DIY Sauna Build: What You Need to Know Before Starting
Building your own sauna sounds appealing—control every detail, save on labor costs, and end up with something truly custom. But it’s also the kind of project where small mistakes lead to big headaches. After helping hundreds of families build their dream sauna here in Minnesota (where we’ve learned a thing or two about building in […]
Why Are Saunas Made of Cedar?
Cedar is one of the top building materials used in saunas because of its ability to withstand extremely wet conditions, it’s natural mold resistance, ability to withstand insect infestation due to it’s odor, and longevity. On top of it’s structural building benefits, Cedar emits a pleasant odor that is desired by sauna builders and users […]
How To Frame And Insulate A Sauna
Framing and insulating a sauna are two critical steps to building your own custom sauna. Whether you’re opting to save a bit of your budget by doing your own sauna framing and insulation, or building the entire sauna yourself, we’ve written this to help explain exactly how to do this yourself. If, upon reading this, […]
Can I Build A Sauna With A Shower In It?
While it may not seem practical, having a shower inside your actual sauna is pretty convenient. A shower in the sauna allows for sauna bathers to easily clean up on scene immediately after they are done with using the sauna. Depending on how you look at it, there may be more cons to putting a […]
Sauna Size Guide: What Is The Optimal Sauna Size?
In a world that is infinitely customizable, the thing we are asked the most is “what size should my Sauna be?”. The short answer is, don’t short yourself on size. For folks who have grown up using a Sauna, it’s easy to see why you would want a Sauna to be as large as possible, […]
How Tall Should My Sauna Be?
Outside of the shape and size of your Sauna build, a critical factor in sauna design is the height of the ceiling. While Sauna height is largely up to the person building, standard Sauna height for our Saunas is between 7 and 8′. The majority of Saunas world-wide are built to a standard height of […]
How To Build Sauna Benches
Building the right sauna benches can make or break your sauna experience. After all, you’ll spend every minute of your sauna session sitting or lying on them. Get the height wrong, and you’ll miss the best heat. Choose the wrong wood, and you might end up with hot knots burning your skin. Skip proper support […]
Sauna Door Ideas
Upgrading the look of your Sauna is most easily accomplished by upgrading the sauna door itself. Something as simple as going from a wooden sauna door with a small glass window to a full glass Sauna Door will significantly upgrade the overall look and feel of your Sauna room, like a new coat of paint […]
Sauna Door Sizing Guidelines
Outside of choosing the correct heater size for your Sauna, the door is one of the most important parts of any Sauna. A Sauna door is so much more than a way to simply get in and out of your Sauna. As far as appearance goes, the right Sauna Door makes or breaks the look […]
Where Is The Best Place To Install A Sauna?
The short answer to this is simple, just about anywhere. Saunas can be installed both indoors and outdoors, with space and power being the two biggest decisions you’ll have to make. For many of our clients, it starts with space. From there, you’ll need to select a heater that can sufficiently heat the space to maximize […]