Benches in the bath must be only wooden. From what types of wood and how to make a bench in the bath will be described in this article.

The choice of material for benches

The following requirements are imposed on the material for the manufacture of benches:

• low thermal conductivity so that you can sit or lie on the bench without being uncomfortable from the hot surface;
• high density so that the tree does not split and split, leaving splinters;
• strength, allowing for a long time to successfully withstand high temperatures in conditions of high humidity.

Of the tree species common in Russia, linden, oak and aspen meet these requirements to a greater extent. The use of poplar, maple and birch is allowed.

Linden is the undisputed leader.

Linden wood is light, durable and easy to process, has a strong tonic effect.

In terms of its properties, aspen is somewhat inferior to linden, but due to its high prevalence, it is two times cheaper in cost. This circumstance explains the fact that aspen benches in the bath are most common. The main disadvantage of aspen boards is hidden internal rot. Although the boards seem to be strong from the outside, decay processes are already taking place in the inner layers, as a result of which the wood is destroyed.

Of the other listed tree species, bath benches are made relatively rarely on their own.

Not to mention the African abachi tree. This is a true champion unique properties. The only drawback of abasha is its very high cost. Abashi is delivered to Russia in rather small quantities, and bath benches are made from it only to order.

Making benches for a bath

The minimum dimensions of the bench are 150 cm long (180 cm is better in the steam room) and 40 cm wide. Benches are made for a steam room and a sink.

In the steam room, benches are made of two or three steps. The upper step is made of such a width that allows at least one person to lie comfortably - at least 90 cm. The lower steps are 40 or 60 cm wide, designed for sitting. The lower step should be raised above the floor by at least 20 cm. The height between the steps should be 40 - 60 cm. The upper shelf should be 120 cm from the ceiling.

First, a frame is assembled under the steps, consisting of racks and horizontal jumpers between them. Between the racks there should be a distance of no more than 50 cm. The frame elements are made of bars with a section of 5 × 7 cm.

Then the shelves are mounted and the side parts of the benches are sewn up. For shelves and sidewalls, boards are used, respectively, with a thickness of 4 and 2.5 cm. The boards are fixed with small slots of 1 cm for ventilation. A gap of 10 cm is made between the upper shelf and the wall, for which a wooden cube is installed between the wall and the shelf.

Take note:

• All connections are made with oak dowels driven into drilled holes.
• In the washing department, the bench must be stable and durable so that you can safely lie on it, sit and put basins of water on it.
• All parts of the benches must be carefully sanded, the corners are rounded.
• To protect wood, you need to use impregnations for baths, which are made on the basis of natural oil. Traditional products (lacquer or drying oil) in the bath are unacceptable.

Wide bench in the sauna room

First letter "p"

Second letter "o"

Third letter "l"

The last beech is the letter "k"

Answer for the clue "Wide bench in the sauna room", 5 letters:
shelves

Alternative questions in crossword puzzles for the word shelves

Broom without leaves

wide shelf on which they bathe in the bath

Bath bed

Wide bench in the bath

Word definitions for shelves in dictionaries

Dictionary living Great Russian language, Vladimir Dal The meaning of the word in the dictionary Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language, Vladimir Dal
see gender (gender).

New explanatory and derivational dictionary of the Russian language, T. F. Efremova. The meaning of the word in the dictionary New explanatory and derivational dictionary of the Russian language, T. F. Efremova.
m. A high platform in the bath, on which they bathe. Scaffolding in mines, mines, between which mine ladders are installed. Sloping table. m. Cart with a flat deck for transporting bulky items.

Great Soviet Encyclopedia The meaning of the word in the dictionary Great Soviet Encyclopedia
tunneling, hanging shelves, metal structure(sometimes multi-storey), designed to accommodate mechanisms and fasten hanging equipment during the sinking of mine shafts. P. are also used to protect workers in the face in case of accidental ...

Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. D.N. Ushakov The meaning of the word in the dictionary Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. D.N. Ushakov
shelf, m. Cart with a flat deck for transporting bulky items.

Examples of the use of the word shelf in the literature.

Through open door Aaron saw wooden shelves lined with pots and pans.

On the day of arrival, we were met by all the officers and commander shelf gray-haired Georgian prince Abashidze, who received a report from Prutnikov.

On the way down, she stopped at the subscription department and, going to shelves, chose two Italian textbooks and an Italian dictionary.

Recovering a little, Abraham Meyer began to carefully move along the wide main passage, trying to stay close to shelves.

The restless Avar waited for the appearance of the chief of staff shelf Colonel Bogomilov, to whom he complained about the improper fulfillment of business obligations by personnel shelf.

Bathhouses cut from logs are gradually becoming a thing of the past, unable to compete with light, modern, inexpensive materials, but the lining of the steam room and furniture must be made of wood. Only this material is able to create a special healing atmosphere in the bath and provide comfortable conditions. If you want to save money, then try to make a bench for a bath. Since its design is very simple, a do-it-yourself bath bench can be made without special tool, and a thing created by yourself is always better than bought.

Which type of wood to choose

Strict requirements are imposed on the material for benches in the bath:

• high density of fibers, which does not allow wood to split and crack;
• low thermal conductivity, providing a comfortable temperature of wooden flooring;
• resistance to moisture, allowing a long period of use of furniture in difficult conditions.

It would seem that coniferous woods are suitable for a bath: larch, pine, cedar, but they have a significant drawback that excludes the use of furniture in a steam room. When heated, resin appears on the surface of the boards, such secretions leave burns on the skin, therefore moisture resistant softwood used for benches in the rest room or in the washing room.

Linden has become a favorite among the materials for furniture in the steam room: it is easy to work with, resistant to water and heat, and smells good. Aspen is also good, but over time, the wood begins to rot from the inside. Oak does not cause any complaints - this material has solid advantages, only its cost is high. You can make benches from other types of wood: maple, poplar, birch.

Before you make benches in the bath, you need to find out the requirements for their design.

1. Boards and beams used for the manufacture of furniture in the bathmust go through a thorough grinding of the entire surface with a special machine or sandpaper.
2. The corners of the benches must be rounded to avoid injury and scratches.
3. Furniture must be durable and reliable, designed for safe use by an adult.
4. For antiseptic impregnation it is forbidden to use synthetic fluids that release toxins when heated. Material is protected special formulations based on natural oils.
5. For better drying, the space under the bench is not sewn up.
6. A gap of up to 10 cm must be left between the wall and the installed bench.

Varieties

In steam rooms, stationary or portable benches are installed. Their dimensions depend on the area of ​​​​the room and location. Comfortable Height installation is 60 – 70 cm; if several rows are being built, then the distance from the upper deck to the ceiling should be 1.2 m. The upper tier is intended not only for sitting, but also for lying. Its width should be up to 90 cm, length - 150-180 cm, for the lower shelf it is enough to make a flooring of 60 cm. Portable benches are inferior in size, their length is 90-150 cm, width - 50 cm. Place the furniture away from the stove and windows, against a blank wall. Most bench models are based on a frame, legs made of beams and a seat made of boards stuffed at intervals of 1–2 cm, designed to drain water.

Tools for work:

• a hammer;
• screwdriver;
• grinding machine or sandpaper;
• hacksaw.

Here is an example of a diagram of another more complex bench that can be used for a bath:

Manufacturing

An easy option for a beginner carpenter is a small portable bench. Having gained a little experience with wood, you can subsequently take on more complex structure. First of all, a shop diagram is drawn with the designation of the parameters: length, width, height. For manufacturing you will need: 2 boards 150 × 20 × 5 cm, bars 5 × 5 cm, 2 planks 10 × 2 cm, self-tapping screws. All boards and beams are thoroughly sanded before assembly.

1. Saw the bars into 4 pieces of 50 cm for legs and 4 of 41 cm for horizontal racks.
2. Run two frames, connecting the legs and racks in the upper part with screws at the same level, and screw the bottom rack with inside at a level of 5 cm from the floor.
3. Fix two boards alternately on the frames with four self-tapping screws, leaving a gap of 1 cm in the middle. Self-tapping screws are attached to the inside of the bench so that they do not cause a burn when heated, or they go deep into the tree by 5 mm and are covered with putty.
4. For the stability of the bench, two thin strips are fixed on the crossbars fixed at the bottom.

Initially, for the manufacture of furniture for the bath, wooden dowels were used, which were hammered into prepared holes. This process is quite complicated, so it is easier for a novice master to use self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.

Having made furniture for your bath, you can be sure of the quality of its wood and impregnation. The dimensions and design of the benches are ideal for the rest of the furniture and fit into the interior of the bath rooms, because they are made according to individual measurements.

Video

How to make a bench for a bath, you can figure it out by watching the following video:

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