How to build a bath of foam blocks

When there is a need to build a bath onthe territory of a private house or dacha, the first thing to think about is what material to build. Wooden or brick baths are quite expensive, in addition, during construction, there is a need for additional heat and waterproofing. The bath of foam blocks is the best option both from the point of view of budget saving and the speed of erection of the future building. And quality depends not so much on experience in construction, as on the quality of the material itself.

Foam concrete - eco-friendly and relatively inexpensivematerial that is easy to install and handle, as well as durability and strength. It can be easily cut, sawed and drilled. In the foam concrete walls it is very simple to screw the screw, drive a nail or put a metal bracket, cut the switch or the outlet. It is easy to do in them and channels for communication.

Foam concrete is close in density to a tree, but withThis is more wear-resistant - the bath of foam blocks will last much longer. In addition, the foam blocks are characterized by a fairly good thermal insulation. The opinion that a bath of foam concrete blocks will be cold, in fact is a delusion. Before you build a bath, you must carefully select the material.

For the construction of a bath, specialfoam blocks, which include a waterproof primer, which prevents the appearance of mold and fungus. Also, foam concrete is characterized by low thermal conductivity - the heat in the sauna room will be preserved for a long time.

Thanks to the porous structure of the foam block airremains clean and healthy. Construction of foam concrete implies the absence of additional hydro and vapor barrier. If desired, the walls of the steam room or shower room can be covered with a primer, and then apply the plaster along with the dissolved glue for the tiles and trim them with a wooden lining.

When used for building bathsnon-sticky foam blocks is likely that such a construction will not last long, because fungus, mold and high humidity will destroy the structure of the material, not to mention the harm to health.

The place for construction should be selected dry and somewhat sublime.

The construction of a bathhouse in a dacha begins, as a rule, with the calculation of its volume and area, as well as the number of required materials. For the construction of the roof using wooden beams.

For a bath of foam concrete blocks foundationis lightened, since the blocks themselves are rather light and do not exert a heavy load on the base. On the foundation, it is necessary to lay two layers of ruberoid, and the masonry itself should be carried out in an orderly manner.

As materials for exterior finishing, usuallywe use a lining or blockhouse, at the discretion of the customer. Use of poor-quality materials can lead to the appearance of cracks. Even if you insulate the surface of the wall from the inside, it will still heat up, while the temperature of the outer surface will coincide with the temperature of the surrounding air. This temperature difference, in fact, will cause the bath of foam blocks to collapse soon.

That is why the choice of quality material, which determines the strength and durability of the future bath, is so important in construction.

How to choose foam blocks for a bath?

You need to pay attention to the appearance anddensity of the material. Blocks should have uniform color and even edges and be the same size. It is best if the bath of foam blocks will be built using wall and insulation blocks. Such materials do not lose their thermal insulation properties and strength even under conditions of strong heating and high humidity.