| April 20, 2007 16:20 - Do It Yourself Sauna Kits: What You Need to Know: Part 2
Where will you put your sauna?
Saunas can be located inside or outside. Locating outside in colder climates lets you take advantage of the extreme difference in temperature between interior and exterior. There is nothing quite like walking out of 100 + degree sauna into below zero air temperatures to create a truly unique experience.
There are also advantages to locating indoors. Convenience is obvious but warm-up time and operating costs will both be less with an inside unit.
Wherever you decide to build your kit you should think ahead about where you will get a power source and how you deal with ventilation. Having a convenient place for dressing and relaxing afterwards is a definite plus.
Which materials are best?
The traditional material for a sauna is wood, most commonly cedar. There is a practical reason for this since it stays relatively cool and absorbs moisture as needed. All wood for the interior should be clear to avoid knots that will seep sap and create problems. If you are buying a kit be sure the quality and thickness of the wood is well established. Sauna exteriors can be whatever material you want within reason.
|
