How to make a sauna in the apartment with your own hands?

To equip your own sauna is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. It does not have to be bulky. A small one is quite acceptable.

Visually, it is a barrel of natural wood (usually cedar), in which a steam generator is built in. A great little unit that only needs 1m to fit in².

Despite its small size, it's still a sauna. Therefore, it is sure to have a healing effect on our body: it will get rid of excess weight, remove toxins, tone up.

Such design consumes about 2 kW. The set includes a thermometer and a remote control. More expensive models are equipped with a system of spraying aromatic balms.

Very popular model, which uses the heat of infrared radiation. The advantage of this type of sauna is that it is also suitable for people with heart trouble.

This type of steam room requires a large area, the height of the room about 3 meters, the availability of hot and cold water, sewage, a separate hood and a very good waterproofing and vapor barrier.

Positive aspects:

• Relaxing effect on the nervous system.
• Stimulating effect on the cardiovascular system.
• Removal of toxins and other harmful substances from the body.
• Improvement of blood circulation, the consequence of which is a healthy look of the skin.
• Restoration of strength and energy (10 minutes is enough).

Cons:

• It is necessary to take plenty of fluids before and after visiting the sauna.
• Too much time in the sauna can have a negative effect on your general well-being.
• In case of skin diseases you should consult your physician.

Any remodeling of the dwelling requires the approval of certain authorities. And even more so when it comes to redevelopment. Written permission must be obtained for the work by the Department of Architecture and Construction. Coordination is required with Rospotrebnadzor, SES, fire protection service, housing inspection, HOA.

Each region has its own peculiarities, so check the list of relevant organizations.

• Choose a place for the sauna. It can be placed in the bathroom, on the balcony (infrared sauna), in the closet (if available) or just a place, for example, in the hallway. The basement and living room are not suitable for this. Keep in mind that each person needs 2m3 of space, and from floor to ceiling at least 2 meters. It is not necessary to change the floor, it is enough to put a tile.
• Decide on the materials. A sauna made of panels is ideal. They are easy to assemble with each other due to the presence of grooves.
• Making the frame. A 2-meter timber is taken for this purpose. Felling goes to the cladding of the frame (it is better to stuff it vertically, as this visually elongates the design). Next, it is covered with insulation with foil (its reflective surface is facing the inside of the sauna). It is necessary to tie the frame in five places.Fasten the frame directly through the insulation material. The distance between the holes from 50 to 70 cm. Be sure to insert dowels in them.
• Furnace installation. The electric option is ideal. It is important that the moisture protection system should be maximum. If the sauna is small, the power of such a stove should not be very large. 220 volts in the network is quite enough.
• The last stage of the work is the internal finishing of the walls of the sauna.

• Only one type of wood is taken to upholster the walls, mixing is undesirable.
• Electrical wiring is applied to the frame from the outside. A thermal protection system is necessary, as the temperature in the sauna is quite high.
• The material of the lights must be resistant to moisture and temperature.
• Each type of sauna requires a special door: glass - for infrared, wooden - for sauna with a stove (needs foil insulation).