DIY Sauna Room

Considerations

• According to saunas-n-sauna-kits.com, there are two methods of installing a sauna room: traditional Finnish sauna, and basic steam generator. The traditional Finnish sauna is characterized by water pouring over hot rocks to produce steam. On the other hand, a basic steam generator is a simple enclosed space just like a regular shower enclosure. The manufacturers have simplified the planning and building of sauna rooms in residential areas so the homeowners can do the installation themselves. According to home-saunas-n-kits.com, the easiest solution, for DIY renovations, is a precut sauna kit that comes with its own easy-to-follow instructions on building a home sauna.

Indoor Sauna

• To create an indoor sauna, you need a water-resistant surface to build on. According to saunas-n-sauna-kits.com, you also need an electric outlet to install a heater. If you wish, you can install an additional shower, too. Suitable locations for indoor saunas are bedrooms, bathrooms, and basements. If you want to convert an existing room into a sauna, you will be required to contact the manufacturer for cutting the boards so as to fit in the accurate measurements of the room.

Outdoor Sauna

• Outdoor saunas are not that much different from indoors, except that you need a suitable roof to create the Finnish sauna-like atmosphere of burning rocks and steam. If your home has an outdoor pool area, it can be used for creating an outdoor sauna by adding a roof and a wood heater. Before you start building an outdoor sauna, it is important to find out if the residential area’s municipality allows sauna construction in outdoor areas. An additional advantage of an outdoor sauna building is that you will not have to worry about installing special-purpose insulation for protecting other rooms from steam and humidity. This will, consequently, save a lot of money. Moreover, it is also a good investment in your property.