Corona virus forced us to build sauna, because all spa-s are closed. Now we have nice sauna built in 2 weeks. If you liked this video, please like and subscribe! #sauna #saunabuild #saunahouse
As a Finn I am in a position to give some feedback to you on this build. 1. You shouldn't put insulation on the floor. A) It has no use down there. I don't think you are going to feel cold in 90C :D B) water needs to get out through the floor so that the sauna can dry between uses. 2. You should also have ventilation near the ceiling so that "used" hot air can change to "fresh" air. By adding ventilation near the ceiling your sauna experience will improve greatly. More air=better Otherwise this is probably the best sauna building video I have seen from non Finns. Loved the video :)
Hello, thank you for feedback. Regarding insulation on the floor - I made it like this that water will drain throgh the floor, it will just protect from heavy wind and cold :)
I totally agree. This has all the important things right. There are many videos with maybe finer craftsmanship and all that but that won't help if they get all the basics wrong. Of course there's always some room for improvement such as the ventilation but that can be done later if desired.
That's a very nice job! I'd trade the metal bucket for a wooden one - the metal will get hot and burn you if you're not careful. You will probably very quickly find any nail heads in the benches that you didn't sink deep enough into the wood. A shower in the dressing room area would be a good addition, if there's enough room and you can plumb in a water pipe. Just cold water would do, as you won't feel the cold if you first get hot enough in the sauna. My Finnish ancestors would always open a window before using the sauna, and throw a ladle of water on the stones and let the steam drive out any "bad" air (häkälöyly in Finnish - translates to carbon monoxide steam). They would even do it with an electric heater, but maybe just out of tradition. I envy you - may you and your family will enjoy your sauna for years to come.
Thanks for good words! There is no nailheads in benches because I screwed them from under there bench. There is unfortunately no room for shower inside but I have cold shower already outside on the corner of sauna :) But thanks for your advise, I will remember and try this.
Much love from Australia mate! I think I’m going to have to get my build on. Really appreciate you putting this up I’m sure mine will not be anywhere is good at this but will give it ago
It was not planned like this to use chainsaw for door :) But sometimes you make a mistake and have to fix it somehow :) And thanks for good words mate.
Hi, thanks. You are correct, I consired this when installed door. As this was more optimal to save the room, I thought that in emergency situation you can take the stone or bucket and break the glass easily.
Thank you! Yes, you are correct, I considered this when installed the door. As this was more optimal for room saving, I thought that in emergency situation glass can be easily breaken by stone or bucket.
Ok, taking notes: - concrete poured in holes probably about, say, 8" deep? Maybe a foot for good measure? I'd probably use some paper cylinder forms because they're so crisp looking. I like over-engineering and wasting money that way. - gravel followed by some cinderblocks, as far as I can tell. - some membrane between the wood and the concrete blocks, nice touch there. - looks like untreated floor base wood. Maybe it'll get treated later? Indeed it will and did. - interesting framing method, minimal wood. Gets the job done, though. - I was in some suspense waiting for what the floor would be. It came together, though. Floor vents, both on the bottom. I've seen some debates between bottom and top for the back wall vent(s) and I think that becomes more important with a wood-burning stove. Any thoughts? Nice video!
Hello, thanks for your comments. Floor wood is treated, its used for outdoor terrace use in our country, but i used on the floor as there is anyway no heat on the floor. Vent is correct, for electric heater it goes under the heated with normsl air flow and outcome down in diagonal corner. Of course you can overengineer but my intention was to build as cheap as possible.
Is a vapour barrier needed? Seeing mixed opinions online. You insulated then borded. How's it holding up after 4 years? What would doid you use for the floor? Great video, thanks!
@@JF-kb6bl Yes, vapour barrier presents, saunasatu insulstion plates are covered with foil, which is vapour barrier. For floor I used terrace wood. After 4 years it works very well without any problems
I would not use pressure treated wood interior at all regular wood just works fine if it can dry well after Sauna. My outdoor smoke sauna floor is made aspen planks and small caps between them they are still great condition and Sauna is over 20 year old.
@@mrjaak132 Thanks for your answer ! I didn't see any hole on the floor to allow the water to flow, outside I thought it was important ? Any issue since due to this ?
@@dimibernard Just leave some holes in floor insulation corners, floor planks assemble side by side, in few months they will dry and there will be gap 2mm or more anyway and water will drain very well
quite nice video, but if you are not going to speak then you should put info captions so that we can get better and more useful information from your build.
Thanks for good words! Yes, I considered wood stove, but electric is much more convenient. As I do much sports, I dont want to heat with fire for hours as Im too lazy for this :) Electric is not so expensive, one sauna session ca 2 hours is just 1euro of electricity.
Great video, great music too. Listening to ABBA and Modern Talking while building sauna is the dream! Can I ask what you did to make this sauna a wet sauna? Won't the steam warp the wood inside?
I like Modern Talking too :) I was not my intention to make sauna so wet, it just came out by itself and good luck for me. I think its mostly because floor is breathable and not isolated and lot of moisture is coming from outside(its mostly raining here in estonia). Its not steam sauna, its usual finnish sauna just the moisture is very high(finnish saunas are usually very dry).
Hi Jaak, Inspired by your build. Just had a few questions: 1. Was that cork that you used to insulate the ceiling? 2. What was the material that you used under the tin roof? 3. what is that silver material you used to insulate your inner walls? Sorry if that's too many questions but you've convinced me to try and build my own now
Thank you. 1. Type in google "saunasatu", its special insulation for saunas, I recommend. 2. Its paper covered with asphalt on both sides used for roofs, dont know its name in english 3. Its aluminium foil tape to insulate saunasatu on walls and ceiling Good luck with your build, let me know if more help needed.
Well done! I will be inspired by your work to make mine. Can you tell me what type of wood you use for the floor? I have the impression that this is a patio floor.
BTW what are the bench sizes? is 70cm? So you think, as a budget option, A-quality white pine will be bad for a bench? Even, if I would use a towel or something else under?
Regarding sizes please check my comments, I already anwered this once, dont want to go measure again. Pine will get too hot on the bench, your ass will burn :) Its better to sit on the wood not tower, tower will stink later because you sweat into it
Great build, might be the exact one I try and replicate, have u had any issues or annoyances come up that u would have changed? As well what is the dimensions of the building? And do u miss not having a true top bench? Thank you in advance!
Hi, now have used it for many years, there is no problems so far. Very good and hot sauna. Dimensions are 3x2meters, I choise these dimensions so I can lay down on the sauna bench. I dont miss top bench, i think its not needed in so small sauna :)
Thanks for such a fast reply, and I glad to hear it's worked out well! Could you tell me the internal dimensions of the sauna room? And change room? I'm thinking g of wood stove instead so I might need a little more clearance, working with a 9ft x 8ft gravel pad, really appreciate the help
I see in previous comments you mentioned u have given internal dimensions before, so I'll keep looking! As for the saunasatu , I can't seem to find here in Canada, woukd there be another name? A similar product I've found is called Silver RBoard (radiant accoustic insulation) , just unsure if it's the same, if not what are some of the qualities of saunasatu that are the best reasons for use?
Looks great!! What type tongue and groove did you use for the interior walls? Pine/Spruce? 3 years later, how is it holding up and what, if anything, would you change if doing again?
Hey, when you tested the oven in the video, was there 2 coils heating up? or all 3? I tried mine for 6 sec. without stones, but only 2 coils are working. Does the 3rd turn on later?
@@mrjaak132 Yeah you are right. Mine came broke from factory prob... When it is off there is current in all L wires, but when I turn it on - L3 totally disconnects the current. 0 Volt. L1 and L2 are flowing. Strange?
Awesome video and Cool sauna house!! Can I ask you if I am right, you dug a hole, poured sand and gravel, then placed cinderblock on top, have you used cement around the cinderblocks? Or it is just standing on sand and gravel? If so, is cement necessary? :)
@@lukelu9016 Hi, window is from organic glass, its like plasic or some. Dont worry no problem with heat, jusr dont rub it when washing it scratches very easily
@@mrjaak132 thank you! Are you from Estonia? Nice! I am from Slovakia, planning to build sauna on my own. Just in case, since I like the design and size, would it be possible to provide with some plans, if you used some?
@@embeathome1 Yes Im from Estonia. There is no plans, I just made it from the head. As you can see in video, I needed to cut out new door with chainsaw due to some thinking error :D But if you will have trouble, write to me and I will help if I can.
Hello Mr Jaak ! Well I have watched this video about 100 times now, it really is a great build and since saunas are still closed here in England I am going to start to build my own next week. Can I ask...why do you use the Housewrap (at 6:17) is this absolutely necessary ? You are using this in addition to the insulation ? Thank you !
Hello! I am very glad to hear that you like my video. I built my sauna basically mostly from leftovers from my house build and housewrap was from there too. As housewrap is a windstopper, I thought that it will make sauna warmer. Yes, I would reccomend to you to use housewrap(but please notice that it have to be DEFINATELY breathable). Housewrap will cost you ca 100eur max. If we compare climate in Estonia and England, then you have much warmer weather there and I would say that this housewrap is not so deadly factor. But if possible to apply housewrap, I would apply, you just save some money in future from heating electricity :)
@@MrUnclepauly78 You are welcome. Spas are open and things are quite ok now. Hopefully it stays like this and closures will happen. I know from news that your situation there a bit different.
Actually lamp is quite ok, I thought also that it will be too bright but I bought 5w led bulb and its quite ok for me. But of course anyone can choose which light he has :)
Really impressive mate, good work! Was the pine just normal tongue and groove from your local DIY shop or from a specialist? I heard that it's not so good because of the resin but the stuff from specialists is so much more expensive so not sure if they're just saying that or not?
Thanks, mate! Its just normal pine with smooth finish from local sawmill. I choose planks with minimum resin, but even if they are with a little more resin its still not problem, the resin will not flow everywhere like the rumour says. I also at first was afraid because of this resin, but then made a research and found out that 80% of saunas in Finland are made of pine and spruce interior.
Its not toxic and does not have any smell or fumes. Its local estonian product and its difficult to tell which similar product you have in your country. Its liquid for wood protection against moisture and bacteria.
@@mrjaak132 Is there a brand name one can google to learn more about this spray-on fungus/mold protection? Here on the west coast of Norway rot and mould are pretty big issues so anti-mold systems are very interesting. The video of the build was very enjoyable. The chainsaw is underrated as a tool in construction!
@@rolfnilsen6385 The brand name is probaly unknown to you because its local producer and sold only in few shops in Estonia. But I believe there are some alternative products on the market in Norway region.
Hi Jaak, great video! I've read over and over again that pine/ spruce wood will bend and warp quickly over time, and that I should consider paneling my sauna with red cedar but obviously that's very expensive. Are you not worried about the warping and expanding of these cheaper woods? I live in Ireland so cold wet climate is a concern. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks!
I dont think that it will bend, pine and spruce is used widely in finland saunas for example and no problems. Mine pine is 14mm thick so I foresee no bend for this, I hope at least. And yes it is many times more cheaper. Thanks for good words.
hello ben , im bob from cork, im just drawing up plans for my own small sauna build, how did yours go and what advice would you give to someone who hasnt started building theirs yet eg materials/design wise
Cedar is non-existent in Finland. Typical sauna materials are spruce, pine and optionally for benches aspen or alder, but those can be spruce just as well. You don't have to worry about warping and expanding especially if it cost 1000 total to build it. If it does, fix it, it will cost maybe 100 to do so.
What timber did you use?? Is it pine or cedar?? Cedar is really expensive. I’m trying to find a cheap alternative. Don’t really mind how the timber looks so long as it is effective.
Otherwise I could not put easily wall supports and floor on the same plank. So far sauna is standing still :) But of course it can be done in other way, it just was my choise.
Walls and ceiling are from pine, sitting places are from aspen. And pine is perfect for sauna(there is rumour that the pine wax will be all over the walls). There is absolutely no problem with wax and the air is very different compared to the deciduous tree. Pine is 4 times cheaper.
@@mrjaak132 I wonder how your pine is different from Polish, i heard that our local pines growth much faster than Scandinavians. Do you know how fast pines in Estonia growth compared to Scandinavians? do you have any resins on walls?
Hello again ;) So far I have built the base, the frame and the roof, so far so good ! For the inside cladding (which you said was pine ?) do you know what thickness you used ? My local store has the redwood in 20.5mm thickness would this be suitable ? Thank you.
Hi, I used inside 14mm. 20.5mm is usually used for outside, also note that one plate have to go inside other plate not just cover it from the top. I dont know which wood is redwood and if its suitable for sauna, but I would say you can use any thickness you like as far you are satisfied with price.
@@mrjaak132 when you say one should go 'inside' another do you mean they should be (as we call it here) tongue & groove ? im a novice, but the 'redwood' here is pine. i think from what you say then, i should not buy this one - thank you for the advice ! i will look somewhere else... www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Redwood-PSE-Timber---20-5mm-x-144mm-x-2-4m/p/9000036460?_br_psugg_q=redwood
I dont know how exactly they called in english, but its roofing board covered with asphalt. Its needed to prevent moisture to come up from the ground to the wood.
Hello Mr Jaak ! Well I got my sauna completed and I uploaded a video...it's here if you want to view it...I gave you a shout-out, thank you for your help once again ;)
@@MrUnclepauly78 Wow! I am very glad that I could help you, your sauna is very cool and with no experience result is fantastic. I hope you can spend lot of hours relaxing there with your wife and friends, all the best to you.
This is dry sauna, if you look on the heater its not for steam sauna. And yes steam sauna need to be tiled as moisture inside it is nearly 100%, I would not recommend to do steam sauna with wood inside.
@@mrjaak132 and at 12:40 ? your good lady is brushing the inside pine with something - wood protection too ? should the interior not be untreated ? Thanks !
@@MrUnclepauly78 Yes, she treats walls with special sauna lackque, if you leave untreated, white pine will go brown/black in 5 years. Here is the pruduct for walls but its described only in estonian unfortunately but google translate will help you: eskaro.ee/products/catalog1/lakid/saunalakk_ee/#
@@mrjaak132 sauna is not determined by my or your opinion, but by the mode of operation. You have an electric stove, a temperature of 100 degrees and bad steam with low humidity. While the sauna is a closed stove, which allows you to get superheated fine steam, with a mode of steaming 55-70 degrees of heat and 60-70% humidity.
@@pescherskij I have humidity 80% in my sauna and it is absolutely not dry as sauna is located outside. Anyway I think, you are not the one who can decide is bad humidity in my sauna or not as you have not been there. I can guarantee you that the sauna is very humid and not feeling burning as usual finnish sauna where temperature is 120 celsius.
@@mrjaak132 With your fine heater and room size, you should be able to heat to between 80 C and 100 C without any problem. As temperature goes up, humidity % goes down, so going into a 100 C sauna does not burn you. To feel more of the heat, when you throw a little water on the stones, humidity goes up slightly, opens skin pores and gets sweat flowing. There are some crazies in Finland who heat to 120 C, but most in my family are happy below 100. In any event, I agree that what you have is a fine sauna (and not an "oven"), and how hot you heat it is your business. Personally, I like ~90C, going in and out several times in 5 or 10 minute sessions. Between sessions, sitting outside with a cold beer and some saunamakkara (sausage cooked on sauna heater) is my idea of heaven.
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As a Finn I am in a position to give some feedback to you on this build.
1. You shouldn't put insulation on the floor. A) It has no use down there. I don't think you are going to feel cold in 90C :D B) water needs to get out through the floor so that the sauna can dry between uses.
2. You should also have ventilation near the ceiling so that "used" hot air can change to "fresh" air. By adding ventilation near the ceiling your sauna experience will improve greatly. More air=better
Otherwise this is probably the best sauna building video I have seen from non Finns. Loved the video :)
Hello, thank you for feedback. Regarding insulation on the floor - I made it like this that water will drain throgh the floor, it will just protect from heavy wind and cold :)
I totally agree. This has all the important things right. There are many videos with maybe finer craftsmanship and all that but that won't help if they get all the basics wrong. Of course there's always some room for improvement such as the ventilation but that can be done later if desired.
@@laupit Thanks for good words :)
Hi . Tapio . Would you have some links to sauna build by Finns? I couldn't find any. I mean reasonable diy not wood logs sauna! Kiitos!
@Tapio Hakola, do you think that the heat is not lost if the floor is not insulated? Thanks for your tips!
This is best DIY sauna video I found do far. Simple. To the point and no nonsense
Well done
I'm going to build something like that
Thank you, good luck with your sauna :)
best sauna DIY build I've seen, no nonsense, pragmatic, simple and beautiful, well done.
Thank you so much! :)
Nice to see family working together!
Beautiful sauna!
Thanks a lot :)
That's a very nice job! I'd trade the metal bucket for a wooden one - the metal will get hot and burn you if you're not careful. You will probably very quickly find any nail heads in the benches that you didn't sink deep enough into the wood. A shower in the dressing room area would be a good addition, if there's enough room and you can plumb in a water pipe. Just cold water would do, as you won't feel the cold if you first get hot enough in the sauna. My Finnish ancestors would always open a window before using the sauna, and throw a ladle of water on the stones and let the steam drive out any "bad" air (häkälöyly in Finnish - translates to carbon monoxide steam). They would even do it with an electric heater, but maybe just out of tradition. I envy you - may you and your family will enjoy your sauna for years to come.
Thanks for good words! There is no nailheads in benches because I screwed them from under there bench. There is unfortunately no room for shower inside but I have cold shower already outside on the corner of sauna :) But thanks for your advise, I will remember and try this.
Fantastic build thank u for sharing!!
Mad respect for the green and black krocs.
Hahaa! Thanks mate! :)
AWESOME! you should be very proud of yourself, what a great job 10/10
Thank you so much! :)
Very nice - I am planning to build such a sauna in the very near future. Thank-you for sharing, job well done!
Thank you and good luck! :)
brilliant workmanship
Thanks :)
What a beautiful project and result! Nice work, you two!
Thank you so much! :)
Great work! Looks really pretty inside and I like the extra room for changing and stuff. Can't wait to build ours 😁
Thank you and good luck:)
This was so inspiring- thank you!!!
You are welcome, good luck to you! :)
I like how you framed out around the heater, also the extra room is nice. Good job. I'm wanting to do something similar.
Thank you and good luck :)
Awesome, simple solution, thank you for inspiration man, good job.
Thank you! :) Good luck with your sauna.
Beautiful work and so simple!
Thanks a lot! :)
Great work.
Thank you :)
Well done guys 👍👍👍 fabulous sauna 👏👏👏thank you for sharing your ideas 🤗👍
Great. Now i want one too
very nice, thanks
Much love from Australia mate! I think I’m going to have to get my build on. Really appreciate you putting this up I’m sure mine will not be anywhere is good at this but will give it ago
Well, good luck then for you mate! Of course you will manage well, just follow the video, others have done it as well and had a great result.
Love your style bud. The use of the chainsaw is no nonsense!!! Gets work done!! Great project!
It was not planned like this to use chainsaw for door :) But sometimes you make a mistake and have to fix it somehow :) And thanks for good words mate.
This will be me in two weeks lol
Nice work
Thanks
Good job!
good job
Thanks
Amazing job! How tall is the sauna?
Thanks. 2m tall
Weldone fair play to your wife for helping🙃
Thanks :)
cool heads
Where we use a “saws all” you use a chain saw. The outcome is relatively the same give or take.
Hahaa, thanks, chain saw is the power! :D
Thanks for not calling it a “saw-saw” as so many do here in south Texas. 😂
Great project. Correct me if I'm wrong but for safety reasons, the glass door to sauna should open outside.
Hi, thanks. You are correct, I consired this when installed door. As this was more optimal to save the room, I thought that in emergency situation you can take the stone or bucket and break the glass easily.
Thank you! Yes, you are correct, I considered this when installed the door. As this was more optimal for room saving, I thought that in emergency situation glass can be easily breaken by stone or bucket.
Ok, taking notes:
- concrete poured in holes probably about, say, 8" deep? Maybe a foot for good measure? I'd probably use some paper cylinder forms because they're so crisp looking. I like over-engineering and wasting money that way.
- gravel followed by some cinderblocks, as far as I can tell.
- some membrane between the wood and the concrete blocks, nice touch there.
- looks like untreated floor base wood. Maybe it'll get treated later? Indeed it will and did.
- interesting framing method, minimal wood. Gets the job done, though.
- I was in some suspense waiting for what the floor would be. It came together, though.
Floor vents, both on the bottom. I've seen some debates between bottom and top for the back wall vent(s) and I think that becomes more important with a wood-burning stove. Any thoughts?
Nice video!
Hello, thanks for your comments. Floor wood is treated, its used for outdoor terrace use in our country, but i used on the floor as there is anyway no heat on the floor. Vent is correct, for electric heater it goes under the heated with normsl air flow and outcome down in diagonal corner. Of course you can overengineer but my intention was to build as cheap as possible.
Hello! Happy new year! Really good project! 🙏
Can you write sauna dimensions steam room and front room and house height front and back. Thank you.
Hello, height is 2 meters back, front 2,20m.
Steam room inside 1,9m x 1,8m, front room 1,9m x 1,2m.
Is a vapour barrier needed? Seeing mixed opinions online. You insulated then borded.
How's it holding up after 4 years?
What would doid you use for the floor?
Great video, thanks!
@@JF-kb6bl Yes, vapour barrier presents, saunasatu insulstion plates are covered with foil, which is vapour barrier. For floor I used terrace wood. After 4 years it works very well without any problems
I would not use pressure treated wood interior at all regular wood just works fine if it can dry well after Sauna.
My outdoor smoke sauna floor is made aspen planks and small caps between them they are still great condition and Sauna is over 20 year old.
Thanks for comment, but where did you see pressured wood in my sauna? No pressured wood was used in interior.
@@mrjaak132 That floor looked like pressure treated.
What kind of wood did you use for the floor ? Great job ! Enjoy !
@@dimibernard Hello, its pretreated terrace wood
@@mrjaak132 Thanks for your answer ! I didn't see any hole on the floor to allow the water to flow, outside I thought it was important ? Any issue since due to this ?
@@dimibernard Just leave some holes in floor insulation corners, floor planks assemble side by side, in few months they will dry and there will be gap 2mm or more anyway and water will drain very well
@@mrjaak132 Thanks ! Another question sorry :) You didn't use any vapor barrier, why ?
@@dimibernard Insulation plates called SaunaSatu are used as vapour barrier, you just need to cover corners and joints with foil tape
Nice glasses.
quite nice video, but if you are not going to speak then you should put info captions so that we can get better and more useful information from your build.
Thanks for advice
Tubli töö ! :)
Aitäh :)
Hey! Great job!
Will build the same in USA. Could you please share the sizes of steam room it self?
Hi! Steamroom is 184cm x 176cm. Thanks for good words and good luck to you :)
Nice! Thanks for the answer 😊
Very good! Simple and convenient! Only thing - wanted to ask - have You considered the wood stove for sauna? Electric heating is expensive?
Thanks for good words! Yes, I considered wood stove, but electric is much more convenient. As I do much sports, I dont want to heat with fire for hours as Im too lazy for this :) Electric is not so expensive, one sauna session ca 2 hours is just 1euro of electricity.
Great video, great music too. Listening to ABBA and Modern Talking while building sauna is the dream!
Can I ask what you did to make this sauna a wet sauna? Won't the steam warp the wood inside?
I like Modern Talking too :) I was not my intention to make sauna so wet, it just came out by itself and good luck for me. I think its mostly because floor is breathable and not isolated and lot of moisture is coming from outside(its mostly raining here in estonia). Its not steam sauna, its usual finnish sauna just the moisture is very high(finnish saunas are usually very dry).
@@mrjaak132 You've been to bad Finnish saunas then. We throw the löyly a lot.
I love ❤️ this! Looking to build one for myself, any estimate on costs of materials? Also what website did you order heater please?
Rosa Otero Thanks! Materials are around 800eur + 200eur is heater. I just bought heater in local constructional materials shop.
Hi Jaak,
Inspired by your build.
Just had a few questions:
1. Was that cork that you used to insulate the ceiling?
2. What was the material that you used under the tin roof?
3. what is that silver material you used to insulate your inner walls?
Sorry if that's too many questions but you've convinced me to try and build my own now
Thank you.
1. Type in google "saunasatu", its special insulation for saunas, I recommend.
2. Its paper covered with asphalt on both sides used for roofs, dont know its name in english
3. Its aluminium foil tape to insulate saunasatu on walls and ceiling
Good luck with your build, let me know if more help needed.
Well done! I will be inspired by your work to make mine. Can you tell me what type of wood you use for the floor? I have the impression that this is a patio floor.
Thank you! On the floor there is special wood used for outside, its thermally threated so moisture will not affect it.
@mrjaak132 What is the type?
BTW what are the bench sizes? is 70cm? So you think, as a budget option, A-quality white pine will be bad for a bench? Even, if I would use a towel or something else under?
Regarding sizes please check my comments, I already anwered this once, dont want to go measure again. Pine will get too hot on the bench, your ass will burn :) Its better to sit on the wood not tower, tower will stink later because you sweat into it
Great build, might be the exact one I try and replicate, have u had any issues or annoyances come up that u would have changed? As well what is the dimensions of the building? And do u miss not having a true top bench? Thank you in advance!
Hi, now have used it for many years, there is no problems so far. Very good and hot sauna. Dimensions are 3x2meters, I choise these dimensions so I can lay down on the sauna bench. I dont miss top bench, i think its not needed in so small sauna :)
Thanks for such a fast reply, and I glad to hear it's worked out well! Could you tell me the internal dimensions of the sauna room? And change room? I'm thinking g of wood stove instead so I might need a little more clearance, working with a 9ft x 8ft gravel pad, really appreciate the help
I see in previous comments you mentioned u have given internal dimensions before, so I'll keep looking! As for the saunasatu , I can't seem to find here in Canada, woukd there be another name? A similar product I've found is called Silver RBoard (radiant accoustic insulation) , just unsure if it's the same, if not what are some of the qualities of saunasatu that are the best reasons for use?
Found dimensions and other great info in comments, thank you
Insulation is a polyurethane foam or polyisocyanurate foam for anyone interested in North America
What type of wood is using for the inside walls and ceiling?
Looks great!! What type tongue and groove did you use for the interior walls? Pine/Spruce? 3 years later, how is it holding up and what, if anything, would you change if doing again?
Hi, its spruce. I would not change a thing, all is very good.
Thanks for this, great video! Would you mind sharing the dimensions for each room and the overall dimensions?
Hi, thank you. Please check comments, I have shared several times dimensions.
Love it great job, Question for ya no need for a vapour barrier between inside siding and insulation? And what type of wood did you use?
No vapour barrier is needed, you need insulation with foil where foil is heat barrier/mirror. I used pine inside and outside.
How much would a sauna like yours cost? (The work)
Is beautiful
Hi, all materials with heater is 1000eur
@@mrjaak132 Pretty cheap, can you please let me know what kind of wood did you use inside?
Awesome video tutorial!! Does your oven have 230 volts? is it Harvia Vega 6kw? ;)
Thanks! Its 380v and 8kw Harvia
Hey, when you tested the oven in the video, was there 2 coils heating up? or all 3? I tried mine for 6 sec. without stones, but only 2 coils are working. Does the 3rd turn on later?
@@kasparasluksa564 When I put full power I think all of them are turned on and red.
@@mrjaak132 Yeah you are right. Mine came broke from factory prob... When it is off there is current in all L wires, but when I turn it on - L3 totally disconnects the current. 0 Volt. L1 and L2 are flowing. Strange?
@@kasparasluksa564 Yes, it looks very strange
Is it mounted to the floor? Heavy wind might turn it upside down...
Hurricane might do a horrible things, but so far no problems with the wind :) And we have quite windy outumn storms
Hi, great job! Don't you are afraid that water will condense in the wall and the wood will start to mold?
Hi, why do you think water will condense in the wall?
Awesome video and Cool sauna house!!
Can I ask you if I am right, you dug a hole, poured sand and gravel, then placed cinderblock on top, have you used cement around the cinderblocks? Or it is just standing on sand and gravel? If so, is cement necessary? :)
Thanks. Yes I used cement just in case, its not expensive but will be for sure not blown away by the wind :)
@@mrjaak132 Can I ask you about the windows, is it a double window or single? Is it prefabricated or you made it your self from glass board? :)
@@lukelu9016 Hi, window is from organic glass, its like plasic or some. Dont worry no problem with heat, jusr dont rub it when washing it scratches very easily
@@mrjaak132 thanks! and the frame for the glass you made yourself? :)
@@lukelu9016 Yes, just simple stoppers from inside and outside
what was your total build cost? awesome job !!
Total was 1000 eur
Well done on your sauna! Looks great! Just what we are looking to have as well. What at your dimensions please?
Sorry for late replay, dimension are 3 x 2 meters. I am 180 cm long and I can lay down and enjoy sauna in horisontal position :)
@@mrjaak132 Hello, 3x2 is complete house or only sauna part? It looks bigger the whole house than 3m but maybe I am wrong. Btw great job!
@@embeathome1 Hello, 3x2 is whole house :)
@@mrjaak132 thank you! Are you from Estonia? Nice! I am from Slovakia, planning to build sauna on my own. Just in case, since I like the design and size, would it be possible to provide with some plans, if you used some?
@@embeathome1 Yes Im from Estonia. There is no plans, I just made it from the head. As you can see in video, I needed to cut out new door with chainsaw due to some thinking error :D But if you will have trouble, write to me and I will help if I can.
Hello Mr Jaak ! Well I have watched this video about 100 times now, it really is a great build and since saunas are still closed here in England I am going to start to build my own next week. Can I ask...why do you use the Housewrap (at 6:17) is this absolutely necessary ? You are using this in addition to the insulation ? Thank you !
Hello! I am very glad to hear that you like my video. I built my sauna basically mostly from leftovers from my house build and housewrap was from there too. As housewrap is a windstopper, I thought that it will make sauna warmer. Yes, I would reccomend to you to use housewrap(but please notice that it have to be DEFINATELY breathable). Housewrap will cost you ca 100eur max. If we compare climate in Estonia and England, then you have much warmer weather there and I would say that this housewrap is not so deadly factor. But if possible to apply housewrap, I would apply, you just save some money in future from heating electricity :)
@@mrjaak132 Thank you for the information, very informative. How are things in Estonia right now ? Are the spas back open ? Is life back to normal ?
@@MrUnclepauly78 You are welcome. Spas are open and things are quite ok now. Hopefully it stays like this and closures will happen. I know from news that your situation there a bit different.
@@mrjaak132 Oh yes, normal life is pretty much illegal right now. But I am sure a nice sauna will help the stress levels :)
@@MrUnclepauly78 Sure it will, good luck! :)
What were the dimensions? I want to build the same size sauna.
Its 3x2 meters
nice one but maybe the saunalamp is a bit too strong, i prefer a dampened light .
Actually lamp is quite ok, I thought also that it will be too bright but I bought 5w led bulb and its quite ok for me. But of course anyone can choose which light he has :)
Really impressive mate, good work! Was the pine just normal tongue and groove from your local DIY shop or from a specialist? I heard that it's not so good because of the resin but the stuff from specialists is so much more expensive so not sure if they're just saying that or not?
Thanks, mate! Its just normal pine with smooth finish from local sawmill. I choose planks with minimum resin, but even if they are with a little more resin its still not problem, the resin will not flow everywhere like the rumour says. I also at first was afraid because of this resin, but then made a research and found out that 80% of saunas in Finland are made of pine and spruce interior.
@@mrjaak132 Thanks a lot mate, enjoy your sauna!
Spruce is better if you need to pick one with resin. It also little less warm also works in sauna bench.
@@mr.wizeguy8995 I agree it is, I just got pine with much better price
How much did you get it for, Jaak? Do you remember? I just want to compare prices.
What did you use to treat the wooden frame? Is it non-toxic? Have you had any issues with fumes?
Its not toxic and does not have any smell or fumes. Its local estonian product and its difficult to tell which similar product you have in your country. Its liquid for wood protection against moisture and bacteria.
@@mrjaak132 thank you
For safety reasons a sauna door should open to the outside !
For this reason the door is from glass and you can brake it any time
WHAT ARE YOU SPRAYING ON THE WOOD?
Puunsuoja-ainetta mutta tervakin käy oikein hyvin.
I spray wood protection against moisture and moulding.
@@mrjaak132 Is there a brand name one can google to learn more about this spray-on fungus/mold protection? Here on the west coast of Norway rot and mould are pretty big issues so anti-mold systems are very interesting.
The video of the build was very enjoyable. The chainsaw is underrated as a tool in construction!
@@rolfnilsen6385 The brand name is probaly unknown to you because its local producer and sold only in few shops in Estonia. But I believe there are some alternative products on the market in Norway region.
And yes chainsaw is really underrated, it does great and precise job :)
Hi Jaak, great video! I've read over and over again that pine/ spruce wood will bend and warp quickly over time, and that I should consider paneling my sauna with red cedar but obviously that's very expensive. Are you not worried about the warping and expanding of these cheaper woods? I live in Ireland so cold wet climate is a concern. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks!
I dont think that it will bend, pine and spruce is used widely in finland saunas for example and no problems. Mine pine is 14mm thick so I foresee no bend for this, I hope at least. And yes it is many times more cheaper. Thanks for good words.
@@mrjaak132 aha very good! Thanks for getting back to me man! Can I ask you one more question, what height is your sauna from floor to ceiling?
@@BenL0253 Hi again. Height is 2.05 meters.
hello ben , im bob from cork, im just drawing up plans for my own small sauna build, how did yours go and what advice would you give to someone who hasnt started building theirs yet eg materials/design wise
Cedar is non-existent in Finland. Typical sauna materials are spruce, pine and optionally for benches aspen or alder, but those can be spruce just as well. You don't have to worry about warping and expanding especially if it cost 1000 total to build it. If it does, fix it, it will cost maybe 100 to do so.
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what about a drain in the sauna floor for the water to go?
Hi, I have space for water on the sides of insulation under the wooden floor, water goes through wood and insulation holes just on the ground
What timber did you use?? Is it pine or cedar?? Cedar is really expensive. I’m trying to find a cheap alternative. Don’t really mind how the timber looks so long as it is effective.
I used pine
How is its performance? Does it work well?
@@haroon420 Yes, it works well, no problem at all
nice work
Curious why you ran your floor supports flat instead of vertical, on edge, won’t the floor sag over time?
Otherwise I could not put easily wall supports and floor on the same plank. So far sauna is standing still :) But of course it can be done in other way, it just was my choise.
@@mrjaak132 got it, want being critical, just curious.
Hello, good job, could you indicate what king of wood did you use for your sauna?
Probably spruce or cedar they are 2 of the best woods for saunas
Walls and ceiling are from pine, sitting places are from aspen. And pine is perfect for sauna(there is rumour that the pine wax will be all over the walls). There is absolutely no problem with wax and the air is very different compared to the deciduous tree. Pine is 4 times cheaper.
@@mrjaak132 Hi, is it just regular pine? im from Poland and im wondering if i can use regular pine or i have to order Scandinavian or Siberian pine
@@Drac06666 Hi, its just regular pine and no problem to use it
@@mrjaak132 I wonder how your pine is different from Polish, i heard that our local pines growth much faster than Scandinavians. Do you know how fast pines in Estonia growth compared to Scandinavians? do you have any resins on walls?
did you you all pine for interior?
All wall and ceiling are pine, sitting places are from aspen, otherwise they will get too hot.
Can you give us the dimensions?
21:35 Is that 90 degrees Celsius ?? 👀
Yes, its 90 Celsius :)
Hello again ;) So far I have built the base, the frame and the roof, so far so good ! For the inside cladding (which you said was pine ?) do you know what thickness you used ? My local store has the redwood in 20.5mm thickness would this be suitable ? Thank you.
Hi, I used inside 14mm. 20.5mm is usually used for outside, also note that one plate have to go inside other plate not just cover it from the top. I dont know which wood is redwood and if its suitable for sauna, but I would say you can use any thickness you like as far you are satisfied with price.
@@mrjaak132 when you say one should go 'inside' another do you mean they should be (as we call it here) tongue & groove ?
im a novice, but the 'redwood' here is pine.
i think from what you say then, i should not buy this one - thank you for the advice ! i will look somewhere else...
www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Redwood-PSE-Timber---20-5mm-x-144mm-x-2-4m/p/9000036460?_br_psugg_q=redwood
@@MrUnclepauly78 Yes, exactly it should be tongue and groove
@@mrjaak132 awesome ! thank you thats probably saved me a lot of time and money :o)
how much did you pay for building it and what is the temperature inside it?
1000eur and inside is 100 celsius
@@mrjaak132 Thank you for the fast reply. What is your profession, do you work with wood on a regular basis?
What wood did you use for the foundation?
What did you spray on the foundation wood?
What are the dimensions of the sauna?
@@andreic1755 Please read and check comments, its all written there many times, thanks.
@@mrjaak132 thx, it would be better to write them in the description.
hi Mr Jaak, what are those black pads you used on top of the cement blocks? thank you
I dont know how exactly they called in english, but its roofing board covered with asphalt. Its needed to prevent moisture to come up from the ground to the wood.
@@MrUnclepauly78 Now I know, thanks :)
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Hello Mr Jaak ! Well I got my sauna completed and I uploaded a video...it's here if you want to view it...I gave you a shout-out, thank you for your help once again ;)
th-cam.com/video/I45wFpWKWms/w-d-xo.html
@@MrUnclepauly78 Wow! I am very glad that I could help you, your sauna is very cool and with no experience result is fantastic. I hope you can spend lot of hours relaxing there with your wife and friends, all the best to you.
@@mrjaak132 cheers you too :)
Is this a dry or wet(steam) sauna? Does anyone know if a steam sauna needs to be tiled or this would do ?
This is dry sauna, if you look on the heater its not for steam sauna. And yes steam sauna need to be tiled as moisture inside it is nearly 100%, I would not recommend to do steam sauna with wood inside.
2:20 what is this ?
Hi, please read the comments, I have explained it several times, its for wood protection.
@@mrjaak132 Hi. I'm watching a lot of movies about how to build sauna. Cannot read all of comments- live is too short ;)
@@multifuel9689 Well just know its wood protection against moisture, in every country it has different name :)
@@mrjaak132 and at 12:40 ? your good lady is brushing the inside pine with something - wood protection too ? should the interior not be untreated ? Thanks !
@@MrUnclepauly78 Yes, she treats walls with special sauna lackque, if you leave untreated, white pine will go brown/black in 5 years. Here is the pruduct for walls but its described only in estonian unfortunately but google translate will help you: eskaro.ee/products/catalog1/lakid/saunalakk_ee/#
This is the oven, not a sauna
For you its oven, for me its sauna, as simple as that.
@@mrjaak132 sauna is not determined by my or your opinion, but by the mode of operation. You have an electric stove, a temperature of 100 degrees and bad steam with low humidity. While the sauna is a closed stove, which allows you to get superheated fine steam, with a mode of steaming 55-70 degrees of heat and 60-70% humidity.
@@pescherskij I have humidity 80% in my sauna and it is absolutely not dry as sauna is located outside. Anyway I think, you are not the one who can decide is bad humidity in my sauna or not as you have not been there. I can guarantee you that the sauna is very humid and not feeling burning as usual finnish sauna where temperature is 120 celsius.
@@mrjaak132 With your fine heater and room size, you should be able to heat to between 80 C and 100 C without any problem. As temperature goes up, humidity % goes down, so going into a 100 C sauna does not burn you. To feel more of the heat, when you throw a little water on the stones, humidity goes up slightly, opens skin pores and gets sweat flowing. There are some crazies in Finland who heat to 120 C, but most in my family are happy below 100. In any event, I agree that what you have is a fine sauna (and not an "oven"), and how hot you heat it is your business. Personally, I like ~90C, going in and out several times in 5 or 10 minute sessions. Between sessions, sitting outside with a cold beer and some saunamakkara (sausage cooked on sauna heater) is my idea of heaven.
@@62Ironhead Thanks, Rick. I like also sauna around 90 and several sessions, but never tried to grill in sauna :) I should try it :)