Basic Considerations When Installing A Basement Sauna At Home

May 12, 2011 | Author: Adriana Noton | Posted in Business

A sauna is described as a small special room designed in such a way that it can withstand high temperature heat with controlled levels of humidity. While a sauna at home can be used both for therapeutic and recreational purposes, most people opt to use it as a relaxation tool that offers very many health benefits.

There are two basic types of saunas; wet and dry. The type you choose is a matter of personal taste and preference because the end results are always almost the same. Most people install saunas in their basements at home. When doing so, there are several things that should be taken into account. Basically, the type to install and its location in the basement is what matters the most.

Today you will find sauna’s being sold in form of kits in the market. Such a kit can come in very handy if you want to install one at home but lack the basic knowledge and experience needed in carpentry. They are easy-to-follow kits with step by step installation instructions.

How big is the kit you plan to install? The size is equally very important as it will be determined by the amount of space available at your basement and the cost of the kit that you are planning on buying.

The right location of installation at the basement is similarly significant. It is always recommended that you set it up at a corner to make the work easier for you. This is because there would already be two structural walls in place. You will be lucky to have wiring done in the location as it will mean that powering your heater will be very easy. What heater are you planning on using? You should also determine this before you start your process of installation. The reason why this is important is because you might find the need for new wires for powering the device.

While still thinking of the strategic spot of installation, you will need to think of the safety. How safe is it from dangerous objects like heaters or/and furnaces? How accessible is the bath from the upper rooms? While at it, you should ensure the path leading to, and from the set-up is sufficiently lit to reduce the risks of accidents. You want to protect the floor and the beams above from the moisture as it can compromise on their quality and longevity. This you do by framing the ceiling and floor of your bath so as to retain as much heat as it possibly can.

A worth investment is one that retains as much heat as possible. Because basements are normally very cool places, the ability to retain heat will be particularly important both for energy saving purposes and functionality of your set-up.

It is therefore your responsibility to ensure the pre-cut boards used to line up the inside of your kit fit snugly together. If you are cutting the pieces yourself, you need to be very accurate in your cuts to ensure they will prevent heat loss. This becomes all the more important for ceiling and floor saunas panels.

Refresh and energize with sauna heaters! Not only are saunas relaxing, they actually lead ro a healthier lifestyle. infrared saunas are an ideal way to warm up in the winter.

Author: Adriana Noton

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