Is the wood you sell for sauna kits treated with anything like sealant, stain or other chemicals?
All our saunas and sauna kits are made of 100% natural western red cedar and NEVER treated with anything So, categorically NO. We NEVER using anything but natural cedar wood. NO Glues, NO plywood, Just Cedar None of our saunas are ever treated during their product cycle here at Cedarbrook Sauna + Steam. The wood […]
What’s the best ceiling height for saunas?
Sauna ceiling height We recommend between 6’4″ and 7′. A shorter ceiling means your sauna heating costs are lower. Of course, consult the manufacturer’s specs for your sauna heater, but generally most sauna heaters are engineered for ceilings no higher than 8′. Ceilings higher than this might adversely affect the sauna heater’s sensors, thus overworking the […]
Should I insulate the concrete floor in the traditional dry sauna?
Sauna flooring and insulation Since sauna bathers sit on benches and heat rises, insulating your sauna floor is not necessary. This is very little heat loss because of a cool floor. In fact the sauna heaters are made to draw cool air and heat it. Then sauna bathers can vent the air out using the […]
What’s required to build a precut sauna in my home?
Requirements to build a precut sauna in my home All you need is a spare framed room (or large closet) with vertical studs and insulated walls with a non-permeable floor. Most electrical sauna heaters work best on their own circuit. Smaller sauna rooms may use a normal 110v plug. But any sauna room over 4×5 […]
I’m just starting to plan my sauna. Are there any sauna floor plans or guidelines?
Yes, see the help pages: Sauna Floor Plans for an existing room Sauna Floor Plans for our sauna kits that set up indoors or outdoors. And watch our “How to Build a Sauna” videos at: How to Build a Sauna | Converting a Room to a Sauna — This informational article and videos demonstrate how […]
What is the average cost to operate a sauna?
Sauna electrical usage and average cost Nice thing about a sauna, it only costs when you use it. We hope that’s as often as you can. We estimate a 6 kW sauna heater will, if used 3 times/week, cost about 60¢ per session for electricity or, your monthly cost is $6.00 per month.
What is the correct pronunciation of the word “sauna”?
Did you know “Sauna” the only Finnish word in the English dictionary? The correct pronunciation is sow-na, not saw-na.