The basement as an ideal place for a home sauna

A sauna does not necessarily need a lot of space. To design a sauna for a family of four, two by two meters are usually sufficient, although obviously it is an advantage to have a larger cellar: this means that you have more freedom for design and sweaty fun available.

By the way, our housing professionals advise you… create a corner sauna; This floor plan offers the best space options.

There is no wellness comfort without fresh air

In every sauna a constant exchange of air is necessary to guarantee maximum results Condensed water does not cause any structural damage. A window near the sauna is ideal, but not all cellars benefit from natural light. With it Heat and humidity To be able to exit the sauna cabin without obstacles even without a window, you need a safe one Ventilation system.

On the market it is possible to find ready-made kits that contain one special slot for ventilation, which is usually found under the door or next to the oven. It is very important for the right climate and also ensures the supply of fresh air inside.

The right wood makes the difference

Wood is the best material to build a sauna because Stores heat naturally and gradually releases it into the environment – not to mention the typical wood scent, which cannot be missed when entering the sauna! The following softwoods are ideal for this purpose:

Nordic fir

Nordic spruce is very interesting as a building material for a home sauna – on the one hand because it is a really robust wood and on the other hand because it is relatively cheap. Not to be underestimated the fine pore structure of this type of woodwhich creates a very pleasant atmosphere. It can be easily worked both for internal coverings and for wall and ceiling elements.

Cicuta-Tanne

The hemlock fir grows in North America and is characterized by a beautiful, soft wood with a yellowish-white colour out. Hemlock fir trees are also extremely durable and easy to work with.

Red cedar

Red cedar is a conifer native to North America Incredibly aromatic cedar scent. Furthermore, cedar wood insulates very well and with its dark red color gives the sauna an attractive colour.

Abachi wood

The Abachi tree is a tropical wood from Africa, which grows quickly and can be purchased sustainably. This type of light wood is mainly used for sauna interiors, such as benches or loungers, because it is very durable free of splinters and resin AND. Softwood shrinks and warps only minimally – properties that modelers have long appreciated.

Floor coverings for a pleasant barefoot feeling

You should pay particular attention when choosing the right floor covering: our experience proves this Tiles or clinker flooring such as Surface in the immediate vicinity of the sauna provide the best services; They are easy to clean, insensitive to moisture and have a pleasant barefoot feel. Alternatives for that Interior of the sauna area The floors are made of wood or plastic because they are easy to clean.

Pro tip: Make sure you have proper connections

Of course, when building a sauna, proper connections are essential. It depends above all on this adequate electrical connection because a normal socket is only sufficient for sauna cabins with a maximum output of 5 kilowatts. The most powerful cabins require a three-phase connection of approximately 380 volts. For this reason, it is worth having your home’s electrical network professionally checked.

In terms of wiring it’s a lot it makes sense to use silicone cables, because they are extremely heat resistant – we will be happy to design them for you when we build ours houses to facilitate the subsequent installation of the sauna!