Sauna Questions:
Where can you put a sauna?
Anywhere! Inside, outside, upstairs or downstairs. You only need a water resistant floor (ie. no carpeting).
Do you have to vent the sauna to the outside?
No. It is best to have any vents be right in the room where the sauna is.
Where do air flow vents go?
One goes right under heater, other one across the room.
What size can saunas be?
Anysize from 4' X 4' to 10' X 20'. Most common sizes are 5' X 6' to 7' X 8'.
Can I just buy a heater? I plan to build it myself.
Yes. With our kits you can order exactly what you want.
Why is cedar put vertically in most saunas?
Four reasons. One, so water runs down the cracks and out. Two, to reduce overall material cost because of reduced waste. Three, ease of installation. Four, most people feel that it looks much nicer.
What is the price range?
Kits range from $1500 to $3500. Prefabs and customs range from $2000 to $6000+.
Do you need a vapor barrier?
Yes, to keep your insulation dry.
Does anybody sauna in the summer?
Of course! What could be more relaxing than nice sauna after a hard, dirty, days work in the yard.
How do you say "sauna?"
"SOW" (as in "cow") - "na" (rhymes with "the"). "SOW-na"
What is the rationale behind your sauna model names?
Our names are meant to describe the characteristics of a particular sauna layout. The format of the name is
[Wood type: S=Spruce/C=Cedar] [size in inches: NN=depth NN=width][type: PF=Prefab/KT=Kit/CU=Custom]{-COR=cornor}.
For example a "S 6279PF-COR" is made of Spruce, is 62" deep, 79" wide, a PreFab, and fits into a Corner.
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Steam Bath Questions
Where can I put a steam generator?
Just about anywhere inside your home.
What is the approximate cost of a steam generator?
The generators themselves range from $800 to $2000, the steam rooms range from $2000 to $9000.
Does it need to be vented outside?
No, but it might be best to have exhaust fan in the area where the outlet vent is.
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