Aspen, linden or alder

Larch bath

When choosing a material for a bath, you need to take into account not only the heat capacity of the tree, but also other characteristics. Unlike a residential building, here the wood is exposed to intense steam, water and temperature fluctuations, because the building is heated only during swimming. Not every material can withstand such a load.

If the products are made of pine, it is imperative to varnish and protect them from moisture. Larch does not need this. On the contrary, over time, it only becomes stronger than it resembles an oak.

The advantages of wood are not exhausted only by the unique resistance to decay. Accordingly, a larch bath will have the following features:

• strength - the density of larch is only slightly less than that of oak, the structure of this tree will last a long time, since it is not subject to mechanical damage;
• resistance to rain, snow and heat ensures the durability of the bath;
• larch lining includes a small number of knots, which means not only aesthetics, but also the great strength of the boards and logs themselves;
• the tree has a beautiful texture and is very attractive;
• the larch bathhouse frame does not need any protection measures, there is no need for periodic treatment with antiseptics, insect repellents, stains;
• lining made of this material has the same advantages as logs.

There are also disadvantages to a larch bath:

• it is at least 2 times more expensive than pine;
• the tree is processed with some difficulty, so the bath itself from it will also cost more.

All conifers are considered to be the most suitable for the construction of walls, ceilings, ceilings and floors. A larch bathhouse frame can be easily distinguished from a pine or cedar structure by the darker color of the wood. The cedar bath photo looks light, with a yellowish tint.

Larch wood is known for its incredible resistance to putrefactive and moldy pathogens. Boards and planks easily withstand alternating loads at high temperatures, in conditions of high humidity, so a larch bathhouse is the most durable and durable of all conifers.

The construction of a larch bathhouse, without any additional processing, has the durability and strength of the modified stained aspen. Larch is best suited for lathing insulation, lagged beams, ceilings, wherever the elements of the construction of the bath come into contact with wet hot steam.

The material contains a large amount of resin with a pleasant odor, which is non-irritating and may cause allergies. Therefore, it is best to use for steam cedar that has undergone bleaching with hydrogen peroxide. The cedar steam room is inferior to the aspen room in terms of durability and richness of the atmosphere.

General characteristics

Alder trees and shrubs are deciduous plants belonging to the birch family. In nature, there are about 30 species of this fast-growing plant. One of the reasons for alder cultivation is the early formation of the landscape and the creation of shade. Alder prefers humid conditions, grows mainly in swamps and marshy areas, along streams and rivers.

Trees
and shrubs are monoculture, therefore, on each plant are present,
both male and female flowers. Flowers
presented in the form of male - longer and female. After pollination and
ripening, female flowers become woody and somewhat similar in
the appearance of the cones found on the needles. Inside is dry
fruit, bitter, high in protein.

The edges of the alder leaf are serrated with a distinct vein running down the center of the leaf and a row of softer lateral veins. Leaves do not change color before falling leaves and fall green.

The most famous are three types of these trees:

• red alder, growing mainly in the northwestern latitudes, reaches a height of 15 meters and lives up to 100 years;
• black alder, better known as European, reaching a height of 20 meters, living only 20 years;
• gray alder is much smaller than its species, only 5 meters high, but prized for its ability to grow in infertile soil and the beauty of spring bloom.

Usually a slender tree with smooth bark. From other trees in appearance, alder is distinguished by early flowering, leaves do not change color in autumn (slightly curled, they fall green) and cones hanging on branches in winter.

In Russia, mainly gray and black alder are found.
Black alder is also called sticky. In Russia, Moldova and Kazakhstan, black
alder is listed in the Red Book.

Alder application

Alder gives three wonderful colors: red from bark, green from flowers, brown from branches, which symbolizes fire, water and earth. Black alder has a soft, light wood, it cuts very well, but has one drawback - fragility. Growing trees have white wood. But as soon as the alder is cut down, the wood gradually begins to turn red and changes color to yellowish - or brownish-red, like a bleeding man.

Alder is remarkable in that, like legumes, it enriches the soil with nitrogen, since on its roots there are root formations, a refuge for bacteria, collectors of nitrogen. By the way, small roots, together with the nodules of a tree growing by the water, willingly eat catfish. Other fish also gather for feeding under the tree. This is due to the fact that the leaves falling to the reservoir, under the breeze of the wind, throw off all kinds of living creatures, to which the fish brethren are painfully eager. This is why fishing under the alder is more catchy.

Alder charcoal is also prized. It is used not only for drawing, but also for equipping anti-chemical equipment. Another use for alder is to make good paint. The bark is insisted for two days, then filtered. Dip a cloth into the solution, and after 20 minutes. it takes on a persistent brown color.

Since ancient times, people have used alder as a medicinal plant. However, in scientific medicine this became known only in 1942. The pharmaceutical industry has mastered the production of tkhmelin - a dry extract from alder cones. It is used for acute and chronic stomach disorders, inflammation of the small and large intestines.

Used for medicinal purposes and collected in March - April flower catkins. They are boiled and lotions are made for diathesis and eczema. The leaves are also boiled. They also help with indigestion. And young leaves can be applied to boils and purulent wounds. Leaves have long been used for colds. For this, the foliage was moistened with warm water and the patient was placed in it.

Properties of alder lining

Now let's go directly to the topic of our article, namely the properties of such a skin.

Black alder - lining

• Let's start by highlighting the beautiful appearance of the treated wood and its unusual color. Alder lining can be light yellow or white-pink tones, with the presence of red, brown and orange blotches. The color of the wood is not monotonous, since its entire surface is solid overflows and different shades within its gradient.
• It has one interesting property - the color of the wood changes to red as a result of heating, which is why alder is often compared to mahogany.

Fresh cut alder

There is also a significant drawback of this tree. Alder, quickly enough, begins to darken, and the bath becomes very gloomy, which requires good lighting so as not to be overwhelmed by the situation.It is believed that in such an environment it is very difficult for a person to relax. In this, alder is much inferior to light-colored species.

Dark atmosphere in the sauna

• Alder lining has a rather specific smell with light notes of cognac. However, after some time, it will fade away and become almost invisible.
• Again about health. During heating, polyester substances are released from the alder into the surrounding space, which have a beneficial effect on the nervous, respiratory and even heart systems of a person.
• This tree belongs to sapwood, that is, it has a relatively homogeneous and soft wood that is easy to process. Its density at normal humidity does not exceed 525 kg / m3. This has a good effect on the quality of staining and painting of such lining (more details here), as well as its processing.

Density of different types of wood

Alder, like other soft rocks, dries out evenly and does not crack. At the same time, it practically does not change its volume - it does not lead the lining. The same happens when the material is used in a high humidity environment.

In the photo there is a new lining - alder tree

Despite its porosity, alder is a water resistant wood. Neither plain water nor even slightly alkaline solutions can spoil it. The reason for this resistance lies in the large amount of tannins present in the wood. It is they who kill the unfavorable bacterial fauna and fungus.

Bath thermal insulation

• Alder perfectly retains heat, so in some cases, you don't even need to insulate the bath separately. A heated alder bath always cools down slowly.
• Alder lining can be used not only for decorating a bath, but also for living quarters. Under room conditions, wood will not change its color and will also saturate the air with useful substances. At the same time, it is worth noting its good sound insulation. If you decide to sheathe her children's room or bedroom, you are right (read more here).

Lining in the bedroom

Alder does not emit tar even with severe heating, which can also be included in its asset when choosing a material for a sauna or bath.

Actively released resin from coniferous trees in a bath

Disadvantages of alder lining

Don't you think this material is ideal? Such in nature does not exist, since there are always small "buts" that can spoil the whole picture.

However, there are really not so many of them here:

Alder lining

• We have already announced one of them - this is a change in the natural color under the influence of high temperatures.
• Alder is inferior to some types of wood, for example, linden, in its appearance. Alder itself can have a large number of defects: dark stripes, trunk spotting, knots and sapwood color. Most of the trees cut down are affected by heart rot.

Heart rot tree

• All this cannot but affect the strength of the material and its decorative component. As a result, alder has a very small percentage of the output of a normal board, suitable for the manufacture of lining.
• Someone will say that, they say, how will this affect the quality of the lining itself? That's right, it will not affect the quality in any way, but it will significantly affect the price. Buying such a lining, you partially pay for the marriage that goes on in production.

To master the purchase of alder lining, you may need to break a piggy bank

The average price per cubic meter of such a lining is 6-10 thousand rubles

Useful Tips

If the owner of the bath decided to independently finish the alder clapboard without the help of specialists, it is worth listening to the following installation tips:

• it is better to place the panels vertically or diagonally, this method will prevent splashes from entering the grooves between the boards;
• the lathing for alder lining is made only of wooden beams;
• iron products quickly rust, so you need to choose galvanized materials as fasteners;
• if you sharpen the mounting corners and strips a little, then the drops that fall will flow down faster;

• a gap of 4-5 cm is required between the plinth and the strip, so as not to block the ventilation;
• for the alder to last longer, a well-designed ventilation system is required;
• a membrane film should be installed under the lining as a vapor barrier;
• to extend the life of wood, it is recommended to treat it with wax or mastic based products;
• if the alder begins to darken, then a bleaching compound should be applied to the surface.

How to decorate walls with alder clapboard

This interior is obtained from alder

The instruction contains recommendations for observing some mandatory rules when performing work on facing bath surfaces.

• Before starting installation work, the lining is stored for some time in the room where it will be installed. This is done so that the clapboard walls do not deform due to temperature differences and changes in humidity.
• It is not recommended by experts to cover the lining material, especially with linseed oil, due to the subsequent release of harmful compounds when heated.
• When building a bathhouse on the basis of a wooden frame, it is upholstered with clapboard directly on the walls of the building.

• The battens will be installed on the crate, installed at a distance of no more than 50 cm and fixed by themselves with cuts or nails. Fastening is carried out strictly perpendicular to the boards.
• The structure of the frame allows you to obtain air circulation, which prevents the accumulation of moisture.
• The video in this article provides information on choosing the direction of the lining upholstery.
• The theoretical material contains recommendations for horizontal and vertical laying of the lining.
• However, in practice, it has been established that a horizontal arrangement is suitable for a steam room in a bath.
• With this arrangement, the lining panels are at a certain level, and they heat up equally over the entire surface, the effect of moisture will be distributed as well. This will not deform the entire wall.
• Only one row at the bottom may suffer, which will be affected by moisture, mold and decay. This is due to the fact that hot air, being lighter, rises upward, incoming fresh air changes its direction with the help of ventilation from below, while humidity accumulates below, and the higher, the less it is.
• The conclusion is obvious, the most unfavorable conditions for wood are at the bottom, reducing its service life and with a horizontal sheathing sheet, there is no need to dismantle the entire surface, it will be necessary to remove several panels that have become unusable, which cannot be said with a vertical set of lining.
• The vertical arrangement provokes uneven heating of the material and the lining can bend along the plane.
• The surface is capable of warping, and the original shape changes, moisture will enter the formed gaps, which will lead to decay, the final part of this process is the early repair of the sheathing canvas.
• The finishing process is carried out following certain rules. Laying starts from the top of the wall, and the lining is placed with the groove down so that the next element is inserted into the groove of the lining that is already attached to the wall.
• You should not completely abandon the vertical arrangement of the lining, you can use a combination of directions, which looks very nice in finished form.

Working with alder lining is quite simple because of its easy processing and cutting, the structure of the wood is clearly manifested when using various mixtures, but there are minor drawbacks. High quality alder lining is quite difficult to find, and its price is high

When is it undesirable to use alder?

Living room interior with alder colored furniture

Due to its versatility and pleasant color, this furniture can theoretically be placed anywhere. But you need to take into account an important detail - alder is far from the most expensive wood species. Therefore, if you want to emphasize your level of wealth, it is better to put oak or cherry-colored furniture in the living room and dining room.

However, much depends on the style of the interior. If the room in which you receive guests is made in Provence or country style, then alder will be more appropriate in it than oak.

When choosing furniture, the main criterion should be your own understanding: will I be comfortable living in the interior of this color?

How to calculate?

To calculate how much alder lining will be required for sheathing the room, you need to take into account the location of the lamellas - horizontal or vertical, as well as the dimensions of the selected products. Further, to calculate, we follow the following principles:

• multiply the height of one wall by its length;
• we repeat the counting procedure for the remaining walls;
• we calculate the area of ​​the ceiling by multiplying the length of the room by its width;

• add up all the resulting areas;
• we divide the total area by the area of ​​one board and we get the amount of lining that will be required for sheathing.

Standard sizes of alder finishing boards: thickness - 12-25 mm, width - up to 15 cm, length - up to 6 meters. The average price per cubic meter of such a lining is 6-10 thousand rubles. Knowing these data, you can right now calculate the approximate amount of the required material and ask the price. Usually, experts recommend purchasing 5-10% more lining in order to include breakdowns or unforeseen waste of lumber in the amount.

How to choose?

When choosing alder lining, use the following recommendations:

• study how the slats are cut, it should be made along the growth of the tree;
• make sure that the growth rings do not protrude beyond the surface, this can provoke a break in the lining;
• boards should have perfectly straight edges;
• make sure that the number of knots and cracks corresponds to the specified class of wood;
• if cracks are found, and their number and depth do not meet the requirements, then perhaps you have overdried wood in front of you;
• make sure the color and texture are appropriate for the breed, for example black alder has a pleasant light coffee shade, while classic alder has a chocolate-reddish color.

Methods for laying lining

Before sheathing, the laying method is determined. The choice of the method affects the technology for the production of further work.
Depending on the method of fastening, the installation can be:

• Frameless;
• Wireframe.

Frameless installation means fixing the boards to the walls without the use of additional structures. It is used in rooms with perfectly flat walls. This method is used for facing concrete and brick walls.

Frame installation involves the device of a lathing of wooden bars or a metal profile. Differs in ease of installation and reduced consumption of materials for leveling walls. When using this method, layers of vapor barrier and thermal insulation are laid.

Depending on the location of the panels, the alder lining is laid in the following ways:

• Horizontal;
• Vertical;
• Diagonal.

With the horizontal method, the planks are parallel to the floor. This method is the most preferable for performing planking work. In this case, good ventilation of the space between the wall and the cladding is ensured. The boards are evenly heated along their entire length. Rotten and destroyed elements of the bottom row are easily replaced with new ones.

In the vertical method, the panels are positioned perpendicular to the floor surface. This method is considered the easiest and fastest when laying the lining.

The disadvantage of this method is the uneven heating of the skin. The lower part is in the cold zone. The upper part is in the area of ​​high temperatures.With an uneven distribution of heat, straight alder lining can be deformed.

If signs of destruction appear, several elements must be replaced at once. This leads to significant repairs or complete replacement of elements. The diagonal method is characterized by the complexity and high labor intensity of installation work. It is used individually as a decorative design for interiors.

After choosing the installation method, they proceed to the thermal insulation device.

Linden or aspen for a bath: which is better

It's really difficult to choose between these two materials. Linden is traditionally considered the best tree for a bath and deservedly so. However, the aspen, despite its external unattractiveness, is a serious competitor to it.

Linden wood is soft, it is easily processed, therefore, the construction of a bath requires less costs. If dried logs were used, the building does not shrink and can be used immediately after construction is completed.

Aspen, on the other hand, is processed with great difficulty. Since the bath requires well-dried material, this makes construction an expensive and time-consuming task.

The softness of linden is also its disadvantage - the tree is short-lived, and dry aspen acquires the hardness of a stone and serves for an exceptionally long time. Linden does not need to be processed for aesthetic purposes, even an unskinned log looks great, not like a lining. To give the aspen an aesthetic look, you should chop off the bark from the log, sand and shave it. In addition, repeated grinding will be required - the latter is performed 3 years after the laying. Otherwise, instead of a silvery-white bath, you get a gray, unsightly and with dark spots.

Linden is not resistant to rotting and fungal attack. The bathhouse needs periodic treatment with special preparations. Aspen is not susceptible to rotting or fungi. The only treatment that may be needed is from wasps. For some reason, the latter are very fond of this tree.

Linden is more expensive than aspen, so it is really difficult to choose.

Important! A log house for a bath made of aspen and linden, which is confirmed by the reviews of the builders, does not require additional finishing of the steam room. Both breeds are definitely suitable for sauna cladding.

How to distinguish linden from aspen

Linden and aspen lining is very easy to confuse. It is not so easy to distinguish wood.

First of all, they pay attention to the color. Linden lining has very light wood, but still has a coffee shade.

Against its background, aspen has an almost snowy whiteness.

Linden board has a characteristic sweet aroma. The smell of aspen is bitter, more like birch sap. Aspen lining is rarely truly smooth, since this tree is difficult to process, and linden is smooth and silky;

Knots in aspen lining come across more often. They are darker and more visible. In category B, even knots falling out are possible here.

To distinguish linden lining from aspen boards, you need to not only inspect, but also try to touch.

What is better in the steam room: aspen or linden

The choice between linden and aspen clapboard is even more difficult. The materials have a number of properties in common that are very useful for the sauna and steam room:

• both linden and aspen do not heat up as much as other types of wood;
• shelves and walls, finished with clapboard, remain pleasant to the touch and do not burn;
• both wood species give off aromatic oils that are beneficial to health;
• the lining looks equally aesthetically pleasing;
• both linden and aspen tolerate steam very well.

There are also differences between linden and aspen:

• the smell of a linden tree is deservedly considered the most pleasant, while in aspen it is bitter and not everyone likes it;
• linden darkens over time, aspen practically does not change color;
• linden lining is susceptible to fungus, the finish should be processed, and the aspen is devoid of this drawback;
• linden costs almost 2 times more than aspen lining, but linden wood includes much less knots and streaks and looks more beautiful.

For a steam room, linden or aspen lining is equally good. The choice determines the taste of the owner.

Medicinal properties and contraindications

The healing properties and contraindications of alder are associated with the presence in its tissues of a large amount of tannins that have anti-inflammatory effects. The optimal combination of tannins, quercetin and triterpene compounds normalizes the intestinal microflora, as a result of which fermentation stops in patients with enterocolitis, dysbiosis or dysentery, diarrhea stops, feces become more formed, and the number of bowel movements decreases.

Other important properties of alder preparations include:

• astringent;
• diaphoretic;
• diuretic;
• hemostatic.

There are few contraindications to the use of the plant: pregnancy, lactation, age under 12 years old, individual intolerance.

The healing properties of alder are associated with the presence of tannins in it, which have anti-inflammatory effects.

Distribution and habitats

The main part of the alder range is temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. Some species are found in the subalpine belt of the South American Andes, in North Vietnam, Korea and China. Until the 18th century, black alder was ubiquitous in Europe and the Middle East, from Lebanon and Cyprus to Sweden and Norway, but alder and mixed forests with the participation of this tree species were subjected to uncontrolled felling.

This unique tree tolerates any soil quality, as it enters into symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria and many fungi that improve its root nutrition. Growing alder trees in nurseries is carried out on soils that contain spores and mycelium of mycorrhizal fungi.

Alder forms groves along small rivers, along the banks of swamps and ponds

Physical and mechanical properties of alder wood

The advantage of alder wood is homogeneous
kernel and sapwood coloration, the older the tree, the darker the wood. When drying
practically does not crack and is slightly susceptible to warping. After the saw cut, cut
wood becomes reddish due to oxidation of substances in the wood composition,
after drying, the color becomes slightly lighter, while the sapwood and kernel are weak
differ in shade.

Average characteristics of wood:

• average density in an air-dry state: 495 kg / m3;
• Yankee hardness: 2.890 N;
• break modulus: 75.9 MPa;
• modulus of elasticity: 8.99 MPa;
• compressive strength: 42.2 MPa;
• shrinkage: radial - 5.0%, tangential - 9.0%, volumetric - 14.0%.

Soft, homogeneous wood, of medium weight, these properties are similar to linden wood.

Perfectly polished, impregnated and painted. Black and gray alder wood differ significantly in moisture absorption and density. Black, denser and less moisture absorbing.

Not resistant in contact with the ground, but becomes resistant to staining and under water in the absence of oxygen. Dried wood has good thermal insulation and properties, is able to absorb and dissipate sounds.

Easily
undergoes manual and mechanical processing, glues well, is fastened with nails
and screws. Combines perfectly with any materials.

Minuses

There are no ideal finishes, and in this case there are some disadvantages. There are not many of them.

• change in the original color at high temperatures;
• presence of defects: damage to the core by rot, dark spots, knots, sapwood color;
• as a result of defects, it has a small part of the output of a high-quality board;
• relatively high cost also due to the small amount of yield of normal material;
• with poor and improper processing, it becomes very tousled, which is difficult to grind later - this mainly happens when using raw material.

Technical features of wood

Alder, unlike larch, is not a very dense wood, it is rather similar to such a tree species as beech. It is not advised to use it for entrance doors and outdoor installation, but for interior doors such wood will be an excellent choice, because in all respects it meets the operating conditions inside the house, which is confirmed by numerous photos. Also in the reviews, buyers mention that it is possible to use not only solid wood, but also spliced ​​wood.

Alder solid wood processing

Among the undoubted advantages of this wood species, the following should be mentioned:

• it dries very quickly;
• does not crack or warp;
• solid alder can be easily sawed, sanded, planed and any other manipulations, so you can make doors of the most unusual design.
• staining will give alder an elite look, and varnishing will accentuate the texture of this material.

The range of alder doors will allow you to choose an array for any desired design. Such doors are perfect for a country house or for arranging a home.

Structures that are made of solid wood or doors faced with a cut of wood are very beautiful, they can be decorated with stained glass windows, mirrors, glass inserts. According to reviews, alder products look very interesting in a minimalist and restrained interior, examples are in the photo.

Fastening the lining

Alder lining on the ceiling is mounted on the side of the room farthest from the entrance. Wall panels are laid on either side of the room from top to bottom.

We fix the lining on the ceiling

The fastening of the lamellas begins after the completion of all work on the lathing device. To ensure air circulation, arrange a gap of 1-2 cm between the material and the wall. The first board is assembled with careful level and line checks. The panels to be joined are tightly joined to each other. To ensure a tight connection, they are shifted using a doboiner.

Planks with a large curvature are installed using a clamp. The device is installed on a lathing bar. With the help of the clamps, the clamp is tightly pressed against the bar. A wooden wedge is hammered between the clamp and the board. The wooden wedge is moved with hammer blows. The aligned lamella is fixed to the batten with two self-tapping screws on each batten of the batten. Laying of all subsequent elements is carried out with constant measurements of the correctness of their geometric position. Upon completion of the fastening, ceiling plinths or other decorative elements are installed.

We fix the lining on the wall

The fastening of the cladding to the wall starts from the corner of the room. The planks are installed with a small gap from the corner to each side. The first slats are carefully checked for level. The installed panels are sewn with clamps. Fasteners are installed at the top, bottom and middle of each board.

For a tight junction of the elements, a doboiner is used. Fastening lamellas with significant curvature is installed using a clamp. For secure fixation, each fastener is sewn with two self-tapping screws. Decorative elements are installed in the places of abutment of the corner panels. All corners of window and door openings are protected with corner joints.

Classes

By quality, the lining is divided into the following classes:

• Extra;
• A;
• V;
• WITH.

The highest is the Extra class. The panels are free of any defects. Usually used for cladding luxury private houses. The price is affordable for wealthy people.

Category A slightly lags behind in terms of characteristics. Allows a small number of shallow cracks up to 9.5 cm in length, captive light-colored knots of no more than 1.5 cm in size and a maximum of 0.5 cm in diameter.

Class B may include any defects, chips no more than 5 cm in length per linear meter of material.The presence of blue up to 10% of the area, knots, resins, cores is allowed. Rotten and falling out knots are inadmissible. Existing damage should not hinder installation, but can be hidden under dark paint. The most common option.

Category C is mainly used for rough finishing. Requires adjustment and additional painting before finishing. Most of the pavement has dropping knots, through cracks, core, remnants of bark, chips.

Medicinal qualities

Alder contains tannins that prevent the growth of microorganisms. When heated, the material releases elements that provide hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects due to disinfecting and astringent properties. Thus, a visit to the bath, decorated with alder clapboard, has a beneficial effect on various ailments: rheumatism, colds, gout.

Despite the wide distribution of alder lining, this raw material has some disadvantages:

• due to heating, alder can turn red, in the future it will take on a completely dark shade, and then there will be a need to improve lighting in a room decorated with alder clapboard;
• the presented species of wood has a specific aroma, some call it cognac, although after a while it almost completely disappears;
• alder is beautiful in its external characteristics, but still inferior to some other deciduous species;
• the trunk can have dark spots and rot, this does not affect the strength of the lining and its aesthetics, but it does affect the price, more precisely, this tree has a small percentage of board output, which can be allowed for the production of lining.

Furnishing the kitchen with classic alder

We all dream of a cozy kitchen where it will be pleasant to cook and spend time with loved ones. To create such an interior, furniture with a shade of alder with a honey tint is perfect. Choose a built-in set and dining table with chairs in this light brown color.

You can make walls and floors in warm colors, choose beige curtains and sand-colored tulle. It is good if the facades of such a headset are decorated with handles in copper or bronze with patterned ceramic inserts.

If you put just such furniture in the kitchen, then it will seem that it is not in an ordinary apartment, but in a real country house.

Varieties

Initially, the exterior of the lining was only flat, but recently other forms of cladding have begun to appear. From the old version, only the method of joining the panels, similar to the principle of joining the floorboard, has survived. Now this design is used in the manufacture of plastic panels. The most common lining options have distinctive names.

• Block house. The panels have a profile that visually creates an imitation of a wall made of logs. All other characteristics remained the same as for a regular lining.
• Panel. The principle is the same as that of a block house, but an imitation is created not of a log, but of a building bar.

• American. The cladding of this lining is wedge-shaped, giving the impression that the panels are overlapped. In this case, the docking is carried out in the usual way.
• Calm. This variety looks like a simple processed board. It looks like a continuous homogeneous surface without joints. Although they are present.

Recipes

For the preparation of the infusion 2 tbsp. tablespoons of alder seed fruits are rubbed in the fingers, poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for half an hour. After straining, take 1 tbsp. spoon 3-4 times a day after meals with indigestion, bloating, discomfort in the stomach.

Ointment for healing wounds, cuts, minor burns is prepared from a mixture of alder fruit, aspen bark and marsh cinquefoil. A handful of the mixture is poured into 300 ml of boiling water and heated in a water bath for 20 minutes.Filter the cooled broth, add 50 ml of alcohol or high-quality vodka and 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil to it, mix. Store the composition in the refrigerator.

Alder seedlings are harvested at the beginning of winter.

Conclusion

It is quite difficult to figure out what is best for a bath, aspen or alder, often personal preferences and tastes play a decisive role in the selection of material. But in terms of operation and durability, aspen and black alder remain the undisputed leaders in the list of the most affordable materials for cladding a steam room.

The pros and cons of an aspen, linden or cedar bath make both options optimal. With different durability and resistance to decay, both materials provide heat retention, ease of use and aesthetics. Other options are either too expensive or have serious drawbacks.