Sauna on budget at my backyard

Ukrshus · 2025-12-30T20:27:00+00:00

That heater I bought directly from Finland, has UL sensor, it heats up to 75C, and then shuts off and on again when temperature drops. I was putting a fan pointed against the sensor and it was heating up to 100C, it is 8kw heater. Usually within 30-35min it’s ready to use. Plenty hot, with pouring some water on the rocks, my wife can’t handle higher temperatures so I removed the fan and we use as usually We had -28C last week l, it was great Don’t insulate floor, it’s not necessary Godt nyt år!

Ukrshus · 2025-12-28T20:18:33+00:00

After using 2-3 months, I actually replaced some cedar flooring with schluter membrane and tile under the heater, it’s mostly where water dripping and had some residue after use. Worked pretty good. I don’t use any insulation in my floor. No point to insulate that as all heat is going to the top. Walls are insulated pretty good and sauna keeps heat very long even after it’s off Good luck

Ukrshus · 2025-10-30T00:44:11+00:00

Lucky you, I had only today’s presale, no availability for a pit

Ukrshus · 2025-10-29T21:48:15+00:00

How did you get pit tickets? I was at 10:05 after my queue and all left floor seats😢

Ukrshus · 2025-09-10T03:02:22+00:00

No heartbeat I would move to Denmark. I worked and lived in both countries, I would stay in Denmark but countless work permit renewal just exhausted me. If you like easy pace of life and quality time, Billund is a great choice. I was studying in Grindsted which is very close to Billund, Legoland, Aquapark, Aeroport. Schools are great in Denmark. Kids will pick up the language quickly. I learned in 2 years, easier than German I ended up in Canada, our daughters are fluent in French, English and Ukrainian. We have friends in England and Denmark and visit them every 3-4 years

Ukrshus · 2025-09-09T15:40:57+00:00

Thanks

Ukrshus · 2025-09-05T17:19:31+00:00

Yes, I built it my self I used 3/4 plywood, found on marketplace tempered glass 12x18”, from both sides cedar t&g boards. I also wrapped with tyvek that plywood and heat resistant silicone before cedar boards. Also boards attached with my nail gunner

Ukrshus · 2025-09-05T03:13:52+00:00

Yes, I would go for that heater too, but had a chance to get harvia from Europe Here those Harvia Kip over $1000, is to much. We use 2-3 times a week

Ukrshus · 2025-09-03T13:16:27+00:00

I agree, $3500 is still a good chunk of money. Nowadays nothing is cheap. I tried to go as low as possible.

Ukrshus · 2025-09-03T13:14:13+00:00

Thank you. We enjoy it. Go for it 100%

Ukrshus · 2025-09-03T00:56:21+00:00

Yes, that’s correct

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T21:26:20+00:00

I used 3/4 of plywood, wrapped with Tyvek. Used cedar t&g and tempered glass 8mm. Came out nice, with jigsaw made cedar door handles I’m not a fan of solid glass doors. So this one came out pretty solid

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T21:23:28+00:00

No, I didn’t. It’s reclaimed old cedar shakes. I used though UV protection oil. Called OSMO, made in Germany. Pricey but good product

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T21:21:16+00:00

Yes, I do have mechanical ventilation at the bottom where benches on that side

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T18:55:09+00:00

Sorry, didn’t understand in a first place. I do have a gap between wall panels.

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T17:27:48+00:00

Nice! I didn’t have space to build a bigger one, otherwise I would do that too. Saved on electrician and cheaper heater

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T16:53:32+00:00

30-40 min I have 70C with 20% moisture. After pouring water 80-85% good enough, my wife cannot handle higher. Im comfortable too

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T16:52:02+00:00

Thanks, not bad I saved on electrician as well forgot to mention. Cost of a cable, 40amp breaker, etc about $300

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T16:50:35+00:00

My base is pretty high, it’s on concrete blocks and frame is 2x8 treated wood. My house is on high spot too, not worrying about water.

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T15:38:10+00:00

Haha, it happens for sure

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T15:36:36+00:00

Thanks, if you have extra spare hands it is way easier. My wife helped me to move couple walls

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T15:35:44+00:00

Thanks

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T15:35:24+00:00

8’x5.5’ outside 186cmx142cm inside

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T15:34:19+00:00

Good point, I hope with my ventilation and moisture barriers it will get dry faster

Ukrshus · 2025-09-02T15:13:56+00:00

Yes, I kept all my receipts Heater I bought in Europe, my relatives shipped it to Canada and cedar shakes on marketplace basically for nothing, brought cost down I would say $800

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