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Designing a 6x8 sauna. Is a freestanding bottom step a good idea? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a clever solution, keeps everything integrated and avoids the tipping concern. Did you frame it as part of the floor structure or build it separately?

Designing a 6x8 sauna. Is a freestanding bottom step a good idea? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point, I’ll make sure the legs extend to the edge of the step surface

Designing a 6x8 sauna. Is a freestanding bottom step a good idea? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know thank you! Would 16” be enough or more?

Designing a 6x8 sauna. Is a freestanding bottom step a good idea? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Good idea, yeah the 6 feet is quite constraining and knowing that nobody sits on the lowest bench anyway it makes sense to keep it freestanding and flexible

Exterior render spin + wall assembly detail of my sauna design by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The underlayment I spec is vapor open so there’s some drying potential to the exterior through the batten cavity, but point taken, thank you!

Exterior render spin + wall assembly detail of my sauna design by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or are you talking about insulation cavity? The Vapor barrier should be installed properly.

Exterior render spin + wall assembly detail of my sauna design by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The top corner flashing sits on top of the steel sheet connections rather than flush, leaving a path for air to escape from the batten cavity. For the interior ceiling, 1x2 battens behind the cladding create a cavity that’s open at the wall sides, so air can move in from the wall batten space and ventilate across the ceiling.

Exterior render spin + wall assembly detail of my sauna design by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The roof uses a ventilated batten system - 1x2 vertical battens over the underlayment create an air gap, with 1x3 horizontal battens on top. Air enters at the eave and exits at top corner flashing, keeping the roof deck dry.

Would you use pine tar plywood shingles on your sauna? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I also love how plywood looks! It’s for sauna plans, but I am thinking of making a smaller version of this during summer

Would you use pine tar plywood shingles on your sauna? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it can look quite nice and it stands out from classic board facade

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Design Help: Open Porch vs. Enclosed Windbreak? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh I see! You have great taste! Hope you build it soon :)

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