Do It Yourself Sauna Kit

Today, many do-it-yourselfers are choosing to purchase sauna kits as opposed to pre-built models. Not only does this save money, it allows them to customize their sauna in a variety of ways.

Most dealers offer sauna kits in either clear or knotty grade cedar. Typically, paneling is included as an exterior finish. But, cedar can be substituted, if desired. (This will raise the price of the kit.)

Basically, there are two types of sauna kits. A traditional sauna kit contains all of the inside materials needed to construct a sauna. It is, then, up to the builder to frame the sauna, insulate it and finish the exterior...in whatever style he or she chooses.

It is also up to the builder to attach this type of sauna to the walls and ceiling, assemble the benches and hang the door, as well.

Traditional sauna kits, such as these, can be constructed in 14-20 hours. They are intended to be permanent structures.

Prefabricated sauna kits are factory assembled and then disassembled, before shipping or purchase. This type of kit needs no additional insulation or framing of any kind. The walls are self-supporting and no special tools are needed to assemble it.

On average, it takes 2-3 hours from start to finish. Prefabricated sauna kits can be disassembled and then reassembled, at any time.

Although not recommended, it is possible to obtain all materials needed to build a sauna, at a home supply store. This may save money, but in the long run it is a much more difficult process.

Purchasing a sauna kit ensures the boards are cut properly and there is no waste, in regard to excess lumber. Hard-to-find items such as moldings and door casings are included. Building a sauna from a kit almost guarantees unnecessary visits, to the local lumber yard or home shop, in search of missing materials.

All sauna kits come with step-by-step instructions, which are easy to understand. Whether you are a licensed contractor or just an average homeowner, you will find that building a sauna from a kit is easy to do.

Probably the most difficult thing to accomplish is the actual framing. But, once that is completed, the rest of the assembly is quite simple and goes quickly.

For those who feel the job of framing is something they would rather not attempt, a prefabricated sauna kit is the best option.

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