There are a couple schools of thought regarding sauna construction and sauna walls: Insulate, foil vapor barrier and tape the seams well. Don’t do anything,
For those who are building their saunas in areas known for mice and other rodents, it’s important that we prep our build to keep these
Minneapolis, MN, July 24 2018 Maybe it started back in 2015, when Saunatimes visited Eric Bongard, founder of Custom Cottages. Always impressed with DIY manufacturing,
98.6% of us are not professional builders. And most professional builders are overly intimidated (and don’t return phone calls) from homeowners looking to have a
A recent email exchange from an authentic sauna DIY builder: Question: Do you have a recommended size for a candle window between the sauna and
While sharing a sauna with a couple architect friends and a contractor, as the endorphins started rushing, voices started rising, and concepts became more agreed
7’x7’hot room. (7′ tall ceiling = 343 cubic feet. Optimal size, from sauna professionals in Finland). 12’x 16′ overall building. 8’x8′ additional/optional Alaska room (for
Let’s talk about wood paneling for our hot rooms: Nordic Spruce, Poplar, Pine, European Elder, Cedar, if you list any more my attention will peter.
In my ebook Sauna Build Start to Finnish, I detail the pros and cons of different options for UNDER your sauna building. Building a sauna
When designing and building our own saunas, it’s important to be thinking about windows. In the “ole country” (Finland), with the exception of the candle
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