Sauna performance considerations
How well a sauna performs largely comes down to the type of sauna you've chosen, and what it's supposed to do. Infrared saunas, for...
Sauna heater types
The type of heater you use is critical to the design of your sauna. Saunas can be broken down into two main types; convection,...
Gas sauna heaters
Gas heaters are cheaper to operate and result in less CO2 emissions. They also require gas piping.
NOTE: AVAILABILITY OF GAS SAUNA HEATERS IN...
Electric sauna heaters
Electric sauna heaters cost more to run and create more CO2 emissions, but are easy to install.
Electric sauna heaters are the most common...
Wood-fired sauna heaters
Wood fired saunas work in a similar fashion to electric and gas heaters, and can give a charming, rustic feel.
Wood fired heaters are very...
Far infrared (FIR) sauna heaters
Far Infrared (FIR) saunas are relatively new - they don't use steam, and instead rely on infra red radiation.
Far infrared heaters are typically...
Sauna performance
One important factor in your sauna will be the type of heater you use, but you will also need to pay close attention to...
How to choose stones and accessories for saunas
The accessories you choose for your sauna will allow you to use it the way it's meant to be used.
One type of rock used...
Size and height of the sauna
The size of your sauna affects how much fuel it uses, how long it takes to get hot, and how comfortable it is.
The size...
Sauna ventilation
Proper ventilation in your sauna ensure that you're breathing fresh air, and help circulate heat around the room.
Vents should ideally be located under the...