Undoubtedly one of the best homemade Saunas I've seen on TH-cam. The ventilation of the Sauna is good, it is often forgotten, whereas it is essential for the use but also for the durability of the Sauna.
I don't think there is enough ventilation. There should be one vent that brings air to the bottom of the stove and another to the top. There must also be a valve under the benches. Air must circulate through the sauna. Otherwise, there is not enough oxygen to take proper baths and longer sauna sessions are impossible. A poorly ventilated sauna is tiring, not refreshing. Greetings from Finland!
@@HannuPulkkinen49 correct! I had 2 x 3 inch on the bottom on my door and i made another 2 . I have one 4 inch exhaust on top on the opposite side. I also installed a small fan on the wall inside next to my door to pool the air from the bottom and direct it to the top to make it circulate through the sauna! Sorry for late reply!
Sauna looks pretty and well-built, good job. Are you satisfied with going with 7'x7'? I don't really want to go any smaller than that, but I feel like you kind of have to commit to wood if you go much bigger because of how powerful an electric stove you'd need to power anything above 7'x7'.
Hey, great build! I am planning a sauna build for this summer. Being in Canada, we probably have access to the same suppliers, would you mind sharing the list of materials that you used ans their cost? Thanks!
Just curious if you insulated your floors? I've seen mixed opinions on this topic. From what I understand if you don't it allows for additional ventilation and allows water/condensation out.
Correct! I didn’t insulate it, only cedar planks installed on framing and nothing else. I also put my floor/sauna on heavy duty plastic 2x4 supports (home depot) and my floor framing is about 2-3 inches elevated from the ground.
There are barrel saunas for sale that are pretty good, i rented couple times last winter. You can buy DIY barrel kit or have professional installed from where you will be purchasing it. You can choose electric or wood burning stove. Hopefully that helps.
How long did this take to build? After one year of ownership, how is it holding up? Highest temperature reached? What would you different? How long does it take to heat up? Asking all this because i am planning to build 8x8 this summer. In that exact style Thanks
I built it on weekends and after work. It took me 4 months! Highest temperature reached was 120 celsius when i first time started stove to burn all oils from it . I do sauna at 70-90 celsius to stay and enjoy longer. What i did different i made another 2 x 3 inch holes in my door on the bottom with small sliding door to be able to close it when need it for extra intake oxygen. If you don’t to plan take it apart I recommend getting wood stove with outside feed so that the stove doesn’t pool oxygen from your sauna room instead it takes it from outside. I also installed a small fan on the bottom on wall inside the sauna to pick up aer from the bottom and force it up for extra circulation. It take about an hour to heat up in any weather.
What is the interior height and difference in height of the walls with sloped roof? How wide is your door? Do you think you might need a floor drain? I have read that home use saunas usually dont need floor drain. thanks
I got it to 120 celsius when i first started, to burn all the oils heater was coated for storage. But i usually heat it between 70-90. It all depends how much wood you put inside.
beautiful! very practical setup and well built! definitely going to use this as a blueprint
Excellent and very impressive for home built sauna. Great job building the door yourself as well. Excellent video work too.
Thank you very much!
Undoubtedly one of the best homemade Saunas I've seen on TH-cam.
The ventilation of the Sauna is good, it is often forgotten,
whereas it is essential for the use but also for the durability of the Sauna.
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I don't think there is enough ventilation. There should be one vent that brings air to the bottom of the stove and another to the top. There must also be a valve under the benches. Air must circulate through the sauna. Otherwise, there is not enough oxygen to take proper baths and longer sauna sessions are impossible. A poorly ventilated sauna is tiring, not refreshing. Greetings from Finland!
@@HannuPulkkinen49 correct! I had 2 x 3 inch on the bottom on my door and i made another 2 . I have one 4 inch exhaust on top on the opposite side. I also installed a small fan on the wall inside next to my door to pool the air from the bottom and direct it to the top to make it circulate through the sauna! Sorry for late reply!
Sauna ventilation!
Wow great job!
Nice work Ion!
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Looks very good! Very impressive home build. Props on building your own door 😅
What kind of wood for interior paneling?
Thank you. I used cedar.
Your sauna looks great! What wood stove are you using and how much did the whole build cost you?
Just my two cents, I'm not the author, but heater is a Huum wood-burning unit. Depending on size, they start at about $1500.
It is Huum Hive wood 13. The whole project cost is around $10000 Canadian.
Sauna looks pretty and well-built, good job. Are you satisfied with going with 7'x7'? I don't really want to go any smaller than that, but I feel like you kind of have to commit to wood if you go much bigger because of how powerful an electric stove you'd need to power anything above 7'x7'.
Thank you! Yes 7x7 works great for me!
Where did you purchase the stove? The project looks amazing!
Bsaunas.com
Great job. I will build an outdoor sauna soon. How long does it take to heat the sauna to 170 F? thanks
Less than an hour.
love it :D
Any way you can share material list?
I have Home Depot receipt i can share with you. I need your contact info.
Hey, great build! I am planning a sauna build for this summer. Being in Canada, we probably have access to the same suppliers, would you mind sharing the list of materials that you used ans their cost? Thanks!
I have home depot receipt. If you wish i can email it to you.
Just curious if you insulated your floors? I've seen mixed opinions on this topic. From what I understand if you don't it allows for additional ventilation and allows water/condensation out.
Correct! I didn’t insulate it, only cedar planks installed on framing and nothing else. I also put my floor/sauna on heavy duty plastic 2x4 supports (home depot) and my floor framing is about 2-3 inches elevated from the ground.
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Did you follow any specific plans or your own design?
Own design.
I just need a sauna here in WISCONSIN for the Winter. Anyone has any suggestion for extreme cold winter -backyard - SAUNA?? thanks.
There are barrel saunas for sale that are pretty good, i rented couple times last winter. You can buy DIY barrel kit or have professional installed from where you will be purchasing it. You can choose electric or wood burning stove. Hopefully that helps.
Did you add ventilation in the rafter space?
No.
How long did this take to build? After one year of ownership, how is it holding up? Highest temperature reached? What would you different? How long does it take to heat up?
Asking all this because i am planning to build 8x8 this summer. In that exact style
Thanks
I built it on weekends and after work. It took me 4 months! Highest temperature reached was 120 celsius when i first time started stove to burn all oils from it . I do sauna at 70-90 celsius to stay and enjoy longer. What i did different i made another 2 x 3 inch holes in my door on the bottom with small sliding door to be able to close it when need it for extra intake oxygen. If you don’t to plan take it apart I recommend getting wood stove with outside feed so that the stove doesn’t pool oxygen from your sauna room instead it takes it from outside. I also installed a small fan on the bottom on wall inside the sauna to pick up aer from the bottom and force it up for extra circulation. It take about an hour to heat up in any weather.
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What is the interior height and difference in height of the walls with sloped roof? How wide is your door? Do you think you might need a floor drain? I have read that home use saunas usually dont need floor drain. thanks
79.5 inch and 90 inch. Door is 28 inch wide. You need floor drain if you plan to clean/wash your walls.
Thanks
looks great. how hot is it getting?
I got it to 120 celsius when i first started, to burn all the oils heater was coated for storage. But i usually heat it between 70-90. It all depends how much wood you put inside.
@@022280607 thanks
What was the cost for the materials?
$10000 Canadian with a stove.
No insulation..?
Where?
I have insulated all walls and roof with wool.
Any chance you can share a material list?
I don’t have the list but i do have Home Depot receipt.
Any chance I could see it?
@@teyonware type in your email here. I will reply. Once i reply delete comment.