When it comes to planning sauna rooms, it’s important to know a few things. Cedar sauna rooms look amazing and your sauna will look more welcoming no matter what, but still, you’ll need to plan the following sauna areas.
1. Power Source for Your Sauna Heater
What do you think about the power sources for your sauna heater? Do you want electricity, gas or wood? Out of all options, you may simply be in awe while enjoying the aroma and traditional soft heat of a wood-fired sauna heater. You may enjoy the soothing and penetrating soft heat of infrared lights.
Take a look at these power sources for sauna heaters.
Gas – Natural or propane gas sauna heaters are larger in size and are more costly than electric and wood sauna heaters. You need to install this heater on an outside wall.
Wood-fired – Most wood-fired sauna heaters are perfect for outdoor hot tubs. You should consider installing it outdoor like a fireplace or wood stove.
Electric – Most of the sauna heaters are electric and require only 20, 30 or 40 AMP dedicated circuits for residential installations. You need to set some horizontal brackets between studs to mount your sauna on the wall easily.
Infrared – Infrared sauna heater gives you the full spectrum of light frequencies near, middle and far from the infrared wavelengths. The full infrared spectrum is compatible with cellular processes. These lights don’t produce any electromagnetic field.
2. Sauna venting
After sauna heating options, you need to know where you’re going to vent the heater. All you need is some cooler air entering from an adjoining room from outside. A sauna vent low on the wall will do your work. Some people cut the door short making sure the air comes under. But you may use a vent grill to cover the vent on both sides. It will look amazing.
3. Sauna door location
Of course, you should know where to hang the door and the width of the door. It’s best if your door opens out of the sauna while standing inside. It’s safe and gives you enough space. You need to decide on a left or right swing.
4. Height of ceiling
The height of your ceiling should be between 6’6″ and 7’0″. You don’t require enough headspace. Otherwise, you will need to mount your sauna heater and benches much higher. Even, you’ll have to pay more operational costs. If you want, you won’t lower the height of your ceiling.
5. Ambiance
If you want a solid sauna door without any window allowing the outside light, you should make sure there is an existing light fixture and switch or wire them inside. There are so many lighting options for your sauna-like wet or dry recessed lights, rope lights, infrared lights, dimmer lights, salt lamps, etc.
If you’re a little extra budget, lighting can set a great mood. Of course, candles will do your work. While making a sketch of your sauna room, you may consider where you want to place your sauna benches.
6. Safety Features
When thinking about the placement of your sauna heater, you should leave space for a guard rail around the sauna heater. Handles and grab rails present in strategic places where they can add stability when sauna users are tired and clumsy.
Some users like to install a double-wide lower bench and you can consider it to get more room for maneuvering while lying down.
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Do you need inspirational ideas on planning sauna rooms? Feel free to contact Northern Lights Cedar Barrel Saunas at 1-800-759-8990.