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By: C.J.Gustafson
Although home saunas have been around for centuries, the stresses
and health concerns of today’s society have brought
the benefits of sauna bathing to the forefront. In addition
to providing a relaxing yet refreshing spa experience, home
saunas have been shown to help cleanse the body of toxins
and other impurities, ease joint and muscle pain, stimulate
metabolism, and provide numerous other health benefits. The
social aspects of saunas have become more important in recent
years as we focus on entertaining at home and spending more
time together with our families.
The increasing popularity of saunas has led to innovative
design options, including different heating technologies and
a wide variety of prefabricated sauna kits that are easy to
use and that can be adapted to most any living situation and
budget.
Home Sauna Design Choices
Home saunas come in both indoor and outdoor models. A sauna
located right in your home is exceptionally convenient and
easy to use; however, it does take up space and likely will
require some remodeling. An outdoor sauna may be less accessible,
but offers more design options and may feel more natural.
Where you live and how and when you plan to use the sauna
will help determine which type of sauna is best for you.
In addition to indoor and outdoor sauna options, you can choose
from the following technologies for heating:
Wood Burning Heaters
Electric Sauna Heaters
Gas or Propane Sauna Heaters
Infrared Ceramic Heaters
Infrared saunas use electricity, ceramic heaters, and infrared
technology to convert most of the energy supplied into radiant
infrared thermal heat waves. These waves are similar to the
heat from the sun, but without the harmful ultraviolet light.
Infrared saunas heat the skin directly, rather than warming
the air first, which allows them to operate at lower temperatures
than a traditional sauna.
A home sauna may also have dry or wet heat. A dry sauna simply
uses the heating element to warm the air in the sauna to temperatures
around 150 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot temperatures
lead to cleansing perspiration, but the dryness of the air
causes evaporation, which creates a cooling effect.
Wet vs. Dry Saunas
A wet sauna typically uses water poured over the stones on
top of the heater to create steam (traditionally called löyly)
in addition to the heat. Because the steam adds heat to the
sauna air, wet saunas typically require lower operating temperatures
than dry saunas, and breathing in the steamy sauna air can
be beneficial for those with certain medical conditions.
Prefabricated Sauna Kits
Some people choose to build their own sauna from scratch.
This allows them to select the type of materials, size, and
other customized features. Of course, a faster, easier way
to enjoy the benefits of a home sauna is to purchase a pre-fabricated
sauna kit, which comes with the walls, benches and door already
designed to fit your space dimensions and personal specifications.
Because of the large number of manufacturers that prefabricate
saunas, you can usually find a design that incorporates your
preferred style and type of heating source – whether
it be wet or dry, electric, wood, or gas.
With so many choices in design, technology, location, and
price, home saunas are one of the most popular choices for
healthy home relaxation and socializing. And pre-fabricated
sauna kits make construction and installation quick and easy.
Now that home sauna spa you’ve always dreamed of can
be yours.
About the author:
C.J. Gustafson is a successful writer for http://www.saunas-n-sauna-kits.com,providing
consumer information on
sauna
kits. She
is a self-proclaimed sampler of
Finnish
saunas,
and is always on the lookout for unique designs in
home
saunas.
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