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Building a Sauna

Written by on July 15, 2009 – 10:41 pm -

We have all heard about the wonders that staying for a few hours in a sauna can provide for the tired person. While there are many ways that you can enjoy these benefits of soaking the steam into your body the best way is probably to build sauna room units. You will be able to find different companies that will provide you with various sized pre-cut sauna rooms.

Some of these companies will also help you with the assembling of the sauna room that you need. You can also find various manuals and articles that will detail the process of how to build sauna rooms in your homes. A few of these materials can be found on the internet and in other cases you can find books on building saunas at your local library and book shops.

The best way to build sauna rooms is to look for a good location for  the sauna. You can find the various items that you need for the sauna from companies that supply water resistant wood.

To build sauna rooms the best type of wood that you can buy and place inside of the sauna is that of Cedar wood. This wood is resistant to water by nature as well as stain resistant also. You will also be able to clean the sauna once you gave finished using it.

Additionally you will need to locate stones that have the ability to withstand the constant heating and cooling that is needed in a sauna. Therefore when you are purchasing some sauna stones to put in your sauna stove, you should try to get good quality Finnish stones. When you build a sauna, it needs to have a set place in the middle for the sauna stones.

The ceiling of the sauna should be sufficiently high so that the hot temperatures will not press too much on you. You can make this roof level about seven to eight feet about the ground of the sauna. You will have to ensure that when you are about to build sauna shed that any metallic pieces are not showing or protruding outside into the sauna itself.

For the numrous people that will use the sauna you will need to provide long and wide benches. These benches should be connected to the walls in a way which you won’t have any issues with the benches moving aside.

While you are able to create the perfect sauna in your home you may feel less stress when you buy a ready to assemble sauna instead of seeing if you can build sauna rooms with the various pieces that you have.

Find out more about how to build a sauna at www.hotsaunaforyou.com.

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The Sauna Throughout The Ages

Written by on March 17, 2009 – 2:07 am -

Sauna bathing is an ancient past time although the activity is quite popular in the modern world as well. Let’s explore the history of saunas and learn how they work

Saunas are designed to provide either moist or dry heat.A bather, or group of bathers, can gather inside of a sauna to experience temperatures as high as 80 degrees Celcius or more. A sauna bath is not only relaxing but also generates profuse sweating. The detoxification has not only physical benefits, such as an improved immune system, but also psychological benefits, including a reduction in stress.

”Sauna” is world that developed in ancient Finland and means a traditional Finnish bath. The sauna consisted of a fire wherein stones were heated to high temperatures, then doused in water to release steam heat.The temperature would increase so dramatically that people removed their clothing.

Eventually the home sauna was improved with the addition of a metal woodstove and chimney. Although the temperature was generally set somewhere between 70 and 80 °C, a traditional Finnish sauna could sometimes get as hot as 90 °C. Spraying water onto the hot rocks helped perfect this experience by adding a soft steam.

Often the Finns would use a ‘vihta’, a bundle of birch branches with fresh leaves, to gently swat themselves and other bathers to improve the experience.Many bathers continue to practice this today because the vihta stimulates the pores and cells, therefore improving blood circulation. Also, the pleasant birch scent aides in relaxation.

Saunas provide stress relief in two ways. Not only do they help you relax from simply spending time relaxing within, but they also help your body relax physically. .The other way in which a sauna relieves stress is physiological. More potentially harmful chemicals are able to leave the body with the aid of the hot steam. In addition, the formation of new chemicals that are known to cause stress is greatly reduced.

Furthermore, your body releases much of the toxins through the pores of your skin while you perspire. As mentioned earlier, the sauna induces sweating that ultimately cleanses the body.

In Finland sauna bathing is practiced regularly as Finns regard saunas as the natural and superior method to cleanse the mind and rejuvenate the spirit. The sauna was and continues to be an essential aspect of daily life. Families in Finland traditionally bathed together in the sauna at home. It is interesting to note that Finnish women used to give birth in the sauna.
Finnish migration to other parts of the world aided in the dissemination of information about saunas, how they were made and used and their many benefits. This enabled individuals from other cultures to learn about saunas and use them, and it paved the way for future advancements such as electric sauna stoves and far infrared saunas, which became very popular. Today, the sauna is recognized and enjoyed globally, and continues to be enhanced both aesthetically and functionally.

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Tips For Building A Sauna

Written by on February 22, 2009 – 6:03 pm -

It takes careful planning to build a sauna from scratch.

Here’s an overview of the steps:

• buy or design your plans

• find/buy the wood

• accurately measure and cut the wood or have a professional do it for you

• assemble all the pieces, including a heater, bench and door

Choose A Location

Location is an important consideration when building a sauna. It’s the main thing that will influence your sauna design. For example,

• Will you convert an existing room?

• Will it be freestanding?

• Do you want it inside or outside your house?

• Will it be in the city or country?

After your location is chosen, you’ll have to decide what kind of sauna heater you’re going to use.

Depending on your chosen location, you may not have much of a choice.

Choosing A Sauna Heater

Electric sauna heaters are the most popular choice. You’ll need access to electricity if you want to use one.

If you plan to build a sauna in the country, a wood sauna heater may be your only option.

You can purchase a gas sauna heater, but they are more expensive.

Professional installation will be a requirement and the sauna will need to be ventilated. Gas heaters also require more clearance than an electric heater.

Before making any final decisions, find out what the local building codes are. For example, there may be an ordinance for your community that restricts the use of a wood burning sauna heater.

Sauna Construction

If you want to convert an existing room into a home made sauna, you’ll have to take protective measures against the moisture that’ll come from the sauna. The room will need to be properly insulated and include a vapor barrier to guard against possible damage.

You’ll have to find-and-buy or special order the wood you’re going to use, then you’ll have to carefully measure and cut it (or have a pro handle that part).

Unless you purchase tongue-and-groove lumber, you’ll have to use a special tool to make tongue-and-groove joints in the sides of the wood for strength and tight seals.

Of course you’ll also need a door for your sauna. Manufacturers sell them in different shapes and sizes.

You can also buy a bench for your sauna or you can build your own.

It’s very doable, but if you’re not skilled with your hands then building your own sauna will be a major task.

Learn more about saunas and buying a home sauna

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