Cedar Barrel Saunas

Saunas are well-known as the perfect way to relax and minimize daily stress. They can alleviate muscle and joint pain while giving you a sense of well-being and detoxification. You can expect good cardiovascular health and improved illness resistance.

Home saunas are available in styles from one person to eight persons that may add significant value to your home. Modern infrared models provide an incredible array of benefits, and there are several details you need to explore before buying any.

1. Type of Sauna

The traditional image of a sauna coming to mind is a wooden room where water is poured over hot rocks to generate steam. It’s often referred to as the Finnish sauna or steam bath. Traditional saunas are very popular among sauna enthusiasts.

The term “dry sauna” describes the model where rocks are heated like a Finnish sauna but without adding moisture. You may find a dry sauna appealing if you have skin problems and are poorly affected due to humidity, like acne or heat rash.

There are infrared saunas available that don’t heat the air like steam or dry saunas as they heat the person inside the space. More often known as far infrared, the rays penetrate the external skin layer, providing deeper heat without further irritating or harming the skin. Infrared saunas are ready to use more quickly and more energy efficient.

2. Size of Sauna

Home saunas can be sized to fit in outdoor or small interior rooms. Two, three, and four-person saunas are commonly available; even larger models are available to choose from. In addition, there is a wide variety of one-person saunas for your home sauna needs.

3. Location of Sauna

Portable saunas are also available right now. You can get it installed in just any location. Personal home saunas can quickly move around to any suitable outdoor space. Other styles and designs can fit into an existing room or be a stand-alone structure. The only limitation on the size or location is the budget.

4. Sauna Material

All home saunas require a solid foundation. It might be concrete poured for a specific purpose, or it might be the existing room floor. Outdoor Finnish saunas that use a log fire to heat rocks will need space for log storage and ash disposal.

Home saunas are typically made of wood, with western red cedar being the popular choice. It provides enormous durability and easy-to-assemble designs. Some models may include toughened glass panels. Cedar home saunas are easy to keep clean and have pretty durable surfaces.

5. Heating Source

Traditional Finnish saunas use hot sauna stones over a log fire to generate steam. It’s possible to build this kind of sauna room. Most modern versions of saunas use an electric sauna heater. However, in some situations, steam saunas create more heat than infrared models – up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. These saunas can take half an hour or more to warm up.

Infrared sauna heaters have either carbon or ceramic elements. Carbon tends to be more durable, whereas ceramic gets heated more quickly. In addition, the infrared rays penetrate much better, so the saunas operate at lower temperatures. The infrared rays hit a maximum temperature of around 130-140 degrees Fahrenheit in about 15-20 minutes.

Bottom Line –

Understanding the technical and physical aspects of home saunas, it’s clear that a home sauna is undoubtedly valuable for every home. Browse the available home saunas at Northern Lights Cedar Barrel Saunas and find the one best matches your requirements and preferences. For more information about our home sauna kits, please contact us at 1-800-759-8990.