Do-it-yourself veranda for the bathhouse photo projects

Bathhouse with veranda. Photo ModulStroy

Convenience comes first! A bathhouse with a gazebo under one roof is a combination of two objects with different purposes solely for the convenience of those who come to relax and take a steam bath in the bathhouse. If you set just such tasks for yourself, let’s look at what options for a bathhouse with a veranda under one roof you have to choose from.

Ready-made examples

After heavy gardening work, it’s nice to wash yourself in a small bathhouse, built with your own hands.
It performs the functions of a steam room and shower perfectly, although it is not attractive in appearance. But sometimes the bathhouse is subject to more than just hygienic requirements. Around it is formed a whole complex of facilities for complete relaxation with a swimming pool, sun loungers and a barbecue area with a dining group on the veranda. To relax your body and soul, the bathhouse and its surroundings should look great. We invite you to appreciate the beauty of the baths, created for relaxation by real professionals:

a veranda separate from the bathhouse;

To learn how to mount a veranda, see the following video.

Construction of a gazebo with a pitched roof

In the summer, when we are at the dacha, we spend most of our time outdoors: working in the garden, sunbathing, eating, and having noisy gatherings with friends. In order to hide from the sun during the midday heat or protect yourself from inopportunely starting rain, a gazebo is needed on your garden plot. This is a building that serves as a recreation area, which is always ready to open its hospitable arms for the owners and their friends.

Garden centers and construction offers, looking at which you might think that this is by no means a cheap pleasure. However, the real cost of the necessary materials and work is much lower, and the result of independent work cannot be compared with ready-made standard samples. For those who are not averse to saving money and improving their woodworking skills, we have prepared detailed instructions on how to build a gazebo with a pitched roof with your own hands, which can be installed independently or attached to the house.

Foundation

Regardless of the type of foundation chosen, you should consider in advance the presence of a centralized water drainage system. It will not be superfluous to carry out a soil analysis before construction to understand what type of foundation is most suitable. The foundation must be strong and frost-resistant.

Timber is a lightweight material that does not require a solid foundation. But for two-story baths, it is worth choosing a strip foundation with a depth of up to 0.5 meters; the base of the bath should be above ground level.

Quite often, a columnar foundation is used - these are concrete beams made of blocks and bricks, erected to a certain height. They are installed at a distance of 2 meters from each other along the entire perimeter of the future bathhouse, at the intersections of load-bearing partitions, in the place where the sauna stove is installed. However, it is not recommended to install it on clay soils.

Steel tubular supports with a propeller blade are screwed into the ground below its freezing level with the same pitch as in the previous version. It can be installed even on a steep slope.

Bathhouse with terrace and billiard room 6×9

A magnificent brick bathhouse with a terrace and a stove imitation of a fireplace will serve as a real decoration for your yard.

The layout of the room is very thoughtful and comfortable and includes not only a steam room, a bathroom and a relaxation room, but even a bedroom.

The main decoration of this room is the billiard room, where you can spend a wonderful time, regardless of the season and time of day.

On the ground floor of the bathhouse there are its main components - a spacious steam room and a washing room, as well as many additional rooms for a comfortable stay.

You can enter the attic using the stairs, which are located in the corridor. The project developers suggest that this will be the ideal place to place a billiard table and comfortable armchairs.

Types of extensions to the bathhouse

Construction of an extension to a bathhouse will cost less than construction of a separate building, due to the presence of a common foundation and roof. There are several types of buildings that can be erected to an existing bathhouse.

Gazebos

The gazebo is a structure of various geometric shapes - circle, square, rectangle and polyhedron - which can be equipped with a stove, barbecue and barbecue.

Depending on the design features of the gazebo for the bathhouse, they can be represented by the following types:

Open. The bathhouse roof forms a special canopy for protection from precipitation. The structure has no walls and is equipped with support posts, a canopy, and openwork or wicker railings.
Half open. Structures with one- or two-sided walls and a curtain roof.
Closed. They are represented by pavilions equipped with panoramic windows with an open or semi-open frame design. Can be used as a living room or relaxation room.
Transformers. Functional structures, the walls of which are erected from sliding aluminum profiles.

Verandas

Structurally, the veranda resembles a gazebo, since it is a semicircular, triangular, square and oval shaped room. The veranda attached to the bathhouse will become not just an original architectural addition, but also a functional area for comfortable relaxation for visitors.

Verandas are of the following types:

Open. Structures with support pillars instead of walls and a roof overhang. An excellent option for a lean-to bathhouse.
Half open. The structures require the construction of walls and a foundation and can be built under or without a canopy.
Closed. Pavilions with walls and roof. Panoramic windows turn the extension into an open or semi-open area.

Terraces

The terrace is an open, unglazed area, decorated with a low fence around the entire perimeter. Such an extension can be built under the same roof as the bathhouse, which will provide additional protection from precipitation.

Depending on the location, bath terraces have several design options:

Construction in front of the entrance group. This is a traditional option for arranging a terrace, which involves dividing the building into functional zones: a terrace for relaxation, a dressing room for storing things, a steam room and a washing room for wellness treatments. The extension can be small (up to 7 sq. m) and spacious (up to 13 sq. m).
Construction of a free-standing structure. A similar type of terrace is installed next to the bathhouse near an artificial or natural reservoir.
Construction around the perimeter of the building. The structure has a common roof with the bathhouse, and the railings serve as a protective fence.
Construction on the second floor. A more complex version of the site, which can serve as a balcony or veranda. Requires additional waterproofing and floor insulation. It is better to build baths above the technical premises.

Restroom

The relaxation room is designed for restorative treatments, healing massages and complete relaxation.

Ready-made bathhouse projects provide for the arrangement of a relaxation room next to the steam room; in most cases, a similar function is performed by a dressing room.

When constructing a small-sized bathhouse and in order to save usable space, the room can be attached to the outside of the building. In this case, the addition of a recreation room will require the construction of a solid foundation and a reliable roof structure.

An alternative solution is to arrange a relaxation room in a closed gazebo or veranda.

Rain canopy

The most affordable and practical option for adding a bathhouse. It can be represented by the following types:

Porch canopy. Provides reliable protection of the entrance group from the negative effects of precipitation. The hanging structure is made of polycarbonate and metal sheets mounted on a frame. It is designed in the same style as the main building.
Garden shed. A stationary or removable structure that is erected near the bathhouse and serves as an open gazebo. Does not require the construction of a foundation or side walls.
Carport. The design is suitable for sauna houses that are used in the summer or on weekends. An attached open box near the bathhouse will provide additional protection for the car from precipitation.

Glazing of the veranda - subtleties and features

The veranda attached to the bathhouse is rarely built warm, but in any case it has glazing. Windows give the veranda airiness and light. You can glaze the veranda in several ways:

Full glazing;
Partial glazing.

Let's look at the features of each type in more detail.

Full glazing

With a fully glazed veranda, the walls consist of almost nothing but large windows. All windows are panoramic, in some cases considered small.

Balcony windows on a fully glazed veranda are installed along the entire perimeter.

The windows are not made to open, but for better ventilation they are made with 1–2 vents. Making full glazing yourself is difficult.

Partial glazing

Partial glazing is a structure in which 120 cm of walls are assembled from lumber or brick, and the rest is glazed. You can glaze using the type of balcony frames, an easy way to do it yourself.

The veranda can be partially glazed or completely open.

Due to the large number of windows, the veranda is always bright until sunset, and it is not necessary to add additional lighting. For large verandas with a guest room, some of the windows are covered with curtains or blinds are installed.

Selection of materials

Most builders claim that the bathhouse should be made of wood, and the best material is coniferous wood. This is a very common misconception. The fact is that coniferous wood is characterized by increased resin content, and this resin begins to emit a pungent odor under conditions of elevated temperature. That is why it is recommended to take coniferous varieties only for the construction of frame boxes, but for finishing interior decoration you should give preference to linden, alder or oak wood.

It is equally important to decide on the standard shape of the wood material. Many people use logs when constructing baths, since such buildings can work effectively in any season in a wide variety of climatic conditions.

Other consumers prefer timber. Such material is more expensive than logs. However, its operational parameters are also higher: the timber is laid faster, but cracks much less often.

In any case, both types of wood blanks are suitable for building a bathhouse with a terrace, and the final choice is only a matter of personal preference of the owner of the site.

Gas silicate blocks and foam concrete are well suited for the construction of bathhouses. These are relatively inexpensive materials that effectively solve all problems associated with the thermal insulation of a room.

The only thing that needs to be paid special attention to is the equipment for highly effective waterproofing of the walls and their high-quality putty. The air in the steam room is humid, so the walls must be reliably protected from the adverse effects of moisture

Nowadays, practically no brick baths are built, although this material is considered the most optimal for the finishing cladding of the facade of a country house; decorative brick veranda fencing also looks very stylish.

For those who are looking for original solutions for their site, we can recommend a round bathhouse with a terrace, built using environmentally friendly clay technology. All it takes is a couple of dump trucks of wood, a cart of hay and a large machine of clay.

How to install it yourself

Craftsmen who like to do everything with their own hands will most likely be happy to undertake the expansion of the bathhouse area by adding a terrace.
This is not difficult to do if the project is simple enough. Let's take a step-by-step look at the options for how you can arrange the foundation, walls and roof of your terrace. If you decide to give up some elements, don’t worry, it will be easier, you’ll do it faster.

Foundation

IMPORTANT! The foundation is determined by the soil. What does it mean? If you have already built a house and a bathhouse, then you know the geology of your site, you also know how heaving your soil is, that is, will it raise the foundation during freezing or not

What does it mean? If you have already built a house and a bathhouse, then you know the geology of your site, you also know how heaving your soil is, that is, whether it will lift the foundation during freezing or not.

Heaving soils are those that have a lot of clay in them. The more sand there is in the soil, the calmer it behaves during frosts.

So, shallow foundations (above the freezing depth) are recommended where the heaving of the soil is low (sand). Otherwise, even for a terrace you will have to deepen the foundation below the freezing depth.

Strip foundation

And since we are talking about a late extension, that is, the bathhouse already has its own foundation, and you decided to add a terrace, then you don’t need to connect it with the bathhouse, and especially if it also differs in type or depth.

So, make a separate foundation of any type, the main thing is that it supports the weight of your structure - the entire floor, walls and roof, plus snow.

The main thing is to focus on the type of soil and deepen the foundation correctly. Because you really need it to not “walk” if you are making a common roof, for example. Even if the foundations are separate and move independently, and the roof is common, there will be problems.

Walls

Walls near the terrace are, of course, rare. And even if they exist, they will be more like partitions than full-fledged walls of the thickness needed for winter.

Bathhouse with a terrace with pillars. Photo by Uralekodom

Therefore, let's assume that in most cases the load from the roof is transferred to the foundation through supports - racks, columns or pillars. And if there are walls, they are light.

In this case, the cross-section of the supports will also have to be calculated, as well as the foundation. Don’t skip this step; do the calculations yourself using online construction calculators, or trust the specialists.

In general, two options emerged: with the roof supported on one of the bath walls and without it.

But now we are talking about walls and supports, so in the second case the number of supports will double. However, this may be a reasonable solution if the soil is mobile and the foundation has not been properly buried.

What to do if you decide to make the extension yourself? Leave a gap of several centimeters between the terrace and the bathhouse. And then fill this gap with polyurethane foam. Just remember to paint or cover it so that the foam is not destroyed by ultraviolet radiation.

Roof

Let's look at the options again. If the extension is located perpendicular to the length of the ridge, then you can extend the roof along the gable - lengthen the ridge, add rafters, support them on the frame, and it on the posts. In this case, the roof is single.

The second option is when the extension goes along the ridge. In this case, the fastening can be either on the mauerlat of the bathhouse, but this will require partial disassembly of the roof. However, you will have to disassemble it anyway, because most likely you will have to cut the overhangs.

So, either you put the rafters on the bathhouse’s mauerlat, or secure them in U-shaped brackets. The brackets are attached to the wall using anchors, forming a reliable support for the rafters (of course, the U is inverted). In both cases, you need to be sure of the foundation.

BY THE WAY! An alternative to modern brackets is to make grooves in the wall, but this is still a thing of the past. Another option is to fasten the beam along the wall with anchors, and place the rafters of the terrace on it and secure it with corners.

It was said above that along the ridge you can also build a shed roof, which continues (albeit at a different angle) the slope of the bathhouse roof, or you can make a gable roof that will be perpendicular to the ridge of the bathhouse. In this case, the terrace must inevitably have its own reliable Mauerlat or top frame.

IMPORTANT! Don't take risks with general roofing unless you're confident in the foundation. Again, we have detailed materials on the construction of single-pitch and gable roofs - we recommend that you read it if you want to do everything yourself

Again, we have detailed materials on the construction of single-pitched and double-pitched roofs - we recommend that you read it if you want to do everything yourself.

Lighting

This issue requires a special approach. Regardless of the design and size of the luminaires, the general rule is to use safe products for interior fittings at the correct height in relation to hazardous areas. You cannot decorate the inside of a bathhouse with chandeliers with open shades. You can decorate it beautifully with built-in lighting. Here, too, you can use the zoning technique.

For example, you can designate a washroom with central lighting, supplementing it with safe-type auxiliary lighting, which includes LEDs. If you use fiber optic threads and LED strip, you can create unique composite lighting inside the bathhouse.

At the same time, it will not release mercury vapor into the air, like conventional energy-saving lamps. In addition, you can choose any shade of glow from such lamps if you decorate the interior of the bathhouse or one of its rooms with the RGB variety.

We need options with lattice fencing or closed shades made of durable glass, which can be located at a distance of 2.3 m from the ceiling and at least 60 cm from the source of water and steam. A good solution would be spotlights built into wall or ceiling panels.

In the next video you will see the stages of building a bathhouse with a gazebo under one roof.

Installation of the gazebo frame

While the foundation hardens, without wasting time, mark the frame elements, saw them and process them with an electric planer. Remember, in order to set the angle of inclination of the roof slopes, the front vertical posts must be higher than the rear ones. For example, if you want a ceiling of 2.3 m, then at the peak the roof should have a height of 3 m. When the foundation hardens, begin assembly in the following order:

Remove the formwork from the posts and install waterproofing on them. To do this, cut 30x30 cm squares from roofing felt and place them on each support in two layers. You can coat the heads with bitumen.
Install the bottom frame trim. To do this, the ends of the beam are processed so that they are fastened according to the tongue-and-groove principle and tightened with metal staples.

Align the vertical posts of the frame so as to set the angle of inclination of the gazebo roof. There should be six of them, like the foundation pillars. While there is no top trim, strengthen them with temporary struts so that the racks stand strictly vertical.

Secure the tops of the posts with strapping. It is performed in the same way as the bottom one. If it is more convenient for you to use metal corners for fastening, use them. Make sure that the rectangular shape of the gazebo is maintained; measure the corners with a building level. Mount the floor joists on boards in increments of 80-100 cm. Please note that the greater the distance between them, the thicker the boards should be. Once the joists are in place, move on to laying the floor. To do this, you can use a special tongue-and-groove deck board, however, its price is quite high. To save money, lay a regular edged board processed with a plane.

Install the railings from the timber, attaching its corners to the vertical posts. If the project drawing calls for cladding of part of the openings, we do that too. Decorative cladding made of slats with gaps looks very impressive: it will protect from the sun and leave a feeling of free space.

At this point, the assembly of the frame is completed, it is time to build the roof.

Selection of materials

When choosing a building material for an extension, it is not necessary to consider its identity with the house. In this matter, you can be guided by budgetary possibilities, practicality, and aesthetic components. Stone, brick, wood - all these materials combine well with each other. For example, a wooden veranda with a pitched slate roof can be attached to a block bathhouse. Some spectacular projects are equipped with a glass roof, allowing maximum light into the room.

For those who have a limited budget, there is a good option for a frame veranda. This method involves the quick assembly of ready-made panels with windows and doorways. The blocks are made from beams and boards to order, since they must coincide with the poured foundation and the adjacent wall of the bathhouse. Finishing can be done on finished surfaces.

To build a veranda, they turn to popular building products.

Brick. Durable, durable and beautiful material that does not require finishing. It goes well with a bathhouse made of blocks, brick or stone. It is used for winter extensions, but sometimes columns and low walls are used for summer options.

Stone. To support the complex of other stone buildings on the site, it is also used to build a winter veranda. In most cases, they resort to artificial stone. It has a respectable appearance, good strength and durability. Compared to natural materials, it benefits in cost.

Tree. A wooden extension will suit a bathhouse made of any material. Wood fits perfectly into the landscape design of a suburban area, since it itself is part of nature. The walls are endowed with low thermal conductivity, they are aesthetically pleasing and can serve as both a summer veranda and a winter version. Wood is easy to work with, but the finished structure should be treated with antifungal compounds, as well as a protective layer of varnish or paint.

Other. In addition to natural materials, modern lightweight, fire-resistant products can be used to build a veranda. These include foam blocks, twin blocks, aerated concrete, ceramic blocks, expanded clay concrete and other building materials. There are many of them on sale, they have a reasonable price and can be used for self-installation.

Features of the foundation and roof of a combined brick utility block

If you have started projects for a summer kitchen combined with a bathhouse, then you must understand that the foundation and roof are combined. There will be no difficulties with this during the creation of the project; additional models will not be needed, because the building is integral.

Design the foundation as a strip or columnar type, although it is better to choose the latter option, because it is preferable for a living space. It removes moisture better and does not create communication problems. For small projects you can use a solid slab, but if the soil is reliable, there will be no flooding in the spring.

The kitchen in the bathhouse is carried out similarly to the living quarters, the material is chosen the same so that there is a single style. In areas with frequent precipitation, a covering is used on the rafter system. A flat roof is almost never erected because it drains rain less well. Provide grooves through which water flows.

A fabulous gazebo with a kitchen is a good solution

Varieties and options

Let's consider projects from the smallest to the most spacious and their possible layout options:

3x3 m. Even in such a tiny bathhouse, a washing and steam room of 1.5 by 1.5 m, as well as a spacious relaxation room of 3 by 1.5 m, will fit well.
3x4 m. A project that accommodates a fairly spacious steam room and dressing room. The latter in this case serves as both a locker room and a resting place at the same time. You can often find bathhouses in the country in this exact area.
3x5 m. Already more spacious layout: a large relaxation room, a spacious steam room and even space for a shower.
3x8 m. An elongated version of the layout, reminiscent of a suite. It all starts with the terrace, then in succession there is a dressing room, a relaxation room, a shower room, and a steam room.
4x4 m. Another small project, but it can already accommodate a separate washing room, in addition to a relaxation room and a steam room.

4x5 m. In the layout of this bathhouse, preference is given to a spacious steam room, but there is also a lot of space left for a relaxation room.
5x5 m. A large recreation room allows you to receive a significant number of guests. It is characterized by the optimal size of the steam room and a small space for a shower.
6x3 m. In this project, the space is divided into a relaxation room and a steam room. There is also a small vestibule to prevent heat from escaping from the room.
6x4 m. The layout allows you to attach an attic, which provides additional opportunities for relaxation. The drawing also shows that the washing room and steam room are quite spacious, and the relaxation room opens up the possibility of accommodating more visitors.
6x6 m. Two-story bathhouse with a large relaxation room in the attic of the 2nd floor, shower and toilet, steam room on the first floor. This plan quite claims to be a summer guest house.

In case of limited finances, it is worth focusing on one-story projects of small footage: 3x4, 3x6 or 4x6. These optimal plans are easy to implement with your own hands.

Where to build a bathhouse - competent selection of location

Any construction on a personal plot must be coordinated with the relevant local and district authorities. When placing a building on a development plan, you should take into account the distances from the bathhouse to the rest of the buildings around, in accordance with sanitary standards and rules for the development of personal plots and planning of residential buildings. For example, SNiP 30-02-97 establishes the rules for the development of personal plots, SP 11-106-97 specifies the distances from objects, and also contains an algorithm for registering and coordinating the placement of buildings on the development plan.

Here are some excerpts from them:

the distance from the bathhouse to the fence must be at least 3 m;
if there is a well on the site, the distance from it to the bathhouse should be at least 12 m to prevent contamination of the well water;
the distance from the bathhouse to the house should be at least 8 m.

For practical reasons, it is best to locate the bathhouse in the backyard on a hill to facilitate the removal of water from the washing room and steam room.

Distances between objects on personal plots: 1.2 - residential building, 3 - bathhouse, 4 - gazebo, 5 - toilet, 6 - well, 7 - tall tree, 8 - low tree, 9 - bushes, 10 - border of the green zone, 11 – road, 12 – fenceSource zaborprofi.com

What a bathhouse could be like

Construction of a bathhouse is a responsible and costly undertaking.

Such a building is installed on a reliable foundation; in addition, it is important to think through the arrangement of the necessary communications, take into account sanitary and environmental standards, and pay attention to the fire safety of the building. When starting to build a building, you must:

choose a suitable location;
select the appropriate material;
make drawings;
decide on the performers;
buy everything you need.

Bathhouse project with attic and terrace

Table. Requirements for the location of the bathhouse.

An object or structure in relation to which the placement of a bathhouse is regulated	Minimum distance, m
Residential building	8
Wooden outbuildings	8…12
Neighboring plot	1

In addition, you cannot build a structure for collecting wastewater from a bathhouse complex closer than 4 meters from the border with neighbors.

Bathhouse with terrace

Prices for various types of timber

timber

In addition to the listed requirements, it is recommended to follow a few more rules, which will help make the operation of the new building as comfortable as possible:

lowlands and areas of flooding during spring floods are not the best solution for choosing a site for a building;
The best place to build a bathhouse is in an area where groundwater lies as deep as possible;
the building should not be visible to strangers, it should also be protected from drafts;
the construction of the foundation should not be interfered with by utilities.

Bathhouse planning is a process that precedes its construction

Before starting construction, it is recommended to conduct geological exploration in order to select the correct foundation design. It depends both on the type of soil and on the type of building itself. In some situations, you can limit yourself to a columnar foundation; more often you have to pour a strip foundation. If you want to start construction immediately, without waiting for the concrete to gain strength, it is best to choose a pile structure.

Spacious relaxation complex, including relaxation rooms, a bathhouse, a terrace with a barbecue

Having decided on the location of the building, you can begin to think about its structure.

It is important to pay attention to all the nuances:

dimensions of the building;
appearance;
planning;
types of equipment, furniture, etc.

The operating conditions of the bathhouse differ from those that most buildings have to face.

Several points are of great importance when building a bathhouse.

The height of the ceilings, comfortable for staying in the bathhouse, is at least 200 cm, the size of the doorways: 180 x 80 cm. It is best to orient the entrance to the south side, there will be less snowdrifts there in winter (if the bathhouse is not used in winter, this does not matter ), and the windows face west. Wood that is highly resinous cannot be used for interior cladding. Aspen, poplar or alder are suitable

They conduct heat poorly and have decent moisture resistance.

Bathhouse with a terrace made of round timber

It is good if there is a sewerage system on the site. Otherwise, you will have to prepare a structure for collecting wastewater and filtering it. The ventilation of the room and the chimney damper system must be thought out.

Frame bathhouse 4 by 6 with veranda

What is usually placed in the bathhouse

The functionality of the bath complex may be different. The standard layout of a bathhouse includes a steam room, shower, toilet and relaxation room.

Bathhouse project 6x4

The size of the steam room for comfortable accommodation of several people is 6 square meters. m. Shelves must be of such a size and placement that you can sit or lie on them without experiencing inconvenience.

The stove can be brick, which is the best option for producing light steam, or metal, which does not require much time to heat up, but the steam from it is characterized by increased hardness. Install electric or traditional, wood-burning models.

Types of metal sauna stoves

If the size of the building allows, installing a compact pool would be a good solution. Taking a dip in cool water after a steam room is very good for your health.

Bathhouse project with a swimming pool

To expand the possibilities for organizing leisure time, a good option is to place a billiard room. This opportunity usually arises when a second floor, or at least an attic, is installed above the bathhouse complex. In this case, you can more intelligently use the territory of a suburban area without taking up useful free space.

Construction of a building

Building a bathhouse is not a long process. Therefore, this structure can be installed first and live there while the construction of the main residential building is underway. In addition, everything necessary for living can be provided at once: a small kitchen, sleeping places and a bathroom.

Project of a bathhouse made of logs 6x9 m

The terrace is usually made open, limiting the perimeter with only a small fence. However, you can completely isolate it by installing, for example, glazing. An interesting solution when constructing a terrace is a sliding glass wall, which allows you to combine the living room with the terrace.

A barbecue on the terrace will allow you to concentrate all the necessary elements of a comfortable stay in one place.

A sauna with a gazebo and barbecue (grill table, barbecue) would be an excellent solution

Stages of work

Step 1. Site preparation.

Step 2. Construction of a foundation (its type is determined by the type of soil, load, time allotted for the work and financial capabilities), which can be monolithic, columnar, strip or pile.

Step 3. Construction of a bathhouse frame with a terrace.

The process of building a bathhouse with a terrace

Step 4. Installation of the roof structure.

Step 5. Cladding the building and insulating it.

Step 6. Installation of the floor.

Step 7. Installation of the stove and chimney (it is not needed for the electric model).

Step 8. Interior decoration.

Step 9. Conducting communications.

Bathhouse project with attic and terrace

The most important question that needs to be resolved when starting work is what to build a bathhouse from, as well as a terrace for it. In addition, the purpose of the building imposes some additional requirements for both construction and finishing.

Materials from which a bathhouse and terrace can be made

The extension must fit harmoniously into the overall architectural ensemble. Often it is made from the same building material as the bathhouse itself. Or from a design that matches it. The choice may be influenced by: the dimensions of the future building, the place intended for its installation, the material aspect.

The material must provide a good microclimate in the premises. It requires high resistance to temperature changes and high humidity levels. The environmental aspect must also be taken into account. No harmful substances should be released into the atmosphere under the influence of steam.

A wooden bath has many advantages over a brick, block or sandwich panel

Most often, baths are built from wood. These can be logs or timber; frame structures in which wood is combined with other types of materials are also popular. But when using wood, it is necessary to pay attention to its treatment against the influence of climatic factors, and also, using special impregnations, to increase the resistance of the structure to fire.

Ceramic brick remains popular.

Wood-burning sauna project

Not so long ago, products made from various types of concrete appeared: gas, expanded clay, slag, and foam blocks are also actively used today in the construction of bathhouse complexes. All of them have both advantages and disadvantages, which should be taken into account when drawing up a project.

What types of extensions are there and tips for choosing a location?

The main types of extensions can be considered closed and open. The first version is a glazed veranda, in which you can comfortably sit in both winter and summer. Its main advantage is the presence of closed walls, which are often made using double-glazed windows to make them transparent.

This design, in the presence of heating means, makes it possible to arrange a living corner, dining room or recreation area for spending time in the cold season, for example, in winter or late autumn. Also, if you equip a swimming pool in such a design, you will not have to make an ice hole in the pond (if there is one) in order to cool off in the water after the steam room.

The open version of the extension, which is most often called a gazebo or terrace, is usually used for feasts or simply relaxing in the warm season. Due to the fact that the walls are not covered with glass, the room can be covered with snow in a strong wind or flooded with water during rain, but all this can be solved with the help of the right selection of location or thoughtful design.

Open extensionSource stroykauglich.ru

When planning a sauna, you should carefully select the entrance location, since it will be easier to attach a gazebo to the bathhouse with your own hands if there is a lot of free space near the door. It is recommended to make a veranda in the shade of trees, as this will help reduce the heating of the room in the summer.

If you plan to use the steam room in winter, then the exit from the veranda should be located on the south side to reduce the likelihood of the passage being covered with snow during heavy precipitation. Also, if there are bodies of water near the sauna, it is recommended to build an extension not far from it, since you can save on the pool and plunge into cold water after the steam room (for those who like hardening).

In winter, in order to conveniently get from home to the bathhouse, you can make a veranda as a connecting structure between the sauna and living quarters. This construction option is only suitable if the distance from one door to another is no more than 10 m. If it is larger, then the structure may not have a very pleasant appearance and will also be too expensive.

An example of connecting a steam room and a house using a verandaSource archmasters.ru

When thinking through a design plan, you should immediately choose what type of building will be used: open or closed, since many design solutions depend on this. For example, if you plan to use a bathhouse and a veranda in winter, then the roof should be made one. You can also make an extension next to the bathhouse so that they are not connected. This way you can choose a more convenient place for the gazebo, which will not depend on the entrance to the steam room.

Enclosed veranda with partial glazingSource dekormyhome.ru

Making an extension: where to start

Before starting construction of a frame extension to the house, decide on its location. On the north or east side it is advisable to place a pantry or utility room, on the south or west - a bedroom or living room (then there will be a lot of light in the room, during the day the sun will warm up the frame extension, so you will save on heating).

If the extension contains a bedroom or living room, then build it on the south side - this way you can save a little on heating

This plan must be submitted to the technical inventory bureau of your locality. Of course, not all homeowners run to BTI to organize a frame extension. But in vain! If checked, the illegal building will most likely be required to be demolished. Do you need such problems?

As practice shows, BTI specialists will not create obstacles and will quickly approve the project (within a maximum of 10 working days).

Permission from the BTI for an extension to the house will be issued within 10 days. Provided that the application meets all established requirements, and the construction meets technical standards

Individual projects

When developing individual projects, architects will be able to take into account all the customer’s preferences, the features of the layout of the dacha area and the size of the buildings. Using modern finishing materials, specialists create original solutions for the entertainment area in the country. So, you can install French glass, and thereby partially turn it into a veranda.

Multi-level structures are used when the site is created from several floors. This option is good for a small area. For a classic Russian-style steam room, they offer a standard design that includes guest apartments, a place to relax, prepare barbecue, and a locker room where clothes are left before washing. Such a space can be used for household needs when the bathhouse is not heated. You can make the object two-story. In this case, the guest rooms are located on the top floor.

How to choose the right type?

Architectural bureaus offer ready-made developments with an extension, and can also create an individual plan. When choosing the appropriate type of architectural appearance, you need to proceed from the size of the locker room, steam room, veranda, dining room, guest room and the number of people who should fit in them.

An indoor space with a total area of 8 m2 will be optimal for summer holidays. However, if you plan to invite a large number of guests, then a larger room is needed.

When developing a project, a number of nuances should be taken into account:

seasonality of use;
number of visitors;
layout;
material;
construction cost;
location of buildings on the site.

When choosing the appropriate type, you should take into account the intensity of use of such buildings. If you plan to steam only in the summer, you can save on insulation and a dressing room.

If the steam room will be used in the winter, then it is necessary to provide for a convenient location of the entrance at the stage of developing the drawings.

If you choose the right layout of the premises, you can reduce construction costs. By developing a spacious open structure for barbecue, you can save on a guest room.

Example of a terrace design

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By contacting a construction organization, you can choose your favorite bathhouse designs with a relaxation room and a terrace from the catalog

But what to look for when choosing a material for a bath, see the following video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sskz64a8AJg

There are quite a lot of options, but among them we can conditionally distinguish three, taking as a basis the number of storeys of the building and its size: one-story baths; two-story or bathhouses with an attic; bath cottages.

One-story baths

In fact, they are both small houses with a minimum set of rooms (steam room and washing room), providing a comfortable pastime, and large one-story houses with an expanded set of rooms, including bathrooms and rest rooms. In addition, the recreation area can be moved outside the bathhouse to a terrace or veranda. When choosing a project for a large one-story bathhouse with a barbecue area, you don’t have to worry about where to accommodate vacationing guests, since the recreation area is divided into two parts - a room inside the bathhouse and a terrace.

One-story bathhouse with a minimum number of roomsSource ro.decorexpro.com

Two-story baths

Bathhouses with a full second floor are extremely rare - more often they are called bathhouses with an attic. In any case, thanks to the presence of an additional floor, the usable building area increases and two rest rooms can be made: one on the first floor, the second on the second. Thanks to the additional space, the bathhouse can accommodate a larger number of vacationers, which is an excellent option for relaxing with a large group. An inexpensive project for a two-story bathhouse with a terrace involves the presence of two lounges and a terrace.

Bathhouse with attic and terrace. Plan of the 1st and 2nd floorsSource dachmir.ru

Bath cottages

These are large bath complexes with outdoor recreation areas, several indoor recreation rooms, bedrooms, a swimming pool and a kitchen. This is a place to relax not only with your body, but also with your soul. Most often, such a complex is built for subsequent rental. Maintenance of such a building requires large expenses, which is unprofitable for private use.

Bath complex with an area of 250 m²Source makemone.ru

Peculiarities

A spacious terrace is perhaps the biggest dream of any metropolis resident who values outdoor recreation in the company of close friends.
However, if your cottage is not equipped with a veranda, as is often the case in old private houses and modern standard cottages, then you can compensate for this shortcoming and build a bathhouse in the yard, equipping it with a functional recreation area. Thanks to this, you can solve several problems at once:

the presence of a bathhouse “without leaving home”;
the presence of a terrace, which can be used as an ordinary gazebo, where you can arrange intimate gatherings in pleasant company;
a practical solution to the problem of organizing friendly or family leisure;
if necessary, solving the ill-fated “housing issue”.

In addition, the joint construction of a bathhouse and a terrace allows you to maintain a single architectural style and comply with the concept of landscape design throughout the entire site. There is no need to connect separately located objects with paths, and this significantly increases the total usable area of the land plot, which can be used for a flower bed, rockery or lawn.

Special attention should be paid to the fact that connecting a terrace with a bathhouse is much more difficult than constructing them at the same time. If you are determined to combine two functional buildings, then it is worth considering the basic aspects of this technological process

If you are determined to combine two functional buildings, then it is worth considering the basic aspects of this technological process.

It is optimal to build a veranda only after the building has completed its shrinkage, after which a columnar foundation is installed and the perimeter of the building is erected on it.

To reduce the likelihood of distortions, the terrace can simply not be connected to the main wall of the bathhouse complex, and all gaps that appear can be masked using polyurethane foam or using sliding fasteners.

It is better to arrange the roof separately for both structural elements, and to prevent water from pouring in between the roof of the bathhouse and the covering of the veranda, an L-shaped ebb is installed. It is placed 2-3 cm above the terrace and mounted to a log frame.

Bathhouse projects with a terrace and barbecue: photos of different options

A finished bathhouse with a veranda or terrace can look completely different:

One-story bathhouse made of foam blocks with a large terrace and barbecueSource pinterest.com

Sauna made of rounded wood with an attached gazebo for barbecueSource proektanti.ru

A closed veranda to the bathhouse, photo below, will allow you to relax in comfort even in winter:

Bathhouse made of timber with a veranda and barbecueSource lesstroy.net

Small sauna with terrace and barbecue under one roofSource www.pinterest.at

Bathhouse with terrace and gazebo with barbecueSource 9ban.ru

Small sauna with barbecue areaSource divosrub.ru

An example of finishing a terrace with a barbecueSource krov-torg.ru

One-story bathhouse with barbecueSource viq.lebucos.ru.net

Project of a bathhouse complex with an additional outdoor recreation area, barbecue and swimming poolSource realtor.com

A cozy bathhouse with an unusual roof, a large relaxation area and a barbecueSource tehno-mashina.ru

Interior Design Ideas

The interior decoration of the bathhouse should be as hygienic and safe as possible. The same applies to the space of the closed terrace. The open area is made resistant to external weather conditions - its parts are varnished and painted in different colors. The cramped the interior spaces, the lighter the finishing is required; to expand the space even more, mirrors are suitable - in wet rooms they are coated with special compounds that prevent fogging.

Wooden buildings are most often decorated with house carvings - they are present on the railings, roof edges, and in the design of windows. To diversify the interior design, wood of different shades is used. The bathhouse, decorated in the style of an old Russian hut, looks interesting - it has the appearance of a log house, with rough “clumsy” interior decor, good-quality benches along the walls, and “antique” wooden tubs. The steam room space itself is prohibited from painting or varnishing - most of these compositions release all kinds of poisons when heated.

The brick bathhouse is decorated with wrought iron railings, stands for firewood, and a fireplace with metal shutter doors. The roof of a building in ethnic style is covered with reeds and straw. A bathhouse in a modern style has practically no decorations - everything that is in it is as simple as possible in form and strictly functional. The round building with a terrace looks very original, but its full design can only be done by true masters of their craft - the interior design, the shape of each room here must be appropriate.

Furniture that suits different styles is made of wood, with forged legs, or wicker rattan. For spacious rooms, as well as for families with children, swing benches will be useful

A flat screen TV or a computer with a game console is sometimes placed in the relaxation room - it is important that such a room does not have high humidity, which can damage expensive electrical appliances

Which material to choose?

Of course, the best material for a bathhouse is natural wood. Including one that combines a barbecue area and a gazebo under one roof. Of course, one project can use several types of both natural wood materials and their derivatives, but care should be taken to ensure that the visual design does not look eclectic. In addition, working with wood is very easy: you can build a frame bathhouse with your own hands in about 3-4 weeks, depending on how you work with the foundation. Let's look at the most popular wood derivatives.

Rounded log

versatility;
low cost;
excellent for organizing baths with integrated relaxation areas;
has suitable characteristics to cope with the required temperature loads.

Wooden beam

very easy to use material;
allows you to create the desired comfort in the room;
easy to process;
emits a pleasant smell, which is usually called “country”;
inexpensive and practical.

In addition to natural wood and its derivatives discussed above, you should also pay attention to the following 3 materials:

foam blocks are a very cheap and lightweight material that is convenient for non-professionals to work with, but requires very good steam and waterproofing; you can make a bathhouse from foam blocks with your own hands very quickly and save a lot of money;
brick is a very good option, which has, perhaps, ideal heat resistance, but also puzzles the owner with the issues of developing a vapor barrier layer;
stone is the most durable and strong material, but very expensive, so it is best to use stone to decorate the facade of a bathhouse or gazebo, but select rocks that are organically combined in color and pattern.

Design options

To have a pleasant time in a bathhouse with a terrace, you should carefully approach the design of the interior and outdoor area. Often the inside of the room is lined with clapboard of a certain tone. It is better to choose soft shades that will set you up for relaxation.

It is necessary to ensure that there are no large protrusions or sharp corners in the rooms. Even if there is enough space in the washroom, steam room or relaxation room, a person in a relaxed state can accidentally touch the ledge and get injured. For the same reason, care must be taken to ensure that the floors are not slippery.

It is better to use natural materials for interior decoration. Modern ones, such as plastic, are not friendly with a bathhouse, as they can melt or begin to emit unpleasant odors. Even if they do not poison, the holiday experience will be ruined.

In the bathhouse you need to provide all the necessary accessories: brooms, hats, aromatic oils, shampoos, soap, washcloths. It is good to allocate a convenient shelf under them, which is always easy to reach.

For lighting, it is better not to use bright lamps, which do not allow you to tune in to relaxation. It is better to let the light be yellow and soft.

The design of the outdoor area is also of great importance. It may have thick curtains that isolate the terrace space from the hot sun or cold. Sliding elements made of glass or polycarbonate can be used here. Thanks to this, the terrace can be used almost all year round.

The important part is the oven on the terrace. The overall impression of a bathhouse with a terrace largely depends on its structure and design. A separate foundation is laid for the barbecue. The oven is made of refractory bricks on a high base. When building it, it is better to provide a niche for storing a small supply of firewood.

As for the occurrence of smoke, a separate chimney with a high pipe is created to remove it, so that the unpleasant smell and fumes do not spread throughout the terrace and bathhouse.

It is better to lay the floor around with tiles, since if a spark hits its surface, it will definitely not catch fire. Although the floor along the entire terrace can be laid out with it. If it echoes the blind area near the house, this will give unity to the architectural design on the site.

To make the terrace look elegant, it is a good idea to arrange a flower garden around it. Beautiful flowers will look even better against the background, for example, of the carved sheathing of the decorative wall of the extension, pleasing the eyes of those gathered to relax.

Finishing

The finishing of the extension outside and inside can be done with various materials. Since the surfaces are not exposed to aggressive factors, restrictions in the choice of consumables are removed.

Internal

Features of interior decoration:

It is important to prepare the surfaces in advance so that the decorative material does not collapse. It is cheaper to decorate the steam room with pine clapboard. The lining can be combined with ceramic tiles and natural stone.

External

Exterior finishing features:

External decorative finishing is not needed for brick and wood

It is important to coat wooden surfaces with an antiseptic. For foam and gas blocks you can use different finishing materials. Popular options are decorative brick, metal or plastic siding.

Building an extension to a bathhouse is a common way to add useful space. During construction, you can use different materials. The dimensions of the additional premises are selected depending on the amount of free space on the site and financial capabilities.