Sauna
A sauna is a dry-heat room that runs at about 90 °C with low humidity. When the wood, the heater capacity and the layout are planned correctly it serves for years without trouble; we design the room around that balance.
- Room design Size, seating, wood and lighting are planned together.
- Heater selection A heater and temperature control suited to the room volume.
- Structure and fittings The room's building work and fittings are handled by one team.
Sauna: dry heat.
- Heater inside the room
- A flat ceiling is enough
- No floor drain or waterproofing needed
| Sauna | Steam room | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | about 90 °C | about 45 °C |
| Humidity | up to 25% | close to 100% |
| Heat source | Heater inside the room | Steam generator outside the room |
| Ceiling | Flat | Sloped |
| Floor & waterproofing | No drain or waterproofing needed | Floor drain and full waterproofing |
Use and build details
- Temperature and humidity
- About 90 °C, at most 25% humidity.
- Ceiling and floor
- A flat ceiling is enough; no floor drain or waterproofing is needed.
- Wood
- No varnish, paint or sealer is applied; the wood breathes in its natural state.
- Cleaning
- Sweep weekly and wipe with a lightly damp cloth once a month; small scratches are removed with fine sandpaper.
Frequently asked
How should a sauna be used?
Shower before going in and lay a towel on the bench. Enter once the room has reached the temperature you want, and pour only a small ladle of water on the stones each time. If you use an essence, add it to the water in the bucket, not to the stones.
Should sauna wood be varnished?
No. Sauna wood should be left in its natural state; varnish and paint break down at high temperature. Regular cleaning is enough.
How are darkened patches on the wood removed?
In saunas used often, sweat can darken the wood. Small scratches and stains are removed with fine sandpaper; for larger stains we will agree on a cleaning method that does not harm the wood.