Ok, so even though we're not in the house yet, i'm looking at my first project for when everything is done. My plans of a big workshop have gone out the window due to lack of funds and also space. There's a bit of land next door which i'm hoping i can pick up in the future which already has a huge outbuilding on it which would be perfect.
So onto a Sauna!
I like a good sauna and whilst i can easily go into one at the gym, it's not as convenient. Plus my wife has M.E and i've read a lot of positive articles on the benefits of a sauna for her condition.
As much as i'd love a more traditional steam/hot coals type sauna, they aren't as convenient. I've been reading about Infrared Heater based saunas. They seem to be very efficient and also heat up quickly, so i could just hit a switch before a run and come back knowing it was ready to go.
They're not too expensive either, considering they're little more than a glorified shed with some insulation and heater placed inside.
https://saharavalleysaunas.co.uk/4-person-outdoor-far-infrared-sauna-148-p.asp
They also do a big barrel shaped one which looks ace!
So, knowing that i could buy something for about 2 grand, i also figure i could build one myself because
1 - It's cheaper
2 - It'll be more fun
3 - It'll keep me busy
So my questions are
1 - Has anyone done/considered this before?
2 - What wood would be best? Lots of sites suggest Cedar, but they were American sites so could be different over here. It is meant to have a lovely smell though
3 - Some only seem to have a heater built under the seat, whereas others have them on the walls too. Anyone have any thoughts on that?
4 - I'd quite like to have a glass ceiling, i assume as long as it's well insulated this shouldn't be an issue. I'll probably be putting it close to trees though so not sure if it's a good idea as it'll probably get covered in bird poo!
So onto a Sauna!
I like a good sauna and whilst i can easily go into one at the gym, it's not as convenient. Plus my wife has M.E and i've read a lot of positive articles on the benefits of a sauna for her condition.
As much as i'd love a more traditional steam/hot coals type sauna, they aren't as convenient. I've been reading about Infrared Heater based saunas. They seem to be very efficient and also heat up quickly, so i could just hit a switch before a run and come back knowing it was ready to go.
They're not too expensive either, considering they're little more than a glorified shed with some insulation and heater placed inside.
https://saharavalleysaunas.co.uk/4-person-outdoor-far-infrared-sauna-148-p.asp
They also do a big barrel shaped one which looks ace!
So, knowing that i could buy something for about 2 grand, i also figure i could build one myself because
1 - It's cheaper
2 - It'll be more fun
3 - It'll keep me busy
So my questions are
1 - Has anyone done/considered this before?
2 - What wood would be best? Lots of sites suggest Cedar, but they were American sites so could be different over here. It is meant to have a lovely smell though
3 - Some only seem to have a heater built under the seat, whereas others have them on the walls too. Anyone have any thoughts on that?
4 - I'd quite like to have a glass ceiling, i assume as long as it's well insulated this shouldn't be an issue. I'll probably be putting it close to trees though so not sure if it's a good idea as it'll probably get covered in bird poo!
