and then moved up in finished form.
- A crate is stuffed onto the rafters, into the sectors of which insulation is inserted, and it, in turn, is covered with waterproofing.
- The last step will be roofing. Its choice depends on the angle of inclination - the steeper, the more structural the material. For gentle slopes, you need a smooth coating - profiled sheet, ondulin.
The construction of a bathhouse with a veranda is almost complete. It remains to carry out internal work and finishing.
Warming and cladding
In order to prevent the bath from freezing, it must be carefully caulked. This applies to all objects - squared or log. It cannot be said how the shrinkage will affect the seal between the crowns - it is possible that the gaps will become wide.
It is necessary to caulk the bath from two sides - from the outside and from the inside. Also, insulation will be required:
Naturally, a sauna will require a stove and a heater. Their production must necessarily be outsourced to professionals or buy ready-made equipment.
When it is installed and safety is ensured in case of fire - shelter with asbestos sheets - you can finish the bath from the inside, having previously impregnated the walls, ceiling and floor with protective internal compounds. Their difference from external ones is in a special marking - eco - it allows the use of chemistry without harm to humans at high temperatures.