Seen baths for the Russian people has always been something more than just an act of hygiene. Washing in the bath can not only clear the body of dirt, but the mind of negative thoughts, the body of toxins.
Bani pit have special properties, they combine a moderate temperature (about 45-60 degrees), but the wet steam, which makes the process even more efficient washing. Build a sauna-hut is not so difficult if you know some of the basics of construction.
Advantages earthen bath
Bani dugout stand out against the other guys because of some advantages:
- huts wall is much less susceptible to temperature changes;
- heat transfer and energy efficiency of this type of steam several times larger than a similar surface structure;
- because of the soil environment is increased insulation in the building;
- the construction of dugouts much less costly in terms of budget and effort;
- summer temperatures inside the somewhat cooler;
- It does not require the construction of the foundation, so that the construction is simplified and accelerated several times;
- It does not require any decorative finishes;
- erected in just a couple of days of hard work.
Disadvantages Bani dugout
Despite the many advantages, here, too, is not without drawbacks:
- requires elaborate waterproofing, if you plan to leave the bath at the site in the long term;
- drainage system is more complex than that of other similar buildings;
- at the stage of construction is necessary to clearly know how will be equipped ventilation system.
But considering that the bath-mud hut erected in just a couple of days almost anywhere (with the relative costs), these disadvantages do not look so categorically. So for those who constantly goes to rest on the same "fish" places, this is an excellent opportunity to arrange a bath in some picturesque place on the bank of a river or lake.
How to build a sauna-hut?
Russian originally dug represented hut roof and the pipe. No frills. Could be completely dug in the ground or in part, but in any case such a type of construction is always practical and looked unusual.
Earthworks used for construction of residential premises, and everything for the bath. With the advent of log huts dug completely moved into the category of boathouses.
Build (or rather - dig) such earthen bath is simple:
Step 1. Dig on the desired perimeter of a big hole. Reinforce the inside wall and the outside of the building lay logs.
Step 2. To heat does not leave too quickly, pour the roof of the ground. All the cracks and holes must also be repaired. Doorway need to arrange so that it is closed inside.
Step 3. Before leaving, leave some space to the entrance was more convenient and less dangerous.
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