In the previous article, we explained how to create a place for your sauna is prepared to select and install the necessary plumbing and electrical connections. Let's talk about how to build sauna real!
Definition must be installed if there is no existing framework. Definition refers to the wooden studs for the walls and ceiling in the sauna will be connected. Frame may consist of two words-to-four-or two-by-six wooden, and there should be standing room are distributed every 16inches.
Once the framework is in place, the room must be isolated. The insulation between the frame studs located in both the walls and ceiling in order to save energy while keeping the heat in the room. The insulation is covered with a vapor barrier to prevent the accumulation of moisture in insulation. Foil vapor barrier also helps to reflect heat back into the sauna.
The next step is to build walls. Tongue-and-groove lumber is used to prevent exposure of metal nails. Exposedheads of nails are dangerous because they can burn the skin, the warmth of the room. Saunas in Finland are often constructed with white spruce and northern Western Red Cedar can also be used. Start on the floor and start nailing the wood for the gems, "" the picture. Corner of the nail through the tongue by the timber to avoid exposure. Cut the wood is placed in a uniform way from one corner to another. After a person cutting wood, while another person makes it possible to installfor maximum efficiency.
Continue adding rows of lumber checking from time to time, at their level. Each wall is built the same way. The ceiling is finished last. The installation of a pre-hung door is easier than hanging one yourself.
Pour in a position to meet the corners of the room used to give a finished appearance. Finally, banks can be installed. Pre-made banks in a sauna supply store bought or you can build yourself. Make sure no nailsor any exposed metal of the banks.
Once all the woodwork is complete, you can install a tiled floor. It 'simply a matter of glue for ceramic tiles for floor and fill the spaces in the middle with Malta. Give enough time for the ceramic cement to dry before applying grout. After the tiles, wooden floor panels are placed on the tiled floor because the tiles would be too hot to stay warm. The floor panels should be interchangeable to allow cleaningceramic tile.
Once the internal work is complete, heating the sauna is put in place and connected to electricity. The walls of the panels sauna, and a towel rack out of the gates to be installed.
Now turn on the heat and let heat for about 30 minutes. Enjoy your sauna!