How to Build a Finland Sauna Cabin
By Kevin Urban
A Finland sauna cabin would be a nice addition to complement anyone’s house.
According to the Finnish Sauna Society, almost every Finn owns such a cabin at
one of the tens of thousands of lakes that dot this northernmost European
nation. For the Finns, sauna bathing is a way of life and a commitment to a
healthy lifestyle.
A traditional Finnish sauna burns wood. The sauna bath house is usually located
in a small cabin near a lake or river. In North America, most outdoor saunas are
situated in the backyard and the shower has to suffice for the traditional swim
in the lake. There are several options for recreating a Finnish outdoor bath
house. A builder could build from scratch using plans that are readily
available. The second and better option is sauna kits or pre-built sauna rooms
that make construction of such a cabin a feasible project even for the novice
home renovator.
The Western red cedar cabins from Mr. Sauna make construction of a Finnish sauna
a snap. There are several designs to choose from and each bath house can be
assembled with a few simple tools. No framing or insulating is required. These
are completely self-contained home saunas with red cedar exterior walls. All
that is needed for outdoor use is the addition of a roof and a wood burning
sauna room heater to recreate the Finland style bathing experience.
Another self-contained cabin is the ThermaSol modular home sauna that comes with
an electric heater. The western red cedar wall and ceiling panels are coded for
easy assembly. The Finnish style bath house comes with pre-assembled benches, a
pre-hung door and accessories such as a bucket and ladle. These cabins come in a
variety of sizes and fit perfectly into the corner of a spare room in your
house. With the addition of a roof, ThermaSol saunas could be set up on suitable
flat surface in the backyard.
About the Author:
Kevin Urban is the editor at Saunas-N-Sauna-Kits.com, providing consumer
information on
far infrared saunas and
build-it-yourself home sauna kits. Visit the
Home Sauna Buying Guide for more information.