Saunas and roofs

04/12/2025

04/08/2025

Construction of a house with aerated concrete walls and a metal roof. Winter 2024-25.
In the fall of 2024, my team and I began building a small house from aerated concrete blocks. The foundation was ready.

In winter, a lot of time is spent on removing snow. This winter was warm. The snow melted from the foundation, and drops of water were easily removed with a blower.

The first row of blocks was laid on regular mortar. Grooves for the floor joists were immediately cut in the blocks of the first row.
The blocks of the second and subsequent rows were placed on glue for aerated concrete. Winter glue allows this to be done at temperatures down to minus 12 degrees Celsius (10.4 degrees Fahrenheit). Grooves were made in the row of blocks under the windows, plastic reinforcement was laid in them, and the grooves were filled with glue.
Metal corners were used as lintels. Grooves were cut in the blocks for them.

A reinforcing belt was formed in the top row. Metal reinforcement was installed in it and filled with concrete. Studs were inserted into the concrete to attach the wall plate. Due to the cool weather, an anti-freeze additive was added to the concrete. Waterproofing was placed on top of the walls.

The roof was installed starting with the installation of the wall plate, then rafters, waterproofing film, counter-battens, lathing, installation of valleys, covering with metal tiles, installation of ridges.
The last step was finishing the cornices with siding.

03/17/2025

Roof on a house made of aerated concrete blocks.
Calculated the necessary materials. After purchasing them, I built this roof with pipes, a drainage system and siding on the eaves with my team.

03/14/2025

Plasterboard walls, despite their popularity and convenience, are subject to various defects. Here are the main ones that require repair.
1. Cracks: can be due to deformations of the house and mechanical damage.
2. Holes and dents: can be from mechanical damage, as well as from opening the walls to access internal communications (water, electricity). Small holes can be from fasteners previously used to attach something to the wall.
3. Blisters and bubbles: the main reason is water leaks.
Repair comes down to cleaning the seams, walls, reinforcing the frame, replacing drywall, puttying, painting.

03/13/2025

Installing a plastic shed. To install the shed, I first prepared a place for it. I removed the paving stones, leveled the stones along the outline and in the middle. I mounted a frame made of timber on the stones, and laid playwood on the timber. When the floor for the shed was ready, I laid paving stones around it, which had to be cut in many places. After that, I assembled the shed on the finished base. All work was carried out according to the instructions attached to the shed.

03/12/2025

According to the project, this house, located on the Volga slope, should have balconies on the second floor on both sides of the house. From one balcony - a beautiful view of the Volga River, from the other - a view of the street. Powerful brackets made of glued beams were installed, to which longitudinal and transverse ties were attached. Then the finished floor and balcony railings were installed on them, but this was done by other builders.

03/11/2025

I assembled the sauna, connected it and made a roof over it.

09/05/2024

A wooden floor looks better than a new floor after it has been sanded and varnished.

09/04/2024

Why do you need a shelf in a bathhouse?
Bathhouse shelves play a vital role, providing comfort and functionality to this traditional place of relaxation and health improvement. They perform several key functions:
• A place to sit and lie down: The main purpose of a shelf in a steam room is to create a comfortable place to sit or lie down during bath procedures. Different levels of shelves allow you to choose the optimal temperature and humidity for each visitor.
• Cooling the body: After the steam room, the shelves serve as a place to cool the body. The cool surface helps to reduce body temperature and prevents overheating.
• Rest: The shelves create conditions for relaxation and rest. Lying on the shelf in the steam room, you can enjoy the warmth and aromas of bath brooms.
• Aesthetic function: The shelves can be made of various materials and have a variety of shapes, which allows you to create a unique design for the bathhouse and emphasize its style.

Wood, mainly linden or aspen, is used to make shelves in a Russian bathhouse or Finnish sauna. Abash or other types of resin-free wood are also used.
• Wood: The most traditional material for shelves. Wood has a pleasant smell, a pleasant texture to the touch and ensures a comfortable stay in the bathhouse.
Conclusion: Shelves are an integral part of any bathhouse. They provide comfort, safety and functionality to this unique place for relaxation and health improvement. Correctly selected and installed shelves will make your bathhouse even more pleasant and useful.