Choosing a sauna room can be confusing task as there are many variables that one needs to consider. So do your research. A home sauna room is a big investment, but can pay off for your body and increase the value of your home.
Below are a few things to consider when purchasing a sauna room.
Pick the correct size of sauna. Decide first how many people will use the sauna at a time. Will this be only for yourself or for a large group of people? Do not pick a sauna room that is too big. Heating wasted space can be costly.
Outdoor or Indoor Sauna? If you are looking at an outdoor sauna then pay careful attention to the quality. It should have a good roof and be made of thick material. Chose a heater that is larger than an indoor sauna. Outdoor sauna rooms are popular with wood fired sauna heaters and can get very hot.
Choose a Sauna door. If you bathe in the nude then you may opt for a privacy door. A glass door gives the illusion of more space, however, people can see in. An insulated door will keep in the heat better than glass.
Selecting a heater type. Do you want more of a steam sauna? If so, then a Finnish rock heater is appropriate. Do you want a lower temperature? If so, then Infrared sauna rooms are popular. There are also sauna rooms that have both combo Infrared and rock heaters. Try each technology before you buy. Most existing sauna enthusiast are disappointed in Infrared heaters.
Choose a good wood for your sauna. Cedar has always been the choice wood but is also the most expensive. However, its properties are worth the investment. Cedar does not warp and does not rot. Cedar has natural insulating properties that leaves it feeling cool even in a hot sauna. Stay away from cheap woods such as hemlock especially if you are looking at using steam in your sauna.
Ventilating your home sauna room. All saunas need to have fresh air. Circulating new air into a sauna is important. A sauna room should draw in fresh air and expel the hot moist air. Be sure to have a proper ventilation system. The air can be exhausted outside the same as your dryer.
I have listed some of the more important issues to consider when choosing a sauna room. A Home sauna is a big investment so invest in quality. A properly built sauna will last for over twenty years and appreciate your home.
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