Consider the available space, how many people you want to accommodate, and how you plan to use the sauna. Compact models are great for small spaces, while larger models are better for entertaining guests or family use.
Yes, outdoor saunas are designed to withstand the harsh Minnesota winters and can be used year-round. They provide a warm retreat in winter and a relaxing cool-down area during summer.
While some sauna kits are designed for DIY installation, it is often recommended to use professional services to ensure it is installed safely and complies with local building codes, especially in Minnesota where weather conditions can affect installation.
Regular maintenance includes cleaning the interior, checking and cleaning the heater, and ensuring proper ventilation. It’s also important to inspect and treat the wood exterior to protect against the elements.
I grew up like a lot of us in the Midwest. Our childhood was filled with activities, such as skiing snowboarding, running cross, country, biking, and doing pretty much anything to get a high. Recovery wasn’t something that most of us thought about when we were young. Usually, it was an older friend that has taken athletics to a serious level, and they had a coach somewhere that emphasized recovery.
American saunas were usually defined as the corner door in the pool room where no one goes in. A place maybe you jump in to see what it’s like or test how hot you can get it. The usual things kids do.
It’s no wonder it’s taking a while for sauna culture to take off in the US.
Coming over to Europe, life was different. The experiences, the culture. How people spent their time was all different. Sometimes it’s easy to get use to just how much we all center our lives around work—missing experiencing a deeper level of home sauna. Here, it’s woven into everything from the casual Friday morning routine at the bathhouse. to the luxury retreat in the north of Karelia or Estonian back country.
European and especially Slavic Saunas, are the center piece of community, and building, strong connections with the people around you.
A saunas quality is always measured by the experience it provides. Period.
It is purposeful, and humble. Some of the best sauna sessions I’ve had the joy of experiencing have been defined by the absence of everything unnecessary instead being elevated by the people I was with, and the true feeling of heat.
Minnesota has recaptured the heart of what authentic sauna is all about. At BW Sauna we are on a mission to return to the heart of what makes a sauna great, and bring that honest genuine quality to our customers backyards.
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Framing – It is the fitting together of pieces to give structure, support, and shape. Headers are built over windows and doors to support the roof load.
Furring strips – These are used to separate the wood paneling from the exterior wall, to give an air gap for the space to breathe. It helps to dry the wood and is crucial for reflecting the heat back into the room.
Foil Vapor Barrier – This is applied over the framing in the hot room areas. It serves as a vapor barrier to the exterior while also reflecting the heat back inside the room.
Wall Paneling – Commonly used as cedar T&G, but many different forms of paneling can be used. This is the outer layer of the interior, which is a wood that can soak up steam and deal with heat absorption without any type of long-term damage. It is also highly resistant to fungus, rot, and decay.
Sheathing – 7/16″ OSB sheathing applied over the framing, which holds everything together and prevents the building from ever swaying or bending. It’s used as a nailing base for your siding materials as well.
Insulation – This is the unit’s insulation. It’s a standard fiberglass insulating material and works to trap air and slow the transfer of heat.
Maintenance-free siding – This is the outer layer of the structure. It’s a fully waterproof, maintenance-free siding option and is available in many different colors/styles.
Breathable Membrane – This is a breathable, water-resistant membrane made to resist moisture and release water vapor and works as an air barrier to the structure.
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