How to make a terrace on the roof of a house without damaging its structure

One of the new trends in modern architecture of both high-rise and low-rise buildings is exploitable roofs. There are all kinds of projects for using the upper part of buildings that appear these days - these are outdoor or indoor swimming pools, courts, natural or artificial lawns, summer verandas. Today we will talk about what a roof terrace is, its features and manufacturing technology.

Project options

In the photo on the Internet you can find any projects for a summer kitchen with a bathhouse.
They all differ in two main criteria: parameters and materials. Before choosing a suitable layout, it is advisable to determine at least the approximate dimensions (minimum and maximum), the location of the future bathhouse with a summer kitchen on the site and the preferred material.

How to combine depending on size

The dimensions of the finished building can range from three to four meters on one side to tens of meters.

The area of ​​the structure directly depends on its functionality: if just a steam room with a small relaxation room and a food preparation area fits into 25 square meters, then the design of a summer kitchen with a bathhouse and a terrace provides for a space of at least 35 square meters.

The number of floors also depends on the layout. For example, not only a bathhouse and a summer kitchen can be located under one roof - they can be joined by one or two bedrooms, a dressing room, a games room, a cinema room, a workshop, a garage, or a terrace.

A very functional solution is to choose a bathhouse project with a summer kitchen, a veranda and a basement equipped for a storage room. This is especially beneficial if the house does not have the opportunity to install or repair a cellar.

You will find all the information about projects for a bathhouse with a terrace and barbecue here.

Material timber

Brick also ranks first in the construction rankings. Its advantage is that you can build such a summer kitchen with a bathhouse and a terrace yourself without hiring lumber workers.

Brick structures require a more powerful foundation, but are easier to remodel internally and externally.

We also recommend that you study the material about bathhouse projects made from gas silicate blocks at this link.

Combined gazebo with your own hands

We present to your attention a diagram for constructing a bathhouse and an extension with your own hands. There is nothing complicated in the process, the main thing is to have a general understanding of construction.

1. We buy and deliver a high-quality log house, the length of which is about 2.5 meters.
2. Preparation of a columnar foundation. Holes for the future bathhouse are drilled and filled.
3. The next step is making the strapping and laying roofing felt on it.
4. We are preparing a frame for the dressing room, making a frame for the future gazebo.
5. Preparing the hip roof. We calculate the optimal ceiling height in the bathhouse, then choose the method of laying the ceiling.
6. We nail the sheathing to the hip roof, the pitch was chosen specifically for the tiles, but as an option you can use a more budget-friendly ondulin.
7. Sheathing the house and laying roofing felt on the roof.
8. Almost finished project.

The result was a very beautiful bath house, made almost on our own. All that remains is to make a chimney through the ceiling in the bathhouse, and you can begin insulation.

Almost ready-made bathhouse option

Varieties of summer kitchens with a gazebo

Most often, gazebos are built from the following materials:

• brick (stone);
• tree;
• metal.

Brick

To build a gazebo with a kitchen made of brick or stone, you will need a serious foundation, since the mass of the building will be considerable. But such a place to relax will last for many years without any modifications or repairs.

The disadvantage of this version of the gazebo is that it is labor-intensive, because it is practically a full-fledged building, the construction of which is best entrusted to professionals.

Important! The brick structure is fireproof. It can also be glazed and elements of interior decoration and decor can be added.

Wooden

A structure made of wood is much simpler - a wide variety of materials are selected, and you can also do without a foundation by arranging the structure in the form of a temporary hut. The advantage of a wooden building is the variety of options for its design and the ability to easily change parts of a ready-made gazebo. It is also worth noting the environmental friendliness of the materials used.

• The disadvantages of wooden structures are as follows:
• the need for impregnation with fire-fighting mixtures;
• possibility of wood damage by pests;
• constant shrinkage of the base of a building during its use.

Metal

The most practical gazebos with kitchens for country houses or estates can be built from metal structures. These can be racks with ceilings and large-scale glazing, or open verandas with ornate wrought iron. It all depends on the taste and need for such buildings. The metal will have to be painted frequently to ensure its appearance remains attractive and does not corrode.

Bathhouse projects with a gazebo: use cases

The popularity of the solution - a bathhouse and a gazebo under one roof - is caused by the variability in the use of such a building:

bath house - most often built and used in this capacity at the very beginning of the development of the site. Such a construction will not require significant investments, but at the same time the owners receive almost complete housing with everything they need. While the construction of the main building and its finishing are carried out (and for log houses, a year may pass between these processes for the logs to shrink), the owners can fully relax, while some cramped space is compensated for by the gazebo - in the summer it actually turns into an additional room

The bathhouse-house option is almost complete housing

guest house - the arrival of guests is, of course, a holiday, but their stay should not create discomfort for the owners. Of course, you can temporarily cede some of your premises, provide special guest rooms (and get premises that will be used quite irregularly, but they will have to be built/decorated/maintained), but at the same time a certain discomfort, primarily psychological, remains. The option in which the hosts and dear guests still live separately looks much more attractive.

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A bathhouse-guest house will create an optimal level of autonomy for guests and owners

Having your own, albeit temporary, housing, a person will feel more relaxed, confident and comfortable. This is where a guest house bathhouse comes in handy, creating an optimal level of autonomy for guests and hosts. Especially if the guests and hosts have a fairly large age difference - when some want silence, others feel a peak of activity. Creating a separate guest house is unjustified, both financially and in terms of space occupied on the site

Bathhouse combined with a gazebo, made of profiled timber

At the same time, it is worth remembering that a bathhouse-house with a gazebo is, first of all, a bathhouse, and then a residential building, where the semantic and organizing center is the steam room. Therefore, all other elements seem to adapt to it - both in terms of finishing and in terms of special operating conditions. First of all, special protection of residential premises from humidity/dampness will be required. The ventilation system must be designed so that moist air from the steam room does not penetrate into the living area.

Since the guest bathhouse-house is not used constantly, the design of the heating system must take into account the “downtime” of the room in the winter - i.e. the pipes should not defrost. And at the same time, be effective enough to create acceptable temperature conditions in the shortest possible time. In addition, such a bathhouse, unlike a relaxation room in a regular bathhouse, must have a full bathroom and a kitchenette.

Layout, dimensions, drawings

If you are seriously thinking about building a bathhouse and gazebo, then you will definitely need to prepare a project for the future structure with drawings and dimensions.

If for an ordinary gazebo experienced craftsmen perfectly know all the moments and important components, then for such a massive structure it is vitally necessary.

9 by 5 meters with a terrace

4 by 6

6 by 9 5 by 6

6 by 4

Plan 5.5 by 8.5 5.5 by 7.5

4.5 to 5.5

7 by 5

We have selected projects and drawings of the most interesting and understandable options that you can implement on your site. Your building may differ from what is shown in the project. You may want to make a corner option or change the location of the gazebo relative to the bathhouse.

Features of the variety of bath structures

The popularity of the bathhouse is explained quite simply. From time immemorial, the bathhouse has been symbolized as a place where you can not only bathe, but also cleanse your soul. Centuries have passed, and the understanding of the purpose of the bathhouse has changed somewhat. Now they cleanse the physical body rather than the spiritual one. Nowadays, this is a place where you can have a good steam, wash, and sit with friends while having heartfelt conversations and a well-laid table. Because of the last point, modern baths have become more spacious with huge relaxation rooms. And attached terraces and barbecue ovens are frequent companions.

If you nevertheless decide to engage in such construction, then the first thing you need to do is choose what type of bathhouse you will have. There are several of them.

1. Built-in. This bathhouse is combined with the house itself. In this case, the steam room and washing room are part of the house area. This option involves setting aside the living room as a relaxation room.
2. Attached. The bathhouse has compact parameters. It is attached to one of the walls of the house.
3. Standing alone. This is a bathhouse that is complete and does not touch any structure. In other words, this is an ordinary building that is built separately. In such a building, all the necessary premises are available, such as: a washing room, a dressing room (can be replaced or combined with a relaxation room, a steam room). The recreation area may not be in the building itself, but located outside it - on a terrace or in a gazebo with a barbecue oven.
4. Bathhouse tent. A mobile version of a bathhouse, which is useful for hiking and outdoor activities.
5. Economical. Such baths are small in size, but at the same time have a large terrace. Options without a terrace are possible. Such baths are used only as a steam room.

Small bathhouse with terrace

You should choose according to your needs. Having decided on the type of bathhouse, you can begin to choose the correct location for the building. This stage is no less important than all the others, and should not be taken lightly.

Design styles

Let's look at the most popular design solutions for decoration and interior decoration.

Chalet

Characteristic features of the style:

1. Use of massive forms. The building is created with a large area.
2. The main building materials are natural logs and stone.
3. The location is in a landscaped area, preferably near a pond. The building should blend into the landscape.
4. Inside the room, wooden beams protrude from the ceiling. They are not hidden behind decor; on the contrary, they are made the center of style.
5. The usual living room is replaced by an open terrace or gazebo with a fireplace.

A bathhouse and a chalet-style extension are always built under one common roof.

Modern

The modern direction of style gives owners freedom in choosing shapes and decoration ideas. Art Nouveau is about unusual shapes, interesting angles and lines. Although it is believed that a gazebo in the Art Nouveau style should be round in shape, an interesting design for a corner placement will also fit into the style.

It is recommended to pay attention to lighting. There should be as many windows as possible. Even better if they are panoramic and overlook the garden. The gazebo is made summer or closed. There are no restrictions in the choice of colors.

Loft

The name of the direction is translated from English as attic style. This is a rough finish without unnecessary frills, straight lines, contrasting colors.

A characteristic feature of a loft is maximum free space. Doors are installed only when absolutely necessary. In other cases, they are replaced with partitions.

When choosing furniture, preference is given to metal and wood. The form should be simple. It is better to leave the wood unpainted and cover it with varnish. There should be many light sources. When daylight is not enough, it is compensated with artificial lamps and lamps.

Half-timbered

The bathhouse, complemented by a gazebo, is built in a half-timbered style using frame technology. A popular material for construction is laminated veneer lumber. It does not deform, is resistant to moisture and temperature changes.

The building can also be made from logs. The gaps in the frame are filled:

• pieces of stone, brick;
• concrete;
• lumber residues;
• clay.

This combination of raw materials makes the building unusual in appearance.

High tech

A modern design direction characterized by various innovations. The latest sanitary ware is used for the bath. The building is equipped with a smart home remote control.

In high-tech there are no restrictions in the choice of materials for finishing and interior design. Windows are left open without curtains for a better view. The shape of the structure is always made non-standard, at oblique, right angles.

Scandinavian

The style is similar to rustic. The shape of the structure with clear straight lines. The range is dominated by classic colors (white, black, brown) and their contrasting combinations.

There are no bright decorative elements. Natural stone and wood are used in construction. A stove or fireplace is installed inside the room.

An addition in the form of a gazebo is a great way to increase the comfort of relaxation and expand the usable space of the bathhouse. Such an extension will allow you to enjoy the beauty of nature in the fresh air or watch what is happening through the window.

Construction stages

As in any low-rise and small-sized construction, a summer kitchen with a bathhouse is built using standard technology, but with slightly lighter design options.

So, the foundation can be strip or even pile, and not a powerful monolithic one. If the main material is timber, then a thickness of 100x100 mm is used for the walls, and not one and a half times more, as for residential buildings.

Single-brick masonry and single-layer insulation are also usually sufficient for such rooms with periodic use.

Construction plan:

1. Preparation, marking, choosing a design for a bathhouse with a summer kitchen based on photos and ready-made drawings online or ordering an individual layout.
2. The construction of the foundation depending on the functional load, size, number of storeys of the structure and the main building material.
3. Installation of the frame or construction of walls and simultaneous laying of the necessary communications (water, electricity, gas supply).
4. Installation of roof base and roofing work. If a bathhouse combined with a summer kitchen is planned to be supplemented with an attic, insulation of the under-roof space is imperative.
5. External and internal finishing of surfaces taking into account the layout and waterproofing in wet areas.

The article indicates the design of a bathhouse made of rounded logs, as well as the features of installing such a bathhouse.

For those who want to see what a bathhouse with a gazebo looks like, you can see the photo in this article here: https://2gazon.ru/postroiki/bani/proekt-besedkoj-odnoj-kryshej.html

The main thing is the system

Design of a lightweight, usable roof with a tiled covering on plastic supports
. There are many design options for a flat roof, but the technology for constructing such houses is not mastered by all construction companies. Meanwhile, the wrong choice of materials, their location in the roofing pie, as well as careless installation can lead to extremely unpleasant consequences - leaks, large heat losses in winter and overheating of rooms in summer, and reduced acoustic comfort in rooms on the upper floor.

The likelihood of construction errors will be much reduced if you use systems developed by leading manufacturers of roofing materials and insulation, for example TN-ROOF TERRACE PIR or TN-ROOF GREEN PIR from TECHNONICOL. The order of the layers and the technology for installing each of them are carefully thought out here; both designs have managed to confirm their reliability in practice.

Baths under one roof with a swimming pool

Having a bathhouse is already a luxury, and if it is also combined with a swimming pool, then you will always have guests. To arrange a bathhouse, you can choose one of two types of pool:

1. Stationary. Installation requires digging a deep pit, laying sewer pipes and installing special equipment.
2. Mobile. It can be assembled and disassembled. It can be plastic, frame, composite, inflatable. No additional sewer pipes are required for installation.

A bathhouse is very often combined with a swimming pool.
To build a bathhouse combined with a swimming pool, you can choose various building materials:

1. Logs. This material can be considered traditional for a bathhouse. This structure is visually attractive, retains heat well, is environmentally friendly, and has healing properties. Also, the logs are absolutely not deformed. They can crack, but only vertically, which does not affect the thermal insulation in any way. However, a log bathhouse will shrink by 10–12 cm every year. This size must be taken into account during design.
2. Beam. This material is the most popular due to the fact that a bathhouse can be erected in a short time for relatively little money. Timber is also a tree, so it has the same properties as a log. However, the material can crack horizontally, which reduces the service life of such a bath. Before construction, the timber must be thoroughly dried. Therefore, after purchasing, it is recommended to wait about a month before starting construction. This is done to minimize shrinkage of the bath. Wood must also be treated with antiseptic agents to prevent rot and excessive moisture absorption.
3. Brick. A brick bathhouse with a swimming pool will last a very long time. However, such a building requires a solid foundation. Careful thermal insulation is also necessary, since brick can freeze under the influence of negative temperatures. Despite this, brick has an undoubted advantage. It is fireproof, the material is not afraid of attacks from mice and insects, and mold or mildew will never appear on the walls. However, such a bathhouse cannot be called a budget structure; the environmental friendliness will be much lower than that of a wooden bathhouse.
4. Foam block. The foam block structure is the most economical. The advantage is that you can build a bathhouse yourself, and you can do it quite quickly. It is not afraid of mice, harmful insects and mold, so you can safely not use antiseptics. Also, block construction does not have an increased level of fire hazard, which is a definite advantage for a bathhouse. Be prepared for the fact that such a bathhouse will not be entirely attractive in appearance.

The pool can be located in any of the rooms of the bathhouse. However, the most economical would be to build a bathhouse with a two-story pool. This will allow you to build a comfortable lounge, which is best located on the second floor. On the first floor you can arrange a steam room and install a swimming pool. In such a bath you can not only perform hygiene procedures, but also relax. With this arrangement, it is necessary to take care of high-quality waterproofing. This is necessary to ensure that the upper room remains dry in any case. If this rule is neglected, a problem of fungus will arise on interfloor ceilings, since they are necessarily made of wooden boards.

One of the main elements of a two-story bathhouse with a swimming pool is a staircase. It can be compact, screw or spacious classic. It is better to give preference to wooden options. It is recommended to place it only inside the building, since going outside in the winter after a steam room or swimming pool can lead to negative consequences.

A bathhouse combined with a swimming pool may contain:

• shower;
• fuel room;
• a pantry where you can store tools.

It is recommended to place the shower as close to the pool as possible, since after being in chlorinated water it is necessary to wash it off the body. The relaxation room should be located in such a way that you can quickly get to the pool and sauna from it.

Video: project of a bathhouse with a swimming pool

Combining a bathhouse with other buildings on the site allows you to save a lot, but at the same time not deny yourself anything. But remember that the design of such buildings must be approached responsibly.

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Recommendations for self-building

1. To save money, you can build a bathhouse from timber, logs, and make a panel extension. An alternative is to combine brick or concrete blocks with wood.
2. It is better to pour a strip foundation for a bathhouse; a columnar foundation is enough for a gazebo.
3. To reinforce the tape, you should take profile reinforcement with a diameter of 10 mm or more.
4. The foundation must be allowed to stand and settle. For these purposes, marks are placed on poles and tape, which are periodically checked with a water level.
5. The construction of the frame and walls begins only after the foundation has completely settled.
6. For a columnar base, anchors are taken on which vertical supports are mounted. The width of the pillars is at least 40*40 cm.
7. A septic tank 4–6 m deep must be installed near the bathhouse.
8. The floors of the steam room and shower are made at a slight slope towards a special water collector, to which a sewer pipe is connected from below.
9. For baths that are used all year round, the drainage pipe must approach the septic tank at a depth of 60 cm.

Despite the popularity of the gable roof, the hip roof looks much more luxurious. It is difficult to arrange, the consumption of materials is higher, but if you have the financial resources, the beautiful appearance of its design will justify the costs.

Floor finishing

Commonly used materials:

• tree;
• marble;
• concrete.

Wooden floors are assembled from long or short boards and installed on joists. Wood is used to install leaking or drainage type flooring. In the first case, water will flow into the ground, and in the second, into the drainage system. It is better to buy pine logs. They are laid out with a slight slope, since the underground itself is made this way for water drainage. In all types of rooms, except square ones, the calculation of the gap to the walls is observed. The planks are placed perpendicular to the drain. If the bathhouse is on a strip foundation, then the top of the support chair should correspond to its top. In the case of a columnar base, the ends of the lags are placed on embedded beams. Concrete flooring is more resistant to mechanical stress. It is given the aesthetic qualities of tiles or artificial stone. Finishing is carried out using 2 technologies. In the first case, the water will be absorbed by sand, and in the second by a pipe.

Features of building a roof veranda

The easiest way to build an open veranda. That is, arrange a small corner on the roof, covered with a tarpaulin made of loose, breathable fabric materials. Then the owners will not need to completely dismantle the roof and remove the rafter systems to create a new one. It is necessary to prepare at least 4 sliding partitions. Before constructing a building, it is necessary to take into account some nuances:

1. Maximum weight of structures, partitions and furniture products. So, if the cottage is built from thin sandwich panels, it is risky to heavily load the roof.
2. Structural components - from reinforced floor screed to temperature-resistant roof.
3. Availability of frost-resistant building materials for finishing walls and ceilings.
4. High quality drainage system. Implemented only in the presence of thermal insulators, seamless floors, layers for fastening, materials for moisture insulation and leveling of concrete screed.

Materials for building a bathhouse with a terrace – which ones should you choose?

The most popular material for building a bathhouse, of course, remains wood. But nowadays you can increasingly see this type of building made from bricks and foam blocks. Let's talk about the advantages and features of each of them.

Rounded wood or timber

Its popularity is easy to explain - naturalness, environmental friendliness, accessibility, ease of use and operation, durability. Using wood in a bathhouse it is easy to create cozy and comfortable conditions. In addition, this wooden option always looks impressive and majestic, which will only emphasize your status.

The advantage is also that you do not need external finishing, because the wood already looks chic and is completed thanks to the straight or convex shapes of the material.

Interior finishing is optional. For this, lining made from deciduous trees is used. The use of spruce or pine material is allowed only in the dressing room or rest room. Their use in the steam room is prohibited due to dangerous volatile resin compounds that are released at high temperatures.

Wooden sauna

Brick

This material can be found least often when constructing a bathhouse. The fact is that the bricks required for such construction are quite expensive, which significantly increases the budget of the construction process. Another disadvantage is the property of bricks such as hygroscopicity (the ability to absorb moisture and water from the air)

Therefore, when using such material, it is worth paying special attention to insulating the walls from the inside.

Despite the listed disadvantages, brick has undeniable advantages. It has high fire resistance. It also has good thermal insulation and sound insulation.

Brick bath

Foam block

It is often compared to wood due to its ability to “breathe”. But wood has better thermal insulation properties. So, when choosing a project to build a bathhouse made of foam blocks, you need to take care of good additional insulation. The main advantages are:

• cheapness;
• light weight;
• ease of installation.

But the interior finishing is best done with wooden cladding materials. This will not only insulate your bathhouse, but will also help give the rooms the feel of a natural wooden structure. External cladding can be made of any material. For example, cover it with a material that imitates a wooden beam - siding. They are also often plastered or faced with clinker tiles.

Bathhouse made of foam blocks

But during the construction of a complex, the base of the terrace is often laid out with tiles that will be in harmony with the facing materials of the building.

You can often find baths that are built on a foundation of piles. Since wooden baths are many times lighter than monolithic brick buildings, pouring a solid foundation is not necessary. It is worth noting that the cost of such filling is quite expensive. The advantage of a pile foundation is that communications and water drainage are significantly simplified.

Construction of a building

Building a bathhouse is not a long process. Therefore, this structure can be installed first and live there while the construction of the main residential building is underway. In addition, everything necessary for living can be provided at once: a small kitchen, sleeping places and a bathroom.

Project of a bathhouse made of logs 6x9 m

The terrace is usually made open, limiting the perimeter with only a small fence. However, you can completely isolate it by installing, for example, glazing. An interesting solution when constructing a terrace is a sliding glass wall, which allows you to combine the living room with the terrace.

A barbecue on the terrace will allow you to concentrate all the necessary elements of a comfortable stay in one place.

A sauna with a gazebo and barbecue (grill table, barbecue) would be an excellent solution

Stages of work

Step 1. Site preparation.

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Step 2. Construction of a foundation (its type is determined by the type of soil, load, time allotted for the work and financial capabilities), which can be monolithic, columnar, strip or pile.

Step 3. Construction of a bathhouse frame with a terrace.

The process of building a bathhouse with a terrace

Step 4. Installation of the roof structure.

Step 5. Cladding the building and insulating it.

Step 6. Installation of the floor.

Step 7. Installation of the stove and chimney (it is not needed for the electric model).

Step 8. Interior decoration.

Step 9. Conducting communications.

Bathhouse project with attic and terrace

The most important question that needs to be resolved when starting work is what to build a bathhouse from, as well as a terrace for it. In addition, the purpose of the building imposes some additional requirements for both construction and finishing.

Materials from which a bathhouse and terrace can be made

The extension must fit harmoniously into the overall architectural ensemble. Often it is made from the same building material as the bathhouse itself. Or from a design that matches it. The choice may be influenced by: the dimensions of the future building, the place intended for its installation, the material aspect.

The material must provide a good microclimate in the premises. It requires high resistance to temperature changes and high humidity levels. The environmental aspect must also be taken into account. No harmful substances should be released into the atmosphere under the influence of steam.

A wooden bath has many advantages over a brick, block or sandwich panel

Most often, baths are built from wood. These can be logs or timber; frame structures are also popular, in which wood is combined with other types of materials

But when using wood, it is necessary to pay attention to its treatment from the effects of climatic factors, and also, using special impregnations, to increase the resistance of the structure to fire

Ceramic brick remains popular.

Wood-burning sauna project

This is interesting: How to make a sauna - manufacturing stages

Typical building sizes

Standard bath structure with an attic and a small porch measuring 6*6 m. The foundation under the attached canopy is columnar. The cladding material of the main building is block house.

This is an example of a typical log bathhouse with a small veranda - 6*4 m. A company of 3-4 people can accommodate here. A larger number of vacationers is allowed, but it will be a bit crowded inside.

The standard choice for summer residents is a 4*4 m bathhouse. With a terrace of 8 square meters. m can comfortably accommodate a family of 4 people. If you expand the extension to 15 sq. m, then the number of vacationers will be increased to 10 people.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage is its versatility. The project will have space for a shower room, dressing room, furnace room, steam room, living room, plunge pool, and if the building is large, then for a swimming pool. In the gazebo, in turn, you can put a barbecue. In cold weather, the open structure of the veranda is covered with soft windows or an awning. Even in late autumn use will be possible. If a person needs a bathhouse in winter, then a semi-open or closed design is suitable. In itself, combining a bathhouse with a gazebo will provide financial benefits, as well as save time and simplify the task of planning the site. The building can also serve as a summer kitchen. General materials and style will close the question of the design of these functional areas. Access to fresh air after swimming and visiting the steam room will be beneficial for your health. Behind the benefits lie some disadvantages:

• high fire hazard of wood structures;
• possibility of leaks;
• problems in choosing modern materials.

Varieties

There are not many varieties of 2-story gazebos. The main options: with a roof, open and with barbecue. From an aesthetic point of view, a gazebo without a canopy is a priority. The open terrace on the second floor is a place where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the scenery. Typically, the first tier is used as a cooking area, and the second as a lounge area. The only drawback of the building is the lack of reliable protection of the upper floor from precipitation. It is unlikely that the second tier can be used in bad weather, but for the winter it is advisable to cover it with something.

A closed-plan gazebo is more difficult to build, but the structure itself, as well as its guests inside, is provided with reliable protection. The roof will protect the second tier from precipitation. In addition, such a building looks more impressive. Construction will require more material and a stronger foundation. It is better to entrust the drawing to a professional.

A functional addition to the gazebo is a barbecue. There are immediately a lot of options for spending your holiday. You can install a barbecue inside the main structure by making a compact extension. On the other hand, the fireplace for roasting meat can be located next to the gazebo. No special construction skills are required. We just buy a barbecue and install it in a free space. If you decide to place the frying device indoors, you will need a chimney vent.

You can put a barbecue in the gazebo

Material selection

The complex includes swimming pools, a sauna and a spacious relaxation area

The most popular and economically feasible material for building a bathhouse with a terrace is wooden beams. On the one hand, it retains heat well, so the bathhouse will not require additional insulation. In addition, wood is the traditional material of the Russian bathhouse; it allows you to create a unique “bathroom” atmosphere. An additional plus is that wood, as a “breathable” material, independently regulates humidity, but will require additional protection from mold and fire.

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Brick baths are more reliable in terms of fire safety, but they take longer to warm up, requiring more fuel. In addition, brick baths will require the mandatory installation of a ventilation system, otherwise condensation will begin to accumulate inside the bath, provoking the development of mold and bacteria.

The most common options are baths made of timber

Traditional Russian bathhouse made of timber

Rules for waterproofing

The waterproofing layer is an important functional element of the terrace, which requires special attention. For reliable protection from high humidity, bitumen is poured, on top of which a layer of gravel is laid. If necessary, you can use modern membrane-based waterproofing coatings:

• An elastomer that is attached to adhesive tape. The manufacturer guarantees a service life of 50 years, so you will ensure the reliability and integrity of the terrace base for many years.
• Hot air bonded TPO sheets. This material is mechanically harder than the previous one and more neutral in relation to chemicals.
• PVC membranes. This material is not so strong, so a reinforcing mesh is used to secure it. A wide range of thicknesses will help provide reliable protection against moisture and level the roof surface.

A sauna with a terrace is a rational and economical idea

The design of a bathhouse with a terrace provides a lot of advantages and new opportunities; it perfectly complements and decorates the site. Do you want to ensure proper rest? In this case, you can set up a place for a barbecue on the terrace. A large terrace with a 6x6 bathhouse will become a favorite place for many. Having placed chairs and a table, it is pleasant to receive guests here, relax, listen to music, and in the evenings, after steaming and a broom, drink tea and treat yourself to a smoky barbecue. A bathhouse with a relaxation room and a terrace is equally good and comfortable for both summer and winter pastime.

Projects for bathhouses with a terrace can be either miniature, compact, or quite large. The general appearance of such buildings is simply stunning. They look very attractive on the site. There are enough interesting projects of bathhouses with a terrace on our website so that everyone can choose an option to their liking. And if suddenly the presented projects cannot satisfy your wishes, we will develop a project from scratch especially for you. Then it will definitely meet all your requirements and bring a lot of fun!

Types of terrace roofs for different types of roofs

Terraces on the roof of a house, as well as those simply attached, can be very different. Based on the presence of a roof, there are:

• open - without a roof;
• closed - with a roof;
• partially closed - with a roof that does not completely cover the terrace area.

Based on the presence of fencing:

• partially fenced;
• fully fenced;
• without fencing.

In addition, there are terraces built into the house, glazed, with panoramic windows, located on one or several levels, etc.

Terrace and barbecue: planning correctly

When planning a terrace, first of all it is necessary to take into account which wind direction is the main one so that the design of the bathhouse covers the terrace. In addition, this will allow you to properly place the barbecue so that the wind carries the smoke and heat away from vacationers. If the terrace will serve as shelter from the sun's rays on a hot summer day, then you should not place it in the southern direction. Or vice versa - a terrace with a sun lounger can be an excellent place for sunbathing - it all depends on the wishes and tastes of the owner. In addition, the choice of location of the terrace is greatly influenced by the surrounding landscape - contemplation of a fence is unlikely to add to the mood on vacation, where it is more pleasant to admire a forest, lake or landscaped landscape design.

The terrace can be located frontally (i.e. along the facade of the bathhouse, Fig. 1), on the side (near one of the walls), it can have an angular location (along two adjacent walls) or encircling (along three walls, sometimes completely around the bathhouse, if the territory allows).

Rice. 1. Design of a bathhouse with a front terrace

Frontal arrangement of the terrace

Project of a stylish and laconic bathhouse with a terrace and barbecue

If you do not plan to invite a lot of people, then taking into account the installation of a barbecue (barbecue), the minimum recommended terrace area is 7-8 m2. But it’s better to start with 9-10 m2, then in addition to tables and chairs on the terrace you can put a sun lounger and a couple of chairs, while the person standing at the barbecue will have enough free space to work, and vacationers will not be bothered by the heat from the stove and smoke .

Although a terrace in the classical sense is an open area, for greater comfort it has a roof to protect it from rain and sun. This can be a continuation of the roof of the bathhouse and be made of a similar roofing material, or you can cover the terrace with translucent polycarbonate. In addition, an opaque canopy will create twilight in the bathhouse itself, so you will have to turn on the lights earlier.

For the floor on the terrace, a wooden board or decking is best suited. Of course, you can lay paving or ceramic tiles, but wood will look cozier. Natural stone is used as a covering on a large terrace

Natural stone will become a spectacular finish for the terrace

To install a barbecue, it is necessary to lay the foundation separately, and for construction they use special fire-resistant bricks, and the base is made with a height of about 70 cm from the floor level.

A rectangular niche is made in the front wall in which a small supply of firewood can be stored. To remove smoke from the barbecue, a separate chimney is made, which in height should ensure effective removal of smoke from the bathhouse.

On the terrace you need to allocate space for firewood

Spacious relaxation complex, including relaxation rooms, a bathhouse, a terrace with a barbecue

Preparatory work

A gazebo is built with your own hands from various materials (stone, brick, wood). The choice of material depends on the following factors:

• the load that will be exerted on the structure;
• average number of vacationers;
• dimensions of the structure;
• presence or absence;
• open or closed gazebo;
• form of construction.

To make a rectangular two-story gazebo for the dacha, we use wood as a base - beams and tongue-and-groove boards. For the roof you will need to buy metal tiles. The lower trim is made using untreated beams with a cross-section of 120x150 mm, and the top - from similar elements with a cross-section of 100x100. Sanding bars (100x100) can be used as stands.

To make the railings you will need lumber. The floor will be constructed from tongue and groove boards. To sheathe the ceilings, we use wooden lining. The rafters will require beams (50x150 mm). We will lay the sheathing from edged boards. You can make the stairs yourself from polished beams or buy them ready-made.

A wooden gazebo with 2 floors is assembled on a flat area. To do this, we use free-standing pillars or reinforced concrete strips. Since the weight of the structure being erected is small, it is possible to arrange a shallow foundation. If you are planning to build a gazebo with a terrace, then roofs are also produced. The tools you will need are a level, a tape measure, a concrete mixer, an angle grinder, buckets, and a shovel.

A gazebo is actually a very useful structure. Here you can enjoy your holiday alone, arrange family gatherings, receive guests and even grill delicious kebabs. When drawing up a project for this structure, first of all you need to decide on its shape and size.

The correct choice of these parameters will determine how harmoniously the gazebo will fit into the design of the site, as well as the ease of use of it. We will talk further in the article about the advantages of courtyard structures of one design or another.

Examples of buildings up to 40 m2

If you find a free corner on your plot of land, you can build a small but very functional summer kitchen on it, combined with a bathhouse of up to 40 square meters. m. We present to your attention ready-made projects of such buildings, some of which you will probably “take into service.”

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In this case, in the picture above you see a project for a summer kitchen combined with a bathhouse and a terrace. The total area of ​​the building is 32.34 m2. Despite its small size, this structure has everything you need for proper washing, relaxation and cooking.

There is a small steam room, the project contains its exact dimensions of 2400x2450 mm. Adjacent to the steam room is a shower room of the same size. There is a summer kitchen 4200x3400 mm, divided into two functional areas: cooking and relaxation. And of course, there is a small terrace 4200x1500 mm, where you can go out, get some air or take a smoke break.

And this is a project for a super small bathhouse with a summer kitchen, which will occupy an area of ​​only 22.08 square meters. m., a very good option for a summer house and the material for construction will not take much. The dimensions of the entire building are 4800x4600 mm. A structure is erected from timber, wooden boards and slats. There are quite a few similar kitchens with baths, since in such a limited space it is possible to fit everything you need:

• steam room or sauna;
• locker room or dressing room;
• kitchen area and living room;
• veranda.