Custom Indoor Cedar Sauna Kits
Do It Yourself Cedar Sauna Kit in Canada

Yes.
Before installing a wood burning stove / heater, check with the local council about safety rules and regulations such as precautionary distance from hedges and neighbours.
For an electric heater / stove, you will need to set up external wiring and a 240v outlet with the help of a licensed electrician.
For lighting up the sauna, electric lines or a solar power system will be required.

An electric heater is both cost-effective and energy-efficient. They only need to be turned on for half of your sauna session.
So, if the average kilowatt-hour of electricity is 13 cents and you have a 5 KW heater, it will cost you 65 cents per hour or 32.5 cents for hour-long sauna sessions.

Traditional indoor saunas can reach temperatures ranging from 150° F to 230° F (65° to 110° Celsius).

Depending on the room’s temperature, insulation, and vent openings, it takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes for the sauna rocks to pre-heat and achieve an optimal warmth level in the indoor home sauna.

With a traditional sauna, you can customize both heat and humidity settings.
Firstly, a wood-burning stove or electric heater heats the sauna rocks which in turn gives out heat to the whole room.
The heater switches on and off (staying on for half the sauna session) to set the temperature while the insulation in the walls and the rocks preserve the heat.

10-15 minutes. Regular sauna goers opt for as many as three sessions with breaks in between.
You should stay hydrated and stay only as long as you feel comfortable.

Yes. Pouring water over heater rocks raises the humidity in a traditional indoor sauna by creating steam. This has numerous benefits including:

• Upgrading comfort feel
• Moisturizing dry nasal passages
• Creating an atmosphere for aromatherapy 
• Delivering the ‘soft sauna’ experience of lower temperature and higher humidity

Cedarwood is the most popular choice for saunas. It acts as a very good heat insulator while its colour uplifts a sauna’s exterior.
Spruce wood heats up quicker and gives a more traditional feel with its lighter colour.

Yes. A traditional sauna has multiple health benefits such as improved blood circulation, stronger immune system, lower blood pressure, better breathing, and skin cleansing.

Cotton clothes are excellent for absorbing heat and letting the body breathe freely. You can wear a cotton t-shirt, gown or a wrap a towel if you feel comfortable.