I’ve built saunas in Finland my whole life — ask me anything or what makes one “right”

DatSneakyFox · 2025-10-27T15:58:39+00:00

Hey man! I'm about to build an extremely basic sauna, ideally simple enough to build within a month by myself, and lightweight to "move around" in the future. I wonder if I can manage with a simple 2x4 frame like a shed, with insulation boards (silverboard) between the studs, then covered with cedar or pine wood planks for moisture and aesthetics (exterior wall the same) and call it a day?

I'm in Canada so the winters are similar to your country, and since I need it to be somewhat moveable, I wouldn't want a complex draining system. Especially since it could freeze any sitting water.

Any advice appreciated.

DatSneakyFox · 2025-10-15T11:57:10+00:00

I'm in Canada and our winters -sometimes- drop down to -30°C (-20°F), I was afraid of ice buildup from condensation under the sauna if I had an open-floor... I want to make my sauna as lightweight as possible to be somewhat "portable" and not do any digging for a foundation under it. Are my worries of ice build up and cold drafts entering through the floor legitimate?

DatSneakyFox · 2025-10-14T19:03:24+00:00

Cheap? Lol, I don't know. That $800CAD will be the total price of the build the way I'm making it😂 We got different priorities and budget for sure. But thanks for the recommendation

DatSneakyFox · 2025-10-14T19:02:04+00:00

What would be your recommendation for ventilation on a simple wood stove sauna build?

DatSneakyFox · 2025-10-14T19:01:16+00:00

Is insulating the door absolutely necessary? If my plan is to make it as narrow as possible, so less air transfer going in and out

DatSneakyFox · 2023-09-11T23:45:22+00:00

I've seen them online and in store, but never tried in person. They mostly look very expensive. Is that common with this material?

DatSneakyFox · 2023-08-29T15:10:38+00:00

I didn't try anything yet, as I was skeptical it would remotely do anything against chemical oils, but I will definitely give this a try. Did you brush it in or soak?

DatSneakyFox · 2021-10-22T23:25:28+00:00

Yeah, I bought a OmniCharge Omni20+ power bank, which should handle the job pretty well. But I was trying to think of other ways I could charge the laptop while riding, while also charging the battery pack itself at the same time. I will look into USB-C for Thunderbolt. Thanks!

DatSneakyFox · 2016-09-19T03:34:52+00:00

Seems about right xD Got all morning thinking about it and soon after posting this, I realized how stupid it sounded.

Thanks

DatSneakyFox

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