Cedar Wood Is Good For Sauna Construction
So you are thinking of building your own sauna spa, have you decided on what type of wood you are going to use?
Although Cedar wood is usually the first choice it isn’t the only one, as long as the material used is able to withstand high heat and moisture levels there shouldn’t be a problem, acrylic panels and fibreglass may also be an option. You may also choose to line the inside of your sauna with cedar wood and match the outside with something that complements the exterior of your house.
Your local council or building department should be the first people you contact before you erect you sauna to find out whether you need to have planning permission to build your outdoor sauna. You should build your sauna on a deck or maybe an existing cement slab.
If you decide to build on a cement slab then ensure you raise the floor so there is sufficient room for insulation, typically the walls 16 inch on centre and if you want to you can use a custom made cedar wood door or even a standard pre-hung door. The roof is generally a rafter type or shingle or metal.
After you have completed the shell of your sauna you can do the outside sidings, when this has been done you can either stain them or use a natural cedar.
Once the sidings are complete the insulation of the walls and ceiling can be done this will give a faster warm up to the sauna and help to reduce the running costs.
