How to make ventilation in the steam room. How to properly ventilate a steam room in a Russian bath

Own bathhouse on the site is an indispensable attribute of suburban home ownership. This is not just a room for hygiene procedures. This is a place for family holidays and meetings with close friends. That is why it is necessary to think over its design to the smallest detail. And one of the most important aspects is proper ventilation in the bath. It is quite possible to master the installation of an effective ventilation system with your own hands. How to do this simply and quickly - in our material.

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Do I need ventilation in the bath and what are its basic principles?

Even ancient architects knew that without access to fresh air, a house or bathhouse would quickly collapse under the influence of dampness and mold. It was for air exchange that they left gaps between the upper logs. Now this simple technology has been replaced by more efficient systems. They require some time to install and plan. There is a temptation to give up on this question altogether, but what does it threaten as a result:

after just a couple of years, the materials of the building, especially if it is made using frame technology, will become unusable due to constant dampness;
There will always be a musty smell in the room. It will be especially noticeable when melting the bath, and this will nullify all the pleasure from the process;
staying in such a bath will not only become unpleasant, but also dangerous to health. In addition to the accumulation of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, there will be a large number of mold spores in the air, which can cause severe lung and skin diseases.

Obviously, it is worth spending time and money for your own safety. Before getting down to work, study the basic principles of arranging ventilation for a bath:

Principle	Description
Proper air distribution	According to the basic laws of physics, hot air rises, and cold air, respectively, falls down. It is necessary to distribute the flows so that the sunbeds have the optimal temperature, and the legs in the steam room do not freeze.
Keeping the room temperature	Air exchange should not disturb the soaring process, that is, air flows should not cool the steam room.
Use of materials resistant to high temperature and humidity	For the organization of forced ventilation in the room, systems with mechanical air supply can be used. All elements of the system are made of materials that are resistant to the high temperature regime of the steam room and high humidity.

And now about how to make ventilation in the bath in such a way as not to lose precious steam and at the same time preserve materials and health?

Ventilation in the bath: scheme and device, system features

For a bath room, the use of supply and exhaust ventilation is optimal. The basic principle of its work is to organize the flow of fresh air and exhaust in the bath. The scheme of this system is simple:

Fresh air can enter the room through ventilation valves, air vents, ajar vents. The heated air saturated with carbon dioxide is removed through a blower in the furnace or an exhaust hood.

For the system to work effectively, you should follow a few simple rules:

Incoming ventilation holes are located at the bottom of the wall, not far from the furnace. So the air flow will heat up faster and move naturally.
To control the flow, use flaps on the vents. The optimal mode for updating the atmosphere in the steam room is three volumes per hour.

These two basic principles must be observed for any location of the firebox in the bath. At the same time, the placement of the stove is also of no small importance when planning ventilation in the bath. The layout of the channels will be different. Here are two examples:

In addition to these traditional options, you can use other efficient systems that work naturally, without the use of mechanisms and devices for forced air supply.

How to plan the ventilation of the floor in the bath?

The floors in the bath room are constantly wet. They are the ones that fail in the first place. Particularly susceptible to the destructive influence of dampness are wooden pavements, which are so pleasant to walk barefoot on. If you do not provide for proper ventilation under the floor in the bath, you will have to change the flooring at least once every three to four years.

Think about it at the very beginning of construction. The easiest way to ensure the safety of floors is to leave air vents in the basement of the building. They are placed opposite each other and covered with bars so that rats and mice do not penetrate through the holes.

The boards are laid on the logs in such a way that there are gaps of about half a centimeter between them. Water will not linger on such a coating, and air will freely penetrate to all sides of the flooring.

You can bring the ventilation pipe from under the floor to the riser, which should be higher than the roof. A deflector is mounted at the top of the riser.

Important! Do not use the attic to remove air flows. In winter, the cold and damp atmosphere of the attic space will descend into the bathhouse.

Free air access to the foundation

If you provide ventilation of the foundation in the bath, you can solve most of the problems in one fell swoop. Good airflow under the floor guarantees protection against rot and mold.

The most optimal size of the ventilation hole is 11 centimeters. You can use an air duct with a larger diameter, but in this case it is better to install a damper.

Advice! If the bathhouse is located in a lowland or stands close to other buildings, it is necessary to make not two, but four ventilation holes on each side of the foundation.

Ventilation ducts are mounted during the pouring of the foundation. For their formation, asbestos-cement or plastic pipes are used. The distance from the ground to the blower is at least 15 centimeters.

The specifics of ventilation in the bath in the steam room

Ventilation in the steam room should work during the bath procedure. At the end of it, the steam room is usually ventilated by opening the doors wide open in order to remove wet steam from the room as quickly as possible.

What is needed for high-quality ventilation in the steam room of the bath? The scheme of its device is simple: the air should not come from adjacent rooms, but from the street.

In this diagram, it is noted that the air enters the steam room from under the furnace body. Cool air masses will quickly warm up and not change the temperature regime of the steam room. The exhaust air flow is discharged through a channel located in the far corner of the room. Such a layout is suitable if the firebox is located directly in the steam room.

If the stove is located outside the steam room and is connected to it by a furnace tunnel, the location of the ventilation channels should be slightly changed. The inlet channel is located under the floor or directly above the floor and is led out at the pre-furnace area, covered with a sheet of metal or ceramic tiles. The inlet is closed with a grate.

Note! The supply duct must be the same diameter as the exhaust duct.

Air exchange in the washing room

This is the wettest room in the bath, and here it is important to think about the movement of air masses in such a way that the floors and walls dry out quickly, but there is no draft. The most common ventilation option in washing a bath with wooden floors is under the floor.

Air can enter the space under the floor naturally or with the help of forced air supply from the street.

The task is a little more difficult if the floors in the washing room are concrete, covered with ceramic tiles. In this case, it will be necessary to install supply valves in the walls.

Important! For the arrangement of ventilation in the washing bath, only moisture-resistant materials are used. The most practical is plastic.

A little about ventilation in the dressing room

The problem in the dressing room is the same as in the rest of the rooms: high humidity. Requirements for ventilation of the dressing room:

supply and exhaust air ducts must be of the same diameter;
the supply air duct should not be connected to the bathroom;
the height of the exhaust duct is not less than 2 meters;
in the case of forced ventilation, moisture-resistant materials are used.

Expert opinion

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“In order to increase the air exchange rate, an axial fan is used, which creates a low pressure area and draws atmospheric flows into the room.”

A few tips for arranging the dressing room:

In this room, you should not install blind windows. One or two vents will greatly simplify the process of ventilation.
The dressing room should be carefully insulated to prevent temperature differences and condensation.
Ventilation ducts should not connect the steam room dressing rooms.

The dimensions of the dressing room are calculated based on the formula 1.5 sq.m. × 1 person.

How to make ventilation in the bath with your own hands

Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of ready-made kits for room ventilation. You can use these suggestions or make a system yourself. There are three options for organizing air exchange:

Option	Description
Natural	It works thanks to the difference in pressure inside and outside the room. The supply duct is located near the floor, the exhaust duct is located near the ceiling. Does not require any special equipment, but can provoke drafts. With such a system, it is important to carefully seal and insulate the room.
Combined	Fans are used to speed up air exchange. Such systems have shown themselves especially well in the steam room. For installation, you will need to buy special equipment and connect it to a power source.
Mechanical	Highly productive systems, sensors and controllers are used for control. They need regular maintenance and are more expensive than everyone else.

The choice between these three types of air exchange depends not only on the financial capabilities of the owner of the bath, but also on the type of building. Proper ventilation in the bath takes into account the materials of the walls and floor, the location of the heating devices, the placement of the bath relative to other buildings on the site.

Frame bath

Ventilation in the frame bath should be equipped in such a way as not to disturb the multilayer structure of the walls. Frame structures are completely sealed, so it is important to organize a full-fledged air exchange in order to avoid the appearance of mustiness and dampness. In this case, the installation of combined or mechanical ventilation is justified.

Important! Places for installation of air ducts should be laid at the design stage.

The location of the ventilation ducts in the frame bath is traditionally - at the bottom - the supply flow, in the opposite corner - the exhaust.

wooden bath

Wood is an eco-friendly material that “breathes” by itself. The gaps between the logs also contribute to natural ventilation in the log cabin. But it should be borne in mind that the bath is a room with special operating conditions, therefore, one should not be limited to the natural conditions of air exchange.

Expert opinion

HVAC design engineer (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) LLC "ASP North-West"

Ask a specialist

“The opinion that it is necessary to install windows of non-standard, small size in wooden baths is erroneous. Double-glazed windows must be of high quality and save heat - this is the only requirement.”

Natural ventilation in a wooden bath can be slightly improved by using forced air supply to the steam room. The rest of the log house itself will cope well with the task.

Brick and stone bath

Brick and stone buildings are durable. The walls themselves are resistant to moisture, but usually they are sheathed on the inside with natural clapboard, and this material needs protection. If there is no good ventilation in a brick bath, the sheathing material will inevitably become moldy and deformed. To avoid this, it is necessary to distribute the air flows in such a way that they penetrate under the skin material. For this purpose, the finishing material is fixed on the crate and holes are left for air flow. Small fans are used to force air into the ventilation slots. This technique guarantees the absence of mustiness and dampness.

Important! The tightness of the brickwork forces the use of ventilation ducts of a larger diameter, about 20 centimeters.

What is Bastu and how to use it in the bath

This is a type of natural air exchange, which is often used in Swedish. Basta ventilation scheme in the bath:

Installation of this system is extremely simple and does not require any special tools and knowledge. The stainless steel supply pipe is mounted diagonally from the firebox twenty centimeters from the floor. The second pipe installs directly above the stove in the wall. Dampers are installed on both ducts to control flows.

In the sauna, such a system works flawlessly. But using it for a classic Russian bath should be carefully considered. The Russian bath always uses moist steam, but the air temperature is lower than in the sauna. The use of Bastu ventilation in a Russian bath can lead to an unjustified loss of precious heat. To avoid losses, it is necessary to use valves. During bathing procedures, they are closed, and after them and in the process of kindling, the dampers are opened.

Note! If the dampers are opened during kindling, the temperature in the steam room will rise much more slowly. In addition, fuel consumption will increase. And if you do not open it, carbon dioxide can accumulate.

It should be noted that Bastu will function for a long time and reliably, it does not require any maintenance and repair. Among the disadvantages of this technique, it should be mentioned that on windy days there will be a strong draft in the steam room. In addition, Bastu does not provide for the use of filters for air purification.

Ventilation device in the bath: a complete set of systems

Depending on the principle of operation of ventilation, components for its installation are selected. Consider the individual elements of systems that may be useful for a bath.

Window in the bath: where to place, how to install

Windows are an important element not only for lighting, but also for ventilation of a bath building. First of all, is it worth making a window in the steam room? There is an opinion that a window in the steam room will adversely affect the preservation of steam and temperature. But, on the other hand, without a window it is difficult to ventilate the steam room after the bath procedure.

Experienced attendants recommend installing two windows in the steam room. One is placed above the shelves. If you overdid it and the steam is too hot, or someone felt unwell during the procedure, open the window a little and the problem will be solved. If the bathhouse works continuously and there is little time between visits, this window is used to quickly change the atmosphere in the room. After such a burst of ventilation, the furnace is re-heated, and the temperature quickly returns to normal.

The second window is located under the shelves. With it, you can quickly dry the beds. It is made quite small and opaque.

Important! Bathroom windows should open inward. This is required for safety.

The washing window is also used for ventilation, as well as for emergency evacuation in case of fire. So its size should be such that a person can squeeze into the frame.

Another important question: is it possible to use plastic windows in the bath? In the washing room, of course, you can. But in a steam room, if you “catch up” with the temperature to hundreds of degrees, the plastic can begin to release toxic substances and deform. For the frames of the windows in the steam room, non-resinous wood is used.

Note! For bath windows, it is better to use double-glazed windows with reliable sealing.

You can completely master the installation of windows in the bath with your own hands, it is no different from installing windows in the house.

Fans and systems with them

For forced air exchange, the following components are required:

lattice;
ventilation valve;
valve;
duct box;
mosquito net;
fan.

The grid and mesh filter will prevent insects and domestic rodents from entering the duct. Taking into account the specifics of the operation of the premises, metal meshes are used, and gratings are made of wood or plastic that is resistant to high temperatures. For the air duct, galvanized pipes or corrugated hoses are often used. It is not recommended to use plastic pipes in a steam room, they are not suitable for high-temperature operation.

Experts recommend installing it in one channel, that is, for example, only in the supply. Bath fans must be made of heat-resistant materials, and all parts of its mechanism must be securely sealed.

Video: how to make a bladeless fan with your own hands

Vent valves

These simple devices are installed in the supply and exhaust ducts. The size, shape and design of the valve can be selected in accordance with the interior of the room. There are two main types of valves on sale - they are abbreviated as KIV (air infiltration valve) and KPV (forced ventilation valve).

The principle of their work is the same, outwardly they also differ little. The vent valve for the bath is easy to install yourself. Its base can be shortened according to the thickness of the walls. The outside of the damper has slanted louvers that prevent rain from entering the ventilation system. The inner part is equipped with a cap and membranes for heat and sound insulation. All valves are fitted with mosquito nets.

Wall valve device

A few tips for valve installation:

choose a valve for a bath made of heat-resistant materials;
valves are usually installed in load-bearing walls;
do not install the valve in the walls that lead to an outdoor toilet or trash can.

Air and vents in the bath

The products in the baths are rounded, square, rectangular. They are installed in the thickness of the foundation and on the roof.

The vent is placed evenly with a distance of 2 meters. If there are any internal partitions in the basement, then air vents are also mounted in them. These simple ventilation ducts also have mouse screens installed.

Some craftsmen advise closing the vents for the winter, hermetically sealing them with rags or sandbags. This approach is fraught with the formation of high humidity in the underground and the rapid decay of wood.

How to make an outlet in the bath in the following video:

Bath extractor

If the bath on the site is attached to a residential building, the hood is installed in such a way that the air moves from the dwelling to the bath, and not vice versa. Professionals do not recommend installing the hood directly under the ceiling. With this arrangement of the exhaust opening, a draft will walk in the room.

Do-it-yourself exhaust scheme in the bath:

How to make a hood in the bath in this video:

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath: a step-by-step guide with a photo

Installing ventilation in the bath with your own hands is not a difficult task. In the simplest version, only asbestos-cement pipes and gratings are required, which can be selected in accordance with the diameter of the channel.

We offer you a master class on how to make ventilation in the bath with your own hands using a supply valve (if the walls are made using frame technology):

Illustration	Work in progress
	Disassemble the valve into its component parts.
	Draw a circle around the duct on the wall with a marker or pencil
	Drill a few holes in the casing. They must be of large diameter so that a jigsaw knife can fit in the hole.
	Use a jigsaw to cut out a circle in the skin.
	Remove the wooden part.
	Remove the insulation and vapor barrier.
	Use a long drill to drill into the outer casing so as not to make a mistake with the location of the outer part of the valve.
	Make a hole on the outside, focusing on the marks of the long drill. First draw a circle with a marker.
	Saw off the valve tube to the desired length (wall thickness). This can be done with a hacksaw.
	Install the duct tube in the prepared hole.
	Fix the inside of the valve to the wall with self-tapping screws.
	Fasten the outer part of the valve.

Such valves can be installed in the washing room and dressing room.

Summing up

High-quality air exchange is an important aspect of arranging a bath. Without it, your building will not last long. The walls and floor will be covered with mold, the boards will quickly rot. Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath is not difficult to do. You can organize a natural flow of air or activate it with the help of fans. It is best to organize the movement of air masses not only directly in the room itself, but also under the floor and behind the wall cladding. So you are guaranteed to save materials and provide a comfortable climate in the bathhouse.

Ventilation in the bath is not only comfort, but also an urgent need. It is needed both during and after bath procedures:

In the process, it is important so that no one gets burned. The danger of carbon monoxide poisoning is always present - it is the result of incomplete combustion of fuel. Therefore, ventilation is necessary for the safety of people in the bath.
Besides air that is inhaled and exhaled becomes "waste", and it must be removed, replacing it with a new one, with a greater proportion of oxygen.
regulate the temperature, monitoring the condition of people, you can also use ventilation, especially when you need to do it urgently.
Any stove runs on oxygen (combustion is oxidation), so it needs ventilation. And with a competent device, you can also get fuel economy.
And, finally, drying after, on which the durability of the structure, especially its wooden parts, directly depends. Ventilation can be good prevention of fungus and decay.

At the same time, bath ventilation is quite complex and diverse in design. Of course, the issue can be reduced to financial investments, but in fact, you just need a good ventilation specialist who will find the best solution in each case. We will consider all the possibilities and features of the device.

The ventilation system in the bath: what can it be?

Ventilation systems in baths are divided at once according to several parameters:

forced or natural;
exhaust, supply or supply and exhaust;
local or public.

Let us explain that the forced one differs from the natural one by the presence of fans that forcibly drive air in or out, the local one differs from the general exchange one in its local character, for example, the chimney above the stove is local ventilation, and the vents are part of the general exchange.

As for the supply, exhaust and their combination, these are indications of which air is directed where: the exhaust drives the exhaust air out, the supply air drives fresh air in, and their combination creates a balanced air exchange inside the room.

These are general terms for any ventilation, but our task is to consider a bathhouse that has its own specifics. We advise you to familiarize yourself with (8 types) along the way.

Useful video

Watch a short video, as one of the options for organizing ventilation in the bath:

Natural ventilation in the bath

It works on the principles of physics, which say that heating makes air lighter and causes it to rise. And an increase in the volume of cold air accelerates the movement of hot air. Knowing about this property, you can not install any devices at all, there are enough ventilation holes, the location of which will make some of them supply air, and others - exhaust.

And in the bath there is a stove, and this is a very favorable circumstance for the direction of air circulation. If the natural ventilation inlet is located near the floor next to the blower, then the stove itself will draw in fresh air, without any fan. Also, raising the finished floor just above the hole under the firebox contributes to improving traction.

The exhaust opening is usually made on the side that is opposite the wall with the supply opening, but this is not the only option.

Forced ventilation

If fans are placed in the same holes, then you can not be afraid of calmness or other weather conditions that adversely affect the air circulation in the bath.

In principle, there is no big difference between natural and forced ventilation in the circuit itself, it is only a matter of which holes the fans are in. Because you can not put them everywhere, reinforcing only the exhaust or only the inflow. But by creating a large difference between the inflow and outflow, we change the pressure in the room. This is easily detected by the way the door slams. The task is to create a balance between outflow and inflow, and the air during bath procedures should circulate slowly, without causing a draft. And when drying, a draft is only good.

IMPORTANT! The direction in which the fan drives the air depends on the location of its blades, so it is important to ensure that there is no exhaust fan in the supply opening and vice versa.

Bath ventilation device: principles of operation

Bath ventilation can be conditionally divided into permanently functioning (roofing, foundation, wall) and periodically functioning, during bathing procedures and stove operation. Both are parts of a single ventilation system, which is laid during construction.

The principle of operation of the ventilation system: displacement of exhaust air with fresh air. In the most primitive case, two holes are enough for this, but in practice, flow directions also matter, so the number of supply and exhaust holes can be increased, and they themselves are equipped with dampers, which are a means of controlling flows, their volumes and speed.

Regardless of the location, the air inlets are always lower than the exhaust ones. Sometimes air flow is provided through the blinds at the bottom of the door to the steam room. But there is one rule: Where does the air come from, where should it go?. If we take from the premises, we need to return not to the street, but also to the premises. Otherwise it won't work.

The calculation of the area of ventilation windows is quite simple: we must proceed from the fact that each cubic meter of room volume needs a window with an area of 24 cm². Windows in no case are made directly opposite each other at the same height.

When the bath warms up, the vents in the foundation close, the dampers in the steam room move.
During soaring, the windows open slightly as needed.
After completion of the procedures, the bath is ventilated entirely.

Also prepared to help you (10+ different schemes).

Bastu ventilation in the bath

Bastu-type ventilation, named after convection Swedish baths, is gaining more and more popularity in Russian baths. It is easy to make and highly effective.

The air flow under the furnace is carried out using a ventilation pipe from the street. In this case, a damper is required that would block it.

For air outflow, a box is mounted, which starts 20-30 cm from the floor and goes outside. The location of the box is diagonally from the furnace. The material is best stainless steel. The box must also overlap 100%.

So, it works as follows: if a certain volume enters the room, then the corresponding volume will be pushed out from there if there is an exit. A working furnace actively sucks in cold air from the supply air duct. Some of it is used in combustion (and leaves through the chimney), and some goes up, heating up along the way from the stove. The excess volume in parallel begins to leave through the box, which takes air from the floor. Therefore, fresh heated air is in the breathing zone, and the exhaust is at the bottom and leaves.

Video

See how Bastu is explained and done in these videos:

Bastu ventilation is “turned on” and “turned off” by manipulating the valves. At the same time, the stove must work, because it is she who is the heat pump responsible for air circulation. If the stove goes out, the bastu ventilation in the bath will not work.

Bastu ventilation is ideally used in the sauna, where you need to change the air 6-8 times per hour. But in the Russian bath, the conditions are somewhat different, and although you can put the bass in it, there are restrictions on its use.

Bastu ventilation in a Russian bath

Russian banya is not too high temperature and plenty of steam. Under such conditions bastu ventilation in a Russian bath should not be “turned on” while soaring.

But you can safely start it at the very beginning, at the stage of warming up the steam room. In this case, the heating time will increase, but it will be uniform. If you leave the valves open, the bastu will dry out and overheat the steam room. You can try to "turn on" the bass at the last stage soaring - the air will be light, hot, you can breathe freely. Great ending to a run.

Bastu in the Russian bath useful for drying after procedures- she copes with this perfectly and there will be no smells, no mold with such drying.

Bath floor ventilation

The floor in the bath needs to be completely dried after the procedures. The first condition for this will be the organization of the correct flow, with a slope that will divert water into the sewer. Of course, there are several floor options.

For pouring (wet) floors, ventilation is especially important. Therefore, the gaps between the boards, reaching a width of up to 1 cm, are needed not only to drain water, but also to dry the boards. And the opening of the air in the foundation will help in this, which we will discuss below.

A dry floor does not imply gaps between the boards, because it is mounted from a tongue-and-groove board. So, the principle of its ventilation is somewhat different. Drying will have to be done from above by means of burst ventilation (this means opening all windows and doors) and the system that is provided in the bath, for example, forced supply and exhaust.

Useful video

Look at what dampness can lead to on a dry floor, even if it is covered with yacht varnish:

The ventilation riser in the washing room will be discussed below, but it also affects the ventilation of the floor.

And the floor is well blown during the operation of the furnace, if (as already mentioned), raise its level above the blower, and leave small gaps between the boards in the floor itself.

Bath foundation ventilation

Actually, everything starts with it, because it is mounted when laying the foundation. To do this, scraps of asbestos-cement pipes are taken, filled with sand and, in this form, are laid among the reinforcement, fastened with a knitting wire between the rods at a height of 5 to 12 cm above the ground. After stripping, the sand is removed.

There can be two such holes in total, laid on opposite sides of the base. However, in reality, it is necessary to take into account a number of various factors, on which both the number of holes and their diameter ultimately depend. By the way, the usual diameter is 11 cm.

Useful video

See what the lack of ventilation for floor and foundation ventilation can lead to:

Before designing ventilation, take into account:

remoteness of the bath from the reservoir;
location (on a hill or in a lowland);
surrounded by other buildings on all sides;
wind rose of this section;
bath area.

It is clear that if the bath in the lowland or around solid buildings, more holes must be made, and even from all sides. You can also increase the diameter, but put a grille-blinds or damper.

CAREFULLY! Rodents can get into unprotected vents, so it is recommended to also tighten them with a metal mesh.

Holes provided with plugs are usually left closed during procedures, but they are opened to dry.

Ventilation of different rooms of the bath:

Due to differences in the temperature and humidity conditions of each of the bath rooms, ventilation in them is organized differently.

sinks

The washing compartment is the wettest, so it is recommended to equip it with a ventilation riser, which is located in the corner, under the floor. This is an asbestos-cement pipe, which is then brought to the roof and supplied with a deflector from above. Ventilation in the sink occurs due to the pressure difference between the room and the end of the pipe above the roof, the air tends to the outside, carrying excess moisture with it.

The reason why you have to bring it to the roof is simple: if moist air is immediately driven out into the street, then the wall where this hole will be located will quickly deteriorate from the outside.

steam rooms

attic

Attic ventilation is a special song. It is done at the stage of installation of the roof.

1- ceiling 2- spotlights 3- roof ridge

IMPORTANT! It is not true that for attic ventilation it is enough for a window on the pediment. These windows will not replace the supply and exhaust system in the roof.

Supply holes are made under the roof canopy (between the roof sheathing and the upper part of the wall, where the rafters rest on the Mauerplate), and exhaust holes are made on the ridge. There should also be openings on the gables, but they are small and very high.

It is also important to take into account the ratio between the area of supply and exhaust openings on one side and the total area of \u200b\u200bthe attic. It is optimal that the first be 1/500 of the second. The ratio between the area of supply and exhaust is not 50 to 50, exhaust should be 10-15% larger in area than supply.

This system is suitable for those baths in which the attic is cold. And there are also baths with attics. There, ventilation is also done at a time when the roof is still open from the attic.

For ventilation of the under-roof space (between the roofing material and the membrane), either natural or forced ventilation can be used. But for the functioning of both, aerators and spotlights are needed.

Aerators are installed either on the area of the roof slope, or on the ridge (these are the most effective). They serve for extraction. And the soffits are responsible for the flow of air. These are siding panels for sheathing roof overhangs, some of which must be perforated. The ratio of the area of the ventilation holes and the ventilated area is the same as mentioned above 1/500.

IMPORTANT! The efficiency of aerators will be higher if you install only ordinary or only ridge aerators.

Fans for the under-roof space are used as supply fans. Particular attention is paid to the wiring so that it does not cause a fire.

baths in the basement or basement of the house

Some owners of country houses allocate a basement or basement floor for a bath. Such an arrangement of a hot and humid room makes special demands on ventilation, on which the durability of the whole house now rests.

Note that the redevelopment of the former residential or utility premises includes the redevelopment of ventilation. In general, it is more expensive than the bath included in the project of a house under construction.

One way or another, you need do not forget about the ventilation gap between the walls and the insulation. This will protect against damage to the insulation by condensate. But the moisture in the air corridor must also go somewhere. Therefore, for basement and basement baths, professionally made supply and exhaust ventilation is recommended, and it is better not natural, but forced. Both are accompanied by the installation of a basement deflector.

The location of the basement ventilation depends on the specifics of the project and will not be given here. It is also possible to install a special dehumidifier.

A good option would be to choose bastu ventilation - it's not so expensive, but very effective. The bastu device was mentioned above.

shower

If there is a shower cabin or an open shower in the bath, it is worth installing forced ventilation nearby, which will speed up the drying process.

If we assume that the air flow is provided by the existing supply openings located in the washing room and other rooms, then you can put the fan only on the exhaust opening, which is located near the shower. (You can do the same if there is a bathroom in the bath.)

dressing room

The dressing room suffers from condensation due to the temperature difference between it and the hot rooms of the bath. So ventilation in it is necessary in the same way as everywhere else in the bath. One air is located at the bottom, the other at the top. The lower one is responsible for the inflow of air, the upper - for its outflow. Installation of forced ventilation is not prohibited. In addition, you can ventilate the dressing room with the help of a door and (if any) a window.

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The sauna is a great place to spend your free time, as well as to improve your health.

However, a quality stay in it can only be ensured through ventilation.

During the construction of the steam room, a special role is always given to the correct ventilation of the sauna.

This is explained by such reasons:

Provides fresh air intake.
It is she who is capable distribute oxygen throughout the room heat it evenly and evenly.
Will help speed up cleansing of accumulated carbon dioxide, which will facilitate the process of staying in such a space.
Due to the ventilation in the steam room, proper air circulation, which avoids excessive moisture settling on all wooden surfaces. As a result, the tree will last longer, it will not be covered with a layer of mold and fungus harmful to the human body, and will not rot.
correct the operation of the furnace is also directly dependent on air exchange.
Eliminates the chance of suffocation, because quite often a group of people gather in the steam room who can drink alcohol to improve their mood. Without an influx of fresh air, after 30 minutes it will be almost impossible to breathe in such a room.
The entire room can be well ventilated and thoroughly dried, which is important for a comfortable stay in it.

Paying attention to all the above arguments, and asking yourself the question:

Is ventilation necessary in a sauna? There is, of course, an unequivocal answer - yes!

The main thing is to do it in a timely and correct manner in order to avoid the processes of wood decay, the presence of drafts and an unpleasant smell in the future, which will not please the visitors of the steam room.

Proper ventilation of the sauna or bath

Access to fresh air and maintaining a constant, high temperature can only be achieved through the presence of ventilation in the Finnish sauna. It cannot exist without extract and inflow.

The extract in the sauna is needed to remove carbon dioxide from it, and the inflow creates all the conditions for pure oxygen to enter the room.

Before you start construction, you need to know about the unchanging rules and regulations for creating it in the bath.

After 25-30 minutes of the sauna, it often becomes difficult to breathe in it, the head begins to spin and hurt. The reason for this lies in the fact that there is an incorrect change of musty air filled with steam and human sweat. According to SNIP, the air in such enclosed spaces must be updated at least 5-6 times per hour. At the same time, its speed can be at least 20 cubic meters for 60 minutes.
The chimney should not be very narrow. It is better to make its diameter the same as that of the supply one.
Inlet openings may only be placed at the bottom. The permissible height from the floor cannot be less than 20 cm. Install it strictly behind the stove. Otherwise, the cold air will not have time to heat up, which will lead to drafts and uncomfortable sensations for people staying in such an enclosed space.
To know which pipes with which section you need to purchase, you should take into account certain norms and rules: for 1 cubic meter of the equipped room, there must be a pipe with a cross section of at least 24 centimeters.
The intake and exhaust openings must not be opposite each other..
It is imperative to think about the possibility of adjusting the air flow, reducing or increasing it. This can be done through valves that are installed in the vents of the bath.
Often in the sauna leave a gap between the bottom of the door and the floor due to the absence of a threshold or its very low height. It is needed for natural exhaust in the Finnish sauna.

The scheme of oxygen movement will look correct only if there is more than one hood in the room in question. Paying attention to where the inflow is located, strictly on the opposite side of it at a height of up to one meta, the first exhaust hole is equipped. The second must be done directly under the ceiling. The main thing at this stage of work is to connect both holes with a single box leading to the chimney or a common exhaust duct.

Consider the principle of operation of the Finnish sauna:

Before starting the steam room, it should be thoroughly ventilated, which will freshen the air.
Close the outlets and doors with the help of valves, which will allow the air in the steam room to heat up quite quickly.
The inlet valve remains open. This is done in order to avoid air discharge.
After waiting for the room to warm up completely, we monitor the proper ventilation in the sauna. To do this, slightly open the lower channel. Thus begins the gradual movement of oxygen. At the same time, it must be remembered that the upper channel should not be opened so as not to miss well-heated air from the bath. Fresh, cool air, after entering through the supply channel, slowly warms up due to the furnace and immediately begins to gradually displace the air that has already stagnated.

Such a system will not be noticeable to people if its preliminary installation is carried out correctly, adhering to all the advice and recommendations of specialists. Being in it, vacationers will not even feel discomfort and will enjoy a pleasant temperature and comfortable humidity.

An equally important role is played by the stove, which is equipped either in the steam room or in a separate room. It is made of metal and lined with brick on the outside. Performs the following functions in the sauna:

Heats the overall area of the room.
Heats up water.
Produces steam.

When choosing this device, you should be guided by the following criteria:

Size - great if the oven is small, which will save space.
Must be reliable and secure.
Have the ability to heat up quickly.
Have a low cost.
It must have a long shelf life in order to constantly withstand heavy loads and temperature changes.
When choosing a stove, first of all, consider its power and size relative to the size of the sauna.

Kinds

To date, there are three types of ventilation in the sauna. Let's consider each of them in more detail.

Natural

Occurs due to pressure differences indoors and outdoors. Differs in small expenses for installation works, and also simplicity in operation. This is done in the following ways:

Due to the wind pressure, which is possible only in buildings made of logs. The air pressure inside the room occurs due to powerful gusts of wind, which create a significant air discharge on the leeward side. The movement of air in and out occurs through the gaps between the logs.

The disadvantage of this type of ventilation is that it is impossible to regulate it, which directly affects the temperature inside the bath.

As a result of strong winds, drafts are possible, which also causes no less inconvenience for vacationers.

thanks to aeration. Its meaning lies in the penetration of air masses directly from the street through the bottom of the room, in which there are special vents. Outdoor air, getting into the sauna, squeezes out a hot stream from above and directs them into the duct. This sauna ventilation system is perfect for rooms with very hot air and a lot of steam. Oxygen circulation here is very fast.

Mechanical

It is equipped only in the case when forced ventilation in the sauna cannot be done. That is why it is also called forced. It consists of rather expensive elements: coolers, heaters, fans and air filters.

To achieve the exit of treated air from the room, with forced ventilation in the sauna, exhaust fans are used, on which filters are necessarily mounted.

This type of ventilation is used in very large rooms where there are pools, showers and a huge number of visitors. It makes the air clean from steam, sweat and unpleasant odors in a short time.

Using mechanical ventilation, a forced supply of oxygen is used. This is achieved through a very complex system that has the following components:

supply chamber.
Mechanisms that reduce the amount of noise.
Diffusers.
Check valves.
Distribution grids.

In order for the supply air to be comfortable when it enters the room, it is pre-cleaned and heated.

Combined

It is used in baths only if this is due directly to the peculiarities of their structure. So, a sauna located in a house and bordered by three of its walls with common housing cannot have natural ventilation. At the same time, it will not be possible to arrange the inlet and outlet holes according to all the rules. Therefore, observing the norms, it is allowed to equip the inlet at a height of at least 20 cm from the floor, and the exhaust is placed on the same wall at a similar distance from the ceiling.

The principle of operation of such air exchange is the entry of cold air into the room, its passage through the stove, heating and circulation throughout the sauna.

Be sure to install valves on all openings that regulate the flow.

The disadvantage of such a system is the rather strong speed and amount of air masses.

In some cases, the supply channel is mounted not under the heater, but above it. The outlet is then placed on the opposite side a few centimeters higher. So it will be possible to reduce the air flow, but there is an insufficient amount of rice. To avoid this, a fan is additionally installed in the outlet channel.

Ventilation system diagrams

There are three device schemes:

high-speed consists in installing the supply channel strictly behind the stove at a level of 20 cm from the floor. Be sure to place an exhaust hole on the opposite wall at the same distance, inside which a fan is placed.

Outdoor air, getting into the room, instantly warms up due to the stove already red-hot at that time. Then he rises to the ceiling, cools down a little, lowers down and is taken out of the bath. Thanks to this air flow, the temperature that is most comfortable for the human body is achieved, because all air masses are mixed gradually and evenly.

If the sauna is located inside an existing room and she has only one wall bordering the street, the inlet and outlet channels are mounted on this surface. Main conditions: they are located at the same distance from the floor and ceiling (20 cm) directly opposite the stove. So, at the top there is a forced outflow, and at the bottom - an inflow.

With this scheme, the air, entering the room, immediately goes to the furnace and gradually heats up, after which it is brought out.

The most gentle heating of air masses is achieved through the use of this scheme. Its principle is to locate the inlet behind the stove at a height of 60 cm from the floor, and the outlet with a fan just on the opposite wall at a height of 20 cm from the floor.

Outdoor oxygen, penetrating into the room, heats up and rises. Already slightly cooled air masses leave the building. Due to the slower flow, staying in such a sauna becomes very comfortable.

Sauna ventilation device

When planning to make ventilation in the sauna with your own hands, you should not forget that you need to ensure high-quality air exchange of the floor of this room. Otherwise the room will quickly become unusable, and the floor covering will not be able to last more than 3 years.

Floor ventilation involves the following stages:

During the construction of the concrete base, install vents on opposite walls of the basement. If the foundation has already been built, then any interference with its integrity can significantly affect the quality of the entire structure.
In opposite walls, cut through holes for air to enter, which are recommended to be covered with metal bars. This will prevent various rodents and insects from entering the room.
When equipping the stove, the blower should be slightly lower than the top level of the floor, which will allow it to work as a hood.
When installing floor boards, it is necessary to leave small gaps between them, the size of which should not exceed 10 mm. This will allow the water to naturally exit through the floor.

Consider how to make ventilation in the sauna, depending on its location.

Ventilation in a sauna with an electric heater:

Under the door, a gap of high-rise buildings up to 5 cm must be left.
The inlet channel is placed under the stove.
Exit holes are made on the opposite wall: one above the floor, the other under the ceiling.
For proper operation, the holes are connected by a duct that leads into the chimney or the entire ventilation system of the house.
Gates are installed on the air ducts, which makes it possible to regulate the flow.

Ventilation of a sauna in a private house requires the presence of an ideal waterproofing material in such a room.

Most often it is placed near the bathroom, because it already has its own hood, which facilitates the process of connecting two air exchanges.

The ventilation in the sauna in the basement is connected via channels to the general system of the house. In such versions of the baths, an electric stove is installed on the floor or hung on the wall.

Do not forget about the ventilation errors in the home sauna:
Air duct schemes need to be thought out in advance.
Lack of clearance under the door and air inlet can lead to suffocation.
Creating a hole only for air outflow leads to the absence of air circulation.
Lack of valves results in an inability to regulate the flow.
The inlet and outlet channels are placed opposite each other at the same level, which leads to the presence of drafts.
Expensive equipment should not be used for ventilation, because constant temperature fluctuations will quickly require repair and possibly renewal of some components.

How much is it

When planning to make ventilation in the sauna with your own hands, you need to know that its cost will cost about 24-38 thousand rubles. Everything will depend on the cost of components.

The ventilation valve can be purchased for 650-1500 rubles.
Lattice for 300-400 rubles.
Supply and exhaust system for 18500 rubles.

Creating a high-quality air exchange system is an important part in the operation of a sauna, so it is necessary to carefully and timely approach the choice of its components, as well as the installation process.

A high-quality ventilation system is an indispensable element of the steam room. The absence or improper organization of ventilation in the bath is dangerous to human health. A properly equipped system will protect people from carbon monoxide and improve the comfort of staying indoors. We will talk about the features and technology of installing the ventilation system in the bath later.

Characteristics of proper ventilation for the steam room

Proper ventilation in the bath performs several functions at once:

provides the room with oxygen;
improves the comfort of staying in the steam room;
removes carbon monoxide;
allows economically expedient to spend firewood;
evenly distributes air flow;
protects the building from the formation of mold or fungus.

The best option for ventilation in the bath is supply and exhaust. For these purposes, equip:

air inlet - through them an influx of fresh air into the steam room is organized, a fan with a ventilation tube is installed, additional air inflow is provided by open windows or through the door;
exhaust hole - the removal of heated air from the room, through the furnace, blower or devices that improve traction.

To improve the supply and exhaust ventilation system, various methods are used. We offer you to get acquainted with one of the most effective ventilation systems:

1. The supply openings are located at the bottom of the room, next to the firebox.

2. Exhaust openings strictly on the opposite side from above. It is possible to organize two holes at once for better air control.

3. The height of the exhaust port determines the draft level. If the vent is low, additionally reinforce the system with a vent pipe.

4. With the help of special dampers, the air supply from the room is controlled.

5. The air in the steam room is renewed every 2-3 hours.

In addition, the individual parameters of the ventilation system are determined by the type of room, the version of the bath. For example, in a Russian bath, periodic ventilation will help renew the air. In addition, the size and location of the installation of the furnace are taken into account; in relation to this parameter, two types of ventilation are organized.

How to make ventilation in a steam room with a separate firebox

We offer a variant of the organization of ventilation in the steam room, the firebox of which is located in the next room. This scheme is popular in ordinary Russian baths. To bring the firebox to an adjacent room, a furnace tunnel is used. Among the advantages of this arrangement of the furnace, we note:

lack of garbage in the steam room;
the door to the room opens only at the entrance;
the possibility of mounting heat-resistant glass for admiring an open flame.

There are two ways to install air inlets in a room:

1. Arrangement of a ventilation duct in the underground space. Removing it in front of the furnace room, installing ventilation grilles on the channel.

2. Floor supply of ventilation.

On the opposite wall, install the hood, diagonally in relation to the air inlet.

The main quality of the organization of proper ventilation is that the inlet openings in area should coincide with the exhaust ones.

Ventilation scheme in a steam room with a firebox indoors

If the stove-heater is located directly in the steam room, then the organization of ventilation is different. In this case, air flows through the blower solve the problem with natural ventilation. This method is appropriate if the fire in the furnace is constantly.

If there is no chimney in the bath, and the stove operates in a short-term mode, a more advanced ventilation system is used. Familiarize yourself with the technology of arranging the ventilation system in the steam room:

1. Build a special brick podium on which the oven is installed. With its help, a ventilation duct is supplied to the furnace.

2. Lay the ends, build another box of bricks. As a result, the first structure is installed at the top of the furnace channel, and the second - to the door of the steam room.

3. On a wall adjacent to a regular room, build doors in the places where the masonry passes. They heat the next room, if necessary.

4. An oven is installed on the podium, it can be mounted on a corner or on steel paintings. Finish the furnace with brick, install a brick screen, with two convection valves.

5. The exhaust ventilation system operates due to the furnace furnace.

Correct installation of the ventilation system is based on its correct adjustment. General rules for managing the ventilation system:

at the beginning of the furnace furnace, all openings and supply and exhaust are closed;
wait for the temperature to rise, then adjust the vents with valves;
if it is necessary to increase the volume of oxygen in the room, open the inlet;
upon completion of work, open the shutters for better ventilation of the steam room.

Steam room ventilation photo:

To determine the temperature and humidity in the room, use special devices. An alcohol or electric type thermometer will help measure the temperature. Please note that the use of the mercury version is strictly prohibited. Use a hygrometer to determine the humidity level.

The principle of operation of the ventilation system is based on the following factors:

melting the oven, the air is gradually heated and exits through the convection door;
the lower door remains open until the oven is fully heated;
close the door from below and work with the top hatch;
in the process of soaring, only the blower installed on the box opens;
after using the steam room for its intended purpose, ventilate the room well.

Do-it-yourself ventilation device in the steam room

The main functions of the ventilation system in the bath:

air supply during bath procedures;
high-quality room drying.

The ventilation system in the bath should not:

violate the temperature of the room, in the process of taking bath procedures;
to separate temperature flows, that is, cool air is closer to the floor, and warm air is from above;
remove unused air from the steam room.

In addition, the lack of ventilation leads to the appearance of unpleasant air in the room, the formation of mold and fungus, which are harmful to human health.

There are three main types of ventilation in the steam room:

the natural option is the supply of air flows through the pressure difference;
mechanical option - air supply using special mechanisms, when measuring these characteristics with instruments;
combined option - the creation of artificial pressure by fans and hoods.

There are two types of air transport in the room: supply and exhaust. For these purposes, a hole located diagonally with respect to the inlet is equipped.

It is not recommended to install an exhaust outlet in the steam room on the ceiling, this ventilation system increases the warm-up time of the room. It is rational to install the hood under the ceiling, additionally equipping a damper on it to adjust the draft.

In addition, provide a ventilated floor in the bath. Thus, the life of the floor covering is increased, as it is in constant contact with water. Recommendations for the arrangement of floor ventilation:

1. During the installation of the foundation base, ensure the ventilation of the floors, build vents from the basement.

2. On opposite walls, build ventilation holes that provide air flow. Install gratings on them to prevent rodents from entering.

3. The finished floor should be slightly higher in level than the blower is located. Thus, it will function as a hood.

4. Install wooden boards with a small gap, at least half a centimeter.

5. After taking bath procedures, ventilate the room well and dry the floors.

Another way to organize the ventilation system in the bath is “According to Bast”. In this case, fresh air enters the room from the ward space, and exhaust from the hole located near the door. For these purposes, build an exhaust box made of wood, lined with foil inside.

Build a ventilation duct under the floor, next to a metal sheet that prevents heat from entering it. The size of the structure should not exceed twenty percent. Adjusting the flow of fresh air through such a system is quite simple. It is enough to open the vent and blower. In addition, it is possible to avoid the accumulation of an unpleasant aroma in the steam room. This method of organizing ventilation is appropriate if the firebox is located directly in the steam room.

Ways to organize ventilation in the steam room with your own hands

Install the inlet under the stove 50 cm from the floor, and the outlet on the opposite side, thirty centimeters from the ceiling. The forced movement of air masses is provided by a fan. Thus, it is possible to ensure uniform heating of the air. The height of the first opening regulates the draft force of natural ventilation.

Two ventilation holes are located on the same wall, always opposite the stove. The inlet is installed at a distance of thirty centimeters from the floor, and the outlet is thirty centimeters from the ceiling. Install a fan in the outlet, the cooled air, entering the room, collides with the stove, heats up and exits.

Position the inlet behind the stove, at a distance of about twenty centimeters from the floor. The inlet is installed at the same height, only near the ceiling of the opposite wall. A hood is installed in the second hole. The principle of operation of the system is based on the ingress of cooled air into the steam room, passing through the oven and pulling out the second hole.

This method is relevant for a steam room with a floor that has holes for water to drain. The inlet is installed behind the furnace, and the outlet is a drain pipe through which air is vented to the outside.

Relevant for a bath with a constantly working stove. The inlet is arranged opposite the stove, and the blower with a chimney acts as an outlet

If it is necessary to increase the temperature in the steam room, it is enough to close all the plugs. After taking bath procedures, they are removed. It is quite possible to organize these ventilation schemes on your own, without buying expensive appliances and special material investments.

How to make a vapor barrier for a steam room with your own hands

Vapor barrier in the steam room allows you to maintain the optimum temperature of the room. Special materials in the form of vapor-tight films, insulation and waterproofing will help create high-quality vapor barrier. The film provides protection of the insulation from the penetration of water vapor, while not letting in the moisture that is in the hot air.

Qualitatively equipped vapor barrier and ventilation system increase the service life of the room itself and its exterior finish. Since hot air rises, first of all, vapor barrier the ceiling with high quality.

For these purposes, use lahi, boards, about 6 cm thick. From above, they are covered with aluminum-based foil, cardboard with increased density or waxed paper soaked in drying oil. After fixing one of these materials, the ceiling is finished with clay and insulated.

In addition, the edged board will help to vaporize the ceiling. On the boards, cardboard impregnated with drying oil is installed, which is then sheathed with wooden clapboard.

Expanded polystyrene boards are a modern replacement for soft clay, they are distinguished by good thermal insulation and performance characteristics.

As vapor barrier materials for the walls of the steam room use:

Glassine and roofing material for thermal insulation of the steam room are rarely used. This is due to the fact that with strong heating, they emit toxic substances and unpleasant odors. The steam room is vapor-proofed with special foil materials. Allocate combined methods of vapor and thermal insulation. For example, NPP polypropylene, among its advantages we note:

excellent resistance to moisture;
resistance to temperature increase;
laminated coating prevents the development of mold and mildew;
combined thermal insulation.

In addition, it is possible to use rolled vapor barrier in the form of rolled foil or fiberglass boards. To seal the joints between vapor barrier materials, use foil tape.

The plates are installed on the ceiling with a small compensation gap of 20 mm. Thus, the effect of moisture on these areas is reduced. Please note that the vapor barrier in the steam room must be securely hidden behind the main finishing material, and a high-quality ventilation system is its complement.

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the steam room

Baths, saunas and swimming pools A high-quality ventilation system is an indispensable element of the steam room. The absence or improper organization of ventilation in the bath is dangerous to human health.

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath: how to do it right

Why do you need to attend to the question of how to properly ventilate the bath? Not only maintaining a comfortable temperature in the dressing room, washing room, steam room, rest room, but also safety, as well as the service life of the building and its parts, depends on how well the ventilation in the bath is arranged. When designing a bath and starting its construction, it should be remembered that the ventilation in the bath with your own hands must be done taking into account certain subtleties and nuances. With your own hands, with the help of instructions, photos and videos, all stages of ventilation installation in the bath and steam room can be performed.

Properly arranged ventilation in the bath will provide a comfortable temperature inside the steam room and extend the life of wooden elements.

The principle of operation of the ventilation system in the bath

The operation of the ventilation system is based on well-known physical laws, and the scheme of its device is simple and understandable. Two types of openings are required for continuous air circulation:

Air inlets are needed to bring fresh air into the room. With the correct ventilation device in the bath, they should be located as close as possible to the floor and near the stove. With this arrangement, the incoming air heats up quickly and the temperature in the bath is stably maintained.

The direction of movement of air masses inside the steam room

Exhaust openings are designed to remove superheated humidified air and carbon monoxide from the steam room. They should be arranged as high as possible, that is, just below the level of the ceiling, and be located opposite the air inlets in order to create and maintain a constant air exchange.

Advice! An exhaust hole in the ceiling will lead to rapid cooling of the room, so this location is undesirable.

There are no difficulties with the fundamental localization of supply and exhaust openings when installing ventilation in a bathhouse with your own hands. But the task of maintaining a high temperature in the steam room while effectively removing exhaust air and carbon monoxide from it is not easy.

You also need to pay attention to maintaining a temperature that is comfortable for both sanitary and hygienic procedures and for relaxation, in all parts of the bath: dressing room, washing room, relaxation room. And if you have to create and implement a ventilation scheme in the bath with your own hands, you should think about the competent execution of work.

Scheme of proper air circulation in the bath

Types of ventilation

There are two types of ventilation:

Which one to choose when installing a ventilation system with your own hands depends on the design of the bath and the volume of its premises.

Ventilation system with electronic control unit

natural ventilation

This type of ventilation works due to the difference in temperature and pressure inside and outside the room. The efficiency of its work depends on the location of the openings for the inflow and outlet of air. The most suitable solution is that the supply openings are located near the floor, at a height of 250-350 mm, next to the stove, and the exhaust openings are on the opposite wall, 150-200 mm below the ceiling level.

The best photos of finishing the bath inside and a description of the stages of work. Sequence of actions when repairing a sauna. Recommended materials and installation rules for use. Waterproofing and wall insulation.

Natural ventilation systems are not suitable for ventilating a steam room or steam room, since the cold air in this room collects at the very floor, and the hot air in the upper part. Adjusting the movement of air flows is accompanied by difficulties, but with the correct arrangement of the ventilation elements in the steam room of a Russian bath, it is possible to cope with this problem with your own hands.

Natural ventilation is not suitable for a steam room, it is advisable to equip it in a rest room

Forced ventilation

For this type of ventilation in the steam room of a Russian bath or sauna, two subspecies can be distinguished:

Ventilation with the help of special electronic systems that control the temperature and humidity of the air, regulating its flow and filtration with the help of automation. Such systems are quite expensive, and their use is often knocked out of the budget.
Combined ventilation system, when due to the use of fans, the effect of natural ventilation is obtained.

The location of the ventilation ducts inside the walls of the bath

Dependence of the bath ventilation system on the type of building

Natural ventilation, provided that the vents are correctly positioned and their sizes correspond to the volumes of the premises, functions well in a Russian bath, assembled from a log or a beam.

The frame building is a sealed structure. It is advisable to use forced ventilation in frame baths. The supply opening in the outer wall of the steam room should be additionally equipped with a blower fan.

In a brick or foam block building, only forced ventilation is possible.

The type of ventilation system is selected depending on the materials from which the bath is built.

Planning the ventilation system of the bath: subtleties and nuances

Before proceeding with the choice of the ventilation scheme in the bath and the device of its design with your own hands, you need to understand the intricacies and nuances of design.

Fact! Even small errors in the layout of the supply and exhaust openings lead to undesirable consequences. In the steam room, either the constant air temperature will decrease, or the concentration of carbon monoxide will increase.

During the construction of any bath - the ventilation of the bath and its schematic diagram is laid in the process of construction. The question "how to make ventilation in the bath" should be decided at the design stage.

The ventilation ducts of the dressing room, washing room, steam room, rest rooms and openings for the inflow of fresh air and the removal of a mixture of carbon monoxide with exhausted moist and hot air masses must be laid at the appropriate stages of construction. Gate valves and gratings to control the size of supply and exhaust openings and sections of ventilation ducts are already installed at the stage of finishing the premises.

The planning of the ventilation system must be carried out at the stage of development of the design project of the bath room

Basically, the functioning of the ventilation of the bath depends on two factors:

the dimensions of the ventilation openings - both supply and exhaust - which are determined by the volume of the room, whether it is a dressing room, a washing room, a steam room or a rest room;
position of ventilation holes.

Vent sizes

The dimensions of the ventilation openings depend on the volume of a particular room: dressing room, steam room, washing room or rest room. It is very important both to accurately calculate the size of these openings, and to ensure that it can be changed. To adjust the gaps in the openings, doors-latches and gratings are installed.

Air vent with slider for adjusting the amount of fresh air inflow

It should be noted that with large ventilation windows it will be difficult to heat the room to the correct temperature. There will either be a danger of a constant waste of fuel and electricity, or difficulties in adjusting the cross section of the ventilation ducts, that is, the distance at which each opening will need to be opened with one's own hands.

Advice! The area of the ventilation opening is determined at the rate of 24 cm² per 1 m³ of the volume of the ventilated room. For a good draft of fresh air from the outside, the exhaust opening must be larger than the inlet.

If the area of the ventilation openings is insufficient, the temperature, air humidity and concentration of carbon monoxide in the room can rise to critical values.

The optimal size of the ventilation opening is calculated at the rate of 24 sq. cm per 1 cubic meter of room volume

The position of the ventilation openings

The action of any ventilation system is based on the replacement of masses of heated air set in motion under the pressure of air coming from outside - colder and heavier. It is important to be able to regulate the direction of the heat flow coming from the stove installed in the bath. The ventilation in the steam room is often equipped with not one inlet, but two for this very reason. To localize heat flows, it is enough to create a gap of a certain width in one or both of them with the help of valves.

Scheme of placement inside the steam room of ventilation openings for the inflow of fresh and removal of polluted air

Ventilation in the Russian bath

The quality of the ventilation system of the bath, designed and assembled by oneself, is laid down at the project stage.

The air currents circulating in the rooms will have different temperatures, but the discomfort from this should be felt as little as possible.

Advice! Comfort in the bath depends not only on the absence of sudden temperature changes "horizontally", that is, when moving from one room to another: from the rest room to the dressing room or from the steam room to the washing room. A soft movement of air masses vertically is necessary: the air temperature near the floor should not be much lower than the temperature at the level of an average human height.

The microclimate in the bath directly depends on the number of ventilation holes, their size and location.

The uniformity of the intake, mixing and removal of air masses depends on the number of supply and exhaust openings, their size, location relative to each other and heating devices, as well as the equipment of additional control devices.

The main schemes of the ventilation device in the bath

Any sauna ventilation scheme is designed with one goal in mind - maintaining the temperature, humidity and freshness of the air in the steam room. The premises of the bath, and especially the steam room, are exposed to water and steam, so they need periodic ventilation and drying. But airing and drying will be ineffective if proper ventilation is not organized in the bath. Proper and constant ventilation of the steam bath significantly reduces the effects of wood absorbing moisture.

The main task of the ventilation of the bath is to maintain the temperature, humidity and freshness of the air in the steam room.

Bath floor ventilation

Air exchange in bath rooms is facilitated by a ventilated floor.

A wooden floor with constant contact with water loses its usefulness after 5 years. Requirements for ventilation through the floor:

to create a flow, make small vents in the foundation of the bath;
lay the floor, leaving gaps between the boards up to 1 cm;
lay inlet openings in parallel walls (not forgetting to protect them with gratings from rodents);
in order for the stove to work as an additional hood, lay the finishing floor above the level of the blower;
after using the bath, leave the doors open until the floor in the room is dry.

Scheme of arrangement of the ventilation system in the sauna

Ventilation in the dressing room of the bath

With your own hands, in the presence of photo and video instructions, ventilation in the rest room of the bath and in the dressing room is the easiest to do, since they do not have direct contact with water. A natural or combined type of ventilation is used, when fresh air enters through the supply duct and is removed by a fan through the exhaust duct of the steam room, vestibule or bathroom. It is also possible to install ventilators, for which you will need a direct outlet to the street and a power supply connection.

In the dressing room, you can equip a natural or combined type of ventilation

Ventilation in the washing bath

For air exchange in the washing room, a forced ventilation system is often made, which is driven by an electric motor. Air flows lead towards the vestibule. The supply and exhaust channels are made of the same section, the input of the first is set above the ground level (by 2 m), and the output of the second is above the roof.

Ventilation in the steam room

The requirements for the microclimate of the steam room are special. It should warm up quickly, it should maintain an optimal level of humidity and be free from drafts. Therefore, for the steam room, the correct position and dimensions of the supply and exhaust channels, which are laid during construction, are relevant. To regulate the inflow and outflow of air, valves in the vents are sufficient, but with a large volume of the room, a supply or exhaust fan may be needed.

Scheme of arrangement of ventilation in the steam room

The above general principles for designing ventilation in a bath, videos and photos attached to instructions from network or other resources should help those who want to build a bath with their own hands to bring this desire to a concrete embodiment.

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath: how to do it right

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath - why do you need ventilation in the bath, how to make ventilation in the bath yourself, device principles, diagrams, instructions, photos, videos.

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath

In the process of arranging the bath, special attention should be paid to the organization of high-quality ventilation. Without proper air exchange, the steam room simply cannot be used normally. If desired, all work on the installation of the necessary systems can be done by hand. It is enough just to figure out the order of laying and connecting the main units and do everything in accordance with the instructions.

Why do you need ventilation in the bath?

Why do you need ventilation in the bath

Bath ventilation is very important. To avoid lengthy and not very interesting explanations, you can consider everything with a specific example.

The visitor to the bath stays in a room filled with a large amount of hot steam. The person inhales this vapor. We know that humans breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. In the absence of sufficient air exchange, after a while a person will simply burn out.

That is why the ventilation in the bath should be as efficient as possible and made in full accordance with the technology. There are several types of ventilation systems. Explore the features of each option and choose the method that best suits your case.

Steam room ventilation

Ventilation systems are installed to solve two main tasks, namely:

ensuring the supply of clean air to the bath;
removal of exhaust air from the steam room.

Additionally, ventilation provides faster and better drying of the steam room. It is necessary to study the features of existing ventilation systems and understand the order of their installation in order to obtain the most efficient and high-quality air exchange.

It is important that during the operation of the ventilation system the temperature regime characteristic of the bath is not disturbed. Air exchange should be organized in such a way that there are no disturbances in the distribution of temperature flows in the bath. Cool air in the steam room can only be near the floor. And the higher the ceiling, the higher the air temperature should be.

Ventilation should not remove clean air from the bath. A properly equipped system supplies fresh air to the room and removes the exhaust air. Errors in the installation of the system will lead to extremely adverse consequences for both the bath and its visitors.

Mold damage to wood

The main types of ventilation systems

There are several types of air exchange systems suitable for use in a bath, namely:

natural ventilation. The principle of operation of such a system is based on the use of the pressure difference inside the bath and on the street. The simplest and most inefficient option;

Exhaust fan from the steam room

Exhaust air is removed from the bath through a special ventilation duct. The air exchange installation technology requires that the duct be installed diagonally to the inlet through which fresh air enters the bath.

Take care of the ventilation device in all areas of the bath, and not just in the steam room. The dressing room, rest room and other rooms of the bath should also be well ventilated.

What you need to know about floor ventilation?

Quite often, the owners of the baths forget that the floor of the steam room must also be well ventilated. Such forgetfulness leads to a very rapid deterioration of the structural elements of the floor and, in general, a deterioration in the characteristics of the bath.

Floors are constantly in contact with water. Without properly organized air exchange, the floor will collapse very quickly, and the floor covering will have to be changed after 2-3 years.

You need to think about floor ventilation even at the stage of bath construction, because. in an already finished room, it will be much more difficult to create high-quality air exchange.

First stage. Make small vents in opposite walls of the basement. It is best to provide for these vents at the stage of construction of the concrete base of the bath. Creating any holes in an already finished structure will lead to some decrease in the strength of the building.

Ventilation in the steam room

Second phase. Make one ventilation hole in opposite walls of the serviced room. Through them, clean air will flow into the room. Holes must be through. Ready channels are recommended to be closed with special ventilation grilles. Such protection will not allow all sorts of rodents and other pests to enter the bath.

Ventilation in the bath

Third stage. When building a furnace, make sure that its blower is slightly below the level of the finished floor. Thanks to this placement, the oven will also start working in the hood mode.

Fourth stage. Lay floor boards. When laying them, you need to leave gaps about 7-10 mm wide. Through these cracks, water can flow down. If the liquid lingers on the floor every time, the boards will rot very quickly.

Quite often, floor ventilation is arranged “according to Bast”. According to this technology, fresh air comes from under the stove, and exhaust oxygen is removed through a hole under the ceiling.

In accordance with the requirements of fire safety, a metal sheet must lie near the sauna stove. It is near this sheet that a hole is created to supply fresh air to the bath.

For the device of such air exchange, a special exhaust duct is required. You can buy a box ready-made or assemble it yourself from boards. The inner surface of the exhaust box must be covered with foil. The size of the box should be approximately 15-20% larger than the diameter of the chimney.

Ventilation "according to Bast" is the best option for those cases when the stove is located directly in the steam room. In such a situation, ventilation ducts can be equipped even directly in a brick podium.

Pay attention to the installation location of the sauna stove. If the stove is located directly in the steam room, then natural air exchange is present initially. You just don’t need to rely solely on it - such ventilation only works when the stove is running.

The most optimal option for installing ventilation is the arrangement of air exchange channels on opposite walls of the bath. They must be at different heights.

It is not recommended to place the ventilation holes too high. Although in most other cases it is recommended to make an exhaust hole directly under the ceiling, slightly different rules apply in baths. If you place the hood directly under the ceiling, hot air will leave the room very quickly.

For baths, the optimal height for placing ventilation holes is a level equal to 1-1.5 m.

Bath ventilation installation guide

There are several simple ways to organize effective air exchange in the bath. Study each of them and choose the best one for your steam room.

First way. Create an opening for fresh air. It should be behind the stove, about half a meter from the floor. Make a hole for exhaust air from the side opposite to the inlet, at a height of about 30 cm from the floor level. Install a fan in the outlet.

Create an opening for fresh air

The lower you place the exhaust duct, the more intense the air exchange will be.

However, there is no need to be too zealous either. Try to make holes at the recommended height, as such values are the most optimal. Openings are recommended to be closed with ventilation grilles.

The second way. With this air exchange, both vents will be on the same wall. Work will be carried out with a wall parallel to the stove. The inlet duct is created at a level of about 30 cm from the floor, the exhaust duct is at the same distance from the ceiling of the bath. The exhaust opening is equipped with a fan. Close open channels with ventilation grilles.

The third way. Make a hole behind the sauna stove for air to enter. Position the intake duct about 20 cm from the floor surface. The exhaust channel is made at approximately the same height, but in the opposite wall. The exhaust opening is equipped with a fan. Close open channels with ventilation grilles.

Fourth way. This air exchange option is great for baths, the flooring of which is laid with slots to drain water. Make an inlet behind the stove unit at a distance of about 30 cm from the floor surface. An exhaust hole is not made in the case of such ventilation - the exhaust air will leave the bath through the cracks in the floor covering, and only after that it will be discharged to the street through a common ventilation pipe.

Ventilated floors in the bath

Fifth way. Such ventilation is ideal for baths with a constantly working furnace unit. Install the inlet channel opposite the stove, stepping back about 30 cm from the floor. The function of the hood will be performed by the oven.

Thus, the procedure for arranging ventilation is practically the same in all the considered methods. Each of them involves the creation of one or two holes, only the place and height of their placement change.

You can also make the holes yourself. Brick walls are easily traversed with a puncher, and log walls with any tool suitable for this, for example, a wood drill. It is recommended to put plastic pipes into the finished holes. Don't forget about protective ventilation grilles. In the future, you are unlikely to be happy with uninvited guests in the form of rodents.

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath - step by step instructions!

Find out in what order the ventilation in the bath is connected with your own hands. A detailed guide describing all the stages of work. Photo + video.

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath? - easily, the event can be carried out by a man without professional skills. Why do you even need to monitor how to properly ventilate the bath? The answer is obvious. Properly arranged ventilation in the bath affects the maintenance of temperature in the locker room, washing room, steam room, or relaxation room. The second, but no less significant impact, the movement of air masses has on safety wooden structureand the service life of its parts.

When designing a bath complex and its construction, it must be taken into account that the ventilation of the bath complex must be carried out taking into account the established rules, supplemented by subtle nuances. There is plenty of information on how to make ventilation in the bath with your own hands, with detailed instructions, photos and videos. We will outline the main stages of installing air exchange inside the bath space and the steam room below.

Properly arranged ventilation in the bath is guaranteed to keep the temperature at a comfortable level inside the steam room. Extending the life of wooden structures.

The operation of the ventilation system based on the known laws of physics, as well as the ventilation scheme, is understandable and does not raise questions. To fulfill the condition of air circulation in a constant mode, we need only a pair of holes of two types:

exhaust;
supply.

The intake of fresh air into the room will provide an inlet. The best location for supply ventilation in the bath is near the stove, at a height as close to the floor as possible. Such an arrangement will provide rapid heating of the incoming air, not allowing it to cool the room, maintaining a constant temperature.

Scheme of air movement inside the steam room.

Extraction slots are necessary to remove superheated moist air and carbon monoxide (carbon monoxide) from the steam room. Exhaust openings should be located opposite, as high as possible, slightly below the edge of the ceiling. Both lugs are preferably positioned opposite each other in order to effectively create and maintain a continuous exchange of air.

Attention! Do not plan the location of the exhaust outlet directly in the ceiling! A hole for the exit of air masses in the ceiling part leads to a sharp cooling of the bath, preventing hot masses from lingering.

With the concept of locating the supply and exhaust openings, everything is clear and there are no problems in organizing work on the ventilation device in the bath with your own hands. But the task of maintaining a high temperature in the steam room and at the same time effectively removing exhaust air and carbon monoxide remains open.

You should also pay attention that the ventilation in the bath should work to maintain an acceptable temperature in the premises for hygiene procedures, in the dressing room, and other parts of the room: in the dressing room, in the washing room and in the rest room. And if you are faced with the task of implementing a ventilation scheme in a steam room with your own hands, you should think about doing the job right.

The correct scheme of air circulation in the bath

Main types of ventilation

There are two main types of ventilation:

natural;
forced.

Which one to choose depends on the design of the bath and the volume of its premises.

Ventilation using an electronic control unit

Natural ventilation of the bath

It starts up on its own due to the difference in temperature and pressure inside the room and outside. The efficiency of natural flows depends on the placement of air inlet and outlet openings. It is better and more optimal when the feed holes are close to the floor. Place them at a height of 200-350 mm, next to the stove. It is better to place the exhaust pipes of the hood on the opposite wall, below the ceiling level of 150-200 mm.

Ventilation systems with natural air movement are not suitable for ventilating a steam room or sauna, as the cold air in this room accumulates at the bottom of the floor, and the hot air at the top. We also need hot streams to linger in the steam room as long as possible.

Adjusting the movement of the air flow is accompanied by difficulties, but with the correct arrangement of the components of the ventilation system with your own hands, you can cope with this problem.

Natural ventilation for a steam room is not desirable, it is advisable to organize it in a recreation area

Forced ventilation

This kind of air recirculation in a steam room of a Russian bath or a Finnish sauna can be divided into two subspecies:

The ventilation controls the temperature and humidity through the automation of the electronic system, by automatically adjusting the supply and filtration. Such systems are expensive, and their use often does not match the allocated budget.
The combined ventilation system involves the sharing of conventional natural air exchange in combination with a forced fan.

Scheme of internal ventilation ducts in the wall of the bath

Ventilation in the bath depends on the type of construction

The natural movement of air with the correct location of the ventilation holes and their sizes corresponding to the volume of the premises works well in a Russian bath, assembled from round logs or timber.

The structure of the frame of the steam room must be airtight. It is advisable to use forced ventilation in frame baths made of timber. Vents for supply are arranged in the outer wall of the steam rooms and must be additionally equipped with a blower fan. In bath structures made of brick or concrete blocks, it is possible to achieve high-quality air movement only through forced ventilation.

Depending on what material the bath is built from, the ventilation system is selected.

We plan ventilation in the bath: subtleties and nuances

Before proceeding to the choice of ventilation scheme in the bath and the device of its design with your own hands, you need to understand the subtleties and nuances of the design.

Carefully! Even a slight mistake in the location of the air inlet and outlet leads to unpleasant consequences. In the steam room, either the desired hot temperature drops or the concentration of carbon monoxide (carbon monoxide) increases.

The ventilation system is laid down at the design stage of structures - the necessary channels are planned and the location of the inlet and outlet windows is determined. During the construction of the bath, adjustable windows are installed after the decorative sheathing of the room. The organization of the exchange of air masses in the room and the question "How to make ventilation in the bath" must be resolved at the design stage.

The ventilation ducts of the dressing room, bathroom, steam room, rest room, as well as openings for the inflow of fresh air and the removal of a mixture of carbon monoxide, including moist air masses, must be installed at the appropriate stages of construction. At the stage of final finishing of the premises, valves and gratings are installed to control the dimensions of the supply and exhaust openings and the cross sections of the ventilation ducts.

Basically, two factors affect the effective functioning of the ventilation of the bath:

ventilation window size. Both supply and exhaust air openings are determined by the amount of space, whether it is a dressing room, a washing room, a steam room or a relaxation room;
location of slots relative to each other.

1. Vent size

The dimensions of the slots depend on the number and volume of rooms: dressing room, steam room, bath room or lounge. It is necessary to choose the optimal size of these holes, as well as to provide the possibility of its regulation. To adjust the gaps in the holes, install the door damper and the grille. The exhaust opening is made with approximately the same dimensions as the dimensions of the supply opening. In any case, the "hood" should not be less than the "supply", otherwise it is impossible to ensure a full outflow of moist and carbon monoxide air from the steam room.

In the photo on the left. air vent with slider to regulate the amount of fresh air. Keep in mind that with a large number of ventilation windows, it is more difficult to heat the sauna room to the correct temperature.

Large ventilation windows lead to excessive consumption of fuel or electricity. In addition, there are problems with adjusting the cross section of the ventilation ducts. It is difficult to relax if you constantly have to change the position of each valve.

IMPORTANT! The dimensions of the ventilation hole are calculated as 24 cm2 per 1 m3 of the volume of the ventilated area. For a good supply of fresh air from outside, the outlet eye must be larger than the inlet.

If the area of the ventilation holes is insufficient, the temperature, humidity and concentration of carbon monoxide in the room can rise to critical levels.

The required dimension of the ventilation opening is designed at the rate of 24 sq. cm per 1 cubic meter of bath volume

2. The location of the ventilation holes relative to each other

The functioning of any ventilation system is based on the replacement of a mass of hot air with cold air. The movement occurs under the pressure of cold air from outside, as it is heavier. It remains only to provide for the possibility of adjusting the direction of the flow of hot air coming from the stove installed in the bath.

For this reason, ventilation in a steam room is not limited to equipping a single supply opening. It is necessary to plan two windows. To optimize the heat flow, it is enough to adjust the gaps of a certain width in the holes with the help of a valve - a valve.

Schematic representation of the placement of ventilation holes in the steam room. Influx of fresh and removal of polluted air masses.

Ventilation in the Russian bath

Assembling ventilation in the bath with your own hands is easier if you follow a simple rule. Qualitative indicators of the ventilation system in the bath are laid at the initial stage of design work. In the bath, the circulating air flows in the rooms have a pronounced temperature difference, to level discomfort from this mixture is the main task.

IMPORTANT! A comfortable atmosphere in the bath depends not only on the absence of sudden changes in temperature "horizontally", that is, when moving from one room to another: from the relaxation room to the locker room or from the steam room to the washing room. Synchronous mixing of air masses in the vertical plane is necessary: the air temperature near the floor should not be significantly lower than the temperature at the level of human growth.

The microclimate in the bath is directly affected by the number, size and location of ventilation windows.

The uniformity of intake, mixing and removal of air masses depends on the number of supply and exhaust openings, their size and location relative to each other, as well as heating devices and equipment of additional devices.

Block diagram of the ventilation device in the bath

Any scheme of the ventilation system in the bath is designed with one goal in mind - maintaining the temperature, humidity and freshness of the air in the steam room. Bath rooms, especially steam rooms, are exposed to water and steam, so periodic ventilation and drying is required. But airing and drying will be ineffective if proper ventilation is not organized in the bath. Proper and continuous ventilation of the steam room greatly reduces the effects of wood absorption of moisture.

Ventilation in the bath controls the temperature, humidity and freshness of the air in the steam room.

Do-it-yourself floor ventilation in the bath

Air exchange in baths and saunas, among other things, provides a ventilated floor.
in constant contact with water, they lose their appearance and become unusable after 4 years. Requirements for ventilation organized by means of the floor:

it is necessary to create a stream, and make a small vent in the foundation part of the building;
the floor should be laid, leaving a gap between the boards of 1 cm;
arrange the supply air openings in parallel walls (not forgetting to protect the control grilles from rodents);
it is desirable to make the stove work as an additional hood, for this it is necessary to plan the level of the finished floor above the blower;
after completing the water procedures, it is necessary to leave the door to the steam room open until the floor in the room is dry.

Ventilation in the bath - a general scheme of the system

Ventilation in the dressing room of the bath

There is no direct contact with water in the dressing room. That is why it is not difficult to make ventilation with your own hands in the wardrobe room, armed with photos and videos with instructions.

Use natural or hybrid ventilation. Use a fan to supply fresh air. Install vents with ventilators that need direct access to the street and a power cable connection to the power supply.

Natural and combined ventilation is allowed in the dressing room.

Ventilation in the washing area

To optimize the air exchange in the washing room, a forced ventilation system is used. It is driven by an electric motor. The air flow is removed in the direction of the vestibule (vestibule). The air supply and exhaust ducts are mounted with the same cross section. section. The inlet opening is located above ground level (2 m) and the outlet of the outlet pipe is led out to the roof.

Steam room ventilation

Special requirements are imposed on the microclimate of the steam room. The steam room must be heated quickly, while maintaining the optimum level of humidity and without drafts. Thus, for a steam room, the actual position and dimensions of the inlet and outlet channels that are used in the construction of the bath are very important.

To regulate the inflow and outflow of air, there are enough valves in the ventilated openings. A large amount of space will most likely require the use of a blower or exhaust fan.

Scheme: ventilation in the steam room

We have given typical schematic diagrams for designing ventilation in a bathhouse. Video and images, attached instructions, will definitely help those who want to build a bath complex on their own. We wish you the speedy realization of your dreams in concrete forms!

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How to make ventilation in the steam room. How to properly ventilate a steam room in a Russian bath

Do I need ventilation in the bath and what are its basic principles?

Ventilation in the bath: scheme and device, system features

How to plan the ventilation of the floor in the bath?

Free air access to the foundation

The specifics of ventilation in the bath in the steam room

Air exchange in the washing room

A little about ventilation in the dressing room

How to make ventilation in the bath with your own hands

Frame bath

wooden bath

Brick and stone bath

What is Bastu and how to use it in the bath

Ventilation device in the bath: a complete set of systems

Window in the bath: where to place, how to install

Fans and systems with them

Video: how to make a bladeless fan with your own hands

Vent valves

Air and vents in the bath

Bath extractor

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath: a step-by-step guide with a photo

Summing up

The ventilation system in the bath: what can it be?

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Natural ventilation in the bath

Forced ventilation

Bath ventilation device: principles of operation

Bastu ventilation in the bath

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Bastu ventilation in a Russian bath

Bath floor ventilation

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Bath foundation ventilation

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Ventilation of different rooms of the bath:

sinks

steam rooms

attic

baths in the basement or basement of the house

shower

dressing room

Proper ventilation of the sauna or bath

Kinds

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Mechanical

Combined

Ventilation system diagrams

Sauna ventilation device

How much is it

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath: how to do it right

The principle of operation of the ventilation system in the bath

Types of ventilation

Dependence of the bath ventilation system on the type of building

Planning the ventilation system of the bath: subtleties and nuances

Ventilation in the Russian bath

The main schemes of the ventilation device in the bath

Do-it-yourself ventilation in the bath

Why do you need ventilation in the bath?

The main types of ventilation systems

What you need to know about floor ventilation?

Bath ventilation installation guide

Main types of ventilation

Natural ventilation of the bath

Forced ventilation

Ventilation in the bath depends on the type of construction

We plan ventilation in the bath: subtleties and nuances

1. Vent size

2. The location of the ventilation holes relative to each other

Ventilation in the Russian bath

Block diagram of the ventilation device in the bath

Do-it-yourself floor ventilation in the bath

Ventilation in the dressing room of the bath

Ventilation in the washing area

Steam room ventilation

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