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Constructing A Sauna Is Not That Difficult

Tue 19 Dec 2006 - 09:49

Constructing A Sauna Is Not That Difficult
By Paul Hegarty

Building your own sauna can be a rewarding experience. The hardest part is deciding on all the little things. The other challenge can be trying to have all your materials on hand. In the event you are a handyman or woman building your own sauna from scratch can be very enjoyable.

One of the afterthoughts of building a sauna is the benches however they should be primary thought in your mind. In a traditional sauna you have a lower and upper bench that can be in a "L "shape or square around. Some sauna sites can provide you with pictures showing you everything from A through Z in the building process.

Today some companies are adopting video to show you each step of the construction. If you can not find any of the above you will definitely be able to get your hands on a manual either online or at your local sauna retailer.

Even if you don't think of yourself as a gifted carpenter or handyman, you should not have much trouble building your own sauna, this is especially so if it is a pre-cut sauna kit. Another factor that is extremely important is the heater. In the case where you choose a wood burning stove you may have to adhere to local building codes and other regulations. Make sure and investigate this before you make your choice.

The fun part of building your own sauna is the finishing touches which will enhance your design. Small things to consider are the screws or nails you use when putting the parts together. Always remember not to leave any of these exposed. The fact is with the ever growing popularity of saunas and the option to build them yourself you can be as involved in the sauna building process as you choose to be.

Don't be intimidated if you don't have any experience; the sauna kits that are available today contain all the pre-cut materials and detailed instructions needed to complete the task. To make it easy and enjoyable decide on which style of sauna will best suit your needs and lifestyle.

Paul Hegarty is the owner of All-About-Saunas.com where you can save 60%, on Saunas, this includes free shipping.

Learn how to construct a sauna. Read about the infrared sauna.

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