Sauna

Is it worth getting a sauna fitted in the home?

This question is really for people who have had a sauna fitted in their home or garden. In particular I would like to know: (a) how much did your sauna cost (b) is it 100% wood material (c) how many people does it fit (d) is there much maintenance/running cost involved (e) what are the downsides to having a sauna (f) do you regret getting a sauna or was it worth it

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1. i saw some that were like 500- 5000 dollars u just have to make some store research and the least number of people it can hold is 2 the most i believe is 8 ... and u can also loose weight ... as i know you loose 900 calories in 30 minutes..i tink its worth buying it , relly helps relax
2. there are instructions online for how to build one and apparently they are really cheap to build. THey are all wood inside but there is insulation in the mix. 2-8 ppl very little running or maintenance, very little resale value, I want one again!
3. I wouldn't bother getting a wooden one built, unless you have money to throw away. What you can get is these small 1 person portable sauna's that fold flat when notin use. they are just as effective and a fraction of the price to buy and run. Plus they do have a resale value! you can see them on amazon - in the UK price about £200 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000F7BMS2/?tag=yah.007-21 in the USA price about $200 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OZRPP4/?tag=yah.007-20
4. It really depends on the use you want to make of it. I know people who think they are indispensable and use them every day. To answer your questions: a.My sauna cost me $700 because I purchased it from someone who wanted to get rid of his. I had to disassemble it myself and repair the space that was left behind. b.The inside of my sauna is 100% untreated cedar, the walls, the ceiling, the benches, even the door (but not the window. The floor is tiled but there is a cedar floor cover so we don’t burn our feet. Behind the cedar walls and ceiling, there are wood studs, a vapour barrier and mineral wool insulation. c.My sauna will fit 8–10 people; it’s a big one. They come in all sizes, according to your needs. d.Once installed, there is no maintenance, just cleaning. Make sure it is installed properly. Saunas generate steam and heat, so ensure that it is properly insulated and that the vapour barrier is installed airtight. The floor should have a drain in the sauna. Have an exhaust fan installed outside the sauna to evacuate the steam that escapes. A sauna is a bath, so there should be a 3-piece bathroom with a shower in the immediate vicinity, not across the house. There should also be an area to sit and rest nearby. The way saunas are meant to be used is you sit in the sauna to open the pores, then come out to take a cool shower to close the pores and then sit outside to relax and have something to drink; repeat 2-4 times. e.Saunas take-up space in your house (that’s why I got mine) and they cost electricity. How you use your sauna really determines its worth.
5. I can't answer all of your questions but I can tell you this: My friend had one for 2 years. She got rid of it this year because the humidity was causing mold EVERYWHERE!
6. You do realise that if you purchase this sauna your going to have to take your shirt and tie off.
7. they have portable ones at NAMCO. 2 person. YOu put it together yourself. I use it a few times a week Got rid of the hottub when we got the sauna, elec bill went down $25 or so a month, so not too sure what the cost for just the sauna would be 2 million Finlanders can't be wrong! :)
8. My uncle has a sauna and it smells really good, but he's always saying he regrets getting it, cos he never has enough time to use it! But it you have plenty of time on your hands, then hey! who's stopping you?
9. I am not going to answer your questions. I was talking to an estate agent( Realtor ?) he said that if you intend selling your house that a sauna will REDUCE the value of your home.
10. I've got one in my bathroom and it was worth every penny. They help with circulation, weight loss,pain relief, improve the immune system, remove toxins and waste, I could go on. I use it all the time and then only cost is the dishwasher salt and electricity (obviously) that is needed to run it. If you decide on an outdoor one go for the infra-red version. There are no downsides as far as I'm aware, you do have to lean them regularly but you do with anything to keep them in tip top condition. Outdoor ones would take more looking after because of the wooden housing. Hope this helps and have a nice day. go to the site below for more info. good luck (PS there's one on Ebay with a starting price of £500 only used 10 times item no 330164984500)
11. Not really you end up getting all these seedy looking guys at your door asking about massage.