Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frequently asked questions starting with general sauna questions moving into specific sauna type questions.
If you don’t see your question on the list, drop us a line here.
General Sauna Questions
The sauna sigh is your body and mind’s natural reaction to the first warm steam softly caressing your skin. It is the moment you settle into a relaxed state of mind, letting your worries go for the moment and taking in the sauna experience.
Yes, all of our saunas can be wet or dry. Most people throw water on the stove as it makes the sauna feel hotter and causes you to sweat much more efficiently.
The “best” temperature comes down to your personal preference. We hear that most people enjoy their sauna temperature between 150 – 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
A traditional sauna generally takes 30 – 45 minutes to heat up fully. By this time, the rocks will be heated to the perfect temperature for soft heat and soft steam!
This varies from person to person, but one can usually stay in the sauna until one begins to feel uncomfortable. Typically, people remain in the sauna for 10 – 15 minutes and then take a break to cool off for several minutes. If you ever feel dizzy or uncomfortable, leave the sauna and cool off.
Relaxation, by far, is the most cited benefit for people who regularly use a sauna. Followed closely are the positive effects seen from detoxification.
“Go chump in da lake!” – After you sauna, we recommend cleansing your skin via a shower or bath to remove any residues or salts left behind. A quick, cool rinse will close your pores again, and most people agree that it is the best way to end your sauna experience. One can also moisturize their skin and drink adequate water, mineral water, fruit, or vegetable juice to replace the fluids lost during heat bathing.
Yes, studies are showing that it does, in fact, work. The folks of the Copper Country have been doing this for over a hundred years by jumping into Lake Superior.
Fair question! Michigan’s Copper Country residents that have access to water via The Canal, Lake Superior, their own pond, a river, or even a pool have been sauna-swimming for many years.
The concept is this: you go into the sauna to get nice and hot, then run and jump into whatever water access you have to cool off. You repeat this as many times as you want. Typically 2-3 times. And sometimes multiple times a day! It is an unreal experience and gives you what we call “a natural high.” Similar to a runner’s high.
Indoor Sauna Questions
Yes, you can pour water on the electric stoves. Water will not damage the stoves.
No, not necessarily. That said, we do highly recommend one for cleaning purposes.
Standard breakers should be used. The size of the breaker should be sized for the heater you will be installing to correspond with the National Electric Code (NEC).
Yes, we do offer many options for this. Please use our Contact Us form to reach us; we will review the options with you.
Yes, all of our seating options use soft cedar wood, and we can offer you simple construction or fully custom furniture-grade bench options?
Outdoor Sauna Questions
Absolutely! Our custom-built saunas are built with our customers’ needs and locations in mind. We believe that when you design something that matches, you enjoy it more. We can make sure the windows are in just the right places for the view and that the colors and aesthetics coordinate with the property.
We are constantly striving to choose the best quality materials and materials that can be sourced locally and regionally with lower environmental impact. We work with multiple local timber providers, and other sauna material suppliers to provide you with the best experience while investing in our community.
It depends on how many features you want with your sauna, but on average, once we complete the design work with you, our usual lead time for sauna projects is 4-8 weeks from the deposit.
Every site is different. Our team will work with you to see the area and solve any site prep needs.
Barrel Sauna Questions
Yes, we could do this, no problem. However, barrel saunas are not designed for this purpose. They are intended to be a “plug and play” stationary sauna and would not hold up well to the road’s bumps, jarring, and constant vibrations. We would gladly build you a strong trailer sauna; just let us know!
Concrete, pavers, gravel, wooden deck, etc., are all highly recommended options. Stone (at least 2” thick, 4” is recommended) is popular as it’s generally the easiest and allows any water to drain away from the sauna.
Yes, we deliver our saunas all over the U.S.A.! Once, at your house, we will help set it up in its final location, within reason. Before we arrive, we would ask that you disassemble/remove any obstacles before we get there. Things like fences, basketball hoops, stairs, snow piles, etc.
We deliver our barrel saunas in an enclosed trailer behind our pickup truck.
The choice is yours! If you want them, we would be happy to install them.
Yes, there are floor drains every ~1.5 feet under the floorboards. No plumbing is necessary as the water drains directly on the ground.
The door height is 5’6”. The distance from the floor to the ceiling is 5’8”.
Yes, we include rain caps with our sauna as it prevents rain, snow, and other debris from falling down the chimney and filling up your stove. These caps will significantly extend the life of your chimney and stove as there is less chance of rust.
