Consider Installing a 3 Person Sauna
If you live in the city or in an apartment then you most likely do not have traditional Finnish sauna in the backyard. Environmental laws and the cost of wood to fire up a traditional wood fired sauna may make it impossible to own and operate in an urban setting. Most traditional sauna are built large enough to handle a full family plus some shirttail relatives that stop by. Many are the size of a small garage. All of which makes it impossible for many people to enjoy all the benefits of a sauna.
However you can have an indoor infrared 3 person sauna set up in most homes and even in some larger apartments. An infrared sauna can be built from a kit in just about any interior room. Normally an infrared 3 person sauna stands less than 80 inches in height and is less than 60 inches wide. Depth is normally less than 48 inches. So basically if you have an area that has access to a 120 volt plug in and is 5 feet by 4 feet in size you have room for the basic 3 person sauna.
In addition you must be aware of the floor load bearing rating for the room you are placing the sauna into. A 3 person sauna can weigh as much as 450 pounds. While this sounds like a lot of weight you must understand that it is spread over an approximate 20 foot square area. If you have a concern about the ability or your home or apartment being able to withstand the load then you should contact the manufacture for guidance. Many people find it is more convenient to place their 3 person sauna in the basement on a concrete floor.
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Ia a Steam Sauna Right For You
The traditional sauna is the steam sauna, which gains its heat by using an electric or gas sauna stove or wood. The infrared sauna has given the option to choose which type of sauna you can get. An infrared sauna doesn’t gain its heat the way that the steam sauna does. It is a matter of mixed opinions when it comes to which one is the best type of sauna to use. You will just have to weigh out the benefits of each one so that you can learn which one will suit you the best.
It has been said that a steam sauna is a great benefit in regards to the healing process, especially with your respiratory health. The steam that a steam sauna produces is very helpful with those that do have sinus issues. The infrared sauna doesn’t use steam and it has been known to cause the lung and nasal passages to become irritated.
Some people believe that any radiation at all is harmful to the body. With that said, they would recommend that you avoid being exposed to any radiation whatsoever. With the infrared sauna, there are numerous heaters and the occupants must sit next to the heating source to take advantage of the benefits. This has been known to cause people using infrared saunas to feel sunburned after their session.