A bathhouse with a utility block under one roof: projects with a barn and a toilet, a woodshed

Basics of joint construction of a bathhouse with a utility block

According to the standard, a bathhouse with a utility block is built on the same foundation, where a small extension is made with all the necessary communications.
Also, this block can be introduced in advance into the construction plan as another room of the building. Such a bath is subject to a larger set of conditions that must be met in order to obtain an effective, reliable and safe complex. We are talking about the following nuances:

separate entrances and exits should be provided for the extension, which will significantly increase the safety of visitors;
care should be taken to provide separate water supply branches to the utility block with bathhouse and toilet, since the usual container above the sauna stove is not enough to ensure a regular supply of water to all rooms;
additional arrangement of the heating system will make it possible to use the extension, like a bathhouse, in the winter;
The roof will be most effective only if it is shared between both buildings;
a thorough fire safety check will allow the complex building to be used without risk to visitors;
Sewer outlets must be created separately for the bathhouse and utility block. It is also worth finding out in advance whether the bathhouse needs to be registered and, if necessary, taking the necessary measures.

The advantages of such buildings, combined according to all the rules, are quite obvious:

you can equip an extension for a kitchen block, which is very much appreciated if you spend much more time in the bathhouse than 1.5-2 hours;
an additional toilet is installed that will not create discomfort inside the main building;
The expanded space allows all preparations for receiving guests to be carried out in the annex, and the relaxation room can be used as a real living room.

It is also worth deciding in advance what exactly will be the main building: a utility block or a bathhouse. Some may think that there is not much difference, but in fact the design and its use will be very different between the two options.

Standard designs for bathhouses with a utility block involve the use of an extension as an additional room, where it will be possible to do a number of things that were previously inaccessible due to lack of space and lack of equipment in the bathhouse. It makes sense to make the main utility block only in the conditions of a summer cottage, where there is no large space for the construction of a full-fledged bathhouse. But such a bathhouse for a dacha will still not be superfluous.

Solving the problem of lack of space on the site

The plan of such a one-story “bathhouse-barn” structure is quite simple, which allows for some deviations in size and even the organization of a porch at the entrance (see description in the text)

The main, as it is fashionable to say today, pilot option for combining a bathhouse and a utility room could be the following, tested in more than a dozen implementations:

A – hallway – dressing room, note that the stove is controlled from the steam room, but the wall of the stove opens into the hallway, which ensures its reliable heating;
B – washing room, there is a small window - windows in the working rooms of the baths are either absent or small in size (in the proposed version 50 by 40 cm), which allows for better control of heat transfer;
C – steam room – traditional floor and stove, there is everything for a true connoisseur of relaxation “with a park”, please note that in the proposed implementation there is no window in the steam room, this is the unspoken rule of all steam rooms for all designers;
D – a barn, or, well, a utility room with an area of 4 sq.m., in such an area you can place a small machine; appreciate the thoughtful and forward-thinking approach of the proposed solution - the barn with its pile of metal has no contact with moisture-rich rooms; of course, thermal insulation and vapor permeability must be ensured at the highest level, however, such a division indicates a subtle understanding of the situation by the developers;

Perhaps the heroes of “Kalina Krasnaya” steamed in such a bathhouse, simply attached to a barn, but those days of 40 years ago are still gone and today you most likely won’t have to agonize over the question of how to attach a barn to a bathhouse

E – porch, and this is another plus of the proposed project.

Helpful advice! But the main positive feature of the proposal is the installation of the entire structure on piles. Here, a more expensive and reliable option was chosen - square-section concrete piles. Although for such a structure as a one-story bathhouse, it is quite possible to use metal pipes, they are more convenient to install, and the load capacity will fully meet the objectives of the structure. The main thing is that piles are an ideal way to deal with unreliable, heaving soils and the main way to reliably ventilate a structure, which is very important for bathhouses.

Design Features

The technology for constructing the proposed bathhouse with a barn is so well developed that usually a team of 2-3 people undertakes to build it in no more than a working week. And the price for all this pleasure will disappear after putting the barn in order - no more than 300 thousand rubles.

Here are some more useful technical characteristics of this combination of a bathhouse and a barn:

for external walls, planed timber measuring (mm) 95 by 145 is used;
for the steam room - aspen lining;
size of concrete piles – 200 x 200 x 400 mm;
distance between pedestals – 200 mm;
number of pedestals – 9 (8 around the perimeter and one in the middle of the building);
roofing material must be used on top of the piles as waterproofing;
means of insulation between the beams - jute;
vapor barrier in the steam room is provided by special bath foil;
50 mm insulation is used both on the floor and on the ceiling of the bathhouse;
all joints, bottom and top, are covered with skirting boards;
on the outside the roof is sheathed with pine clapboard;
ceiling height inside – 225 cm;

As in the “shortest joke” from Yuri Nikulin: “Bathhouse, locker room across the road.” Outside the city, this is no longer a joke, especially if you made a bathhouse from a barn with your own hands

wall thickness – 95 mm;
height of the ridge of the bathhouse – 150 cm;
for the roof, ondulin is used in three colors - green, red or brown;
floor characteristics:

roughing thickness - 20 mm;
steam and waterproofing material – glassine;
insulation material - URSA 50 mm;
floorboard - 27 mm tongue and groove;

ceiling characteristics: material – European standard “B” grade lining;
insulation material for baths – URSA, 50 mm;

window dimensions: 800 x 800 mm – double glazing, two windows; 600 x 600 mm – one.

The washing room has a shower and drainage system.

Helpful advice! Please note. The proposed sauna option does not include a stove in the standard mandatory delivery. Its selection and installation is made upon separate order. We advise you not to forget about this condition and be sure to inquire about how to install the stove in the bathhouse when searching for a contractor. The decision to install must be made in advance. Some contractors are ready to install any stove proposed by the customer, but this usually requires approval.

Any project of a bathhouse with a barn requires a particularly careful attitude to the foundation - creating a parameter around the perimeter is a very good option

Cost calculation

The cost of a bathhouse with a utility unit consists of many factors, and it can fluctuate in different regions of Russia. If we average the price range, we can say that a standard structure with an area of 18–20 square meters will cost, depending on the materials used, the following amounts:

from unprocessed logs - 500 - 600 thousand rubles;
made of brick (gas block, foam block) - 900 thousand - one million rubles;
from laminated veneer lumber - 1100 - 1200 thousand rubles;
from rounded logs - 500 - 600 thousand rubles;
from profiled timber - 400 - 500 thousand rubles;
from simple timber - 300 - 400 thousand rubles.

The building, erected using frame-panel technology, will cost about 800 thousand rubles. Arranging a strip foundation for a building will require additional financial investments of approximately 200 thousand rubles.

We insulate the room

Of course, the main thing for a bathhouse is insulation. It is for this reason that it is necessary to initially carry out external insulation, after which, proceed to the internal arrangement. In order to create the ideal features of warmth and comfort, we will need:

Mineral wool as insulation;
Specialized sandwich panels for room insulation.

Instead of panels, other decorative materials can be used. Warming process:

Clean the wall thoroughly;
We use specialized profiles for subsequent finishing of walls with mineral wool;
We fix the mineral wool;
We fix the decorative material.

We suggest you read: How to make a door from boards with your own hands

In principle, there is nothing difficult, but still, it is very important to act strictly according to the established plan in order to get truly gorgeous results and high quality coating

General recommendations

You can make an expanded clay concrete block with your own hands; for this you will need sand, cement and expanded clay. With the help of vibrating pressing and steaming machines, finished products are made suitable for various house constructions. The use of expanded clay blocks for the construction of agricultural buildings, ancillary structures, namely a barn, is relevant.

Due to the foamed and fired clay in the composition of expanded clay, the lightness and strength of blocks made from this solution is ensured. Expanded clay concrete has thermal insulation properties and is recommended for the construction of buildings in areas with hot and cold climates.

When building sheds from this material, it is worth remembering its high porosity; for this, the walls are covered with a waterproofing layer. Due to the lightness and large size of expanded clay blocks, installing walls in a barn will not take much time and effort.

It is recommended to build walls in 2 blocks, and install partitions in one.

Design of a bathhouse combined with a utility room

Today there are many ready-made projects for country saunas/baths combined with a utility unit. They differ in overall dimensions, number of interior spaces, materials used and, as a result, complexity of implementation and final cost. But it’s quite possible, with some skills, to create your own.

When designing such structures, some construction nuances should be taken into account:

materials used for the construction of walls and decoration of premises must ensure safe operation of both the bathhouse and the utility room. For example, timber will be the best option for a one-story building;
Separate entrances to premises for various purposes must be provided, which will allow for both simultaneous and separate operation;
Depending on the purpose of the sauna extension, additional points must also be taken into account. For example, if there is a shower compartment, you need to provide a cold water supply and drainage. And the sewer system, when equipping a room with a toilet, must discharge wastewater into a septic tank.

If you plan to use the steam room in winter, you should also provide a reliable heating system and insulation of water/sewage communications.

A utility block with a bathhouse under one roof

The utility block can act as a utility room, workshop, country shed, woodshed, summer kitchen - this department has many purposes. The roof in the combined structure must be common in order to prevent the penetration of atmospheric moisture into the premises and, as a result, the occurrence of dampness and the appearance of mold colonies.

The diagram shows a project for a utility room with a bathhouse

Also today there is an opportunity to purchase a ready-made bathhouse with a container-style utility unit. This is the fastest option for organizing a sauna at your summer cottage.

And finally, the frame-panel construction. Such buildings are erected in the shortest possible time - if you have a set of building materials, the necessary hand tools and a team of two or three people, one summer month is enough.

And although the cost of such a structure is slightly higher than the cost of a building made from processed timber, they have an undoubted advantage - high energy efficiency, which will lead to significant savings in energy resources in the winter.

How to make a 3 in1 utility unit with your own hands

The first thing you need to do when you set out to build a utility block with a wood shed, a bathroom and a shed is a drawing (project).

It is worth marking and calculating all the details of the structure, the construction plan and determining the size of each room. This will help calculate the amount of material and avoid mistakes during the construction process.

Preparing the foundation and erecting the frame of a shed with a wood shed and a toilet

The first stage of construction is the construction of the foundation and frame:

The foundation can be made of a columnar type. To do this, they dig holes 1 m deep at the reference points, into which crushed stone and sand are poured and logs are installed, deepening them by 60–70 cm. Another option for the foundation is a strip foundation. It involves removing 20 cm of soil around the perimeter. Sand and cement mortar are poured into the resulting trench. Pipes with a diameter of 20 cm are placed at the support points.
Frame construction. A 15x15 cm beam is used for it. The beam is laid on the base and connected. At the joints, the elements are connected using self-tapping screws.
Frame assembly. For its construction, a beam is used, but not necessarily the same size as in the case of a frame. The process starts from the corner points of the structure. To fasten the racks in a vertical position, use corners and self-tapping screws.

Reference! To prevent mold from appearing on wooden material, it is recommended to treat it with an antiseptic or drying oil.

How to cover walls

For wall cladding, tongue and groove boards are most often used.

It is usually attached directly to the frame using self-tapping screws.

Regarding the toilet and shower, it is recommended to use plastic material for the walls.

For the floor, you need to pour a concrete screed and lay tiles.

Attention! When constructing a subfloor in a utility room bathroom, boards with a thickness of at least 2.5 cm are used

How and what to build a roof from

For a utility block with a firewood shed, both gable and single-pitch roof structures are suitable. It is better to use boards with a cross-section of 50×70 mm.

A rafter system is constructed from them and attached to the upper frame frame, observing a step of 60 cm.

The rafters are always held together using a 20 cm thick board. It is also a lathing for the future roof.

Materials used for roofing:

tiles;
slate;
corrugated sheeting;
roofing felt

The above materials can be attached directly to the prepared rafter system.

It is recommended to maintain a roof slope of 10 degrees.

Useful video

This video shows the installation of a canopy, but attached to a house made of cellular concrete. However, the principle of creating a rafter system is the same as that would be used for a bathhouse. Another thing is that in this case the structure is quite heavy; lighter boards can be used for the bathhouse. And the size of the canopy will probably be more modest.

In addition to the video, for those who are planning to independently add one or another utility room to the bathhouse, we highly recommend the American book The Complete Guide to Sheds. Look for it yourself on the net. In it you can find ready-made drawings and detailed instructions for the construction of sheds and woodsheds.

You just have to convert feet and inches into our metric system - the only inconvenience. But you can simply use it as a source of inspiration.

*** In addition to sheds, we can tell you about adding a veranda, terrace or pool to the bathhouse.

Let's dance from the stove

We don’t start with purchasing materials, choosing a location, or even with a drawing. Initially, you need to understand how much firewood is needed for the season. Why do you need them? For stove heating at home? Bath kindling? Organizing outdoor picnics or a home fireplace? All these needs require different amounts of firewood.

The choice of design depends on the volume that will have to be stored. Do you go to your dacha only on weekends to take a steam bath and barbecue? Then prepare no more than one and a half “cubes”.

Do you constantly live in a house that is heated by a stove? Here the calculation of the need for firewood will be different.

It is believed that for heating a living space of 100 square meters. m will burn up to 2.5 cubic meters of wood per year. But it's always better to have a two-year supply on hand. After all, wooden blanks reach minimum humidity only after a year of storage. They are the ones that burn the best and longest.

In villages, up to 12 “cubes” are harvested at a time. These are several cars. For warehousing and storage of large volumes, a simple shed is not enough.

Below you will find a description of different types of woodsheds - attached and permanent. And also tips on how to stack firewood at the dacha so that it retains its combustible properties for as long as possible and does not spoil the appearance of the site.

Which material to choose?

Various materials can be used to complete the project.

Log

Construction from logs looks extremely traditional and solid. There are quite a few types of joining logs, which allow you to diversify the appearance of the building. However, high-quality products of this kind are not cheap, and there is a high risk of being deceived.

It will be necessary to carry out treatment with fire retardants. This will reduce the risk of fire, but at the same time will significantly devalue the naturalness of the material.

Bathhouses made from timber also have to be treated with fire retardants. The difference is that usually already impregnated products are found on sale. However, the processing will have to be repeated later. Of course, most good impregnations are safe for health, but they are not cheap. And yet, timber structures should be considered a completely worthy choice.

Brick

This material is much more resistant to fire than wood. Often, even after a fire, a significant part of it can be used again. There should not be any environmental problems. A good brick lasts at least 100 years.

However, we must remember about the large amount of manual work and the need to equip a powerful base. And yet it is worth doing the interior decoration from wood.

Aerated concrete

This material is inexpensive - cheaper than bricks and quite comparable to wood. A big plus is the minimal amount of wet work. The large size of the blocks reduces the number of joints - and they not only tend to leak heat, but also take up a lot of time for builders. It is worth noting, however, that aerated concrete absorbs moisture, and it is necessary to cover it with a layer of protection. Together with the finishing, the design is not so cheap - therefore, an aerated concrete bath should be considered last.

Barn + gazebo with one roof

To build a combined type shed, you will need basic knowledge in the field of construction and a clearly planned project. But you can use standard drawings. They greatly simplify the selection of designs for a personal plot.

Depending on the type of structure, country pergolas are divided into summer and all-season. The second type of gazebo requires additional insulation. In winter, the seating area is covered with polyethylene, which will protect the interior from moisture and premature corrosion.

All-season structures are often equipped with glass windows, and a heater is installed inside. Even in cold weather, relaxing in such a pergola will be pleasant and comfortable.

What is in demand now?

If we talk about which designs are now the most popular, then it all depends on what financial capabilities the owner of the building has and what exactly he wants to get as a result.

They are practical and convenient, they can be erected in a country house or in a country house.

But, again, if we are talking about a country estate, then you need to take into account that the bathhouse will have to be heated with firewood or other materials. Therefore, it is best to choose a bathhouse project with a utility block and a woodshed. Then during your vacation you won’t have to run outside and look for firewood. It is enough to go to the next room and take the required amount of fuel.

Very often, the owners of the site where the bathhouse will be built try to build it near a body of water
. Then after a good steam room you can immediately dive into a refreshing pond. For these purposes, you can use any natural reservoir or build an artificial one. If this is not possible, then it is enough to install a special shower in which there will always be cool water. As you can see, there are quite a lot of options, and they all depend on the personal needs of the person and his financial capabilities.

But in any case, in order for the built bathhouse to be multifunctional and cozy, not only the client’s desires, but also real possibilities should be taken into account. For example, the size of the plot, the presence of communications or any other nearby structures. That is why, before anyone starts construction, you should draw up a correct and high-quality project. And this, as you know, can only be done by a true professional. Based on this, we can conclude that the main task is to find an experienced and competent specialist who has good experience in building baths. Then the success of the planned business is guaranteed.

What could be more beautiful than a bath? Bathhouse with utility room and toilet! These additions take a wellness building to the next level by adding many useful features.

Such a project of a bathhouse with a utility block can be implemented by adding a small building and the necessary communications to an already finished building, or by adding an additional room to the layout initially, building everything on a single foundation.

All about the foundation

As for the foundation, it all depends on what material is used for construction. For example, if the bathhouse is built of timber, then you can use a strip foundation. It can easily withstand a not very heavy building. At the same time, it will be possible to reduce the costs of the construction itself. By the way, if the owner of the site knows a little about construction, then he can lay the strip foundation himself. It's quite easy to do. But if there is no such knowledge or a person simply does not want to do such work, then you can turn to specialists for help.

It is best to choose the company that will subsequently build the building itself. If you involve different contractors in the construction process, you can spoil the quality of the structure. After all, as you know, every master does the job in his own way. There is also the possibility that in the future, if any problems arise, it will be difficult to prove that the fault was a poor-quality foundation or, conversely, a poorly constructed building. Therefore, it is better to immediately hire one company that does the entire amount of work, from project preparation to internal work.

If you choose a project for a utility block with a bathhouse made of aerated concrete, then you need to give preference to a support-column foundation. But in any case, you should listen to the opinion of the specialist who will directly erect the building. Indeed, in this case he takes full responsibility for the quality of the work performed.

General design rules and example projects

If you get around to equipping a bathhouse with a toilet, it makes sense to think about a shower and a bathhouse. This will not complicate the project much, but after the steam room you will be able to immerse yourself in the cool water of the bath rather than jumping into a snowdrift. And in the summer you can simply freshen up by taking a shower.

What should be included in the project

The main problem when drawing up a project with your own hands is to place the required minimum of premises in a small area. It is advisable that even a small bathhouse include:

small terrace;
vestibule - a small hallway;
rest room;
steam room;
shower stall;
bathroom;
font.

All this can be placed even in a small area; there are projects for 6x7 baths with a toilet and other listed premises. You can take a steam bath in them and mentally relax with friends.

When arranging premises, you can focus on the following recommendations:

the bathroom does not need to stick out; it should be modestly located in the depths of the bathhouse. In this case, the entrance to it should be located near the steam room. This is an optional requirement; the entrance to the restroom may well be located in the hallway;
the door should open outward not only for safety reasons, but also for common sense;
A positive temperature must be maintained in the restroom to prevent the water from freezing otherwise. So a simple one is necessary;
The best option is to locate the shower and toilet nearby. You will need sewerage and water supply; it is more convenient to install them if these premises are nearby. But if the toilet and shower are still located in different corners of the bathhouse, a washbasin must be placed next to the bathroom;

A small window in the toilet would not be amiss. It will be a good addition to the ventilation system.

As for the sewer system, in some cases you can do without complicating it. Organizing the supply of water to the flush tank and laying another sewer pipe is only necessary when installing a permanent toilet in the bathhouse itself. In other cases, you can get by with simpler solutions:

in the case of a stationary toilet in the bathhouse itself, the only option is to lay a pipe to the septic tank. The instructions for organizing sewerage will require the installation of several wastewater receivers (in the steam room, shower, toilet, etc.), then the wastewater is sent by gravity to a septic tank, where it is processed;
if the toilet is built separately, then you can get by with a simple cesspool;

Bathhouse with an attic - stupidity or an original solution

And finally... Such buildings are erected in the shortest possible time - if you have a set of building materials, the necessary hand tools and a team of two or three people, one summer month is enough.

Examples for inspiration

Each owner, when arranging his country plot, tries to make it more individual. However, sometimes you have to face situations where there is no inspiration or ideas to work with. In this case, simple examples of completed work help.

With parking

There are not always enough materials to build a full-fledged garage combined with a bathhouse. Sometimes such a building is deterred by the high cost of wood or blocks, in other cases there is not enough money to isolate one room from another and ensure safety. In any case, you have to sacrifice a full-fledged garage. However, this does not mean that the car will have to be parked directly in the open air, because you can always arrange a parking lot next to the bathhouse.

This example is a classic wooden bathhouse with a sloping roof, which is additionally supported by columns. This is beneficial because the car is protected from sunlight, rain and snow. The main room is occupied by a bathhouse, which has enough space for a shower and a full-fledged steam room with a good stove.

For two cars and a sauna

If you are not short on funds, you can build a beautiful sauna with a terrace and a garage for two cars next to your house. The presence of two gates will keep the room warm, and it will be very convenient to enter. On the other side is the entrance to the bathhouse. This is not just a steam room, but also a place for complete relaxation. After a good evening in the steam room, you can calmly sit in the company of friends on the terrace, because there is definitely enough space for everyone.

Two-story building

This option is suitable for those who do not save money, but are trying to place everything they need in a small area. The first floor of such a building is allocated for a garage. A wide lift-up door will provide comfort when going outside.

On the second floor you can place a bathhouse: even in such a small area there is enough space for a steam room and a stove. A table or sun loungers can be placed on the balcony. A building of this type looks good even without additional decor, but if there is an opportunity to decorate the finished building, it is worth taking advantage of it. Massive stucco molding, beautiful forged elements and wide columns will make even an outbuilding truly luxurious.

Making a creative idea a reality is not at all difficult - especially if you take into account all the recommendations of experts and various nuances. The main thing is creativity and perseverance.

You can learn how to make a sauna stove with your own hands from the video below.

General provisions

A bathhouse combined with a utility room has a much larger number of requirements that must be met for the successful implementation of the plan.

These include:

The presence of comfortable unobstructed entrances and exits, both inside and outside the building.

Connecting a water supply or water pumping station for independent water supply. The water tank of the steam room is not enough to fulfill all household needs.
Heat exchange networks. Heating will be necessary to be able to use the premises in winter.
Common roof. In order to prevent water formations and control runoff, a common roof structure should be made for the entire building.

Safe conditions for simultaneous use of all premises. This primarily concerns fire safety due to the use of a stove in a steam room.
Separate.

If all of the above can be reproduced, the following advantages will be obtained:

Advantages

Possibility to prepare food. An indispensable addition to a dacha without a residential building and the ability to unload the main kitchen if there is one. Built-in toilet

Which is incredibly important when using a bathhouse in winter, especially with children.

Full conditions for receiving guests. Thanks to the presence of a utility block, the recreation room can be used as a living room.

Bathhouse with utility block or utility block with bathhouse

This difference seems insignificant at first glance, but it is not:

A utility block with a bathhouse is acceptable for use on a summer cottage without other buildings and in the event that you arrive without an overnight stay.

It is recommended to carry out bathhouse projects with a utility block in the private sector with a residential building. This will allow you to transfer some of your daily activities and things there, which, in turn, will free up a lot of space in the house for other needs.

Where to place it?

Whenever possible, you need to allocate a place closer to the water for a bathhouse with a utility unit. (Of course, observing sanitary standards). It is equally important to take into account that the building must be protected from flooding during high water. It is advisable to hide the bathhouse from prying eyes, disguising it with bushes and other buildings. The paths leading to the bathhouse should also be fenced.

In the vast majority of cases, it is not possible to build a bathhouse near a pond. However, there is a way out - you can install the building on a hill.

A hillside location is also a good idea. In this case, a dugout or semi-dugout is built on poles.

A few more recommendations:

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Utility block + gazebo with one roof

A pergola, which combines a place for a meal and a utility block, has many obvious advantages. Here they are:

Reduced costs. Especially in comparison with the project of separate structures.
By choosing the style of two buildings at the same time, you can achieve the perfect combination. From a landscape design point of view, this is very reasonable.
There is also no need to create additional paths to connect the gazebo and other utility rooms.

And in summer, such a structure can easily be turned into a sleeping area. And this is another plus of the “2 in 1” combination. You can more clearly see the construction process of such a structure in the video below:

conclusions

The proposed option of combining a bathhouse and a utility room is far from the only one. Therefore, the instructions for action here will be traditional for the construction market - first, be sure to conduct research and choose the most suitable option that satisfies all your wishes and placement conditions.

If it were not for the increased demands, not even on the strength, but on the quality of the bathhouse foundation, perhaps it would be recommended to try to do everything yourself. But since the specifics of building baths require experience and qualifications, we advise you to contact professionals who work with already proven project samples.

In the photo, everything was placed on a tubular pile foundation - for a bathhouse this is the best option in terms of preserving the structure for many years

The video in this article may still be able to convince you, in order to save space, to combine a bathhouse with a utility room, if you were unable to solve the placement problem in another way.

Design Features

Typically, the construction of a combined facility is planned in advance. It is extremely rare to find structures where a gazebo is attached to a finished barn or vice versa. The original idea of locating two functional areas under one roof has numerous design options.

The most common solution is a quadrangular structure, where there is a utility block and a gazebo under one roof. The reason for the demand is the simplicity of arrangement and maximum capacity. For the same reason, an object with a square platform is being built.

A hexagonal or octagonal gazebo can outshine the classical approach in architectural aesthetics. An exquisite gazebo, under the roof of which there is room for a shed, will become a remarkable element of landscape design.

Comment! It is quite difficult to arrange such a structure on your own; it is much more common to purchase a ready-made kit, which you just have to assemble, like a construction set.

The range of sizes for a shed and gazebo under one roof is enormous. The choice of dimensions is influenced by three main factors:

Availability of free space.
Purpose of the building. Will it be just a gazebo, or do you want to put up a barbecue? It’s one thing to store just tools in a shed, it’s another to equip something like a summer kitchen.
The planned amount of expenses also matters.

You can find a more modest option when an object with an area of 15 m2, that is, 3x5 m, will cost 165 thousand rubles. Naturally, if we talk about direct costs, it will be cheaper to do it yourself. But... time is also a valuable resource, not to mention experience.

The choice of roof configuration is largely influenced by the size of the gazebo with the shed and the construction budget. Here are the possible options:

Single-pitch. The main advantage is the ease of construction with your own hands and the savings in materials. Disadvantage - not suitable for regions where there is a lot of rainfall. In winter, if the snow is not cleared off, the roof of the gazebo with the barn may become deformed.
Gable. The problem of a pitched roof is absent here if you choose the appropriate angle of inclination. An obstacle to erecting a gable roof over a barn with a gazebo can be the complexity of arranging the rafter system. Comment! There are two patterns that you should know about in advance. The higher the roof and the steeper the angle of inclination, the more significant wind loads it experiences. Therefore, you should find a middle ground. Don’t forget about the increased consumption of roofing materials.
Hip. A barn with a gazebo, topped with a hip roof, is extremely rare due to the complexity of construction. Typically, this solution is used on buildings with a large utility area.
Combined. The project is interesting from the point of view of architectural value, when a gable roof is installed over the barn, and a gazebo is located under a gable roof.

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Bathhouse with a barn under one roof: projects

If it is planned to combine a barn, a bathhouse and other buildings, then it is advisable to build them under one roof. The rooms vary in functionality. There is moisture in the bathhouse, high temperature, and the stove is heated. A barn is not only used for storing things. A workshop is organized inside the premises, where mechanisms and complex equipment can be used.

Due to the specific purpose of different rooms, the barn and bathhouse have a separate entrance from the street. The partition between two rooms is made of non-combustible materials

It is additionally important to take care of good sound insulation and waterproofing. The smells of gasoline, engine oil and other chemicals should not penetrate from the barn into the bathhouse.

The barn can be converted into a woodshed

Here it is important to protect the utility room as much as possible from the penetration of steam from the bathhouse. Damp wood does not burn well; fungus grows on the wood, gradually spreading along the walls of the building

Household block with bathhouse and toilet

One of the popular projects is a bathhouse, toilet and utility unit under one roof with an attached terrace. The complex accommodates all essential premises, in addition there is a recreation area.

The complexity of the project depends on the type of toilet. If you install a dry toilet in a bathhouse with a utility unit, there is no need to lay an additional sewer line. Waste will be collected in a storage tank that will require periodic cleaning. If you install a toilet for a toilet, you will need a sewer system connected to a septic tank or cesspool. To ensure the drainage of sewage, a separate branch of the water supply is connected to the toilet.

The presence of a toilet under the same roof with a bathhouse and a utility room creates another problem - the arrangement of general heating. In the cold winter, the water in the toilet will freeze, and the dry closet will not work either. Heating should heat all rooms, but maximum heat should be maintained in the steam room of the bathhouse.

Project of a bathhouse with a utility block and a woodshed

You don’t always want to occupy the utility block with firewood. There is already little space for household needs inside the premises. I also don’t want to run through mud in the rain to get firewood. It is easier to improve the project and allocate space for a woodshed, but not at the expense of reducing the remaining premises. It is more convenient to attach a canopy to the utility block with a bathhouse. Part of the area is allocated for a woodshed, and the rest of the area is used for summer holidays.

Corner bathhouse project with utility room

Not all plots are rectangular. In addition, there may be a small pond, electrical utility pole, or other object in the yard that cannot be moved. The corner building project will help you get around the obstacle. However, a bathhouse with a utility block should not just stand chaotically in the middle of the yard. The corner design allows you to compactly arrange the building, observing the rules of aesthetics. If there is a free corner in the yard, then you need to take it. If there is free space, I increase the number of rooms due to the elongation of the building on both sides of the corner. The complex takes the shape of the letter “G”.

Bathhouse with utility room and veranda

Adding a veranda to the bathhouse and utility room is a convenient solution for the dacha owner. Technical, residential and recreational facilities are collected under one roof. A well-finished veranda will replace a residential building. If you come to the dacha only in the summer, you can live in the veranda. The complex design is complex and requires precise calculations. Be sure to provide a terrace or a large canopy.

Two-story bathhouse with utility room

A two-story building is beneficial to the owner of a small plot. The building, measuring 8x5.4 m, will accommodate a spacious bathhouse, recreation room, utility room and living space. All technical rooms are located on the ground floor. Here a place is allocated for a bathhouse, a woodshed, and a technical room, which is used as a barn or outbuilding. On the ground floor there is a living room with access to the porch.

The second floor is completely dedicated to the rest room. If desired, you can arrange a living space. It is better to install the bathroom on the first floor.

Solving the problem of lack of space on the site

The main, as it is fashionable to say today, pilot option for combining a bathhouse and a utility room could be the following, tested in more than a dozen implementations:

A – hallway – dressing room, note that the stove is controlled from the steam room, but the wall of the stove opens into the hallway, which ensures its reliable heating;
B – washing room, there is a small window - windows in the working rooms of the baths are either absent or small in size (in the proposed version 50 by 40 cm), which allows for better control of heat transfer;
C – steam room – traditional floor and stove, there is everything for a true connoisseur of relaxation “with a park”, please note that in the proposed implementation there is no window in the steam room, this is the unspoken rule of all steam rooms for all designers;
D – a barn, or, well, a utility room with an area of 4 sq.m., in such an area you can place a small machine; appreciate the thoughtful and forward-thinking approach of the proposed solution - the barn with its pile of metal has no contact with moisture-rich rooms; of course, thermal insulation and vapor permeability must be ensured at the highest level, however, such a division indicates a subtle understanding of the situation by the developers;

E – porch, and this is another plus of the proposed project.

Helpful advice! But the main positive feature of the proposal is the installation of the entire structure on piles. Here, a more expensive and reliable option was chosen - square-section concrete piles. Although for such a structure as a one-story bathhouse, it is quite possible to use metal pipes, they are more convenient to install, and the load capacity will fully meet the objectives of the structure. The main thing is that piles are an ideal way to deal with unreliable, heaving soils and the main way to reliably ventilate a structure, which is very important for bathhouses.

Design Features

Here are some more useful technical characteristics of this combination of a bathhouse and a barn:

for external walls, planed timber measuring (mm) 95 by 145 is used;
for the steam room - aspen lining;
size of concrete piles – 200 x 200 x 400 mm;
distance between pedestals – 200 mm;
number of pedestals – 9 (8 around the perimeter and one in the middle of the building);
roofing material must be used on top of the piles as waterproofing;
means of insulation between the beams - jute;
vapor barrier in the steam room is provided by special bath foil;
50 mm insulation is used both on the floor and on the ceiling of the bathhouse;
all joints, bottom and top, are covered with skirting boards;
on the outside the roof is sheathed with pine clapboard;
ceiling height inside – 225 cm;

wall thickness – 95 mm;
height of the ridge of the bathhouse – 150 cm;
for the roof, ondulin is used in three colors - green, red or brown;
floor characteristics:

roughing thickness - 20 mm;
steam and waterproofing material – glassine;
insulation material - URSA 50 mm;
floorboard - 27 mm tongue and groove;

ceiling characteristics:

material – European standard “B” grade lining;

insulation material for baths – URSA, 50 mm;

window dimensions: 800 x 800 mm – double glazing, two windows; 600 x 600 mm – one.

The washing room has a shower and drainage system.

Helpful advice! Please note. The proposed sauna option does not include a stove in the standard mandatory delivery. Its selection and installation is made upon separate order. We advise you not to forget about this condition and be sure to inquire about how to install the stove in the bathhouse when searching for a contractor. The decision to install must be made in advance. Some contractors are ready to install any stove proposed by the customer, but this usually requires approval.

Any project of a bathhouse with a barn requires a particularly careful attitude to the foundation - creating a parameter around the perimeter is a very good option

Turnkey construction

As mentioned above, it is best to choose an offer from companies that offer turnkey construction. Then there is more guarantee that the work will be performed by real craftsmen who provide their client with a guarantee of quality and reliability.

Moreover, such performers will be able to make a design of any complexity. For example, projects of modern baths with a summer kitchen are now very popular. This structure is perfect for both a country house and a room located within the city. A summer kitchen is the dream of any housewife who is interested in preparing food for the winter or simply loves to cook deliciously in nature. And if you also take into account the fact that such a kitchen is combined with a bathhouse, then this room will be popular with all family members and guests.

Typically, turnkey construction consists of the following stages:

Project preparation.
Pouring the foundation.
Construction of external walls.
Installation of partitions between walls.
Roof decking.
Pouring floors.
Ceiling padding.
Interior work - wall cladding, arrangement of the steam room and all other rooms;
Installation of windows and doors;
Installation of the necessary plumbing and furniture;
External insulation works (if provided for by the project).

Even at the stage of project preparation, the contractor negotiates with the customer what material the building will be built from and what to use for interior work. Of course, at this moment there is a discussion about what kind of plumbing fixtures and furniture the client wants to see in his room.

So that it doesn't drip on your head

No matter what drawing you draw, the requirements for any type of woodshed are the same. Freshly cut firewood should dry well in it, and dry firewood should not get wet in the rain and snow. This means that it is necessary to ensure good airflow (ventilation), but protect the structure from dampness. And direct sunlight.

The latter seems strange, but experienced people confirm: firewood that has been lying in the sun for a long time does not burn well in the stove and produces little heat. Provide lighting. It will come in handy in the evening.

The approach to the woodshed should be convenient and clean. If you are not confident in your design talents, place the woodshed on the back side of the house so that it does not become an eyesore. Choose a site for construction on a level and dry place.