Wood, wood material used for finishing the steam room, rocks, characteristics

Going into the history of the origin of the traditions associated with the bath and sauna visit, it is very difficult to understand all the details in depth, because every country, every people has its own unchanging foundations, which are transmitted from generation to generation, for several centuries. Accordingly, to argue and argue about what kind of bath better and more useful it is possible indefinitely - each of them has their adherents and persuade lovers of steaming will be in vain labor. Every fan of the steam room chooses the most acceptable option, with the most suitable and comfortable climate.

The basic requirements for the breeds of lumber used in the construction of the Russian bath

Making a choice, you need to remember, the bath is first of all a place in which spiritual and physical purification and improvement of an organism should occur. Nevertheless, lovers of the traditional Russian bathhouse, as well as fans of the fragrant, warm and dry Finnish sauna, agreed that comfort, comfort and comfort in carrying out this type of recreation, they receive from quality wood materials from which all the details are made premises.

In fact, wood - the material from which the walls and shelves are traditionally made, under the influence of steam does its positive work, exudes aroma and phytoncides, delivering indescribable joyful moments to visitors. Choosing the wood for finishing in the bath or sauna, you need to build on the following mandatory requirements:

• wood should have an artistically attractive appearance, that is, aesthetically pleasing to the eye;
• have a pleasant and fragrant fragrance;
• have high resistance to decomposition and decay processes;
• have a long operational period;
• radiate strong positive energy flows;
• to exert a healthy effect on the body.

Wood for steam room

The most commonly used types of wood for finishing works in bath rooms are:

• alder,
• spruce,
• linden,
• aspen,
• pine,
• cedar.

Each of the above breeds, with pleasure will share its positive qualities, which have a health-improving effect on the human body. Therefore, before making a decision in favor of this or that material, it is necessary to familiarize in detail with its properties and characteristics.

Wood species

linden

Lime lining is an excellent material for decorating the sauna and sauna walls, has a pleasant texture and a light golden hue, is famous for its interesting aroma, has a low weight, and has very low thermal conductivity. Such wood is not influenced by high temperatures (which is far from unimportant when used in buildings of this kind), it also does not deform at constant high humidity.

Since ancient times it is known that the linden is endowed with effective healing properties, especially positively affecting the human lungs, in addition, the linden shares its positive energy. Lipa, even after passing from the state of ordinary wood, into a state of finished wooden construction, still for a rather long period of time breathes and lives. It happens because the blanks for construction are made from a living tree, and not from a dead tree.

Also, quite often for the construction of a bath a lime slab is used.

Lime slab is a cut piece of a log with a removed bast and bark. The material in the construction looks very interesting, in turn adding saturation and coloring to the room. In such a bath it is very pleasant and useful.

aspen lining

Aspen boarding is a wonderful material, it is endowed with various properties, ideally suited for the construction of baths and saunas. The color scheme of the texture is fairly light. Aspen wood is a material with a high degree of water resistance, and is also known for its reduced thermal conductivity. Ideal for people with allergies, as it almost does not smell, unlike conifers.

Any of the types of steam rooms, trimmed with aspen clapboard, will relieve the negative energy. In the modern world, saturated with speed and developing technologies, this factor is not unimportant, significant and weighty.

alder board

This material, has a special value since time immemorial. Very rich in useful trace elements, because it grows mainly on moist chernozem. When heated, lining made of alder, separates useful micronutrients and tannins, which in turn, hitting the steam streams, have a beneficial effect on the general health, significantly reduce pain in the joints, fight rheumatism, heal skin diseases, and also help with colds and gout.

The structure of alder wood is interesting and distinctive, the color range can be from gently golden to warm pink.

wood of Finnish spruce - should not be confused with common fir and pine

Leading experts in this area strongly recommend, first, not to confuse the Finnish spruce with pine and common spruce, and secondly, do not use the latter for the construction of any kind of steam room. The thing is that when heated to a certain temperature, the loose structure of the wood gives off an impressive volume of resins. Each time a pine or fir steam room is used, the effect of a weeping tree will appear across the entire lining area, in other words, resin will be emitted and flowed through it. As a consequence, guaranteed knots fall out. As for the Finnish spruce - the use of wood in the construction of a steam room will only lead to positive moments in the process of exploitation. Growing in a frosty, cold conditions a certain amount of time, the wood of the Finnish spruce acquires a very dense structure and thereby contributes to a significant reduction in the number of resins. It is this factor that influences the fairly frequent choice of this material for decoration, wall cladding, the manufacture of furniture for steam rooms.

Finish from Finnish spruce will fragrant with coniferous aromas, produce a healing and relaxing effect, and also delight with its not ordinary appearance.

scandinavian pine - is grown specifically for the construction of baths and saunas

This strange breed of trees Finns grow only for the construction of saunas. The main charm of the wood in the section is its annual rings, located in millimeters from each other. This type of wood has no knots. By density, the wood of the Scandinavian pine is the first among all other coniferous species.

Lining from such a pine on heating will neither emit tar nor deform, but will only give full enjoyment of a light forest, coniferous aroma.

hemlock - extremely beautiful material, in the conditions of the bath releases medicinal substances accumulated for at least three centuries

Using hemlock wood, gives an opportunity to consider a small piece of history. This type of Canadian trees is considered a long-liver. The full development of the trunk in them occurs only after 300 years of growth. Over this period of time they grow to 45 meters. The density of this wood is quite high, the structure is peculiar. Under the influence of high temperatures, the surface of the material remains barely warm.

It is this fact that makes it so demanded for decoration in steam rooms. When exposed to steam and high temperature, the hemlock emits aromatic oils collected in the wood for centuries. These oils are recognized as curative and are successfully used in medicine for healing wounds and antiseptic effects.

canadian cedar, according to experts - the best wood for steam room baths and saunas

The bulk of construction professionals in this area and lovers of steaming, in one voice argue that cedar lining is the best option for decor and baths and saunas.

Canadian cedar perfectly tolerates both a rise in temperature, and an increase in humidity, and at the same time everyone is surprised by its resistance to decay. The main growth areas for him are the south of Canada and America. The material, from an aesthetic point of view, is interesting and surprisingly beautiful. Cedar sauna on the plot is considered to be a sign of good taste and prestige. The ethereal components of cedar wood have an incomparable, with no other, stunning, relaxing aroma.

The color palette is diverse. Shades can be from rich chocolate to beige-brown.