Owning a mobile sauna in Minnesota
In this guide, we have detailed answers to some of the most common questions:
- What is a mobile sauna?
- What are its advantages?
- Do mobile saunas have any disadvantages?
Mobile sauna — what is it?
A mobile sauna is a portable structure that meets all the characteristics and requirements for traditional stationary saunas but does not require significant foundation work for its installation.
Simply put, mobile saunas are compact “trailer houses” equipped with everything necessary for sauna procedures and allowing the possibility of transportation. Saunas of this type are delivered ready-made, installed in the required place, and connected to a water source and a sewer drain. After all, if desired, the customer can immediately go for a steam room.
Comparing the "classic" stationary sauna and the modern mobile sauna in Minnesota
Why mobile saunas have taken over the midwest!
1. Saving money
A mobile sauna does not require pouring a capital foundation and paying for construction and finishing works. Together, this allows you to reduce the amount of upcoming costs by 10-30%.
2. Quick installation
As a rule, the installation of a mobile sauna is carried out within one day. Of course, before installation, some preparatory work is necessary (clearing the site, laying communications, etc.). The construction of a stationary sauna rarely lasts less than 3-5 weeks.
3. Unpretentiousness to the soil
Mobile saunas weigh relatively not a lot and, therefore, are much less demanding of the characteristics of the soil on which they are planned to be placed. This does not mean that such structures can be installed anywhere at all, but the preparation of the foundation will create an order of magnitude less technical difficulties.
4. Fast heating
You can heat the mobile sauna up to 90 ° C for one hour at a temperature of minus 5 ° C (or two hours at a temperature of minus 10-15 ° C). But heating up a timber sauna to a similar temperature will take about 3-5 hours, all other things being equal.
5. Reduction of firewood consumption
The mobile saunas of the “BW sauna” company use high-quality modern wood-burning stoves. Economical fuel consumption is possible due to a well-thought-out heated air circulation system, which distinguishes any “Harvia” or “HUUM” wood-burning stove.
6. Durability
The long service life and increased strength of the mobile sauna structure from the company “BW sauna” is achieved due to the eight-layer frame structure. In other words, a sauna of this type has a very real chance to last longer than a similar stationary one.
7. Easy disassembly
In the case of an upcoming redevelopment or reorganization of the site, the mobile sauna can be disconnected from communications within one day and put away somewhere for temporary storage.
Special mention should be made of the high seismic resistance and safety of mobile type saunas. If a sudden earthquake finds a person inside such a sauna, then there is no need to fear the collapse of walls or ceiling.
A few words about the disadvantages:
1. Template design
Portable saunas do not differ in the originality of their design. Therefore the buyer will either have to come to terms with this fact, or spend money on finishing to an individual order.
2. The complexity of changing the structure
If you want to change or improve the structure of a mobile sauna, it will be extremely difficult without a serious risk of ventilation disruption, deterioration of heat-saving properties.
Sometimes the disadvantages of mobile saunas include their small size, but this is a false point of view. The size of one of our mobile saunas is about 14 ft, which is quite enough for a large family.
We Build Minnesota Home and Mobile Saunas
The heat from a wood-burning sauna stove is unlike any other. It’s deep, penetrating, and soothing. It’s the kind of heat that invites you to stay, to relax, and to let go of the day’s stress. Wood fired stoves are much like manual wind watches; they require active participation to keep them running, yet sometimes, that is the magic that makes them so desirable. If you are the type that likes to participate and be connected to the process, then wood fire is for you. If you’re looking to maximize the relaxation and convenience of a sauna, electric might be a good option.
At BW Sauna Co., we don’t just build saunas. We create an experience. A wood-burning sauna is more than just heat—it’s a ritual. We ensure that when you work with us, you get the sauna that brings out the best experience possible. So, if you’re looking for an authentic sauna experience that combines the best of tradition, craftsmanship, and pure, honest heat, look no further than BW Sauna Co. It’s more than just a sauna. It’s a way of life.
