Insulating a steam room in a bathhouse: reasons and rules
High-quality thermal insulation of a wooden bathhouse is necessary if, for example, you would like to use the building during cold periods of the year, when frost sets in.
In addition, insulation of the steam room is required if the heat emanating from the stove does not warm the room properly enough. In this case, the bath takes a very long time to warm up to the required temperature, and then cools down quite quickly, and the steam room is not able to provide the relative quality of the procedure. The longer the steam room holds heat and the slower it cools, the higher its quality is considered. Among other things, the main reasons for thermal insulation are to ensure that, by maintaining an optimal temperature in the steam room, the walls of the building are protected from high humidity, vapors and condensation. The impact of such factors, as a result, leads to the destruction of walls. The walls of the log house at sub-zero temperatures will freeze, the condensed moisture will freeze, burst the material of the structure, form dampness and fungi, mold, then rot and destruction occurs.
There is no need to skimp when selecting materials. By saving, for example, on a vapor barrier layer, we get the inevitable appearance of mold on the surface of the walls, and as a result, rotting of wood finishing elements. Thermal insulation materials must be resistant to the high temperatures inherent in the steam room. A rolled basalt product is suitable, and for vapor barrier protection, it is more reliable to use aluminum foil.
Of course, even when building a log bathhouse, it was necessary to take care of proper insulation. Gaps and cracks in the walls must be carefully caulked. For such purposes, moss was previously pulled up, dried and used as pads placed between logs. In modern times, natural and natural materials are also used as inter-crown insulation.
Before starting installation work on thermal insulation, you need to prepare the surfaces of the walls. Carefully inspect the base for the presence of mold and mildew, protrusions on the surface and foreign inclusions. If there is fungus on the wood material, it is eliminated by spraying the surface with an antiseptic specifically designed for rooms with high humidity.
The insulation of a steam room takes place using a technology that involves a kind of “sandwich” of materials consisting of several layers, such as a waterproofing layer, insulation, a vapor barrier layer and the internal lining of the room. Experienced bath architects say that the thermal insulation of a steam room in a bathhouse must be thorough, so a fairly significant layer about 15 centimeters thick is required. Therefore, below we will discuss each of the layers of the “sandwich” in detail.
It's all in the oven
You need to start with it, because it is initially the source of heating. The type, design and location of the furnace certainly plays an important role in this.
There are usually no problems with good heating in factory-made heaters, which cannot be said about home-made ones. An incorrectly welded stove like this can bring problems instead of saving money. The absence of an ash pan, a deflector, a poorly designed firebox or chimney lead to the fact that water and stones simply do not reach the desired temperature.
A bathhouse with just such a stove - as long as it is heated, it seems to be nothing, as soon as the wood burns out it immediately becomes cooler. Therefore, it is very important to properly manage the heat received from the firewood: the fire should not just fly away into the chimney, it should warm up the water tank and the niche with stones.
If such a stove does not cope with its task, we can recommend the following:
- the water tank should be placed on top of the firebox, and not on the side, - the heating of the stones should be made direct, - the bowl with the stones should be closed completely or partially, - a valve should be installed on the chimney pipe.
Factory heaters usually have no problems with this, but there is another problem - they do not retain heat. Why is this point so important, it’s simple - quick heating is not enough, you also need to keep the heat for a long period, otherwise it will be a bathhouse for one.
This is achieved by increasing the amount of material capable of accumulating heat and releasing it gradually, and not instantly, as is the case with metal. For expensive models, this function is performed by convector casings made of stone; for budget products, the solution would be: partial brick lining, hanging a samovar-type water tank or a mesh with stones on the chimney, moving the chimney duct from the center to the side or to the rear wall (if provided design).
It wouldn’t hurt to read the instructions, although many people don’t like to do this. For example, some manufacturers indicate that the maximum t is achieved by completely filling the firebox with firewood and completely opening the ash pan. In general, take into account the features of your heater and learn to use it correctly.
We should not forget about the performance of the stove, because each model is designed to heat a certain volume of the bath/steam room. When purchasing or manufacturing a heating device, you should always consider whether it can provide the desired temperature regime.
As for those made of brick, the situation here is this - good heaters heat up quickly enough and retain heat for a very long time. But such creations are an expensive pleasure, because not every stove maker can put it together correctly, and he will charge quite a lot for his work.
That’s why many people try to lay out the stove themselves and not everyone gets the desired result. When laying them on your own, mistakes are often made. Incorrectly executed smoke circulation, firebox lining or the wrong cross-section of the well guarantee weak or too long heating. In this case, you can suggest making a combined oven.
Insulation of bath walls from outside
It is best to insulate the walls of a bathhouse from the outside, this is already a proven fact. This way you save the usable area of the building, and you don’t have many problems that can arise with internal wall insulation. Among other things, external insulation allows you to isolate the walls of the building from the external influence of the atmosphere, which undoubtedly extends the life of the building.
Since in most cases the bathhouse is built of wood, in this article we will look at the stages of insulation of just such a building.
The first stage of wall insulation is sealing the cracks between logs or beams. You need to caulk the timber with a special material, usually it is either sphagnum moss, tow or jute for caulking. The process itself is not complicated but labor-intensive; essentially, you need to insert the insulation into the resulting gap between the wooden structural elements.
The next stage is the installation of wooden sheathing; you first need to treat the wooden elements of the wall and the sheathing with a special antiseptic impregnation; this will greatly extend the life of your building and protect it from moisture and various pests.
A waterproofing film is also placed under the sheathing, which will protect your walls from moisture. The sheathing is attached to the walls of the bathhouse using wood screws or special fasteners.
Insulation is placed between the sheathing; it can be either polystyrene foam or mineral wool. The distance between the lathing should be selected in relation to the width of the insulation. You can fasten the insulation in different ways; some use nails, others use staples or screws. The work is not difficult and, in principle, you can do it yourself, the main thing here is that the sheathing is correctly positioned, then the work with the insulation will go quickly. We attach a windproof film on top of the insulation, which will protect our structure from moisture and wind.
Now you need to secure the finishing material. On sale you will find many different materials for the facade. In most cases, the cheapest option is to use siding. Some use a timber simulator, or façade cassettes.
Hot water for bath
It is necessary to obtain warm or hot steam. A small volume poured onto the heater from a ladle will “start” the important process of steam formation, for which we all love the Russian bathhouse so much! The steam that is formed from hot water is vigorous, rich, thick and moderately scalding. In such an atmosphere it is much easier to breathe, sweating occurs more intensely, and the body is gradually cleansed.
Hot water is also good for steaming brooms. It's hot, but not boiling water! If you put a broom, for example, in a cool place, it will cool your body - accordingly, and the effect of the broom massage will be significantly reduced.
The first layers of the “sandwich”: waterproofing and insulation
The technology for thermal insulation of steam room walls involves starting work with the waterproofing layer. Due to the fact that external walls, coming into contact with heated air emanating from the interior, can condense moisture, which leads to fungus and rotting of wood.
To waterproof the surface, you can use polyethylene film or foil. It is not recommended to use roofing felt and glassine for such purposes.
The process of insulating a steam room in a bathhouse is not limited to the walls; you should start from the ceiling, since, paradoxically, it is due to poor thermal insulation of the ceiling that most of the heat is lost. The ceiling requires more careful thermal insulation, in which the layer of material used doubles in thickness, compared with similar work on the walls.
The material that we will use as an insulating layer must be selected according to the expected operating conditions. Since the temperature in the steam room can exceed one hundred degrees, it is therefore recommended to give preference to inorganic insulation materials. Such materials are quite durable, do not have increased water absorption, and are fire resistant.
The installation of the insulation layer is carried out after clean rolled unpainted paper has been secured to the walls on top of the waterproofing layer. The use of a clean paper layer reduces the loss of hot air in the room and also prevents the release of harmful substances into the air. Sheets or rolled pieces of paper are attached to the walls quite carefully, observing large overlaps.
Next, we attach a frame made of wooden beams with a cross-section of 50x50 mm to the wall surface. It is recommended to soak the bars with an antiseptic before installation work. The frame is made according to the width of the rolled insulation material, so that there is no additional work in cutting insulation mats to width. In addition, the consumption of insulation material is significantly saved.
Laughing poems about the bathhouse
In summer there is no hot water, this is a common problem. There is a bathhouse, and everything is different: Wash yourself, ladies and gentlemen!
A woman's view of going to the Bathhouse
I’m going with my sweetheart to the bathhouse to warm up together. While we walk, we carry on conversations. I'll unwind a little, forget about my troubles for a nice, pleasant stretch of the body. I go into the dressing room, take off my clothes, While my man rubs oil into my hands, I lie down on the shelf and close my eyes. It’s only so sweet with a loved one! I'm lying naked. Our sauna! Hot! His hand is skillful and light. First, he will stroke the body lightly. Then he will tear it apart and then knead. Problems and sorrows - everything will disappear! I feel how he rubs me and then kneads every muscle. Massage is happiness and tenderness takes off. How his hands glide and his body sings! Now he takes his.. excellent Oh God, into me? He's so big! You need to relax, but don't worry! Tell me, dear husband, am I really good? I sigh, but I muffle the groan inside. I lie quietly and don’t disturb him. Well, he’s already made his way inside. Just a little more... Oh! ah! Ugh! And I had an orgasm.
Russian bath
The stove heats zealously, the coal smolders brightly, and the spirit of mint makes the body feel waxy. Eh, I’ll turn up the heat, I’ll give you more steam, I’ll throw my broth on the stones. The witch's potion will calm the soul, and let the hot broom cover the body. I will be embraced by the hot aroma and my soul will be pure and not to blame. And having drenched myself in icy water, I’ll shake off my years and become a young woman. The body is filled with the aroma of the meadow, and the sun has set - I’m waiting for my dear friend.
Polonina Irina
If you love parks, go to the bathhouse quickly, my friend! Take a spicy broom and whip yourself with it!
We scraped together a ticket to a very fashionable bathhouse. Now there is no more money. We drink cold water
There is water in our bathhouse and steam, my friend, is flowing. When the stove gets hot, we’ll frolic in that bathhouse!
In the Bathhouse with my wife
It’s hot in the bathhouse, it’s humid in the bathhouse, There’s a couple to hell in the bathhouse... In the bathhouse, and the wife, which is important, is completely naked... All the curves of her figure I’ll whip a little with a broom And... I’ll stick you like a bath leaf, And I’ll drag her into the dressing room... With feigned resentment, my wife will scold her as a dog ... – what?.. has your libido calmed down?.. At least let’s go home.
Ode to Russian Bath
Well, what can you compare a Russian bathhouse with? When you lovingly hit Manya on the back with a crown.. And Manya, frozen with happiness, goes crazy, And your whole body sweats and sweats.. And then take a sip of beer or kvass.. Well, let's go to the bathhouse for an hour??
There are no ugly women in the bathhouse, Each one is as beautiful as Eve: Moisture, like pearls, adorns the skin, Body and soul rejoice. You will hug me, bathhouse, with light steam, You will saturate me with the aroma of herbs, And you will add beauty, warming with heat, Having driven away all illnesses and illnesses. You will steam an oak broom so that I can fill all of me with It, I will dive with delight into the lush snowdrifts, I will smile at the stars, teasing the moon! Well, after tea I’ll immediately feel relaxed and, of course, I’ll sleep through the dawn... Only as I fall asleep do I have time to whisper: “Lord, I thank you for everything...!”
We'll pour some beer into a shiny little glass. The foam is real, if we don’t wash it off, we’ll finish it.
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Insulation of bath walls from the inside
Although insulating a building from the inside is less practical, it is also often used when insulating buildings. The disadvantage of such insulation is obvious: you lose the usable area of the building, and problems also arise with the locations of sockets and switches.
— waterproofing film;
- lathing;
— insulation;
- another layer of film;
- finishing material;
As you can see, such insulation is not much different from external insulation. The only more striking difference can be considered the use of various finishing materials. After all, no one uses siding indoors. As for the finishing of the walls of the bathhouse, materials made from natural wood are more applicable here. Either a wooden lining or a timber simulator will look especially beautiful here.
Useful tips for proper breathing
- If you inhale hot bath air through your mouth, then lift the tip of your tongue up to the palate. The hot air will meet an obstacle on its way, slow down, cool down and not burn the lungs.
- The whole point of the bath ceremony is leisurely, measured, immersed in yourself and your feelings. With breathing, this rule is 100% true, because if you breathe like a racehorse, greedily gasping for air, there will be no pleasure or benefit from the bath ceremony. You'll just get tired. Therefore, breathing should be even, measured, calm and deep.
- If the air in a bathhouse or steam room is excessively hot, breathe through a fragrant broom! Useful, healing aromatherapy is guaranteed!
- With strong steam, you can combine breathing. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth.
- Don't play the silent game on the bath shelf! You need to groan, gasp, grunt and moan. This is a mandatory bath alphabet that every bathhouse attendant knows! Speaking in this language, a sacrament takes place in the hot bath kingdom. You don't just sit and wait for the benefits of hot air, a special atmosphere is created. It is she who sets up positive emotions and memories. Hot bliss creates euphoria.
- You can stay in a hot steam room for no more than 10 minutes. Breaks in steaming, changing the heat to the coolness of the dressing room or rest room are required. When leaving the steam room, breathe through your mouth. Breaths should be deep and frequent, so you cool not only yourself from the outside, but also from the inside.
Essential oils for delicious vapor
Essential oils are also widely used to create delicious steam in a bathhouse. These are volatile substances; at high temperatures they evaporate with redoubled force. Simply open a jar of essential oil in the steam room and a pleasant aroma is guaranteed! But, if you still want hot steam with essential oils, then a few drops of oil per ladle of hot water will be enough.
A high concentration of essential oils can be harmful, headaches and allergic reactions are possible. As they say, everything is good in moderation...
