Should You Buy a Ready-Made Sauna or Build One Yourself?
Owning a sauna offers significant relaxation opportunities and is an important part of many people’s lifestyles, especially in colder climates. As the saying goes, where there’s a sauna, there’s an Estonian. When deciding to incorporate a sauna into your household, many face the choice: should you buy a ready-made sauna or build it yourself from scratch? You don’t have to live in a large yard to dream of owning a sauna. A sauna can be successfully installed as part of a house or even in a city apartment.
While calculating the dimensions of a sauna seems simple – you should consider at least 2 cubic meters of space per user and a ceiling height of at least two meters from the floor – the construction itself requires thorough knowledge. It’s important to understand the principles of thermal insulation, water and moisture protection, and ventilation. These aspects make building a sauna complex and a reason why not everyone undertakes it. The situation becomes especially complex when planning to build a sauna in a basement. Building in a basement presents several challenges: how to ensure adequate ventilation, where to direct the used water and moisture, and how to insulate so that steam does not condense on the basement walls.
Advantages of a Ready-Made Sauna
Buying and installing a ready-made sauna is a quick process and does not require special knowledge. Most ready-made saunas are designed to be installed within a few hours, meaning you can start using your sauna almost immediately after purchase.
Ready-made saunas are often designed by specialists, ensuring optimal air circulation and heat distribution, providing a better user experience.
When buying a ready-made sauna, the costs are known in advance. This includes both the purchase price and installation, reducing unexpected costs that might arise when building it yourself.
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Disadvantages of a Ready-Made Sauna
Ready-made saunas come in fixed dimensions and designs, meaning your customization options are limited. If you have a specific vision or special requests regarding materials or design, a ready-made sauna may prove too standard.
Although many ready-made saunas are of high quality, there are also less durable options on the market. Therefore, it is important to do thorough research and choose a reliable manufacturer.
Advantages of Building a Sauna Yourself
When building a sauna yourself, you can design a sauna that suits you, letting loose your wildest design ideas. This includes everything from size, location, and design to materials and additional features, such as integrated sound systems or special lighting solutions.
While self-building requires extensive preparation and expertise, it may be more cost-effective in the long run, especially if you have access to affordable materials or can do the work yourself.
For many, building something themselves offers great satisfaction. Constructing a sauna can be an enriching experience that adds personal value to the end result.
Materials for sauna construction can be found here.
Disadvantages of Building a Sauna Yourself
Building a sauna yourself requires significant time investment and physical labor. Planning the project, sourcing materials, and construction can take months, which can be a major commitment.
Construction knowledge and skills are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of the sauna. Mistakes in construction can cause significant problems later.
Building a sauna may require building permits and must comply with local building codes and regulations. This can make the process more complex and time-consuming.
Before making a decision, carefully consider your needs and resources and contact us. Our specialists will help determine exactly what you need. When ordering from us, you don’t have to worry about the speed of material delivery, and we can also offer a ready-made sauna with installation.
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